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Gardena R38Li Installation Manual
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R38li, r40li, r45li, r50li, r70li, r80li installation manual gardena robotic lawnmower installation manual gardena robotic lawnmower omslag qg, brux, 1155943-.Indd 2 2014-10-17 10.29.
Page 3: Table of Contents
Table of contents english - 3 introduction and safety ................................................... 5 introduction ........................................................................ 5 symbols on the product ..................................................... 6 symbols in the operator’s...
Page 4: Memo
Memo 4 - english the product registration key is a valuable document and must be stored in a safe place. This key is necessary for example to register the product on gardena's website or to unlock the robotic lawnmower in the event of a lost pin code. The product registration key is provided in a se...
Page 5: 1. Introduction and Safety
English - 5 1. Introduction and safety 1. Introduction and safety 1.1 introduction congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product. To get the best results from your gardena robotic lawnmower requires knowledge of how it works. This operator's manual contains important inform...
Page 6: 1. Introduction and Safety
6 - english 1. Introduction and safety 1.2 symbols on the product these symbols can be found on the robotic lawnmower. Study them carefully. • please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using your robotic lawnmower. The warnings and safety instru...
Page 7: 1. Introduction and Safety
English - 7 1. Introduction and safety • the low voltage cable must not be shortened, extended or spliced. • do not use a trimmer nearby the low voltage cable. Be careful when trimming edges where the cables are placed. 1.3 symbols in the operator’s manual these symbols can be found in the operator’...
Page 8: 1. Introduction and Safety
8 - english 1. Introduction and safety 1.4 safety instructions use • this robotic lawnmower is designed to mow grass in open and level ground areas. It may only be used with the equipment recommended by the manufacturer. All other types of use are incorrect. The manufacturer’s instructions with rega...
Page 9: 1. Introduction and Safety
English - 9 1. Introduction and safety use. The robotic lawnmower can only start when the main switch is set to 1 and the correct pin code has been entered. • the robotic lawnmower must never be used at the same time as a sprinkler. In this case use the timer function (see 6.3 timer on page 46) so t...
Page 10: 1. Introduction and Safety
10 - english 1. Introduction and safety transport the original packaging should be used when transporting the robotic lawnmower over long distances. To safely move from or within the working area: 1. Press the stop button to stop the robotic lawnmower. If security is set to the medium or high level ...
Page 11: 2. Presentation
English - 11 2. Presentation 2. Presentation this chapter contains information that is important to be aware of when planning the installation. Installation of the robotic lawnmower involves four main components: • a robotic lawnmower that mows the lawn by essentially operating in a random pattern. ...
Page 12: 2. Presentation
12 - english 2. Presentation 2.1 what is what? The numbers in the illustration represent: 1. Body 2. Cover to display, keypad and cutting height adjustment 3. Stop button/catch to open the cover 4. Contact strips 5. Led for operation check of the charging station, boundary wire and guide wire 6. Cha...
Page 13: 2. Presentation
English - 13 2. Presentation 2.2 package contents your gardena ® robotic mower package contains the following details. Gardena® r38li, r40li, r45li, r50li gardena® r70li, r80li robotic mower √ √ charging station √ √ transformer √ √ loop wire 150 m 200 m low voltage cable √ √ pegs 200 pcs 400 pcs con...
Page 14: 2. Presentation
14 - english 2. Presentation 2.3 function capacity the robotic lawnmower is recommended for lawn sizes up to the maximum capacity listed in the technical data section. How big an area the robotic lawnmower can keep cut depends primarily on the condition of the blades and the type, growth and moistur...
Page 15: 2. Presentation
English - 15 2. Presentation working method the robotic lawnmower automatically mows the lawn. It continuously alternates between mowing and charging. The robotic lawnmower starts to search for the charging station when the battery charge becomes too low. The robotic lawnmower does not mow when it i...
