Step Two: Mixing Chemicals - NorthStar 1572210 Owner's Manual

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Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued)
Step 2: Mixing chemicals.
• ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical
labels when handling chemicals.
• Long pants and sleeves, chemical resistant gloves, and eye protection are
strongly recommended. Additional protective gear may be required depending
on the particular chemical.
Fill the sprayer using the following steps:
Review the Operation – Important Safety Information section related to General
1. Review safety
information
Chemical Safety and Chemical Accident Procedures provided in this manual.
2. Choose safe
Choose a safe 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 personal
Wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label. Goggles,
protective
gloves, long sleeves, and pants are recommended while mixing chemicals.
equipment
NOTE: Clothes may be damaged by bleach.
4. Mixing
chemicals
Soft Wash
NOTICE: Never spray undiluted bleach. It must be mixed with water and NorthStar
Max Cling Soft Wash Surfactant. Failure to do so could result in unforeseen damage
to vegetation or the cleaning surface. Always test soft wash mix in an inconspicuous
area to confirm compatibility.
NOTICE: Not for use on painted wood surfaces. Use only on hard, non-porous
surfaces.
WARNING: Never exceed 3%, higher concentrations will increase the risk of damage
to the sprayer. For difficult stains, repeat applications may be required.
WARNING
a) Add to tank in this order:
1. Household bleach (6% sodium hypochlorite concentration)
2. NorthStar Max Cling Soft Wash Surfactant (NTE #81297 or #81298)
3. Water
b) Recommended mix ratios
Surface to be Cleaned
Mix
1%
Siding, screen enclosures
2%
Fences, decking
Roofs, brick, stone, stucco,
3%
concrete, driveways
Household
Bleach
2 gallons
4 gallons
6 gallons
21
NorthStar
Water
Max Cling
8 ounces
10 gallons
8 ounces
8 gallons
8 ounces
6 gallons

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