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Note:
Use the short distance of the RoboRuler to set the wire position around the obstacle while creating a
Perimeter Island (See section 1.8).
1.2 Perimeter Wire Setup
Puncture the plastic covering of the perimeter wire with your finger and feel around inside the center of the
wire spool for the end of the wire. Pull the wire end out of the plastic covering. The plastic covering is
designed as a dispenser for the wire, so do not remove the wire spool from the covering.
IMPORTANT:
It is necessary to first read this chapter (Perimeter Wire Setup) before starting to layout the
Perimeter Wire, in order to be aware of all setup rules and instructions.
Starting at the location of the Perimeter Switch, begin pulling the perimeter wire out of the plastic covering
as you walk along the area of the lawn you are setting up. Be sure to leave enough wire at the beginning,
where the Perimeter Switch will be located. Leave no less than 5 feet (1.5 m) of wire at the beginning of
the setup.
After removing enough wire within a given section, use the RoboRuler (see section 1.1) to identify the
correct placement of the wire. Initially place a minimum number of pegs to fasten the wire down. You will
want to test the proper position of the wire for the edge mowing process and you may find some areas
where you will need to move the wire position slightly. See section
2.8
for details on testing. You can lightly
insert pegs into the ground by hand to hold the wire temporarily in place before driving the pegs to the
ground level with a hammer.
1.3 Fastening The Wire To The Ground
It is not necessary to bury the perimeter wire, though you may do so if you wish, up to 3 inches (7.5 cm).
Small pegs or stakes are supplied with the Robomow and they are used to fasten and hold the perimeter
wire to the ground, below grass level. They resemble a small tent stake. When properly fastened to the
ground, the wire and pegs will soon disappear under the growth of new grass. The pegs simply hold the
wire in place at the ground level to allow for the grass to grow over it. Pegs should be driven at distances
between one another that will keep the wire down below the grass level and prevent it from becoming a
tripping hazard while in the process of being covered with grass growth. See Figure 1.3. Remember, you
want to test the wire setup for edge mowing before you fill in the additional pegs. See section
2.8
for details
on testing.
Damage to the eye is possible. Use proper eye protection and
wear appropriate work gloves when hammering the pegs.
Hard or dry ground may cause pegs to break when
driving them in. In extreme cases, watering the lawn
where the pegs will be driven can be beneficial.
!
WARNING
!
Short distance
Perimeter
wire
position
Area outside perimeter - same basic
level and free of obstacles.
Area outside perimeter - has a wall as
an obstacle.
Long distance
Perimeter
wire
position
Figure 1.2 – Using the RoboRuler
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