GARDENA 432 Spreader L 12.5 Litre Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: Gardena

Table of Contents

GARDENA 432 Spreader L 12.5 Liter
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
INTENDED USE
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE / STORAGE
WARRANTY / SERVICE
Contact
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GARDENA 432 Spreader L 12.5 Liter

Specifications

Product Name: GARDENA Spreader L
Origin: Made in Germany
Model Number: Art. 432

Product Usage Instructions

Assembly:

To assemble the wheels and the foot:

Put the wheels on the axles and push the hubcaps on the axles until it audibly engages (if necessary use a hammer).
Slide the foot on the spreader and tighten the screws.

Assembly of Holms and Handle:

Slide the lower holm into the spreader and tighten the screws.
Slide the upper holm onto the lower holms and tighten the screws.
Slide the handle on the upper holm, put the screw through.

Usage:

Adjust the spreading amount using the scale on the handle. Refer to the spreading material manufacturer’s instructions.

Pull the clip for quantity adjustment vertically and release it after setting it on the handle.
Set the clip to position 4 for quantity adjustment and adjust until the spread amount matches the manufacturer’s specifications.

Maintenance and Storage:

After use, open the roller cover, empty and clean the spreader. Dispose of any remaining spreading material according to local regulations.

FAQ

What is the intended use of the GARDENA Spreader L?

The GARDENA Spreader L is intended for spreading material and lawn seeds. It should not be used to spread chippings.

Where can I find customer service contact information?

You can find customer service contact information for Germany at: GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH Service Hans-Lorenser-Str. 40 D-89079 Ulm

For Austria, contact Husqvarna Austria GmbH at: Industriezeile36 4010 Linz

INTENDED USE

The GARDENA Spreader L is intended to spread spreading material and lawn seeds. Do not use the product to spread chippings

ASSEMBLY

To assemble the wheels and the foot [Fig. A ]: $GARDENA-432-Spreader-L-12-5 -Liter-FIG $1$$

Put the wheels (1) on the axles and push the hubcaps (2) on the axles until it audibly engages (if necessary use a hammer).
Slide the foot (3) on the spreader and tighten the screws (4).
To assemble the holms and the handle [Fig. B ]: $GARDENA-432-Spreader-L-12-5-Liter-FIG $2$$
Slide the lower holm (5) into the spreader and tighten the screws (6).
Slide the upper holm (7) into the lower holms (5) and tighten the screws (6).
Slide the handle (9) on the upper holm (7), put the screw (8) through the hole in the upper holm (7) put the mother (10) on the screw (8) and tighten the screw (8).
To assemble the wire rope [Fig. C / D ]:
Route the wire rope (11) from above through the opening in the spreader.
Put the wire rope (11) into the holder (12) and pull the wire rope (11) until it audibly engages.
Assemble the wire rope (11) into the clip (13) as shown in Fig. C.
Hook the clip (13) into the handle (14) so that the lower, half-width riders are pushed onto the handle.

OPERATION

To adjust the spreading quantity [Fig. D ]:

Adjust the spreading quantity you require by referring to the dosage table (see www.Gardena.en) on the scale (14) at the handle. Comply with the instructions given by the spreading material manufacturer.

First, pull the quantity adjustment clip (13) vertically upwards, slide the clip to the desired position to the right or left and let the clip engage.
Fill in the spreading material.

Release the handle (9) during filling, interrupting the spreading process and transport.

Note: Due to the different sizes of fertiliser and seeds, the information on the dosage table is given for reference purposes only. Always observe the safety instructions of the fertilizer manufacturer when applying an iron fertilizer.

To measure the spreading quantity [Fig. E ]:

A 1 m2 smooth, dry and clean test area is required (e. g. garage).

Clean the test area (e.g. with a vacuum cleaner/broom).
Place the quantity adjustment clip (13) in position 4 and spread the spreading material over a length of 2.15 m (corresponds to a 1 m2 scattering area).
Sweep/vacuum up the spreading material, weigh it and compare it with the recommended manufacturer specifications.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 with adjusted spreading adjustment (13) position until the scattered spreading material quantity corresponds with the manufacturer’s specifications.

MAINTENANCE / STORAGE

[Fig. F ]:

After use open the cylinder cover (15) and empty and clean the spreader. If necessary, dispose of any spreading material residue in accordance with local regulations.