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Please note:
Due of the risk of physical injury, the GARDENA Backpack Sprayer must not
be used for spraying substances other than those specified by GARDENA.
Also, no acids, disinfectants or impregnators, aggressive and solvent
containing cleaning agents, petrol or spray oil may be sprayed.
1. SAFETY
Danger of physical injuries:
Never open the Backpack Sprayer or unscrew the sprayer handle
when the Pressure Sprayer is still pressurised.
When spraying insecticides, herbicides and fungicides or other liquid plant
protection products, you must comply with all special precautionary meas
ures specified by the manufacturer of the product you are using.
Always release the pressure completely before opening the
Backpack Sprayer by pressing the pushbutton of the sprayer
handle.
DANGER! Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the
polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble
the product.
Operation:
CAUTION: The tank may only be filled with a maximum of 12 litres
liquid.
Check the Backpack Sprayer for possible damages before each use.
Never leave your Backpack Sprayer unattended or for long periods when
full and pressurised.
Keep the product out of the reach of children. You are responsible for the
safety of others.
Keep your Backpack Sprayer away from heat sources and hot environ
ments.
The tank cap is equipped with a pressure relief valve. This valve draws in air
to equalise the pressure inside the tank and prevents liquid leaking out if the
Backpack Sprayer falls over.
Cleaning:
Release the pressure after each use by pressing the pushbutton of
the sprayer handle, empty the container, clean it carefully and rinse
with clear water. Then leave the Backpack Sprayer open and allow it
to dry.
Do not dispose of residual fluids in the sewerage system (local disposal
systems).
Always clean the Backpack Sprayer before using a different product to
avoid chemical reactions.
To prevent reactions with the products you are using, never use aggressive
cleaning agents that contain solvent or petrol.
We recommend that you have your Backpack Sprayer thoroughly inspected
(preferably at a GARDENA Service Centre) after using it for 5 years.
Storage:
Before storing, loosen the tank cap and always empty your Backpack
Sprayer completely (also after cleaning with water). Store away from frost.
Make sure that the product is protected from direct sunlight. The product
may heat up.
2. ASSEMBLY
To assemble the carrying strap [ Fig. A1 / A2 / A3 ]:
1. Pull each unstitched end of the carrying strap
(1)
approx. 2 to 3 cm
through the metal buckles
(2)
.
2. Pull the carrying strap
(1)
through the opening
(5)
under the carrying
handle so that the strap adjuster
(7)
is at the front.
3. Push the strap lock
(6)
sideways into the carrying strap
(1)
.
4. Pull back the carrying strap
(1)
until the strap lock 6 prevents the
carrying strap from sliding out.
5. Pull the metal buckles
(2)
onto the lugs
(3)
on the bottom of the
Backpack Sprayer until it audibly engages.
If you are righthanded the pump lever
(4)
should be on the lefthand side
so that you can hold the spray lance in your right hand. For lefthanders
correspondingly the reverse direction.
To assemble the sprayer head:
To assemble the sprayer head to the handle [ Fig. A4 ]:
1. Push the sprayer head
(9)
all the way into the sprayer handle
(11)
.
Make sure that the ORing
(10)
is in the right position.
2. Screw the sprayer head
(9)
onto the sprayer handle
(11)
by hand
(do not use pliers).
To assemble the sprayer handle to the hose [ Fig. A5 ]:
3. Push the union nut
(12)
onto the hose
(13)
.
4. Push the filter
(14)
into the sprayer handle
(11)
.
5. Push the hose
(13)
onto the filter
(14)
.
6. Screw the hose
(13)
onto the sprayer handle
(11)
by hand using the union
nut
(12)
(do not use pliers).
To assemble the hose to the pump [ Fig. A6 ]:
7. Push the union nut
(12)
onto the hose
(13)
.
8. Push the connector
(15)
into the pump
(16)
.
9. Push the hose
(13)
onto the connector
(15)
.
10. Screw the hose
(13)
onto the pump
(16)
by hand using the union nut
(12)
(do not use pliers).
3. OPERATION
To fill the tank [ Fig. O1 ]:
1. Stir the spray liquid thoroughly.
2. Unscrew the tank cap
(17)
.
3. Fill the spray liquid up to the highest mark (12 litres).
Please observe the safety and proportioning instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the spray liquid you are going to spray.
4. Screw the tank cap
(17)
tight again by hand (do not use pliers).
To spray the liquid [Fig. O2 / A1 ]:
1. Strap the Backpack Sprayer to your back.
2. Adjust the length of the carrying straps
(1)
as required using the strap
adjusters
(7)
. (The stitched end of the carrying strap is threaded through
the strap adjusters
(7)
at the factory.)
3. Push down the pump lever
(4)
repeatedly (approx. 7 – 9 times) until it
becomes more difficult to press the lever and you feel resistance.
4. Push the button H on the sprayer handle.
The Backpack Sprayer starts spraying.
5. Release the button H on the sprayer handle.
The Backpack Sprayer stops spraying.
To adjust the spray lance [Fig. O3 ]:
1. Loosen the union nut
(19)
.
2. Pull out the spray lance
(20)
to the desired length.
3. Tighten the union nut
(19)
again.
To adjust the spray jet [Fig. O4 ]:
You can adjust the spray jet from full jet (nozzle open) to a fine mist
(nozzle closed).
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Open or close the nozzle
(21)
to adjust the spray jet as required.
4. MAINTENANCE
To clean the Backpack Sprayer [Fig. A5 / M1 ]:
The Backpack Sprayer must be cleaned after each use.
1. Push the button
(18)
on the sprayer handle and release the pressure
through the spray lance.
2. Unscrew the tank cap
(17)
. If the outside of the cap is dirty, thoroughly
clean the area around the thread and thread Oring
(22)
.
3. Clean the inlet filter
(23)
and the tank cap
(17)
in clean water.
4. Empty the tank and fill it with clean water (with detergent added to the
water if necessary).
5. Spray the water out of the Backpack Sprayer until the tank is empty.
This cleans the nozzle and the valves.
6. Leave the Backpack Sprayer open and allow it to dry.
Do not dispose of residual products by pouring them into the sewerage
system. Please contact your local disposal centre and ask about proper
disposal of the spray liquid you have used.
5. STORAGE
To put into storage:
1. Clean the backpack (see 4. MAINTENANCE).
2. Loosen the tank cap and store the Backpack Sprayer in a frostfree
place.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
To clean the filter [ Fig. A5 ]:
1. Unscrew the union nut
(12)
and pull the hose
(13)
with filter
(14)
out of the
sprayer handle
(11)
.
2. Clean the filter
(14)
under running water.
3. Reassemble the sprayer handle (see 3. ASSEMBLY
To assemble the sprayer handle to the hose).
To clean the pump [ Fig. T1 ]:
If the pump does not provide pressure after cleaning your Backpack
Sprayer you must also clean the pump.
1. Push out the locking ring
(24)
(e.g. with a screwdriver).
2. Pull the joint rod
(25)
out of the pump
(16)
.
3. Unscrew the union ring
(26)
and pull out the pump
(16)
.
4. Check the pump Oring
(27)
and replace it if necessary.
5. Pull out the inner part of the pump
(28)
and the gasket
(29)
.
6. Clean all pump parts and gaskets with water (and detergent).
7. Reassemble the pump in the reverse order. Make sure that the pump
gaskets are seated properly after installation and are not squashed.
