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Gardena R40Li Operator‘s Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator‘s Manual GARDENA Robotic Lawn Mower R40Li...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction and safety .............. 1.1 Introduction ..................1.2 Symbols on R40Li ............... 1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual .......... 1.4 Safety instructions ................ 2. Presentation .................. 2.1 What’s what? ................2.2 Function ..................2.3 Search method ................
  • Page 4 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 mower in the event of a lost PIN code.

  • Page 5: Introduction And Safety

    Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product. To get the best results from your GARDENA R40Li requires knowledge of its function. This Operator's Manual contains important information about the mower, how it must be installed and how to use it.

  • Page 6: Symbols On R40Li

    1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.2 Symbols on R40Li These symbols can be found on the robotic lawn mower. Study them carefully. • Read through the Operator’s Manual carefully and understand the content before using your R40Li. The warnings and safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual must be carefully followed if the mower is to be used safely and efficiently.

  • Page 7: Symbols In The Operator's Manual

    1. 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 mower’s underframe.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    6.3 Timer (1) on page 41, so the mower and sprinkler never run simultaneously. • GARDENA does not guarantee full compatibility between the R40Li and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, buried electric animal fencing or similar.
  • Page 9 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY Transport The original packaging should be used when transporting R40Li over long distances. To safely move from or within the working area: Press the STOP button to stop the mower. If security is set to the medium or high level (see 6.5 Security ), the PIN code has to be entered.

  • Page 10: Presentation

    2. PRESENTATION 2. Presentation This chapter contains information that is important to be aware of when planning the installation. An installation of GARDENA R40Li includes four main components: • R40Li, a robotic lawn mower that mows the lawn by essentially operating in a random pattern. The mower is powered by a maintenance-free battery.

  • Page 11: What's What

    2. PRESENTATION 2.1 What’s what? Start The numbers in the picture correspond to: Body 14. Keypad Cover to display, keypad and cutting height 15. Display adjustment 16. Loop wire for boundary wire and guide wire Stop button/Lock button for opening the cover 17.

  • Page 12: Function

    2. PRESENTATION 2.2 Function Capacity R40Li is recommended for lawns up to 400 m in size. How big an area R40Li can keep cut depends primarily on the condition of the blades and the type, growth and moisture of the grass. The shape of the garden is also significant.
  • Page 13 2. PRESENTATION Working method The R40Li automatically mows the lawn. It continuously combines mowing and charging. The mower starts to search for the charging station when the battery charge becomes too low. R40Li does not mow when it is searching for the charging station.

  • Page 14: Search Method

    2. PRESENTATION The control panel on the top of R40Li is where you manage all the mower settings. Open the control panel cover by pressing down the STOP button. When the main switch is turned to 1 for the first time, a start-up sequence begins which includes the selection of the language, time format, date format Start...

  • Page 15: Installation

    3. INSTALLATION 3. Installation This chapter describes how you install the GARDENA R40Li. Before starting the installation read the previous chapter 2. Presentation. Read also through this entire chapter before beginning the installation. How the installation is made also affects how well R40Li will work. It is therefore important to plan the installation carefully.

  • Page 16: Installation Of The Charging Station

    3. INSTALLATION • Transformer (20) • Low voltage cable (17) • Staples (21) • Connector for the loop wire (18) • Screws for the charging station (19) • Measurement gauge (22) • Solderless coupler for the loop wire (23) During installation you will also need: •...
  • Page 17 3. INSTALLATION The charging station must be positioned with a great deal of free area in front of it (at least 3 metres). It should also be centrally placed in the working area so that R40Li finds it easier to reach all areas in the working area.
  • Page 18 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 lawn mower to follow the guide wire to the charging station.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    3. INSTALLATION Installation and connecting the charging station Position the charging station in a suitable spot. Connect the low voltage cable to the charging station. Connect the transformer’s power cable to a 230V wall socket. If the transformer is connected to wall socket outdoors, it must be approved for outdoor use.

  • Page 20: Installation Of The Boundary Wire

    The boundary wire must be laid so it: • Forms a loop around the working area for the R40Li. Only GARDENA boundary wire must be used. It is specially designed to resist dampness from the soil that could otherwise easily damage the wires.
  • Page 21 3. INSTALLATION Boundaries for the working area 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 R40Li from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear.
  • Page 22 3. INSTALLATION Boundaries within the working area Use the boundary wire to demarcate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles that can not withstand a collision, for example, flower beds and fountains. Obstacles that can withstand a collision, for example, trees or bushes higher than 15 cm, do not need to be demarcated by the boundary wire.
  • Page 23 3. INSTALLATION Slopes The boundary wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10 %. The boundary wire should not be laid across a slope that is steeper than 10 %. There is a risk of R40Li finding it difficult to turn there.
  • Page 24 3. INSTALLATION Laying out the boundary wire If you intend to staple down the boundary wire: • Cut the grass very low with a standard lawn mower 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 mower cutting the wire or damaging the insulation of the wire is reduced.
  • Page 25 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. If the boundary wire is laid in any other way, R40Li may find it hard to enter the charging station.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Boundary Wire

    3. 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 to the charging station. The right hand wire end must be connected to the right hand pin on the charging station and the left hand wire end to the left pin.

