10 Installing the Robotic Mower
To install the perimeter wire around the mowing area:
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► Install the perimeter wire (1) around the mowing area and
around any obstacles, @ 11.5.
► Secure it to the ground using wire stakes (2).
One wire stake per 3.28 ft. (1 m) is sufficient as a rough
guide. The perimeter wire must always lie flat on the lawn,
low enough that it will not be cut by the robotic mower's
blade. Gradually over time, the mowing and mulching
process will help conceal the perimeter wire below the
surface of the grass. Alternatively, the perimeter wire can
be buried up to a depth of 3.9 in. (10 cm).
► Check perimeter wire clearances using the iMow Ruler,
@ 11.3.
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► Maintain a greater wire clearance at the corners around
high obstacles such as wall corners or high flowerbeds (5)
to prevent the robotic mower from scraping against the
obstacle.
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► Install the perimeter wire (1) with the aid of the
iMow Ruler (4) as illustrated.
► Never install the perimeter wire at angles less than 90°.
► If necessary, extend the perimeter wire using wire
connectors, @ 11.13.
► In the case of several adjacent mowing areas, install
secondary areas (@ 11.6) or join the mowing areas with
corridors (@ 11.7).
► If you install the perimeter wire around areas smaller than
48 square yards (40 m²) and if the red LED on the docking
station flashes rapidly at intervals, @ 12.1, the STIHL
Small Area Module AKM 100 (special accessory) must
also be installed. For more information, contact your
authorized STIHL iMow servicing dealer.
To finish installing the perimeter wire:
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► Drive in the last wire stake (2) on the left or right next to
the base plate, next to the wire outlet.
► Drive the wire stakes fully into the ground.
► Cut the perimeter wire (1) so that you have a section of
wire approximately 4.92 ft. (1.5 m) in length available to
connect to the docking station.
► If installing the perimeter wire around an external docking
station: Cut the perimeter wire (1) so that you have a
section of wire approximately 6.56 ft. (2 m) in length
available to connect to the docking station.
► Press the OK button on the control panel.
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