Preparing The Sprayer For Each Use - North Star M2681791A Owner's Manual

Operation – Preparing the Sprayer for Each Use
If the sprayer has been used previously, it must be prepared BEFORE EACH SUBSEQUENT USE.
Read instructions below carefully for inspecting and preparing the sprayer.
Damaged or clogged equipment could result in leaks or uncontrolled spray.
Leaks could result in injury to the operator or bystanders from chemical exposure,
or cause damage to the environment.
Important safety rules:

Power off. Make sure all power is OFF before cleaning, inspecting, or servicing the sprayer.

Guards / shields. Make sure all guards and shields are replaced after servicing the sprayer.

Replacement parts. If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer's
specifications. Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard
or poor operation of the sprayer.
1. Ensure sprayer Ensure the sprayer is securely attached to the vehicle.
attached
2. Ensure tank Ensure the sprayer has been thoroughly flushed and drained of all residual
empty chemical from prior uses.
3. Clean suction Clean the suction strainer of any chemical residue.
IMPORTANT: The strainer must be accessed by unthreading the suction ball
strainer
valve from the garden hose swivel nut.
Note: It is not unusual for the operator to be exposed to chemical drips while
cleaning the strainer – wear chemical resistant gloves
WARNING
a) Locate the suction ball valve under the sprayer frame.
b) USING RUBBER GLOVES, unthread the garden hose swivel nut from the
suction ball valve and remove the suction strainer. (See figure below.)
c) Run the suction strainer under fresh water to remove debris.
d) Insert the concave side of the strainer into the garden hose swivel nut and
thread onto the suction ball valve.
Suction ball valve
FIG
03191
Strainer
21
Garden hose
swivel nut