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Operator‘s manual
R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li,
R70Li, R80Li
gardena.com
InDesign Gardena P1 omslag_a5.indd 1 2019-04-30 10:00:24
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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.............................. 6
1.5 Symbols on the battery...............................6
1.6 Menu structure overview R38Li,
R40Li, R45Li, R50Li......................................... 7
1.7 Menu structure overview R70Li, R80Li...... 8
1.8 Display........................................................9
1.9 Keypad ...................................................... 9
2 Safety
2.1 Safety definitions...................................... 10
2.2 General safety instructions.......................10
2.3 Safety instructions for operation...............12
3 Installation
3.1 Introduction - Installation.......................... 15
3.2 Before the installation of the wires........... 15
3.3 Before the installation of the product........15
3.4 Installation of the product......................... 19
3.5 To put the wire into position with stakes...21
3.6 To bury the boundary wire or the
guide wire....................................................... 21
3.7 To extend the boundary wire or the
guide wire....................................................... 21
3.8 After the installation of the product...........21
3.9 To do the product settings........................22
4 Operation
4.1 Main switch...............................................27
4.2 To start the product.................................. 27
4.3 Operating modes......................................27
4.4 To stop the product.................................. 28
4.5 To switch off the product.......................... 28
4.6 Timer and Standby................................... 28
4.7 To charge the battery............................... 29
4.8 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 Firmware update...................................... 31
5.5 Battery...................................................... 31
5.6 Winter service...........................................32
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Introduction - troubleshooting...................33
6.2 Fault messages........................................ 33
6.3 Information messages.............................. 37
6.4 Indicator lamp in the charging station.......38
6.5 Symptoms................................................ 39
6.6 Find breaks in the loop wire..................... 40
7 Transportation, storage and disposal
7.1 Transportation.......................................... 43
7.2 Storage.....................................................43
7.3 Disposal....................................................43
8 Technical data
8.1 Technical data: R38Li, R40Li, R45Li........44
8.2 Technical data: R50Li, R70Li, R80Li........46
9 Warranty
9.1 Warranty terms.........................................48
10 EC Declaration of Conformity
10.1 EC Declaration of Conformity.................49
11 Applicable to US/CA market
11.1 Supplier's 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.gardena.com.
1.1.1 Support
For support about the GARDENA product, speak
to your GARDENA central service.
1.1.2 Product description
Note: GARDENA 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
1
2
3
5
26
6
21
25
10
9
8
7
11
12
13
16
15
14
22
27
23
24
4
17
19
20
18
The numbers in the figure represent:
1. Body
2. Hatch to display, keypad and cutting height
adjustment
3. Stop button
4. Contact strips
5. LED for operation check of the charging
station, boundary wire and guide wire
6. Charging station
7. Carry handle
8. Battery cover
9. Blade disc
10. Chassis box with electronics, battery and
motors
11. Main switch
12. Rear wheel
13. Charging strip
14. Keypad
15. Display
16. Rating plate
17. Loop wire for boundary loop and guide wire
18. Connector for connecting the loop wire to
the charging station
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19. Stakes
20. Coupler for the loop wire
21. Screws for securing the charging station
22. Extra blades
23. Operator’s Manual and Quick Guide
24. Measurement gauge for help when installing
the boundary wire (the measurement gauge
is broken loose from the box)
25. Power supply (the appearance of the power
supply may differ depending on market)
26. Low voltage cable
27. Alarm decal
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
machine.
The product can only start
when the main switch is
set to 1 and the correct
PIN code has been entered. Turn the main
switch to
0
before carrying out any inspections
and/or maintenance.
WARNING: Keep a safe
distance from the machine when operating.
Keep your hands and feet
away from the rotating
blades.
WARNING: Do not ride
on the machine. Never
put your hands or feet
close to or under the machine.
Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean the
product.
Use a detachable power
supply as defined on the
rating label next to the
symbol.
This product conforms to the
applicable EC Directives.
Noise emission to surroundings. The
product’s emissions are set out in
Technical data on page 44
and on the
rating plate.
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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 chassis contains components
which are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). The chassis must
also be resealed in a professional
manner. For these reasons the chassis
shall only be opened by authorized
service technicians. A broken seal can
result in the entire or parts of the
guarantee no longer being valid.
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.
Operate the disabling device before
you use or lift the product.
1.4 Symbols on the display
The timer function controls when the
product cuts the lawn.
The security function lets the operator
select between 3 security levels.
The installation function for manual
settings for the installation.
The settings function is where the
general settings for the products are
set.
The product will not cut the grass due
to the timer 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.
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 R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li
Settings
ECO
mode
Time & date
Set time
Set date
Time format
Language
Country Reset user
settings
About
Date format
Security
Change
PIN code
Low HighMedium
Security level New
loop signal
Timer
Work
hours 1
Work
hours 2
Work
days
Reset
timer
Backlight Remote
start
Calibrate
guide
Proportion
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1.7 Menu structure overview R70Li, R80Li
Installation
Guide width Remote start 1
Narrow
Never Rarely Medium
Often
Always
Medium
Wide
Test outTest in
Distance
Remote
start 1
Remote
start 2
Proportion
Remote start 2 Test
settings
Drive past
wire
Settings
ECO
mode
Time & date
Set time
Set date
Time format
Language Country Reset user
settings
About
Date format
Security
Change
PIN code
Low HighMedium
Security level New
loop signal
Timer
Work
hours 1
Work
hours 2
Work
days
Reset
timer
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1.8 Display
The display on the product shows information
and settings of the product.
To access the display, push the STOP button.
1.9 Keypad
The keypad consists of 4 groups of buttons:
Start
1
4
7 809
5 6
2 3
• The START button is used to activate the
product. This is normally the last button to
be pressed before closing the hatch.
• The 3 multi-choice buttons offer various
functions, depending on where in the menu
structure you are.
• The number keys are used for instance to
enter the PIN code or time settings.
• The operation selection button is symbolised
by a house. When the button has been
pressed, the selected operation mode is
shown in the display.
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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 children) 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 instruction 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 capabilities 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 regulations may restrict the age of the operator. Cleaning and maintenance 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 corrosive 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 batteries. 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 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 HOME function or switch off the
main switch 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 do the
timer settings on page 22
. 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 set the main switch in position
0
before clearing a blockage.
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• Start the product according to the
instructions. When the main switch is set to
1
, 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 the main switch is in position
1
.
• The product must never be allowed to
collide with persons or other living creatures.
If a person or other living creature comes in
the way of the product, it shall be stopped
immediately. Refer to
To stop the product on
page 28
.
• 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 main switch
does not work.
• Always switch off the product using the main
switch when the product is not in use. The
product can only start when the main switch
is set to
1
and the correct PIN code has
been entered.
• The product must never be used at the
same time as a sprinkler. Use the timer
function so the product and sprinkler never
run simultaneously. Refer to
To do the timer
settings on page 22
.
• GARDENA 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.
• The built-in alarm is very loud. Be careful,
especially if the product is handled indoors.
• 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 31
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 the medium or high level
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
21
.
2. Set the main switch in position 0.
3. Carry the product by the handle under the
product with the blade disc away from the
body.
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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 the STOP
button and pull the product out of the
charging station before lifting it.
2.3.4 Maintenance
WARNING: When the product is
turned upside down the main switch
must always be in the 0 position.
The main switch should be set in the
0
position before all work on the chassis
of the product, such as cleaning or
replacing the blades.
CAUTION: Never use a high-pressure
washer or even running water to clean
the product. Never use solvents for
cleaning.
