Step Three: Fill The Sprayer - North Star 5042373 Owner's Manual

Step Three: Fill the sprayer.

ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label when handling
pesticides.
Long pants and sleeves, chemical resistant gloves, and eye protection are strongly recommended.
Additional protective gear may be required depending on the particular pesticide.
Fill the sprayer using the following steps:
Review the "Operation – Important Safety Information" related to General
1. Review safety
information Chemical Safety and Chemical Accident Procedures provided in this manual.
2. Choose safe Choose a safe pesticide mixing and loading area.
mixing/
- Choose an outdoor, well-ventilated area away from unprotected people, animals,
loading area
3. Wear personal Wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label.
protective
- Note that additional equipment may be specified for mixing and loading activities.
equipment
4. Turn off
Turn OFF the sprayer before filling.
sprayer and
- The vehicle should also be off, with brake set or wheels blocked to prevent
vehicle
5. Remove fill Remove the fill cap located on top of the sprayer.
cap
6. Ensure tank Ensure tank is flushed of all chemicals from prior uses.
flushed - Chemicals can interact dangerously when mixed, and residue chemicals are also
- To flush the tank the strainer cap has to be removed and the suction line ball
7. Check strainer Ensure strainer cap is securely fastened.
cap
Operation – Using the Sprayer
WARNING
food, and other items that might become contaminated.
unintended movement.
a health hazard.
valve has to be opened.
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Ball valve
Strainer cap