Einhell GE-US 18 Li Universal Spreader Instruction Manual

Einhell GE-US 18 Li Universal Spreader

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: GE-US 18 Li
• Art.-Nr.: 3415411
• I.-Nr.: 21023

FAQs

• Q: Can I use the Universal Spreader in wet conditions?
  • A: No, the appliance should not be used in damp or wet locations.
• Q: Can I use the Universal Spreader for any job?
  • A: No, the appliance should only be used for the job it is intended for.
• Q: What should I do if the safety guards are damaged?
  • A: A damaged guard or part should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
• Q: Can I use any battery pack with the Universal Spreader?
  • A: No, only use designated battery packs for the appliance to avoid the risk of injury and fire.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Information

When using the Universal Spreader, it is important to follow these safety precautions to reduce the risk of injury:

• Do not use the appliance in damp or wet locations.
• Keep other persons and animals away from the danger zone.
• Wear a breathing mask to protect against harmful dust.
• Wear safety goggles to protect against splinters, chips, and dust.
• Wait until all parts of the machine have come to a complete stop before touching them.
• Never reach into openings.

General Usage Guidelines

Follow these guidelines when using the Universal Spreader:

• Read all instructions in the user manual before use.
• Do not use the appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Operate the appliance at the rate for which it was designed.
• Maintain proper balance at all times.
• Do not operate the appliance when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• Store the appliance indoors in dry places out of reach of children.
• Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Before using the appliance, make sure the safety guards are intact.
• Never use a tool without its safety guard.
• Check the alignment and binding of the moving parts.
• A damaged guard or part should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
• Use only designated battery packs for the appliance.
• Avoid shorting the battery terminals together.
• Avoid contact with sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition.

Safety Symbols

• Danger:  Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury.
• Caution: Keep other persons and animals away from the danger zone.
• Caution:  Wear a breathing mask. Harmful dust can be generated.
• Caution:  Wear safety goggles. Splinters, chips and dust generated during work can cause loss of sight.
• Wait until all parts of the machine have come to a complete stop before touching them.
• Never reach into openings.
• Store the batteries only in dry rooms with an ambient temperature of 50°F to 104°F (+10°C to +40°C). Place only fully charged batteries in storage (charged at least 40%).

DANGER

When using the equipment, a number of safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety information with due care.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and the safety information as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to failure to follow these instructions and the safety information.

Safety information

Read All Instructions

WARNING

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

FOR ALL APPLIANCES

• Avoid dangerous environments – do not use appliances in damp or wet locations.
• Don’t use in rain.
• Keep children away – all people and pets should be kept at a distance from the work area.
• Dress properly – do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective clothing; use of work gloves, long pants, a long sleeved shirt and safety footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Use safety glasses – always use face or dust mask if the area in which you are working is dusty. The purpose of the safety rules is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them, require your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instruction or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
• Use right appliance – do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Do not force appliance – it will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not overreach – keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Stay alert. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
• When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry places out of reach of children. Maintain appliance with care. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Check damaged parts. Before using the appliance, make sure the safety guards are intact. Never use a tool without its safety guard. Check the alignment of the moving parts, the binding of the moving parts. Check for broken or defective parts that can affect the safe operation of your tool. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. (This advice is considered correct for conventional NiMh, NiCd, lead acid and Lithium-ion cell types. If this advice is incorrect for a cell design that differs from these, then the correct advice may be substituted.)
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 266°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
• Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.

FOR ALL BATTERY-OPERATED APPLIANCES:

• Do not charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
• Do not use battery-operated appliances in the rain. Always remove or disconnect battery pack before adjusting, cleaning, servicing or transporting the garden appliances.

FOR ALL BATTERY-OPERATED PRODUCTS EMPLOYING A DETACHABLE OR SEPARABLE

BATTERY:

• Use only the following type and size battery:
  • 18V 1.5Ah PXC Lithium-ion battery
  • 18V 2.0Ah PXC Lithium-ion battery
  • 18V 2.5Ah PXC Lithium-ion battery
  • 18V 3.0Ah PXC Lithium-ion battery
  • 18V 4.0Ah PXC Lithium-ion battery
  • 18V 3.0Ah PXC Plus Lithium-ion battery
  • 18V 4.0Ah PXC Plus Lithium-ion battery
  • 18V 5.2Ah PXC Plus Lithium-ion battery
  • 18V 4.0Ah/6.0Ah PXC Plus Lithium-ion battery
  • 18V 5.0Ah/8.0Ah PXC Plus Lithium-ion battery
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short it with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING – DO NOT INSERT BATTERY WHILE YOUR FINGER IS ON THE SWITCH. BE SURE SWITCH IS OFF WHEN INSERTING THE BATTERY.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR THE BATTERY PACK

