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EN This is the translation of the original German operating
instructions.
Please read these operating instructions carefully and note the information
given. Use these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the
product, the proper use and the safety instructions.
For safety reasons, children and young people under the age of 16, as
well as people not familiar with these operating instructions, may not use
this product. Persons with reduced physical or mental capabilities may
only use this product when supervised or instructed by an authorised
person. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the product. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
Correct use:
The Wall-Mounted Hose Box with automatic battery-powered hose
roll-up serves the irrigation of the garden and is intended for use in the
private home- and hobby garden. It may not be used in public facilities,
parks, sports facilities, on streets and in agriculture and forestry.
The Hose Box is only suitable for outdoor use.
Observance of this User’s Manual is the condition for correct use.
Contents (Fig. A):
Safety Instructions:
CAUTION !
V Read the Operating Instructions before
initial operation.
CAUTION !
The Hose Box may not be opened.
Follow the Safety Instructions on the Battery Charger.
RISK OF EXPLOSION! Physical injury!
The Battery Charger may not be used to charge other batteries or
rechargeable batteries.
The Battery Charger may only be used to charge the GARDENA
Li-Ion battery located in the Controller.
Never expose the Battery Charger to moisture or wetness.
RISK OF FIRE! Short-circuit!
Do not bridge contacts of the Battery Charger with metal parts.
Check before each use:
Carry out a visual inspection each time before using the Battery Charger.
After intensive use, first let the battery cool before charging.
End of charging / storage:
Store the Battery Charger with disconnected mains plug.
Follow the Safety Instructions on the Controller.
RISK OF FIRE! Short-circuit!
Do not bridge contacts of the Controller with metal parts.
Check before each use:
Carry out a visual inspection each time before using the Controller.
Use / Responsibility:
ATTENTION! Due to the danger of physical injury, the Controller may not
be used as an energy source for other appliances. You may only use the
Controller for the intended GARDENA Wall-Mounted Hose Box Art. 8025.
Electrical safety:
RISK OF FIRE !
The battery to be charged must be placed on a non-flammable, heat
resistant and non-conductive surface while charging. Keep corrosive,
flammable and easily combustible objects clear of the battery charger
and the battery.
Do not cover the battery charger and the battery while charging. Unplug
the battery charger immediately in the event of smoke formation or fire.
Only Original GARDENA Battery Chargers may be used as battery
chargers. If other battery chargers are used, the batteries may be
destroyed and fires may even be caused.
RISK OF EXPLOSION !
Protect battery against heat and fire. Do not place on radiators or expose
to intense sunlight for long periods.
Only use and charge the battery in an ambient temperature between 5 °C
and 45 °C. After long periods of use, first allow the battery to cool down.
The mains charging cable must be inspected regularly for signs of dam-
age and ageing (brittleness) and may only be used in perfect condition.
Putting into storage:
The battery should be stored at 0 to 25 °C to minimise self-discharge.
Never store it connected to one of the connecting devices to prevent
misuse and accidents.
Without the battery fitted, the Hose Box may also be exposed to rain.
Do not store battery in places with static electricity.
The battery must not be opened.
If required, the stopper can be shifted (Fig. B):
1. Press the release button Gand remove the Controller H.
2. Loosen the 2 screws 2on the stopper 3with a screwdriver.
3. Hold the watering hose securely while shifting, shift the stopper 3
and screw tightly again with the 2 screws 2.
Mount wall bracket (Fig. C):
The supplied wall plugs are suitable for cement walls (plaster up
to 1 cm). For other wall types, special wall plugs must be used.
1. Release the locking screws Dand remove the Hose Box from the
wall bracket 7.
2. Mark holes using the wall bracket 7, drill into the wall with an 8-mm
drill and stick in the wall plugs 8.
3. Screw the wall bracket 7with the 4 screws 9(width across flats
10-mm) and the 4 washers 0.
4. Stick the Hose Box Bonto the wall bracket 7.
5. Secure the Hose Box Bwith the safety screw D.
6. Connect the connecting hose Cto the tap.
Charge battery in the Controller (Fig. D/E):
Before using for the first time, the battery must be fully charged.
The lithium-ion battery can be charged at every charging level and
charging can be interrupted at any time without damaging the battery
(no memory effect).
ATTENTION!
Overvoltage destroys the batteries and the charger.
VObserve correct mains voltage.
1. Press the release button Gand remove the Controller H.
2. Insert the Battery Charger Jinto a mains socket.
3. Insert the plug of the charging cable Iinto the Controller H.
Charging indicator lamp Kflashes green: Battery is charged.
Charging indicator lamp Kis lit green: Battery is fully charged.
(For charging time, see Technical Data).
Check the charge status regularly while charging.
4. Once completely charged, disconnect, the Controller Hfrom the
battery charger J. Disconnect the Controller Hfrom the battery
charger Jfirst, then unplug the battery charger J.
5. Slide the Controller Hon the Controller-insert on the Hose Box
until it snaps in.
So that the fully charged battery does not self-discharge via the Battery
Charger, the Controller should be disconnected from the unplugged
Battery Charger after charging.
Operation (Fig. F):
Unwind:
vPull out hose to desired length.
Roll up:
vWith the end of the hose, go back to the Hose Box and hold the
button pressed Luntil the hose has been rolled up to the desired
length.
Protective function: If the hose is blocked or completely rolled up, the
motor automatically switches off.
vWhen the connecting hose Cis removed from the tap, place it onto
the anti-drip device Fso that no water will drip from the hose.
Caution! Do not direct water jet directly into the housing.
LED display of battery-charging status (Fig. F):
The charging level of the battery is displayed briefly every time the
button Lis pressed. When the battery is fully charged, the hose
can be rolled up to 70 times.
Battery charging status indicator during operation:
vPress button Lon the Controller H.
66
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100% charged L1, L2 and L3 lit.
33
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65% charged L1 and L2 lit.
10
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32% charged L1 lit.
1
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9% charged L1 flashing.
0% charged No indicator.
Transport position (Fig. G):
Connect the connecting hose Cto the anti-drip device F.
