Use and maintenance manual INTRODUCTION ................................5 DESCRIPTION OF THE MANUAL'S BASIC CONTENTS ..................... 5 INFORMATION ABOUT THE MANUAL ........................5 UPDATES TO THE MANUAL ........................... 5 COPYRIGHT ................................6 WARRANTY ................................6 TERMS OF DELIVERY ............................. 6 JURISDICTION ............................... 6 TRANSPORTING THE WHEELBARROW SPRAYER ....................
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Use and maintenance manual 5.4.1 MODELS FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ........................25 PRELIMINARY CHECKS ............................26 SPRAYING ................................. 27 CLEANING THE WHEELBARROW SPRAYER (TO BE PERFORMED AFTER EACH USE) ..........28 WHEELBARROW SPRAYER MAINTENANCE ......................29 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ........................... 29 OBLIGATION TO INSPECT THE EQUIPMENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS ( ) ................................
Use and maintenance manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing this M.M. Srl product. Our wheelbarrow sprayers are designed to offer maximum versatility, efficiency, and practicality of use, with particular focus being placed upon operator safety and environmental protection. In order to obtain the best possible performance, it is necessary to have a good knowledge of its characteristics and functionality.
Use and maintenance manual COPYRIGHT The wheelbarrow sprayer's Manufacturer is the copyright owner of this manual. This manual contains texts, drawings, and illustrations of a technical nature that may not be disclosed or transmitted to third parties, whether in whole or in part, without the wheelbarrow sprayer Manufacturer's express written consent.
Use and maintenance manual PACKAGING PACKAGING TYPE: carton box The packaging must be disposed of in appropriate recycling containers, and must never be dispersed into the environment. Keep the packaging away from children. INFORMATION ABOUT THE WHEELBARROW SPRAYER WHEELBARROW SPRAYER IDENTIFICATION The wheelbarrow sprayers have product identification plates affixed to their frames in clearly visible locations.
Use and maintenance manual DESCRIPTION The liquid in the wheelbarrow sprayer is transferred from the tank to the lance, and from there to the nozzle, via a pump. The wheelbarrow sprayer is made up of: - A frame with wheels and an attachment for a hose reel - A main tank - An optional hand wash tank (excluding the wheelbarrow model with a 90 L tank, upon which it is not available)
Use and maintenance manual SAFETY STANDARDS AND USES NOT PERMITTED Using the wheelbarrow sprayer properly, scrupulously respecting the standards listed herein, and rigorously adopting all the precautions necessary to prevent any hazardous situations will prevent the risk of accidents and injuries, will ensure the wheelbarrow sprayer's proper functionality and improve its service life, and will minimize the occurrence of malfunctions.
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Use and maintenance manual • Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer with a aqueous solutions with densities and viscosities greater than water. • Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer with flammable liquids or liquefied gases. • Do not use the wheelbarrow sprayer with fuels or lubricants of any kind. •...
Use and maintenance manual ELECTRIC MOTORS (BATTERY, 230V AND 400V) 2.7.1 SAFE USE OF THE MOTOR, BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER • The battery charger may only be connected to a mains power supply from a minimum of 100V up to a maximum of 240V AC 50/60Hz, using exclusively an adequate power cable equipped with a EURO plug, and, if necessary, connected using an appropriate power adapter (sold separately).
Use and maintenance manual SAFETY SIGNAGE Make sure the safety pictograms are in good condition. If the pictograms have deteriorated, they must be replaced using original replacements requested from the manufacturer, and placed in the position indicated by the use and maintenance manual. Make sure that the safety pictograms are legible.
Use and maintenance manual 2.8.2 SAFETY AND DESCRIPTION PICTOGRAM LABELS Beware of the unit's range of action while it is the function. Do not direct the jet towards people, animals, electrical materials, or any equipment that could be damaged. Product compliant with the safety requirements envisaged by the applicable European directives and regulations.
Use and maintenance manual PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS • Accurately measure the dosages of the plant protection products to be introduced into the main tank. • Make sure that the chemicals utilized are compatible with the wheelbarrow sprayer system's construction materials. •...
