A person’s garden can tell a lot about their personality. A rough turf, with arbitrarily grown grass shows the person’s lack of interest in hygiene, and their inability to enjoy pretty things in life. On the contrary, a well-maintained lawn, with colorful plants, shows that the individual likes to indulge in the beautiful things life has given them. Many people have started to opt for robotic lawn mowers to make their lives easier. However, to get the maximum out of your robotic lawn mower, you must make sure you have installed it properly.
Owning a robotic lawn mower is all about ease of use. You will feel the difference the instant you install the entire system, which is also easy peezy!
Before your robotic mower starts its rounds through the turf, you need to consider a few steps which are quite manageable. Unlike the traditional lawn mower which consumes a significant chunk of your time each time you are mowing the lawn, the robotic lawn mower needs your input once during the installation process and then you are free.
Following are the steps and a list of tips you need to consider while installing the robotic mower. These steps do not necessarily have to be followed in the same order.
- Identifying and laying down the boundary wall.
- Connecting and securing the charging station
- Installing the robotic lawn mower app
- Checking for updates.
- Scheduling the mowing time.
Identifying And Laying Down The Boundary Wall
Many robotic lawn mowers nowadays come with the option of installing a physical wire, or a wireless boundary wall. Nevertheless, in each case you have to identify the area for mowing to make sure the robotic mower does not go astray and end up on someone else’s turf. It is important for the cable to run through every part of the lawn. Do not leave out any areas that you want manicured. If you want the wireless boundary, you will define it through the mower app, and drive around your mower remotely. You can create islands around areas such as flower beds, pots etc. to keep your mower from running into these obstacles.
Setup the Charging Station
Select the location for the charging station. Make sure it is easily accessible for the robotic lawn mower and is safe from rain fall. Check for the charging base, and the power supply. Connect the components accordingly. The charging base should be placed on a flat surface, making sure that it is securely bound to the ground. Some charging stations are mounted to the wall. Connect the boundary wall that you installed earlier to the charging base and connect the power supply to an electrical outlet. Configure the charging and mowing schedules through the lawn mower app. Let the robotic mower charge for at least 30-90 minutes for the first time.
Installing the App and Checking for Updates
Once you have set up the charging station, set up the wall, and installed the robotic mower app, look if there are any software updates available. Regularly update your mower’s software to get the optimal amount of work out of it. Also, go through the app and understand various features that could improve its performance.
Schedule the Mowing Sessions
Finally, schedule the mowing sessions, and create the guide. The guide will help the robotic mower reach remote areas of the turf. If your robotic mower comes with a wire, all you have to do is connect one end to the charging station, and extend it across your garden, connecting it to the boundary wall. On the other hand, for the wireless installation, you will use the app to guide the mower’s path. Schedule the mowing sessions, and the cutting height from the comfort of your living room. And voila! Done and dusted! If the battery runs out during one of the sessions, the mower will rush back to the charging station, charge, and return to mowing.
Conclusion
Installing and setting up a robotic lawn mower could be daunting for some people. However, it is easier done than said. All you have to do is put in a little bit of effort the first time, and then the mower takes over and cares for your lawn. To setup the robotic mower all you have to do is install a boundary wall, create a charging station away from direct rain fall, design the guide and schedule the mowing sessions. Unlike conventional mowing tools, you don’t have to get out every time the lawn needs a trim. It’s a one-time installation process.
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