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Gardena R38Li Operator's Manual

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Operator's manual
R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li, R70Li,
R80Li
EN, English
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  • Page 1 Operator's manual R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li, R70Li, R80Li EN, English Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions before you use the product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.2 General safety instructions........7 7.5 Removal of battery for recycling......48 2.3 Safety instructions for operation......7 8 Technical data 3 Installation 8.1 Technical data: R38Li, R40Li, R45Li....49 3.1 Presentation............10 8.2 Technical data: R50Li, R70Li, R80Li....50 3.2 Preparations............10 3.3 Charging station........... 11 9 Warranty 3.4 Charging the battery..........13...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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 produkt on GARDENA's website or unlock the robotic lawnmower in the event of a lost PIN code.
  • Page 4 1.2.4 Movement pattern The movement pattern of the robotic lawnmower is random, which means that a movement pattern is never repeated. With this cutting system the lawn is mown evenly without any mowing lines from the robotic lawnmower. The blades must be in good condition to obtain the best mowing result.

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    1.3 Product overview The numbers in the figure represent: 15. Display 16. Rating plate 1. Body 17. Loop wire for boundary loop and guide wire 2. Hatch to display, keypad and cutting height 18. Connector for connecting the loop wire to the adjustment charging station 3.

  • Page 6: Symbols On The Product

    1.4 Symbols on the product The chassis contains components which are sensitive to electrostatic discharge These symbols can be found on the robotic lawnmower. (ESD). The chassis must also be resealed Study them carefully. in a professional manner. For these WARNING: Read the user in- reasons the chassis shall only be opened structions before operating...

  • Page 7: Safety

    2 Safety 2.1 Safety definitions 2.2 General safety instructions Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out The following system is used in the Operator’s Manual specially important parts of the operator's manual. to make it easier to use: italics is a text that is shown on the •...
  • Page 8 Please read the Operator’s Manual • GARDENA does not guarantee full compatibility carefully and make sure you understand the between the robotic lawnmower and other types of instructions before using the robotic lawnmower.
  • Page 9 2.3.4 In the event of a thunderstorm 3. Carry the robotic lawnmower by the handle under the robotic lawnmower with the blade disc away from the body. To reduce the risk of damage to electrical components in the robotic lawnmower and its charging station, we recommend that all connections to the charging station are disconnected (power supply, boundary wire and guide wires) if there is a risk of a thunderstorm.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Before starting the installation make yourself familiar with. For example the low voltage cable must not be with what is included in the carton. shortened or extended. GARDENA R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li / R70Li, R80Li Robotic lawnmower √ Charging station √...

  • Page 11: Charging Station

    4. Check that all parts for the installation are included. • Protection from direct sunlight. Product overview on page 5 . • Place it in the lower part of a working area that has a major slope. • Robotic lawnmower •...
  • Page 12 WARNING: Applicable to USA/Canada. If power supply is installed outdoors: Risk of Electric Shock. Install only to a covered Class A GFCI receptacle (RCD) that has an enclosure that is weatherproof with the attachment plug cap inserted or removed. No parts of the power supply must be changed or If the installation is done in a working area with a steep tampered with.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    CAUTION: It is not permitted to make new holes in the base plate. Only the existing holes may be used to secure it to the ground. CAUTION: Do not tread or walk on the charging station’s base plate. min 30 cm / 12” WARNING: No parts of the power supply must under any circumstances be changed or tampered with.
  • Page 14 3.5.1 Plan where to lay the boundary wire The boundary wire must be laid so that: • The wire forms a loop around the working area. Use original boundary wire. It is specially designed to resist dampness from the soil. •...
  • Page 15 CAUTION: The boundary wire may not be crossed on its way to and from an island. Obstacles that can withstand a collision, for example, trees or bushes taller than 15 cm, do not need to be isolated with the boundary wire. The robotic lawnmower will turn around when it collides with this type of obstacle.
  • Page 16 AUTO START button must be pressed and the operating mode selected before closing the hatch. 3.5.3.2 Passages when mowing Long and narrow passages and areas narrower than 1.5 - 2 m should be avoided. It is then a risk that the robotic lawnmower travels around in the passage or area for a 15- cm / 6-"...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Boundary Wire

    • Use a hammer to knock the pegs into the ground. the coupler fully. Use a polygrip to completely press Exercise care when knocking in the pegs and make down the button on the coupler. sure the wire is not under strain. Avoid sharp bends in the wire.

  • Page 18: Installation Of The Guide Wire

    4. Press the connector onto the metal pin, Press the connector onto the contact pin, marked L (left) and R (right), on the charging station.Carefully check that max. the connector is properly fitted. distance min. 30 cm / 12" 3.7 Installation of the guide wire min.

