Micron Herbidome 350, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Publication Part Number 8841 Revision 1 ...

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Page 3: ... An electric motor spins the atomiser disc to produce spray droplets Liquid is fed by gravity through a colour coded yellow feed nozzle CONTENTS Page Description 3 Safety 4 Operator protection 5 Preparing for spraying 6 Mixing filling and calibration 7 Before spraying for the first time 9 To start spraying 11 To stop spraying 13 After spraying 13 Troubleshooting 14 Parts List Sprayhead 15 Parts Li...

Page 4: ...ent take special care to avoid water pollution See spraying sections for guidelines on safe use of the HERBIDOME 350 in operation Always read the product label carefully to determine approved applications maximum dose rates maximum number of treatments operator protection required necessary environmental protection measures N B Dose rate refers to the amount of chemical product applied per hectare...

Page 5: ... required for spraying with the HERBIDOME 350 is rubber gloves and boots boots shoes and long trousers eye protection long sleeved shirt Note a Acoustic information the sound pressure level at the operator s ear does not exceed 70 dB A b Vibration the weighted RMS acceleration value at the hands when using this machine does not exceed 2 5 m sec2 ...

Page 6: ...ad and handle unit to the Powerpack by first pushing the electrical plug on the powerpack 1 into the socket on the sprayhead and handle unit 2 Then depress the white button 3 on the sprayhead and handle unit whilst pushing it into the Powerpack until the button locates in the hole provided 4 Remove the switch end piece as follows by unscrewing the Screw Switch Plug Insert four batteries D cell R20...

Page 7: ...pray mix Always wear gloves when handling agrochemicals and equipment Always use the correct equipment when mixing and measuring Always wash off any skin contamination Always clean all equipment after use With the HERBIDOME 350 herbicides are normally applied at around 50 litres total spray volume per hectare These are lower volumes than recommended for high volume application with knapsack spraye...

Page 8: ... one of the following hazard ratings very toxic toxic or corrosive Micron do not generally recommend using spray mixes more than ten times the maximum concentration recommended for high volume application with knapsack sprayers The safest product and lowest dose rate appropriate for the treatment should be used at all times To prepare the spray mix select the dose rate of product to be applied per...

Page 9: ...of detergent 2 to 3 drops With the sprayer in the correct position see TO START SPRAYING check for leaks Turn the switch end piece clockwise to the ON position to start atomiser motor now turn on the flow by turning the liquid ON OFF valve see Description Spray on one spot preferably on clean dry concrete for about 30 seconds with the spray head held just above and at an angle of five degrees to t...

Page 10: ...The details of the 3 restrictors are as below Important note The above table is based on a forward speed of 3 kph and the formula used is Nozzle flow rate L min Application rate L ha treated x Walking speed kph x Sprayed width metres divided by 600 You will note from the attached pictures the restrictors are supplied as part of the outlet side hose connector of the in line liquid feed on off tap N...

Page 11: ...liquid ON OFF valve Start walking immediately spray liquid is emit ted When spraying the spray head should be held as close to the ground or the top of the weed canopy as possible with the shroud at an angle of approx 5 degrees to the horizontal The leading edge of the fringe fitted to the shroud should be touching the ground or the top of the weed canopy The shroud will be seen to rotate It is im...

Page 12: ...lectric motor A water and detergent mix should be put in the backpack tank swilled around and disposed of according to local regulations The sprayer and backpack tank should be wiped down externally using a cloth 3 Periodically remove and clean the atomiser disc 4 After working with agrochemicals or handling spraying equipment always thoroughly wash hands and exposed skin All protective clothing s...

Page 13: ...blow through the nozzle with your mouth the atomiser disc is clean and undamaged Clean or replace if necessary the liquid ON OFF valve for blockage Clean if necessary B Atomiser disc fails to spin or spins unevenly Check that the batteries and balance weight are fitted correctly the condition of the batteries Replace if necessary that electrical terminals and contact points are clean and that elec...

Page 14: ... 1100mm 11 2 5103 PIN CONNECTOR 12 2 6886 RECEPTACLE 1 4 M 13 1 5085 ELECTRIC SOCKET 14 1 4993 2000 TUBE 6mm ID x 9mm OD 15 2 6028 CLIP HOSE 9 1 WIRE 16 1 7260 ALUMINIUM TUBE DIA 25x1 5mm 17 4 6832 GRUB SCREW M6 x 6 18 1 6834 THRUST RING TOP 19 1 8308 SLEEVE 20 1 8306 COLLAR 21 1 8307 WASHER 22 1 6854A BODY DOME 23 2 6884 SCREW M3 X 25 CH 24 2 6388 RECEPTACLE 1 4 F 25 2 5976 NUT M3 NYLOC 26 1 ATOM...

Page 15: ...15 HERBIDOME 350 SPRAYHEAD AND HANDLE UNIT DIAGRAM 2 3 4 1 9 6 5 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 25 24 23 26 31 32 30 10 11 12 13 7 8 29 27 15 ...

Page 16: ...NG BS 012 VITON 7 1 5373 ATOMISER DISC 8 1 5372 ATOMISER DISC FIXING SCREW 9 1 5407 WASHER 10 1 6695 MOTOR FRONT PLATE 11 2 6717 COVER TERMINAL 12 1 3512 23 TUBE NYLON 1 8 ODX23cm LONG 13 1 4134 24 WIRE 1 sq mmx24cm LONG BLACK 14 1 4368 24 WIRE 1 sq mmx24cm LONG RED 15 2 5045 EYELET ATOMISER PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM MICRON ASSEMBLY 8 7 9 5 10 4 3 6 2 15 1 11 13 12 14 ...

Page 17: ... 2 5109 SCREW PT M3 X 6 PAN HD 10 1 5363 BATTERY SPRING 11 1 5375 CENTRE CONNECTOR 12 1 5399 SCREW S T No 3 X 3 8 13 1 5466 RG STRAP RETAINING CLAMP 14 3 5575 RING TERMINAL 15 1 8683 LABEL HERBIDOME 350 16 1 7264 BATTERY CASE 17 1 7465 SWITCH SLEEVE 18 1 7464 SWITCH PLUG 19 1 7495 SWITCH CONNECTOR 20 1 5107C STRAP ASSEMBLY 21 1 5780 VALVE CLAMP 22 1 5956 SCREW M5 x 12 POZI POWERPACK PARTS LIST AND...

Page 18: ...8401 HOSE CONNECTOR 6 mm WITH RESTRICTOR 0 65 mm 1 ring 3 2 4915 SCREW M5 x16mm 12 1 8402 HOSE CONNECTOR 6 mm WITH RESTRICTOR 1 00 mm 2 rings 4 2 5863 SCREW M5 x 50 13 1 8403 HOSE CONNECTOR 6 mm WITH RESTRICTOR 1 15 mm 3 rings 5 1 5206 FRAME 6 1 5600 ELBOW 1 4 BSP x 8mm 7 1 6029 CLIP HOSE WIRE 11 9mm 8 1 5414 90 TUBE 8mm x12mm OD 9 1 5776A TAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 19: ...nd safety requirements Signature of authorised Representative Name of manufacturer or supplier Micron Sprayers Ltd Full postal address Bromyard Industrial Estate BROMYARD Herefordshire Country of origin England Post code HR7 4HS Description of Product Battery powered hand held agricultural spraying machine Name and model number of machine HERBIDOME 350 Place of Issue Bromyard England Name of autho...

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