Gardena 884 Operating Instructions Manual - 2. For Your Safety
2. For Your Safety
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Never open the Backpack Sprayer or unscrew the
sprayer handle when the Backpack Sprayer is still pres-
surised.
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Always release the pressure completely before opening
the Backpack Sprayer by pressing the pushbutton of the
sprayer handle.
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After using your Backpack Sprayer, always release the
pressure then empty, carefully clean and rinse the tank
in clean water. Leave the Backpack Sprayer open and
allow it to dry (see 5. Maintenance).
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Always clean the Backpack Sprayer before using a different
product to avoid chemical reactions.
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To prevent reactions with the products you are using, never
use aggressive cleaning agents that contain solvent or
petrol.
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Check the Backpack Sprayer for possible damages before
each use.
Never leave your Backpack Sprayer unattended or for long
periods when full and pressurised.
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Keep the Backpack Sprayer out of the reach of children.
You are responsible for the safety of others.
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Keep your Backpack Sprayer away from heat sources and
hot environments.
The tank cap is equipped with a pressure relief valve. This valve
draws in air to equalise the pressure inside the tank and pre-
vents liquid leaking out if the Backpack Sprayer falls over.
Danger of
physical injuries :
Cleaning :
Operation :
3. Assembly
1. Pull each unstitched end of the carrying
strap
1
approx. 2 to 3 cm through the
metal buckles
2
.
2. Pull the carrying strap
1
through the
opening
5
under the carrying handle
so that the strap adjuster
7
is at the
front.
3. Push the strap lock
6
sideways into
the carrying strap
1
.
4. Pull back the carrying strap
1
until the strap lock
6
prevents the
carrying strap from sliding out.
5. Pull the metal buckles
2
onto the
lugs
3
on the bottom of the Backpack Sprayer until you hear
them click into place.
If you are right-handed the pump lever
4
should be on the
left-hand side so that you can hold the spray lance in your
right hand.
1
2
7
1
2
3
4
Fitting the carrying strap :
6
1
5
GB
10