McCulloch ROB S400 User manual

EN, English
Operator's manual
ROB S400, ROB S500, ROB
S600
Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that
you understand the instructions before you use the
product.

Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction.................................................3
1.2 Product overview........................................4
1.3 Symbols on the product..............................5
1.4 Symbols on the display.............................. 5
1.5 Symbols on the battery...............................5
1.6 Menu structure overview............................ 7
1.7 Display........................................................7
1.8 Keypad....................................................... 8
2 Safety
2.1 Safety definitions........................................ 9
2.2 General safety instructions.........................9
2.3 Safety instructions for operation...............11
3 Installation
3.1 Introduction - Installation.......................... 14
3.2 Before the installation of the wires........... 14
3.3 Before the installation of the product........14
3.4 Installation of the product......................... 18
3.5 To put the wire into position with stakes...19
3.6 To bury the boundary wire or the
guide wire....................................................... 19
3.7 To change the position of the
boundary wire or the guide wire..................... 19
3.8 To extend the boundary wire or the
guide wire....................................................... 19
3.9 After the installation of the product...........20
3.10 To do the product settings......................20
4 Operation
4.1 The ON/OFF button..................................26
4.2 To start the product.................................. 26
4.3 Operating modes......................................26
4.4 Park modes.............................................. 27
4.5 Stop.......................................................... 27
4.6 Switch off..................................................27
4.7 Schedule and Standby............................. 27
4.8 To charge the battery............................... 28
4.9 Adjust the cutting height........................... 29
5 Maintenance
5.1 Introduction - maintenance.......................30
5.2 Clean the product..................................... 30
5.3 Replace the blades...................................31
5.4 Software update....................................... 31
5.5 Battery...................................................... 32
5.6 Winter service...........................................33
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Introduction - troubleshooting...................34
6.2 Fault messages........................................ 35
6.3 Information messages.............................. 39
6.4 Indicator lamp in the charging station.......40
6.5 Symptoms................................................ 41
6.6 Find breaks in the loop wire..................... 42
7 Transportation, storage and disposal
7.1 Transportation.......................................... 45
7.2 Storage.....................................................45
7.3 Disposal....................................................45
8 Technical data
8.1 Technical data.......................................... 46
9 Warranty
9.1 Guarantee terms...................................... 49
10 EC Declaration of Conformity
10.1 EC Declaration of Conformity.................50
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1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Serial number:
PIN code:
Product registration key:
The serial number is on the product rating plate and on the product carton.
•Use the serial number to register your product on www.mcculloch.com.
1.1.1 Support
For support about the McCulloch product, speak
to your servicing dealer.
1.1.2 Product description
Note: McCulloch regularly updates the
appearance and function of the products. Refer
to Support on page 3 .
The product is a robotic lawn mower. The product
has a battery power source and cuts the grass
automatically. Collection of grass is not
necessary.
The operator selects the operation settings with
the keys on the keypad. The display shows the
selected and possible operation settings, and the
operation mode of the product.
The boundary wire and the guide wire controls
the movement of the product within the work
area.
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1.2 Product overview
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The numbers in the figure represent:
1. Body
2. Hatch to display and keypad
3. Stop button
4. Rear wheel
5. Front wheels
6. Charging station
7. Contact strips
8. LED for operation check of the charging
station, boundary wire and guide wire
9. Cutting height adjustment
10. Rating plate
11. Display
12. Keypad
13. ON/OFF button
14. Cutting system
15. Blade disc
16. Handle
17. Chassis box with electronics, battery and
motors
18. Battery cover
19. Power supply (the appearance of the power
supply may differ depending on market)
20. Stakes
21. Measurement gauge for help when installing
the boundary wire (the measurement gauge
is broken loose from the box)
22. Couplers for loop wire
23. Screws for securing the charging station
24. Connector for the loop wire
25. Low voltage cable
26. Loop wire for boundary loop and guide wire
27. Operator’s Manual and Quick Guide
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1.3 Symbols on the product
These symbols can be found on the product.
Study them carefully.
WARNING: Read the
user instructions before
operating the product.
WARNING: Operate the
disabling device before
working on or lifting the
product.
The product can only start
if the ON/OFF button is
pressed and the indicator
lamp is lit. Also, the cor-
rect PIN code must be
entered. Before any in-
spections or maintenance
is done, turn off the prod-
uct and check that the in-
dicator lamp on the
ON/OFF button is not lit.
WARNING: Keep a safe
distance from the product
when operating. Keep
your hands and feet away
from the rotating blades.
