Operator's Manual

• Properly dispose of un used c hemicals and
c hemical containers as instr ucted b y the
c hemical man ufacturer and y our local codes .
• Chemicals and fumes in the tanks are
dang erous; nev er enter the tank or place y our
head o v er or in the opening .
Before Operating
• Operate the mac hine only after reading and
understanding the contents of this man ual.
• Nev er allo w c hildren to operate the spra yer .
Any one who operates the spra yer should ha v e
a motor v ehicle license .
• Nev er allo w other adults to operate the spra yer
without first reading and understanding the
Operator’ s Manual . Only trained and authorized
persons should operate this spra yer . Mak e sure
that all operators are ph ysically and mentally
capable of operating the spra yer .
• T his spra yer is designed to car r y onl y y ou , the
operator . Nev er car r y any passeng ers on the
spra yer .
• Nev er operate the spra yer when under
the influence of dr ugs or alcohol. Ev en
prescription dr ugs and cold medicines can
cause dro wsiness .
• Do not dri v e the spra yer when y ou are tired.
Be sure to tak e occasional breaks . It is v er y
impor tant that y ou sta y aler t at all times .
• Become familiar with the controls and kno w
ho w to stop the engine quic kly .
• K ee p all shields , safety devices , and decals in
place . If a shield, safety device , or decal is
malfunctioning, illegible , or damag ed, re pair or
re place it before operating the mac hine .
• Alw a ys w ear substantial shoes . Do not operate
the mac hine while w earing sandals , tennis
shoes , or sneak ers . Do not w ear loose fitting
clothing or jew elr y whic h could g et caught in
mo ving par ts and cause personal injur y .
• W earing safety glasses , safety shoes , long pants ,
and a helmet is advisable and required b y some
local safety and insurance regulations .
• A v oid dri ving when it is dark, especially in
unfamiliar areas . If y ou m ust dri v e when it
is dark, be sure to dri v e cautiously , use the
headlights , and ev en consider adding additional
lights .
• Be extremely careful when operating around
people . Alw a ys be a w are of where b ystanders
might be and k ee p them a w a y from the w ork
area.
• Before operating the spra yer , alw a ys c hec k the
designated areas of the spra yer that are stated in
the Pre-Star ting Chec ks in Operation , pag e 23 .
If the mac hine does not function cor rectly or
is damag ed in any w a y , do not use the spra yer .
Mak e sure that the problem is cor rected before
the spra yer or attac hment is operated.
• Ensure that all fluid line connectors are tight
and all hoses are in g ood condition before
applying pressure to the system.
• Since g asoline is highly flammable , handle it
carefully .
– Use an appro v ed g asoline container .
– Do not remo v e the cap from the fuel tank
when the engine is hot or r unning .
– Do not smok e while handling g asoline .
– Fill the fuel tank outdoors , and fill it to
about 1 inc h (25 mm) belo w the top of the
tank (the bottom of the filler nec k). Do
not o v erfill it.
– Wipe up any spilled g asoline .
While Operating
Engine exhaust contains carbon mono xide,
which is an odor less, deadl y poison that can
kill y ou.
Do not r un engine indoor s or in an enclosed
ar ea.
• T he operator should remain seated whenev er
the spra yer is in motion. T he operator
should k ee p both hands on the steering wheel
whenev er possible . K ee p y our ar ms and legs
within the spra yer body at all times .
• Alw a ys w atc h out for and a v oid lo w o v erhangs
suc h as tree limbs , door jambs , and o v erhead
w alkw a ys . Mak e sure there is enough room
o v er head to easily clear the spra yer and y our
head.
• F ailure to operate the spra yer safely ma y result
in an accident, tip o v er of the spra yer , and
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