North Star M268180M Manuale Utente

Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued)

Step Two: Fill the sprayer.

WARNING

ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment as directed on the
chemical label when handling pesticides.

Long pants and sleeves, chemical resistant gloves, and eye protection are
strongly recommended. Additional protective gear may be required
depending on the particular pesticide.

Fill the sprayer using the following steps:

1. Re vie w safe ty

information

Re vie w the “O peration – Important Safe ty Information” related to General
Chemical Safety and Chemical Accident Procedures provided in this manual.

2. Choose safe

mixing/
loading area

Choose a safe pe sticide mixing and loading area.
- Choose an outdoor, well-ventilated area away from unprotected people, animals,

food, and other items that might become contaminated.

3. Wear pe rsonal

prote ctive
e quipment

Wear pe rsonal prote ctive e quipment as dire cte d on the chemical label.
- Note that additional equipment may be specified for mixing and loading activities.

4. Turn off

spraye r and
ve hicle

Turn O FF powe r to the sprayer be fore filling.
- T he vehicle should also be off, with brake set or wheels blocked to prevent

unintended movement.

5. Remove fill

cap

Remove the fill cap locate d on top of the spraye r.

6. Ensure tank

flushe d

Ensure tank is flushe d of all chemicals from prior uses.
- Chemicals can interact dangerously when mixed, and residue chemicals are also a

health hazard.

Fill cap