5.
Mounting the Tank
5.1
Right-Handed Operation
1. Remove the pump cap, pull out the complete pump system and fix the mixer with the clip. Reassemble.
2. Slide the pump lever into the opening on the bottom side, at the same side as the pump's. Turn the lever
until the hole appears. Fix the lever with the large plastic clip, making sure the pin of the clip clicks into the
hole.
3. Fix the second large gasket onto the visible part of the rod. Fix the rod using a large gasket and split pin.
4. Slide the upper end of the pump rod into the connection of the pump. Fix with a gasket and a split pin.
5. Slide the lower end of the pump rod into the connection on the pump lever. Fix with a small gasket and a
split pin.
6. Fix the harness onto the tank. Make sure to hand-tighten both the pump cap and filling cap.
5.2
Left-Handed Operation
The pump can also be mounted for left-handed use. Simply reverse the position of the pump and hose
connection, follow the mounting instructions as per above and fix the harness to the front of the tank.
6.
Mounting the Lance
1. Slide a nut and little gasket onto both ends of the lance tube.
2. Connect the required nozzle onto one end of the lance tube. Connect the other end to the control valve.
3. Slide the filter inside the control valve and connect to the hose. Connect the other end of the hose to the
hose connection on the tank.
7.
Operation
1. Ensure that the backpack sprayer is correctly mounted. Fill the tank with the required liquid and hand-
tighten the filling cap.
2. Operate the pump lever to pressurize the tank.
3. To spray:
Intermittent operation: Depress the trigger on the control valve to operate and release it to stop
o
spraying.
Continuous operation: Depress the trigger and lock it on the control valve. Pump to re-pressurize the
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tank. Unlock and release the trigger to stop spraying.
8.
Spraying Chemicals
This sprayer is intended for use with water-based solutions of proprietary insecticides, fungicides and weed
killers. Always follow the chemical supplier's on-pack instructions as well as the instructions listed below.
Wear protective clothing, goggles, facemask, boots and gloves.
Avoid inhaling spray mist.
Avoid skin contact with chemicals.
Work in a well-ventilated area.
Take care to protect children, pets and fish from exposure to chemicals.
Wash hands thoroughly after use and especially before eating.
Wash any contamined clothing.
Seek medical attention if spray gets in your eyes or if you develop any symptoms after spraying.
Do not spray near food or food preparation areas. When spraying crops, pay particular attention to the
chemical manufacturer's advice on time before crops can be eaten, etc.
Do not spray any solvent-based material e.g. white spirit.
Spray only thin watery solutions, thicker mixtures will clog the nozzle.
Powdered chemicals can be sprayed successfully if they are not completely soluble and the solution tends to
settle, spraying can still be successful so long as the mixture continually agitated.
V. 03 – 15/11/2016
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