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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Publication Part Number: 8841 Revision: 1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Backpack Tank Unit The HERBIDOME 350 is a hand-held, shrouded, spinning disc, Controlled Droplet Application (CDA) sprayer. The HERBIDOME 350 is powered by four ‘torch’ type batteries (D-cell/R20), with one set of good quality batteries giving around 40 hours spraying time. It is designed to apply herbicides, within a manually rotating, 35cm diameter shroud, at volumes of around 50 litres/hectare. -
Page 4: Description
Description continued. The HERBIDOME 350 can be used to apply herbicides around and right up to trees, shrubs, buildings, fence lines, borders and pathways as well as for treatment between crop rows. The un-laden weight of the machine, complete with 10 litre backpack, is 6.2 kg. -
Page 5: Operator Protection
OPERATOR PROTECTION Always wear the protective clothing items listed on the product label for mixing and filling. The minimum protective clothing required for spraying with the HERBIDOME 350 is: ♦ rubber gloves and boots ♦ boots/shoes and long trousers ♦ eye protection ♦... -
Page 6: Preparing For Spraying
PREPARING FOR SPRAYING The sprayer is delivered as 3 sub-assembled units; (a) The HERBIDOME 350 sprayhead and handle unit. (b) The Powerpack unit incorporating the switch. (c) The backpack tank unit. To Assemble the HERBIDOME 350 Sprayer Fit the HERBIDOME 350 sprayhead and handle... -
Page 7: Mixing, Filling And Calibration
Always wash off any skin contamination 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 sprayers. Use the minimum dose rate recommended on the label for the intended treatment and add water to make up to the volume required for application with the HERBIDOME 350. - Page 8 '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.
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Page 9: Before Spraying For The First Time
Wipe the backpack tank with a dry Fill the backpack tank with water cloth. and replace the lid . Mix well by gently shaking the Place the backpack tank on the operator's backpack tank. back and connect to the HERBIDOME Never use leaking equipment. - Page 10 The actual flow rate should be checked holding the HERBIDOME 350 in the spraying position (see 'TO START SPRAYING'). Remove the feed nozzle from the atomiser and allow the liquid to flow into a suitable container .
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Page 11: To Start Spraying
TO START SPRAYING Before spraying for the first time check the operation of the sprayer using water and a little detergent only. (see 'BEFORE SPRAYING FOR THE FIRST TIME, page 7) Switch ON the sprayer by turning the switch end piece clockwise to the ON position. Listen to the motor to check that it is spinning, then turn ON the liquid flow by turning the liquid ON/OFF valve. -
Page 12: After Spraying
AFTER SPRAYING 1. Dispose of any surplus spray mix according to the product approval. Store products safely, locked up and out of the reach of children. 2. It is essential to clean the sprayer and backpack tank thoroughly using water and detergent after use. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Atomiser disc spins but does not spray or sprays irregularly. Check: − the metering/ calibration nozzle. If the metering/calibration nozzle is blocked remove and soak in soapy water. NB. Never blow through the nozzle with your mouth. − the yellow feed nozzle. If the yellow feed nozzle is blocked remove and soak in soapy water. - Page 14 HERBIDOME 350 SPRAYHEAD AND HANDLE UNIT, PARTS LIST ITEM PART No DESCRIPTION 4647 SCREW NO.6 x 3/8 SELF TAPPING F/H 5086 PUSH BUTTON 5101 SPRING PUSH BUTTON 6887 CONNECTOR TUBE/BATT CASE MODIFIED 7261 Support Tube 7073 SCREW M5 x 6 CH/HD SLOT 3472 Screw No.6 x 1/4"...
- Page 15 HERBIDOME 350 SPRAYHEAD AND HANDLE UNIT, DIAGRAM 10 11 12 13...
- Page 16 ATOMISER, PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM MICRON ASSEMBLY ITEM PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER 6696 MOTOR HOUSING 4457 SPRING 5320 MOTOR 5398 O RING , BS 012 VITON 5399 SCREW, S/T, No.6 X 3/8” 5403 O RING, BS 012, VITON 5373 ATOMISER DISC...
- Page 17 5363 BATTERY SPRING 5375 CENTRE CONNECTOR 5399 SCREW S/T No. 3 X 3/8” 5466/RG STRAP RETAINING CLAMP 5575 RING TERMINAL 8683 LABEL HERBIDOME 350 7264 BATTERY CASE 7465 SWITCH SLEEVE 7464 SWITCH PLUG 7495 SWITCH CONNECTOR 5107C STRAP ASSEMBLY 5780...
- Page 18 10L BACKPACK TANK UNIT, PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM. ITEM PART DESCRIPTION ITEM PART DESCRIPTION 5207 BACKPACK, 10 LITRE 5779 UNION NUT 5208A 8401 HOSE CONNECTOR 6 mm WITH RESTRICTOR 0.65 mm (1 ring) 4915 SCREW M5 x16mm 8402 HOSE CONNECTOR 6 mm WITH RESTRICTOR 1.00 mm (2 rings) 5863 SCREW M5 x 50...
- Page 19 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...
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- Page 24 Copyright © Micron Sprayers Ltd. 2013 General Enquiries: Australian Enquiries: Micron Group Micron Group Bromyard Industrial Estate, P.O. Box 1246, Berri 5343, Bromyard, Herefordshire, South Australia HR7 4HS, U.K. T +61 (0)8 8582 4077 T +44 (0)1885 482397 E enquiries@enviromist.com.au F +44 (0)1885 483043 enquiries@micron.co.uk...