Product Manual
Operation – Important Safety Information
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Now that you have completed and tested your assembly, there is some important safety and health
information you need to know regarding handling and spraying chemicals, as well as vehicle handling with
the sprayer attached.
WARNING
Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information
before using the sprayer.
General Chemical Safety:
WARNING
• 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 regulations about
the application of the chemical you plan to use.
• Emergency procedures. Before handling chemicals, carefully review the “Chemical Accident
Procedures” listed later in this section, as well as the “Statement of Practical Treatment” on the
chemical label.
• Inhalation/contact. ALWAYS take precautions to avoid inhaling or encountering the chemical.
• Personal protective equipment. ALWAYS wear protective clothing, eye protection, and chemical-
resistant gloves when filling, using and cleaning the sprayer. Wear additional protective gear (such as
facemask or apron) as recommended on the chemical label.
• Children/pets. ALWAYS exercise extra caution around children. Keep sprayer and all spray
materials away from children and animals.
• Ventilation. ALWAYS ensure there is adequate ventilation when mixing, pouring, or spraying.
• Flammables. NEVER use any flammable chemicals in the sprayer.
• Chemical interaction. DO NOT use the sprayer with other chemicals once it has been used with
bleach. Different chemicals may interact dangerously with each other.
• Chemical storage. ALWAYS store chemicals in a properly labeled container and in a secure location
per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Health monitoring. Monitor the health of operators who are frequently exposed to chemicals, as
recommended by the chemical label or local/federal regulations.