CAUTION: Use the plug to disconnect
the charging station before any
cleaning or maintenance of the
charging station or the loop wire.
Inspect the product each week 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: Use original spare parts
and installation material.
Note: Refer to www.gardena.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 an eyelet on the blueprint where the
guide wire connects to the boundary wire.
Refer to
To examine where to put the
boundary wire on page 16
.
• 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 3 m / 9.8 ft. of free space
in front of the charging station.
• Keep a minimum of 1.5 m / 4.9 ft. of free
space to the right and to the left of the
charging station.
• Put the charging station near an outdoor
power outlet.
• Put the charging station on a level surface.
Max 3 cm / 1.2
"
• Put the charging station in the lowest
possible section of the work area.
• Put the charging station in an area without
an irrigation system.
• 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 17
.
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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 lowvoltage 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 lowvoltage 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
The boundary wire should be put as a loop
around the work area. Sensors in the product
senses when the product approaches the
boundary wire, and the product selects another
direction.
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.
To make the connection easier between the
guide wire and the boundary wire, it is
recommended to make an eyelet where the guide
wire will be connected. Make the eyelet with
approximately 20 cm / 8 in. of the boundary wire.
Note: Make a blueprint of the work area before
you install the boundary wire and guide wire.
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 25 cm / 10 in. (B)
from an obstacle that is more than 5 cm / 2
in. high.
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25 cm / 10"
> 5 cm/ > 2"
• Put the boundary wire 20 cm / 8 in. (C) from
an obstacle that is 1-5 cm / 0.4-2 in. high.
• Put the boundary wire 5 cm / 2 in. (D) from
an obstacle that is less than 1 cm / 0.4 in.
• 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 (R70Li / R80Li) 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
The product can operate in 25% slopes. Slopes
that are too steep must be isolated with the
boundary wire. The gradient (%) is calculated as
height per m. Example: 10 cm / 100 cm = 10%.
10%
10 cm / 3.9"
100 cm / 40"
• Slopes steeper than 15% at the outer edge
of the work area must be isolated with
boundary wire. Put the boundary wire
approximately 20 cm / 8 in. (A) on level
ground before the slope.
A
>15%
• Slopes adjacent to a public road must be
isolated with boundary wire. Put a fence or a
protective wall along the outer edge of the
slope.
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.
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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.
3.3.3.4 To make a secondary area
Make a secondary area (B) if the work area has 2
areas that are not connected with a passage. The
work area with the charging station is the main
area (A).
Note:
The product must be manually moved
between the main area and the secondary area.
B
A
• Put the boundary wire around the secondary
area (B) to make an island. Refer to
To
make an island on page 17
.
Note: The boundary wire must be put as 1
loop around all of the work area (A + B).
Note: When the product cuts grass in the
secondary area, the
MAN
mode must be
selected. Refer to
Operating modes 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
2 m / 7 ft. in front of the charging station.
• 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 21
.
• 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.
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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 3 m / 10 ft.
• If the work area has a passage (B), make
sure that the distance to the boundary wire
is at a minimum 2 m / 6.6 ft. If the passage is
smaller than 2 m / 6.6 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 a narrow passage (B), you
can set the product to leave the guide wire
after a certain distance (C). The settings can
be changed in
Remote start 1 on page 23
.
• If the work area includes a secondary area
(D), refer to
To make a secondary area on
page 18
. Put the product in the secondary
area and select
Proportion
.
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
15
.
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.
WARNING: Do not encapsulate
the power supply. Condensed
water can harm the power supply
and increase the risk of electrical
shock.
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.
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6. Put 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 21
or
To bury the boundary wire or the guide wire
on page 21
.
7. Connect the wires to the charging station.
Refer to
To install the boundary wire on
page 20
and
To install the guide wire on
page 20
.
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
on the charging station with the mark "R".
6. Push the left connector onto the metal pin
on the charging station 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 on
the charging station with the mark "G".
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 21
or
To bury the boundary
wire or the guide wire on page 21
.
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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 maximum 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 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.
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.
6. Put the boundary wire or the guide wire into
position with stakes.
3.8 After the installation of the product
3.8.1 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 38
and
To install the
charging station on page 19
.
3.8.2 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 STOP button.
2. Set the Main switch to 1.
3. Push the multi-choice buttons. Select
language, country, date, time
and set a PIN
code.
Note:
It is not possible to use 0000 as PIN
code.
4. Put the product in the charging station.
5. Push the START button and close the hatch.
The product then moves away from the charging
station and stops, while it calibrates some of the
product settings.
3.8.3 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 Calibrate
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guide function (R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li) on
page 26
.
Note: The product always runs to the left of the
guide wire (as seen facing the charging station).
3.9 To do the product settings
The product has factory settings but the settings
can be adapted to each work area.
3.9.1 To get access to the menu
1. Push the STOP button.
2. Enter the PIN code on the keypad.
3. Push the MENU button.
3.9.2 To do the timer settings
3.9.2.1 To calculate the timer setting
1. Calculate the dimension of your lawn in m2 /
yd2.
2. Divide the m2 / yd2 of the lawn with the
approximate operation capacity. Refer to
table below.
3. The result is equal to the number of hours
that the product must operate each day.
Note:
The operation capacity is approximate and
timer settings can be adjusted.
Model Approximate operation ca-
pacity, m2 / yd2 / h
R38Li 33 / 39
R40Li 33 / 39
R45Li 38 / 45
R50Li 42 / 50
R70Li 44 / 52
R80Li 47 / 56
Example: A lawn of 500 m2 / 600 yd2, cut with a
R80Li.
500 m2 / 47 ≈ 10.5 h.
600 yd2 / 56 ≈ 10.5 h.
Days /
week
h / day Timer settings
7 10.5 07:00-17:30 / 7:00
am - 5:30 pm
3.9.2.2 To set the timer
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure to select
Timer
.
3. Use the multi-choice buttons to select
Work
hours 1 or Work hours 2
.
4. Enter the time with the number buttons.
5. Push OK.
6. Use the multi-choice buttons to select
Work
days
.
7. Use the multi-choice buttons to select the
days that the product will operate.
8. Push
OK
.
3.9.2.3 To reset the timer setting
You can remove all timer settings and use the
factory setting. The factory timer setting lets the
product operate all hours each day of the week.
Refer to
Timer and Standby on page 28
.
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Timer > Reset
timer
.
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3. Push OK.
3.9.3 Installation (R70Li / R80Li)
In the Installation menu it is possible to
adapt the settings of the product for
best mowing result.
3.9.3.1 Guide width
The guide width is a measure of how far from the
guide wire the product is allowed to travel when it
follows this to and from the charging station. The
area beside the wire which the product uses is
called the Corridor.
The product has a default setting for
Medium
wide corridors. To further reduce the risk of
tracks forming, it is recommended to select as
wide corridor as possible. The
Narrow
corridor
setting is not normally recommended, but in a
garden with one or many narrow passages, a
narrow corridor may be the only option. The
Narrow
corridor setting increases the risk for
tracks forming along the guide.
3.9.3.2 Remote start 1
The
Remote start
function is used to guide the
product to remote parts of the work area. If the
work area includes areas that are connected with
narrow passages, the
Remote start
function is
useful to be able to maintain a well-cut lawn in all
parts of the yard. The product begins to mow
when it reaches the
Remote start
point. At all
other times, the product leaves the charging
station in the standard manner and starts to mow.
To set the Remote start function
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure to select
Installation > Remote start > Proportion
.
