Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

Whistling sound

Cogged belt slipping.

v Contact

 

 

 

GARDENA Service.

 

 

 

Motor will not start

Faulty cable.

v Check cable.

 

 

 

 

The conductor cross-section of

v Contact your electrician.

 

the extension cable is possibly

 

 

 

too low.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motor cuts out because

Blocked by foreign bodies.

1.

Switch off the motor, re-

blocking protection has

 

 

move the mains plug from

been activated

 

 

the socket and wait until

 

 

 

the Scarifier has stopped

 

 

 

rotating.

 

 

2.

Remove foreign bodies.

 

 

3.

After approx. 1 minute

 

 

 

switch on the Scarifier.

 

 

 

 

 

Aerating depth too large (aerator

1.

Leave motor to cool down.

 

cylinder has been adjusted for

2.

Set adjustment for wear

 

wear without wear to the knives).

 

correctly.

 

 

 

 

The grass is too tall.

v Mow the lawn before

 

 

 

aerating (see 3. Function

 

 

 

“Correct Aerating” ).

 

 

 

Aerating results are not

Wear to the spring tines.

v Adjust aerator cylinder

satisfactory

 

 

(see Maintenance).

 

 

 

 

Cog belt faulty.

v Contact

 

 

 

GARDENA Service.

 

 

 

 

Lawn has grown too tall.

v Mow the lawn before using

 

 

 

the Aerator.

 

 

 

 

If you have any problem with your Electric Aerator, please contact our Customer Service.

8. Storing Your Electric Aerator

GB

Storage:

Transport:

To save space the Lawn Scarifier can be folded up by releasing the wing nuts.

Take care during this process that the cable does not become trapped.

vStore the Aerator in a dry, closed room to which children cannot gain access.

1.Switch off motor, unplug from the mains and wait until the aerator cylinder stops.

2.Move the wear compensation to the transport position and raise the aerator when transporting it over sensitive surfaces, e.g. tiles.

Disposal:

The device must not be added to the normal household waste,

(in accordance with

it must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

RL2002/96/EC)

 

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Gardena ES 500 manual Storing Your Electric Aerator, Storage Transport, Disposal

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