Chemical Accident Procedures - North Star 5042373 Owner's Manual

Operation – Important Safety Information
Transporting Safety:
Serious injury can occur if the vehicle on which the sprayer is mounted is driven unsafely.
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Read vehicle instructions. Review safety instructions in your vehicle manual with regard to carrying heavy
cargo loads.
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Disconnect battery and ensure rubber caps/plugs are installed before transporting.
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Driver age. You must be 16 years of age or older to drive the vehicle with the filled sprayer attached.
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Vehicle handling. Be aware that vehicle handling will be affected when driving with the filled sprayer.
Exercise caution to avoid loss of control or rollover:
o Keep speed to a minimum so you can maintain control at all times. Reduce speed prior to turns.
o Allow for more distance to stop.
o Avoid any sudden steering maneuvers, starts, or stops that could create liquid sloshing in the sprayer and
instability.
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Rough or sloped terrain. Slow down and exercise extra caution on rough or sloped terrain in order to reduce
risk of rollover. Pick the most level route possible when transporting across fields. Drive up and down slopes
that cannot be avoided, rather than across. Use a vehicle equipped with a Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)
if you will be operating on non-level terrain.
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Reduced visibility. Be aware that visibility may be reduced with sprayer attached. Be extra cautious when
backing up or turning.
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Ride / transport. Never ride or transport cargo on the sprayer.
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Under the influence. Never transport or operate this sprayer while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication
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Unattended. Before leaving the sprayer unattended, turn off both the vehicle and sprayer, and set vehicle
brakes.

Chemical accident procedures:

Before you fill the sprayer, review the following information with regard to handling accidents.
Chemical spills, sprayer leaks, personal contamination, and poisoning are accident situations that you
may encounter. All require an immediate response – See instructions below.
Sprayer leak
Bodily chemical
contact
WARNING
WARNING
In the event that the sprayer develops a leak while spraying chemicals, you
must immediately stop spraying.
Turn off the sprayer and follow the directions below, as applicable.
Personal contamination can occur when chemicals splash, spill, or spray
directly onto a person.
1. Follow the emergency first aid instructions on the chemical label listed in the
"First Aid" or "Statements of Practical Treatment" section.
General procedures include:
a) Eyes – immediately flush with water or follow other directions as specified
on the chemical label.
b) Skin – immediately wash all contaminated skin surfaces with soap
and water, or follow directions as specified on the chemical label.
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