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USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL
The original manual was written and approved
The original manual was written and approved
in French. All other languages are translations
in French. The instructions must be read before
use. Keep these instructions in a safe place for
of the original. In the event of a conflict,
imprecisions or discrepancies between the
future reference.
French and other languages, the French version
AREA OF APPLICATION
shall prevail.
Sprayers with EPDM seals are intended for use
AREA OF APPLICATION
with bleach, vinegar, disinfectants, strippers,
caustic soda, alkaline products.
This apparatus is exclusively designed for the
If in doubt, you MUST CONSULT THE
application of GARDEN agents (fungicides,
MANUFACTURER.
herbicides, insecticides).
Always check with the chemical manufacturer
If in doubt, you MUST CONSULT THE
that their product can be applied using a
MANUFACTURER.
sprayer.
IMPORTANT: This apparatus must not contain
or be used to spray chlorine, solvents or acetone-
SAFETY RULES
based or acid-based products. Nor should it
be used for the application of bleach, cleaning
- This sprayer is a pressure apparatus where
products, disinfectants or vinegar.
there is always the risk of explosion with a
projection of liquid if the instructions are not
INSTRUCTIONS
followed.
- Install the
hosing
on the tank (fig. 11).
- If you have any doubts concerning its use,
contact the manufacturer.
- Install the
hosing
on the handle (fig. 11).
- Always follow the chemical suppliers'
- Install the clip on the lance tube (fig. 11).
instructions for the treatment agents (mixing
- Install the two nuts on the lance tube (fig. 11).
methods, dosage, application method, rinsing
- Install the nozzle on the lance tube and the
etc) as well as the instructions supplied with this
tube on the handle (fig. 11).
sprayer.
- Install the carrying strap (fig. 12).
- Check that the apparatus operates correctly by
- Depending on model, assemble optional
checking that there are no leaks when there are
equipment (Fig. 14).
several litres of water in the tank.
- Store the
lance
after use (fig. 13).
- The apparatus must not be used and stored in
SAFETY RULES
temperatures under 5°C or over 40°C (Fig. 2 and 3)
either during the winter or during the rest of the year.
- The sprayer must be used in accordance with
- The solution to be sprayed must not exceed
local / national regulations.
25°C (Fig. 4).
- A sprayer is a pressure apparatus where there is
- Do not use inflammable products, explosive
always the risk of explosion with a projection of
products (Fig. 5).
liquid if the instructions are not followed. If you
have any doubts concerning its use, contact the
- Do not use acidic, and/or corrosive products
manufacturer.
in the sprayer (Fig. 6) unless your sprayer is
- It is equipped with a safety valve calibrated
intended for use with these liquids
at the pressure recorded on the valve or on
- Do not spray in the direction of flames or other
the reservoir, which limits pressure inside the
heat sources.
reservoir.
- Do not use viscous or sticky liquids or liquids
The following are recommended:
that form residues (dyes, greases).
- Never remove the valve from the apparatus.
- Only spray thin watery solutions; thicker
- Do not tamper with the operation of the valve.
mixtures can clog the nozzle.
- For your own safety, the valve must remain in
- Powdered chemicals can be sprayed
perfect working order.
successfully if they are completely soluble in
- Before each pressurising, check that the valve
water. If they are not, or the solution tends to
operates correctly: lift it up manually and then
settle, spraying can still be successful if the
let go. It should return immediately to its original
mixture is continually agitated.
position. If this is not the case, do not pressurise
the apparatus.
- If the material to be sprayed contains
sediment, strain the liquid into the sprayer
- This apparatus is equipped with a switch on
the handle, which enables the hose supply to
bottle.
be
stopped
as soon as the switch is no longer
- Only use in calm weather (no wind) and
held down, to avoid any contamination of the
direct the spraying jet in the direction of the
operator and the environment in the event of an
wind to avoid contaminating the operator.
emergency.
- Always work in a well ventilated area.
- Never remove a part of the sprayer without
- Wear protective clothing, protective gloves,
having previously released the pressure.
protective goggles and a protective mask
- In the event of a breakdown, never carry
when handling the sprayer: filling, spraying,
out any repairs in the field. Depressurise the
apparatus and work in a suitable location to
cleaning, product change, maintenance (Fig. 7).
avoid any contamination.
- Avoid skin contact with chemicals.
- Check that the apparatus operates correctly by
- Avoid inhaling spray mist.
checking that there are no leaks when there are
- Always wash hands thoroughly after use &
several litres of water in the tank.
especially before eating.
- The apparatus must not be used and stored in
- Do not smoke, eat or drink during use.
temperatures under 5°C or over 40°C (Fig. 3 and 3).
- Do not spray in the direction of other people,
- The solution to be sprayed must not exceed
pets or fish.
25°C (Fig. 4).
- Keep other people and pets at a reasonable
- Do not use explosive, acidic, and/or corrosive
distance from the apparatus when spraying (Fig. 8).
products in the sprayer (Fig. 5 and 6).
- Avoid risks of pollution by recovering any un
- Do not spray in the direction of flames or other
used product and its packaging.
heat sources.
- Help protect the environment; only spray the
- Only use in calm weather ideally (no wind) and
surfaces to be treated.
direct the spraying jet in the direction of the
wind to avoid contaminating the operator.
- Always wash any contaminated clothing.
- Do not spray near food or food preparation
- To avoid any drift, spray as close as possible to
the zone to be treated, with no wind.
areas. When spraying crops, pay particular
- Help protect the environment; only spray the
attention to the chemical manufacturers advice
surfaces to be treated.
on time before crops can be eaten.
- Wear protective clothing, protective gloves,
- Seek medical attention if spray gets in your
protective goggles and a protective mask when
eyes or you develop any symptoms after
handling the sprayer: filling, spraying, cleaning,
spraying.
product change, maintenance (Fig. 7).
- Never remove a part of the sprayer without
- Keep other people and pets at a reasonable
having released the pressure by spraying until
distance from the apparatus when spraying
there is no more pressure.
(Fig. 8).
- Never store the sprayer pressurised.
- Do not smoke, eat or drink during use.
- Never store the treatment agent inside the
- This apparatus must not be used by individuals
sprayer.
suffering from fatigue or illness, or by any person
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other
- Store the sprayer out of the reach of children.
medication.
- This sprayer must not be connected to any
other equipment for safety reasons. It must
-Before filling, emptying or carrying out any
only use used with HOZELOCK original parts or
accessories.
maintenance on this sprayer it is essential to
All the sprayer's parts are involved in the correct
depressurise the bottle.
operations and safety of the apparatus and the
- This sprayer is made from many different types
user.
of plastic, and although the liquid you wish to
OPERATION
spray may be packed in plastic, this does not
guarantee it will not damage the sprayer.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the
treatment agents (dosage, application method,
- When filling the sprayer ensure that the
rinsing).
maximum fill level is not exceeded (Fig 12).
- Only prepare the quantity of agent that is
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