3. Select how often the
Remote start
function
shall be used. There are 5 options:
• Never (0%)
• Rarely (approx. 20%)
• Medium (approx. 50%)
• Often (approx. 80%)
• Always (100%)
4. Select the distance from the charging station
to the
Remote start
.
5. Push
OK
.
3.9.3.3 Remote start 2
If the work area contains 2 remote areas, the
guide wire should be installed so that it reaches
both areas.
Remote start 1
and
Remote start 2
can then be combined to steer the product to
each area.
The settings for
Proportion
and
Distance
are
carried out in the same way as for
Remote start
1
. The factory setting is
Never
.
Note:
The sum of
Proportion
for
Remote start 1
and
Remote start 2
cannot exceed 100%.
If you have for instance selected
Often
for
Remote start 1
, then you can only select
Never
or
Rarely
for
Remote start 2
.
To measure the distance from the charging station
1. Put the product in the charging station.
2. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
3. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Installation >
Remote start 1 or Remote start 2 >
Distance
.
4. Use the number buttons to set 100 m as a
distance.
5. Push
OK
.
6. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Installation >
Test settings > Test OUT
.
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7. Push OK.
8. Push the STOP button when the product is
at the distance you select to measure. The
distance shows in the display.
3.9.3.4 Test settings
In the
Test settings
menu, it is possible to test
how the settings for
Remote start 1
and
Remote
start 2
work in the work area in question.
To do a test of the Remote start function
1. Put the product in the charging station.
2. Do steps 1-3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
3. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Installation >
Test settings > Test OUT > Remote start 1
or Remote start 2
.
4. Push OK.
5. Push the START button.
6. Close the hatch.
7. Make sure the product can find the area.
3.9.3.5 To set the Drive Past Wire function
The front of the product always moves past the
boundary wire by a specified distance before the
product moves back into the work area. The
factory setting is 25 cm. You can select a
distance of 20-30 cm.
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Installation >
Drive Past Wire
.
3. Use the number buttons to set the distance
in cm.
4. Push the BACK button.
3.9.4 Security level
There are 3 security levels for the product.
Function Low Medium High
Alarm X
PIN request X X
Time lock X X X
• Alarm - An alarm goes off if the PIN-code is
not entered within 10 seconds after the
STOP button is pushed. The alarm also
goes off when the product is lifted. The
alarm stops when the PIN-code is entered.
• PIN-code - The correct PIN-code must be
entered to get access to the Menu structure
of the product. If the incorrect PIN-code is
entered 5 times, the product is locked for
some time. The lock is extended for each
new incorrect try.
• Time lock - The product is locked if the PINcode has not been entered in 30 days. Enter
the PIN-code to get access to the product.
3.9.4.1 To change the PIN code
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Security >
Change PIN code
.
3. Enter the new PIN code.
4. Push
OK
.
5. Enter the new PIN code.
6. Push
OK
.
7. Make a note of the new PIN code. Refer to
Introduction on page 3
.
3.9.4.2 To set the security level
Select 1 of 3 security levels for your product.
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Security >
Security level
.
3. Use the multi-choice buttons to select the
level of security.
4. Push
OK
.
3.9.4.3 To create a New loop signal
The loop signal is randomly selected to create a
unique link between the product and the charging
station. In rare cases, there may be a need to
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generate a new signal, for instance if two
adjacent installations have a very similar signal.
1. Place the product in the charging station.
2. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
3. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Security > New
loop signal
.
4. Push
OK
and await confirmation that the
loop signal has been generated. This
normally takes about 10 seconds.
3.9.5 Settings
In settings you can change the general settings
to your product.
3.9.5.1 ECO mode
ECO mode
stops the signal in the boundary loop,
the guide wire and the charging station, when the
product is parked or is charging.
Note: Use
ECO mode
to save energy and avoid
interference with other equipment, for example
hearing loops or garage doors.
Note: Push the STOP button before you remove
the product from the charging station. If not, the
product can not be started in the work area.
To set the ECO mode
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Settings > ECO
mode
.
3. Push OK.
3.9.5.2 To set the Time & Date
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Settings > Time
& Date
.
3. Use the number buttons to set the time and
then push
OK
.
4. Use the
number buttons to set the date and
then push
OK
.
5. Use the multi-choice buttons to set the time
format and then push
OK
.
6. Use the multi-choice buttons to set the date
format and then push OK.
3.9.5.3 To set the language
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Settings >
Language.
3. Use the multi-choice buttons to select
language and then push OK.
3.9.5.4 To set the country
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Settings >
Country.
3. Use the multi-choice buttons to select
country and then push
OK
.
3.9.5.5 To set the Backlight (R38Li, R40Li, R45Li,
R50Li)
To identify where the product is at night in the
work area, it is possible to let the display to stay
on when the product is in operation:
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Settings >
Backlight
.
3. Select one of the following options:
•
Auto
: The display is on for 1 min after
the latest key press.
•
ON
: The display is on all the time when
the product operates. The display is not
on when the product is stopped due to
a timer setting or disruption.
3.9.5.6 To set the Remote start function (R38Li,
R40Li, R45Li, R50Li)
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure to select
Installation > Remote start > Proportion
.
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3. Select how often the
Remote start
function
shall be used. There are 5 options:
• Never (0%)
• Rarely (approx. 20%)
• Medium (approx. 50%)
• Often (approx. 80%)
• Always (100%)
4. Push
OK
.
3.9.5.7 To set the Calibrate guide function
(R38Li, R40Li, R45Li, R50Li)
The
Calibrate guide
function allows you to test if
the product can follow the guide wire out from the
charging station.
1. Place the product in the charging station.
2. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
3. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Settings >
Calibrate guide
and push OK.
The product will leave the charging station,
run a calibration process in front of the
charging station and then follow the guide
wire to the connection point with the
boundary wire and then start mowing
4. Check that the product can follow the guide
wire all the way to the connection point with
the boundary wire.
The test has failed if the product cannot follow
the guide wire all the way to the connection point
with the boundary wire. It is likely that the
installation has not been carried out in
accordance with the instructions in
To install the
guide wire on page 20
.
Note:
Common errors are for instance that there
is not enough open space to the left of the guide
wire as seen facing the charging station, or that
the guide wire is not laid at an angle on a steep
slope. Refer to
To examine where to put the
guide wire on page 18
.
If the test fails, rectify the installation and run a
new test with
Calibrate guide
.
3.9.5.8 To reset all user settings
1. Do steps 1–3 in
To get access to the menu
on page 22
.
2. Use the multi-choice buttons to move
through the menu structure
Settings > Reset
user settings
.
3. Use the multi-choice buttons to select
country and then push
OK
.
4. Enter the PIN code.
5. Push
OK
to reset all the user settings.
Note:
Security level, PIN code, Loop signal,
Messages, Date & Time, Language
and
Country
settings
are not reset.
3.9.5.9 The About menu
The
About
menu displays information about the
product, for example serial number and firmware
versions.
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4 Operation
4.1 Main switch
WARNING: Read the safety
instructions carefully before you start
the product.
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.
WARNING: Do not use the product
when persons, especially children, or
animals, are in the work area.
• Set the Main switch in the 1 position to start
the product.
• Set the Main switch in the
0
position when
the product is not in use or before any work,
inspection or maintenance is being carried
out.
When the Main switch is set in the
0
position
the motors on the product cannot start.
4.2 To start the product
1. Press the STOP button to open the hatch.
2. Set the main switch to position
1
.
3. Enter the PIN code.
4. Push the START button.
Start
Start
1
4
7 809
5 6
2 3
5. Close the hatch.
Note: If the product is parked in the charging
station, the product will only leave the charging
station when the battery is fully charged and if the
timer allows the product to operate.
