70035 - Pest control Gardigo - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 70035 Gardigo

This animal repeller device is one of the new generation of repellers! It generates vibrations in approx. 30 sec intervals within a frequency range of 400 Hz ± 100 Hz. The special sound frequencies achieve in an open area an optimal range of approx. 700 m². Depending on the soil conditions, the cov- ered area may vary. As the sound frequencies are unbeara- ble for many soil-living animals, they will soon for a quieter location within a few days. Other beneficial animals are not harmed. The Solar Animal Repeller can be used in the garden, in the field or in other outdoor areas with unwanted ground diggers. The finely tuned electronic components and the effi- cient solar modules guarantee constant operation even with poor light. This device is disturbing to voles, moles, ants and similar ground animals. Any other use as the mentioned is not permitted! No liabili- ties will be taken for damages or claims resulting out of not reading and/or not following the user guide and/or any form of modification on or in the product. Under these circum- stances, no warranty services will be granted. Liability will not be taken for consequential damages.

2. Safety instructions

• Electrical appliances, packaging materials, etc. do not belong in the hands of children. Children are not allowed to play with the device.

• Only operate the device at its intended voltage. NiMh-Akku, 1,2 V, AA

• Always check whether the device is suitable for the respective place where you intend using it.

• The use of this device is not de- signed for use by persons (in- cluding children under 8 years) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or the lack of experience or lack of knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been instructed in the use of the device by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on when giv- ing the device to a third person.

• Rechargeable Batteries should not be used in temperatures un- der 0 °C. They may become dam- aged and lose their capacity.

• If you do not use the device for an extended period of time, remove the batteries and store them ac- cordingly.

3. Installation and maintenance

1. First charge the device fully when it is switched off! Make

sure that the solar panel has sufficient sunlight.

2. Choose a suitable and sunny place taking into account

point 6 of these instructions.

3. Insert the device as deep as possible into the ground, but

at least to ¾ of the aluminum skewer. If the ground is too firm, you can dig a hole in advance. If you have done this, make sure that you fill the hole with earth after inserting the device and press it down firmly. The looser the earth, the less the vibrations are conducted.

4. To start, press the switch on the underside of the housing.

The device is now ready for use.

5. Check the function of the device at regular intervals. If the

device no longer functions normally, it may be necessary to change the battery (see point 4) or the device does not receive sufficient sunlight.

4. Replacement of the rechargeable battery

1. Remove the transparent housing cover.

2. Carefully take off the solar panel from the rechargeable

battery which is underneath. When doing so, make sure that the cable connection between the solar panel and the circuit board which is underneath the rechargeable battery, is left intact and is not damaged.

3. Remove the old rechargeable battery from its fitting.

4. Insert a new rechargeable battery size Mignon (AA) and

type Ni-MH with 1.2 V and 850 mA. When doing so, mind the correct polarity as shown on the bottom inside the bat- tery fitting.

5. Carefully place the solar panel back on the rechargeable

6. Reattach the transparent casing cover to the casing body.

Warning: risk of explosion if

batteries are inserted incor- rectly

• Power supply: 1 rechargeable battery, size Mignon (AA), type Ni-MH,

1.2 V, 850 mA (included); can be replaced if necessary

• Casing: weather-proof, Stable aluminium stake

• Effective area: approx. 700 m², depending on condition of soil

• Frequency range: approx. 400 Hz ± 50 Hz

• Interval: approx. 2 sec on, approx. 28 sec off (break interval)

• Voltage reserve: up to 7 days without exposure to light

• Readiness for operation: immediate operating and charg- ing function, even at low incidence of light

6. Notes on operation

To successfully and permanently repel a mole or vole from your garden, there are a few instructions for use that have to be observed: The mole should not be ‘encircled’ by the mole repellent. To avoid this, start from the house and move away from the house wall to repel the mole. To do this, place one or preferably several mole repellents in the ground near to the house wall – and, most importantly, before the first molehill. Never bore directly into a molehill. Reposition the device every 2 – 3 weeks nearer to the bounda- ry of the garden (away from the house). The time should coin- cide with the ‘movement’ of the molehills. If the molehills are still in the same position after 4 weeks, please check whether the device is actually operational. If this is the case, switch off the device for 1 – 2 days and then turn it on again. The differing lengths of time taken to repel the animal can have diverse reasons: e.g. the mole is more resistant or the soil contains more sand, turf or clay. The Gardigo mole repellent system has an integrated on/off switch – this is important to note when purchasing a solar operated mole repellent sys- tem. The device should be switched off at regular intervals to avoid the animals getting used to the sound! Shortly after setting up the device you might find more molehills than before in the garden, this shouldn’t discour- age you, it’s quite normal. The mole and its friends from the neighbouring gardens notice a change in their environment and want to find out where the change is coming from. In the long run the sound will be too annoying, and they will start searching for a quieter place. Important: Make sure that the lawn around the solar panel is cut short so that the solar panel is not covered. If the device is not used for a longer period of time, please ensure that the switch is set to “OFF”. In this way you can be sure that the batteries do not discharge. Note: the response of each animal to our devices may vary. The development of our devices, methods and application tips are based on experience, testing and feedback from our custom- ers. Therefore the devices are successful in most cases.

7. General information

• The CE conformity has been declared. All documents are at our office and can be viewed.

• For safety and conformity reasons it is not permitted to rebuild or modify the device and/or use it in any other way than described above.

• As Gardigo has no control of the correct of appropri- ate installation and use of the device the warranty can only be applied to a fully equipped device in prime condition. We assume neither warranty nor liabili-8 ty for damages or following damages related to this product. This applies especially if it has been modifications or repairs have been made by the customer, if the circuitry has been modified or components have been used other than the original components and/or if the operation of the device has been incorrect, careless or abusive.