Winter Service - Gardena R45Li Operator's Manual

5.5.1 To replace the battery
WARNING: Use only original batteries
recommended by the manufacturer.
Product safety cannot be guaranteed
with other than original batteries. Do
not use non-rechargeable batteries.
1. Set the main switch in position
2. Set the cutting height to its lowest position.
3. Turn the product upside down. Place the
product on a soft and clean surface to avoid
scratching the body and the display cover.
4. Clean around the battery cover.
5. Remove the 4 screws (Torx 20) on the
battery cover and remove the battery cover.
6. Remove the screw on the battery retaining
bracket and remove the bracket.
7. Pull out the battery by pulling on the strap.
8. Attach a new original battery.
CAUTION: Do not press on the
battery pack. Press on the
contact strip to attach the
battery in position.
9. Attach the battery retaining bracket into
position with a screw.
10. Attach the battery cover without clamping
the cables.
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11. Attach the battery cover with 4 screws (Torx
20).
12. Reset the cutting height to the required
0 .
level.

5.6 Winter service

Take your product to your GARDENA central
service for service prior to winter storage.
Regular winter service will maintain the product in
good condition and create the best conditions for
a new season without any disruptions.
Service usually includes the following:
• Thorough cleaning of the body, the chassis,
the blade disc and all other moving parts.
• Testing of the product's function and
components.
• Checking and, if required, replacing wear
items such as blades and bearings.
• Testing the product's battery capacity as
well as a recommendation to replace battery
if necessary.
• If new firmware is available, the product is
updated.
CAUTION: If the seal on the
battery cover is damaged, the
entire battery cover must be
replaced.
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