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Commissioning
DANGER
Before putting into operation, observe Chapter 2 "For your safety".
WARNING
Danger to health due to escaping spraying pesticides! A leaking device or
leaking components may result in draining or spouting of spraying pesticides. You should
therefore observe the following safety instructions:
Prior to each use, check the device to ensure fault-free condition and leak-tightness.
To perform the leak test, fill the container with water!
Only operate and move the device in an upright position. Do not tilt to one side or hold upside
down.
Inspect all screw joints for tight fitting.
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6.1.2 Venting the container, draining the water and filling with spraying pesticides
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ATTENTION
Activate the safety/vent valve – red button – until the device is depressurised.
Prior to filling the sprayer, observe the instructions relating to particular hazards (R-phras-
es/German Hazardous Substances Ordinance [GefStoffV]) and safety advice (S-
phrases/German Hazardous Substance Ordinance [GefStoffV]) that are provided on the
chemical containers according to regulations.
Observe max. fill level (see technical data). The regulations of the spraying agent manufac-
turer specify the correct dosage and concentration.
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supplied should be used for pre-filtration, especially when spraying pesticides are applied and particu-
larly when powder-based concentrates are used.
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inserting a rod (e.g. a clean wooden stick) into the filling opening until it hits the bottom of the tank.
Mark the upper edge of the filling funnel on the rod (e.g. with thumb). Remove the rod from the tank
and hold it against the litre scale on the outside of the tank. Use the liquid level on the rod to read off
the volume of the product contained in the tank. Ensure that the mark on the rod is aligned to the
upper edge of the filling funnel to prevent any measurement inaccuracies
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CAUTION
You may be exposed to hazards that could injure you when handling the
device and the spraying pesticides. You must therefore always comply with the safety instruc-
tions/safety measures in this user manual, as well as the following instructions:
The device must only be operated when suspended in a vertical or steep upright position.
Pressing the actuation lever down on the quick closure valve initiates the spraying process. This
can be interrupted immediately by releasing the actuation lever.
The pumping procedure makes it possible to influence the spray pressure at the nozzle.
6.1.1 Inspecting the safety valve
Use the supplied filling strainer G for filling the tank. The filling strainer
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Check the volume of plant protection product in the device by
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