B&G Multi Dose Bait Gun User Manual

For Multi-Dose Guns purchased after August 2012
Safety Precautions
• Always wear personal protection equipment required
by the insecticide label.
• Keep cap on bait tubes not in use and while
transporting the bait gun.
• Always follow label directions on gel bait
insecticides for use and disposal of empty syringes.
Suggested Uses
• For the application of paste or gel formulations of
insecticides.
• Setting 1-4 are calibrated for syringes with paste
or gel formulations.
Before Starting
• Be sure the plunger rod moves smoothly and is not bent.
• Push the rod release lever forward to move the plunger to
the base of the gun.
Operating Instructions
Attach Syringe
• Retract the plunger to the base of the gun.
• Place the syringe between the locking tabs and twist to the
right.
Select Setting
• Select the setting (1-4) by pulling the
adjustment knob out and turning to the
right or left.
• Align number with the triangle point on
the side of the gun.
Plunger Rod Maintenance
• The Plunger Rod does not
need oil or any lubrication.
• The addition of oil to the
Plunger Rod will result in
dirt sticking to it and block-
ing movement.
MULTI-DOSE BAIT GUN
USER'S MANUAL
Operation
Setting #2, 3 - This setting typically delivers 0.35 grams of
bait, depending on the product.
Settings #4 – This setting will
deliver the 0.50 gram place-
ment recommended by the
label on Advance, Advion,
Alpine, and Vendetta. Two
(1 gram) or three (1.5 grams)
trigger pulls will deliver the
large placements for Maxforce.
Care and Maintenance
• When not in use, store the gun so that the plunger rod will
not be damaged or bent.
Note: Always start with a fresh bait tube each day. Over
time, when exposed to air, some baits tend to solidify and
make the gun difficult to operate.
Damaged Plunger Rod
• To replace the rod, do not take the gun apart.
• Unscrew and remove the end of the plunger rod, then lightly
press the release knob and pull the rod out of the back of
the gun
• Insert new rod carefully through back of the gun, then at-
tach the tip of the rod.
Trouble Shooting
Problem: Syringe does not hold securely to gun
Solution: • Check for o-ring, replace if missing.
Problem: No bait delivered with trigger pull
Solution: • Check the tip of the syringe for dry bait plug;
Problem: Bait continues to drip after trigger pull
Solution: • Select a lower setting.
Setting #1 – This setting will deliver
the 1/4 inch or the 0.25 gram place-
ment recommended by all the major
gel-bait products, including Advance,
Advion, Alpine, Invicta, Maxforce, and
Vendetta.
check the position of the plunger rod against the
back of the syringe.
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