Einhell GC-SR 12 Multi-Purpose Spreader Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Einhell

Table of Contents

Safety regulations
Layout and items supplied
Proper use
Technical data
Before starting the equipment
Operation
Cleaning and ordering spare parts
Disposal and recycling
Storage
References
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GC-SR 12
Original operating instructions Spreader

Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual 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 safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Safety regulations

Be sure to observe the adjustment instructions in the manual and the stickers on the device. You must observe the instructions on the fertilizer/seed packaging.
To prevent fertilizer burn (over-fertilization) in the lawn caused by spillage of the spreader material, never fill the spreader directly on the lawn.

Layout and items supplied

2.1 Layout (Fig. 1/2)

Push bar
Adjustment lever for setting the spreading volume
Spreader tank
Wheel
Foot
Pushrods

2.2 Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as speciﬁ ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product 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 available).
Check to see if all items are supplied.
Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
If possible, please 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, foils, or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suﬀ ocating!

Spreader
Original operating instructions

Proper use

The spreader is designed for spreading fertilizer, seeds, grit, salt, and winter grit.
The equipment is 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 caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade, or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade, or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

Spreading width: ………………………………….45 cm
Compartment volume max.: ………………..12 liters
Wheel Ø: …………………………………………….20 cm
Weight (empty) approx.: ………………………..2.6 kg

Before starting the equipment

5.1 Installing the controller
Push bar

Fit the push rods into the spreader tank (Fig. 3).
Fit the push bar onto the push rods (Fig. 4).

Adjustment lever
Fit the adjustment lever grip (Fig.2/ Item 2) to the adjustment lever (Fig. 5/ Item A).

Foot

Remove the screw (Fig. 7/ Item B).
Insert the foot (Fig. 8/ Item 5) and secure it.

Wheels

Take the wheel caps off the wheels (Fig. 9).
Remove the screws (Fig. 10/ Item E) (on both sides).
Attach the wheels (Fig. 11/ Item D) and secure them.
Fit the wheel caps.

5.2 Filling

Measure the area over which you intend to spread the spreader material and determine the size of the area in square meters. Work out the amount of spreader material required by referring to the amounts given on the fertilizer/seed packaging.
Ensure that the spreader material compartment is dry and clean.
Move the adjustment lever (Fig. 6 / Item 2) to the “0” position.
Spread some sheets of newspaper out on a firm, dry surface. Place the spreader on the newspaper and carefully fill the spreader material compartment. Do not allow the spreader material compartment to overflow and do not spill the spreader material. Never fill the spreader material compartment directly on the lawn, because spilled spreader material will burn the grass as a result of overfertilization.
Make sure that the black spreading roller cover is completely covered by spreader material. The fertilizer will only be spread evenly across the full spreading width if the cover is completely covered.

5.3 Determining the right spreader setting (Fig. 12)
Spreading material products such as lawn seed, fertilizer, and other care products vary considerably in terms of distribution quantity, granule size, and weight, which means that it is not possible to use a single universal setting for all. The required spreader setting is easy to determine.

Fill the compartment half full with the spreader material (see 5.2).
Spread out a clean and dry plastic sheet on a smooth and level surface (e.g. in the garage).
We recommend that you set the adjustment lever to “4” to start with. Push the spreader along over a length of 2.3 m. With a spreading width of 45 cm, this equates to an area of approx. 1 m².
Sweep up the spreader material, weigh it using household scales (distribution rate per m²) and compare the weight to the information provided by the manufacturer on the spreader material packaging (e.g. 30 g/ m²). Set the adjustment lever to a higher level if insufficient material is distributed, or to a lower level if too much is distributed.
Make a note of the determined values so that you can use them again if needed.

Operation

Important! If you use the spreader on wet, damp, or very tall grass (grass over 60 mm in height), the spreader material may become moist and block the spreading action. This may result in too much or insuﬃ client spreader material being spread.

6.1 Spreader settings
Select the spreader settings determined in advance (see 5.3). You must observe the instructions on the fertilizer/seed packaging.

6.2 Spreading

After filling with spreader material (see section 5.2), set the adjustment lever to the determined position (see 5.3) and start spreading the material over the lawn surface.
Over the outermost 2-3 lanes we recommend that you spread the material in both a crosswise and a lengthwise direction. You can spread the material over the rest of the lanes in a lengthwise direction only. Spread the material on an overlapping basis and make sure that you do not leave out any patches.
Afterward, treat (e.g. water) the area to which the spreading material has been applied in accordance with the instructions on the fertilizer/seed packaging.

Cleaning and ordering spare parts

7.1 Cleaning

Tip all remaining spreader material that is left over in the spreader material compartment after use back into the spreader material packaging.
Move the adjustment lever to position “8” and thoroughly clean the spreading holes and the cover rail with a brush.
Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment.

7.2 Ordering replacement parts:
Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

Type of machine
Article number of the machine
Identification number of the machine
Replacement part number of the part required

For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell- Service.com

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 your local council oﬃ ces.

Storage

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store 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 products, is permitted only with the express consent of the Einhell Germany AG.
Subject to technical changes

Warranty certiﬁcate

Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not aﬀ ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectiﬁ cation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade, or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade, or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.
The following are not covered by our guarantee:
– Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type), or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnormal
environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.
– Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use of unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones, or dust, transport damage), the use of force, or damage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it).
– Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.
The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period.
The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts ﬁtted will not
result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts ﬁtted. This also applies if on- site service is
used.
To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.Einhell-Service.com. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identiﬁcation will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

Of course, we are also happy oﬀ er a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units that are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address.
Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning worn parts, consumables, and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.