Atv Vehicle Handling Safety; Chemical Accident Procedures - North Star M99905C Owner's Manual

Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)

ATV Vehicle Handling Safety:

Serious injury can occur if the ATV on which the sprayer is mounted is driven unsafely.
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Driver age. You must be 16 years of age or older to operate the ATV with the sprayer
attached.
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Less stable. Be aware that all vehicle handling will be affected with the filled sprayer
attached. See your ATV's warning label for the hazards associated with driving:
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These hazards will be increased drastically as a result of the additional weight and location
of the filled sprayer. The center of gravity will be higher and weight distribution different,
causing the ATV to be less stable when braking, turning, and driving. Exercise extra caution
in vehicle handling. Use particular caution on sloped or rough surfaces in order to prevent
rollover. A vehicle equipped with Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) is recommended if
you will be operating on non-level terrain.
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Speed limit. DO NOT exceed 5 mph with sprayer mounted on ATV.
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Ride/transport. NEVER ride or transport cargo on the sprayer.

Chemical accident procedures:

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Before you fill the sprayer, review the following information with regard to
handling accidents.
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Chemical spills, sprayer leaks, personal contamination, and poisoning are
accident situations which you may encounter. All require an immediate
response – See instructions below.
Sprayer leak
Bodily chemical
contact
Too fast
On paved surfaces
On inclines or rough terrain.
In the event that the sprayer develops a leak while spraying
chemicals, you must immediately stop spraying.
Turn off power to the sprayer and follow the directions below, as
applicable.
Personal contamination can occur when chemicals splash, spill, or
spray directly onto a person.
1. Follow the emergency first aid instructions on the chemical label listed
in the "First Aid" or "Statements of Practical Treatment" section.
General procedures include:
a) Eyes – immediately flush with water or follow other directions as
specified on the chemical label.
b) Skin – immediately wash all contaminated skin surfaces with soap
and water, or follow directions as specified on the chemical label.
c) Clothing – remove contaminated clothing immediately. Dispose of
heavily contaminated clothing per the instructions on the
chemical label for safe chemical/container disposal.
WARNING
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