Page 16: 2. Presentation
16 - english 2. Presentation the control panel on the top of the robotic lawnmower is where you manage all the robotic lawnmower settings. Open the control panel cover by pressing down the stop button. When the main switch is set to position 1 for the first time, a start-up sequence begins which inc...
Page 17: 3. Installation
English - 17 3. Installation 3. Installation this chapter describes how you install the gardena robotic lawnmower. Before starting the installation read the previous chapter 2. Presentation. Read also through this entire chapter before beginning the installation. How the installation is done also af...
Page 18: 3. Installation
18 - english 3. Installation • low voltage cable (17) • staples (21) • connector for connecting the loop wire to the charging station(18) • screws for the charging station (19) • measurement gauge (22) • couplers for the loop wire (23) during installation you will also need: • hammer/plastic mallet ...
Page 19: 3. Installation
English - 19 3. Installation the charging station must be positioned with a great deal of free space in front of it (at least 3 metres). It should also be centrally placed in the working area to make it easier for the robotic lawnmower to reach all areas in the working area. Do not put the charging ...
Page 20: 3. Installation
20 - english 3. Installation if the installation is done in a working area with a steep slope (such as around a house on a hill), the charging station should be placed in the area at the bottom of the slope. This makes it easier for the robotic lawnmower to follow the guide wire to the charging stat...
Page 21: 3. Installation
English - 21 3. Installation it is possible to let the low voltage cable cross the working area. The low voltage cable must be stapled down or buried, and the cutting height should be such that the blades on the blade disc can never come in contact with the low voltage cable. Make sure the low volta...
Page 22: 3. Installation
22 - english 3. Installation installation and connecting the charging station 1. Position the charging station in a suitable spot. 2. Connect the low voltage cable to the charging station. 3. Connect the transformer’s power cable to a 100-240v wall socket. If the transformer is connected to an elect...
Page 23: 3. Installation
English - 23 3. Installation 3.4 installation of the boundary wire the boundary wire can be installed in one of the following ways: 1. Securing the wire to the ground with staples. It is preferable to staple down the boundary wire if you want to make adjustments to the boundary wire during the first...
Page 24: 3. Installation
24 - english 3. Installation working area boundaries if a high obstacle, for example a wall or fence, borders the working area, the boundary wire should be laid 30 cm from the obstacle. This will prevent the robotic lawnmower from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear. About 20 cm around ...
Page 25: 3. Installation
English - 25 3. Installation boundaries within the working area use the boundary wire to demarcate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles which cannot withstand a collision, for example, flowerbeds, bushes and fountains. Obstacles that can withstand a collision, for examp...
Page 26: 3. Installation
26 - english 3. Installation passages when mowing long and narrow passages and areas narrower than 1.5 - 2 metres should be avoided. When the robotic lawnmower mows, there is a risk that it travels around in the passage or area for a period of time. The lawn will then look flattened. Slopes the boun...
Page 27: 3. Installation
English - 27 3. Installation laying the boundary wire if you intend to staple down the boundary wire: • cut the grass very low with a standard lawnmower or a trimmer where the wire is to be laid. It will then be easier to lay the wire close to the ground and the risk of the robotic lawnmower cutting...
Page 28: 3. Installation
28 - english 3. Installation laying the boundary wire in towards the charging station the boundary wire must be laid in line with the rear end of the charging station and at least 1.5 metres straight out to the right and left of the station. See the illustration. If the boundary wire is laid in any ...
Page 29: 3. Installation
English - 29 3. Installation 3.5 connecting the boundary wire connect the boundary wire to the charging station: 1. Place the wire ends in the connector: • open the connector. • place the wire in the connector grip. 2. Press the connectors together using a pair of pliers. Press until you hear a clic...
Page 30: 3. Installation
30 - english 3. Installation 3.6 installation of the guide wire the guide wire is a wire that is laid from the charging station towards, for instance, a remote part of the working area or through a narrow passage to be then connected with the boundary wire. The same cable roll is used for both the b...
