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HOSE END 

WATERING  

TIMER

CO72A

TAblE Of CONTENTS

INTRODuCTION

Introduction........................................1
Glossary..............................................2
Battery.installation.............................3
Timer.installation................................4
Technical.data.....................................5

Programming
Set.automatic.watering......................6
Changing.start.time............................7
Manual.start........................................8
Stop.or.NO.watering...........................9
Red.LED.-.operating.states..............10
Extra.watering.cycles.......................11
Troubleshooting................................12
Warranty...........................................14.
Notes.................................................13

CO72A.-.Hose.End.Watering.Timer

Thank you for purchasing this timer, please read 
the operating instructions carefully to familarize 
yourself with the features and modes of operation 
before using the Hose End Watering Timer.

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GlOSSARy

1. Inlet: 3/4 in. female hose  

end connection

2. Union nut
3. Control dials

4. Battery compartment
5. Clear screw-on cover
6. Outlet: 3/4 in. male  

hose end

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bATTERy INSTAllATION

TIMER INSTAllATION

TECHNICAl DATA

SET AuTOMATIC WATERING

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Make sure the filter is in place and screw the 
timer to the outdoor faucet by attaching the side 
with the female hose thread connection to the 
faucet or hose end, then turn it clockwise (A) - 
hand tighten only. Loosen the union nut to allow 
the hose end connection to swivel (B). Be sure 
to re-tighten the union nut after the hose end 
connection is tightened. Connect the timer male 
hose thread side to your system or garden hose.

DIG.-.2.Dial.Hose.End.Watering.Timer

Model.Number:.

CO72A

Operating.Pressure:.

10-90 PSI

Battery:.

Use a standard 9 Volt 

ALKALINE

 battery.

Fluid:.

Only use cold water with NO 

added chemicals. 

Frequency.Options:

Every 6 hrs, 12 hrs, 24 hrs, 48 hrs, Every 3rd Day,
Every 4th Day, Every 5th Day, Every 7th Day.

Run.Time.Options:

2, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 120 or 240 Minutes. 

SET.RUN.TIME.&.WATERING.INTERVAL
1..

Turn 

“LEFT”

 dial to select RUN TIME.

2..

Turn 

“RIGHT”

 dial to select INTERVAL.

3..

Push 

“ENTER”

 - The Red LED will appear solid 

for 

10.seconds

 to confirm your selections, and 

then it will initially water for the duration of the 
selected RUN TIME. 

In.24.hrs.the.timer.will.begin.operating.at.the..
selected.INTERVAL.

 

CHANGING START TIME

MANuAl START

STOp OR NO WATERING

RED lED – OpERATING STATES

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TO.CHANGE.THE.START.TIME..
(Minimum.6.Hours)
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While the Red LED is solid ON (see pg 6, step 3), 
turn the 

“RIGHT”

 dial to select the DELAY time 

& press 

“ENTER”

 again. This moves the START 

time forward by the hours selected.

RUN.TIME.will.begin.at.that.time.&.thereafter.at.
the.selected.INTERVAL.

HOW.TO.STOP.THE.TIMER.WATERING
1..

Turn

.“LEFT”.

dial to the OFF position.

While.the.RUN.TIME.(left).dial.is.in.the.“OFF”.
position.NO.watering.will.happen.
Note:.

To re-commence automatic operation, 

move the 

“RUN.TIME”

 dial to any other position.

SETTING.THE.TIMER.TO.START.MANUALLY
1..

Turn 

“LEFT”

 dial to select RUN TIME.

2.

 Turn 

“RIGHT”

 dial to MAN and press 

“ENTER”

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Note:.

Running a manual run time will not change 

any program previously entered.

Watering.will.begin.and.end.at.selected..
RUN.TIME.

 

Red.LED.-.OPERATING.STATES
as.follows:..

1..SOLID:

Confirms program & allows  

“START.TIME”

 change

2..FLASHING

 

-.30.Seconds:.

“ALL.IS.RUNNING.CORRECTLY”

3..FLASHING

 

-.1.Second

:

“BATTERIES.NEED.CHANGING”

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ExTRA WATERING CyClES

TROublESHOOTING

WARRANTy

WARRANTy

The manual operation mentioned previously  
(pg. 8), can be used for running an extra cycle 
while the timer is programmed.