  • Page 19: Checking The Installation

    • The robotic lawnmower follows the guide wire on used to connect each boundary wire. Insert the the same side of the wire to and from the guide wire in the centre hole in the coupler. charging station. This means that the guide wire Check that the wires are fully inserted into the is to the right of the robotic lawnmower when the coupler so that the ends are visible through the...

  • Page 20: First Start-Up And Calibration

    Calibrate guide, R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li on • The START button is used to activate the robotic page 28 for R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li and Test lawnmower. This is normally the last button to be settings on page 25 for R70Li, R80Li.

  • Page 21: Menu Structure

    This selection allows you to make changes to the general robotic lawnmower 3.12 Menu structure settings such as date and time. You can The main menu for the GARDENA R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, ECO mode . also turn on/off R50Li offers 3 options: •...
  • Page 22 When setting 3.13.1 Timer suggestions GARDENA R38Li Work area Work days per week Work hours per day...
  • Page 23 GARDENA R45Li Work area Work days per week Work hours per day Suggested time interval 100 m 07:00 - 11:00 07:00 - 09:30 200 m 07:00 - 14:30 07:00 - 12:30 300 m 07:00 - 18:00 07:00 - 15:00 400 m 10.5...

  • Page 24: Installation, R70Li/R80Li

    GARDENA R80Li Work area Work days per week Work hours per day Suggested time interval 100 m 07:00 - 10:00 07:00 - 09:00 200 m 07:00 - 12:30 07:00 - 11:00 400 m 11.5 07:00 - 18:30 07:00 - 15:00...
  • Page 25 How often the robotic lawnmower must follow the guide wire from the charging station is selected as a proportion Test IN Test settings of the total number of times it leaves the charging station. At all other times, the robotic lawnmower leaves Test OUT the charging station in the standard manner and starts to mow.

  • Page 26: Security

    the distance. Enter the displayed number of metres in 3.15.2 Security level Distance field for the working area in question. There are 3 security levels to choose from. Remote start 2 has been activated, i.e. if another option other than Never has been selected for Proportion , these settings must also be tested.

  • Page 27: Settings

    STOP button pressed. Only disruption. then can the robotic lawnmower be started inside the working area. 3.16.6 Remote start, R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li RUN ECO mode and press OK to activate ECO Select One important function with the guide wire is the mode .
  • Page 28 3.16.7 Calibrate guide, R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li 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.

  • Page 29: Menu Structure Overview, R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li

    3.17 Menu structure overview, R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li Timer Work Work Work Reset hours 1 hours 2 days timer Security Change Security level PIN code loop signal Medium High Settings Time & date Language Country Backlight Remote Calibrate Reset user...

  • Page 30: Menu Structure Overview, R70Li, R80Li

    3.18 Menu structure overview, R70Li, R80Li Timer Work Work Work Reset hours 1 hours 2 days timer Installation Guide width Remote start 1 Remote start 2 Test Drive past settings wire Narrow Medium Wide Test in Test out Remote Remote Proportion Distance start 1...

  • Page 31: Yard Layout Examples

    Different layouts require different settings. The following pages outline a number of layout examples with installation proposals and settings. The recommended timer settings in the following examples are applicable to GARDENA R40Li unless otherwise stated. There is more installation help on www.gardena.com. Select country, then enter the supportpages for more information and videos.
  • Page 32 3.19.3 A number of islands and a 25% slope Area 400 m Timer 07:00 - 22:00 (factory setting) Monday-Sunday 270˚ Remote start - Rarely (factory setting) Proportion Remarks Place the charging station in the low- er part of the working area. Lay the guide wire at an angle over the steep 90˚...
  • Page 33 3.19.6 Unsymmetrical working area with a narrow passage and a number of islands Area 150 m Timer 07:00 - 17:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 2 m / 7 ft Remote start - Rarely (factory setting) Proportion Remarks The guide wire must be placed along the narrow passage to ensure that the robotic lawnmower can with ease locate the charging station from the...

  • Page 34: Operation

    4 Operation 4.1 Main switch 4.3 Operation selection The operation selection button is symbolised by a WARNING: Read the safety instructions house. When the button has been pressed, the selected carefully before you start your robotic operation mode is shown in the display. By lawnmower.

  • Page 35: Stop

    The times used in this example are applicable to GARDENA R40Li, but the principle is the same for other 4.6 Timer and Standby models.

  • Page 36: Charge A Flat Battery

    4.6.4 Example 2 The times used in this example are applicable to The cutting height can be varied from MIN (2 cm) to GARDENA R40Li, but the principle is the same for the MAX (5 cm). other models. To adjust the cutting height:...