Note: Press the START button before closing the
hatch to start the product. If the START button is
not pressed, a message beep is heard and the
product will not start.
4.3 Operating modes
The operating mode button is symbolized by a
house. When the Mode button is pressed the
following operating modes can be selected:
• Home
• Auto
• Man
Start
1
4
7 809
5 6
2 3
4.3.1 Home mode
Operating mode
Home
means that the product
remains in the charging station until a different
operating mode is selected. The
Home
mode is
also used to test if the product can follow the
guide wire and dock with the charging station.
4.3.2 Auto mode
The
Auto
mode is the standard operating mode
where the product mows and charges
automatically.
4.3.3 Manual mode
To mow secondary areas the operating mode
Man
must be chosen. In the
Man
mode, the
operator must move the product manually
between the main area and the secondary area.
The product mows until the battery is empty.
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When the battery is empty, the product stops and
the message
Needs manual charging
shows in
the product display. Put the product in the
charging station to charge the battery. When the
battery is charged, the product moves out of the
charging station and stops. The product is now
prepared to start operation, but needs
confirmation from the operator first.
Note: If you want to cut the main area after the
battery is charged, set the product to
Auto
mode
before placing it in the charging station.
4.4 To stop the product
1. Press the STOP button on top of the
product.
The product stops and the blade motor stops.
4.5 To switch off the product
1. Press the STOP button on top of the
product.
2. Set the Main switch to position
0
.
WARNING:
Always switch off the
product using the main switch if it
requires maintenance, or if the product
must be moved outside the work area.
4.6 Timer and Standby
Use the timer function to avoid a downtrodden
lawn. Refer to
To do the timer settings on page
22
.
4.6.1 Standby
The product has an inbuilt standby period
according to the Standby time table. The standby
period provides for instance a good opportunity to
water or play games on the lawn.
Model Standby time, minimum
hours per day
GARDENA R38Li 12
GARDENA R40Li 12
GARDENA R45Li 12
GARDENA R50Li 12
GARDENA R70Li 8
GARDENA R80Li 7
4.6.2 Example 1
This example is applicable to products with a
specified work area of 500 m2, but the principle is
the same for the other models.
Timer setting, Period 1: 08:00 - 22:00
Active period (A): 08:00 - 20:00
The timer setting ensures that the product begins
cutting the lawn at 08:00. However the product is
parked in standby mode in the charging station
from 20:00 and rests until it starts cutting again at
08:00.
24 h
A
B
Standby
Mowing
Charging
Opera
tion
Example: A specified work area of 500 m
2
Operation, A = max. hours 12
Charging/Standby, B = min. hours 12
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4.6.3 Example 2
This example is applicable to products with a
specified work area of 500 m2, but the principle is
the same for the other models.
The timer settings can be divided into 2 work
periods to prevent mowing when there usually is
other activities ongoing. If the timer setting is
divided into 2 work periods, the minimum standby
period must in total be according to the Standby
time table. Refer to
Standby on page 28
.
Timer setting Period 1 (A): 08:00 - 18:00
Timer setting Period 2 (C): 20:00 - 23:00
Active period (A): 08:00 - 18:00
Active period (C): 20:00 - 22:00
The product operates between 08:00 and 18:00.
It starts again at 20:00 but stops at 22:00 due to
standby mode until it starts again at 08:00.
Mowing
Charging
Standby
Standby
Operation
Operation
24 h
A
D
C
B
Example: A specified work area of 500 m
2
Operation, A + C = max. hours 12
Charging/Standby, B + D = min. hours 12
4.7 To charge the battery
When the product is new or has been stored for a
long period, the battery can be empty and needs
to be charged before starting. In the
Auto
mode,
the product automatically alternates between
mowing and charging.
WARNING:
Only charge the product
using a charging station and a power
supply which is intended for it.
Incorrect use may result in electric
shock, overheating or leakage of
corrosive liquid from the battery.
In the event of leakage of electrolyte
flush with water and seek medical help
if it comes in contact with the eyes etc.
1. Set the Main switch to position 1.
2. Place the product in the charging station.
3. Open the hatch and slide the product in as
far as possible to ensure proper contact
between the product and the charging
station.
4. The display shows a message that charging
is in progress.
4.8 Adjust the cutting height
The cutting height can be varied from MIN (2 cm /
0.8 in.) to MAX (5 cm / 2 in.).
Note: During the first week after a new
installation, the cutting height must be set to MAX
to avoid damaging the loop wire. After this, the
cutting height can be lowered step by step every
second week until the desired cutting height has
been reached.
4.8.1 To adjust the cutting height
1. Press the STOP button to stop the product
and open the hatch.
2. Turn the height adjustment knob to the
required position. The selected position is
indicated by the orange column on the
height adjustment indicator.
• Turn counterclockwise to increase the
cutting height.
• Turn clockwise to lower the cutting
height.
1 2 3 4 5
3. Close the hatch.
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5 Maintenance
5.1 Introduction - maintenance
For better operating reliability and longer service
life: check and clean the product regularly and
replace worn parts if necessary. All maintenance
and servicing must be done according to
GARDENA's instructions. Refer to
Warranty
terms on page 48
.
When the product is first used, the blade disc and
blades should be inspected once a week. If the
amount of wear during this period has been low,
the inspection interval can be increased.
It is important that the blade disc rotates easily.
The edges of the blades should not be damaged.
The lifetime of the blades varies immensely and
depends for instance on:
• Operating time and size of the work area.
• Type of grass and seasonal growth.
• Soil, sand and use of fertilizers.
• The presence of objects such as cones,
windfalls, toys, tools, stones, roots and the
like.
The normal life is 4 to 7 weeks when used under
favorable conditions. Refer to
To replace the
blades on page 31
on how to replace the
blades.
Note:
Working with blunt blades gives a poorer
mowing result. The grass is not cut cleanly and
more energy is needed resulting in the product
not mowing such a large area.
WARNING: The product must be
switched off before any maintenance is
done.
WARNING: Wear protective gloves.
5.2 Clean the product
It is important to keep the product clean. A
product with large amounts of grass stuck to it
will not cope as well with slopes. It is
recommended to clean using a brush.
GARDENA offers a special cleaning and
maintenance kit as an accessory. Contact your
GARDENA central service.
CAUTION: Never use a high-pressure
washer or even running water to clean
the product. Never use solvents for
cleaning.
5.2.1 Chassis and blade disc
Inspect the blade disc and blades once a week.
1. Set the Main switch to position
0
.
2. Lift the product onto its side.
3. Clean the blade disc and chassis using for
example a dish brush. At the same time,
check that the blade disc rotates freely in
relation to the foot guard. Also, check that
the blades are intact and can pivot freely.
5.2.2 Wheels
Clean around the front wheels and rear wheel as
well as the rear wheel bracket. Grass on the
wheels can impact on how the product performs
in slopes.
5.2.3 Cover
Use a damp, soft sponge or cloth to clean the
cover. If the cover is very dirty it may be
necessary to use a soap solution or washing-up
liquid.
5.2.4 Charging station
Clean the charging station regularly from grass,
leaves, twigs and other objects that may impede
docking.
WARNING:
Use the plug to disconnect
the charging station before any
maintenance, or cleaning of charging
station or power supply.
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5.3 Replace the blades
WARNING: Use blades and screws of
the right type. GARDENA can only
guarantee safety when using original
blades. Only replacing the blades and
reusing the screw can result in a screw
wearing during mowing. The blades
can then be propelled from under the
body and cause serious injury.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety
reasons. Even if the blades are intact, they
should be replaced on a regular basis for the best
mowing result and low energy usage. All 3 blades
and screws must be replaced at the same time to
obtain a balanced cutting system. Use
GARDENA original blades embossed with the
crowned H-mark logotype, refer to
Warranty
terms on page 48
.