  • Page 27: Installation Of The Guide Wire

    3. INSTALLATION 3.6 Installation of the guide wire The guide wire is a wire that is laid away from the charging station, for instance out towards a remote part of the working area or through a narrow passage and then connected with the boundary wire. The same cable roll is used for both the boundary and guide wires.
  • Page 28 3. INSTALLATION Placement and connection of the guide wire Draw the wire through the slot in the bottom of the charger plate. Fit the connector to the guide wire in the same way as for the boundary wire in 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire.
  • Page 29 3. INSTALLATION - In the passage, the guide wire must therefore be placed so that the mower has as much space to run in as possible. The distance between the Maximum distance boundary wire and the guide wire must however be at least 30 cm.

  • Page 30: Checking The Loop

    • Flashing red light = interruption in the charging station's antenna plate, no remote signal available. Contact GARDENA Central Service to rectify. See MEMO on page 4. • Steady blue light = weak signal. This may depend on the boundary wire being over 250 m in length or that the wire is damaged.

  • Page 31: First Start-Up And Calibration

    3. INSTALLATION 3.8 First start-up and calibration Before the mower is operated, a start-up sequence in the mower’s menu must be carried out as well as an automatic calibration of the guide signal. The calibration is also a good test to see that the installation of the guide wire has been done in such a way that the mower can easily follow the guide wire from the charging station.
  • Page 32 3. INSTALLATION Select Home mode by pressing the house symbol key and pressing OK when the cursor is at Home. Press Start and close the cover. Check that the mower follows the guide wire all the way to the charging station and that it docks with the charging station.

  • Page 33: Use

    4. USE 4. Use 4.1 Charging a discharged battery When GARDENA R40Li is new or has been stored for a long period the battery will not be charged and needs to be charged before starting. Charging takes approximately 80 to 100 minutes.

  • Page 34: Using The Timer

    4. 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 (1) to avoid a downtrodden lawn and to get the maximum life from your R40Li. When setting the timer, calculate that R40Li mows around 30 m hour and day.

  • Page 35: Starting

    4. USE 4.3 Starting Set the main switch to the 1 position. Press the STOP button to open the control panel cover. Enter the PIN code. Start Push the Start button. Shut the cover within 10 seconds. If the mower is parked in the charging station, it will only leave the charging station when the battery is fully charged and if the timer is set to allow the mower to operate.

  • Page 36: Control Panel

    5. CONTROL PANEL 5. Control panel All forms of commands and settings for GARDENA R40Li 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.

  • Page 37: Operation Selection

    5. CONTROL PANEL The keypad consists of four groups of buttons: operation selection button, multi-choice buttons, numbers and start button. Start 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.

  • Page 38: Multi-Choice Buttons

    5. CONTROL PANEL 5.2 Multi-choice buttons The three multi-choice buttons offer various functions, among others depending on where in the menu struc- ture you are. The button function is shown at the very bottom of the display. Start Example: If you are in the main menu, the left button can be used to go back, the middle button confirms any selections and the right button helps you to scroll the menu.

  • Page 39: Menu Functions

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6. Menu functions 6.1 Main menu The main menu consists of three options: • Timer (1) • Security (2) • Settings (3) There are a number of submenus under each option. You can access all the functions to set R40Li settings Start via these.

  • Page 40: Menu Structure

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.2 Menu structure 40 - English...

  • Page 41: Timer (1)

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.3 Timer (1) The lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the hour Work 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 Timer hour Work...

  • Page 42: Security (2)

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.4 Security (2) Through this selection, settings relating to security Timer and the connection between the mower and the Change PIN code charging station can be made. Security Change PIN code (2-1) Security level Settings Enter the new PIN code and press OK. Enter the same code again and confirm by pressing OK.

  • Page 43: Settings (3)

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS Alarm This function means that an alarm sounds if the PIN code is not entered within 10 seconds after the STOP button has been pressed or the mower has been lifted up for any reason. A ticking noise indicates that the PIN code must be entered to prevent triggering the alarm.
  • Page 44 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Time & Date (3-1) This function allows you to set current time and required time format in R40Li. Time (3-1-1) • Enter the correct time and press OK to exit. • Time format (3-1-2) Place the cursor at the required time format:12h 24h Press OK to exit.
  • Page 45 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Remote start(3-4) One important function with the guide wire is the capacity to steer the mower to remote garden areas when required. This function is very useful in gardens where, for instance, the front and back are joined by a narrow passage where the charging station cannot be installed.
  • Page 46 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Calibrate guide (3-5) The Calibrate guide (3-5) function allows you to test if the mower can follow the guide wire out from the charging station. To test the guide wire: Place the R40Li in the charging station Select Calibrate guide (3-5) and press OK .

