Summary Of Important Safety Information; During Assembly; During Operation; General Chemical Safety - North Star 157140 Owner's Manual

Summary of Important Safety Information

Read and understand this owner'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 BELOW is a summary of safety information of particular importance. See
individual sections of this owner's manual for more details.

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

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READ and FOLLOW all chemical label instructions and warnings.
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AVOID inhaling, ingesting, or coming into contact with any chemicals.
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KNOW applicable licensing and regulatory requirements for the chemical you plan to use.
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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.
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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.
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EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION around children and pets. Some chemicals are especially toxic to them.
Keep sprayer and spray materials away from them at all times.
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DO NOT MIX OR POUR chemicals in an enclosed, unventilated area.
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DO NOT USE flammable chemicals in the sprayer.
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STORE chemicals in a correctly labeled container and in a secure location.
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MONITOR the health of operators frequently exposed to chemicals, as recommended by the chemical label
or local/federal regulations.
Before Spraying
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INSPECT and PREPARE sprayer before each use as directed in this manual.
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DO NOT TURN ON POWER to sprayer until ready to spray in order to avoid unintentional spray release.
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DO NOT SPRAY when wind speed exceeds 5 MPH in order to minimize spray drift.
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CLEAR work area of people/ pets and POST warning notices to restrict access for the period recommended
on chemical label.
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SOAK vegetation in the area surrounding the work zone prior to spraying bleach. Bleach can kill vegetation if
not soaked thoroughly.
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KEEP sprayer and spray materials away from children/pets. Some chemicals can be especially toxic to
children and animals.
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DO NOT ALLOW anyone younger than 16 to operate sprayer since some chemicals are especially toxic to
children.
During Spraying
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DO NOT OVERAPPLY chemicals. Apply at rate recommended by chemical manufacturer. Excess chemicals
can be dangerous to humans and animals, damage desirable plants, and contaminate soil and water sources.
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DO NOT EAT, DRINK, SMOKE, RUB YOUR EYES, or TOUCH YOUR BARE SKIN while handling
chemicals and spraying.
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NEVER POINT THE SPRAY GUN at people or animals.
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EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION when spraying near areas accessible to children and pets.
WARNING

General Chemical Safety

Chemical Application Safety

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