WARNING: Do not ride
on the product. Never put
your hands or feet close
to or under the product.
Do not use a high-pres-
sure washer.
This product conforms to
the applicable EC Direc-
tives.
Noise emission to surroundings. The
product’s emissions are set out in
Technical data on page 46 and on the
rating plate.
It is not permitted to dispose this
product as normal household waste.
Ensure that the product is recycled in
accordance with local legal
requirements.
The low voltage cable must not be
shortened, extended or spliced.
Do not use a trimmer nearby the low
voltage cable. Be careful when
trimming edges where the cables are
placed.
1.4 Symbols on the display
The schedule function controls when
the product cuts the lawn.
The settings function is where the
general settings for the products are
set.
The product will not cut the grass due
to the schedule function.
The product overrides the schedule
function.
The battery indicator shows the charge
level of the battery. When the product
charges the symbol flashes.
The product is put in the charging
station but do not charge the battery.
The product is set in ECO-mode.
1.5 Symbols on the battery
Read the user instructions.
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Do not discard the battery into fire and
do not expose the battery to a heat
source. Do not immerse the battery into water.
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1.6 Menu structure overview
Settings
Time &
date
Set time Set date Time format Date format
Language Country Reset all
user setting
About
Lawn shield Security Installation General
Low/Mid/High
Use
Lawnshield
Cutting time
Starting
point
Drive past
wire
ECO
mode
Mower
house
Security Level Advanced
Low Medium High
Bluetooth
New
loop
signal
Change
PIN
code
New
pairing
Remove
paired
devices
Lawn
Coverage
Schedule
Overview/Week
Period 1 Period 2 Copy
Su Current
day
All week
SaFrThWeTuMoAll
days
Reset
Wizard AdvancedDay
mode
Night
mode
1.7 Display
The display on the product shows information
and settings of the product.
To access the display, push the STOP button.
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1.8 Keypad
The keypad consists of 6 groups of buttons:
2
5
3
7
6
109
8
4
1
1. The indicator lamp on the keypad is an
important status indicator. Refer to
The
indicator lamp on page 26 .
2. The ON/OFF button is used to turn the
product ON/OFF.
3. The Settings button is used to go to the
main menu.
4. The Home button is used to choose the park
modes: Home & Stay and Home & Wait .
5. The Start button is used to start the
operation of the product. The OK button is
used to confirm the chosen settings in the
menus.
6. The Back button is used when moving back
up in the menu lists.
7. The OK button is used to confirm the
chosen settings in the menus.
8. The arrow keys are used to navigate in the
menu. The up/down arrow keys are also
used to enter digits, for example, PIN code,
time and date
9. The Schedule button is used to go to the
schedule menu.
10. The STAR button is used to choose
operating modes:
2nd area , Power Cut and
Spot Cut .
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2 Safety
2.1 Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point
out specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of
injury or death for the operator or
bystanders if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of
damage to the product, other materials
or the adjacent area if the instructions
in the manual are not obeyed.
Note: Used to give more information that is
necessary in a given situation.
2.2 General safety instructions
The following system is used in the Operator’s
Manual to make it easier to use:
•Text written in
italics is a text that is shown
on the display of the product or is a
reference to another section in the
Operator’s Manual.
• Text written in bold is one of the buttons on
the keypad of the product.
• Text written in UPPERCASE and italics refer
to the different operating modes available in
the product.
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2.2.1 IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
The operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or property.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including chil-
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities (that
could affect a safe handling of the product), or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in
a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Local regula-
tions may restrict the age of the operator. Cleaning and mainte-
nance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Never connect the power supply to an outlet if the plug or cord is
damaged. Worn or damaged cord increase the risk of electric
shock.
Only charge the battery in the included charging station. Incorrect
use may result in electric shock, overheating or leaking of corro-
sive liquid from the battery. In the event of leakage of electrolyte,
flush with water/neutralizing agent. Seek medical help if it comes
in contact with the eyes.
Use only original batteries recommended by the manufacturer.
Product safety cannot be guaranteed with other than original bat-
teries. Do not use non-rechargeable batteries.
The appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains when
removing the battery.
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WARNING: The product
can be dangerous if used
incorrectly.
WARNING: Do not use
the product when
persons, especially
children, or animals, are
in the work area.
WARNING: Keep your
hands and feet away
from the rotating blades.
Never put your hands or
feet close to or under the
product when the motor
is running.
