Step Five: Clean Sprayer And Decontaminate After Use - North Star 5042373 Owner's Manual

Step Five: Clean sprayer and decontaminate after use.

When done using the sprayer, it is important to clean the sprayer and decontaminate yourself. Do not
store the sprayer with chemicals in the tank, as it is unsafe and could also result in damage to the
equipment.
Clean-up and decontamination procedures must be followed after each use.
Improper equipment clean-up and disposal of chemicals can result in dangerous
chemical exposure to humans and the environment, as well as equipment damage.
Personal decontamination is required after spraying to minimize unsafe exposure
to chemicals and potential illness.
1. Drain tank If there is excess pesticide left in tank, drain the tank.
Operation – Using the Sprayer
WARNING
a) Turn off the sprayer and relieve system pressure by operating the spray gun.
b) Find a suitable container in which to drain the unused pesticide. Place it under
the strainer cap.
c) While wearing rubber gloves, eye protection, and all other required personal
protective equipment, close the suction line ball valve and remove strainer cap
and strainer element.
d) Open suction line ball valve and drain tank into the suitable container.
e) When tank stops draining, replace strainer element and tighten strainer cap
securely.
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Close suction line
ball valve
Remove strainer
and remove debris
Open suction line ball
valve to drain tank