Product Manual

Operation – Using the Sprayer
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Step Four: Clean sprayer and decontaminate after use.
When done using the sprayer, it is important to clean the sprayer and decontaminate yourself. Do not
store the sprayer with chemicals in the tank. It is unsafe and could result in damage to the equipment.
WARNING
Clean up and decontamination procedures must be followed after each use.
Improper equipment clean up and disposal of chemicals can result in dangerous
chemical exposure to humans and the environment, as well as equipment damage.
Personal decontamination is required after spraying to minimize unsafe exposure
to chemicals and potential illness.
1. Drain tank
If there is excess pesticide left in tank, drain the tank.
a) Turn off the engine and relieve system pressure by operating the spray gun.
b) Find a suitable container to drain the unused pesticide. Place it under the tank
drain cap.
c) While wearing rubber gloves, eye protection, and all other required personal
protective equipment, remove the drain cap. (See operation instructions)
d) Completely drain the tank, unscrew the fly nut on the back of the strainer/check
valve and pull hose and hose barb out. (See operation instructions)
e) Remove the filter screen and thoroughly rinse. (See operation - preparing the
sprayer for each use)
f) Replace the filter screen, fly nut, and the drain cap.
2. Unused
chemical
Properly store or dispose of unused chemical:
a) If the unused pesticide is to be stored for future use:
Store all unused pesticide in its original, or a suitably marked, container in a
secure location out of the reach of children & animals.
b) If remaining pesticide is to be disposed:
Properly dispose of the remaining chemical and its container per the chemical
manufacturer’s recommendation and according to local hazardous waste disposal
regulations.
3. Flush sprayer
Flush the sprayer per the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations. A
general procedure is as follows:
a) Add fresh water to the tank.
b) Start the engine.
c) Operate the spray gun and discharge all rinse water onto an area that can accept
dilute pesticide application.
d) Add 5 gallons of the chemical manufacturer’s recommended cleaning solution.
Operate the spray gun, collecting the discharged solution if recommended by the
manufacturer.
e) After flushing, turn off the engine and be sure all system pressure is relieved by
operating the spray gun.
f) Dispose of cleaning solution discharge as recommended by the manufacturer of
the solution.
4. Decontaminate
& launder
Decontaminate yourself after you are finished handling chemicals:
a) Remove all clothing worn during spraying and chemical handling.
b) Wash all exposed parts of the body with soap and water.
c) Launder clothing separately from other wash.