7.
Spraying Chemicals
This sprayer is intended for use with water-based solutions of proprietary insecticides,
fungicides, weed killers and foliar feeds. Always follow the chemical suppliers on-pack
instructions as well as the instructions listed below.
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Wear protective clothing, goggles, face mask and gloves.
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Avoid inhaling spray mist.
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Avoid skin contact with chemicals.
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Work in a well-ventilated area.
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Take care to protect children, pets, and fish from exposure to chemicals.
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Wash hands thoroughly after use and especially before eating.
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Wash any contaminated clothing.
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Seek medical attention if spray gets in your eyes or if you develop any symptoms after
spraying.
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Do not spray near food or food preparation areas. When spraying crops, pay particular
attention to the chemical manufacturer's advice on time before crops can be eaten, etc.
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Do not spray any solvent-based material e.g. white spirit.
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Spray only thin watery solutions, thicker mixtures will clog the nozzle.
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Powdered chemicals can be sprayed successfully if they are not completely soluble and the
solution tends to settle, spraying can still be successful so long as the mixture continually
agitated.
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If the material to be sprayed contains sediment, strain the liquid into the sprayer bottle.
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Do not over-pressurize the bottle, or tamper with the pressure release valve.
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After use pay particular attention to the paragraph on cleaning.
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Your sprayer is manufactured from many different types of plastic material, and although
the liquid you wish to use may be packed in a plastic container, this is no guarantee that it
will not damage the sprayer. If you are in any doubt about any chemical you intend to
spray we recommend that you contact the consumer service department at the address
given the check its suitability.
8.
Troubleshooting
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Too much pressure when operating the pump lever.
Broken or loose rubber washer. Inspect every washer and replace/re-install if
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necessary.
Clogged filter or nozzle. Clean the filter/nozzle.
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Low pressure when operating the pump lever.
Dirty rubber washers. Clean all rubber washers with fresh water.
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No pressure when operating the pump lever.
Rubber washer is missing. Place a rubber washer.
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Jammed pump lever.
The pump is filled with liquid. Remove the pump, empty from the liquid and re-install.
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