OWNER’S MANUAL
OPERATION - USING THE SPRAYER
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ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label when spraying.
Long pants and sleeves, chemical-resistant gloves, and eye protection are strongly recommended. Additional
protective gear may be required depending on the particular pesticide.
!
WARNING
Note:
A reserve, clean container capable of holding at least 8 gallons/30 Litres should be kept for use when the sprayer tank needs
to be emptied temporarily for repairs. It is advisable to purchase a reserve tank suitable for pesticide storage for use in these
circumstances. The container should be properly labeled as to its contents if it is used.
1.
Review safety
information
Review the “Operation – Important Safety Information”
related to Chemical Application Safety and
ATV Vehicle Handling Safety provided in this manual.
2.
Wear personal
protective
equipment
Wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label.
3.
Turn on power
Turn on the power to the sprayer.
1.
Verify the remote switch is connected to the pump power cord.
2.
Turn the remote switch to the “ON” position.
Note: The pump will start automatically when power is turned on. The pump will cycle on and off
as needed to retain pressure in the hose.
4.
Begin agitation
if needed
Some formulations of liquid pesticides do not remain in solution and should be agitated to
maintain a uniform mix.
An optional
pressure regulator/agitator
is available for use with this sprayer. This should be used when
spraying pesticides classified as “flowable” (“F” or “L”), “wettable powder” (“WP” or “W”), “emulsion”
(“EC” or “E”), “microencapsulated” (“M”), or water dispersible granules (“WDG” or “DF”). (See
pesticide label to determine its classification.)
Contact your point of purchase for any questions about the appropriate use of the sprayer and/
or optional accessories.
5.
Squeeze trigger
& adjust nozzle
To spray, squeeze the gun trigger.
Twist the spray nozzle to adjust from a straight stream to hollow cone spray pattern
, as
recommended on the chemical label for proper delivery rate.
Note: It is not unusual for the operator to be exposed to chemical drips while adjusting the nozzle
– gloves should be chemical resistant.
Spray nozzle
6.
Leaving
unattended
If the sprayer must be left unattended at any time:
a)
Disconnect power to the sprayer.
b)
Relieve system pressure by depressing the gun trigger.
c)
Turn off the vehicle. Set brake or block the wheels.
4.
Discontinue use
if clogged or
inoperative
If the sprayer becomes clogged or inoperative during use, discontinue use immediately.
- DO NOT attempt to service while chemicals are in the sprayer and power is connected.
- Return to service area to review instructions for troubleshooting before attempting to service.
**ATTENTION**
SKU# D30SS continue with
Step 3.1
SKU#D60SS andD98SScontinue with
Step 3.2
STEP 3.1: OPERATE THE SPRAYER (SKU# D30SS)
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