2.3 Safety instructions for operation
2.3.1 Use
•The product is designed to mow grass in
open and level ground areas. It may only be
used with the equipment recommended by
the manufacturer. All other types of use are
incorrect. The manufacturer’s instructions
with regard to operation/maintenance must
be followed precisely.
• Warning signs shall be placed around the
work area of the product if it is used in public
areas. The signs shall have the following
text: Warning! Automatic lawnmower!
Keep away from the machine! Supervise
children!
Warning!
Automatic lawnmower!
Keep away from the machine!
Supervise children!
Warning!
Automatic lawnmower!
Keep away from the machine!
Supervise children!
• Use the operating mode
Park or turn off the
product when persons, especially children,
or animals, are in the work area. It is
recommended to program the product for
use during hours when the area is free from
activity, e.g. at night. Refer to To set the
schedule on page 21 . Consider that certain
species, e.g. hedgehogs, are active at night.
They can potentially be harmed by the
product.
• The product 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 using the product.
• It is not permitted to modify the original
design of the product. All modifications are
made at your own risk.
• Check that there are no stones, branches,
tools, toys or other objects on the lawn that
can damage the blades. Objects on the lawn
can also lead to the product getting stuck.
Help may be required to remove the object
before the product can continue mowing.
Always turn off the product using the
ON/OFF button before clearing a blockage.
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• Start the product according to the
instructions. When the product is turned on,
make sure to keep your hands and feet
away from the rotating blades. Never put
your hands and feet under the product.
•Never touch moving hazardous parts, such
as the blade disc, before it has come to a
complete stop.
• Never lift up the product or carry it around
when it is turned on.
• Do not let persons who do not know how the
product works and behaves use it.
• The product must never be allowed to
collide with persons or other living creatures.
If a person or other living creature comes in
the product’s way it shall be stopped
immediately. Refer to Stop on page 27 .
• Do not put anything on top of the product or
its charging station.
• Do not allow the product to be used with a
defective guard, blade disc or body. Neither
should it be used with defective blades,
screws, nuts or cables. Never connect a
damaged cable, or touch a damaged cable
before it is disconnected from the supply.
• Do not use the product if the ON/OFF button
does not work.
• Always switch off the product using the
ON/OFF button when the product is not in
use. The product can only start when the
ON/OFF button has been turned on and the
correct PIN code has been entered.
• MCCULLOCH does not guarantee full
compatibility between the product and other
types of wireless systems such as remote
controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops,
underground electric animal fencing or
similar.
• Metal objects in the ground (for example
reinforced concrete or anti-mole nets) can
result in a stoppage. The metal objects can
cause interference with the loop signal
which then can lead to a stoppage.
•Operation and storage temperature is 0-50
°C / 32-122 °F. Temperature range for
charging is 0-45 °C / 32-113 °F. Too high
temperatures might cause damage to the
product.
2.3.2 Battery safety
WARNING: Lithium-ion batteries can
explode or cause fire if disassembled,
short-circuited, exposed to water, fire,
or high temperatures. Handle carefully,
do not dismantle, open the battery or
use any type of electrical/mechanical
abuse. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
For more information about the battery, refer to
Battery on page 32
2.3.3 How to lift and move the product
To safely move from or within the work area:
1. Press the STOP button to stop the product.
If security is set to high level (refer to
To set
the security level on page 22
) the PIN code
has to be entered. The PIN code contains
four digits and is selected when you start the
product for the first time. Refer to To do the
basic settings on page 20
.
2. Press the ON/OFF button and make sure
the product is turned off. Check that the
indicator lamp on the keypad is not lit. This
means that the product is disabled. Refer to
The indicator lamp on page 26 .
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3. Carry the product by the handle with the
blade disc away from the body.
WARNING: The product must be
turned off before lifting it. The product
is disabled when the indicator lamp on
the keypad is not lit.
CAUTION: Do not lift the product when
it is parked in the charging station. It
can damage the charging station
and/or the product. Press STOP and
pull the product out of the charging
station before lifting it.
2.3.4 Maintenance
WARNING: The product must be
turned off before any maintenance is
done. The product is disabled when
the indicator lamp on the keypad is not
lit.
CAUTION: Never use a high-pressure
washer to clean the product. Never
use solvents for cleaning.
Inspect the product weekly and replace any
damaged or worn parts. Refer to
Maintenance on
page 30
.
2.3.5 In the event of a thunderstorm
To reduce the risk of damage to electrical
components in the product and the charging
station, we recommend that all connections to the
charging station are disconnected (power supply,
boundary wire and guide wire) if there is a risk of
a thunderstorm.
