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Gardena SILENO R100Li Operator's Manual

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    Sileno/sileno+ r100li, r100lic/r130li, r130lic, r160li operator‘s manual manual_sileno_sileno+_151215.Indd 1 2016-01-12 09:19:19.

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    English - 1 1 introduction and safety 3 1.1 introduction 3 1.2 symbols on the product 4 1.3 symbols in the operator’s manual 6 1.4 safety instructions 6 2 presentation 10 2.1 what is what? 11 2.2 package content 12 2.3 function 12 3 installation 15 3.1 preparations 15 3.2 installation of the chargin...

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    English - 2 serial number: _________________________ pin code: _________________________ product registration key: _________________________ 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 ...

  • Page 4: 1 Introduction and Safety

    English - 3 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 informatio...

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    English - 4 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 the robotic lawnmower. The warnings and safety instructio...

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    English - 5 introduction and safety • never put your hands or feet close to or under the body when the robotic lawnmower is running. Do not ride on the robotic lawnmower. • lock function • this product conforms to the applicable ec directives. • noise emission to surroundings. The product’s emission...

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    English - 6 introduction and safety 1.3 symbols in the operator’s manual these symbols can be found in the operator’s manual. Study them carefully. • turn the main switch to 0 before carrying out any inspections and/or maintenance. • always wear protective gloves when working with the robotic lawnmo...

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    English - 7 introduction and safety • the robotic lawnmower may only be operated, maintained, and repaired by persons that are fully conversant with its special characteristics and safety regulations. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before us...

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    English - 8 introduction and safety moving 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 ( see 6...

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    English - 9 introduction and safety important information never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean the robotic lawn- mower. Never use solvents for cleaning. Maintenance warning when the robotic lawnmower is turned upside down the main switch must always be in the 0 position. T...

  • Page 11: 2 Presentation

    English - 10 presentation 2 presentation this chapter contains information that is important to be aware of when planning the installation. Installing a robotic lawnmower involves four main components: • a robotic lawnmower that mows the lawn by essentially operating in a random pattern. The robotic...

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    English - 11 presentation 2.1 what is what? The numbers in the illustration represent: 1. Body 2. Hatch to cutting height adjustment 3. Hatch to display and keypad 4. Stop button/catch to open the hatch 5. Rear wheels 6. Front wheels 7. Contact strips 8. Cutting height adjustment 9. Charging station...

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    English - 12 presentation 2.2 package content your gardena robotic mower package will include the following parts. Gardena r100li r100lic r130li r130lic r160li robotic lawnmower √ √ √ √ √ charging station √ √ √ √ √ power supply √ √ √ √ √ loop wire 200 m 200 m 250 m 250 m 250 m couplers 7 pcs 7 pcs 7...

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    English - 13 presentation mowing technique the cutting system in the robotic lawnmower is based on an efficient and energy saving principle. Unlike many standard lawnmowers, the robotic lawnmower cuts the grass instead of knocking it off. We recommend you allow the robotic lawnmower to mainly mow in...

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    English - 14 presentation the stop button on the top of the robotic lawnmower is mainly used to stop the robotic lawnmower when it’s running. When the stop button is pressed a hatch opens, behind which there is a control panel. The stop button remains pressed in until the hatch is closed again. This...

  • Page 16: 3 Installation

    English - 15 installation 3 installation this chapter describes how to install the 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 affects how we...

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    English - 16 installation 4. Check that all parts for the installation are included. The numbers in brackets refer to the component illustration. See 2.1 what is what? On page 11. • robotic lawnmower • charging station (10) • loop wire for boundary loop and guide wire (22) • power supply (21) • low ...

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    English - 17 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 sta...

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    English - 18 installation connecting the power supply take the following into consideration when planning where to place the power supply: • close to the charging station • protection from rain • protection from direct sunlight if the power supply is connected to an electrical socket outdoors, this ...

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    English - 19 installation do not, under any circumstances, mount the power supply at a height where there is a risk it can be submerged in water (at least 30 cm from the ground). It is not permitted to place the power supply on the ground. Never connect the power supply to a outlet if plug or cord i...

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    English - 20 installation 3.3 charging the battery as soon as the charging station is connected, it is possible to charge the robotic lawnmower. Set the main switch to position 1 . Place the robotic lawnmower in the charging station to charge the battery while the boundary and guide wires are being ...

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    English - 21 installation 3.4 installation of the boundary wire ensure correct installation of the boundary wire according to the instruction the boundary wire can be installed in one of the following ways: • secure the wire to the ground with pegs. It is preferable to staple down the boundary wire ...