Page 31: 3. Installation
English - 31 3. Installation laying and connecting the guide wire 1. Run the wire through the slot in the bottom of the charger plate. 2. Fit the connector to the guide wire in the same way as for the boundary wire described in 3.5 connecting the boundary wire on page 29. Connect it to the contact p...
Page 32: 3. Installation
32 - english 3. Installation - in the passage, the guide wire must therefore be placed so that the robotic lawnmower has as much space to run in as possible. The distance between the boundary wire and the guide wire must however be at least 30 cm. If the guide wire has to be installed on a steep slo...
Page 33: 3. Installation
English - 33 3. Installation 6. Connect the guide wire to the boundary wire using a coupler: insert the boundary wire in each of the holes in the coupler. Insert the guide wire in the centre hole in the coupler. Check that the wires are fully inserted into the coupler so that the ends are visible th...
Page 34: 3. Installation
34 - english 3. Installation 3.7 checking the loop check the loop signal by inspecting the indicator lamp on the charging station. See 9.2 indicator lamp in the charging station on page 72 if the lamp does not indicate a solid green light. 3.8 first start-up and calibration before the robotic lawnmo...
Page 35: 3. Installation
English - 35 3. Installation 3.9 test docking with the charging station before using the robotic lawnmower, check that the robotic lawnmower can follow the guide wire all the way to the charging station and easily docks with the charging station. Perform the test below. 1. Open the control panel cov...
Page 36: 4. Use
36 - english 4. Use 4. Use 4.1 charging a flat battery when the gardena robotic lawnmower is new or has been stored for a long period, the battery will be flat and needs to be charged before starting. Charging takes approximately 80 to 100 minutes. 1. Set the main switch to position 1. 2. Park the r...
Page 37: 4. Use
English - 37 4. Use 4.2 using the timer use the timer function (see 6.3 timer on page 46.) to avoid a downtrodden lawn. When setting the timer, calculate that the robotic lawnmower mows about the listed amount of the number of square meters per hour and day listed in table work capacity. Example if ...
Page 38: 4. Use
38 - english 4. Use example 2 the times used in this example are applicable to gardena r40li, but the principle is the same for the other models. Work period 1: 06:00 - 16:00 work period 2: 20:00 - 23:00 work days: all days the robotic lawnmower will operate between 06:00 and 16:00. It will begin ag...
Page 39: 4. Use
English - 39 4. Use 4.5 switching off 1. Press the stop button. 2. Set the main switch in position 0. Always switch the robotic lawnmower off using the main switch if it requires maintenance or if the robotic lawnmower must be moved outside the working area. 4.6 adjusting the cutting height the cutt...
Page 40: 5. Control Panel
40 - english 5. Control panel 5. Control panel all forms of commands and settings for the gardena robotic lawnmower are made via the control panel. All functions are accessed via a number of menus. The control panel consists of a display and a keypad. All information is shown on the display and all ...
Page 41: 5. Control Panel
English - 41 5. Control panel 5.1 operation selection the operation selection button is symbolised by a house. When the button has been pressed, the selected operation mode is shown in the display. By consecutively pressing the button many times, one can choose between three different operation mode...
Page 42: 5. Control Panel
42 - english 5. Control panel 5.2 multi-choice buttons the three multi-choice buttons offer various functions, among others depending on where in the menu structure you are. The button function is shown at the very bottom of the display. Example: if you are in the main menu, the left button can be u...
Page 43: 6. Menu Functions
English - 43 6. Menu functions 6. Menu functions 6.1 main menu the main menu for the gardena r38li, r40li, r45li, r50li offers three options: • timer • security • settings the main menu for the gardena r70li /r80li offers four options: • timer • installation • security • settings there are a number ...
