Solo 402 Handheld Pressure Sprayer 2L: Compact Garden and Weed Sprayer with Drift Guard

Solo 402 Pressure Sprayer: A 2L Hand Pump Sprayer for Plants, Weeds and Cleaning

The Solo 402 is a 2 litre handheld pressure sprayer for spot spraying weeds, treating plants and applying cleaning solutions around the home and garden. Its piston pump reaches up to 2.5 bar in a few strokes, and the stainless steel wand carries an adjustable hollow cone nozzle that pivots 180° and has a built-in drift guard. Viton seals handle common garden chemicals and cleaning agents, and an automatic pressure valve protects the tank from over-pressure. Solo is a German sprayer brand that has made plant protection equipment since 1950.

Precise Spraying With a 180° Nozzle and Drift Guard

The nozzle adjusts from a sharp jet for reaching further, to a fine mist for even leaf coverage. The nozzle head swivels through 180°, so you can spray the undersides of leaves, where aphids, mites and fungal spores often sit. A removable drift guard surrounds the nozzle, keeping spray on the target weed or plant and off nearby plants, paths and paving. This makes the 402 a practical weed sprayer for spot-treating weeds in garden beds, cracks and edges with less risk to plants you want to keep.

Comfort Features for Easier Spraying

• Continuous or spot spraying: a slider on the handle switches between holding the spray on and spraying only while you press.
• Large filling opening: wide enough to fill without spills and to rinse out properly.
• Fill level marking: the semi-transparent tank shows how much liquid is left.
• Stable base: moulded feet stop the sprayer tipping over, even when full.
• Large, easy controls: shaped to use comfortably while wearing gloves.

How Does a Pressure Sprayer Work?

A pressure sprayer uses a hand pump to push air into the sealed tank. The compressed air presses on the liquid, forcing it up the tube and out through the nozzle when you press the trigger. Once the Solo 402 reaches full pressure, it can spray almost the whole tank without more pumping. When pressure drops, a few more pump strokes bring it back up.

How to Use a Hand Pressure Sprayer

• Mix your product according to its label, in a separate container where the label directs.
• Pour it in through the filling opening, filling no higher than the fill line.
• Screw the pump head on firmly and pump until you feel firm resistance.
• Adjust the nozzle to a jet or mist and choose spot or continuous spraying.
• Spray close to the target, using the drift guard to keep spray off nearby plants.
• After use, release the pressure, empty any leftover solution as directed on the product label, then fill with clean water and spray it through to rinse the wand and nozzle.

Using One Sprayer for Weed Killer and Another for Plants

Herbicide residue can stay in a sprayer even after rinsing, and a trace of weed killer can damage plants later sprayed with fertiliser or insecticide. Keep one sprayer labelled for weed killer only, and use a separate one for fertilisers, plant treatments and cleaning.

Key Features and Benefits

• 2 litre handheld pressure sprayer
• Piston pump reaches up to 2.5 bar in a few strokes
• Adjustable hollow cone nozzle, sharp jet to fine mist
• 180° pivoting nozzle head for spraying under leaves
• Removable drift guard for targeted spot spraying
• Viton seals suited to garden chemicals and cleaning agents
• Automatic pressure valve protects against over-pressure
• Slider for continuous or spot spraying

Product Details

• Brand: Solo
• Model: 402
• Capacity: 2 litres
• Pump type: Piston
• Maximum pressure: 2.5 bar
• Seals: Viton
• Wand: Stainless steel
• Nozzle: Adjustable hollow cone, 180° pivoting head, removable drift guard
• Safety: Automatic pressure valve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Solo 402 pressure sprayer used for?

It's a compact 2L sprayer for spot spraying weeds, applying plant treatments and liquid fertilisers, misting plants and using cleaning solutions around the home, garden and car.

Can the Solo 402 sprayer handle garden chemicals?

Yes. It has Viton seals, which resist most garden chemicals, herbicides and cleaning agents. Always check the chemical's label for application equipment directions, and rinse the sprayer after each use.

Can you use a pressure sprayer for weed killer?

Yes. A handheld pressure sprayer is well suited to spot spraying weeds in garden beds, paths and paving cracks. Use a coarse spray close to the weed, keep the drift guard on to protect nearby plants, and avoid spraying on windy days.

Can you use a garden sprayer for fertiliser?

Yes, for liquid and water-soluble fertilisers. Dissolve the fertiliser fully first so it doesn't block the nozzle. Don't use the same sprayer you use for weed killer.

What is the best pressure sprayer for a home garden?

For small gardens and spot jobs, look for a 1 to 2L handheld sprayer with chemical-resistant seals, an adjustable nozzle, a safety valve and a wide filling opening. For large lawns or broad-scale weed spraying, a 5L or larger tank or backpack sprayer saves refilling.

What is a pressure sprayer used for?

Pressure sprayers apply liquids evenly: weed killers, insecticides, fungicides, liquid fertilisers, plant misting and cleaning solutions for outdoor furniture, cars and surfaces.

How do I clean a pressure sprayer?

Release the pressure, empty leftover solution as the product label directs, then half-fill with clean water, pump and spray it through the nozzle. Repeat, then leave the tank open to dry.

Where can I buy the Solo 402 Handheld Pressure Sprayer in Australia?

The Solo 402 Handheld Pressure Sprayer 2L is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.