Summary Of Important Safety Information; During Assembly; During Operation; General Chemical Safety - North Star Proven Performance M268197C Owner's Manual

Summary of Important Safety Information

Read and understand this owne r's manual completely before using the sprayer. Read
each chemical label's instructions before handling the chemical.
Improper use of the sprayer or handling of chemicals could result in serious injury or
illness for the operator or nearby persons/animals, or cause damage to the environment.
LISTED B ELO W is a summary of safe ty information of particular importance . See individual
se ctions of this owne r's manual for more de tails.

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• EXERCISE CAUTION when attaching electric rewind reel to battery terminals. Follow the steps listed in the
assembly section of this manual in exact sequence when connecting the electric rewind reel to the
battery terminals. Caution must be exercised to avoid contact with battery acid and to prevent sparking.
• CHECK and TEST completed assembly as directed in this manual. Serious injury could result from chemical
leaks if sprayer is improperly assembled.
• DO NOT MODIFY sprayer design.

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• READ and FOLLOW each chemical label's instructions and warnings.
• AVOID inhaling, ingesting, or coming into contact with any chemicals.
• KNOW applicable licensing and regulatory requirements for the chemical you plan to use.
• KNOW emergency procedures before handling chemicals. Carefully review "Chemical Accident
Procedures" listed below and later in this manual. Also see First Aid instructions on the chemical label.
• 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.
• EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION around children and pets. Pesticides are especially toxic to them. Keep
sprayer and spray materials away from them at all times.
• DO NOT MIX OR POUR chemicals in an enclosed, unventilated area
• DO NOT USE flammable or corrosive chemicals in the sprayer.
• FLUSH the sprayer before switching chemicals in order to prevent dangerous chemical interactions.
• STORE pesticides in a correctly labeled container and in a secure location.
• MONITOR the health of operators frequently exposed to pesticides, as recommended by the chemical label
or local/federal regulations.
Before Spraying
• INSPECT and PREPARE sprayer before each use as directed in this manual.
• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS for SAFELY FUELING the engine. Gasoline is flammable and can explode.
Always use caution when handling gasoline.
• DO NOT TURN ON POWER to sprayer until ready to spray in order to avoid unintentional spray release.
• DO NOT SPRAY when wind speed ex ceeds 4 MPH in order to minimize spray drift.
• KEEP sprayer and spray materials away from children/pets. Pesticides can be especially toxic to children
and animals.
• DO NOT ALLOW anyone younger than 16 to operate sprayer since pesticides are especially toxic to
children.
WARNING
General Chemical S afety

Chemical Application Safety

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