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10 Installing the Robotic Mower
10.3 Installing the Docking Station
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury during installation and operation, 
read and follow the docking station safety precautions and 
instructions in this manual, @ 6. To reduce the risk of eye 
injury, always wear close-fitting protective eyewear when 
installing the docking station and perimeter wire, @ 5.3.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, install the 
docking station's power supply at least one foot off the 
ground and ensure that there is no risk that it may be 
immersed in water or other liquids. Do not place the power 
supply on the ground or at ground level. Always install the 
power supply on a stable surface.
WARNING
Since the docking station and power supply heat up during 
the charging process, do not operate the docking station on 
a combustible surface or in a location where combustible 
gases, liquids, vapors, dusts or other materials and 
substances are present, @ 6.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, connect the 
docking station only to a covered Class A GFCI receptacle 
that matches the voltage and electrical frequency stated on 
the power supply. It must have an enclosure that makes it 
weatherproof both when the plug cap is inserted and when 
it is removed. Ensure that the docking station is located in 
sufficient proximity to reach a covered, weatherproof 
Class A GFCI receptacle with the 33 ft. (10 m) power supply 
cord. Do not use an extension cord. Use of extension cords 
are not authorized and increase the risk of electric shock 
and fire. Always ensure that the power supply cord is out of 
the cutting path of the robotic mower.
► Depending on your lawn, you may install the docking 
station partly within the mowing area (internal docking 
station) or outside the mowing area (external docking 
station). Review the installation examples provided in this 
instruction manual, @ 26.
NOTICE
An invisible dog fence or other in-ground wiring will interfere 
with the operation of your robotic mower. Investigate all 
potential sources of electrical interference and discuss 
these with your STIHL iMow servicing dealer before starting 
installation.
To install the docking station within the mowing area 
(Internal Docking Station):
► Leave a free, level area (3) with a radius of at least 
a = 3.3 ft. (1 m) in the mowing area (2) in front of the 
docking station (1), free of hills, inclines, depressions, 
holes or obstacles. Select an area free of magnetic or 
electrical interference. For example, never install over a 
metal grate or near an electrical motor, such as a 
swimming pool pump. Be sure to remove any existing 
perimeter wires before starting a new installation.
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