• Dispose of used battery promptly and properly. When disposing of secondary cells or batteries, keep cells or batteries of different electrochemical systems separate from each other.
• Keep battery out of reach of children and in original package until ready to use.
• Never put batteries in one’s mouth. If swallowed, contact local poison control centre immediately.
• CAUTION:  The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Replace battery with Einhell/ lawn master brand only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
• WARNING: Do not use a visibly damaged battery pack or appliance.
• WARNING: Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack.
• BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED.
• Do not short-circuit a cell or battery. Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by conductive materials.
• Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shocks.
• Keep cells and batteries clean and dry. Wipe the cell or battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
• Do not maintain secondary cells and batteries on charge when not in use.
• Retain the original cell and battery. Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment.
• Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or equipment manual for proper charging instructions.
• When possible, remove the battery from the equipment when not in use.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to the battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or energizing appliances that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
• Protect your rechargeable battery against moisture, rain and high humidity. Moisture, rain and high humidity can cause dangerous cell damage. Never charge or work with batteries which have been exposed to moisture, rain or high humidity – replace them immediately.
• If your equipment is fitted with a detachable battery, remove the battery for safety reasons after you have finished your work.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER

WARNING: This product may contain lead, phthalate or other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Please wash your hands after use.

• Always inspect the equipment visually before using it. Do not use the equipment if safety devices are damaged or worn. Never disable any safety devices.
• Stop using the equipment when there are people – particularly children – or pets nearby.
• You are responsible for safety in the operating area.
• Make sure you stand squarely at all times while working.
• Never leave the equipment unsupervised in the work area. If you stop work for a while, leave the equipment in a safe place. If you stop your work in order to go to another area to work, you must make sure that the equipment is switched off while you are going there.
• Never use the equipment while it is raining or in damp or wet surroundings.
• Protect your equipment against moisture and rain.
• When working with fertilizers and dusty products, wear suitable eye and breathing protection. Protect your skin and eyes from dust.
• Do not use the equipment for distributing liquids, powder, pesticides, herbicides or chemicals intended for conventional, commercial or industrial use.
• Prior to working with the spreader material, read the instructions on the relevant fertilizer or seed packaging and be sure to follow these instructions.
• When the equipment is in operation, you must always hold it away from your body!
• Do not switch on the equipment when it is turned around or when it is not in working position.
• Never point the equipment directly at yourself or at any other person.
• When you are not using the equipment, keep it in a dry place out of the reach of children.
• Do not use the spreader material compartment to store unneeded spreader material.
• Clean the spreader material compartment before filling.
• Make sure that the ON/OFF switch is not activated before you remove any blockages, clean the equipment, perform any maintenance or place the equipment in storage.
• Never remove blockages with your fingers – use a stick or a similar tool.
• Be careful not to touch the moving parts of the equipment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Layout and items supplied

Layout

1. Spreading quantity adjustment
2. On/Off switch
3. Spreader material compartment
4. Spreader wheel
5. Spreading width controller
6. Speed controller
7. Spreader material opening
8. Battery pack (not supplied)
9. Pushlock button
10. Battery capacity indicator
11. Battery capacity indicator button

Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the store where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 work days after purchasing the article and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase.

• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if present).
• Check to see if all the items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
• If possible, keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Danger

The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, plastic sheets and small parts. There is a risk of choking and suffocating!

• Universal spreader
• Original operating instructions with safety information

Separately available accessories

• 18V 1.5Ah PXC Lithium-Ion battery
• 18V 2.0Ah PXC Lithium-Ion battery
• 18V 2.5Ah PXC Lithium-Ion battery
• 18V 3.0Ah PXC Lithium-Ion battery
• 18V 4.0Ah PXC Lithium-Ion battery
• 18V 3.0Ah PXC Plus Lithium-Ion battery
• 18V 4.0Ah PXC Plus Lithium-Ion battery
• 18V 5.2Ah PXC Plus Lithium-Ion battery
• 18V 4.0Ah/6.0Ah PXC Plus Lithium-Ion battery
• 18V 5.0Ah/8.0Ah PXC Plus Lithium-Ion battery
• 18V PXC Dual Port Fast Charger
• 18V PXC Fast Charger

Contact your local retailer for more specific models of batteries and charger available in your area. You can also explore battery + charger options at Einhell.com.

