Panasonic M282737F User Manual
M282737F
ITEM NUMBER : 282737
SERIAL NUMBER: _____________
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Owner’s Manual
I nstructions for Assembly , Te stin g, O peration, S ervicing, and Storage
Tow Behind Sprayer: For outdoor use with agricultural
pesticides and other liquids**
WARNING
READ and UNDERSTAND the O wner’s Ma n ual comp letely before using thi s 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 emerge ncy procedures BEFORE handli ng chemicals. Sprayer leaks, bodily
chemical contact, poi soning, and spills require im mediate response.
AVOID inha l ing, ingesting, or coming into conta ct wi th a ny c hemicals.
WEAR persona l pr otective gear when filling, using, cleaning, a nd servi cing the
sprayer.
KEEP spra yer a nd spray ma terials away from children and pets. Pesticides are
especially toxic to them.
EXERCISE CAUTION in v ehicle handling whe n towing fi lled sprayer to avoi d loss o f
control or spra yer overturning.
DO NO T TURN ON P OWER to s p r ayer until re ady to s pray in order to a void
uni ntentional spray release.
Impr oper use of the sprayer or handli ng of chemicals c ould result in se r i ous inj ur y
or illness to the ope rator or ne a rby persons/a nimals, or c ould cause damage to the
environment.
** T his sprayer is recommended for use in spraying non-fl ammable liquids such as pesticides , water for plants/trees
or dust control, i ce control chemicals , or wat er-based non-flam mable sealants or stains for outdoor wood surfa ces.
Howeve r, WE REC OMM END THAT THE SPR AYE R NOT BE USED FOR OT HER PURPOSES ONC E IT HAS
BEEN USED FOR SPRAYING PESTICIDES. Any chemical will leave some residual in the tank liner or sprayer
components, even after the spraye r has been properly cle aned. T hese residual chemicals can have unexpected
effects on futur e uses. For example, spraying water or other liquids t hat are contaminated wit h residual pes ticide
may result in unforeseen haza rds to plant or animal life.
Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders
Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810
©Northern Tool and Equipment Company
Hazard Signal Word Definitions
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Table of Contents
Intended Use ................................................................................................................................. 4
Summary of Important Safety Information................................................................................5
During Assembly
During Use
• General Chemical Safety
• Chemical Application S afety
• Towing Safety
• C h em i cal Acci d en t Pro ced u res
Warning Label Locations..............................................................................................................7
Component Inventory
Unpacking.....................................................................................................................................8
Unpacking t he Manual Bag.............................................................................................................9
Asse mbl y
Step One: Attach t he tongue to the cart base........................................................................................10
Step Two: Attach the hitch mount to the tongue...................................................................................10
Step Three: Attach the cart base to the sprayer......................................................................................10
Step Four: Attach wheels to cart base.................................................................................................11
Step Five: Attach pressure gauge .......................................................................................................11
Step Si x: Attach gun hos e to spray gun and pump.................................................................................11
Step Seven: Attach gun cli ps t o tank ..................................................................................................12
Step Eight: Attach drain cap to tank...................................................................................................12
Step Nine: Attach hose guide to tank..................................................................................................12
Step Ten: Attach sprayer to vehicle....................................................................................................13
Step Eleven: Connect power cords to vehicle battery .............................................................................13
Step Twelve: Check and test completed assembly.................................................................................16
Machine Components..................................................................................................................17
Operation
Important Safety Information - Operati on ................................................................................18
• General Chemical Safety
• Chemical Application S afety
• Towing Safety
• C h em i cal Acci d en t Pro ced u res
Preparing the Sprayer for Each Use........................................................................................22
Using the Sprayer
Step One: Assess wind conditions and clear work area......................................................................23
Step Tw o : Fi ll the spr aye r...........................................................................................................24
Step Three: Operat e the sprayer ....................................................................................................26
Step Four: Clean sprayer and decontaminate after use.......................................................................29
Storage ..........................................................................................................................................30
Preparing for st o rage
Removing from storage
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................31
Specifications................................................................................................................................32
Parts Breakdown – Exploded View............................................................................................33
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Intended Use
The sprayer is intended for use in spraying agricult ural pesticides and other nonf lammable liquids.
