13
G
12
G
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. Press down the pump lever
4
repeatedly (approx. 7 - 9 times)
until it becomes more difficult to press the lever and you feel
resistance.
4. Press 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.
1. Loosen the union nut
I
.
2. Pull out the spray lance
J
to the desired length.
3. Tighten the union nut
I
again.
You can adjust the spray jet from full jet (nozzle open) to a
fine mist (nozzle closed).
v
Open or close the nozzle
K
to adjust the spray jet as
required.
5. Maintenance
You must clean your Backpack Sprayer after each use.
1. Press the button
H
on the sprayer handle and release the
pressure through the spray lance.
2. Unscrew tank cap
G
. If the outside of the cap is dirty, thorough-
ly clean the area around the thread and thread O-ring
L
.
3. Clean the inlet filter
M
and tank cap
G
in clean water.
4. Empty the tank and fill 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 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 products you have used.
We recommend that you have your Backpack Sprayer thorough-
ly inspected (preferably at a GARDENA Service Centre) after
using it for 5 years.
Spraying :
Adjusting the spray lance :
Adjusting the spray jet :
Cleaning the
Backpack Sprayer :
Thorough inspection :
4
H
H
J I
G
L
M
K
7
1
6. Trouble-Shooting
1. Unscrew the union nut
B
and pull the hose
C
with filter
D
out of the sprayer handle
A
.
2. Rinse the filter
D
under running water.
3. Reattach the sprayer handle (see 3. Assembly “Attaching the
sprayer handle to the hose”).
If the pump does not provide pressure after cleaning your Back-
pack Sprayer you must also clean the pump.
1. Push out the locking ring
N
(using a screwdriver, for example)
and pull the joint rod
O
out of the pump
F
.
2. Unscrew the union ring
P
and pull out the pump
F
.
3. Inspect the pump O-ring
S
and install a new O-ring if neces-
sary.
4. Pull out the inner part of the pump
R
and the gasket
S
.
5. Clean all pump parts and gaskets with water (and detergent).
6. Reassemble the pump in the reverse order.
When assembling the pump ensure that the pump gaskets are
seated properly after installation and are not squashed.
Fault Possible
Cause
Remedy
Pump does not provide
Valve in the tank cap blocked.
v
Clean the tank cap.
pressure.
Hose connections at the
v
Tighten the hose connec-
pump and sprayer handle
tions at the pump and
are leaking.
sprayer handle.
Pump O-ring
Q
leaking at the
v
Clean the pump and
pump.
check the pump O-ring
Q
at the pump. Install a new
O-ring if necessary.
Backpack Sprayer does not
Nozzle blocked.
v
Clean the nozzle.
spray although there is
Filter
D
in sprayer handle
v
Clean the filter in the
sufficient pressure or
blocked.
sprayer handle.
sprays with poor spray jet.
Tank is difficult to open.
Pressure in tank too low
v
Clean the tank cap
G
.
because the valve in the tank
cap
G
is blocked.
If you have any other problems with your Backpack Sprayer please contact GARDENA Customer
Service.
Clean the filter
in the sprayer handle :
Cleaning the pump :
C
B
D
A
O
F
P
Q
S
G
N
R
