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yourself and others! Read this
manual and familiarize yourself with
the contents. Always wear eye
protection, gloves and a respirator
when operating this unit.
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SP415 BACK PACK SPRAYER
Part Number 80836 Rev. 1/04
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Introduction
Prepare to Assemble
This manual contains information for the proper assembly,
operation and care of your SP415 sprayer. Carefully read and
follow the instructions contained in this manual before operating your sprayer.
Pump
Chamber
Packing Ring
Nut
Lever
Wand
Nozzle
Cap
Vent
Diaphragm
Tank
Trigger Valve
THE SERIAL NUMBER IS
LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM
OF THE TANK.
Specifications
Net Weight ..................................................... 10.5 pounds (4.8 kg)
Tank Capacity .......................................... 4 U.S. gallons (15 liters)
Tank Material ..............................................Polyethylene (Plastic)
Fill Opening Diameter .................................. 4.5 inches (114 mm)
Pump .............................................................................. Piston Type
Pump Material ......................... Polypropylene with UV Protector
229724Nozzle Cap ........................................................................................... 1
Install the Pump Lever
1. Align the pump lever with
the pump shaft linkage
as shown. (chamber side).
2.
Install the pump lever on
the pump shaft and secure
with the lever bolt
assembly.
3. Tighten the lever bolt until
the lever clamp grips the
pump shaft securely.
Parallel
Pump Lever
Shaft
Pump Shaft
Linkage
Bolt
Assembly
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Assembling the Spray Wand
WandScrew
Cap
Push the wand into the trigger valve and secure with screw
cap. Hand tighten to prevent leakage.
CAUTION!
Do not overtighten!
Trigger
Valve
Adjusting the Shoulder Straps
Buckle
Tightening
1. Place the sprayer on
your back with the
staps loosened.
2. Hold the adjustment
ring firmly and pull
until backpack is
secure in place.
Loosening
Lift up on the buckle to release tension.
IMPORTANT!
After assembling the sprayer, fill the tank with clear water and
lay it on its side. Check for leaks. Return sprayer to its upright
position. Pump the lever 10-15 times and check for leaks.
Most leaks can be stopped by tightening the appropriate
connection or fitting. Any leaks must be stopped prior to filling
the sprayer with chemicals.
Adjustment
Ring
Changing Lever Operating Side
NOTE:
The operating lever may be mounted on the left or right side of
the sprayer tank depending on operator preference.
Connecting
Rod
Pump Lever
Shaft
Washer
WARNING!
Remove all chemicals and wash the sprayer thoroughly
before beginning to change the lever operating side.
1. Loosen the pump lever bolt and slide pump lever off of the
pump shaft linkage.
2. Move the pump lever to the opposite side of the sprayer tank
and install onto the pump lever shaft linkage as shown.
Pump
Chamber
Nut
Retainer
Pump
Lever
Bolt
IMPORTANT!
Make sure that the pump lever is installed so that full up and
down movement of the pump chamber is available.
3. Tighten pump lever bolt securely.
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Calibrating the SprayerSafety Precautions
AIR
WATER
EARTH
Carefully read the labels on chemical containers
prior to use. Chemicals are classified in four
categories of toxicity:
■ Category I, High Toxicity, Red label
■ Category II, Moderate Toxicity, Yellow label
■ Category III, Low Toxicity, Blue label
■ Category IV, Light Toxicity, Green label
There are unique handling recommendations
for each category, and you should familiarize
yourself with them.
Always wear clothing and safety equipment that
will provide appropriate protection against the
materials you are handling. Equipment may
include, but not be limited to:
■ Long sleeve shirt
■ Impermeable apron or coverall
■ Impermeable gloves and boots
■ Wide-brim hat
■ Protective mask equipped with
appropriate filters
Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling
chemicals or while you are spraying. Always
handle chemicals in a well ventilated area while
wearing appropriate protective clothing and
safety equipment. DO NOT STORE OR TRANSPORT CHEMICALS WITH FOOD OR MEDICINES, AND NEVER REUSE A CHEMICAL
CONTAINER FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
Keep chemicals out of the reach of children,
animals, or other unauthorized people. When
not in use, store chemicals in a safe place.
Never blow through nozzles, valve, pipes or any
other component by mouth!
When handling chemicals and when spraying,
make sure you are operating in accordance with
local, state, and federal environmental protection rules and guidelines. Do not spray in very
hot or windy conditions. DO NOT POLLUTE
THE ENVIRONMENT!
After spray application, take a thoroughly
cleansing shower using plenty of water and
soap, then change into clean clothes. Protective
clothing and safety gear should also be cleaned
after each use. IN CASE OF EXPOSURE TO
DANGEROUS CHEMICALS, seek a physician
immediately and be prepared to provide the
label from the chemical container.
1. Hold the wand at
the working
height and spray
a test pattern to
measure the
application band
width.
2. Based on the band width,
identify from the table
Band
Width
below the walking distance
required to calibrate the sprayer.