1. Mark the wires to simplify reconnecting. The
charging station’s connections are marked
R, L and GUIDE.
2. Disconnect all connected wires and the
power supply.
3. Connect all the wires and the power supply
if there is no longer a risk of thunder. It is
important that each wire is connected to the
right place.
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3 Installation
3.1 Introduction - Installation
WARNING: Read and understand the
safety chapter before you install the
product.
CAUTION: Only use original spare
parts and installation material.
Note: Refer to www.mcculloch.com for more
information about installation.
3.2 Before the installation of the
wires
You can select to attach the wires with stakes or
bury them. You can use the 2 procedures for the
same work area.
•Bury the boundary wire or the guide wire if
you are going to use a dethatcher on the
work area. If not, attach the boundary wire
or guide wire with stakes.
• Cut the grass before you install the product.
Make sure that the grass is maximum 4 cm /
1.6 in.
Note: The first weeks after installation the
perceived sound level when cutting the grass
may be higher than expected. When the product
has cut the grass for some time, the perceived
sound level is much lower.
3.3 Before the installation of the
product
•Make a blueprint of the work area and
include all obstacles.
• Make a mark on the blueprint where to put
the charging station, the boundary wire and
the guide wire.
• Make a mark on the blueprint where the
guide wire connects to the boundary wire.
Refer to
To install the guide wire on page
18
.
• Fill in holes in the lawn.
Note: Holes with water in the lawn can
cause damage to the product.
3.3.1 To examine where to put the
charging station
•Keep a minimum 2 m / 6.6 ft. of free space
in front of the charging station.
• Keep a minimum of 30 cm / 12 in. of free
space to the right and left of the center of
the charging station.
60- cm / 24- in.
• Put the charging station near an outdoor
power outlet.
•Put the charging station on a level surface.
Max 5 cm/2"
Max 5 cm /2"
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Max +/- 2 cm / 0.8 in.
• Put the charging station in the lowest
possible section of the work area.
•Put the charging station in an area with
protection from the sun.
• If the charging station is installed on an
island, make sure to connect the guide wire
to the island. Refer to To make an island on
page 16 .
3.3.2 To examine where to put the power
supply
•Put the power supply in an area with a roof
and protection from the sun and rain.
• Put the power supply in an area with good
airflow.
• Use a residual-current device (RCD) when
you connect the power supply to the power
outlet.
WARNING: Do not change the power
supply. Do not cut or extend the low-
voltage cable. There is a risk of
electrical shock.
Low-voltage cables of different lengths are
available as accessories.
CAUTION: Make sure that the blades
on the product do not cut the low-
voltage cable.
CAUTION: Do not put the low-voltage
cable in a coil or below the charging
station plate. The coil causes
interference with the signal from the
charging station.
3.3.3 To examine where to put the
boundary wire
CAUTION: If the work area is adjacent
to water bodies, slopes, precipices or a
public road, the boundary wire must
have a protective wall. The wall must
be minimum 15 cm / 6 in. in height.
D
E
B
C
F
A
• Put the boundary wire around all of the work
area (A). Adapt the distance between the
boundary wire and obstacles.
•Put the boundary wire 35 cm / 14 in. (B)
from an obstacle that is more than 5 cm / 2
in. high.
• Put the boundary wire 30 cm / 12 in. (C)
from an obstacle that is 1-5 cm / 0.4-2 in.
high.
• Put the boundary wire 10 cm / 4 in. (D) from
an obstacle that is less than 1 cm / 0.4 in.
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• If you have a paving stone path that is in
level with the lawn, put the boundary wire
below the paving stone.
Note: If the paving stone is minimum 30
cm / 12 in. wide, use the factory setting for
the Drive Past Wire function to cut all the
grass adjacent to the paving stone.
CAUTION: Do not let the product
operate on gravel.
• If you make an island, put the boundary wire
that runs to and from the island near
together (E). Put the wires in the same
stake.
•Make an eyelet (F) where the guide wire is
to be connected to the boundary wire.
CAUTION: Do not make sharp
bends when you install the
boundary wire.
CAUTION: For careful operation
without noise, isolate all obstacles
such as trees, roots and stones.
3.3.3.1 To put the boundary wire in a slope
•For slopes steeper than 35% inside the work
area, isolate the slope with boundary wire.
• For slopes steeper than 10% along the outer
edge of the lawn, put the boundary wire 20
cm / 8 in. (A) from the edge.