SPRAYING PESTICIDES:
Pesticides are hazardo us chemi cals that must be handle d w ith caution as di rected
throughout this manual and on the pesticide label. Pesticides are regulated by the United
S ta t es Environmental P rotect ion Agency (EPA) and defined as:
An y s u b s t a n ce o r mi xtu r e o f s u bst a n ces i n t en d ed f o r p r even ti n g , des tr o yi n g , r ep elling, or mitigating any
pest. Though often misunderstood t o refer only to insecticides, t he term pesti cide is a comprehensive
term that applies t o i nsecticides, herbicides , fungici des, and various other subs tances used to cont rol
pests.
The spra yer is intended for use in spr ayi ng pesticides in li quid form only. The spra ye r is
N OT intended f or use in spr ayi ng pestici de s in dry or ae rosolized f orm, or f or use w ith
fumigants.
S ome formul ati ons of l iquid pe sticides do not r e main in solution a nd shoul d be agi tated
to maintain a uniform mix. This sprayer is equipped with an agitator that should be used
when sprayi ng pes tici des classified as “fl owable” ( “F” or “L”), “wettable powder” (“WP”
or “W”), “emulsion” (“EC” or “E”), “m icroencap s ulated” ( “M”), or water dispersible
granules (“WDG” or “D F”). (S ee pesticide label to de termine its cl as sifi cation. )
This sprayer c omes equi pped with a spot spr a y gun for a pplying pe sticides on selected
plants. If you wish to spray large ground a reas, a br o ad cast bo om (Item #27 3011) i s
available as an optional accessory.
SPRAYING OTHER LIQUIDS:
I n a dditi on to spr ayi ng pestici de s, thi s sprayer may be used to spray ot he r non-flammable
li quids. Exampl e uses i nc lude: wate ring pl ant s/tr e es or spraying wa te r for dust cont rol,
applyin g ice control chemicals, or applyi ng water -base d, non-flammable sea lant or stain
to out door wood surfa c es.
However, WE RECOMMEND THAT THE SPRAYER NOT B E US ED FOR
OTHER PURPOSES ONCE IT HAS ALREADY BEEN US ED FOR SPRAYING
PESTICIDES . Any chemi cal will l eave some residual in the ta nk liner or sprayer
component s, e ven af t e r the sprayer has been pro pe rly cleaned. T hese residua l chemi c a ls
can have unexpected effects on fut ure uses. For exampl e , spraying wa ter or other li quids
that are contami nated with residual pesticide may result in u nf or eseen hazards to plant or
animal lif e.
Contact Nort hS t ar Cus t omer Service at 1-800-270-0810 for an y questions
abou t t he appropriate use of the sprayer and/or opti onal access ories.
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Summary of Impo rtant Safety Information
WARNING
Re ad a nd under s t and this owner’s manual com plete ly before using the sp rayer. Read
each ch emica l label’s instruct ions b ef ore handling th e ch emical.
Im prop er use of the sprayer or handli ng of che mic als co ul d re sul t i n se ri ous i n ju ry o r
illness for the operator o r nearby p ersons/anim als, or cause damage to the enviro nment.
L I STED BELOW is a s u m mar y of sa fety i nfo rm atio n o f part icu lar import an ce. S ee ind ividua l
sections of this o wne r’s manu al for more de t ails.
-------------------------------------- DURING ASSEMBLY --------------------------------------
• EXE RCI S E CAUTIO N when a ttach i n g remote swi tch to b a ttery t ermin al s . F ollow the steps listed in the
Assembly section of this manual in exact s equence when connecting t he sprayer’s remote switch bat tery cl amps to
the battery terminals. C a u ti on m u s t be exer ci s ed to a vo id co n t a ct w i th batt er y a ci d a n d to pr even t s p a r ki n g .