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    English - 22 installation working area boundaries if a high obstacle (5 cm or more), for example a wall or fence, borders the working area, the boundary wire should be laid 35 cm from the obstacle. This will prevent the robotic lawnmower from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear. About 2...

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    English - 23 installation boundaries within the working area use the boundary wire to isolate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles which cannot withstand a collision, for example flowerbeds, bushes and fountains. Lay the wire up to and around the area to be isolated, an...

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    English - 24 installation passages when mowing long and narrow passages and areas narrower than 1.5 to 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 long period of time. The lawn will then look flattened. Slopes the r...

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    English - 25 installation laying the boundary wire if you intend to peg 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 the w...

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    English - 26 installation laying the boundary wire in towards the charging station on its way toward the charging station, the boundary wire can be laid completely outside the charging station (see option 1 in the figure). If there is a need to partly locate the charging station outside the working ...

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    English - 27 installation 3.5 connecting the boundary wire connect the boundary wire to the charging station: important information the boundary wire must not be crossed when connecting it to the charging station. The right hand wire end must be connect- ed to the right hand pin on the charging stat...

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    English - 28 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 loop. The same cable roll is used for both the boun...

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    English - 29 installation laying and connecting the guide wire 1. Before laying and connecting the guide wire, it is important to give consideration to the length of the guide loop, especially in large or complex installations. If the guide loop is longer than 400 metres the robotic lawnmower can ha...

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    English - 30 installation if the guide wire has to be installed on a steep slope, it is an advantage to lay the wire at an angle to the slope. This makes it easier for the robotic lawnmower to follow the guide wire on the slope. Avoid laying the wire at sharp angles. This can make it difficult for t...

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    English - 31 installation 3.7 checking the installation check the loop signal by inspecting the indicator lamp on the charging station. • solid green light = good signals. • flashing green light = the loop system is turned off and the robotic lawnmower is in eco mode. See 6.8 settings on page 56 . •...

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    English - 32 installation 3.8 first start-up and calibration before the robotic lawnmower is operated, a start-up sequence in the robotic lawnmower’s menu must be carried out as well as an automatic calibration of the guide signal. 1. Open the control panel hatch by pressing the stop button. 2. Set ...

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    English - 33 installation 4. Check that the robotic lawnmower follows the guide wire all the way to the charging station and that it docks with the charging station. The test is approved only if the robotic lawnmower is able to follow the guide wire the entire distance to the charging station and do...

  • Page 35: 4 Use

    English - 34 use warning never use the robotic lawnmower when persons, especially children, or pets, are in the cutting area. 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 star...

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    English - 35 use 4.2 using the timer the lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the best mowing result. Use the timer function ( see 6.3 timer on page 44 ) to avoid a downtrodden lawn and to get the maximum service life from the robotic lawnmower. When setting the timer, calculate that the robot...

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    English - 36 use 4.3 standby the robotic lawnmower has a built-in standby period according to the standby time table. The standby period provides a good opportunity to e.G. Water or play games on the lawn. R100li, r100lic r130li, r130lic r160li standby time, hours per day 2 7 5 1 example 1 the times...

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    English - 37 use 3018-240 4.4 starting 1. Press the stop button to open the control panel hatch. 2. Set the main switch to position 1 . 3. Enter the pin code. 4. Push the start button. 5. Make the required operation selection. See 5.1 operation selection start on page 40 . 6. Shut the hatch within 1...

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    English - 38 use 4.7 adjusting the cutting height the cutting height can be varied from min (2 cm) to max (6 cm) in nine stages. During the first week after a new installation, the cutting height must be set to max to avoid damaging the loop wire. After this, the cutting height can be lowered one st...

  • Page 40: 5 Control Panel

    English - 39 control panel 5 control panel all forms of commands and settings for the 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 input is don...

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    English - 40 control panel the keypad consists of six groups of buttons: • the start button is used to activate the robotic lawnmower. This is normally the last button to be pressed before closing the display hatch. • the back and ok buttons are used to navigate in the menu. The ok button is also us...

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    English - 41 control panel 5.2 operation selection parking when the park button is pressed the following operation selections can be chosen. Park until further notice the robotic lawnmower stays in the charging station until another operating mode is selected by pressing the start button. Start with...

  • Page 43: 6 Menu Functions

    English - 42 menu functions 6 menu functions 6.1 main menu the main menu consists of the following options: • timer • sensorcontrol (only for gardena r130li, r130lic, r160li) • smartsystem (only for gardena r100lic, r130lic) • security • installation • settings there are a number of submenus under e...

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    English - 43 menu functions 6.2 menu structure the following table summarises the menu selections found in the main menu. The following chapter provides more detailed information about how each function is used and which setting options are available. Use the arrow keys to browse the menu. Confirm s...

