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Product Applicators

Get the most out of your products! This section provides expert tips on proper application techniques and simple steps to troubleshoot common issues.

Product Applicator FAQs

How to use a Sure Shot® Wand or Comfort Wand®

To get started using a Sure Shot® Wand or Comfort Wand® follow these simple steps:

  1. Unsnap the holder and remove the wand from the side of the bottle.
  2. Unwrap the hose completely and pull out the battery tab on the handle. The motor in the wand won't work if the protective battery tab is not removed before the first use.
  3. Insert the red plug into the knob on the cap until it clicks, and turn the knob to “ON”. Make sure the red plug is firmly attached to the cap. (If your bottle still has the spout cap instead of the twist cap, make sure the spout is sticking straight up.)
  4. Extend the wand until it locks into position.
  5. Slide the trigger lock on the handle to the “unlocked” position.
  6. Twist nozzle to the desired spray pattern. Make sure it isn’t set to “OFF.” If you’re using the Sure Shot® Wand, snap the protective shield over the wand nozzle.
  7. Spray the weeds that you want to kill. It’s that easy.

If your Sure Shot® Wand or Comfort Wand® won't spray, follow these simple troubleshooting steps to get it working.


If you do not hear the motor running:

  1. Confirm that the trigger lock is not engaged.
  2. Double-check to ensure the battery tab has been removed.
  3. If you still don't hear the motor running, try changing the batteries. Simply unscrew the compartment at the wand's base and replace the AA batteries.


If you can hear the motor running, but the wand is not spraying:

  1. Check the cap to make sure the knob is turned to the "ON" position"
  2. Confirm the nozzle setting is rotated to a spray pattern
  3. Re-prime the sprayer by squeezing the trigger for up to 30 seconds, until it begins to spray.
  4. If the sprayer tip is clogged, if necessary clean the outer sprayer surface only with a damp towel. Do not use soap or other cleaning agents and never submerge the wand handle.