North Star M268180M Owner's Manual page 19

Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)
2. Seek medical advice if instructed on the label, or if the victim experiences
In case of poisoning from ingestion or inhalation:
Poisoning by
ingestion or
IF T HE VICT IM HAS COLLAPSED OR IS NOT BREAT HING, CALL
inhalation
911. Otherwise:
1. If you are the victim, immediately seek assistance from nearby personnel
2. Follow the emergency first aid instructions on the chemical label in the
3. Call a poison control center for further advice. In the U.S., call 1-800-
Chemical spills Chemical spills must be quickly containe d and prope rly cleane d up.
Refer to the chemical label for any specific clean-up instructions with regard
to the chemical spilled.
General procedures include:
1. Control the spill by stopping the source of the spill. If the source of the
2. Contain the spill so that it does not spread and get into water sources.
3. Clean up the spill immediately -- Absorbent materials like ground
4. Seek additional advice from the chemical manufacturer and your state's
c) Clothing – remove contaminated clothing immediately. Dispose of
heavily contaminated clothing per the instructions on the chemical
label for safe chemical/container disposal.
symptoms of harmful effects such as burning, swelling, nausea, chest
pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness or confusion. When seeking medical
advice, be sure to bring the chemical product label.
because you may become incapacitated.
" First Aid" or " Statement of Practical Treatment" section.
222-1222 to be automatically linke d to the nearest ce rtifie d poison
control cente r. Have the chemical label available for reference.
spill is a container leak, place the leaking container in a larger, watertight
container. Keep unprotected people away from the spill site.
Use a shovel or other tool to make a dike around the spill with soil, sod, or
absorbent material.
corncobs or pet litter should be spread on the spill area to soak up the
pesticide. T he contaminated material should then shoveled into a
leakproof container. Do not flush the spill area with water until you
receive advice as directed below.
pesticide regulatory agency regarding decontamination of the spill site:
- Chemical manufacturer. T he chemical label provides contact
information for the chemical manufacturer.
-
State pesticide regulatory agency. In the U.S., call the National
Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378 for assistance in
determining how to contact your state's pesticide regulatory
agency.
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