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Ensure the connection is secure and plug the charger into a convenient mains socket. Turn on the mains
power and leave to charge, see the instructions supplied with the charger for further information on the
use of the charger. When the unit is fully charged, disconnect the charge unit from the mains and
disconnect the charge unit from the handlebar plug. Activate the on/off switch located on the handlebar.
The pump should be heard to work.
WARNING:
Always charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. Never charge the battery in a closed container
(see battery care section on page 8 for further information).
SECTION 3 - USING THE TFS25
Note: SECTION 9 gives training checklist for new operatives.
Once the machine has been set up as detailed in SECTION 2 you can mark out your pitch without delay.
First you will need to choose which marking liquid you wish to use (see SECTION 5). Dilute the liquid
to the desired concentration and thoroughly mix the marking liquid with the water using the specially
marked tank/drums supplied with the machine. Dilution rates are recommended for each product - please
stay within these guidelines.
WARNING:
To avoid splashing of line marking liquid into eyes, eye protection and gloves should be used whilst
handling and pouring line marking materials. In the event of spillage, refer to the Material Safety
Data Sheet for the line marking material being used.
Filling the Tank/Drum
Unscrew the tank/drum cap, and pull out the 10mm tubing so the neck is clear. It is recommended that a
funnel be used to make pouring into the tank/drum easier. The pre-mixed marking liquid can then be
poured into the tank/drum to the desired level (the maximum capacity is 12.5 litres). Once completed, the
10mm tube can be put back into the neck of the tank/drum, and the cap screwed back into place.
As a guide, a typical football pitch with a 700 metre linear line would require approximately 7-8 litres of
diluted liquid for a single pass, walking at an average speed of 2 mph.
It may be necessary to purge any trapped air through the system. This can be done in the following way.
Once the tank/drum has been filled with the required amount of diluted marking liquid, switch the
machine on for 10 to 20 seconds (ensuring a suitable container is available to capture the spray liquid if
necessary). After this time the spray should become solid with no air in the system and the spray pattern
should be steady with no ‘fluttering’ evident. If not then there is still air in the system that will need to be
purged via the separation point on the 6mm tube, located near the spray arm.
Hold the connector between your fingers with one hand and push the tube
into the connector with the other, whilst holding the blue spring loaded
plastic end back, pulling on the 6mm pipe at the same time. This will
disconnect the pump outlet tube from the spray arm. Switch on the machine
and allow the liquid to run out of the outlet tube. Again a suitable container
should be used to catch the liquid. Once the air has been exhausted (allow
15 to 20 seconds to ensure that all air has been expelled) switch off the
machine. Reconnect the pump outlet tube to the in-line 6mm connector.
This is done by pushing the pipe back into the connector.