Band width1.6 ft2.3 ft3.3 ft4.0 ft5.0 ft
0.5m0.7m1.0m1.2m1.5m
Distance to walk165 ft120 ft80 ft70 ft55 ft
50.0m35.7m25.0m20.8m16.7m
3. Attach the flow calibrator bottle to the wand:
a. Remove the nozzle, cap and filter from the spray wand.
b. Mount the flow calibrator cover
to the spray wand.
c. Reinstall the nozzle, filter and
Wand
Cover
nozzle cap.
d. Screw the flow calibrator bottle
into the cover.
4. Using the flow calibrator bottle:
a. Operate the pump lever to
maintain spray system pressure
Filter
Nozzle
Nozzle
Cap
Calibrator
Bottle
when using the flow calibrator
bottle.
b. Hold the wand at your normal
working position and spray into the bottle while walking the
distance identified in step 2 above.
c. Place the bottle on a level surface and observe the liquid
level visible through the side of the bottle. Match the liquid
level to the l/acre (liter per acre) scale on the calibration
bottle.
d. Multiply the l/acre (liter per acre) reading identified in
step 4-c by .264 to determine your application coverage rate
in gallons per acre.
e. Empty the bottle contents back into the sprayer tank.
NOTE:
For improved accuracy in calibrating your application coverage,
repeat steps 4-a through 4-e and average the results.
Typical Nozzle Assemblies
Filter
Tip
Cap
Filter
Swirl
Core
Disc
Cap
Cone NozzleFlat Fan Nozzle
The spraying angle is
changed by turning
Adjustable Cone
Tip
the tip
Nozzle
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Optional Accessories
Part Number Description
761882 Spray hood is used for nonselec-
tive herbicides when spraying under windy
conditions. Comes with Kematal 110-DEF-06
deflector fan nozzle and parts to assemble
spray hood to your existing Shindaiwa spray
wand.
902296 Brass spray boom (27.5") for use
with agrochemicals and foliar fertilizers
applied to row crops. Provides 40" coverage.
JD-12P cone nozzles and 40 mesh stainless
steel filter included.
907873 Flexible annealed copper boom
fitted with three JD-12P cone nozzles. For
use with agrochemicals and foliar fertilizers
on row crops. Can be easily shaped as
appropriate to provide proper coverage.
40 mesh stainless steel filter included.
831107 Brass extension (11.8") complete
with plastic fittings for extra reach. Attachable to original wand .
728139 Brass extension (23.6") complete
with plastic fittings for extra reach. Attachable to original wand .
100016 Brass extension (6.3") complete
with two JD-12P cone nozzles for doubling
output of agrochemicals and foliar fertilizers
on perennials. 40 mesh stainless steel filter
included.
646901 Flow calibrator bottle. For
accurate calibration of backpack sprayers to
prevent waste and damage to the environment.
336115 Brass Y nozzle for use on plants
requiring heavy applications of fungicides.
Complete with two JD-12P cone nozzles, 40
mesh stainless steel filter and plastic
fittings.
AVAILABLE SPRAY NOZZLES
Part Number Description
838052 Constant pressure valve reduces
pumping action, reduces drift and delivers
uniform spraying. Improves productivity and
saves chemicals.
565648 Plastic anti-drip valve for
agrochemicals and foliar fertilizer application. Attaches to wand and is compatible
with any type of cone or flat fan nozzle.
568774 Spray wand assembly (21.6")
Plastic handle, trigger valve and spray tube.
40 mesh stainless steel nozzle and trigger
valve filters included. Fitted with adjustable
cone nozzle.
725267 All brass spray wand assembly
(21.6") for extra duty applications. Trigger
valve and spray tube are brass. 40 mesh
stainless steel nozzle and trigger valve filters
included. Fitted with JD-12P cone nozzle.
568816 Standard Repair Kit and Nozzle
for SP415. Includes (1) Piston cup, trigger
valve needle, trigger valve needle cap,
JD-12P cone nozzle and disc, nozzle cap,
deflector nozzle, flat fan nozzle,
(2) diaphragms and o-ring.
229724* Nozzle cap for attaching flat fan
and cone type nozzles.
452284 All Purpose Wrench for periodic
maintenance and repair.
Nozzle Type
Flat Fan
Cone
Flat Fan
Low Drift
Cone
Flat fan
Deflector
Adjustable
Cone
Part Number
437756110-SF-015 Kematal green, 0.16 gpm @ 45 psi
437764110-SF-02 Kematal yellow, 0.21 gpm @ 45 psi
437772110-SF-03 Kematal blue, 0.33 gpm @ 45 psi
717942JD-10A Stainless steel
217174* JD-12P Stainless steel
437855110-LD-03 Kemetal blue, 0.33 gpm @ 45 psi
457317HC-02 Kematal yellow
457325HC-04 Kematal red
457333HC-05 Kematal brown
457390DEF-04 Kematal red
457408DEF-05 Kematal brown
457416* DEF-06 Kematal gray
323725Yellow0.08 gpm @ 45 psi.
015024Red0.17 gpm @ 45 psi. (Standard w/SP415)
325787Blue0.18 gpm @ 45 psi.
* Denotes nozzles included in the SP415
standard repair kit.