Intended use

The equipment is designed solely for spreading grass seeds, fertilizers, rock salt and de-icer outdoors. The equipment cannot be used for spreading sand and powdery (floury) fertilizer.

The equipment is allowed to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind resulting from such misuse. Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

• Motor power supply: ………………………. 18V
• No load speed RPM: ……………………… 1050-1850
• Max. area coverage: ……………………… 8600 sq. ft.
• Max spreading width: ……………………………. 16 ft.
• Filling volume bulk container approx.: ….. 1 Gallon
• Weight (Tool only): ……………………………….2.7 lbs

Wear ear-muffs

• The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.

Reduce noise generation and vibration to a minimum

• Use only equipment that is in perfect condition.
• Maintain and clean the equipment regularly.
• Adapt your way of working to the equipment.
• Do not overload the equipment.
• Have the equipment checked if necessary.
• Switch off the equipment when not in use.
• Wear gloves.

CAUTION: Residual risks

Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with the instructions, certain residual risks cannot be eliminated. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment‘s construction and layout:

1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is applied.
3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a longer period or is not properly guided and maintained.
4. Risk of eye damage if essential safety goggles are not worn.

Before starting the equipment

Fitting the battery

Press the side pushlock button (9) of the battery pack as shown in Fig. 2 and push the battery pack into the mount provided. When the battery is positioned as in Fig. 2, make sure that the pushlock button latches in place! To remove the battery pack, proceed in reverse order.

Operation

Recommended spreading settings (Fig. 4/Item 1)

Each spreader material is supplied with instructions on how many grams per square meter are to be spread. Set a low fl ow rate for smaller quantities and increase the fl ow rate for larger quantities.

The following settings are recommended:

• Setting 1+2: Fine grass seeds
• Setting 3+4: Light fertilizer
• Setting 5+6: Heavy fertilizer
• Setting 7+8: Pearled fertilizer or de-icer

Note

• Numerous variable factors (such as walking speed, working height, motor speed etc.) do not allow a specific recommendation of the spreading setting.
• Rather, the optimal setting must be determined by the user when starting with the work.

Spreading (Fig. 4-6)

Note

The ON/OFF switch (2) activates the opening for the spreader material (7) as well as the spreader wheel (4).
Set the speed of the spreader wheel (4) with the speed controller (6) (1= lowest / 6= highest speed). Use the mechanical spreading width controller (5) to infl uence the spreading width on the left-hand side. Holding the universal spreader in front of you so that the material can be spread unhindered, walk at a normal pace over the surface over which you want to spread the material.

1. Ensure that the ON/OFF switch (2) is not activated and that the adjustable speed controller (6) is set to position “1”.
2. Place the spreader on a paved surface and fi ll spreading material into the spreading material compartment (3).
3. Set the setting recommended for the relevant spreading material using the spreading quantity adjustment (1).
4. Set the required spreading width using the speed controller (6) and the mechanical spreading width controller (5).
5. Actuate the ON/OFF switch (2).
6. After carrying out work on a small area, adjust the settings if necessary.

Note

• If the slide of the spreader material opening (Fig. 5/Item 7) gets jammed, press the On/Off switch (Fig. 4/Item 2) several times to unjam it.

Charging the Lithium-Ion battery (not included)

• The corresponding instructions can be found in the original operating instructions for your charger.

Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 3 / item 10)

• Press the battery capacity indicator switch (11).
• The battery capacity indicator (10) shows the charge status of the battery using 3 LEDs.

All 3 LEDs lit:

• The battery is fully charged.

2 or 1 LED(s) lit:

• The battery has an adequate remaining charge.

1 LED flashing:

• The battery is empty, recharge the battery.

All LEDs flashing

The temperature of the battery is too low. Remove the battery from the device and leave it at room temperature for a day. If the error occurs again, this means that the battery has been completely discharged and is defective. Remove the battery from the device. Never use or charge a defective battery.

Cleaning and maintenance

HAZARD: Always take the battery out of the equipment before starting any cleaning work.

Cleaning

• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it down with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend cleaning the equipment immediately each time after use.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a damp cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may be aggressive to the plastic parts in the equipment. Ensure that no water can get into the interior of the equipment. The ingress of water into an electric power tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

Maintenance

• There are no other parts inside the equipment which require maintenance.

Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offices.

Storage

Store the equipment and its accessories out of children‘s reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 41°F and 86°F (5°C and 30°C). Keep the electric tool in its original packaging.
The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying the products is strictly subject to the express consent of Einhell Germany AG.

Subject to technical changes.

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References

• Einhell Group website | Einhell.com
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