Use and maintenance manual WHEELBARROW SPRAYER FUNCTIONALITY WATER CIRCUIT SCHEME motor or lance electric pump by-pass hose in the tank delivery hose tank external suction filter suction hose internal suction filter DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE This machine is compliant with the essential Health and Safety requirements of European Directive 2006/42/EC, as amended.
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Use and maintenance manual Always position the machine in a stable manner, in order to prevent it from overturing. Tank Suction filter Suction hose Motor/electric pump Delivery hose By-pass hose in the tank Lance Frame Handle Wheel Hand wash tank Hand wash tank cover Hand wash tank tap Tank cover...
Use and maintenance manual 4.3.1 TANK The polyethylene tank (1 – Fig. 2) has a smooth inner surface without any sharp angles, which facilitates the liquid mixing and cleaning operations. 4.3.2 SUCTION FILTER The suction filter serves to prevent the pump from suctioning any impurities or residues. The filter can be two types: •...
Use and maintenance manual With the GI 40 control unit 3) The pressure can be adjusted by inserting the connecting rod (1) into the 4 notches (2) until the desired pressure is shown on the pressure gauge (3). Fine adjustments can be made using the adjustment dial (4).
Use and maintenance manual 4.3.8 BOOM (optional) Technical characteristics for the 2-wheels models: Working width 2 m. Manual 2-section compass type opening and closing mechanism (51 – Fig. 2). Painted steel tubular nozzles holder rods. Brass nozzle holders with anti-drip device. DH02 nozzles. Single intake with 40 bar PVC pipe.
Use and maintenance manual 5.1.1 MOUNTING THE WHEELS Take the washer (if provided) and apply it to the frame's axle (30). Apply the wheel (31) to the frame's axle (30) and lock it in place with the wheel stopper (32). Repeat the same operation for all the wheels.
Use and maintenance manual 5.1.4 BOOM ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) In order to assemble the booms on the 4-wheel wheelbarrow sprayers, insert the boom's 2 plates (50) into the guides (“C” shaped pipe) on the back of the wheelbarrow sprayer, and fasten them at the desired height.
Use and maintenance manual HAND WASH TANK (OPTIONAL) The 2 and 4-wheels wheelbarrow sprayers come equipped with a hand wash tank (optional), with a capacity of approximately 7 litres (11). See Fig. 3. In order to mount the hand wash tank, unscrew the tank's cap (14), remove the filter (16), and screw the hand wash tank onto the tank's threading.
Use and maintenance manual BATTERY OPERATED MODELS These models come complete with a rechargeable 7.2 A/h, 17 A/h or 27 A/h sealed gel maintenance-free 12 V battery (based on the version). It is recommended to use an automatic battery charger. Using a manual battery charger, be sure to check its charging capacity (Ampere/h).
This series of wheelbarrow sprayers is equipped with a suction filter (1) with a closure valve (5) and 50 MESH filter cartridges (2), with holes of 0.4 to 0.35 mm. The cleanliness of the filter cartridge must be periodically checked; this check must be carried out more frequently if the liquid contains impurities.
• the ability to disconnect the wheelbarrow sprayer from the electrical power supply network via an omnipolar switch with a minimum opening of 3 mm between the contacts. Do not use inadequate extension cords, and avoid placing adapters between the electrical plug and the electrical outlet.
Use and maintenance manual 8. If using a pump controlled by an electric motor, make sure that it’s properly connected to the electrical line. 9. If using a pump controlled by a combustion engine, check the engine's oil and fuel level. Additional indications regarding the checks to be performed upon the combustion engine and the safety standards for the engine itself can be found in the combustion engine's instruction manual, furnished along with this manual.
Use and maintenance manual CLEANING THE WHEELBARROW SPRAYER (to be performed after each use) The cleaning operations must never be performed while the wheelbarrow sprayer is in function. Always avoid contaminating the environment with the residual treatment liquids while performing the cleaning operations. In order to avoid accidental contact with the chemical products, the cleaning operations must be performed while wearing the same protective clothing used during the treatment.