• CHECK and TEST comp leted assembly as directed in this manual. Serious injury could result from chem ical
leaks if spray er is improperly assembled.
• DO NO T MO DIFY spray er des ig n .
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G enera l Chem ic a l Saf ety
• RE A D a nd FO LLO W each chemi ca l l a b el’s ins tructions an d wa rni ng s.
• AVOID inh aling, ingesting, or coming into contact with an y chemicals.
• KN O W a pp li ca bl e li cen s ing an d reg u lat o ry requi rements for the chem ical you plan to use.
• KN O W emerg ency procedures befo re h a ndl i ng ch emi ca l s . Care ful ly review “Chemical Accident Procedures”
listed below and later in this manual. Also see First Aid instructions on the chemical label.
• WEAR pro tectiv e cl o thi ng , ey e pro tectio n , a nd ch emica l res i s t ant g lov es when filling, using and cleaning the
sp ray er. Wear ad d it i o n al p ro t ecti v e g ear, s u ch as facem as k o r ap ro n , as reco mm en ded on t h e ch em ical l ab el .
• EXE RCI S E EXT RA CAUT IO N a round ch i ldren and p ets. P es t ici d es are es p eci all y t o x i c t o them. K eep
sprayer and spray materials away from them at all times.
• DO NOT MI X O R POU R chemicals i n a n en cl o s ed, unventil a ted a rea
• DO NOT USE fl a mm a b le or co rro s ive chemica l s in the sprayer.
• FL U SH the sp ray er befo re s w i tchi ng chemi ca l s i n order to prevent dangerous chemical interactions.
• S T ORE p esti ci des in a correctl y labeled co nta i ner a nd in a secure l o ca tion.
• MON I TO R the hea l th of opera to rs frequ ently ex po s ed to pes ti ci des , as reco mm en d ed by the ch emi cal label o r
lo cal/ feder al reg u l ati o n s .
Chemical Application Safety
Before Spraying
• IN S P ECT and P REPA RE s p ra y er befo re ea ch us e as directed in this manual.
• DO NO T TURN ON PO W E R to sprayer until ready to spray i n order to avoid unintent ional spray release.
• WE AR ADDIT I O NAL PE RSO NAL PRO T E CTIVE EQUIPMENT if you will be sp ray ing o verh ead or
fogging. You will be exposed to much more chemical fal lout i n these applicat ions . W ear chemical resistant head
and neck protecti on, full face mask or hal f face mas k with sealed goggles , and consider us ing a res pirator.
• DO NO T SPRAY wh en wind sp eed exceeds 4 MP H in order to minimize spray drift.
• CLEAR work area of people/ pets and POST warning notices to rest ri ct acces s fo r t h e p erio d r eco m m en d ed on
chem ical l ab el .
• KEE P sprayer and spray away from ch ildren / pets. P esticides can be especially toxic to children and animals.
• DO NOT ALLOW an yon e youn ger th an 16 to operate sp rayer s i n ce p es t ici d es are es p eci all y t o x i c t o ch il d ren .
During Spraying
• DO NO T OVERAPP L Y p esti cide. Apply at rat e r ecomm en d ed b y ch emi cal m an u fact u rer. E x ces s p es t i cide can
be dangerous to humans/animals, damage desi rable pl ants, and contaminate soil and wat er sources.
• DO NO T EAT, DRI NK, SMOK E, RUB YOUR E YES, or T O UCH YOUR BARE SKI N whil e h and lin g
chemi cals and spraying.
• NE VER PO INT THE S PRAY G UN at peop l e or ani mal s.
• AL W AYS H O L D THE SP RAY G UN FIRML Y when spray i n g a t hi gher pressures to prevent gun from
whipping. Keep good footi ng and balance at all times.
