Operation-Using The Sprayer; Step One: Assess Wind Conditions And Clear Work Area; Step Two: Fill The Sprayer - North Star Proven Performance M268197C Owner's Manual

Step One: Assess wind conditions and clear work area.

Before you decide to spray, you must determine whether wind conditions are suitable. You must
also restrict access to the work area to ensure the safety of bystanders.
Do not spray if wind speeds are greater than 4 MPH or if there are bystanders in the intended spray area.
1. Assess wind spee d
2. Clear work area

Step Two: Fill the sprayer.

ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label when handling
pesticides.
Long pants and sleeves, chemical resistant gloves, and eye protection are strongly recommended.
Additional protective gear may be required depending on the particular pesticide.
Fill the sprayer using the following steps:
Re vie w the "O peration – Important Safe ty Information" related to General
1. Re vie w safe ty
Chemical Safety and Chemical Accident Procedures provided in this manual.
information
2. Choose safe Choose a safe pe sticide mixing and loading area.
mixing/
- Choose an outdoor, well-ventilated area away from unprotected people, animals,
loading area
food, and other items that might become contaminated.
3. Wear pe rsonal Wear pe rsonal prote ctive e quipment as dire cte d on the chemical label.
prote ctive
- Note that additional equipment may be specified for mixing and loading activities.
e quipment
4. Turn off Turn O FF the sprayer be fore filling.
spraye r and
- T he vehicle should also be off, with brake set or wheels blocked to prevent
ve hicle
unintended movement.
5. Remove fill Remove the fill cap locate d on top of the spraye r.
cap
Operation—Using the Sprayer
WARNING
Assess weathe r conditions to ensure that it is not too windy to spray.
DO NO T SPRAY if wind spee ds are gre ate r than 4 MPH.
Visible indication of wind speed:
If leaves are in constant motion or there is any branch movement, DO NOT
spray because the wind is too strong.
Clear the work area of all bystanders and pe ts.
Restrict access by the public for the period recommended on chemical label.
WARNING
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