Important Safety Information - Operation; General Chemical Safety - North Star 1572214 Owner's Manual

Operation – Important Safety Information
Now that you have completed and tested your assembly, there is some important safety and health
information you need to know with regard to handling and spraying chemicals.
Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information
before using the sprayer.

General Chemical Safety:

• Heed the warnings below and follow all instructions carefully.
• Improper handling of chemicals can result in serious injury or illness, or cause
damage to the environment.
•
Chemical label. ALWAYS READ and FOLLOW all chemical label instructions.
•
Licensing/regulation. Refer to any applicable licensing restrictions or state/federal regulations
with regard to the application of the particular chemical you plan to use.
•
Emergency procedures. Before handling chemicals, carefully review the Chemical Accident
Procedures listed later in this section, as well as the Statement of Practical Treatment on the
chemical label.
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Inhalation/contact. ALWAYS take precautions to avoid inhaling or coming into contact with the
chemical.
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Personal protective equipment. ALWAYS wear protective clothing, eye protection, and
chemical-resistant gloves when filling, using, and cleaning the sprayer. Wear additional
protective gear (such as facemask or apron) as recommended on the chemical label.
•
Children/pets. Some chemicals can be especially toxic to children and animals. ALWAYS
exercise extra caution around children. Keep sprayer and all spray materials away from children
and animals.
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Ventilation. ALWAYS ensure there is adequate ventilation when mixing, pouring, or spraying.
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Flammables. NEVER use any flammable chemicals in the sprayer.
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Chemical interaction. ALWAYS flush the sprayer before switching chemicals. Different
chemicals may interact dangerously with each other.
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Chemical storage. ALWAYS store chemicals in a properly labeled container and in a secure
location per the manufacturer's recommendations.
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Health monitoring. Monitor the health of operators who are frequently exposed to chemicals, as
recommended by the chemical label or local/federal regulations.
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