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Operation – Using the Sprayer
5. Begin agitation if
needed
Some formulations of liquid pesticides do not remain in solution and should
be agitated to maintain a uniform mix.
The pressure regulator equipped on this sprayer can be used as an agitator.
If the
pressure is set below the pump’s pressure switch setting (200 psi), the pump will
continue to run even when not spraying. Fluid will be diverted through the
pressure regulator back to the tank. This bypass fluid will keep the contents of
the tank well-mixed, and allow the sprayer to be used with pesticides classified
as “flowable’ (“F” or or “L”), “wettable powder” (“WP” or “W”), “emulsion”
(“EC” or “E”), microencapsulated” (“M”), or “water dispersible granules”
(“WDG” or “DF”).
6. Operate spray
gun (as needed
for application)
Proper Operation of the spray gun
Cone and Stream spray pattern instructions
1.
Squeeze the trigger to begin spraying.
2.
With choke pulled back, rotate spray pattern selector knob to change between
cone and stream.
Fog and Stream spray pattern instructions
1.
Squeeze the trigger to begin spraying.
2.
With the choke pushed forward, rotate the spray pattern selector knob to
change between fog and stream.
IMPORTANT:
ALWAYS hold the spray gun with a firm grip when spraying
at higher pressures in order to prevent gun from whipping. Keep good footing
and balance at all times.
Note: It is not unusual for the operator to be exposed to chemical drips while
adjusting the spray pattern – gloves should be chemical resistant
Choke pulled back
Trigger lock
Trigger
Spray pattern selector
knob
Spray pattern selector
knob
Trigger
Choke pushed forward
