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Unpacking Your Tool
Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all its
features and functions.
Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If
any parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before
attempting to use this tool.
Assembly
Pumping mechanism (Main diagram, Figs 1 & 2)
1. Lay the body (Blue tank) on a flat surface so that the straps face up
2. Slide the end of the Pump Handle (2) into the hole in the base. (Fig 2)
3. Secure in place using Plastic 'C' Clip (9). See Fig 2
4. Use the Connecting Rod (3) to join the Pump Handle (2) and Piston Pump
(1) as indicated in main diagram
5. Secure the connecting rod as shown in Fig 1, using Washer and 'R' Clip
(7 & 8)
6. Secure the other end of the connecting rod to the pump handle in the
same way, using the other washer and 'R' clip
7. Check that this works: While wearing the backpack, pumping the handle
beside you should lift the piston up and down
Lance assembly (Fig 3)
1. Slide a Collar (14) over each end of the Tube (13) Make sure the larger
open end faces outwards
2. Slide the Compression Fittings (15) onto the tube, with the 'v' grooves
facing inwards
3. Slide one 'O' Ring (4) onto each end of the tube
4. Screw the Lance Handle (12) into one Collar (14)
5. Screw a Nozzle (10) into the other Collar (14)
Final assembly
1. Screw one end of the Hose (6) into the Lance Handle (12)
2. Screw the other end of the Hose (6) into the outlet on the tank
3. Screw the Filler Cap (11) on to the threaded opening on the top of the
tank
Operating Instructions
Preparation
Whilst the tank is empty, adjust the shoulder straps to suit
Filling
• Before refilling, always release any pressure left in the tank: Depress the
trigger on the Lance Handle (12) and keep depressed until no more air
is left in the tank
1. Unscrew the Filler Cap (11), ensuring that the filter stays in place
2. Pour the liquid to be sprayed into the tank. Do not fill above maximum
level (20L)
3. Replace and tighten the filler cap
Pressurising
• Pump the Pump Handle (2) 6 – 8 times to pressurise the tank for its
initial setup
• To maintain pressure whilst spraying, apply 3 pumps of the pump handle
every 10 – 15 seconds of spraying
Spraying
• To start spraying, depress the trigger, to stop spraying release the trigger
• The spray can be altered from direct spray to a fine mist by adjusting
the Nozzle (10)
• Always release pressure and empty the tank after use
Cleaning
• Keep your sprayer clean
• Always drain fully and release pressure before storing
• After spraying plant feed, weed killer or insecticides, clean the sprayer
thoroughly
Pour clean water into the tank and operate the sprayer to clean internal
parts
Maintenance
• If performance is impaired, or the pressure fails to hold, then a seal may
need replacing. Various replacement seals are included
• Check the filter every time the tank is filled and remove any foreign
objects before each use
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