Vector Fog bm100 User manual

Backpack Motorised
Mist Sprayer

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL VECTORFOG BM100 BACKPACK MIST SPRAYER
When spraying outdoors, you should only spray for short periods at a time and when there is not much
wind. When fogging indoors you should start at the furthest part of the building and work your way back
until you get to the entrance or exit.
It’s essential to read the chemical manufacturer’s instructions before you start applying, including
diluting ratio and safety precautions. Only experienced personnel should operate this equipment.
You must exercise caution if fuel or chemicals are spilt, in order to avoid the risk of re or contamination.
Is essential the use of protective equipment when handling chemicals and for this machine in particular.
Incorrect use of this equipment or handled by unqualied personnel could result in serious risk of injury,
bad results when applying or create faults in the machine which are NOT covered under guarantee.
Caution Marks
Please read this manual before using the equipment.
You must wear protective equipment (face/breathing mask, protective
clothing, gloves, etc.) when handling potentially hazardous chemicals.
It is advisable to wear ear plugs to protect the user from the high noise
produced by the machine.
The interior of the machine heats up to high temperatures. Do not add fuel or
chemicals during the operation of the machine or when it is hot after use.
Avoid spraying chemicals upwind.
Risk of electric shock. Do not turn on the machine when the spark plugs
electrode is exposed.

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VectorFog™ motorized backpack sprayers are powered by a two stroke engine. The ratio between
gasoline and oil is 25:1. You can use leaded or unleaded gasoline and oil marked as suitable for two
stroke engines. Let the engine heat up for 3-5 minutes before application. Do not run the engine at full
speed without spraying liquids. This can cause the engine to overheat. Do not stop the machine whilst
on full speed. Reduce the power of the machine before stopping.
Tank capacity 16 Litres
Engine Air-cooled 2-stroke Gasoline engine
Displacemnet 40cc
Spray distance 20 Metres
Starting system Standard recoil
Dimension 41.5 x 50.5 x 71 cm
Weight 10.6 kg
Application range 2600m²

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1 =Pleated hose
For spraying, dusting or spreading in the desired
direction.
2 =Carrying harness
For carrying the unit.
3 =Back plate
Helps protect the back of user.
4 =Back rest pad
Increases carrying comfort.
5 =Air lter cover
Covers the air lter element.
6 =Rubber buers
Elements designed to reduce the transmission
of vibrations created by the engine to the
operators back.
7 =Container ller cap
For closing the container.
8 =Container
Contains the material to be sprayed.
9 =Spark plug boot
Connects the spark plug to the
ignition wire.
10 =Carburettor adjustment screws
For tuning carburettor.
11 =Choke knob
Eases engine starting by enriching
mixture.
12 =Fuel ller cap
For closing the fuel tank.
13 =Starter grip
The grip of the pull starter.
14 =Muer
Attenuates exhaust noises and diverts
exhaust gases away from operator.
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ASSEMBLY
The unit is partly disassembled for ease of shipment and must be completely assembled be-
fore it is used for the rst time.
The only tools required for assembly are a Philips (+) screwdriver and a pair of pliers.
MOUNTING THE ELBOW
To mount the elbow onto the body of the machine rst line the elbow up in a position to allow
for the pleated hose to point forward. Loosen the screw controlled crimps from the end of the
elbow and slide over the body as far as it will go. Tighten the screw back up into the housing
of the crimps.
MOUNTING THE SPRAYING ATTACHMENT
Insert the sprayer extension tube into the pleated end of the elbow. Tighten the screw in the
crimp at the end of the elbow to attach. To attach the spraying attachment with handle and
trigger position the grooves of the tube in line with the extruded guides and slide onto the
extension tube. Once this is a far as it can move rotate the spraying attachment counterclock-
wise until you can hear an audible click. Repeat these steps to attach the sprayer nozzle onto
the end of the spraying attachment.
Attaching the Elbow:
Attaching the spraying attachment:

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CONNECTING THE CHEMICAL HOSE
First slide a hose clip onto either end of both chemical hoses. Push one end of the chemical
hose onto the stub leading from the solution tank. Using a pair of pliers open the hose clip
and slide over the hose and stub and close the clip again. Repeat this process connecting the
other end of the hose to the stub just below the handle. Using the supplied Velcro grips secure
the chemical hose to the pleated end of the elbow.
Repeat this process with the second tube leading from below the trigger to the sprayer nozzle.
ATTACHING THE STRAPS
To attach the carry straps to the back of the machine; hook the metal hooks onto the bottom
of the back plate, wrap the other end of the straps around the top of the top of the back plate
and loop back through the buckles.

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FILLING THE FUEL AND CHEMICAL TANKS
This engine is certied to operate on unleaded petrol and with the mix ratio 50:1. Your engine
requires a mixture of gasoline and quality two-stroke engine oil with the classication TC. Use
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 90 RON. If the octane number of
the regular grade gasoline in your area is lower use premium unleaded fuel.
Do not use BIA or TCW (two-stroke water cooled) mix oils!
The canister should be kept tightly closed in order to avoid any moisture getting into the
mixture.
The fuel tank and the canister in which fuel mix is stored should be cleaned from time to time.
Before fuelling, clean the ller cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the
tank.
Thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fuelling your machine.
To reduce the risk of burns or other personal injury from escaping gas vapour and fumes,
remove the fuel ller cap carefully so as to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release
slowly.
After fuelling, tighten fuel cap as securely as possible by hand.
1. Remove Fuel Cap 2. Remove Fuel Filter 3. Fill with fuel
4. Replace lter and cap.

