Operation; Maintenance; Maintenance Guide - Swissmex MX Serie Manual De Operador

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OPERATION

Always use the strainer when filling the tank up with liquid.
Mix the solution in a separate container, following the supplier directions on the box.
Pour pre-mixed solution into sprayer and cap.
Place the sprayer on your back and pressurize tank by pumping 25 times approx.
You will need to pump once each 3 or 4 seconds to maintain the desired spraying pressure.
For a continuous spraying, fix the shut-off valve lever with the lever lock.
Move the nozzle cap to change the spraying pattern.
The use of agrochemicals is dangerous, it should be operated with care.

MAINTENANCE

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Since the sprayer needs little maintenance, if you follow the steps mentioned in this manual its lifespan will be very long.
Do not keep the sprayer with pressure after finishing your spraying job, release the pressure through the nozzle depressing the trigger, then
take the cap and strainer out and pour the remaining solution. Now rinse system with fresh water as follows:
Pour approximately 1/2 gallon of fresh water in the tank, pressurize and flush, the pumping system by pressing trigger at least 2 minutes, then
drain all remaining water.
Carrying straps are made of non-absorbent materials, nevertheless in case of solution spillage, wash them with fresh water to eliminate all risk
of skin irritation.
A unit that has been used with herbicides should never be used to spray insecticides, unless the sprayer has been properly cleaned and all
other chemicals neutralized. Failure to do this could cause you to kill plants that have been sprayed.
Always follow manufacturer's instructions of the chemicals in use to avoid accidents and take maximum advantage of the product.
Store your sprayer clean, empty and dry in a place protected from sunlight.
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5.1 MAINTENANCE GUIDE

Below are instructions for maintaining your spray:
Rinse with clean water externally and internally, to avoid risk of contamination. To keep your sprayer in good condition it is recommended to change the
following parts when servicing your sprayer:
- Checks for O-rings
Disassembly instructions:
1.- Place the sprayer on a flat surface. Pull the pin from the upper end out of the pump lever.
2.- Loosen the pump holder nut and take the lever out.
3.- Pull out pump tube and check the plastic ball and the piston inside the tube, remove piston and make sure the ball and piston is clean and in good
shape, if not replace it.
3.- Once you replace it, repeat this steps backwards. Do not forget to lubricate it.
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To keep your sprayer in good conditions of use is necessary to maintain oiled the following parts:
Nozzle O-rings ,gun o-rings , piston ring , gasket, breather valve and cap gasket.
- Piston Ring - Gun o-rings - O-rings for nozzle
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NOTE:
To ensure good performance use original
"SWISSMEX-RAPID" spare parts
- Gasket - Breather valve
NOTE:
To lubricate all parts, use
multipurpose grease.
OIL PUMP TUBE AND PISTON SLEEVE BEFORE
ATENTTION
ASSEMBLING IN THE SPRAYER.