• E XERCIS E E XT RA CAUTIO N wh en sp ray ing near areas acces si bl e to chi l dren a nd pets .
• CLEAN up spills immediately per instructions on the chemical label.
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Summary of Important Safety Information (continued)
TURN O FF veh i cle and s et brake or b lo ck wheels , TURN OFF p ower to sprayer, and REL IEVE s ys tem
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pressure befor e leaving spraye r unattended.
• S E E Troubles hootin g section of this man u al before attempting an y repairs. Wea r personal protective
equipment and follow sa fety ins tructions.
After Spraying
• CL EAN sp ra y er i m medi a tel y a fter us e acco rd i n g to th e direct ion s p ro v i d ed in th i s manu al .
• DECO NT AMINATE yo u rsel f af ter you are done spraying and have cleaned the sprayer. W ash all exposed areas
of the body with soap and water, and remove and launder cl othi ng.
• DI S P O SE O F o r ST ORE rema i ni ng chem i ca l s in secure s to ra g e with co rrectl y ma rked co nta i ner.
Towing Sa fe ty
• READ towi ng s afety i n s tructi on s in your t owing vehicle manual .
• DO NOT ALLOW d rivers you n ger th an 16 to operate the towing vehicle with the filled sprayer attached.
• MAKE S URE SPRAYE R IS S E CURE L Y ATT ACH E D to vehicl e.
• EXE RCI S E CAUTIO N in vehicl e h and lin g when towi n g f illed sprayer to avoi d l oss of control or overturning.
o Keep s peed to a mini mum s o you can maintain control. R educe speed pri or to turns.
o Al l o w fo r wid er turns and for more d i sta n ce t o sto p .
o Avoid an y sud den steering maneuvers, st arts, or stops t hat could create sway.
• SLOW DO WN and EXERCIS E E XT RA CAUT I ON on sloped o r u neven terrain . Pick the most level route
possible. Drive up and down slopes when necessary, rather than across. Use a vehicle equipped wit h a roll over
protecti on syst em (ROPS ) if you will be working on non-level t errain.
• BE AWARE of the added length of the sprayer, visibility may be reduced when making turns or backing up.
• DO NO T RI DE or TRANS PO RT cargo on th e s p rayer.
• CO MP L Y WIT H a ll l o ca l, s ta t e, an d federa l to win g req ui rements if y ou w ill be to wing on pub li c ro a d s.
• TURN O FF b oth sp ray er an d vehi cl e, and SET BRAKES or BLOCK WHEE LS before l eavi ng unattend ed.
Chem ical accident proced ures
Im mediate response is necessary in the event of sprayer le aks, bodily chemical conta ct , poiso ning, or spills.
Sp rayer leak If the sp rayer d evelops a l eak, immediately stop sprayin g. Turn off power to the
sprayer and fol low direct ions below, as applicable.
Bodily chemical
contact
Poison ing b y
ingestion or
inhalation
Chemical spills Chemical spills must be quickly con tained and properly clean ed up.
Pers o nal co n ta m i nat i o n can o ccur when ch em i ca l s s pl a s h, sp i l l, or sp ra y
d i rectly onto a pers o n.
1. Immediately follow F irst Aid instructions on chemical label.
General p ro ced ur es can i n cl u d e:
a) Eyes – immediately flush with water.
b) S kin – wash all contaminated skin surfaces with soap and water.
c) C lot hing – remove contam inated clothing. Dispose of heavily
contaminated clothi ng per chemical label i nst ructions.
2. Seek med i cal ad v i ce if in s tru ct ed o n t h e l ab el o r t h e v i ct im ex p eri en ces
symptoms of harmful effects. B ring the chemical label for re fer ence.
In case of poison ing from ingestion or in h alation:
If the victim h as collapsed or is not breathing, call 911. Ot h er wis e:
1. If you are the victim, immediately seek assistance from nearby personnel
because you may becom e incapacitat ed.
