User Manual

Translation of the original instructions.
For safety reasons, children and young people under 16 as well
as anyone who is not familiar with these operating instructions
should not use the product. Persons with reduced physical or
mental abilities may use the product only if they are supervised or instructed
by a responsible person. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the product. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
Intended use:
The GARDENA Soil Moisture Sensor is designed to be used solely outdoors
in domestic and private gardens and in greenhouses to control sprinklers
and watering systems via a GARDENA Irrigation control with a sensor
connection taking account the soil moisture level.
DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
The GARDENA Soil Moisture Sensor must not be used for industrial
purposes or in conjunction with chemicals, foodstuffs, easily flam-
mable and explosive materials.
GARDENA Soil Moisture Sensor
1. SAFETY
Important!
Read the operator’s manual carefully before use and keep for future
reference.
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the
polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you
assemble the product.
DANGER! Cardiac arrest!
This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates.
This field may under some conditions interfere with active or pas-
sive medical implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that can
possibly injure or kill, we recommend persons with medical
implants to speak with their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before you operate the product.
Do not set the sensor down with the tip facing upwards. The tip poses a risk
of injury.
Do not use damaged products. Ensure that all parts are correctly disposed
of with immediate effect (please see Chapter 6.STORAGE
Disposal /
Disposal of the batteries
).
Keep damaged parts out of the reach of children.
Regularly examine the product for damage.
There is a risk of tripping. Position the sensor in such a manner that it can
be seen at all times.
Regularly examine the batteries for damage.
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