Step One: Assess Wind Conditions And Clear Work Area; Step Two: Fill The Sprayer - Ironton 2682050 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 speed
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:
1. Review safety
information
2. Choose safe
mixing/
loading area
3. Wear personal
protective
equipment
4. Turn off
sprayer and
vehicle
5. Remove fill
cap
Operation – Using the Sprayer
Assess weather conditions to ensure that it is not too windy to spray.
DO NOT SPRAY if wind speeds are greater 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 pets.
Restrict access by the public for the period recommended on chemical
label.
Review the "Operation – Important Safety Information" related to
General Chemical Safety and Chemical Accident Procedures provided in this
manual.
Choose a safe pesticide mixing and loading area.
- Choose an outdoor, well-ventilated area away from unprotected people,
animals, food, and other items that might become contaminated.
Wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label.
- Note that additional equipment may be specified for mixing and loading
activities.
Turn OFF power to the sprayer before filling.
- The vehicle should also be off, with brake set or wheels blocked to prevent
unintended movement.
Remove the fill cap located on top of the sprayer.
Fill cap
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