The 

“MANUAL”

 cycle will run immediately after 

the enter button is pressed.

The timer will resume the automatic program 
once the manual time has elapsed.

1..

Ensure your faucet is turned on.

2. Ensure your battery is in good condition. 

USE.ONLY.ALKALINE.BATTERIES.

Note:

 When the timer is not using an automatic 

program, it must be in the 

“OFF”

 position.

Turn the faucet 

“OFF”

 when the timer is not in use.

MAINTENANCE

Turn the faucet off when the timer is not in use. 
Check and clean screen washer periodically  
as needed. 
Remove the battery if the timer will not be used for 
a prolonged time. 
Shut off faucet and bring timer indoors when  
temperatures drop below freezing.

DIG CORPORATION warrants these products to be free 
from defects in material and workmanship for a period 
of one (1) year from date of purchase. DIG will repair or 
replace, at its option, free of charge, this product if it has 
proven to be defective within the one year period when 
said product is returned at customer expense to DIG 
within the warranty period. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT 
COVER ANY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE REMOVAL AND 
REINSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT. This warranty does 
not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, 
neglect, modification or improper installation, use for other 
than its intended purpose or use with water with subjection 
to line pressure in excess of 80 lbs. per square inch. This 
warranty shall extend only to the original purchaser of the 
product for use by the purchaser. This warranty shall not 
cover batteries or any malfunction of the product due to 
battery failure. The obligation of DIG CORPORATION under 
this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at its 
factory this product which shall be returned to the factory 

within one year after the original purchase and which on 
examination is found to contain defects in material and 
workmanship. DIG CORPORATION SHALL IN NO EVENT 
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND; THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF 
DIG BEING LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF 
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW 
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION 
OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Unattended use 
for prolonged periods without inspection to verify proper 
operation is beyond the intended use of this product, 
and any damage resulting from such use shall not be 
the responsibility of DIG CORPORATION. There are no 
warranties which extend beyond the description on the face 
hereof. In the case of purchase of the product for use other 
than for irrigation purposes, DIG CORPORATION hereby 
disclaims any implied warranties including any warranties of 
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.  

WARRANTy

TECHNICAl ASSISTANCE

NOTES

1210 Activity Drive

Vista, CA 92081-8510, USA

www.digcorp.com

e-mail: [email protected]

Should you encounter any problem(s) with this 
product or if you do not understand its many 
features, please refer to this instruction first. 
If further assistance is required, DIG offers the 
following customer support: 
Technical Service USA 
DIG’s Technical Service Team is available to 
answer questions in English and Spanish from 
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST) Monday-Friday (except 
holidays) at 800-344-2281. Questions

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English 

and Spanish can be e-mailed to questions@
digcorp.com or faxed to 760-727-0282.

In the case of the purchase of the product for personal, 
family or household purposes, DIG CORPORATION disclaims 
any such warranties to the extent permitted by law. In order 
to obtain performance under this warranty, the unit must 
be returned to the factory, along with proof of purchase 
indicating original date of purchase, shipping prepaid, 
addressed as follows:  
DIG CORPORATION, 1210 Activity Drive, Vista,
CA 92081-8510. Repaired or replaced units will be shipped 
prepaid to the name and address supplied with the unit 
returned under warranty.
Allow four weeks for repairs and shipping time. Repair 
of damaged units not otherwise within warranty may be 
refused or done at a reasonable cost or charge at the option 
of DIG CORPORATION. This warranty gives you specific legal 
rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from 
state to state.

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• Unscrew and remove clear cover.
• Hold the timer with the battery  

compartment facing you.

• Remove the battery  

compartment cover  
towards you

• Connect a  

9V battery to the  
battery connector.

• Insert the connected  

battery and press on the  
battery cover.

NOTE:

 When battery is first fitted, it takes up to 

1 minute for the battery indicator to assess the 
battery strength.

NOTE:

 When changing the battery, make sure

the battery compartment stays dry. 

USE.ONLY.ALKALINE.BATTERIES.

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