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Schedule function so the product and sunlight or in the hot boot of a car for sprinkler never run simultaneously. prolonged periods. • Gtech does not guarantee full compatibility between the product and Battery safety: other types of wireless systems such •...
Do • Please contact Gtech on 01905 345891 not attempt to open or remove any of if you have any queries about your the components.
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Warning Label Descriptions Warning/Caution. Guaranteed Sound Power Level Beware of severing toes or hands. Do not put hands or feet near a rotating Dangerous voltage. blade. Keep bystanders at a safe distance (at Read the instruction manual. least 5m). Always keep the lawnmower on the Caution: Wait until blades stop rotat- ground when mowing.
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Preparing your lawn for the Robot Mower Min 35cm Charge Station Anti-clockwise Min 2m Min 30cm Min 1.2m Min 1.2m The mower needs a full and complete perimeter loop in order to operate. The loop carries a weak electrical signal that the mower uses to know where it is in the garden.
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Min 35cm Charge Station Anti-clockwise Min 2m Min 30cm Min 1.2m Min 1.2m The mower needs a full and complete perimeter loop in order to operate. The loop carries a weak electrical signal that the mower uses to know where it is in the garden.
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Rectifying or avoiding problem areas Obstacles such as tree roots on lawn If a tree root is protruding One solution is to take Alternatively, cut the tree root into the perimeter of your the perimeter around the back with a saw and fill any cutting area it would present a tree root, leaving this area resulting uneven surface, then...
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Installing the charge station Safe power source Min 2m Min 30cm Ensure a minimum of 2m straight perimeter from the front of the charge station, and 30cm straight from the rear. The location must be within 5m of a safe power source –...
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You will need to strip the plastic sheath The charge stand has a hood at the back from the end of the wire before connecting. (shown in grey) that hinges forwards. Twisting the exposed wires after exposing helps ensure a good connection. The sprung terminal will need lifting to expose Push the charge station hood forward to the hole, ensure the wire is full inserted before...
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When you have completed your perimeter Feed the power lead up through the other side cable it must return to the charge station and of the base station be fed up through the unit and plugs in at the black terminal. Pay attention to the cable fittings as there is Push the power cable into place a keyway orientation detail to ensure correct...
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Then screw on the outer ring to secure the Once the base station has been fully wired it cable in place and prevent water ingress. can be secured in place with the four screws provided. Use the allen key provided to screw them in securely ensuring they are fully inserted and flush with the station base.
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Laying the perimeter cable Min 2m Min 30cm Keep the cable straight for at least the first Place the pegs at intervals of about 1m on 2m. This is to allow the mower to return to the straight and even ground, 30cm to 50cm charging stand with ease.
Operating the mower Place the mower on the base station with the Press the STOP button wheels on the grips and the two pins engaged into the front of the mower. Note: the mower will require to be charged to at least 70% capacity before it will leave its station.
Control panel Cutting height adjustment 1. Open the knob lid. 2. Cutting height can be adjusted from 2.5cm to 5.5cm by rotating the adjustment knob. 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3.indd 16 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3.indd 16 20/04/2021 16:22 20/04/2021 16:22...
Getting started: Set the cutting height The first cut of the season or long thick wet grass will need the highest setting (5.5cm). Gradually reduce to desired height once all ground has been covered. This may take a few days or a few weeks.
Power on Power off 1. Press the power button for 3 seconds. 1. Press the power button for 3 seconds. 2. Enter the 4-letter PIN code. The default PIN code is “AAAA”. 3. The mower will now await further instruction in standby mode. Start mowing 1.
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Work time setting This is the amount of time per day the mower will be active. This includes charging time. For example: if set to 8 hours and the mower is set to operate from 8:00pm it will operate until 4:00am. In this time it may mow for 1 hour charge for 2 hours mow again for 1 hour;...
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Charging The mower charges on its station through 1. Place the mower in the station (or press the two charging pins. These insert into the HOME button for 3 seconds) front of the mower. Ensure the holes are free 2. Mower will charge up to 100% and then go of debris or obstructions and that the mower into standby.
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Zone ZONE 1 ZONE 3 ZONE 2 1. Press OK button to enter sub-menu 1. 2. Select ‘zone’. You can set up to 5 zones in your garden. 3. Press OK button to select the desired zone. This enables you to decide areas of your 4.
Rain mode Rain mode sets if the mower will go out in rain or not. Disabling this will allow the mower to continue to work in the rain. WARNING avoid activation during heavy rain and storms. Wet grass will cause additional load for the mower and mowing time may be reduced.
PIN code Change PIN code 1. PIN code should be entered after 1. Press OK button to enter sub-menu 1. powering on, pressing STOP button, and 2. Select ‘setting’ to enter sub-menu 2. before clearing error status and changing 3. Select ‘change PIN’. PIN code.
Work log Save power The backlight will switch off after 2 minutes in the mower will power off after 8 minutes, respectively, without user interference. LED indicator 1. Press OK button to enter sub-menu 1. The backlight will switch off after 2 minutes 2.
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Repairing the perimeter wire If the perimeter wire gets cut or breaks for any The clip has two channels in it. Push one end reason (indicated by solid red light on charge into one channel and the other end into the station), you need to locate and repair it.
Replacing the blades 1. Switch the mower off 5. Use a second screwdriver to anchor the 2. Wear protective gloves blade plate while you attach the blade. 3. Turn the mower upside-down 6. Using a cross head screwdriver, secure the 4.
Troubleshooting Error message Cause Solution Mower outside Mower is outside the Place the mower inside the perimeter perimeter. Mower lifted Mower is lifted away from the Move the mower to a flat part ground of the lawn. Mower tilted Mower is tilted too much. Move the mower to a flat part of the lawn.
Maintenance 1. Check and clean mower regularly once a week. 2. When you first start using the mower, the blade plate, protections plate and blades should be checked once a month. 3. It is important that the blades and blade plate rotate easily. 4.
If these initial tips do not solve your problem, please visit our support area where you can find troubleshooting help including online manuals, FAQs and how-to-videos, as well as genuine spares and replacement parts compatible with your product. Visit: www.gtech.co.uk/support Online Live chat support support@gtech.co.uk...
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If your product is within its warranty and has a fault that cannot be resolved from the troubleshooting section or online support, please do the following: • Contact our Gtech Customer Care Helpline on UK: 08000 308 794, who will go through any troubleshooting with you to identify the fault.
In case of alteration of the machine, not agreed upon by us, this declaration will lose its validity Product’s name / function: Robot Lawn mower / for cutting grass. Machine Type: RCLM001 Rated voltage: 22VDC Measured sound power level: 65 dB(A)
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