North Star M268180M Owner's Manual

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Operation – Important Safety Information16Now that you have completed and tested your assembly, there is some important safety and healthinformation you need to know with regard to handling and spraying chemicals, as well as vehiclehandling with the sprayer attached.WARNINGCarefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information beforeusing the sprayer.General Chemical Safety:WARNINGPesticides are hazardous chemicals.Heed the warnings below and follow all instructions carefully.Improper handling of chemicals can result in serious injury or illness,or cause damage to the environment.• Chemical label. ALWAYS READ and FOLLOW all chemical label instructions.• Licensing/regulation. Refer to any applicable licensing restrictions or state/federal regulationswith regard to the application of the particular chemical you plan to use.• Emergency procedures. Before handling chemicals, carefully review the “Chemical AccidentProcedures” listed later in this section, as well as the “Statement of Practical T reatment” on thechemical label.• Inhalation/contact. ALWAYS take precautions to avoid inhaling or coming into contact withthe chemical.• Personal protective equipment. ALWAYS wear protective clothing, eye protection, andchemical-resistant gloves when filling, using and cleaning the sprayer. Wear additionalprotective gear (such as facemask or apron) as recommended on the chemical label.• Children/pets. Pesticides can be especially toxic to children and animals. ALWAYS exerciseextra caution around children. Keep sprayer and all spray materials away from children andanimals.• Ventilation. ALWAYS ensure there is adequate ventilation when mixing, pouring, or spraying.• Flammables. NEVER use any flammable chemicals in the sprayer.• Corrosives. DO NOT use corrosive chemicals in the sprayer. They can weaken the sprayer andits parts, resulting in leaks. Check with the chemical manufacturer to ensure chemical iscompatible with all components of the sprayer.• Chemical interaction. ALWAYS flush the sprayer before switching chemicals. Differentchemicals may interact dangerously with each other.• Chemical storage. ALWAYS store pesticides in a properly labeled container and in a securelocation per the manufacturer’s recommendations.• Health monitoring. Monitor the health of operators who are frequently exposed to pesticides, asrecommended by the chemical label or local/federal regulations.