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STARTING THE MACHINE
Before starting, place the unit on a clear patch of ground. Make sure you have a rm foothold,
keep a rm grip on the machine and check that there are no objects which could be sucked in
by the fan (between engine and back plate).
To start the machine, hold the top of the machine with your left hand and put one foot on the
base plate to prevent the machine from slipping while starting. Open the fuel valve by sliding
the switch up to the open position. Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you
feel the rope go taught then give it a short fast pull. Do not pull the starter rope out more than
about 15 inches as it might break if pulled too far.
Do not let go of the starter rope rather guide it slowly back into the housing so that it can
rewind correctly.
Continue cranking the engine until it begins to re. Then open the choke immediately.
To stop the engine, slide the stop switch to“CLOSED”
1. Open the Fuel Valve
2. Pull the starter until taught 3. Quickly pull the started until 4. Return the starter without
the engine is running letting go
5. To stop the engine slide the Fuel Valve down to the closed position.

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To reduce the risk of serious injury from burns, never attempt to refuel the unit until it has
been completely removed from the operator.
Check for fuel leakage while refuelling and during operation. If fuel or oil leakage is found, do
not start or run the engine until leak is xed and spilled fuel has been wiped away. Take care
not to get fuel on your clothing. If this happens, change your clothing immediately.
Unit vibrations can cause an improperly tightened fuel cap to loosen or come o and spill
quantities of fuel. In order to reduce risk of fuel spillage and re, tighten fuel cap by hand with
as much force as possible.
Your mistblower is a one-person machine. To reduce the risk of eye or other injury from
thrown objects, insure that bystanders are at least 50 feet (15m) away during use. Stop the
engine immediately if you are approached. The assistance of another person may be needed
in placing the unit on your back after starting. In order to reduce the risk of injury to the
assistant from thrown objects or from contact with fumes, the engine should be kept at idle
speed during this brief period, and your assistant should not stand in the area of the outlet
nozzle or exhaust. Otherwise, the unit should be started and operated without assistance. For
specic starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your owner‘s manual. Place the
machine on rm ground or other solid surface in an open area. Maintain good balance and
secure footing.
When you pull the starter grip, don‘t wrap the starter rope around your hand. Do not allow
the grip to snap back, but guide the starter rope slowly back to permit the rope to rewind
properly. Failure to follow this procedure may result in injury to hand or ngers and may
damage the starter echanism.
Never operate your machine if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely and
securely assembled.
Your mistblower produces poisonous exhaust fumes as soon as the combustible engine is
running. These gases (e.g. carbon monoxide) may be colorless and odorless. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury from breathing toxic fumes, never run the mistblower indoors or
in poorly ventilated locations. Ensure proper ventilation when working in trenches or other
conned areas. Keep the space behind the engine clear at all times to allow for the escape
of hot and toxic exhaust fumes. Operate your machine under good visibility and daylight
conditions only. Work carefully.
When working with the mistblower, always wear it on your back using the carrying harness.
Wrap your ngers tightly around the handle, keeping the control handle cradled between
your thumb and forenger. Keep your hand in this position to have your machine under
control at all times.

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Exercise extreme caution when handling chemicals. Follow all safety precautions and
instructions laid down by the manufacturer. Avoid contact with chemicals and chemical
solutions. Be sure the mistblower is the proper tool for the job.
Do not spray ammable liquids; such as gasoline or paint thinner. Such substances create
a risk of re or explosion and may damage the mistblower. Do not spray caustic or acid
solutions. Contact with such substances may cause serious or fatal injury or damage the
property, including the mistblower.
When spraying, stand so that the wind blows the spray away from you and by-standers. Keep
children and pets away from areas that have just been sprayed.
Always empty and clean the liquid container after each use. Residual chemicals may have
undesirable eects during subsequent spraying with a dierent type of chemical (e.g., residual
herbicide may damage or kill plants being sprayed with a pesticide). It is best to ll the
container with clean water and let it drain out with the tap open. Be cautious where you drain
the liquid during the cleaning process. Never store liquid in the container for more than one
day.
The mistblower can be used for spraying chemicals and liquids to control pests and weeds in
fruit and vegetables gardens, on trees and bushes, citrus, coee, tobacco, cotton and many
other areas. It is also useful in the maintenance of young trees, controlling the bark beetle and
other plant diseases.

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PRODUCT GUARANTEE
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This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of original purchase. Any defect that arises due to
faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced or repaired during this period by the seller or
by Purchaser.
The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:
Running the machine without cooling for longer periods than recommended in this manual will invalidate
this guarantee.
machine is dried prior to storage. Damage caused by corrosion due to humidity by wrongful storage will
invalidate this guarantee.