Gardena smart SILENO free 1200: Map invalid

What this fault means

The stored virtual map is invalid or cannot be used.

Safety: Stop the mower and follow the manufacturer safety instructions before physical inspection.

Step-by-step checks

1. Confirm the mower and charging station positions are correct and positioning is valid.
2. Restart app/mower after updates finish.
3. Check whether the map was edited immediately before the error.
4. Do not repeatedly create maps while positioning is unstable.
5. GARDENA directs persistent Map invalid cases to service; capture app screenshots before changing data.

Evidence source: Manufacturer/support reference

Evidence checked 2026-08-25. Diagnostic procedures are labelled separately from manufacturer-exact error instructions.

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