Area Of Application - Hozelock Tecnotop Plus Mode D'emploi

GB USER MANUAL
The original manual was written and approved
in French. All other languages are translations
of the original. In the event of a conflict,
imprecisions or discrepancies between the
French and other languages, the French version
shall prevail.

AREA OF APPLICATION

This apparatus is designed for the application
of hydrocarbon-based solvent products
(wood and framework treatment products,
wood preservatives), hydrocarbon-based
waterproofing agents for façades, hydrocarbon-
based form oil and hydrocarbon-based detarring
agents. It can also be used for the application
of garden plant protecting agents (fungicides,
herbicides, insecticides).
If in doubt, you MUST CONSULT THE
MANUFACTURER.
IMPORTANT: This apparatus must not be used
to contain or spray chlorinated solutions, acids,
oxygenic solvents (acetates, ether, ketones),
bleach or its derivatives, or disinfectants.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Assemble the hose on the reservoir outlet
nozzle and on the lance (Fig. 11).
- Assemble the carrying straps (Fig. 11).
SAFETY RULES
- The sprayer must be used in accordance with
local / national regulations.
- A sprayer is a pressure apparatus where there is
always the risk of explosion with a projection of
liquid if the instructions are not followed. If you
have any doubts concerning its use, contact the
manufacturer.
- In the event of a breakdown, never carry
out any repairs in the field. Depressurise the
apparatus and work in a suitable location to
avoid any contamination.
- Check that the apparatus operates correctly by
checking that there are no leaks when there are
several litres of water in the tank.
- The apparatus must not be used and stored in
temperatures under 5°C or over 40°C (Fig. 2 and 3).
- The solution to be sprayed must not exceed
25°C (Fig. 4).
- Do not use explosive, acidic, and/or corrosive
products with the sprayer (Fig. 5 and 6).
- Do not spray in the direction of flames or other
heat sources.
- Only use in calm weather, ideally without wind,
otherwise direct the spraying jet in the direction
of the wind to avoid contaminating the operator.
- To avoid any drift, spray as close as possible to
the zone to be treated, with no wind.
- Help protect the environment; only spray the
surfaces to be treated.
- Wear protective clothing; protective gloves,
protective goggles and a protective mask when
handling the sprayer: filling, spraying, cleaning,
product change, maintenance (Fig. 7).
- Keep other people and pets at a reasonable
distance from the apparatus when spraying
(Fig. 8).
- Do not smoke, eat or drink during use.
- This apparatus must not be used by individuals
suffering from fatigue or illness, or by any person
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other
medication.
- This sprayer must not be connected to any
other equipment for safety reasons. It must
only use used with HOZELOCK original parts or
accessories. All of the sprayer's parts are specifically
developed to ensure the correct operation and
safety of the apparatus and the user.
OPERATION
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the
treatment agents (dosage, application method,
rinsing).
- Only prepare the quantity of agent that is
strictly necessary and for one application.
- Preparation of the solution to be sprayed:
a) Powder product (soluble or wettable):
prepare the solution in a bucket before
decanting it into the reservoir through the filling
hole.
b) Liquid-based product (to be diluted in
water): fill the tank with 1 to 2 litres of water,
pour in the dose of liquid product, then fill up
with the required quantity of water (Fig. 12).
During use
- Pump a few times to prime the apparatus
(Fig. 13) until spraying starts (Fig. 14), then
pump at a regular rate.
- Adjust the jet (Fig. 15).
After use/ Cleaning
After each use:
- Eliminate any residual pressure that may
remain in the apparatus by spraying until there
is no more pressure.
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