5.3.1 To replace the blades
1. Set the main switch to position 0.
2. Turn the product upside down. Place the
product on a soft and clean surface to avoid
scratching the body and the hatch.
3. Remove the 3 screws. Use a straight slot or
cross-tip screwdriver.
4. Remove each blade and screw.
5. Fasten new blades and screws.
6. Check that the blades can pivot freely.
5.4 Firmware update
If service is done by GARDENA customer service
then available firmware updates are downloaded
to the product by the service technician.
5.5 Battery
WARNING: Only charge the product
using a charging station which is
intended for it. Incorrect use may result
in electric shock, overheating or
leakage of corrosive liquid from the
battery. In the event of leakage of
electrolyte flush with water and seek
medical help if it comes in contact with
the eyes etc.
WARNING: Use only original batteries
recommended by the manufacturer.
Product safety cannot be guaranteed
with other batteries. Do not use nonrechargeable batteries.
CAUTION: The battery must be
charged fully before winter storage. If
the battery is not fully charged it can
be damaged and in certain cases be
rendered useless.
If the operating times for the product are shorter
than normal between charges, this indicates that
the battery is getting old and eventually needs
replacing.
Note:
Battery life is dependent on the length of
the season and how many hours a day the
product is operating. A long season or many
hours of use a day means that the battery must
be replaced more regularly. The battery is fine as
long as the product maintains a well-cut lawn.
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5.5.1 To replace the battery
WARNING: Use only original batteries
recommended by the manufacturer.
Product safety cannot be guaranteed
with other than original batteries. Do
not use non-rechargeable batteries.
1. Set the main switch in position 0.
2. Set the cutting height to its lowest position.
3. Turn the product upside down. Place the
product on a soft and clean surface to avoid
scratching the body and the display cover.
4. Clean around the battery cover.
5. Remove the 4 screws (Torx 20) on the
battery cover and remove the battery cover.
6. Remove the screw on the battery retaining
bracket and remove the bracket.
7. Pull out the battery by pulling on the strap.
8. Attach a new original battery.
CAUTION:
Do not press on the
battery pack. Press on the
contact strip to attach the
battery in position.
9. Attach the battery retaining bracket into
position with a screw.
10. Attach the battery cover without clamping
the cables.
CAUTION:
If the seal on the
battery cover is damaged, the
entire battery cover must be
replaced.
11. Attach the battery cover with 4 screws (Torx
20).
12. Reset the cutting height to the required
level.
5.6 Winter service
Take your product to your GARDENA central
service for service prior to winter storage.
Regular winter service will maintain the product in
good condition and create the best conditions for
a new season without any disruptions.
Service usually includes the following:
• Thorough cleaning of the body, the chassis,
the blade disc and all other moving parts.
• Testing of the product’s function and
components.
• Checking and, if required, replacing wear
items such as blades and bearings.
• Testing the product’s battery capacity as
well as a recommendation to replace battery
if necessary.
• If new firmware is available, the product is
updated.
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6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Introduction - troubleshooting
In this chapter, faults and symptoms are described and can guide you if the product does not operate
as expected. More suggestions for steps to take in the event of malfunction or symptoms can be found
on www.gardena.com.
6.2 Fault messages
Below a number of fault messages are listed which may be shown in the display of the product.
Contact GARDENA customer service if the same message appears often.
Message Cause Action
Wheel motor
blocked, left/right
Grass or other object has wrapped
around the drive wheel.
Check the drive wheel and remove the
grass or other object.
Cutting system
blocked
Grass or other object has wrapped
around the blade disc.
Check the drive wheel and remove the
grass or other object.
The blade disc lies in a pool of water. Move the product and prevent the col-
lection of water in the work area.
Trapped
The product has got caught in something.
Free the product and rectify the reason
for it becoming trapped.
The product is stuck behind a number
of obstacles.
Check if there are any obstacles which
make it hard for the product to move on
from this location.
Outside working
area
The boundary wire connections to the
charging station are crossed.
Check that the boundary wire is connected correctly.
The boundary wire is too close to the
edge of the work area.
Check that the boundary wire has been
laid according to the instructions. Refer
to
To install the boundary wire on page
20
.
The work area slopes too much by the
boundary loop.
The boundary wire is laid in the wrong
direction around an island.
Disturbances from metal objects (fences, reinforcement steel) or buried cables close by.
Try moving the boundary wire.
The product finds it hard to distinguish
the signal from another product installation close by.
Place the product in the charging station and generate a new loop signal.
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Message Cause Action
Empty battery
The product cannot find the charging
station.
Check that the charging station and the
guide wire are installed in accordance
with the instructions. Refer to
To install
the guide wire on page 20
.
The guide wire is broken or not connected.
Find out where the break is and rectify
it.
The battery is spent. Replace the battery. Refer to
To re-
place the battery on page 32
.
The charging station’s antenna is defective.
Check if the indicator lamp in the
charging station flashes red. Refer to
Indicator lamp in the charging station
on page 38
.
Wrong PIN code
Wrong PIN code has been entered.
Five attempts are permitted, and the
keypad is then blocked for five minutes.
Enter the correct PIN code. Contact
GARDENA customer service if you forget the PIN code.
No drive
The product has got caught in something.
Free the product 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 product.
The work area includes a steep slope. Steep slopes should be isolated. Refer
to
To examine where to put the guide
wire on page 18
.
The guide wire is not laid at an angle
on a slope.
If the guide wire is laid on a slope, it
must be laid at an angle across the
slope. Refer to
To install the guide wire
on page 20
.
Wheel motor overloaded, right/left
The product has got caught in something.
Free the product 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 product.
Charging station
blocked
The contact between the charging
strips and contact strips may be poor
and the product has made a number of
attempts to charge.
Put the product in the charging station
and check that the charging strips and
contact strips make good contact.
An object is obstructing the product. Remove the object.
The charging station is tilted or bent. Confirm that the charging station is
placed on a fully flat and horizontal
ground. The charging station must not
be tilted or bent.
Stuck in charging
station
There is an object in the way of the
product preventing it from leaving the
charging station.
Remove the object.
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Message Cause Action
Upside down
The product is leaning too much or has
turned over.
Turn the product the right way up.
Needs manual
charging
The product is set to the
Secondary
area
operating mode.
Place the product in the charging station. This behavior is normal and no action is required.
Next start hh:mm
The timer setting prevents the product
from operating.
Change the timer settings. Refer to
To
do the timer settings on page 22
.
The rest period is in progress. The
product has an inbuilt standby period
according to the Standby time table.
This behavior is normal and no action
is required.
The clock on the product is not correct. Set the time. Refer to
To set the Time
& Date on page 25
.
Today's mowing
completed
The rest period is in progress. The
product has an inbuilt standby period
according to the Standby time table.
This behavior is normal and no action
is required.
Lifted
The lift sensor has been activated as
the product has become trapped.
Free the product.
Collision sensor
problem, front/rear
Product body can not move freely
around its chassis.
Check that the product body can move
freely around its chassis.
If the problem remains, the message
requires action by authorized service
technician.
Wheel drive problem, right/left
Grass or other object is wrapped
around the drive wheel.
Clean the wheels and around the
wheels.
Safety function
faulty
Temporary electronic or firmware related issue in the product.
Restart the product.
If the problem remains, the message
requires action by authorized service
technician.