Page 44: 6. Menu Functions
44 - english 6. Menu functions 6.2 menu structure gardena r38li, r40li, r45li, r50li timer settings work hours 1 work hours 2 work days security change pin code security level new loop signal language time & date backlight low medium high set date date format set time time format reset timer remote ...
Page 45: 6. Menu Functions
English - 45 6. Menu functions gardena r70li, r80li timer installation settings work hours 1 work hours 2 work days security change pin code security level new loop signal guide width remote start 1 test settings language time & date reset user settings medium wide proportion distance test in test o...
Page 46: 6. Menu Functions
46 - english 6. Menu functions 6.3 timer the lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the best mowing result. Consequently, it is important to limit the operating time using the timer function if the working area is less than the robotic lawnmower's working capacity. When the robotic lawnmower is ...
Page 47: 6. Menu Functions
English - 47 6. Menu functions this table goes for gardena r40li work area work days per week work hours per day suggested time time interval 100 m 2 5 4,5h 07:00 - 11:30 7 3,5h 07:00 - 10:30 200 m 2 5 9h 07:00 - 16:00 7 6,5h 07:00 - 13:30 300 m 2 6 11,5h 07:00 - 18:30 7 10h 07:00 - 17:00 400 m 2 7 ...
Page 48: 6. Menu Functions
48 - english 6. Menu functions • work hours 1to set start and stop times for work hours 1. Enter each required time in hours and minutes and press ok to confirm the entered time. • work hours 2: to set start and stop times for work hours 2. Enter each required time in hours and minutes and press ok ...
Page 49: 6. Menu Functions
English - 49 6. Menu functions a clock symbol is displayed on the start page when the timer settings are set. The clock symbol is black when the robotic lawnmower is not allowed to mow due to a timer setting and it is white when the mower is allowed to mow. The robotic lawnmower has an inbuilt stand...
Page 50: 6. Menu Functions
50 - english 6. Menu functions wide in a wide corridor, the robotic lawnmower mows at more varied distances from the guide wire. A garden that is open and free of narrow passages should have a wide corridor to minimise the risk of tracks forming. Medium in a medium wide corridor, the robotic lawnmow...
Page 51: 6. Menu Functions
English - 51 6. Menu functions • proportion how often the robotic lawnmower must follow the guide wire from the charging station is selected as a proportion of the total number of times it leaves the charging station. At all other times, the robotic lawnmower leaves the charging station in the stand...
Page 52: 6. Menu Functions
52 - english 6. Menu functions test settings in the test settings menu, it is possible to test the settings for remote start 1 and remote start 2 and that the selected guide width works in the working area in question. Test out the test out function is used to test if the selected guide width suits ...
Page 53: 6. Menu Functions
English - 53 6. Menu functions test in the test in function allows you to test how well the robotic lawnmower docks with the charging station. Test in can only be performed after test out has been performed. Selecting this function causes the robotic lawnmower to travel directly along the guide wire...
Page 54: 6. Menu Functions
54 - english 6. Menu functions time lock this function means that the robotic lawnmower cannot be started after 30 days without first entering the correct pin code. When the 30 days has passed the robotic lawnmower will continue to mow as normal, but the enter pin code message appears when the cover...
Page 55: 6. Menu Functions
English - 55 6. Menu functions 6.6 settings about the about menu displays information about the robotic lawnmower's model, serial number and the different softwares. Eco this function automatically turns off the loop signal in the boundary loop, the guide wires and the charging station when the robo...
Page 56: 6. Menu Functions
56 - english 6. Menu functions time & date this function allows you to set current time and required time format in the robotic lawnmower. • time enter the correct time and press ok to exit. • time format place the cursor at the required time format: 12h 24h. Press ok to exit. • date enter correct d...
Page 57: 6. Menu Functions
English - 57 6. Menu functions remote start, r38li, r40li, r45li, r50li one important function with the guide wire is the capacity to steer the robotic lawnmower to remote garden areas when required. This function is very useful in gardens where, for instance, the front and back are joined by a narr...