Use and maintenance manual WHEELBARROW SPRAYER MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Never perform any kind of maintenance while the wheelbarrow sprayer is in function and/or with chemicals present inside the circuit. MAINTENANCE INTERVAL INTERVENTION Check the status and level of the oil in the pump's tank visually (see the pump's handbook).
Use and maintenance manual OBLIGATION TO INSPECT THE EQUIPMENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS (for professional use) “professional user” = An individual who uses plant protection products during the course of a professional business activity, including operators and technicians, business owners, and freelance professionals, whether in the agricultural industry or other sectors.
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Use and maintenance manual systems; the pressure gauge; the pipes and hoses; the filters; the distribution boom; the nozzles; correct distribution; protection devices. For more information, please contact the representatives in charge of sprayer functionality inspections for the regions and autonomous provinces Adjustment (or calibration) of spraying machines The adjustment or calibration of the spraying machines is carried out in order to adapt the equipment to the specific characteristics of the area to be treated, and to determine the correct...
Use and maintenance manual EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE The term extraordinary maintenance is used to refer to types of interventions that must only be carried out by Specialized Technicians. For the extraordinary maintenance operations, please refer to the indications contained in the following table. MAINTENANCE INTERVAL INTERVENTION Check the status of the pump's suction/delivery...
Use and maintenance manual STORAGE If the wheelbarrow sprayer is to remain stationary for an extended period of time, it must be stored in a location sheltered from the weather and protected to prevent any damage. Do not place the wheelbarrow sprayer on soft or excessively sloping ground. In order to prepare the wheelbarrow sprayer for storage, the tank and water circuit must be thoroughly cleaned according to the same procedure used at the end of the treatment cycle.
Use and maintenance manual WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) With the Legislative Decree of 25 July 2005 n. 151, the Italian Government has implemented the European Parliament directives on the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (Directive 2002/95 / EC and 2003/108 / EC). The measures: The decree in particular establishes measures and procedures aimed at: a) prevent the production of WEEE;...
Use and maintenance manual TROUBLESHOOTING (See Fig. 2 on page 17) PROBLEMS PROBABLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS The combustion engine does Refer to the indications contained in the not start or does not function combustion engine's use and maintenance properly manual. The electric motor does not The power cable is not inserted Insert the plug correctly.
M2052902: 50m hose M2102902: 100m hose Max. press. 50 bar High pressure PVC hose M2105021: Max 50 bar 10x17 mm Boom for 2-wheel wheelbarrow sprayers M2000415: 2 m boom – 2 jets Max. press. 10 bar Boom for 4-wheel wheelbarrow sprayers M2000511: 3 m bar –...
“direct jet” mode; widening the jet's diameter increase the flow rate. The supplied nozzle is Ø 1.2 mm. Nozzles with different diameters than the standard nozzle are also available. Use the following table to determine the diameter of the appropriate nozzle based on the treatment to be performed.
Use and maintenance manual 12.2 SPRAY GUN LANCE For insecticide treatments on trees Standard nozzle 2.00 mm (other nozzles optional) WHEELBARROW SPRAYERS...
Use and maintenance manual Declaration of the sprayer's periodic adjustment and maintenance Company details Company name _________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________________________ Prov./State _______________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________ The undersigned hereby declares to have arranged for the periodic adjustment and maintenance of the sprayer described hereafter, in accordance with the provisions of point A.3.6 of the NAP - National Action Plan for the sustainable use of plant protection products.
MODEL: WHEELBARROW MOUNTED SPRAYER TYPE: CAR 35 – CAR 50 – CAR 70– CAR 120 (2 wheels) CAR 90 (1 wheel) CAR 120 - CAR 200 – CAR 300 – CAR 400 (4 wheels) with motorpumps and with electric pumps is compliant with the current applicable provisions: 2006/42/EC (The "Machinery"...
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