North Star M268180M User Manual
©2005 Northern Tool and Equipment Company
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M268180M
Owner’s Manual
Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation, Servicing, and Storage
Tree Sprayer: For outdoor use with agricultural
pesticides and other liquids**
WARNING
READ and UNDERSTAND the Ow ner’s Manual completely before using this sprayer.
Assemble, test, and use only in accordance with the Owner’s Manual instructions.
READ and FOLLOW chemical label instructions. Pesticides are hazardous chemicals.
KNOW emergency procedures BEFORE handling chemicals. Sprayer leaks, bodily
chemical contact, poisoning, and spills require immediate response.
AVOID inhaling, ingesting, or coming into contact with any chemicals.
WEAR personal protectiv e gear w hen filling, using, cleaning, and servicing the
sprayer.
KEEP sprayer and spray materials aw ay from children and pets. Pesticides are
especially toxic to them.
EXERCISE CAUTION in ATV vehicle handling and do not exceed 5 MPH. ATV will be
less stable and handle very differently with filled sprayer attached.
DO NOT TURN ON POWER to sprayer until ready to spray in order to avoid
unintentional spray release.
Improper use of the sprayer or handling of chemicals could result in serious inj ury
or illness to the operator or nearby persons/animals, or could cause damage to the
env ironment.
or illness to the operator or nearby persons/animals, or could cause damage to the
env ironment.
** This sprayer is recommended fo r use in spraying non-flammable liquids such as pesticides, water for plants/trees
or dust control, ice control chemicals, or water-based non-fl ammable sealants or stains for outdoor wood surfaces.
However, WE RECOMMEND THAT THE SPRAYER NOT BE USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES ONCE IT HAS
BEEN USED FOR SPRAYING PESTICIDES. Any chemical will leave some residual in the tank liner or sprayer
components, even aft er the sprayer has been properly cleaned. These residual chemicals can have unexpected
effects on future uses. For example, spraying water or other liquids that are contaminated with residual pesticide
may result in unforeseen hazards to plant or animal life.
or dust control, ice control chemicals, or water-based non-fl ammable sealants or stains for outdoor wood surfaces.
However, WE RECOMMEND THAT THE SPRAYER NOT BE USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES ONCE IT HAS
BEEN USED FOR SPRAYING PESTICIDES. Any chemical will leave some residual in the tank liner or sprayer
components, even aft er the sprayer has been properly cleaned. These residual chemicals can have unexpected
effects on future uses. For example, spraying water or other liquids that are contaminated with residual pesticide
may result in unforeseen hazards to plant or animal life.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders
Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810
ITEM NUMBER: 268180
SERIAL NUM BER: _____________