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OPERATING MANUAL

Model number:

RCLM001

Robot Lawnmower

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Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL Model number RCLM001 Robot Lawnmower 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3 indd 1 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3 indd 1 20 04 2021 16 21 20 04 2021 16 21 ...

Page 2: ...e used and remove any objects that could jam or be thrown by the mower such as stones and sticks Avoid operating the mower on wet grass Remove any dog mess before mowing Visually check the cutting tools and their fasteners for any damage before each use To prevent imbalance any damaged or worn out parts should be replaced Do not operate the mower if it is incomplete or has unauthorised modificatio...

Page 3: ...pets may dig or disrupt the perimeter wire so check regularly Electrical safety Do not operate the mower in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Mowers can sometimes create sparks which may ignite the dust and fumes Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or g...

Page 4: ... not attempt to open or remove any of the components Service Check all visible fixing screws and nuts especially on the cutter disc to ensure they are tightened properly The mower and its charge station should be periodically checked and cleaned and kept free of debris and obstructions Note that some garden creatures such as spiders insects snails and slugs can nest or hibernate within crevices of...

Page 5: ... mower is in operation Warning Caution Guaranteed Sound Power Level Beware of severing toes or hands Do not put hands or feet near a rotating blade Dangerous voltage Read the instruction manual Keep bystanders at a safe distance at least 5m Caution Wait until blades stop rotat ing when switched off Always keep the lawnmower on the ground when mowing Tilting or lifting the lawnmower may cause stone...

Page 6: ...r 11 5 Charge station groundscrew x4 3 8 9 4 2 3 What s in the box 1 Robot mowers work by making regular small cuts of the grass to maintain a set height To do this they must be able to mow the grass multiple times per day every day This will keep the grass level constantly in check As it is cutting small amounts regularly the clipping will fall to the ground and are not collected Over time these ...

Page 7: ...s Flower beds Ponds and water features Excessively uneven terrain Min 2m Anti clockwise Anti clockwise Min 30cm Min 1 2m Max 1 5cm Min 35cm Charge Station Min 1 2m Boundary wire Don t cross wires No right angles No acute angles Obtuse angles Curves 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 i...

Page 8: ...ries of obtuse angles The mower can detect a signal from the wire from as much as 20m away It should be noted that due to this set up some areas of the lawn will not get mowed such as outside the perimeter edges These can be maintained using a suitable grass trimmer If the ground where the wires are to be laid is particularly dry and the soil hard from lack of rain it will help to thoroughly water...

Page 9: ...you don t want to avoid mowing this area it s best to fill it with soil compact it down and re seed it with grass If the area is on the perimeter line this can the be pegged out as normal If it is within the mowing area it should no longer be a problem One solution is to take the perimeter around the tree root leaving this area unmowed Alternatively cut the tree root back with a saw and fill any r...

Page 10: ...source either a weatherproof outdoor electrical socket or an indoor power point in a garage for example Ensure a minimum of 2m straight perimeter from the front of the charge station and 30cm straight from the rear Safe power source Installing the charge station The boundary wire goes into the front 1 of the charge station and comes out at the back 2 It will emerge at the rear of the unit 2 WARNIN...

Page 11: ...eath from the end of the wire before connecting Twisting the exposed wires after exposing helps ensure a good connection The charge stand has a hood at the back shown in grey that hinges forwards Push the charge station hood forward to uncover the wiring terminals 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3 indd 11 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3 indd 11 20 04 2021 16 22 20 04 2021 16 22 ...

Page 12: ...at the black terminal Feed the power lead up through the other side of the base station Push the power cable into place Pay attention to the cable fittings as there is a keyway orientation detail to ensure correct connection 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3 indd 12 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3 indd 12 20 04 2021 16 22 20 04 2021 16 22 ...

Page 13: ... page 24 LED status indicator Once the base station has been fully wired it 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 Protruding screws can hinder the mower from locating correctly Then screw on the outer ring to secure the cable in place and prevent water ingress 4719_...

Page 14: ... it passes over it If the wire passes over a moderate dip in the lawn more pegs will be required to keep the wire firmly pegged at ground level or it risks being cut Place the pegs at intervals of about 1m on straight and even ground 30cm to 50cm on bends and corners Uneven ground and obstacles will require more pegs Min 2m Min 30cm 3 3 7 7 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3 indd 14 4719_Robot_Mower_manu...

Page 15: ...ower will require to be charged to at least 70 capacity before it will leave its station Press the STOP button This will flip open the control panel and LCD display cover Hold the power button 1 down for three seconds to activate the LCD display 1 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3 indd 15 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3 indd 15 20 04 2021 16 22 20 04 2021 16 22 ...

Page 16: ...eight 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 ...

Page 17: ...during first few days of mowing the grass may look stripy or patchy where the mower has covered not covered This is normal and will become even after several days once the full lawn area has been mowed First time out The control panel will ask for a pass code The default PIN is AAAA Pressing the start button and closing the flap will cause the mower to start a perimeter circuit after which it will...

