Chemical Application Safety - North Star 2851701 Owner's Manual

Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)

Chemical Application Safety:

Caution must be used when spraying chemicals to avoid unsafe exposure to
humans and the environment
Heed the warnings below and follow all instructions carefully.

Sprayer prep. ALWAYS inspect and prepare the sprayer before use according to the directions provided
in this manual.

Keep sprayer off. Do not turn on power to the sprayer until ready to spray in order to avoid unintentional
spray release.

Broadcast nozzle down. Make sure broadcast nozzle is oriented to spray straight down before starting the
sprayer. An incorrectly positioned broadcast nozzle may spray chemicals on you or others

Wind speed. NEVER spray when wind speed exceeds 4 MPH in order to minimize spray drift.
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Clear area/post. ALWAYS keep the work area clear of people and pets. POST warning notices to
restrict access by the public for the period recommended on chemical label.

Operator age. You must be 16 years of age or older to operate this sprayer. Pesticides are especially toxic
to children.

Over application. DO NOT over apply pesticide. Apply at a rate recommended by chemical
manufacturer. Excess pesticide can be dangerous to humans, damage desirable plants, and contaminate
soil and water sources.

Never point gun. NEVER point the spray gun at people or animals.

Children/pets. ALWAYS exercise extra caution when spraying near areas accessible to children and
pets.

Eating/smoking. DO NOT eat, drink, smoke, rub your eyes, or touch any part of your bare skin while
handling chemicals and spraying.

Heat/flames. DO NOT spray near open flames or sources of heat.
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Spills. ALWAYS clean up spills immediately per instructions on the chemical label.

Unattended. ALWAYS turn off vehicle and set brake or block wheels, turn off power to sprayer, and
relieve system pressure before leaving sprayer unattended.

Troubleshooting. ALWAYS refer to the safety instructions in the Troubleshooting Section before
attempting any repairs.

Clean sprayer. ALWAYS clean the sprayer immediately after use according to the directions provided in
this manual.

Decontaminate. ALWAYS decontaminate yourself immediately after you are finished spraying and
handling chemicals. Wash all exposed areas of the body with soap and water and remove and launder
clothing.

Chemical disposal/storage. ALWAYS dispose of or store remaining chemicals properly as
recommended on the chemical label.
WARNING
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Before Spraying
During Spraying
After Spraying
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