NorthStar 1572210 Owner's Manual page 18

Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)
Chemical spills Chemical spills must be quickly contained and properly cleaned 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 corncobs
4. Seek additional advice from the chemical manufacturer and your state's
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.
or pet litter should be spread on the spill area to soak up the chemical.
The contaminated material should then be shoveled into a leak proof
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. The 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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