Electronic problem
Loop sensor problem, front/rear
Charging system
problem
Tilt sensor problem
Temporary problem
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Message Cause Action
Temporary battery
problem
Temporary battery or firmware related
issue in the product.
Restart the product.
Disconnect and reconnect the battery.
If the problem remains, the message
requires action by authorized service
technician.
Battery problem
Charging current
too high
Wrong or faulty power supply unit. Restart the product.
If the problem remains, the message
requires action by authorized service
technician.
Message Cause Action
No loop signal
The power supply is not connected. Check the wall socket connection and
whether an earth-fault breaker has tripped or not.
The low voltage cable is damaged or
not connected.
Check that the low voltage cable is not
damaged. Check that it is also properly
connected to the charging station and
to the power supply.
The boundary wire is not connected to
the charging station.
Check that the boundary wire connectors are fitted properly to the charging
station. Replace connectors if damaged. Refer to
To install the boundary
wire on page 20
.
Boundary wire broken. Find out where the break is. Replace
the damaged section of the loop with a
new loop wire and splice using an original coupler. Refer to
Find breaks in the
loop wire on page 40
.
ECO mode
is activated and the product
has attempted to start outside the
charging station.
Place the product in the charging station and press the STOP button. Refer
to
ECO mode on page 25
.
The boundary wire is crossed on its
way to and from an island.
Check that the boundary wire is laid according to instructions, e.g. in the right
direction around the island. Refer to
To
install the boundary wire on page 20
.
The connection between the product
and the charging station has been broken.
Place the product in the charging station and generate a new loop signal.
Disturbances from metal objects (fences, reinforcement steel) or buried cables close by.
Try moving the boundary wire.
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6.3 Information messages
Below a number of information messages are listed which may be shown in the display of the product.
Contact GARDENA customer service if the same message appears often.
Message Cause Action
Low battery
The product cannot find the charging
station.
Check that the charging station and the
guide wire are installed in accordance
with the instructions. Refer to
To install
the guide wire on page 20
.
The guide wire is broken or not connected.
Find out where the break is and rectify
it.
The battery is spent. Replace the battery. Refer to
Battery
on page 31
.
The charging station’s antenna is defective.
Check if the indicator lamp in the
charging station flashes red. Refer to
Indicator lamp in the charging station
on page 38
.
Settings restored
Confirmation that a
Reset all user set-
tings
has been carried out.
This is normal. No action required.
Guide not found
The guide wire is not connected to the
charging station.
Check that the guide wire connector is
tightly connected to the charging station. Refer to
To install the guide wire
on page 20
.
Break in the guide wire. Find out where the break is. Replace
the damaged section of the guide wire
with a new loop wire and splice using
an original coupler.
The guide wire is not connected to the
boundary loop.
Check that the guide wire is connected
correctly to the boundary loop. Refer to
To install the guide wire on page 20
.
Guide calibration
failed
The product has failed to calibrate the
guide wire.
Check that the guide wire is installed
according to the instructions. Refer to
To examine where to put the guide wire
on page 18
. Also, check that the minimum distance to the left of the guide
wire is met. Refer to
To examine where
to put the guide wire on page 18
.
Guide calibration
accomplished
The product has succeeded to calibrate
the guide wire.
No action required.
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6.4 Indicator lamp in the charging
station
For a fully functional installation, the indicator lamp in the charging station must emit a solid or flashing
green light. If something else appears, follow the troubleshooting guide below.
There is more help on www.gardena.com. If you still need help, please contact GARDENA customer
service.
Light Cause Action
Solid green light
Good signals No action required
Green flashing
light
The signals are good and
ECO mode
is
activated.
No action required. For more information on
ECO mode
. Refer to
ECO mode
on page 25
.
Blue flashing light
The boundary loop is not connected to
the charging station.
Check that the boundary wire connectors are fitted properly to the charging
station. Refer to
To install the guide
wire on page 20
.
Break in the boundary loop. Find out where the break is. Replace
the damaged section of the loop with a
new loop wire and splice using an original coupler.
Yellow flashing
light
The guide wire is not connected to the
charging station.
Check that the guide wire connector is
properly connected to the charging station. Refer to
To install the guide wire
on page 20
Break in the guide wire. Find out where the break is. Replace
the damaged section of the guide wire
with a new loop wire and splice using
an original coupler.
Red flashing light
Interruption in the charging station’s antenna.
Contact GARDENA customer service.
Solid red light
Fault in the circuit board or incorrect
power supply in the charging station.
The fault should be rectified by an authorized service technician.
Contact GARDENA customer service.
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6.5 Symptoms
If your product does not work as expected, follow the symptoms guide below.
There is a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on www.gardena.com which provides more detailed
answers to a number of standard questions. Contact GARDENA customer service if you still cannot
find the reason for the fault.
Symptoms Cause Action
The product has
difficulty docking.
The guide wire is not laid in a long
straight line that is far enough out from
the charging station.
Check that the charging station has
been installed according to the instructions in
To install the charging station
on page 19
The guide wire is not inserted in the
slot under the charging station.
It is absolutely critical for operation that
the guide wire is perfectly straight and
is in the correct position under the
charging station. Therefore make sure
that the guide wire is always in its slot
in the charging station. Refer to
To in-
stall the guide wire on page 20
.
The charging station is on a slope. Place the charging station on a surface
that is entirely level. Refer to
To examine where to put the charging station on
page 15
.
The product runs
at the wrong time
The product clock needs to be set. Set the clock. Refer to
To set the Time
& Date on page 25
.
The start and stop times for mowing
are incorrect.
Reset the start time and stop time settings for mowing. Refer to
To reset the
timer setting on page 22
.
The product vibrates.
Damaged blades lead to imbalance in
the cutting system.
Inspect the blades and screws and replace them if necessary. Refer to
To re-
place the blades on page 31
.
Too many blades in the same position
lead to imbalance in the cutting system.
Check that only one blade is fitted at
each screw.
Different versions (thickness) of GARDENA blades are used.
Check if the blades are of different versions.
The product runs,
but the blade disc
does not rotate.
The product searches for the charging
station, or is driving to the starting
point.
No action. The blade disc does not rotate when the product is searching for
the charging station.
The product mows
for shorter periods
than usual between charges.
Grass or other foreign object blocks the
blade disc.
Remove and clean the blade disc. Refer to
Clean the product on page 30
.
The battery is spent. Replace the battery. Refer to
To re-
place the battery on page 32
.
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Symptoms Cause Action
Both the mowing
and charging times
are shorter than
usual.
The battery is spent. Replace the battery. Refer to
To re-
place the battery on page 32
.
The product is
parked for hours in
the charging station.
The product has an inbuilt standby period according to the Standby time table.
Refer to
Timer and Standby on page
28
.
No action.
The STOP button has been activated. Open the hatch, enter the PIN code
and confirm with the OK button. Press
the Start button and then close the
hatch.
Uneven mowing
results.
The product works too few hours per
day.
Increase the mowing time. Refer to
To
calculate the timer setting on page 22
.
The shape of the work area requires
the use of the
Remote start
function for
the product to find its way to all remote
areas.
Steer the product to a remote area. Refer to
Remote start 2 on page 23
.
The
Proportion
setting is incorrect in re-
lation to the layout of the work area.
Check that the correct
Proportion
value
is selected.
Work area too large. Try limiting the work area or extending
the work time. Refer to
To do the timer
settings on page 22
.
Dull blades. Replace all the blades. Refer to
To re-
place the blades on page 31
.
Long grass in relation to the set cutting
height.
