Gardena 5700, Operating Instructions Manual

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Fault Possible causes Remedy
Motor does not run Check that the voltage given on
when switched on. the nameplate is consistent with
the mains voltage.
Connecting cable damaged. Check the connecting cable
for damage.
Connector plug not plugged Check the connector plugs and
in correctly. cable, have the switch checked by
Intermittence in the power an authorised GARDENA Service
supply. agent.
The Power Scrubbing Brush Mixing unit adjust- Mixing unit ad-
does not build up sufficient ment knob set justment knob
pressure. to position: in position:
Air in the system. Run the pump without the
high-pressure hose until water
exits the high-pressure outlet
without any bubbles.
Then connect the high-pressure
hose again.
Sieve in the water connection Unscrew the tap connector,
blocked. take out the sieve and clean.
Insufficient water admitted. Check the amount of water
being admitted.
Leaks / blockage in the inlet line. Check all inlet lines for blockage
and leaks.
Fluctuations in the working High-pressure nozzle blocked. Clean the high-pressure nozzle
pressure. by removing any dirt in the
nozzle with a needles and flush
out with running water.
Pump draws in air. Check the suction lines for leaks.
Pump leaks. It is usual that the pump leaks Please consult GARDENA
to a small degree. Service if the leak is large.
No cleaning agent dispensed. Dispensing unit incorrectly set. Open the dispensing unit by
setting the switch to the “MIX”
position.
No cleaning rings in the Place cleaning rings in the
dispensing unit. dispensing unit (see 6.3 for this).
7. Trouble-shooting
2. Flush the unit for approx.
1 minute with clear water.
3. Turn the tool off (ON / OFF
switch to position 0 , figure M 2).
4. Turn off the water supply
(fig. M 3).
5. Actuate the high-pressure gun
using the operating lever
C
until emptied of all water and
is at ambient pressure, and
then press the safety button
$
to lock the gun so as to pre-
vent any accidental opening
(fig. M 4).
6. Unplug the mains connector
plug from the outlet socket.
Attention !
Working with high pressure !
A
For safety reasons, the
motor starts only when
the operating lever
C
for the
gun is pressed down. The
safety knob
D
is exclusively
for prevention of unintentional
use, and not to be used to lock
the operating lever
C
during
operation.
6.1 Operation using one of
the nozzles
(fig. H / J)
1. Plug the mains connector
into a 230-V a / c socket outlet.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Set the dispensing
unit adjust-
ment knob to
this position:
4. Switch the equipment on:
Turn the ON / OFF switch
to position
I (fig. H).
5. Unlock the high-pressure pistol
(press safety knob
D
) and
press the high-pressure pistol
operating lever
C
(fig. J).
6.2 Adjusting the Vario nozzle
(fig. I)
The Vario nozzle can be adjusted
to any position, from a hard jet
to a flat jet of water. Turn the
nozzle to set the jet required, as
indicated by the direction of the
arrow shown in figure I :
Flat jet in the clockwise direction
(fig. I 1)
Hard jet in the anticlockwise
direction (fig. I 2)
Please read section 6.6 on termi-
nating work.
6.3 Working with cleaning
rings
Operating the dispensing unit
(fig. K)
The dispensing unit has 3 main
positions which can be set as
follows:
Delivery condition
from the manufacturer
Water throughput
without the addition
of cleaner.
Position “MIX”
This position will
dispense cleaning
agent.
The concentration of cleaning
agent can be regulated as
required.
Replacing cleaning rings
The cleaning rings
can be replaced
in this position.
Setting the mix ratio (fig. K)
The mixing ratio
cleaner / water can
be adjusted as
required within the range of this
symbol (fig. K). The cleaning rings
can be used with all of the tools
supplied and mixed into the water
at any working pressure. The
mixing pot is transparent so that
the cleaning ring consumption
is visable.
Inserting cleaning rings (fig. K)
The GARDENA Power Scrubbing
Brush is fitted with a dispensing
unit. Cleaning rings can be in-
serted as follows:
1. Turn the adjusting
knob on the dis-
pensing unit to
this position:
A
The Power Scrubbing
Brush must not be used
in this position ! There is a
danger of damaging the unit.
2. Unscrew the dispensing cup
from the dispensing unit.
3. Place cleaning rings in the
dispensing cup.
4. Screw the dispensing cup
back onto the dispensing unit.
5. T urn the adjusting knob
on the dispens-
ing unit to
this position:
6.4 Switching on for working
(fig. C)
Hold the high-pressure gun, pre-
ferably with both hands as shown
in figure C. Hold the handle with
the operating lever
C
of the high-
pressure gun with one hand and
guide the direction of the high-
pressure gun with the other hand.
6.5 Working with the power
scrubbing brush
The power scrubbing brush is
suitable for cleaning dirty surfaces
such as e.g. tiles, natural stone
slabs, concrete slabs etc. without
the use of water jets. For easier
handling there are 2 working
positions possible (each turnable
180°).
Adjusting the working
positions
(fig. L)
To change the working position
proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the upper nut
H
of
extension handle.
2. Pull the power scrubbing brush
with adaptor out of the bayonet
socket and turn it 180°.
3. Push the bayonet of the power
scrubbing brush back into
the bayonet socket and secure
connection by tightening the
upper nut
H
.
Advantage : The two working
positions allow horizontal and
vertical areas to be easily cleaned
(fig. L).
6.6 Terminating work (fig. M)
Attention! When using cleaning
rings, flush the unit thoroughly
with water after use to rinse
out the residual cleaning agent
as sediment will otherwise cause
interference with subsequent
operations:
1. Set the adjusting knob
of the dispens-
ing unit to
this position:
The dispensing function
is shut off and clear water
is delivered (fig. M 1).
6. Putting into operation