greenworks 5300702 24V Cordless Backpack Sprayer Instruction Manual

P0803844-01 , Rev B
PA891
PA891K BACKPACK SPRAYER
OPERATOR MANUAL
BSG301
www.greenworks.com

DESCRIPTION **

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1.1 PURPOSE
The machine is used to spray your yard for invasive plants and pests. By taking on this task yourself, you have control over the herbicides and pesticides that you use in your yard and around your house
For residential use only, not for professional use, and for operation at temperature above 32°F (0°C).
1.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. Tank Lid

2. Tank

3. Battery Door

4. On/Off Power Switch

5. Wand Storage

6. Backpack

7.  Strainer

8. a Double Head Spray Tip
   8b Fan Spray Tip
   8c Single Head Spray Tip
   8d Four Hole Spray Tip
   8e Adjustable Spray Tip

9. Gun Wand

10. Lock-out Lever

11. Trigger

12. Trigger Handle

13. Water Inlet

14. Hose

1.3 PACKING LIST

• Sprayer
• Spray tips
• Spray gun wand
• Backpack harness

GENERAL BACKPACK SPRAYER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Read all the instructions before using the product.
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children.
• Know how to stop the product and bleed pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
• Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
• Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Keep operating area clear of all persons.
• Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
•  Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
• Risk of Injection or Injury– DO NOT DIRECT DISCHARGE STREAM AT PERSONS.
• Do not come in contact or interfere with moving parts, or liquids being sprayed from wand.
• Only use attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put in water or other liquid.
• Do not place or store backpack sprayer where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not submerge in water  or other liquids.
• Replace damaged or worn parts with replacement parts listed on “Replacements list”.
• Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric  shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or energizing appliance that have the switch on invites accidents. Remove your finger from the on/off switch before carrying or moving the backpack sprayer.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
• For use only with BAG701/BAG702/BAG708/BAG709/ BAG710/BAG711/BAG714/BAG715/29842/2902702 battery and other BAG series.
• For use only with 29972/2903102/CAG801/CAG817/ CAG812 charger and other CAG series.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265°F may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
• Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts .This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

V

| Voltage

A

| Current

Hz

| Frequency (cycles per second)

W

| Power

/min

| Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute

| Type or a characteristic of current

| Precautions that involve your safety.
| To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s man- ual before using this product.
| Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, as nec- essary, a full face shield when operat- ing this product.
| To reduce the risk of injection or in- jury, never direct a water stream to- wards people or pets or place any body part in the stream. Leak ing ho- ses and fittings are also capable of causing injection injury. Do not hold hoses or fittings.
| To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, hold the spray lance se- curely with both hands when the ma- chine is on.
| Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric shock.
| Fuel and its vapours are explosive and can cause severe burns or death.

RISK LEVELS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
| WARNING| Indicates a potentially hazard- ous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
| CAUTION| Indicates a potentially hazard- ous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
| CAUTION| (Without Safety Alert Sym- bol) Indicates a situation that may result in property dam- age.

RECYCLE

| At the end of their useful life, discard batter-Separate collection of used machine and Separate collection. You must not discard with usual household waste. If it is necessary to replace the machine, or if it is no more use to you, do not discard it with household waste.
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| Separate collection of used machine and packaging let you recycle materials and use them again. Use of the recycled materials helps prevent environmental pollution and decreases the requirements for raw materials.
| At the end of their useful life, discard batteries with a precaution for our environment. The battery contains material that is dangerous to you and the environment. You must remove and discard these materials separately at a location that accepts lithium-ion batteries.

PROPOSITION 65

WARNING
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints;
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products;
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well- ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

INSTALLATION

7.1 UNPACK THE MACHINE
WARNING
Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine before use.
WARNING

• If parts of the machine are damaged, do not use the machine.
• If you do not have all the parts, do not operate the machine.
• If parts are damaged or missing, contact the service center.

1. Open the package.
2. Read the documentation provided in the box.
3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Discard the box and packing material in compliance with local regulations.

7.2 INSTALL THE SPRAY GUN

1. Connect the nozzle (8a – 8b) to the wand (3), turn clockwise until the tabs lock into place to ensure leak-free  connection.
2. Connect the wand (9) to the gun handle (12), turn clockwise until the tabs lock into place to ensure a leakfree connection.

7.3 INSTALL THE TANK LID Connect the tank lid (1) to the tank (2) , turn clockwise until the tabs lock into place.
WARNING
Do not move the sprayer by carrying the tank lid handle when the tank is full with solution! Only lift the lid handle when the tank is empty. It is recommended to wear harness to transport the sprayer.
7.4 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK

1. Open the battery door (3).
2. Align the lift ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the battery compartment.
3. Push the battery pack into the battery compartment until the battery pack locks into place.
4. When you hear a click, the battery pack is installed.

7.5 REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

1. Open the battery door.
2. Push and hold the battery release button.
3. Remove the battery pack from the machine.

7.6 ADJUST THE HARNESS

1. Place the sprayer on an elevated surface.
2. Fit the sprayer onto your back loosely.
3. Tighten the upper straps first.
4. Then tighten the lower straps to get the weight above your waist.
5. Tighten both sides of the waist belt until the weight of the sprayer is on your hips.
6. Tighten the chest strap the keep the weight close to your back.
7. Install the back pad against your back tightly and safely.
8. The sprayer should sit above your waist and the tank should be close to the user’s back.

OPERATION

WARNING
Make sure that all the connections are tight and have no leakage before operation.
8.1 USE THE SPRAY GUN

1. Pull and hold the spray gun trigger (11) to start the machine.
2. Release the spray gun trigger (11) to stop water flow through the spray tip.

8 .2 LOCK THE SPRAY GUN TRIGGER

1. Press the trigger (11) and push forward the trigger safety lock-out (10) to lock the gun trigger.
2. Release the spray gun trigger (11) to stop water flow through the spray tip.

8.3 UNLOCK THE SPRAY GUN TRIGGER

1. Pull backwards on the trigger safety lock-out (10) to unlock the gun trigger.

8.4 CHANGE THE SPRAY TIP 1. Insert any of the spray tips (8a – 8e) onto the spray wand (9).
WARNING
After changing the spray tip, if the angle of the spray tip is  not appropriate, adjust the joint between the gun wand and the triggle handle and tighten it again. 8.5 SPRAY TIP TYPE

Spray tip|

APPLICATION

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| Double head spray tip sprays water from both tips at the same time.
| Fan spray tip, also known as “fan” tip creates the widest area of spraying.
| Single head spray tip provides the highest versatility.
| Four hole spray tip covers a wide area of spraying and strong pressure.
| Adjustable spray tip allows the user to adjust the tip to the desired spraying tech- nique.

8.6 ADD SOLUTION

1. Open the tank lid on the tank (2).
2. Pour solution into tank (2).
3. Reattach tank lid to the tank (2).

8.7 START AND STOP THE MACHINE
To start:

• Press the switch (4) to turn the machine ON (I).

To stop:

• Press the switch (4) to turn the machine OFF (O).

8.8 PUMP-FREE SPRAYING
The battery-powered sprayer keeps fluid continously cycling through the tank to allow pump-free spraying.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Always depressurize the sprayer, remove all chemical solution, and clean the sprayer before making repairs. Replacement parts may be purchased at the store where you bought the sprayer. For a list of replacement parts refer to