HARBOR FREIGHT 56167 0.5 Gallon Multi-Purpose Sprayer Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions 0.5 GALLON
MULTI-PURPOSE
SPRAYER
56167

56167 0.5 Gallon Multi-Purpose Sprayer

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury.

Work Area

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered dark areas invite accidents.
2. The work area should have adequate drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the Sprayer. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Personal Safety

1. Follow all guidelines regarding chemicals sprayed, including MSDS instructions and EPA regulations.

2. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the Sprayer.
   Do not use the Sprayer while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
   A moment of inattention while operating the Sprayer may result in serious personal injury.

3. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

4. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
   Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

5. Always wear eye protection.
   Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles.

Use

1. Use only for water or weed killer, household cleaning, fertilizer and insecticide.

2. Release pressure in Bottle by pulling up on the Pump Handle before loosening or removing parts. Contents are under pressure and may spurt forcefully.

3. Do not point the Sprayer at yourself, other people or animals.

4. Do not allow access to treated areas by people or animals.

5. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.

6. Make sure the liquid used in the Sprayer is not dirty or sandy.

7. This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with or near this item.

8. Use as intended only.

9. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged.

10. Before filling, pull up on Pump Handle to ensure that it operates properly and does not stick.

11. Maintain product labels and nameplates.
    These carry important safety information.
    If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

12. The warnings and cautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

Service

1. Have your Sprayer serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
   This will ensure that the safety of the tool is maintained.

2. Store idle tools and equipment out of reach of children and other untrained people. Tools and equipment are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

3. Maintain the Sprayer with care. Keep this product clean. A properly maintained Sprayer is easier to control.

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Specifications

Components and Controls

Operating Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Inspect Sprayer before use, looking for damaged, loose, and missing parts.
If any problems are found, do not use Sprayer until repaired.
Follow all guidelines regarding chemicals sprayed, including MSDS instructions and EPA regulations.
Release pressure in Bottle by pulling up on the Pump Handle and slowly twisting Lid before fully removing it. Contents are under pressure and may spurt forcefully.

1. Before filling, pull up on Pump Handle to ensure that it operates properly and does not stick.

2. Twist the Lid counter clockwise and remove it, along with the Pump assembly, from the Bottle.

3. Pour liquid into the Bottle’s top opening.
   Fill no higher than the Max fill line.
   WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Use only for water or weed killer, household cleaning, fertilizer and insecticide.

4. Insert the Pump assembly all the way down into the Bottle and twist the Lid clockwise to tighten securely

5. Press and pull the Pump Handle a few times to build pressure then point the Nozzle toward the area to be sprayed. Depress the Trigger to begin spraying.

6. Turn the Nozzle to adjust spray pattern.down and forward until it locks, then release it.

7. For continuous spray, press the Trigger Lock down and forward until it locks, then release it.

8. To stop continuous spray, press down and pull back on the Trigger Lock.

9. The Sprayer will depressurize during operation.
   When the decreased pressure affects the spray pattern, press and pull the Pump Handle until proper pressure is achieved, then resume spraying.

10. When finished spraying:
    • Depressurize the Sprayer.
    • Dispose of liquid.
    • Clean the Sprayer according to Maintenance Instructions.
    • Store Sprayer indoors out of children’s reach.

Inspection, Maintenance, and Cleaning

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise, vibration, or leaking air occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Follow all guidelines regarding chemicals sprayed, including MSDS instructions and EPA regulations.
Release pressure in Bottle by pulling up on the Pump Handle and slowly twisting Lid before fully removing it. Contents are under pressure and may spurt forcefully.

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Sprayer. Check for:
   • loose hardware
   • misalignment or binding of moving parts
   • cracked or broken parts
   • any other condition that may affect its safe operation

2. AFTER EVERY USE, clean the Sprayer:
   a. Flush with water.
   b. Clean Nozzle and Filter.
   c. Rinse with water and allow to air-dry

3. PERIODICALLY, lubricate all moving parts of the pump assembly with petroleum jelly.

4. Store the Sprayer in a safe, dry, clean location out of reach of children and out of sunlight.

Troubleshooting

2. Not enough liquid in Bottle.
3. Lid is loose.
4. Nozzle is closed.
5. Sprayer not pressurized.
6. Nozzle and/or Filter clogged.| 1. Reattach Inlet Hose.
2. Add liquid to Bottle.
3. Tighten Lid.
4. Turn Nozzle to open and adjust spray.
5. Press and pull Pump Handle
to pressurize Sprayer.
6. Disassemble, clean, then reassemble
Nozzle and/or Filter.
Spray pattern is undesirable| 1. Nozzle needs adjustment.
2. Spray fluid contains
particles or sand.
3. Nozzle and/or Filter clogged.| 1. Adjust Nozzle.
2. Disassemble, clean, then reassemble
Nozzle and/or Filter.  Empty, clean, then
refill bottle with properly strained fluid.
3. Disassemble, clean, then reassemble
Nozzle and/or Filter.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the Sprayer.

Parts List and Diagram

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY PRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance.
We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise.
If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

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