• For slopes adjacent to a public road, put a
fence or a protective wall along the outer
edge of the slope.
A
>10% 0-35%
3.3.3.2 Passages
A passage is a section that has boundary wire on
each side and that connects 2 work areas. The
passage must be a minimum of 60 cm / 24 in.
wide.
Note: If a passage is less than 2 m / 6.5 ft. wide,
install a guide wire through the passage.
3.3.3.3 To make an island
•Put the boundary wire to and around the
obstacle to make an island.
• Put the 2 sections of boundary wire that run
to and from the obstacle together.
• Put the 2 sections of boundary wire in the
same stake.
0 cm / 0"
CAUTION: Do not put a section of
boundary wire across the other.
The sections of boundary wire
must be parallel.
CAUTION: Do not put the guide
wire across the boundary wire, for
example a boundary wire that
goes to an island.
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3.3.3.4 To make a secondary area
Make a secondary area if the work area has 2
areas that are not connected with a passage.
•Put the boundary wire around the secondary
area (B) to make an island. The work area
with the charging station is the main area
(A). Refer to
To make an island on page 16 .
B
A
Note: When the product cuts grass in the
secondary area, the
Secondary area mode
must be selected. Refer to 2nd area on page
27 .
3.3.4 To examine where to put the guide
wire
• Put the guide wire in a line at a minimum of
1 m / 3.3 ft. in front of the charging station.
Min 1m / 3.3ft
G
• Make sure that the guide wire has as much
free area as possible to the left of the guide
wire when facing the charging station. Refer
to
Guide calibration on page 20 .
• Put the guide wire minimum 30 cm / 12 in.
from the boundary wire.
• Do not make sharp bends when you install
the guide wire.
•If the work area has a slope, put the guide
wire diagonally across the slope.
3.3.5 Work area examples
B
D
A
C
• If the charging station is put in a small area
(A), make sure that the distance to the
boundary wire is at a minimum 2 m / 6.6 ft.
• If the work area has a passage (B), make
sure that the distance to the boundary wire
is at a minimum 2 m / 6.5 ft. If the passage is
smaller than 2 m / 6.5 ft., install a guide wire
through the passage. Minimum passage
between the boundary wire is 60 cm / 24 in.
• If the work area has areas which are
connected by small passages (C), you can
change the settings in
Lawn Coverage .
Refer to
To set the Lawn Coverage function
on page 23 .
• If the work area includes a secondary area
(D), refer to To make a secondary area on
page 17
. Put the product in the secondary
area and select Secondary area mode .
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3.4 Installation of the product
3.4.1 To install the charging station
WARNING: Obey national regulations
about electrical safety.
1. Read and understand the instructions about
the charging station. Refer to
To examine
where to put the charging station on page
14 .
2. Put the charging station in the selected area.
3. Connect the low-voltage cable to the
charging station.
4. Put the power supply at a minimum height of
30 cm / 12 in.
min 30 cm / 12”
WARNING: Do not put the power
supply at a height where there is a
risk it can be put in water. Do not
put the power supply on the
ground.
5. Connect the power supply cable to a
100-240V outdoor power outlet.
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.
6. Attach the low-voltage cable in the ground
with stakes or bury the cable. Refer to
To
put the wire into position with stakes on
page 19 or To bury the boundary wire or
the guide wire on page 19 .
7. Connect the wires to the charging station.
Refer to
To install the boundary wire on
page 18
and To install the guide wire on
page 18 .
8. Attach the charging station to the ground
with the supplied screws.
CAUTION: Do not make new
holes in the charging station plate.
CAUTION: Do not put your feet
on the charging station.
3.4.2 To install the boundary wire
1. Put the boundary wire around all of the work
area. Start and complete the installation
behind the charging station.
CAUTION: Do not put unwanted
wire in a coil. The coil causes
interference with the product.
2. Open the connector and put the boundary
wire in the connector.
3. Close the connector with a pair of pliers.
4. Cut the boundary wire 1-2 cm / 0.4-0.8 in.
above each connector.
5. Push the right connector onto the metal pin
with the mark "R".
6. Push the left connector onto the metal pin
with the mark "L".
3.4.3 To install the guide wire
1. Open the connector and put the wire in the
connector.
2. Close the connector with a pair of pliers.
3. Cut the guide wire 1-2 cm / 0.4-0.8 in. above
each connector.
4. Push the guide wire through the slot in the
charging station plate.
