Operation - RIDGID R01501 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
CONNECTING THE SPRAY WAND TO THE
TRIGGER HANDLE
See Figure 2.
 Insert the spray wand into the handle as shown.
 Slide the o-ring down until it touches the handle.
 Slide the nut onto the handle and tighten securely.
 Pull on the spray wand to be certain it is properly secured.
 When not in use, place the trigger handle and wand into
the storage area on the cap or on the side of the tank.
ATTACHING A NOZZLE
See Figure 3.
Four nozzles are provided with the backpack sprayer. The
adjustable cone nozzle comes already attached to the 45°
elbow. All of the nozzles can be used with or without the
elbow. The dual cone nozzle already includes the second
nozzle at a 45° angle.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with the product to
make you careless. Remember that a care-
less fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
or goggles marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Failure to do so could result in fluids entering
your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. The use of attachments or acces-
sories not recommended can result in serious
personal injury.
 Thread the elbow onto the end of the spray wand. Hand
tighten.
 Attach a nozzle by threading it onto the elbow. Make sure
the connection is secure. Do not overtighten.
 If necessary, loosen the nut holding the spray wand to
the trigger handle. Rotate the wand until it is aligned with
the nozzle pointing downward and ready for use.
 Hand tighten. Do not overtighten.
ATTACHING THE HOSE
See Figure 4.
The hose comes preassembled to the trigger handle. If it
becomes loose, follow the instructions below.
 Slide the nut on the hose away from the hose end.
 Place the o-ring onto the hose end as shown.
 Insert the hose into the handle.
 Slide the nut over the hose and onto the handle. Hand
tighten. Do not overtighten.
WARNING:
Use safety equipment. Protect your eyes, skin,
and lungs while mixing, filling, spraying, and
cleaning. Failure to do so may result in serious
personal injury and damage to property.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product
for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as
screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely
all fasteners and caps and do not operate this
product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please contact customer service or
an authorized service center for assistance.
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