Stiga Autoclip M3, Operator'S Manual

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AUTOMATIC RETURN TO THE CHARGING STATION
The robot stops the work cycle if the following conditions are verified.
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End of working time: at the end of the working time, the robot automatically returns to the charging station and starts
operating again according to what has been programmed (see “Programming Mode”).
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Rain: with the function active, the robot returns to the recharging station automatically and will start working again as
programmed (see "Programming mode").
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Battery to be charged: the robot automatically returns to the charging station.
PROLONGED INACTIVITY AND RESTARTING
After a long period of inactivity of the robot and before the mowing season, it is necessary to perform a series of operations to
guarantee the correct functioning at the time of reuse.
1. Fully charge the battery before winter storage. Recharge the battery at least once every five months.
2. Have the routine maintenance performed by an authorised dealer. This is essential for keeping the robot in good condition.
The assistance service usually includes the following operations:
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total cleaning of the robot, the cutting blade and all the other moving parts;
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cleaning of the inside of the robot;
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checking of robot functioning;
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checking and, if necessary, replacement of any worn parts such as the cutting blade, the brushes (only in robots equipped
with brushed motors);
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checking of the battery capacity;
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if necessary, the dealer may also load new software.
3. Accurately clean the robot and charging station (see “Robot Cleaning”)
4. Check any worn or damaged components such as the cutting blade and evaluate their replacement.
5. Store the robot in a protected and dry place with an ambient temperature between 10° and 20° C, out of reach of foreign
elements (children, animals, other foreign objects, etc.). Store the robot at a temperature below 20°C in order reduce the
automatic discharge of the batteries.
6. Disconnect the power plug (A) from the electrical outlet.
7. Cover the charging station (C) to prevent any foreign materials from getting inside (leaves, paper, etc.) and for preserving
the contact plates.
Restarting
Before restarting the robot after a long period of inactivity, proceed
as follows:
1. connect the power plug (A) to the electrical outlet;
2. reconnect the main electrical power supply;
3. position the robot inside the charging station;
4. Press the ON/OFF key and wait a few seconds for the robot to
turn on completely.
5. The battery LED turns orange and remains fixed for a few
seconds during recognition of the charging station.
6. the robot is now ready to be used (see “Programming Mode”).
Current power
supplyunit (A)
Charging
station (C)