Step Four: Clean Sprayer And Decontaminate After Use - North Star Proven Performance M268197C Owner's Manual

11. Leaving
unattende d
12. Discontinue use
if clogge d or
inope rative
Note: A reserve, clean container capable of holding at least 200 gallons should be kept for use when
the sprayer tank needs to be emptied temporarily for repairs. It is advisable to purchase a
reserve tank suitable for pesticide storage from Northern Tool and Equipment for use in these
circumstances. The container should be properly labeled as to its contents if it is used.

Step Four: Clean sprayer and decontaminate after use.

When done using the sprayer, it is important to clean the sprayer and decontaminate yourself. Do
not store the sprayer with chemicals in the tank, as it is unsafe and could also result in damage to the
equipment.
Clean-up and decontamination procedures must be followed after each use.
Improper equipment clean-up and disposal of chemicals can result in dangerous
chemical exposure to humans and the environment, as well as equipment damage.
Personal decontamination is required after spraying to minimize unsafe exposure
to chemicals and potential illness.
1. Drain tank
Operation – Using the Sprayer
IMPO RTANT: ALWAYS hold the spray gun with a firm grip when spraying
at higher pressures to prevent gun from whipping. Keep good footing and
balance at all times.
If the spraye r must be left unattende d at any time :
a) T urn off power to the sprayer.
b) Relieve system pressure by depressing the gun trigger.
c) T urn off the vehicle. Set brake or block the wheels.
If the spraye r be come s clogge d or inope rative during use, discontinue use
immediately.
- DO NOT attempt to service while chemicals are in the sprayer and engine is
running.
- Return to service area to review instructions for troubleshooting before
attempting to service.
WARNING
If the re is excess pe sticide le ft in tank, drain the tank.
a. T urn off the engine and relieve system pressure by operating the
spray gun.
b. Find a suitable container to drain the unused pesticide. Place it
under the strainer cap.
c. While wearing rubber gloves, eye protection, and all other required
personal protective equipment, close the suction line ball valve and
remove strainer cap and strainer element. Clean element.
d. Open suction line ball valve and drain into the suitable container.
e. When tank stops draining, replace strainer element and tighten
strainer cap securely.
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