Page 58: 6. Menu Functions
58 - english 6. Menu functions calibrate guide, r38li, r40li, r45li, r50li the calibrate guide function allows you to test if the robotic lawnmower can follow the guide wire out from the charging station. To test the guide wire: 1. Place the robotic lawnmower in the charging station. 2. Select calib...
Page 59: 7. Garden Examples
English - 59 7. Garden examples 7. Garden examples - installation proposals and settings the robotic mower's behaviour is controlled to a certain extent by what settings are made. Adapting the robotic lawnmower’s garden settings according to the shape of the garden makes it easier for the robotic la...
Page 60: 7. Garden Examples
60 - english 7. Garden examples area timer remote start- proportion remarks 400 m 2 . A number of islands and a 25% slope. 07:00-22:00 (factory setting) monday-sunday rarely (factory setting) place the charging station in the lower part of the working area. Lay the guide wire at an angle over the st...
Page 61: 7. Garden Examples
English - 61 7. Garden examples area timer remote start- proportion remarks 150 m 2 . Unsymmetrical working area with a narrow passage and a number of islands. 07:00-17:00 monday, tuesday, wednesday, friday rarely (factory setting) the guide wire must be placed along the narrow passage to ensure tha...
Page 62: 7. Garden Examples
62 - english 7. Garden examples area timer remote start - proportion remarks 200 m 2 + 50 m 2 in a secondary area. 07:00-18:00 monday, tuesday, thursday, friday rarely (factory setting) the secondary area is cut using the man mode on wednesday and saturday. Installation proposals and settings 115706...
Page 63: 8. Maintenance
English - 63 8. Maintenance 8. Maintenance check and clean the robotic lawnmower regularly and replace worn parts if necessary to improve operating reliability and to ensure a longer service life. For further information on cleaning, see 8.3 cleaning. When the robotic lawnmower is first used, the bl...
Page 64: 8. Maintenance
64 - english 8. Maintenance 8.1 winter storage robotic lawnmower the robotic lawnmower must be cleaned carefully before putting it away for the winter. See 8.3 cleaning on page 65. To guarantee battery functionality and service life, it is very important to fully charge the robotic lawnmower before ...
Page 65: 8. Maintenance
English - 65 8. Maintenance 8.3 cleaning it is important to keep the robotic lawnmower clean. A mower with large amounts of grass stuck to it will not cope as well with slopes. It is recommended to clean using a brush. Chassis and blade disc 1. Set the main switch in position 0. 2. Wear protective g...
Page 66: 8. Maintenance
66 - english 8. Maintenance body use a damp, soft sponge or cloth to clean the body. If the body is very dirty it may be necessary to use a soap solution or washing-up liquid. Charging station clean the charging station regularly from grass, leaves, twigs and other objects that may impede docking. 8...
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English - 67 8. Maintenance 8.6 replacing the blades there are three blades on the robotic lawnmower, which are screwed into the blade disc. All three blades and screws must be replaced at the same time to obtain a balanced mowing system. Use gardena approved original blades only. To replace the bla...
Page 68: 8. Maintenance
68 - english 8. Maintenance replacing the battery if the operating times for the robotic lawnmower are shorter than normal between charges, this indicates that the battery is getting old and eventually needs replacing. The battery is fine as long as the robotic lawnmower maintains a well-cut lawn. 1...
Page 69: 9. Troubleshooting
English - 69 9. Troubleshooting 9. Troubleshooting in this chapter, a number of messages are listed which may be shown in the display if there is a malfunction. There is a proposal as to the cause and steps to take for each message. This chapter also presents some symptoms that can guide you if the ...
Page 70: 9. Troubleshooting
70 - english 9. Troubleshooting trapped the robotic lawnmower has got caught in something. Free the robotic lawnmower and rectify the reason for it becoming trapped. The robotic lawnmower is stuck behind a number of obstacles. Check if there are any obstacles which make it hard for the robotic lawnm...
