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Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)

Chemical Application Safety:

WARNING

Caution must be used when spraying chemicals to avoid unsafe exposure to humans and the

environment.

Heed the warnings below and follow all instructions carefully.

Before Spraying

 Pump prep. ALWAYS inspect and prepare the pump before use according to the directions

provided in this manual.

 Keep pump off. Do not turn on power to the pump until ready to spray in order to avoid

unintentional spray release.

 Wind speed. NEVER spray when wind speed exceeds 4 MPH in order to minimize spray drift.

 Clear area/post. ALWAYS keep the work area clear of people and pets. POST warning

notices to restrict access by the public for the period recommended on chemical label.

 Operator age. You must be 16 years of age or older to operate this pump. Pesticides are

especially toxic to children.

During Spraying

 Over application. DO NOT over apply pesticide. Apply at a rate recommended by chemical

manufacturer. Excess pesticide can be dangerous to humans, damage desirable plants, and

contaminate soil and water sources.

 Children/pets. ALWAYS exercise extra caution when spraying near areas accessible to

children and pets.

 Eating/smoking. DO NOT eat, drink, smoke, rub your eyes, or touch any part of your bare skin

while handling chemicals and spraying.

 Heat/flames. DO NOT spray near open flames or sources of heat.

 Spills. ALWAYS clean up spills immediately per instructions on the chemical label.

 Unattended. ALWAYS turn off power to pump, and relieve system pressure before leaving

pump unattended.

 Troubleshooting. ALWAYS refer to the safety instructions in the Troubleshooting Section

before attempting any repairs.

After Spraying

 Clean pump. ALWAYS clean the pump immediately after use according to the directions

provided in this manual.

 Decontaminate. ALWAYS decontaminate yourself immediately after you are finished spraying

and handling chemicals. Wash all exposed areas of the body with soap and water and remove

and launder clothing.

 Chemical disposal/storage. ALWAYS dispose of or store remaining chemicals properly as

recommended on the chemical label.

Everflo EF2200-QA User Manual

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