Makita BVF104 Instruction Manual

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8SprayingCAUTION:• To prevent sudden spraying, be sure to set thelever cock to STOP, before turning sprayer switchON or OFF.• When spray work is interrupted, be sure to turnswitch OFF, to prevent inadvertent spraying.Fig.1Be sure to check the situation of surroundings beforeturning sprayer switch ON.Operate lever cock to spray.Once spraying is complete, immediately set lever cockto STOP, and then turn sprayer switch OFF.How to use lever cockFig.21. Position "A" is the STOP position.2. Position "B" is the spray position. Release thelever, and it will return to position "A" and sprayingwill stop. (Intermittent spraying)3. Position "C" is the continuous spray position.(Continuous spraying)NOTE:• Check to make sure the tank is loaded withchemical or clean water when operating thesprayer, as continued operation of the sprayer withan empty tank may burn out the pump.• Running the sprayer for prolonged periods with thelever cock closed may have an adverse effect onthe pump as well as drain the battery. Be sure toturn sprayer switch OFF whenever possible.• If spray splutters, or pumps suddenly screeches,the chemical tank is empty, so immediately turnsprayer switch OFF.• Do not spray with the battery cover open and/orwith the back-support cushioning removed, asthere is a risk of damage to electrical system.Moreover, do not spray pointing the spray nozzle atthe sprayer.• Do not forcibly handle the lever cock and/or thespray pipe.Mixing chemicalCAUTION:• Never use Kelthane water dispersible powder(acaricide) because it tends to harden due to heatgenerated by pump during operation, whichcauses the pump to stop. Use a Kelthane emulsion,Akar emulsion or Osadan water dispersible powderas the acaricide.• When using a water dispersible powder or limesulfur, be sure to dissolve well prior to use.• Take maximum care when handling chemicals.Wash away thoroughly if chemical comes intocontact with body.• Chemicals are harmful. Always adhere to chemicalmanufacturer instructions when handlingchemicals.• See the following chart for ratio information that isuseful when diluting chemicals.• When using a water dispersible powder, etc.,dissolve thoroughly in a container such as abucket.ChemicalWaterDilution ratio4L6L8L10L12L15L500 1,000 2,0008mL12mL16mL20mL24mL30mL4mL6mL8mL10mL12mL15mL2mL3mL4mL5mL6mL7.5mL010148Chemical replenishmentWARNING:• When changing chemical, be sure to carefullywash the tank, pump, and nozzle, etc. with cleanwater. Residue of the previous chemical maycause a spray injury. Moreover, if chemicals mix, achemical change may occur, with the danger ofgenerating a toxic gas.• Be sure to wear protective gloves.• Do not change chemical in poorly ventilated locale.(prevent chemical poisoning)Check to make sure the sprayer switch is OFF andreplenish chemical tank with mixed chemical.When filling tank with chemical, always strain chemicalthrough equipped tank strainer.The side of the chemical tank is marked with scaledivisions, so be sure to use these as operationguidelines.Firmly tighten chemical tank lid to prevent leaking.