Increase the cutting height and then
successively lower it.
Accumulation of grass by the blade
disc or around the motor shaft.
Check that the blade disc rotates freely
and easily. If not, screw off the blade
disc and remove grass and foreign objects. Refer to
Clean the product on
page 30
.
6.6 Find breaks in the loop wire
Breaks in the loop wire are usually the result of
unintentional physical damage to the wire such
as when gardening with a shovel. In countries
with ground frost, also sharp stones that move in
the ground can damage the wire. Breaks can
also occur due to the wire being stretched
excessively during installation.
Mowing the grass too low right after the
installation can damage wire insulation. Damage
to the insulation may not cause disruptions until
several weeks or months later. To avoid this,
always select the maximum cutting height the
first weeks after installation and then lower the
height one step at a time every second week until
the desired cutting height has been reached.
A defective splicing of the loop wire can also lead
to disruptions several weeks after the splice was
done. A faulty splice can, for example, be the
result of the original coupler not being pressed
together hard enough with a pair of pliers, or that
a coupler of lower quality than the original
coupler has been used. Please first check all
known splices before further troubleshooting is
done.
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A wire break can be located by gradually halving
the distance of the loop where the break may
have occurred until there is only a very short
section of the wire left.
The following method does not work if
ECO
mode
is activated. Make sure first that
ECO
mode
is turned off. Refer to
ECO mode on page
25
.
1. Check that the indicator lamp in the charging
station flashes blue, which indicates a break
in the boundary loop. Refer to
Indicator lamp
in the charging station on page 38
.
2. Check that the boundary wire connections to
the charging station are properly connected
and not damaged. Check that the indicator
lamp in the charging station is still flashing
blue.
POWER R L GUIDE
3. Switch the connections between the guide
wire and the boundary wire in the charging
station.
Start by switching connection L and GUIDE.
If the indicator lamp is lit with a solid green
light, then the break is somewhere on the
boundary wire between L and the point
where the guide wire is connected to the
boundary wire (thick black line in the
illustration).
Guide
To rectify the fault you will need boundary
wire, connector(s) and coupler(s):
a) If the suspected boundary wire is short
then it is easiest to exchange all of the
boundary wire between L and the point
where the guide wire is connected to the
boundary wire (thick black line).
b) If the suspected boundary wire is long
(thick black line) then do as follows: Put L
and GUIDE back to their original positions.
Then disconnect R. Connect a new loop
wire to R. Connect the other end of this new
loop wire at the middle of the suspected wire
section.
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If the indicator lamp now is green, then the
break is somewhere in the wire between the
disconnected end to the point where the
new wire is connected (thick black line
below). In that case, move the connection
for the new wire closer to the disconnected
end (roughly at the middle of the suspected
wire section) and check again if the indicator
lamp is green.
Continue until only a very short section of
the wire remains which is the difference
between a solid green light and a flashing
blue light. Then follow instruction in step 5
below.
4. If indicator lamp still flashes blue in step 3
above: Put L and GUIDE back in their
original positions. Then switch R and
GUIDE. If indicator lamp now is lit with a
solid green light then disconnect L and
connect a new boundary wire to L. Connect
the other end of this new wire at the middle
of the suspected wire section. Follow the
same approach as in 3a) and 3b) above.
5. When the break is found, the damaged
section must be replaced with a new wire.
Always use original couplers.
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7 Transportation, storage and disposal
7.1 Transportation
The supplied Li-ion batteries obey the Dangerous
Goods Legislation requirements.
• Obey all applicable national regulations.
• Obey the special requirement on package
and labels for commercial transportations,
including by third parties and forwarding
agents.
7.2 Storage
• Fully charge the product. Refer to
To charge
the battery on page 29
.
• Switch off the product. Refer to
To switch off
the product on page 28
.
• Clean the product. Refer to
Clean the
product on page 30
.
• Keep the product in a dry, frost free space.
• Keep the product with all wheels on level
ground during storage, or use an original
wall hanger if available.
• If you keep the charging station indoors,
disconnect and remove the power supply
and all the connectors from the charging
station. Put the end of each connector wire
in a container with grease.
Note:
If you keep the charging station outdoors,
do not disconnect the power supply and the
connectors.
7.3 Disposal
• Obey the local recycling requirements and
applicable regulations.
• For questions about how to remove the
battery, refer to
To replace the battery on
page 32
.
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8 Technical data
8.1 Technical data: R38Li, R40Li, R45Li
Dimensions R38Li R40Li R45Li
Length, cm / in. 58 / 22.8 58 / 22.8 58 / 22.8
Width, cm / in. 46 / 18.1 46 / 18.1 46 / 18.1
Height, cm / in. 26 / 10.2 26 / 10.2 26 / 10.2
Weight, kg / lbs 7.4 / 16.3 7.4 / 16.3 7.4 / 16.3
Electrical system R38Li R40Li R45Li
Battery, Lithium-Ion 18 V/2.1 Ah Art. No 586 57 62-02 586 57 62-02 586 57 62-02
Battery, Lithium-Ion 18 V/2.0 Ah Art. No 586 57 62-03 586 57 62-03 586 57 62-03
Battery, Lithium-Ion 18.25 V/2.0 Ah Art. No 586 57 62-04 586 57 62-04 586 57 62-04
Power supply, V/28 V DC 100-240 100-240 100-240
Low voltage cable length, m / ft 5 / 16 5 / 16 5 / 16
Mean energy consumption at maximum use 4 kWh/month
for a work area
of 380 m2 / 454
yd
2
4 kWh/month
for a work area
of 400 m2 / 478
yd
2
4 kWh/month
for a work area
of 450 m2 538
yd
2
Charge current, A DC 1.3 1.3 1.3
Average cutting time, min 65 65 65
Average charging time, min 50 50 50
Boundary wire antenna R38Li R40Li R45Li
Operating Frequency Band, Hz 300-80000 300-80000 300-80000
Maximum Radio-frequency power, mW @60m 1<25 <25 <25
1
Maximum active output power to antennas in the frequency band in which the radio equipment
operates.
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Noise emissions measured in the environment as
sound power
2
R38Li R40Li R45Li
Measured sound power noise level, dB (A) 56 56 56
Guaranteed sound power noise level, dB (A) 58 58 58
Sound pressure noise level at the operator’s ear,
dB (A)
3
45 45 45
The noise emission declarations conforms to EN 50636-2-107:2015
Mowing R38Li R40Li R45Li
Cutting system 3 pivoted cutting blades
Blade motor speed, rpm 2900 2900 2900
Power consumption during cutting, W +/- 20 % 20 20 20
Cutting height, cm / in. 2-5 / 0.8-2 2-5 / 0.8-2 2-5 / 0.8-2
Cutting width, cm / in. 17 / 6.7 17 / 6.7 17 / 6.7
Narrowest possible passage, cm / in. 90 / 35 90 / 35 90 / 35
Maximum angle for work area, % 25 25 25
Maximum angle for boundary wire, % 15 15 15
Maximum length boundary wire, m / ft. 400 / 1312 400 / 1312 400 / 1312
Maximum length guide loop, m / ft. 200 / 656 200 / 656 200 / 656
Working capacity, m2 / yd2 +/- 20% 380 / 454 400 / 478 450 / 538
IP-classification R38Li R40Li R45Li
Robotic lawn mower IPX4 IPX4 IPX4
Charging station IPX1 IPX1 IPX1
Power supply IPX4 IPX4 IPX4
Husqvarna AB 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.
The products are made in England or the Czech Republic. See information on the rating plate. Refer to
Introduction on page 3
.
