Craftsman 786.15160 Owner's Manual

of this product read and follow all instructions before use. • Operating Instructions • Repair Parts MODEL NO, CAPACITY _86,15160 2,0 Gallon I:RI:IFTSMRN FUNNEL TOP STAINLESS STEEL SPRAYER 2.0 Gallon Model WARNING: Do not use chlorine or chlorine based solutions in stainless steel sprayers due to chemical attack. Sears, Roebuck and Co. Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U,S.A. Pdnted in U.S.A. 2-1457-16 (A)

I Always wear protective goggles, gloves, and clothing. Q Never spray flammable materials. • Always read and follow chemical container label instructions before use. • Never leave sprayer in the sun. • Always release pressure in sprayer before disassembling. • Never store material in tank. • Always release pressure, empty and clean sprayer after use. • Never modify sprayer from original condition. WARNING IMPROPERUSEORFAILURETO FOLLOWINSTRUCTIONSCANRESULTIN EXPLOSIONCAUSINGMAJORINJURY.FORSAFEUSEOFTHISPRODUCTYOU MUSTREADANDFOLLOWALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSE, PRE-USE SPRAYER SAFETY INSPECTION: 1. Check tightness of hose clamp with screwdriver to be sure hose is securely attached to the tank outlet nipple. 2. Inspect hose for deterioration, cracks, softness or brittleness, If any of these conditions are found, replace hose before using. Replace with original manufacturer's parts only. 3. Remove pump {SEE PRESSURE RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS) 4. }nspect interiorand exterior of tank for signs of deterioration (i,e. rust, cracks, bubbling and/or pitting) of body and bottom. Any sign of deterioration indicates possible tank weakening and could result inexplosive bursting under pressure. If any of these signs are found, DISCARD TANK IMMEDIATELY.AND REPLACE, CAUTION: Do not attempt to patch leaks, etc. as this could result in serious injury, 5. Forpressure testing orto become familiarwith sprayeruse,u=e water only, and follow steps 1,2,5,6 and 7 ofFILLING INSTRUCTIONS. 6. Once unit is filled with water, inspect for leaks by following PRESSURIZING INSTRUCTIONS, except that in step 2, only pump piunger 8 to 10strokes. 7. After inspection is completed, pump p[unger until it works hard and lock handle. 8. (FOLLOW SPRAYING INSTRUCTIONS) to verify desired spraying patterns and practice spraying. 9. Torelease pressure (SEE PRESSURERELEASING INSTRUCTIONS) 10. Empty tank. 11. Proceedwith filling, pressurizing and sprayinginstructions with desired chemical solution.

pletely compress spring, Rotate handle 1/4 turn clockwise. Allow handle to raise into the lock position. 2. Toremove pump engage handte in locked position and turn pump handle counterclockwise. 3. Prepare spray solutionfollowing directions on chemical con* tainer label. 4, Strain solutionto remove foreign particles which can clog sprayer nozzle, 5. Filltank to indicated or desired usable capacity, leaving remaining space for compressed air (SEE FRONT PAGE OF MANUAL FOR THE MAXIMUM USABLE CAPACITY). 6. Check pump barrel to be sure no dirt or grass is stuck to barrel. 7. Place pump into tank opening and rotateclockwise until tightly locked and sealed into tank opening, PRESSURIZING INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION: Toprevent ejected pump assembly and/or solutionfrom striking ang injurin.gyou, never eta.no wl_ face or body over top of tank when pumping or lOOSening pump. Never . pressurize sprayer oy any means other [nan the origir_l pump. 1. Disengage handle from locked position by pushing down and turning 1/4 turn counterclockwise to re{ease handle. 2. TO PRESSURIZE TANK, pump plunger up and down untilIt works hard, 3, Engage handle in lock position, ! i,,, • WARNING i THISSPRAYERIS NOWUNOERPRESSUREANDDANGEROUS, SPRAYING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Nways wear protective goggles, gloves; long sleeve shirt,long pants and sturdy foot protection. 2. Pointnozzle away from you. 3. Squeeze shut-off handle to open and adjust nozzle to desired spray pattern by rotating nozzle cap (not complete nozzle) clockwise from fine sprayto solid stream (max{mum2 turns). WARNING TURNINGNOZZLECAPTOOFARWILLRESULTINCAPFLYINGOFFALLOWING SPRAYMATERIALTOSPRAYBACKONYOU,Re-pumpunitasrequiredtoma{ntain sprayforce, CAUTION: Do not leave a pressurized sprayer in the hot _sun.Heat can cause pressure build-up,