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    English - 44 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 mower’s working capacity. When the robotic lawnmower is allowed to mow ...

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    English - 45 menu functions gardena r100li, r100lic work area work days per week work hours per day suggestion of time interval 250 m 2 5 6 hours 07:00 - 13:00 7 4,5 hours 07:00 - 11:30 500 m 2 5 12 hours 07:00 - 19:00 7 8,5 hours 07:00 - 15:30 750 m 2 5 17 hours 07:00 - 24:00 7 13 hours 07:00 - 20:...

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    English - 46 menu functions edit day to edit the timer settings, first select the day to edit from the overview screen using the arrow left and arrow right followed by ok . Up to two time intervals per day can be entered. To enter an interval for period 1, first make sure that the check box next to ...

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    English - 47 menu functions 6.4 security through this selection, settings relating to security and the connection between the robotic lawnmower and the charging station can be made. Security level there are three security levels to choose from. Use the down and up arrow keys to select a security lev...

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    English - 48 menu functions advanced new loop signal the loop signal is randomly selected to create a unique link between the robotic lawnmower in question and the charging station. In rare cases, there may be a need to generate a new signal, for instance if two adjacent installations have a very si...

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    English - 49 menu functions sensorcontrol to activate the sensorcontrol: check the box by pressing ok . Cutting time if the mowing results are not optimal when using the sensorcontrol, cutting time settings may need adjusting. To adjust the cutting time: place the cursor by cutting time and use the ...

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    English - 50 menu functions as long as the robotic mower is being included to smart system some of the menus in the mower display will be locked, so as not to interfere with settings made from the smart system application. It is still possible to see all settings, but not to adjust them other than f...

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    English - 51 menu functions 6.7 installation this menu function is used to steer the robotic lawnmower to remote parts of a working area. For many working areas there is no need to alter the factory settings but sometimes, depending on the lawn complexity, the mowing result can be improved by making...

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    English - 52 menu functions area x > how far? Enter the distance in metres along the current wire from the charging station to the remote area where the robotic lawnmower begins mowing. Use the number keys to specify the distance in metres. Tip! Use the test function to determine how far it is to th...

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    English - 53 menu functions area x > more > test testing selected settings can be seen as a natural part of the installation. Using the test function, the robotic lawnmower travels the farthest distance from the loop allowed by the selected corridor width. To test the selected settings: 1. Place the...

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    English - 54 menu functions advanced under the advanced heading, there are even more settings relating to the behaviour of the robotic lawnmower. The settings in this menu are only required if additional control of the lawnmower is definitely needed e.G. In very complex gardens. The factory settings...

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    English - 55 menu functions exit angles normally the robotic lawnmower leaves the charging station in a direction within the 90°-270° exit sector. By changing the exit angles, it makes it easier for the robotic lawnmower to reach the largest working area if the charging station is placed in a passag...

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    English - 56 menu functions drive past wire the front of the robotic lawnmower always passes the boundary wire by a specific distance before the mower turns around. The default distance is 32 cm, but this can be changed if required. A figure between 15 and 50 can be selected. Note that the distance ...

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    English - 57 control panel general set language and time or reset user settings to factory default. 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 move the cursor to the require...

  • Page 59: 7 Garden Examples

    English - 58 menu functions reset all user settings this function allows you to reset the robotic lawnmower to the default settings it had when it left the factory. The following settings are not altered: • security level • pin code • loop signal • date & time • language • country 1. Select reset al...

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    English - 59 garden examples installation proposals and settings area timer lawn coverage remarks 150 m 2 . Open and level area. R100li, r100lic 08:00-14:00 monday, wednesday, friday r130li, r130lic, r160li 08:00-13:00 monday, wednesday, friday factory setting the timer should be used to prevent the...

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    English - 60 garden examples area timer lawn coverage remarks 800 m 2 . L-shaped garden with charging station installed in the narrow area. Contains a couple of islands. R100li, r100lic 07:00-24:00 monday to saturday r130li, r130lic, r160li 08:00-22:00 monday to saturday area 1: how? Guide how far? ...

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    English - 61 garden examples area timer lawn coverage remarks 800 m 2 . Unsymmetrical working area with a narrow passage and a number of islands. R100li, r100lic 07:00-24:00 monday to saturday r130li, r130lic, r160li 08:00-22:00 monday to saturday factory setting the guide wire must be placed along ...

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    English - 62 garden examples area timer lawn coverage remarks 500 m 2 + 100 m 2 in a secondary area. R100li, r100lic 08:00-20:30 monday, tuesday, thursday, friday, saturday r130li, r130lic, r160li 08:00-18:30 monday, tuesday, thursday, friday, saturday factory setting the secondary area is cut using...