  • Page 47: Garden Example

    Adapting the mower's garden settings according to the shape of the garden makes it easier for GARDENA R40Li to frequently reach all parts of the garden and in doing so achieve a perfect mowing result.
  • Page 48 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area 400 m . Open area. Timer 07:00-22:00 (factory setting) Monday-Sunday Proportion Never Remarks The factory settings are suitable for this installation. Area 400 m . A number of islands and a 25% slope Timer 07:00-22:00 (factory setting)
  • Page 49 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area 250 m . U-shaped garden linked with a narrow passage. Timer 07:00 - 22:00 Monday - Friday Proportion Medium Remarks The guide wire must be placed along the narrow passage to ensure the mower can with ease locate the charging station from the left hand side of the working area.

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    8. MAINTENANCE 8. Maintenance Check and clean GARDENA R40Li regularly and replace worn parts if necessary to improve operating reliability and to ensure a longer service life. See 8.5 Cleaning for more details on cleaning. When R40Li is first used, the blade disc and blades should be inspected once a week.

  • Page 51: Winter Storage

    8. MAINTENANCE 8.1 Winter storage R40Li The R40Li must be cleaned carefully before putting it away for the winter. See 8.6 Replacing the blades on page 53. Charge the battery fully before winter storage. Then set the main switch to 0. Check the condition of wear items such as knives and bearings in the rear wheels.

  • Page 52: Cleaning

    8. MAINTENANCE 8.3 Cleaning It is important to keep R40Li 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 and a spray with water. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean R40Li.

  • Page 53: Transport And Removal

    All three blades and screws must be replaced at the same time to obtain a balanced mowing system. Use GARDENA approved blades only. To replace the blades: Set the main switch to the 0 position. Wear protective gloves.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Battery

    8. MAINTENANCE 8.7 Replacing the battery The battery is maintenance-free, but has a limited life span of 2 to 4 years. Battery life is dependent on the length of the season and how many hours a day the R40Li is used. A long season or many hours of use a day means that the battery must be replaced more regularly.

  • Page 55: Trouble Shooting

    More suggestions for steps to take in the event of malfunction or symptoms can be found on www.gardena.com/int. 9.1 Messages Below we have listed a number of messages which may be shown in the display of the GARDENA R40Li. Contact GARDENA Central Service if the same message appears often. See MEMO on page 4. Message...
  • Page 56 Wrong PIN code Wrong PIN code has been entered. Enter the correct PIN code. Contact Five attempts are permitted, and the GARDENA Central Service if you keypad is then blocked for five forget the PIN code. See MEMO on minutes.
  • Page 57 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Message Cause Action No drive R40Li has got caught in something. Free the mower 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 mower. The working area includes a steep Maximum guaranteed slope is 25%.

  • Page 58: 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.com/int. If you still need help with troubleshooting, please contact GARDENA Central Service. See MEMO on page 4.

  • Page 59: Symptom

    If your R40Li does not work as expected, follow the troubleshooting guide below. There is a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on www.gardena.com/int which provides more detailed answers to a number of standard questions. Contact GARDENA Central Service if you still cannot find the reason for the fault. See MEMO on page 4.
  • Page 60 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Cause Action R40Li vibrates Damaged knives lead to imbalance in Inspect the blades and screws and the cutting system. replace them if necessary. See 8.6 Replacing the blades on page 53. Many knives in the same position lead Check that only one knife is fitted at to imbalance in the cutting system.

  • Page 61: Finding Breaks In The Loop Wire

    9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.4 Finding breaks in the loop wire Breaks in the loop wire are usually the result of unconscious physical damage to the cable such as when gardening with a shovel. In countries with ground frost, even sharp stones that move in the ground can damage the wire.
  • Page 62 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 A1 and Guide. If the indicator lamp flashes yellow, then the break is somewhere on the boundary wire between A1 and the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire (thick black line...
  • Page 63 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING a) Assume that the indicator lamp blinked yellow in test a) above. Reset all connections to their original positions. Then disconnect A2. Connect a new loop wire to A2. Connect the other end of this new loop wire somewhere at the centre of the installation.
  • Page 64 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 A1 instead.

  • Page 65: Technical Data

    10. TECHNICAL DATA 10. Technical data Data R40Li Dimensions Length 58 cm Width 46 cm Height 26 cm Weight 8 kg Electrical system Battery Specialised Lithium-Ion battery, 18 V/1.6 Ah Transformer 230 VAC / 21.6 VDC Mean energy consumption at maximum use 7 kWh/month with a working area of 400 m Noise emissions Measured noise level...

  • Page 66: Guarantee Terms

    • Damage to the loop wire. The knives are seen as disposable and are not covered by the guarantee. If an error occurs with your GARDENA R40Li, please contact GARDENA Central Services (see MEMO on page 4) for further instructions. Please have the receipt and the mower’s serial number at hand when...

  • Page 67: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH, Hans-Lorenser-Straße 40, D-89079 Ulm, Tel (+49) 731 490-123, hereby declares that robotic lawnmower GARDENA R40Li from 2011's serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the rating plate with subsequent serial number), complies with the requirements of the COUNCIL'S DIRECTIVE: •...
  • Page 70 We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice. 115 42 61-26 Copyright © 2012 GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH. All rights reserved.

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