5. Push the connector onto the metal pin with
the mark "G".
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6. Put the end of the guide wire at the eyelet
on the boundary wire.
7. Cut the boundary wire with a pair of wire
cutters.
8. Connect the guide wire to the boundary wire
with a coupler.
a) Put the 2 ends of the boundary wire
and the end of the guide wire into the
coupler.
Note: Make sure that you can see the
end of the guide wire through the
transparent area of the coupler.
b) Push the button on the coupler with an
adjustable pliers.
CAUTION: Twinned cables,
or a screw terminal block that
is insulated with insulation
tape are not satisfactory
splices. Soil moisture will
cause the wire to oxidize and
after a time result in a broken
circuit.
9. Attach the guide wire to the ground. With
stakes or bury the guide wire in the ground.
Refer to
To put the wire into position with
stakes on page 19
or To bury the boundary
wire or the guide wire on page 19 .
3.5 To put the wire into position with
stakes
• Put the boundary wire and the guide wire on
the ground.
• Put the stakes at a minimum of 75 cm / 30
in. distance from each other.
• Attach the stakes to the ground with a
hammer or a plastic mallet.
CAUTION: Make sure that the
stakes hold the boundary wire and
the guide wire against the ground.
Note: The wire is overgrown with grass and not
visible after a few weeks.
3.6 To bury the boundary wire or the
guide wire
•Cut a groove in the ground with an edge
cutter or a straight shovel.
• Put the boundary wire or the guide wire 1-20
cm / 0.4-8 in. into the ground.
3.7 To change the position of the
boundary wire or the guide wire
1. If the boundary wire or the guide wire is put
into position with stakes, remove the stakes
from the ground.
2. Carefully remove the boundary wire or the
guide wire from the ground.
3. Adjust the boundary wire or the guide wire
into a new position.
4. Put the boundary wire or the guide wire into
position. Refer to
To put the wire into
position with stakes on page 19 or To bury
the boundary wire or the guide wire on page
19 .
3.8 To extend the boundary wire or
the guide wire
Note: Extend the boundary wire or the guide wire
if it is too short for the work area. Use original
spare parts, for example couplers.
1. Cut the boundary wire or the guide wire with
a pair of wire cutters where it is necessary to
install the extension.
2. Add wire where it is necessary to install the
extension.
3. Put the boundary wire or the guide wire into
position.
4. Put the wire ends into a coupler.
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Note: Make sure that you can see the ends
of the boundary wire or the guide wire
through the transparent area of the coupler.
5. Push the button on the coupler with an
adjustable pliers.
3.9 After the installation of the
product
3.9.1 To do a visual check of the
charging station
1. Make sure that the indicator LED lamp on
the charging station has a green light.
2. If the indicator LED lamp does not have a
green light, do a check of the installation.
Refer to
Indicator lamp in the charging
station on page 40
and To install the
charging station on page 18 .
3.9.2 To do the basic settings
Before you start the product for the first time, you
must do the basic settings and calibrate the
product.
1. Push the ON/OFF button.
2. Push the arrow buttons and the OK button.
Select
language, country, date, time and set
a PIN code.
Note: It is not possible to use 0000 as PIN
code.
3. Put the product in the charging station.
4. Push the START button and close the
hatch.
3.9.3 Guide calibration
The calibration process sets as wide guide
corridor as possible to reduce the risk of tracks
forming on the lawn. Refer to
To set the starting
point on page 23 .
Note: The product always runs to the left of the
guide wire (as seen facing the charging station).
If the distance on the left side of the starting point
is less than 0.6 m / 2 ft. the calibration process is
interrupted. For the widest possible guide
corridor, make sure that the distance from the
starting point to the boundary wire is minimum
1.35 m / 4.5 ft. (perpendicular to the guide wire).
3.10 To do the product settings
The product has factory settings but the settings
can be adapted to each work area.
3.10.1 To get access to the menu
1. Push the STOP button.
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons and the
OK button to enter the PIN code.
3. Push the MENU button.
3.10.2 To do the schedule settings
3.10.2.1 Wizard
The wizard is a quick tool to find suitable
schedule settings for your lawn.
1. Enter your estimated lawn size. It is not
possible to enter a larger lawn size than the
maximum work capacity.
2. Push the OK button to confirm the lawn size.
By entering your lawn size the wizard
suggests either a suitable daily schedule (go
to step 4) or need input for inactive days.
3. Choose what day(s) the product should be
inactive. Use the up/down arrow buttons to
shift between days.
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