Gabatarwa
The Orbit 94162 Buddy Digital Automatic Watering Timer is designed to automate garden watering tasks, providing consistent irrigation for micro-jets, drip irrigation systems, and garden sprinklers. This manual provides instructions for the proper installation, programming, operation, and maintenance of your watering timer.
Samfurin Ƙarsheview

Hoto 1: Gaba view of the Orbit 94162 Buddy Digital Automatic Watering Timer, showing the digital display, control buttons, and rotary dial.
This digital watering timer features a user-friendly interface with a large LCD display, intuitive control buttons, and a rotary dial for selecting various programming functions. It is equipped with a diaphragm solenoid valve for reliable and long-lasting performance.
Shigarwa da Saita
1. Shigar da Baturi
- Tabbatar cewa na'urar ƙidayar lokaci tana cikin matsayin 'KASHE'.
- Nemo ɗakin batirin a bayan na'urar ƙidayar lokaci.
- Open the compartment and insert two (2) AA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity (+/-).
- Close the battery compartment securely. The display should illuminate.
2. Haɗe zuwa Faucet

Figure 2: The watering timer connected to a standard garden faucet with a hose attached.
- Thread the timer onto any standard outdoor garden faucet. Hand-tighten only. Do not use tools.
- Attach your garden hose or irrigation system to the outlet of the timer.
- Turn on the faucet completely. The timer is designed to operate with full water pressure.
Muhimmi: When freezing temperatures are expected, timers must be removed from hose faucets to prevent potential freezing damage.
Shirye-shiryen da Aiki

Hoto 3: Rufewa view of the timer's rotary dial and digital display, showing various programming options.
The timer features a rotary dial with several settings for easy programming:
- SATA Agogo: Daidaita lokacin yanzu.
- LOKACI: Set the desired time for watering to begin.
- HAR YAUSHE: Determine the duration of each watering cycle.
- SAU NAWA: Specify the frequency of watering cycles.
- Auto: Activates the programmed watering schedule.
- KASHE: Turns off all watering.
1. Set Current Time (SET CLOCK)
- Juya bugun kira zuwa 'SET CLOCK'.
- Use the '+' and '-' buttons to adjust the hour. Press the '+' or '-' button to change the value. Hold the button for faster adjustment.
- Press the 'MANUAL' button to switch between AM/PM.
- Yi amfani da maɓallan '+' da '-' don daidaita mintuna.
- Turn the dial to the next setting or 'AUTO' to save.
2. Set Start Time (START TIME)
- Juya bugun kiran zuwa 'START LOKACI'.
- Use the '+' and '-' buttons to set the desired time for watering to begin.
- Press the 'MANUAL' button to switch between AM/PM.
- Turn the dial to the next setting or 'AUTO' to save.
3. Set Watering Duration (HOW LONG)
- Juya bugun bugun kiran zuwa 'DAWANE'.
- Use the '+' and '-' buttons to set the watering duration from 1 to 240 minutes.
- Turn the dial to the next setting or 'AUTO' to save.
4. Set Watering Frequency (HOW OFTEN)
- Juya bugun kira zuwa 'YAWAN YAWA'.
- Use the '+' and '-' buttons to set the watering frequency. Options include every 6 hours, every 12 hours, or every 1 to 7 days.
- Turn the dial to 'AUTO' to save and activate the program.
5. Automatic Operation (AUTO)
Once all settings are programmed, turn the dial to 'AUTO'. The timer will now operate according to your set schedule. The display will show the current time and the next scheduled watering cycle.
6. Aiki da hannu
To water manually, press the 'MANUAL' button. Use the '+' and '-' buttons to set the desired manual watering duration. Press 'MANUAL' again to start watering. To stop manual watering, press 'MANUAL' again or turn the dial to 'OFF'.
7. Jinkirin ruwan sama
To activate a rain delay, press and hold the '+' button while the dial is in the 'AUTO' position. This will pause the watering schedule for a set period (e.g., 24, 48, 72 hours). Press the '+' button repeatedly to cycle through delay options. The timer will resume its schedule automatically after the delay period.
Kulawa
Madadin Baturi
Replace batteries annually or when the low battery indicator appears on the display. Always use fresh AA alkaline batteries. Remove old batteries promptly to prevent leakage.
Tsaftacewa
Clean the exterior of the timer with a damp Zane. Kada a yi amfani da kayan tsaftace goge-goge ko kuma a nutsar da na'urar a cikin ruwa.
Lokacin hunturu
Before the first frost, disconnect the timer from the faucet and drain any remaining water. Store the timer indoors in a dry, protected area where temperatures will not drop below freezing. Removing batteries during storage is recommended.
Shirya matsala
- Babu kwararar ruwa:
- Tabbatar da buɗaɗɗen famfo.
- Bincika matakan baturi kuma maye gurbin idan ya cancanta.
- Verify the timer is in 'AUTO' mode or manual watering is activated.
- Check for debris in the timer's inlet filter.
- Timer not watering at scheduled time:
- Confirm the current time and start time are set correctly.
- Ensure the timer is in 'AUTO' mode.
- Check if a rain delay is active.
- Verify battery power.
- Leaking from connections:
- Ensure all connections are hand-tightened securely.
- Check the rubber washer inside the timer's inlet for proper seating and damage. Replace if necessary.
- Nuni ba komai bane ko duhu:
- Replace batteries with fresh AA alkaline batteries.
Ƙayyadaddun bayanai
| Alamar | Orbit |
| Lambar Samfura | 94162 |
| Launi | Kore |
| Kayan abu | Filastik |
| Girman samfur (L x W x H) | 7 x 17 x 20.5 cm |
| Nauyin Abu | 400g ku |
| Tushen wutar lantarki | 2 x AA baturi (ba a haɗa su ba) |
| Tsawon Ruwa | 1 zuwa 240 mintuna |
| Yawan Shayarwa | Every 6 hours, 12 hours, or 1 to 7 days |
| Adadin Saituna | 5 (Set Clock, Start Time, How Long, How Often, Auto/Off) |
| UPC | 05060246190090 |
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Tallafin Abokin Ciniki
Should you require technical assistance, have questions regarding product operation, or need to report an issue, please contact Orbit customer support. Contact details can typically be found on the Orbit website ko samfur marufi.