Cleaning, maintenance and winter storage.
Preparation:
- Turn off the main switch: Before you begin any form of cleaning or maintenance, ensure that the main switch is in the OFF position to avoid accidental damage.
Cleaning:
- Avoid water: The robotic lawn mower must not be rinsed or cleaned with water, as this may damage the electronics. Instead, use a damp cloth to wipe down the casing.
- Clean the charging socket and charging poles: Use a brush to remove dirt and debris from the charging socket and charging poles on the charging station. If necessary, you can use a piece of fine-grit sandpaper to remove any build-up.
Maintenance of blades and wheels:
- Clean the blade disc and blades: Turn the robotic lawn mower upside down. Use a soft brush or a damp cloth, possibly with a mild detergent, to clean the blade disc and blades. Ensure that the blade disc can rotate freely.
- Remove grass and mud from the wheels: Ensure that the wheels are free from cut grass and soil so they can move freely.
Replacement of parts:
- Check for damaged parts: If there are damaged, worn or defective parts, they should be replaced with equivalent original parts.
- Replacement of blades: The blades last approximately three months if they do not hit obstacles. Always replace all three blades at the same time to ensure that the blade disc is balanced. Check that the blades can move freely around their screws.
Battery maintenance:
- Lithium-ion battery: The robotic lawn mower is equipped with a maintenance-free lithium-ion battery. If the mower is not used for an extended period, the battery should be fully charged every three months.
Winter storage:
- Storage: When the season is over and before frost occurs, the robotic lawn mower, charging station, and power supply should be brought indoors for winter storage. Store the parts in a dry and frost-free environment.
- Cleaning before storage: Clean the robotic lawn mower as described above.
- Manual charging: Manually charge the battery to avoid charging errors. Set the main switch to the OFF position. Refer to the manual regarding manual charging.
Remember to manually charge the battery at least every three months while the robotic lawn mower is in storage.
- Boundary wire: The boundary wire can remain in the garden, but its connections should be protected with insulating tape, water-free grease, or similar to prevent corrosion.