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PLEASE READ BEFORE USE

lALWAYS CHECK PAINT
MANUFACTURERS THINNING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
lALWAYS CHECK PAINT
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SURFACE PREPARATION.
lENSURE PAINT IS STIRRED
THOROUGHLYBEFORE USE.
lNever use corroded or damaged
batteries, do not mix old and new
batteries.
lDo not overfill the paint reservoir.
lNEVER use any liquids other than those
specified.
lAlways ensure motor housing is firmly
clipped to container before
commencingwork.
lEnsure strap is secure before
commencing work.
lNEVER strain, kink or block the delivery
tube in anyway - even when stored.
lKeep upright at all times.
lDo not remove the lid containing the
motor and pump when in operation.
lDo not operate when paint container is
empty.
lDuring breaks in painting never allow
the roller to be placed on a surface
lower than the paint level in the
container as this could cause the paint
to siphon out.
lAlways wear protective clothing and as
with all decorating, cover furnishings,
carpets etc.
HAVING FINISHED...
lEnsure all parts are thoroughly cleaned
as instructed in the cleaning guide, and
when replacing roller cover use only the
PRA2 supplied by Earlex.
lDo not allow the motor housing to
become immersed in water as this can
seriously damage the electrical
components.This will VOID your
guarantee.
lAlways remove the batteries if the unit
is to be stored or not used for a while.
lAlways use genuine Earlex replacement
parts.
SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE NOTE
We have done all we can to ensure that used
correctly and according to these instructions,
the Earlex PR9 Autofeed Paint Roller will give
long trouble free service. We accept no
responsibility for damage caused by the use of
incorrect or unsuitable substances, paint or
fluids which have not been thinned correctly or
are unsuitable for the surfaces to which they
are applied, health hazards arising from lack of
ventilation when working in confined spaces,
or failure of the equipment due to inadequate
cleaning of components after use.
If in doubt, always test a small inconspicuous
area first. Always read the paint
manufacturer’s instructions first.
Neither our guarantee nor the above statement
affect your statutory rights.
ABOUT THE PR9
The PR9 Autofeed Paint Roller is designed to
paint emulsions and water based paints by
providing a continuous feed of paint to the
roller head from the paint container. It is easy
to use and will save you time when painting. It
has a two speed motor to allow you to control
the amount of paint being fed to the roller. The
battery operated system means complete
portability when painting your walls or ceilings.
The kit includes the following:
Motor housing with 3 litre container, 2.4m
delivery tube, paint roller and handle, resting
tray for roller, spares pack, shoulder strap and
tap connector.
The container holds enough paint to cover four
walls of an average size room 3.7m (12’) x
2.7m (9’), without requiring to be refilled.
The PR9 requires four (4) x 1.5 volt (D size)
ordinary or alkaline batteries. Ordinary
batteries will provide you with up to
approximately 12 hours use and alkaline
batteries will provide you with up to
approximately 60 hours use.
IMPORTANT
It is essential to clean the PR9 thoroughly
when you have finished using it. Failure to do
so will result in blockages occurring and void
the guarantee. Also remove the batteries when
not using for long periods of time.