Chemical Application Safety - NorthStar 1572210 Owner's Manual

Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)

Chemical Application Safety:

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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.
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Soak. ALWAYS soak vegetation in the area surrounding the work zone before spraying
bleach.
Bleach can kill vegetation if not soaked thoroughly.
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Sprayer prep. ALWAYS inspect and prepare the sprayer before use according to the
directions provided in this manual.
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Keep sprayer off. Do not turn on power to the sprayer until ready to spray in order to avoid
unintentional spray release.
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Wind speed. NEVER spray when wind speed exceeds 5 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.
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Operator age. You must be 16 years of age or older to operate this sprayer. Some chemicals
are especially toxic to children.
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Over application. DO NOT over-apply chemicals. Apply at a rate recommended by chemical
manufacturer. Excess chemical can be dangerous to humans, damage desirable plants, and
contaminate soil and water sources.
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Never point gun. NEVER point the spray gun at people or animals.
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Children/pets. ALWAYS exercise extra caution when spraying near areas accessible to
children and pets.
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Eating/smoking. DO NOT eat, drink, smoke, rub your eyes, or touch any part of your bare
skin while handling chemicals and spraying.
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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.
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Unattended. ALWAYS turn off power to sprayer and relieve system pressure before leaving
sprayer unattended.
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Troubleshooting. ALWAYS refer to the safety instructions in the Troubleshooting Section
before attempting any repairs.
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Soak. ALWAYS soak vegetation in the area surrounding the work zone after spraying bleach.
Bleach can kill vegetation if not soaked thoroughly.
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Clean sprayer. ALWAYS clean the sprayer immediately after use according to the directions
provided in this manual.
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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.
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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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