Gardena 5L Plus - Safety Precautions; Physical Injury Prevention; Safe Operation and Handling; Assembly Instructions

4
EN GARDENA Pressure Sprayer 5L Plus
Translation of the original instructions.
Please read the operating instructions carefully and observe the notes
given. Use the instructions to familiarise yourself with the Pressure Sprayer,
its proper use and the notes on safety. For safety reasons, children under
16 as well as persons not familiar with these operating instructions must not
use the Pressure Sprayer. Never operate the product when you are tired,
ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
Read the operator’s manual carefully before use and keep for future
reference.
Intended use:
The GARDENA Pressure Sprayer is intended for distributing solvent-free
liquid pesticides
1)
, herbicides
1)
, fertilisers
1)
, window cleaners
1)
, and car
wax
1)
in domestic gardens and allotments. It must not be used in public
places, parks, sport arenas, or in agriculture or forestry. Compliance with
the specifications in this operating manual is a requirement for the proper
use of the Pressure Sprayer.
1)
According to the Plant Protection Law as well as the Detergents and Cleaning Agents Law, only
approved agents may be used (authorised specialist dealers).
Please note:
Due of the risk of physical injury, the GARDENA Pressure Sprayer must not
be used for spraying substances other than those specified by GARDENA.
Also, no acids, disinfectants or impregnators, aggressive and solvent-con-
taining cleaning agents, petrol or spray oil may be sprayed.
1. SAFETY
Danger of physical injuries:
Never open the Pressure Sprayer or unscrew the nozzle and the dosing cap
when the Pressure Sprayer is still pressurised. To prevent injury, never con-
nect the Pressure Sprayer to an air-compressor.
Always hold the Pressure Sprayer upright before the safety relief valve
9
(Fig. O1) is pulled.
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.
Before each opening of the Pressure Sprayer, thoroughly release
pressure by pulling the safety relief valve
9
.
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 5 litres
liquid. Inspect the Pressure Sprayer visually before each use. Never leave
your Pressure Sprayer unattended or for long periods when full and pres-
surised. Keep the unit out of the reach of children. You are responsible for
the safety of others. Keep your Pressure Sprayer away from heat sources
and hot environments. Screw on the pump handle
0
tightly by hand (do
not use tools) and ensure that the O-ring
t
(Fig. O1) is positioned correctly.
Cleaning:
Release the pressure after each use, empty the container, clean it carefully
and rinse with clear water. Then leave the pressure sprayer open and allow
it to dry. Do not dispose of residual fluids in the sewerage system (local
disposal systems). Always clean the Pressure Sprayer before using a dif-
ferent product to avoid chemical reactions. When using several Pressure
Sprayers, the tanks and spray nozzle may not be exchanged between
them. We recommend that you have your Pressure 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 Pressure
Sprayer completely (also after cleaning with water). Store away from frost.
If you use the permanent lock
e
(Fig. O3) pay attention that you work
very carefully.
Carry the pressure sprayer by the carrying strap
8
or the handle
0
.
Make sure that the product is protected from direct sunlight.
The product may heat up.
2. ASSEMBLY
1. Fig. A1: Slide the spray lance
1
into the hand valve
2
and screw on
the union nut
3
.
2. Fig. A2: Slide the spray hose
4
into the hand valve and screw on the
union nut
5
.
3. Fig. A3: Slide the spray hose
4
into the container and screw on the
union nut
7
.
4. Fig. A4: Attach the carrying strap
8
to the container
6
.
3. OPERATION
Please observe the safety and proportioning instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the product you are going to spray.
To spray the liquid [Fig. O1/O2/O3 ]:
1. Pull the safety relief valve
9
.
2. Unscrew the pump handle
0
or the dosing cap
i
and fill the
container
6
.
3. If necessary, fill in an additive via the dosing cap
i
.
(Scale with 5, 10 and 20 ml).
4. Screw the pump handle
0
or the dosing cap
i
back onto the
container
6
.
5. If necessary, loosen the union nut
3
and adjust the lance to the desired
length.
6. Release the locking device
u
on the pump handle until it is between the
two stops of the thread
t
.
7. Pump with the pump handle
0
.
8. Adjust the spray jet (clockwise rotation v spray mist; counterclockwise
rotation v spray jet) and the spray angle via the nozzle
q
.
9. Push the button
w
on the lance handle to spray the liquid. If necessary,
you can lock the button
w
with the permanent lock
e
.
4. MAINTENANCE
To clean the pressure sprayer:
Always clean your Pressure Sprayer after spraying. Use the Pressure
Sprayer only with clear water (possibly with addition of dish detergent) and
spray empty. The valves, the spray lance
1
, the nozzle
q
and the filter
r
are cleaned. In the case of outer dirtying of cover and tank, thoroughly clean
the area thread and thread-O-ring
t
.
Check the safety relief valve
9
for smooth running.
5. STORAGE
To put into storage:
1. Clean the pressure sprayer (see 4. MAINTENANCE).
2. Store the pressure sprayer in a frost-free place.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
To clean the filter [ Fig. T1 ]:
v Unscrew the spray lanze
1
, remove the filter
r
and clean it.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Pump does not build up
pressure
Handle
0
or the dosing cap
i
too lightly screwed on.
v Screw on handle
0
or the
dosing cap
i
tighter.
Hose connection at the
container and hand valve
is not tight.
v Tighten the hose connec-
tions at the container and
hand valve.
Permanent lock
e
on the
handle is locked.
v Release the permanent
lock
e
on the handle.
Sealing cap
z
is dirty /
defective.
v Clean / exchange sealing
cap
z
.
Pressure Sprayer does not
spray although there is
sufficient pressure or only
sprays with a weak spray jet
Nozzle
q
is blocked. v Unscrew nozzle
q
and
clean.
Filter
r
is clogged. v Remove filter
r
from the
spray lance and clean it.
It is difficult to open and
close the container
Container pressure too high. v Release the container
pressure completely
by means of the safety
relief valve
9
.
NOTE: For any other malfunctions please contact the GARDENA
service department.
7. TECHNICAL DATA
Max. capacity 5 l
Spray tube length 42 – 72 cm
Permissible working pressure 3 bar
Max. permissible operating temperature 40 °C
8. SERVICE / WARRANTY
In the event of a warranty claim, no charge is levied to you for the services
provided.
GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH offers a two-year warranty (effective as
of the date of purchase) for this product. This warranty includes all signifi-
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