Page 18: ...tton 2 Close the cover to start Note If the battery is below 70 charge the mower enters charge to work mode until it reaches 90 charge If lower than 30 the mower returns to base station to charge 2 1 1 In standard mowing mode the mower will proceed in a random fashion around your garden changing direction each time it reaches the perimeter wire 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3 indd 18 4719_Robot_Mower_...

Page 19: ...ps immediately and the control panel hatch opens 3 The screen shows emergency stop 4 Press OK or RETURN button 5 Enter the PIN code 6 If the mower was running when the STOP button was pressed the screen will show continue to work You can then either press OK to continue the task or press RETURN to cancel it 1 Press HOME button for 3 seconds 2 Close the cover and mower will return to station for ch...

Page 20: ...er levelling the ground or moving the station to a more suitable area 1 Press OK button to enter sub menu 1 2 Select schedule 3 Press OK button to select the desired day 4 Press UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT buttons to set the start and end time 5 Press OK button to confirm the daily setting 6 Repeat step 3 to 5 to complete the weekly plan 7 Press OK button to confirm the weekly setting This allows you t...

Page 21: ...g the boundary wire from the base station that point is The distance should be 0 to 500m and the percentages should add up to 100 or the setting cannot be completed The mower can be placed within the perimeter boundary and that the spot mow function will mow in relatively uniform spiral pattern This is useful when you want to cover a specific area or clear grass on the first mow more quickly 1 Pla...

Page 22: ...tely ensures scheduling is accurate 1 Press OK button to enter sub menu 1 2 Select setting to enter sub menu 2 3 Select rain mode 4 Press UP and DOWN buttons to enable the rain mode 5 Press OK button to confirm setting 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 ...

Page 23: ...Press OK button to confirm 1 Press OK button to enter sub menu 1 2 Select setting to enter sub menu 2 3 Select change PIN 4 Enter the original PIN code 5 Enter new PIN code 6 Enter the new PIN code again New passwords do not match will be shown for inconsistent passwords 7 Press OK button to confirm 1 Press OK button to enter sub menu 1 2 Select setting to enter sub menu 2 3 Select information to ...

Page 24: ...nformation to enter sub menu 3 4 Select work log 5 The past 10 records including date time and work mode and work time will be shown LED on charge station Solid red light Breathing blue light Solid blue light Status Broken perimeter wire Mower charging Loop signal normal or fully charged Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3 Spot mode Setting Language English German French Date Time Rain mode Work time...

Page 25: ...protrude from the other end Close the cover of the clip until it clicks securely in place You will then need to ensure the clip does not protrude on your lawn and risk being cut by the mower by embedding it in the soil Taking a pair of pliers crimp the metal tab onto the inserted wires This will form a connection between the wires When the perimeter wire is repaired the charge station will display...

Page 26: ...you attach the blade 6 Using a cross head screwdriver secure the blade on the blade plate The blade should be able to rotate freely once fitted 7 Repeat for other blades Re orientate the blade turn it around or turn it upside down as each corner wears out until all four quarters of the blade have been used If all four quarters have been used then replace blade Sharp edge Sharp edge 4719_Robot_Mowe...

Page 27: ...oil in cutting means and driving wheels Cut the high and thick grass with a conventional lawn mower High temp The battery temperature is too high Wait until the temperature decreases Battery abnormal The battery is damaged Call for help from service centre Wheel spinning faults where the mower will stop in a single spot and wheel s spin is a combination of uneven and or wet ground The solution is ...

Page 28: ...Mower must be carefully cleaned before winter storage Charge the battery fully before storage 2 Store the mower in the station and place in a dry area to protect from frost preferably stored in the original packaging 3 Boundary wire can be left in the ground As the charging station is removed you should protect boundary wire end from moisture with electrical tape After winter storage 1 Check wheth...

Page 29: ...or replacing the blade The symbol indicates that this product is covered by legislation for waste electrical and electronic products 2012 19 EU When the product has reached the end of its life it and the Li Ion battery it contains should not be disposed of with general household waste The battery should be removed from the product and both should be disposed of properly at a recognised recycling f...

Page 30: ...s as a consumer Gtech does not guarantee the repair or replacement of a product as a result of Normal wear and tear e g batteries Use of consumables Accidental damage faults caused by negligent use or lack of care and maintenance misuse neglect careless operation or handling of the product which is not in accordance with operating manual Use of the product for anything other than the normal domest...

Page 31: ...88 EC The EC type examination certificate is issued by SGS Notified body of Noise directive AV Technology Unit 2 Easter Court Europa Boulevard Warrington Cheshire WA5 7ZB United Kingdom Notified Body number 1067 Applicable EC Directives EMC Directive 2014 30 EU Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Noise Directive 2000 14 EC and 2005 88 EC RoHs Directive 2011 65 EU Applicable Harmonized Standards EN 6033...

Page 32: ...gy Limited Brindley Road Warndon Worcester WR4 9FB email support gtech co uk telephone 08000 308 794 www gtech co uk 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3 indd 32 4719_Robot_Mower_manual_aw3 indd 32 20 04 2021 16 22 20 04 2021 16 22 ...

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