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    For better operating reliability and longer service life: check and clean the robotic lawnmower regularly and replace worn parts if necessary. All maintenance and servicing must be done according to GARDENA's Guarantee terms on page 52 . instructions. See When the robotic lawnmower is first used, the blade disc and blades should be inspected once a week.

  • Page 38: 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. 5.4.1 Replacing the battery WARNING: Use only original batteries recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 39: Winter Service

    5.5 Winter service Take your robotic lawnmower to a local GARDENA representative for service prior to winter storage. Regular winter service will maintain the robotic lawnmower in good condition and create the best conditions for a new season without any disruptions.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    6.2 Messages Below a number of messages are listed which may be shown in the display of the robotic lawnmower. Contact your local GARDENA representative if the same message appears often. Message Cause...
  • Page 41 Wrong PIN code has been entered. Five at- Enter the correct PIN code. Contact your lo- tempts are permitted, and the keypad is then cal GARDENA representative if you forget the blocked for five minutes. PIN code. Wheel motor overloa-...
  • Page 42 Message Cause Action Stuck in charging sta- There is an object in the way of the robotic Remove the object. tion lawnmower preventing it from leaving the charging station. Upside down The robotic lawnmower is leaning too much Turn the robotic lawnmower the right way up. or has turned over.

  • Page 43: 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. If you still need help with troubleshooting, please contact your local GARDENA representative. Light...

  • Page 44: 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 your local GARDENA representative if you still cannot find the reason for the fault.

  • Page 45: Find Breaks In The Loop Wire

    Symptoms Cause Action The robotic lawnmow- Grass or other foreign object blocks the blade Remove and clean the blade disc. See Clean er mows for shorter disc. the robotic lawnmower on page 37 . periods than usual between charges. Battery on page 38 . Both the mowing and The battery is spent.
  • Page 46 Guide To rectify the fault you will need boundary wire, connector(s) and coupler(s): a) If the suspected boundary wire is short then it is easiest to exchange all of the boundary wire between L and the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire (thick black line).
  • Page 47 disconnect L and connect a new boundary wire to L. Connect the other end of this new wire at the middle of the suspected wire section. Follow the same approach as in 3 a) and 3b) above. 5. When the break is found, the damaged section must be replaced with a new wire.

  • Page 48: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    You can also hang the For removal the battery from the robotic lawnmower see robotic lawnmower on a GARDENA original wall hanger. Battery on page 38 . Contact your local GARDENA representative for more information about available wall hangers.

  • Page 49: Technical Data

    8 Technical data 8.1 Technical data: R38Li, R40Li, R45Li Dimensions R38Li R40Li R45Li Length, cm Width, cm Height, cm Weight, kg Electrical system R38Li R40Li R45Li Battery, Lithium-Ion 18 V/2.1 Ah Art.No 586 57 62-01, 586 586 57 62-01, 586...

  • Page 50: Technical Data: R50Li, R70Li, R80Li

    Mowing R38Li R40Li R45Li Maximum length boundary wire, m Maximum length guide wire, m Working capacity, m +/- 20% IP-classification R38Li R40Li R45Li Robotic lawnmower IPX4 IPX4 IPX4 Charging station IPX1 IPX1 IPX1 Power supply IPX4 IPX4 IPX4 Husqvarna AB does not guarantee full compatibility between the robotic lawnmower and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, underground electric animal fencing or similar.
  • Page 51 Mowing R50Li R70Li R80Li Cutting system 3 pivoted cutting blades Blade motor speed, rpm 2900 2900 2900 Power consumption during cutting, W +/- 20 % Cutting height, cm Cutting width, cm Narrowest possible passage, cm Maximum angle for cutting area, % Maximum angle for boundary wire, % Maximum length boundary wire, m Maximum length guide wire, m...

  • Page 52: Warranty

    The blades are seen as disposable and are not covered by the guarantee. If an error occurs with your GARDENA robotic lawnmower, please contact your local GARDENA representative for further instructions. Please have the receipt and the robotic lawnmower’s serial number at...

  • Page 53: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    10.1 EC Declaration of Conformity Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares that the Robotic lawnmovers GARDENA R38Li, GARDENA R40Li, GARDENA R45Li, GARDENA R50Li, GARDENA R70Li and GARDENA R80Li with serial numbers dating 2017 week 37 and onwards (the year and week is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:...
  • Page 54 54 - EC Declaration of Conformity 303 - 001 - 21.09.2017...
  • Page 55 303 - 001 - 21.09.2017 EC Declaration of Conformity - 55...
  • Page 56 Copyright © 2017 Husqvarna. All rights reserved. GARDENA and other product and feature names are trademarks of the Husqvarna Group. All measurements quoted are approximate. www.gardena.com Original instructions 1158949-26 2017-09-27...

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