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English - 71 9. Troubleshooting right wheel overloaded left wheel overloaded the robotic lawnmower has got caught in something. Free the robotic lawnmower and rectify the reason for the lack of drive. If it is due to wet grass, wait until the lawn has dried before using the robotic lawnmower. No dri...
Page 72: 9. Troubleshooting
72 - english 9. Troubleshooting 9.2 indicator lamp in the charging station for a fully functional installation, the indicator lamp in the charging station must emit a solid green light. If something else appears, follow the troubleshooting guide below. There is more troubleshooting help on www.Garde...
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English - 73 9. Troubleshooting 9.3 symptoms if your robotic lawnmower does not work as expected, follow the troubleshooting guide below. There is a faq (frequently asked questions) on www.Gardena.Com which provides more detailed answers to a number of standard questions. Contact gardena central ser...
Page 74: 9. Troubleshooting
74 - english 9. Troubleshooting the robotic lawnmower runs at the wrong time the robotic lawnmower clock needs to be set. Set the clock. See 6.6 settings on page 54. The start and stop times for mowing are incorrect. Reset the start time and stop time settings for mowing. See 6.3 timer on page 46. T...
Page 75: 9. Troubleshooting
English - 75 9. Troubleshooting 9.4 finding breaks in the loop wire breaks in the loop wire are usually the result of unconscious physical damage to the wire such as when gardening with a shovel. In countries with ground frost, even sharp stones that move in the ground can damage the wire. Breaks ca...
Page 76: 9. Troubleshooting
76 - english 9. Troubleshooting 3. Connect the charging station to the power supply. Switch the connections between the guide wire and the boundary wire in the charging station. A) switch connection al and guide. If the indicator lamp flashes yellow, then the break is somewhere on the boundary wire ...
Page 77: 9. Troubleshooting
English - 77 9. Troubleshooting 4. A) assume that the indicator lamp flashed yellow in test a) above. Reset all connections to their original positions. Then disconnect ar. Connect a new loop wire to ar. Connect the other end of this new loop wire somewhere at the centre of the installation. If the ...
Page 78: 9. Troubleshooting
78 - english 9. Troubleshooting continue until only a very short section of the wire remains which is the difference between a flashing blue light and a solid green light. B) if the indicator lamp flashed yellow in test 3b) above, a similar test is carried out but with the new loop wire connected to...
Page 79: 10. Technical Data
English - 79 10. Technical data 10. Technical data full compatibility cannot be guaranteed between the robotic lawnmower and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, buried electric animal fencing or similar. Data r38lili r40li r45li dimensions leng...
Page 80: 10. Technical Data
80 - english 10. Technical data data r50lili r70li r80li dimensions length 58 cm 58 cm 58 cm width 46 cm 46 cm 46 cm height 26 cm 26 cm 26 cm weight 7,4 kg 7,4 kg 7,4 kg electrical system battery specialised lithium-ion battery, 18 v/1.6 ah specialised lithium-ion battery, 18 v/1.6 ah specialised li...
Page 81: 11. Guarantee Terms
English - 81 11. Guarantee terms 11. Guarantee terms gardena guarantees this product's functionality for a period of two years (from date of purchase). The guarantee covers serious faults relating to materials or manufacturing faults. Within the guarantee period, we will replace the product or repai...
Page 82: 12. Environmental
82 - english 12. Environmental information 12. Environmental information symbols on the gardena robotic lawnmower or its packaging indicate that this product cannot be handled as domestic waste. It should instead be left at a suitable recycling centre to recycle its electronic components and batteri...
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English - 83 13. Eu declaration of conformity 13. Eu declaration of conformity eu declaration of conformity (only applies to europe) husqvarna ab, se-561 82 huskvarna, sweden, tel.: +46-36-146500, hereby declares under sole responsibility that the robotic lawnmowers gardena r38li, gardena r40li, gar...
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