  • Page 64: 8 Maintenance

    English - 63 maintenance 8 maintenance for better operating reliability and longer service life: check and clean the robotic lawnmower regularly and replace worn parts if necessary. See 8.3 cleaning on page 64 for more details on cleaning. When the robotic lawnmower is first used, the blade disc and...

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    English - 64 maintenance important information the battery must be charged fully before winter storage. If the battery is not fully charged it can be damaged and in certain cases be rendered useless. Check the condition of wear items such as blades and bearings in the front wheels. Rectify if necess...

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    English - 65 maintenance important information never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean the robotic lawn- mower. Never use solvents for cleaning. Chassis and blade disc 1. Set the main switch to position 0 . 2. Wear protective gloves. 3. Lift the robotic lawnmower onto its sid...

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    English - 66 maintenance 8.4 transport and moving secure the machine during transport. It is important that the robotic lawnmower does not move when it is being transported, for instance, between lawns. The contained lithium-ion-batteries are subject to the dangerous goods legislation requirements. ...

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    English - 67 maintenance to replace the blades: 1. Set the main switch to position 0 . 2. Wear protective gloves. 3. Turn the robotic lawnmower upside down. 4. Remove the three screws. Use a straight slot or cross-tip screwdriver. 5. Remove the blade and the screw. 6. Screw on the new blade and the ...

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    English - 68 maintenance 8.8 battery the battery is maintenance-free, but has a limited service life of 2 to 4 years. Battery service life is dependent on the length of the season and how many hours a day the robotic lawnmower is used. A long season or many hours of use per day means that the batter...

  • Page 70: 9 Troubleshooting

    English - 69 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 robo...

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    English - 70 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 lawnmowe...

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    English - 71 troubleshooting needs manual charging the robotic lawnmower is set to the secondary area operating mode. Place the robotic lawnmower in the charging station. This behaviour is normal and no action is required. Next start hh:mm the timer setting prevents the robotic lawnmower from operat...

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    English - 72 troubleshooting connectivity settings restored the connectivity settings was restored due to a fault. Please check and change the settings if needed. Poor signal quality the connectivity circuit board in the mower is assembled upside down, or the mower itself is tilted or upside down. V...

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    English - 73 troubleshooting 9.3 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.Gardena....

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    English - 74 troubleshooting uneven mowing results the robotic lawnmower works too few hours per day. Increase the working times. See 6.3 timer on page 44. Not applicable for r100li, r100licthe sensorcontrol senses that the lawn has been mowed more than it actually has. Increase the intensity level ...

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    English - 75 troubleshooting 9.5 finding breaks in the loop wire breaks in the loop wire are usually the result of unintentional physical damage to the wire such as when gardening with a shovel. In countries with ground frost, also sharp stones that move in the ground can damage the wire. Breaks can...

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    English - 76 troubleshooting b) put al and g1 back in their original positions. Then switch ar and g1. If the indicator lamp is lit with a solid green light, then the break is somewhere on the boundary wire between ar and the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire (thick black ...

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    English - 77 troubleshooting in that case, move the connection for the new wire closer to the disconnected end (roughly at the middle of the suspected wire section) and check again if the indicator lamp is green. Continue until only a very short section of the wire remains which is the difference be...

  • Page 79: 10 Technical Data

    English - 78 technical data 10 technical data data gardena r100li, r100lic gardena r130li, r130lic gardena r160li dimensions length 63 cm 63 cm 63 cm width 51 cm 51 cm 51 cm height 25 cm 25 cm 25 cm weight 9,8 kg 9,8 kg 9,8 kg electrical system battery, special lithium-ion lithium-ion battery, 18 v,...

  • Page 80: 11 Guarantee Terms

    English - 79 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 repair it ...

  • Page 81: 12 Environmental

    English - 80 environmental information 12 environmental information the symbol on the gardena robotic lawnmower or its packaging indicates that this product cannot be treated as domestic waste. It should instead be left at a suitable recycling centre to recycle its electronic components and batterie...

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    English - 81 ec declaration of conformity 13 ec declaration of conformity ec declaration of conformity (only applicable to european versions) husqvarna ab , se-561 82 huskvarna, sweden, tel.: +46-36-146500, hereby declares under sole responsibility that the robotic lawnmowers gardena r100li, gardena...

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    1157808,gardena_r100li-r130li,gb_151217.Indd 82 2016-01-12 09:17:15.

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    Original instructions we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. Copyright © 2015 gardena manufacturing gmbh. All rights reserved. 115 78 08-26 manual_sileno_sileno+_151215.Indd 2 2016-01-12 09:20:04.