Application
Herbicides
Agrochemicals
and foliar
fertilizers
Pressure
psi (kg/cm2)
45 (3.2)
45 (3.2)
45 (3.2)
45 (3.2)
45 (3.2)
45 (3.2)
45 (3.2)
45 (3.2)
15 (1.0)
15 (1.0)
15 (1.0)
45 (3.2)
45 (3.2)
45 (3.2)
Flow Rate
gal (ml)/min
0.16 (610)
0.21 (810)
0.33 (1250)
0.08 (300)
0.16 (615)
0.22 (830)
0.33 (1250)
0.44 (1680)
0.54 (2060)
0.25 (950)
0.32 (1200)
0.41 (1540)
0.08 (315)
0.17 (640)
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Maintenance
Cleaning the Sprayer
Pump Disassembly (cont.)
After finishing the spray application, empty the sprayer and
wash all equipment in an approved decontamination area.
Pump the lever with
the trigger valve
disconnected until
the discharge runs
clear
WARNING!
Remove all chemicals and wash before storing the
sprayer. Chemical products have different reactions and
can cause damage to the sprayer components and the
environment. Unidentified chemicals left in the sprayer
tank can pose a serious health threat to anyone servicing
the unit and unaware of its presence!
Lubricate
(disassembly
required)
Lubricate
2. Using the 452284 all-purpose wrench,
remove the piston cup fastener and
cup. Replace piston cup as necessary.
5. From the bottom of the piston cup
fastener, push the diaphragm out
towards the top.
4. Remove the two Phillips head screws
and washers located at the bottom of
the cylinder and remove the cylinder
base.
5. From the bottom of the cylinder, push
the diaphragm out towards the top of
the cylinder.
7. Clean all parts and carefully inspect
for worn or damaged parts and replace
as necessary.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order.
NOTE:
Lubricating diaphragms and all moving
parts with a high quality lithium grease
will ease assembly and prolong the life of
the unit.
Troubleshooting: Lack of Pressure
SYMPTOM
Leakage through
the upper cylinder.
After pumping and
pressurizing the
chamber, the pump
lever drops rapidly
CAUSE
Worn or dried out
piston cup.
Cylinder diaphragm
not sealing properly
due to wear or
impurities.
when released.
Pump
Chamber
Piston
Cup
Chamber
Valve
Piston Cup
Fastener
Cylinder
Washer
Screw
REMEDY
Lubricate or replace
the piston cup.
Clean or replace the
cylinder diaphragm.
Lubricate
Periodically clean and lubricate the pump chamber and
actuating linkage with a high quality lithium grease.
Pump Disassembly
Packing
Ring Nut
Tank Lid
1. Loosen the pump lever
connecting rod nut and
remove the connecting rod
from the chamber. Loosen
Pump Lever
Connecting
Rod Nut
the packing ring nut that
secures the chamber to
the tank. Remove the tank
lid and strainer, reach
inside the tank and
remove the agitator from
the pump chamber, then
remove the chamber from
the cylinder.
After pumping and
pressurizing the
chamber, the pump
lever rises slowly
when released.
Low pressure and
pump lever hard to
operate.
Chamber diaphragm not sealing
properly due to
wear or impurities.
Pump chamber
filled with liquid.
Pump Chamber
Chamber Diaphragm
Piston Cup
Cylinder
Cylinder Diaphragm
Clean or replace the
chamber diaphragm.
Tighten screw cap
at top of chamber.
With an empty tank,
pump lever with
trigger valve open
until all liquid is
purged from pump.
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Shindaiwa Limited Warranty
Shindaiwa Inc. manufactures its products to superior standards
of quality to ensure customers obtain the highest level of
satisfaction. In keeping with this goal, Shindaiwa Inc. warrants
the SP415 sprayer to the original purchaser as follows:
Warranty Period
One year from the delivery date to the original purchaser for
consumer and commercial applications.
90 days for rental applications.
Warranty Administration
Within the covered warranty period, Shindaiwa Inc. will, at
their option, repair or replace any defect in material or workmanship, without charge for parts or labor, if this product is
presented at an authorized Shindaiwa dealer.
Warranty Exclusions and Limitations
Shindaiwa Inc. assumes no responsibility for damages, loss, or
injury resulting from:
■ Normal wear and tear
■ Misuse or neglect
■ Modifications to or removal of original component parts
The warranty is limited to the terms stated herein. Shin-
daiwa Inc. disclaims all liability for incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental
or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to
you.
This warranty give you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
Shindaiwa reserves the right to change the design or
specifications of this product without obligation to modify
previously manufactured products.
Owner’s Responsibilities
The owner of the sprayer must demonstrate reasonable care
in the use, maintenance, and storage of this Shindaiwa product.
If a warrantable failure should occur, the owner must deliver
the product to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for
correction. All residual chemicals must be flushed from the
sprayer prior to delivery.
Unidentified chemicals left in the sprayer tank can pose
a serious health threat to anyone servicing the unit and
unaware of its presence!
To obtain warranty service, proof of purchase must be
presented to the authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer when
the product is presented for repairs.
Proof of purchase must include date of purchase and the