2. Immediately follow first aid instructions on chemical label.
3. C all a poison cont rol cent er for further advice. In the U.S., call 1-800-222-1222.
Have th e ch em i cal lab el av ai l ab le fo r referen ce.
R efer t o the ch emi cal label for any s p eci fi c cl ean-u p i n s t r ucti o n s .
Gener al procedures include:
1. Controlling the spill by s toppi ng t he source of the spill.
2. Containing the spill so that it does not spread and get into water sources.
3. C l e a ni ng up the spill immediately.
4. Seeking addition al advice from:
- Chemical manufacturer. S ee ch em i cal l ab el fo r con tact i n fo rm at io n.
- State pesticide r egulatory agency. In the U.S. , call the National Pesticide Info.
Ctr. at 800-858-7378 for assistance in contacting your state’s agency.
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Warning Label Lo cation
WARNING
READ and UNDERSTAND the O wner’s Ma n ual comp letely before using thi s sprayer.
Assemble, test, and use only in accordance with the Owner’s Manual instructions.
READ and FOLLOW chemical label instructions. Pesticides are hazardous chemicals
which must be handled carefully.
KNOW emerge ncy procedures BEFORE handli ng chemicals. Sprayer leaks, bodily
chemical contact, poi soning, and spills require im mediate response.
AVOID inha l ing, ingesting, or coming into conta ct wi th a ny c hemicals.
EXERCISE CAUTION in v ehicle handling. Vehi cl e will be less stable and handle very
differently with filled sprayer attached.
DO NO T TURN ON P OWER to s p r ayer until re ady to s pray in order to a void
uni ntentional spray release.
Impr oper use of the sprayer or handli ng of chemicals c ould result in se r i ous inj ur y
or illness to the ope rator or ne a rby persons/a nimals, or c ould cause damage to the
environment.
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Unpacking
Closely in spect all con tent s in the ship ping carton.
Note that some parts are shipped inside the tank.
• If you have damaged components: Contact the freight company that delivered the unit and
file a claim.
• If you have missing components: Contact NorthStar Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810.
Cart Base
42 0” Gun Ho s e
Tongue Hitch
Spray Gun
Sprayer
Tires
Manual B a g
Axle
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Unpacking the Manual Bag
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T he following items a re found in the m anual bag.
Drain Cap Rubber Washer Gun Clip Large Gun Clip
5/16 x ¾”
Carr. Bolt (4)
Wheel Retainer (2)
5/16 x ½”
Flange Bolt (5)
5/16 Flat
Washer (4)
5/16 Flange Nut (4)
Screw (2)
02346
Pressure Gauge Positive Battery
Clamp - Red
#10 x ¼”
Hose Guide
Hose Clamp (4)
egative Battery
Clamp - Black
Remote SwitchHex Wrench
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Assembly
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Step One: A ttach the to ngue to the ca rt base
Fasten with (2) 5/16 x ¾” carriage bolts and (2) 5/16 flange nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs.
Step Two: Attach the hitch mount to the tongue
Fasten with (2) 5/16 x ¾” carriage bolts and (2) 5/16 flange nuts. Tighten to 20 ft-lbs.
5/16 x ¾ ” Carriage bolt
Cart base
Hitch
5/16 Fl ange nut
Tongue
5/16 Fl ange nut
Step Three: Attach t he cart base to the sprayer
Note: To protect the pump from damage, place two wood planks or spacers under the sprayer to
keep the pump from resting on the ground.
Using (4) 5/16 flat washers, loosely thread (4) 5/16 x ½” flange bolts into the inserts in the
bottom of the sprayer. Center the sprayer on the cart base and tighten to 10 ft-lbs.
5/16 x ½ ”
Cart bas
Spraye
Wood pl anks
or s p acers
(Not included)
Flange bolt
5/16 Fl at
washe
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