Hawthorne MS4171 User manual
18 V Battery Electric
Power Mister
32 oz (1L) Capacity
Use and Care Manual
CAUTION: Read and follow all instrucons
Do Not Return this Device to the Store
For help, informaon or parts, call toll-free 888-808-4826, or
email [email protected]
Hawthorne Gardening Company
hawthornegc.com / hawthornegc.ca
Manual No. 184835
Rev A.
12/30/2020
5 1/2”x 8 1/2” Booklet
MS4171
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WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY. To reduce the risk
of injury, user must read and understand enre instrucon manual before operang this
device.
This device contains an internal Lithium-Ion baery. The shipment of Lithium-ion baeries is
subject to internaonal shipping regulaons. Accordingly, the baery must be in a reduced
state for shipping, so the device must be charged prior to inial use. As with all products
containing Lithium-ion baeries, consult your local shipping agent for instrucons prior to
shipping the device.
If you have any quesons on your sprayer aer reading through the instrucon manual,
please call our customer service department at 888-808-4826.
Where and When to Use
This device is designed for indoor, outdoor and greenhouse use. It can be used to eciently
spray liquid pescide products in large indoor, outdoor or greenhouse spaces. Do not use
with herbicides. Prior to applying any liquid product with this device, thoroughly read the
precauonary statements and direcons for use on the liquid product label. When used
outdoors, always keep the breeze at your back when operang the device. Do not apply
when the wind is greater than ve (5) miles per hour.
ABOUT THIS DEVICE
Work Area Safety:
• Use only in well-venlated areas.
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate device in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases, or dust. The device can create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operang the device. Distracons can cause
you to lose control.
• Do not allow adults, children, or pets to enter area unl vapors, mists, and aerosols have
dispersed. Do not use this device to apply a product in a way that will contact adults,
children or pets either directly or indirectly through dri. Do not remain in treated area.
Exit area immediately and remain outside the treated area unl aerosols, vapors, and/
or mists have dispersed. Refer to product label for reentry instrucons. Keep device,
charger, and liquid products out of the reach of children.
Electrical Safety:
• Device plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) devices. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
WARNING
For use only with Xuzhou Hengyuan Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd, HYCH0602102500U
chargers
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instrucons, illustraons and specicaons provided with this
device. Failure to follow all instrucons listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury. Save all warnings and instrucons for future references.
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• Do not expose device to rain or wet condions. Water entering this device will increase
the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the device.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
• When charging a device outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If charging a device in a damp locaon is unavoidable, use a RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety:
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operang this device.
Do not use this device while you are drowsy or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or
medicaon.
• Use personal protecve equipment as specied by the liquid product label. Protecve
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, or hearing protecon used for
appropriate condions will reduce personal injuries.
• Read and follow all instrucons of liquid product label. Refer to liquid product label
direcons for warnings and precauons.
• Always follow the liquid product label instrucons. Only use liquid products intended
for use with this type of device. Always follow direcons for use. DO NOT use any other
products.
• Do not inhale mist. Use only in well-venlated areas.
• Prevent unintenonal starng. Ensure the switch is in the o-posion before connecng
to power source, picking up, or carrying the device. Carrying the device with your nger
on the switch or energizing a device that has the switch on invites accidents.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper foong and balance at all mes. This enables beer
control of the device in unexpected situaons.
• Be careful while operang the device on uneven or slippery surfaces. It is not
recommended to use this device on ladders or other elevated work areas as this could
result in a fall.
•Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• Do not insert foreign objects into any of the vents or openings on the device. Keep all
objects away from air intake grates.
• Do not place the device on the ground while unit is running. This can cause debris and
other objects to enter the device and create clogs, potenally causing damage.
• Over-condence from frequent use of the device can allow user to forget device safety
principles. Careless acons may cause injury.
• Do not use ammable liquids with this device. Do not smoke while lling and/or operang
the device. Contaminaon or unintended consequences could occur. Remove or cover
exposed food and drinks before applicaon.
ABOUT THIS DEVICE (Connued)
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ABOUT THIS DEVICE (Connued)
Device Use and Care:
• Do not use the device if the switch does not turn it “ON” and “OFF”. Any device that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and user should contact customer
service.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the device. Such prevenve safety measures reduce the risk of
starng the device accidentally.
• When not in use, put the safety lock in place to prevent accidental operaon. Do not
charge with the power switch in the “ON” posion.
• Store idle device out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the device or these instrucons to operate the device. This device can be dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain device and accessories. Check for breakage of parts and other condions that
may aect operaon of the device. If damaged, contact customer service.
• Use the device in accordance with these instrucons, taking into account the working
condions and the work to be performed. Use of the device for operaons dierent from
those intended could result in a hazardous situaon.
• Do not use the device in extreme temperatures. It is recommended to use this device
between 32 and 90⁰F (0 and 32⁰C)
• Do not disassemble the device.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the device in
unexpected situaons.
• Do not use hot, boiling, or near freezing liquid products with this device.
• Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable
for one type of baery pack may create a risk of re when used with another baery pack.
• Under abusive condions, liquid may be ejected from the baery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the baery may cause irritaon or burns.
• Do not use a baery pack or device that is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied
baeries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulng in re, explosion, or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a baery pack or device to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to re
or temperature above 130 °C (265°F) may cause explosion.
Addional Consideraons:
• DO NOT APPLY HERBICIDES WITH THIS PRODUCT. Using this device with an herbicide
(weed control) product can result in plant damage or plant death.
• To avoid unintended plant damage and/or staining, spray liquid product on a small sample
area. Wait at least 24 hours and observe potenal plant damage and/or staining before
full-scale use.
• Never pour any excess liquid product used with this device down any drain, storm drain,
drainage ditch, or guer. Liquid product should be disposed of according to its label
direcons.
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Addional Consideraons (Connued):
• Only use the liquid nozzle removal tool to remove and reassemble the liquid nozzle.
Only remove the liquid nozzle if it is clogged or needs to be replaced. Device should not
be used without the liquid nozzle assembled.
• Any changes or modicaons to the device not expressly approved by the manufacturer
will void the user’s authority to operate the device and will void the warranty.
• DEVICE DISPOSAL: This device has been designed for many years of reliable use. When
the product reaches the end of its useful life, dispose of or oer for recycling according
to local or municipal laws. Disposal pracces should also consider the Lithium-ion
baeries contained within the device.
Features & Controls
ABOUT THIS DEVICE (Connued)
F
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REAR
H
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A. Handle
B. Power Switch
C. Safety Lock
D. Filler Cap
E. Air Nozzle
F. Liquid Nozzle
G. Tank Fill Indicator Lines
H. Air Intake
I. Baery Indicator Light
J. Charging Port
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