Craftsman 486.24534 - Manual (Page 4)

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR SPRAYER
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your sprayer.
Compare the illustratfon below with your sprayer to familiarize yourself with the various controis and their locations.
SPRAY GUN TRIGGER Turns the flow to the nozzle
on or off.
NOZZLE Adjusts the spray pattern from a fine mist to
a straight stream.
BEFORE STARTING
it is important to test the boom and spray gun with plain
water before attempting actual spraying. This will enable
you to check the sprayer for leaks and to adjust the spray
pattern. If a leak should occur, thread tape may be used
to better seal the fitting.
HOW TO START YOUR SPRAYER
• Once the sprayer is connected to a power source
the pump will start whenever a pressure drop is
caused by squeezing the spray gun trigger. A
pressure switch on the pump turns the motor on
when the system pressure drops below 35 psi.
HOW TO STOP YOUR SPRAYER
• The pump will turn of whenever a pressure buildup
to 35 psi is caused by releasing the spray gun
trigger.
USING YOUR SPRAYER
• The spray gun has an adjustable nozzle which allows
the spray pattern to be adjusted from a cone shaped
fine mist to a straight stream.
• Do not subject the pump to continuous rapid on and
off cycling (one second intervals) for long periods of
time. This occurs when the spray gun is adjusted for a
very low rate of flow.
• Disconnect the sprayer from the power source to
conserve energy from the battery during periods of
idleness. While the resting sprayer is connected, the
pump will run periodically as the system pressure
gradually drops below 35 psi.
• Stay clear of flowers, shrubs and evergreen trees
when spraying weed control solutions. Avoid contact
of the solution with these sensitive plants.
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CAUTION: Wear eye protection, gloves
and protective clothing when handling
and working with lawn chemicals.