2
Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (Lwa) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/EC and New South Wales legislation (Protection of the Environment Operations
Regulation 2017, Noise Control). The guaranteed sound power level includes variation in production as well as variation from the test code with 1-3 dB(A). Noise emission data can be found
on the rating label and in the Technical data chapter.
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8.2 Technical data: R50Li, R70Li, R80Li
Dimensions R50Li R70Li R80Li
Length, cm / in. 58 / 22.8 58 / 22.8 58 / 22.8
Width, cm / in. 46 / 18.1 46 / 18.1 46 / 18.1
Height, cm / in. 26 / 10.2 26 / 10.2 26 / 10.2
Weight, kg / lbs 7.4 / 16.3 7.4 / 16.3 7.4 / 16.3
Electrical system R50Li R70Li R80Li
Battery, Lithium-Ion 18 V/2.1 Ah Art. No 586 57 62-02 586 57 62-02 586 57 62-02
Battery, Lithium-Ion 18 V/2.0 Ah Art .No 586 57 62-03 586 57 62-03 586 57 62-03
Battery, Lithium-Ion 18.25 V/2.0 Ah Art. No 586 57 62-04 586 57 62-04 586 57 62-04
Power supply, V/28 V DC 100-240 100-240 100-240
Low voltage cable length, m / ft 5 / 16 5 / 16 5 / 16
Mean energy consumption at maximum use 4 kWh/month
for a work area
of 500 m2 / 598
yd
2
5 kWh/month
for a work area
of 700 m2 / 837
yd
2
6 kWh/month
for a work area
of 800 m2 / 957
yd
2
Charge current, A DC 1.3 1.3 1.3
Average cutting time, min 65 65 65
Average charging time, min 50 50 50
Boundary wire antenna R50Li R70Li R80Li
Operating Frequency Band, Hz 300-80000 300-80000 300-80000
Maximum Radio-frequency power, mW @60m 4<25 <25 <25
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Maximum active output power to antennas in the frequency band in which the radio equipment
operates.
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Noise emissions measured in the environment as
sound power
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R50Li R70Li R80Li
Measured sound power noise level, dB (A) 56 58 58
Guaranteed sound power noise level, dB (A) 58 60 60
Sound pressure noise level at the operator’s ear,
dB (A)
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The noise emission declarations conforms to EN 50636-2-107:2015
Mowing R50Li R70Li R80Li
Cutting system 3 pivoted cutting blades
Blade motor speed, rpm 2900 2900 2900
Power consumption during cutting, W +/- 20 % 20 20 20
Cutting height, cm / in. 2-5 / 0.8-2 2-5 / 0.8-2 2-5 / 0.8-2
Cutting width, cm / in. 17 / 6.7 17 / 6.7 17 / 6.7
Narrowest possible passage, cm / in. 90 / 35 60 / 24 60 / 24
Maximum angle for work area, % 25 25 25
Maximum angle for boundary wire, % 15 15 15
Maximum length boundary wire, m / ft. 400 / 1312 400 / 1312 400 / 1312
Maximum length guide loop, m / ft. 200 / 656 200 / 656 200 / 656
Working capacity, m2/ yd2 +/- 20% 500 / 598 700 / 837 800 / 957
IP-classification R50Li R70Li R80Li
Robotic lawn mower IPX4 IPX4 IPX4
Charging station IPX1 IPX1 IPX1
Power supply IPX4 IPX4 IPX4
Husqvarna AB 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.
The products are made in England or the Czech Republic. See information on the rating plate. Refer to
Introduction on page 3
.
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Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (Lwa) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/EC and New South Wales legislation (Protection of the Environment Operations
Regulation 2017, Noise Control). The guaranteed sound power level includes variation in production as well as variation from the test code with 1-3 dB(A). Noise emission data can be found
on the rating label and in the Technical data chapter.
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9 Warranty
9.1 Warranty terms
GARDENA warranty covers this product's
functionality for a period of 2 years from date of
purchase. The warranty covers serious faults
relating to materials or manufacturing faults.
Within the warranty period, we will replace the
product or repair it at no charge if the following
terms are met:
• The product and the charging station may
only be used in compliance with the
instructions in this Operator’s Manual. This
manufacturer's warranty does not affect
warranty entitlements against the dealer/
retailer.
• End-users or non-authorized third parties
must not attempt to repair the product.
Examples of faults which are not included in the
warranty:
• Damage caused by water seepage from
using a high-pressure washer, or from being
submerged under water, for example when
heavy rain forms pools of water.
• Damage caused by lightning.
• Damage caused by improper battery storage
or battery handling.
• Damage caused by using a battery that is
not a GARDENA original battery.
• Damage caused by not using GARDENA
original spare parts and accessories, such
as blades and installation material.
• Damage to the loop wire.
• Damage caused by non-authorized
changing or tampering with the product or its
power supply.
The blades and wheels are seen as disposable
and are not covered by the warranty.
If an error occurs with your GARDENA product,
please contact GARDENA customer service for
further instructions. Please have the receipt and
the products’s serial number at hand when
contacting GARDENA customer service.
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10 EC Declaration of Conformity
10.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden,
tel: +46-36-146500, declares that the robotic
lawn mowers GARDENA R38Li, GARDENA
R40Li, GARDENA R45Li, GARDENA R50Li,
GARDENA R70Li, GARDENA R80Li with serial
numbers dating 2018 week 44 and onwards (the
year and week is clearly stated on the rating
plate, followed by the serial number), comply with
the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:
• Directive “relating to machinery”
2006/42/EC.
• Particular requirements for robotic
battery powered electrical lawnmowers
EN 50636-2-107: 2015
• Electromagnetic fields EN 62233: 2008.
• Directive on ”restriction of use of certain
hazardous substances” 2011/65/EU.
• The following standard is applied: EN
50581:2012
• Directive “relating to noise emissions from
outdoor equipment” 2000/14/EC. See also
Technical data on page 44
for information
regarding noise emissions and the cutting
width.
The notified body 0404, SMP Svensk
Maskinprovning AB, Fyrisborgsgatan 3,
SE-754 50 Uppsala, Sweden, has issued a
report regarding the assessment of
conformity according to annex VI to the
Council’s Directive of May 8, 2000 “relating
to noise emissions into the environment”
2000/14/EC. The certificate is numbered:
01/901/163 for GARDENA R38Li,
GARDENA R40Li, GARDENA R45Li,
GARDENA R50L. for GARDENA R70Li,
GARDENA R80Li.
• Directive “relating to radio equipment”
2014/53/EU. Type examination certificate is
issued for examination to Directive
2014/53/EU. Type examination certificate
number for GARDENA R38Li, GARDENA
R40Li, GARDENA R45Li, GARDENA R50Li,
GARDENA R70Li, GARDENA R80Li is
SC1110-17. The following standards have
been applied:
• ETSI EN 303 447 V1.1.1
Electromagnetic compatibility:
•
ETSI EN 301 489-1 v 2.2.0
Huskvarna, 2018-11-01
Lars Roos
Global R&D Director, Robotic category
(Authorized representative for Husqvarna AB and
responsible for technical documentation.)
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11 Applicable to US/CA market
11.1 Supplier's Declaration of
Conformity
Issuer: Husqvarna AB, Drottninggatan 2, S-561
82 Huskvarna, Sweden
www.husqvarnagroup.com.
Responsible party: Husqvarna Professional
Products, Inc. 9335 Harris Corners Parkway
Suite 500 Charlotte, NC 28269 United States
U.S. Contact information: James McNew,
Manager Product Compliance, Telephone: +1
704 597 5000.
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