WARNING Tosafely release pressure in tank and avoid possibilityof i_ljury, Completely follow steps 1 through 4 AS LISTED BELOW: 1, Place unit on its side with top directed away from you and with hose outlet on top. 2. Direct nozzle away from you and open shut-off allowingspray solutionin discharge assembly and remaining air pressure to be completely exhausted. 3. Turn sprayer upright, 4. Remove pump (FOLLOW STEPS 1 and 2 OF FILLING INSTRUCTIONS) while maintaining position of top of sprayer directed away from you, CLEANING SPRAYER AFTER USE: 1. Rinse tank thoroughlywith clear water, 2. Empty tank. 3. Refill tank with clear water. 4. Check pump barrel to be sure no dirt or grass is stuck to barrel, 5. Place pump into tank opening and rotate clockwise until tightly locked and sealed in tank opening. 6. Disengage handle fromlocked position by pushing clownand turning 1/4 turn counterclockwiseto release handle. 7. Pump plunger up and down 8-10 strokes, 8. Open shut-oft and allow water to run through to clean discharge assembly. 9. Release pressure (FOLLOW PRESSURE RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS). 10, Remove pump. 11, Empty sprayer. 12, REPEAT STEPS 1-11 IF NECESSARY. SPRAYER MAINTENANCE: 1. Pump should be periodically oiled by dropping 10-12 drops of light oil down pump rod, through opening in cover, 2. If nozzle clogs: a. Remove complete nozzle assembly, b. Disassemble nozzle. c. Clean open{ngs of any obstructions. 3. Never use any too! to remove pump if there is pressure in sprayer. 4. Periodically remove nozzle and extension tube from shut-off. With shut-off discharge hole pointingupward, place 6-8 drops of lightoil into discharge hole, then activate lever. 5. For shut-off maintenance see drawing on following page, SPRAYER STORAGE: 1. Sprayer tank should be stored upside down, with pump removed, in a warm dry location. 2. Do not store or leave any solutionin tank after use, CAUTION, Use only Sears parts to repair this product.

SEARS SPRAYER MODEL 786.15160 1625 1607 1626 OPTIONAL REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT NOZZLE KIT PARTSKIT EXTENDABLEWAND O._IG RL'TER RLT_ HO_ CHECKVALVE O-RING Also available • #2-1457-16 "Operating Instructionsand Parts List for: 786.15160 HOW TO ASSEMBLEAND DISASSEMBLE SHUT-OFFASSEMBLY FOR MAINTENANCE 1. To remove lever, liftup on rear of lever untillever snaps off pivot pin. t 2. Use handleas wrenchto turn retainer counterclockwiseand lift out. Turnwrenchon handleclockwiseto seal aftercleaning. r_ Retainer (Plunger) _ Dlaghr,,gm 3. Toreplace lever, positionforked end of lever underheadof plungerand pushdownunUl leversnapsontopivotpin. WARNING: PleasereadInstructionsbelowimforeusingthe extendablewand. TOEXTENDEXTENSION-Grasplockingnutandturncounter- L'-__==_r=,, ==c. clockwise untilloose.Pullbrasstubeupto desiredIsnglt_andre- tightenlockingnutbyturningclockwise untiltight.DONOTUSE TOOLSASTHISWILLDAMAGEEXTENSION. TORETRACT EXTENSION - Gap thelockingnutandturnItcounter.clock'dse untilloose.Pushthebrass tubedownintothebasetubetodesiredlength(CAUTION: POINTTHENOZZLE INASAFEDIRECTION. IFTHE EXTENSION HASFLUIDINITTHEFLUIDWILL SPRAYOUTOFTHENOZZLE WHENPUSHING_T_ .... _ THEBRASS TUBEDOWN.POSSIBLY CAUSING .T_. ITTOSPRAYONYOU.YOUCANELIMINATE THISBYREMOVING THEEXTENSION FROM THESHUT-OFF ANDALLOWING THEFLUIDTODRAIN.)Re-tighten thelockingnutbyturningitclockwise to holdbrasstubeinposition.

1. Sediment or foreign particles 1. Clean all foreign particles from on surface of pump gasket or pump gasket and closure surface. closure surface. 2. Chipped, tom, swollen or 2. Remove old gasket and replace defective pump gaskeL with new. Spray material overflows through 1. Sediment or foreign particles 1. Remove pump, clean check valve pump barrel or pump handle under check valve, and pump valve seat. rises when handle is unlocked. 2. Chipped. _om. or swollen 2. Replace if necessary. pump check valve. ,,m Hose leaks at tank. 1. Loose hose clamp. 1. Tighten hose clamp. 2. Cracked hose. 2. Replace hose. Poorspray pattern, partial spray Spray extension, nozzle, or 1. Remove nozzle and clean. or complete stoppage, shut.off pluggecl. 2. Remove extane[on and clean. 3. Deprassurize tank, remove lever and unscrew retainer from shut.off. Remove rubber diaphragm and clean inside of shut-off. See assembly and disassembly diagram on previous page. Hose leaks at shut-off. Swollen. split or faulty hose. Replace hose. Sprayer pumps hard. Plunger cup dry. Oil plunger cup. Sprayer does not compressair. Damaged plunger cup. Replace unit. Nozzle drips when spray control valve is shut-off. Sprayertankleaks. Dirt In shut.off valve or worn out diaphragm. i. Evidence of spray material escaping from _ank. Depressurize tank. remove lever and unscrew retainer from shut-off. Remove rubber diaphragm and clean inside of shut-off. Replace cliaph_gm if swollen or torn. See asseml01y and disassembly diagram on previous page. Replace unit. OuUettuDeleaks. Whensprayshut-.offhandleis opened, tankairpressureis releasedthroughnozzle before tankis empty. Replace unit. For the repair or replacement parts ou need delivered directly to your _ome: Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS The Model Number will be found on back of tank. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. Part Number 3. Model Number 756.15160 2. Part Description 4. Name of Item - 2.0 Gallon Funnel Top Stainless Steel Sprayer