Preparing The Device For Use; Assembly; Spray Nozzle And Filter Element; Carrying Strap - Solo 456 Manual Del Usario

2 Preparing the device for use

2.1 Assembly

The pressure sprayer is dismantled before it is
dispatched. It must be fully reassembled again
before it is used.
Installation of the spray tube:
x Fasten the threaded collar (Fig. 2, pos. 9) on
straight and firmly screw the spray tube (6) with
O-ring (16x3 mm) hand-tight onto the shut-off
valve. Do not use any tools!
When your work is completed, the spray tube
should be fitted into the holding clamp at the pump
handle.
Please put the nozzle completely up (Fig. 1).
Installation of the pressure gauge (depending on
the model):
x Unscrew the black threaded collar from the
shut-off valve.
x Screw the black threaded collar of the pressure
gauge accessory kit onto the shut-off valve.
x Insert the O-ring into the threaded collar and
screw the pressure gauge hand-tight into the
threaded collar. Do not use any tools!

2.2 Spray nozzle and filter element

At the factory, a red flat jet nozzle 04-F110 is
assembled as the standard spray nozzle.
Delivery rate: See section 10
A filter element is fitted in the elbow piece
upstream of the spray nozzle (Fig. 2).
Only the spray nozzles listed in section 10 and the
genuine filter element (part no.: 40 74 922 25,
mesh aperture: 0.8 mm [0.031"]) must be used in
this pressure sprayer.
Changing spray nozzles and filter element:
See section 5.3

2.3 Carrying strap

Use the sliding clip to adjust the carrying strap to
the required length.

2.4 Trial run

At the first start-up, at the start of the spraying
season and in frequent use at least once a month,
perform a trial run according to section 5.1 to check
the entire device.
2 Preparing the device for use / 3 Mixing spraying agents and filling the spraying agent tank
3 Mixing spraying agents and
filling the spraying agent tank
When handling the spraying agents, always
follow the safety instructions of these
operating instructions (pay special attention to
section 1.3) and the information provided by the
manufacturer of the particular spraying agent.
Before opening the spraying agent tank,
depressurise the device by pulling on the pressure
relief valve (Fig. 3).
Before pulling on the pressure relief valve (4), the
device must always be in an upright position.
Attention: Keep the device away from your face!
Spraying agent volume:
Mix the spraying agents according to the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
spraying agent. Choose the appropriate volume
according to requirements.
Mixing spraying agents:
Only mix spraying agents out in the open. Never do
this inside living spaces, stables or in storage
spaces that are used for food or animal feed.
Never mix the spraying agent directly in the
spraying agent tank.
Spraying agents in powder form:
x Mix the spraying agent in a separate container,
not in the spraying agent tank.
x Ensure that the mixture is thoroughly mixed
before pouring it into the spraying agent tank.
x Use the spray tube to thoroughly mix the
spraying agent in the tank.
Liquid spraying agents:
x Fill 1/4 of the spraying agent tank with clean
water.
x Then pre-mix the spraying agent with clean
water in a separate container according to the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
spraying agent.
x Pour the pre-mixed spraying agent into the
spraying agent tank.
x Top up with the required amount of clean water
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
x Use the spray tube to thoroughly mix the
spraying agent in the tank.
When using spraying agents that have been mixed
from herbal preparations, the liquid needs to be
pre-filtered.
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