Black & Decker GSP014 Instruction Manual

Contents

important safety instructions

WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructionslisted below, may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury or propertydamage.WARNING: Some spray created from products used with the Garden Sprayer containschemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:• compounds in fertilizers• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumberFollow directions on containers of all such products. To reduce your exposure to thesechemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as face masks that are speciallydesigned to filter out sprays, gloves, and other appropriate protective equipment.WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the state ofCalifornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands afterhandling.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TOPERSONS.WARNINGS:• Before using any pesticide or other spray materials in this sprayer, READ THE LABELON ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW ITS DIRECTIONS.Some spray materials are dangerous and should not be used in this sprayer as they candamage the sprayer and cause SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.• BEFORE ANY USE, be sure anyone using this sprayer reads and understands allsafety instructions and other information contained in this manual.• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS and review frequently prior to use and in instructingothers.• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from area beingsprayed.• USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT - Protect eyes, skin and lungs against drifting spray andduring mixing, filling and cleaning.• ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD - Never spray toward electrical outlets.• STORE SPRAYER IN A SECURE, well ventilated indoor space.• DO NOT OPERATE gardening appliances in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.Motors in these appliances normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.• DO NOT USE commercial grade chemicals or for commercial or industrialpurposes.Use only consumer grade water-based lawn and garden chemicals.• RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION - Do not spray flammable liquids such asgasoline. Look for this symbol reference on the container .• SPRAY AREA must be well ventilated.• DO NOT USE caustic (alkali) self heating or corrosive (acid) liquids in this sprayer asthese can corrode metal parts or weaken hose and seals.• DO NOT use hot or boiling liquids in sprayer as this may weaken tank and hose.• DO NOT smoke while spraying, or spray where spark or flame is present.• RISK OF INJECTION do not discharge directly against skin.• DO thoroughly inspect both inside and outside of sprayer before each use.• TOOL SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED REPAIR PERSONNELAT AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY. Service or maintenance performed byunqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.• WHEN SERVICING A TOOL, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. Useof unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk ofelectric shock or injury.• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, close supervision is necessary when an applianceis used near children.• ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS recommended or sold by the manufacturer.• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, do not put appliance in water or otherliquid. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.• USE only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.• DO NOT mix liquids in storage tank. Follow instructions under “Cleaning Up”before switching to another liquid.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSChargingBefore attempting to charge the sprayer,thoroughly read ALL of the safetyinstructions. To charge, follow the stepsbelow.1. Pull the socket cover out and over andplug the output cord of the charger intothe socket in the back of the sprayerhousing as shown in figure 1.2. Plug the charger into any standard120 VAC, 60 Hz electrical outlet.3. Allow the sprayer power head to remain on charge for 14-18 hours.4. After the power head has been completely charged, remove the charger cord andreplace the socket cover.Important Charging Notes1. After normal usage, your sprayer should be fully charged in 14-18 hours or less. Yoursprayer was sent from the factory in an uncharged condition. Before attempting to useit, it must be charged for at least 14-18 hours.2. DO NOT charge the batteries in an air temperature below +40°F (4.4°C) or above+105°F (40.5°C). This is important and will prevent serious damage to the batteries.3. While charging, the charger may hum and become warm to touch. This is a normalcondition and does not indicate a problem.4. If the batteries do not charge properly – (1) Check current at receptacle by plugging ina lamp or other appliance. (2) Check to see if the receptacle is connected to a lightswitch which turns power off when you turn out the lights.(3) Move charger and sprayer to a surrounding air temperature of +40°F (4.4°C) to+105°F (40.5°C). (4) If the receptacle and temperature are OK, and you do not getproper charging, take or send the sprayer and charger to your local Black & Deckerservice center. See "Tools Electric"’ in yellow pages.5. The sprayer should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on the jobswhich previously were done easily. DO NOT CONTINUE to use the sprayer with itsbattery in a depleted condition.6. To prolong battery life, avoid leaving the sprayer on charge for more than 2 days.Although overcharging is not a safety concern, it can significantly reduce overallbattery life.7. Sprayer will not operate if charger is plugged into unit.8. Unplug charger from the power supply before disconnecting the charger from thesprayer. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply, theexposed charging plug can be shorted by foreign material and may create a firehazard. Foreign materials of a conductive nature, such as but not limited to, steel wool,aluminum foil, or any build up of metallic particles should be kept away from thecharging plug. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.ASSEMBLYCARRYING STRAPRemove the strap from the styrofoampackaging filler and attach it to the openingson both ends of the sprayer handle.SPRAY WANDAttach the wand by inserting it into the wandhandle and threading the orange plastic caponto the end of the wand handle, as shownin figure 2. Your new Garden Sprayer is nowcompletely assembled and ready to use.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSWarning: Use safety equipment. Protecteyes, skin and lungs while mixing, filling,spraying and cleaning.Spray only in a well-ventilated area. SeeSafety Warnings and Instructions atbeginning of Instruction Manual. Thisproduct is intended for household use only.TO FILL TANK:• Unscrew black cap and remove suction tubefrom tank. Fill with appropriate liquid. Liquidto be sprayed must be as thin as water -thicker liquids will not spray properly.Recommended Chemicals: Insecticides,Fungicides, Weed Killers, Fertilizers,Chemicals Not Recommended: AllFlammable Liquids, Chemicals for AcousticTile Soaking, Carpet Loosening, WallpaperLoosening, White Washing Fences, StuccoSpraying, Window Washing, Deck Sealing,Deck Staining, Painting, etc.Warning: Always follow chemicalmanufacturer’s instructions printed ontheir product labeling for use, cleaningand storage.TO REMOVE POWER HEAD:• Unscrew black cap and remove clear tubefrom tank. Unclasp the latch located belowthe charging socket, raise the back of thepower head, move it forward and lift up toremove as shown in figure 3.• To reattach the power head, align the slots inthe power head with the tabs on top of thetank and push rearward to engage.Reconnect clasp.SPRAYINGThe cone type nozzle provided is for mostlawn and garden applications includingmisting. Adjust the spray pattern from lightmisting to stream by turning the nozzle tip asshown in figure 4.• To start the sprayer, push switch on the topof the spray wand as shown in figure 5. Tostop sprayer, release the switch.• Plan your spray application, taking note ofwind direction. Always spray downwind,away from people or animals.CLEANING UPWARNING: Chemicals can be harmful to your health and to the environment if used,stored or disposed of improperly. Disposal of contaminated rinse should be according toyour local ordinances and bylaws.• If there is liquid left after spraying which you plan to use later, remove power head from tankand securely screw cap on tank. See Storage section for instructions on how to store.INSTRUCTION MANUALVEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZADE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTESDE USAR EL PRODUCTO.CAT. NO. GSP014 FORM NO. 1005451-00Copyright © 2007 Black & Decker (JAN. ‘07) Printed in China13245Garden Sprayer - Cat. No. GSP014WandWand HandleBEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCTFOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL1-800-544-6986BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE CATALOG No. AND DATE CODE AVAILABLE. IN MOST CASES, ABLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVEA SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.TT HANKHANK YOUYOU FORFOR CHOOSINGCHOOSING BB LACKLACK && DD ECKERECKER !!GG OO TT OO WWWWWW .B.B LACKANDLACKAND DD ECKERECKER .. COMCOM /N/N EWEW OO WNERWNERTT OO REGISTERREGISTER YOURYOUR NEWNEW PRODUCTPRODUCT ..Functional DescriptionA. Charging socketB. On/ Off switchC. Spray wandD. TankE. CapF. Wand clipG. Carrying strapH. Power headCharger (not shown)Extra tank cap (not shown)ABCDE FGH