Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds while bees are actively visiting the treatment area. YARD SHIELD CHEMICAL CONCENTRATE FIRST AID IF SWALLOWED: •Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. •Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. •Do not give any liquid to the person. •Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. IF IN EYES: 20 minutes.–•Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 •Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes. •Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: •Take off contaminated clothing. 20 minutes.–•Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 •Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. IF INHALED: •Remove affected person to fresh air. •If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. •Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. For information regarding medical emergencies or pesticide incidents, call the International Poison Center at 1-888-740-8712. CAUTION Chemical hazard. Wear appropriate protective clothing and devices when working with ECHO Yard Shield concentrate. Chemical causes eye irritation and is harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. ECHO YARD SHIELD SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1. Disconnect quick disconnect valve (A) by pushing silver button. CAUTION To prevent leaking, mix chemical while tank pigtail hose is disconnected from blower. 2. Remove cap from tank. To mix a full tank, pour 1.25 ounces of Yard Shield concentrate into tank. Fill tank with water to 1.5 gallon mark. Use graduation marks on concentrate bottle and backpack tank to mix less than a full tank of solution. Mix only as much as you will use in one session. 3. Replace cap. CAUTION Spilling hazard. Tank must remain upright at all times, otherwise contents may leak from cap. A Mixing Ratios Water Concentrate 1.5 gal. 1.25 oz. 1 gal. .83 oz. .5 gal. .41 oz. APPLICATION WARNING Chemical hazard. Chemical causes eye irritation and is harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Wear appropriate protective clothing and devices when working with ECHO Yard Shield System. Do not spray on or near people or animals. Allow sprayed area to dry completely before permitting people or animals to enter. CAUTION Chemical can blow and drift. Apply on calm days. Otherwise, sprayed chemical can drift up to 150 meters, causing unintentional contact. A full tank of Yard Shield mixture will cover 15,000 square feet. Aim blower at the ground, bushes, shrubs, hard-to-reach places, and mosquito breeding grounds. For best results, position blower 3 - 6 feet from area to be treated and use blower at wide open throttle. Progress at a normal walking pace, sweeping blower in a side to side motion, always overlapping passes. Avoid walking directly into spray. Apply until surfaces are wet but not dripping. People and pets may safely return to area after application is dry. Yard Shield will remain effective for up to 3 weeks, as long as surfaces remain dry. Precipitation will wash Yard Shield away. 12 1. Push silver button on shutoff valve (B) to disengage valve, and prevent chemical flow. 2. Start blower. (See PB-200 operator’s manual for step by step instructions on starting and stopping.) 3. Put backpack on back, and adjust straps for comfortable fit. 4. Set blower to half speed or higher. 5. Connect tank hose to clear hose on blower at quick disconnect valve (A). NOTE Assure blower is operating at half speed or higher before engaging shutoff valve (B). 6. Engage shutoff valve (B) to start chemical flow, and begin spraying. NOTE Chemical flow is gravity-fed. Flow will begin when shutoff valve is connected and backpack is positioned higher than blower. Stopping Procedure 1. Push silver button on shutoff valve (B) to disengage valve and stop chemical flow. 2. Turn blower engine off (Refer to PB-200 operator’s manual.) 3. Disconnect quick disconnect valve (A). B A B B A ECHO YARD SHIELD SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAINTENANCE, STORAGE (According to M86 Web Site (ECHO FAQ's) you can!) 1. After each use, remove cap and rinse tank thoroughly with clean water. CAUTION Never pour pesticides down the toilet drain, into the gutter, or on the ground. 2. Add water to tank and operate system to flush completely. 3. Allow entire system to dry thoroughly before storing. 4. Always store tank clean and empty in a cool, dry location. 5. Follow instructions for engine storage in PB-200 Operator's Manual. SPECIFICATIONS Flow Rate .................................................................... 5.3 oz. / minute @ wide open throttle Spray Type ................................................................. Fine mist...