Product Manual

Summary of Important Safety Information
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During Spraying
• DO NOT OVERAPPLY pesticide. Apply at rate recommended by chemical manufacturer. Excess pesticide
can be dangerous to humans/animals, damage desirable plants, and contaminate soil and water sources.
• DO NOT EAT, DRINK, SMOKE, RUB YOUR EYES, or TOUCH YOUR BARE SKIN while handling
chemicals and spraying.
• NEVER POINT THE SPRAY GUN at people or animals.
• DO NOT SPRAY near open flames or sources of heat.
• ALWAYS HOLD THE SPRAY GUN FIRMLY when using it to spray at higher pressures in order to
prevent gun from whipping. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
• EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION when spraying near areas accessible to children and pets.
• CLEAN up spills immediately per instructions on the chemical label.
• TURN OFF vehicle and set brake or block wheels, TURN OFF sprayer, and RELIEVE system pressure
before leaving sprayer unattended.
• SEE Troubleshooting section of this manual before attempting any repairs. Wear personal protective
equipment and follow safety instructions.
After Spraying
• CLEAN sprayer immediately after use according to the directions provided in this manual.
• DECONTAMINATE yourself after you are done spraying and have cleaned the sprayer. Wash all exposed
areas of the body with soap and water, and remove and launder clothing.
• DISPOSE OF or STORE remaining chemicals in secure storage with correctly marked container.
Transporting Safety
• READ safety instructions in your vehicle manual with regard to carrying heavy cargo loads.
• DO NOT ALLOW drivers younger than 16 to drive the vehicle with the filled sprayer attached.
• MAKE SURE SPRAYER IS SECURELY ATTACHED to vehicle.
• EXERCISE CAUTION in vehicle handling when driving with filled sprayer to avoid loss of control or
rollover.
o Keep speed to a minimum so you can maintain control. Reduce speed prior to turns.
o Allow for more distance to stop.
o Avoid any sudden steering maneuvers, starts, or stops that could create liquid sloshing in the sprayer
and instability.
• SLOW DOWN and EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION on sloped or uneven terrain. Pick the most level
route possible across fields--drive up and down slopes when necessary, rather than across. Use a vehicle
equipped with a roll over protection system (ROPS) if you will be working on non-level terrain.
• BE AWARE that visibility may be reduced when making turns or backing up.
• DO NOT RIDE or TRANSPORT cargo on the sprayer.
• TURN OFF both sprayer and vehicle, and SET BRAKES before leaving unattended.