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Operation
Operating Instructions
Important:
Rinse the inside of the container
with cold water before use. Before using any
chemicals including herbicides, pesticides,
insecticides and weed killers etc., it is advisable
to familiarise yourself with the sprayer operation
by filling it with water and testing the various
spray patterns. Thick mixtures can clog the
spray nozzle. Solutions of this kind should be
strained and diluted to prevent blockages. Wash
the container, all attachments and your hands
thoroughly after each use.
• Refer to diagram for assembly guidance.
• Left or right-handed operation can be
achieved by changing the pump mechanism
from position
LEFT
to position
RIGHT
.
• Unscrew container cap
A
and fill liquid to the
required level. Ensure that filter is sitting inside
bottle as shown on diagram. DO NOT exceed
the 12L mark on the 12L Knapsack Sprayer.
• Replace container cap
A
and tighten firmly
by hand. Make sure that the other container
cap is also tight to prevent air escaping
during use.
• Firmly screw Lance Assembly
D
to the Handle
Assembly
C
.
• Adjust straps for comfort.
• Pump handle
B
and start spraying by pressing
the on/off trigger on handle assembly
C
. The
handle assembly is equipped with a lock for
continuous spraying. Press trigger and slide
it forward until locked. To unlock, slide the
trigger back and release it.
• Pump handle periodically to maintain
pressure for ongoing spray flow.
• Adjust the twin nozzles for required spray
pattern. To use only single nozzle, replace any
of the two outside nozzles with the centre
nozzle cap.
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