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1. arrows until your selection is displayed O Press fgg to select the value shown on the display O Press 5 to go back or to cancel 16 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 0 Peg Base If you wish to quit the process during setup Press to proceed Scroll to select mark Set Date Scroll to select a value mm dd yy l Press fe to set a value Set Time Scroll to select a value hh mm I i Press KY to set a value Test Base Station Position O Press eq to start the test Robomow drives towards the Base Station and Searching Base is displayed If the mower does not start the test then one of the following messages will be displayed Preparing Robomow Select Lansuase English US l Set Date 4 037 iF 2011 OK Ae e z G a e ie S t p eae Set Tine Test Base F Station Position fi Searching Base No Wire Signal Confirm that the Power Box is connected to the plug socket and that the extension cable is connected at its both sides to the Power Box and to the Base Station Change wires in plot connector The Perimeter Wire has been connected in the opposite direction Swap the wires at the plot connector Robomow enters to the Base Station drives back waits in front of the Base Station and Peg Base is displayed If a Reposition Base Station message is displayed o Slightly move the Base Station to align it with the Perimet
2. Do not dispose Robomow or any other part of it as unsorted municipal waste it should be collected separately WARNING This warning symbol will be found at several points throughout the pages of this manual It is intended to highlight an important safety warning or cautionary message Please pay particular attention to these areas and be sure you fully understand the message before proceeding Introduction Safety Warnings amp Precautions Cc N D Read this Operating and Safety Manual carefully and be familiar with the controls and the proper use of Robomow before operating Robomow 2 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use Robomow 3 Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby 4 Itis strongly recommended to use the Child Lock or Anti Theft 4 PIN code option in order to prevent operation by children or others who are not familiar with Robomow operation 5 Never let Robomow operate without supervision unless the zone is totally fenced and there is no access to people to reach the lawn 6 The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property 7 Wear eyes protection and use gloves when installing the Perimeter Wire and driving the wire stakes pegs Firmly drive all pegs in order to keep the wire from becoming a tripping hazard Make sure to layout and install the Perimeter Wire according to
3. Shorter intervals between cycles create shorter growth periods Longer intervals allow for longer grass growth periods Grass growth rate changes during the year depending on temperature grass type fertilizing and etc The default Interval is Twice a week During off season when growth rate of the grass is slower it is recommended to change the Interval to Once a Week or Every Two Weeks This resting period helps the grass and prolongs the lifetime of the mower High fertilization and favorable weather conditions may cause the grass to grows faster In such cases use the Interval option to decrease the time between cycles The minimum Interval is Every 2 Days but it is available only for relatively small areas where the mower can complete mowing the area within 2 days To change the interval follow these steps Scroll to select Operations from the Lawn l Ia en oe Orerations as i Options menu Press K9 i l l i 1 Scroll to select Interval Press col Pott teers Intens 1 ty Be ee b Interval 4 l Scroll to select All Zones By Zone If By Zone H All Zones 4 I F 4 is selected scroll to select Zone Press fee By fone Scroll to change mowing Interval Interval r The default interval is Twice a week SSS Sa Twice a week 4 3 3 Zones To Add Remove Edit Zone s Use the Zones option to add remove or edit preset zones Note Sub Zones are marked by numbers 1 2 3 and
4. 2 4 2 9 OR Grass level more than 70 cm 2 ft higher than outer area O Set the Perimeter Wire at least 1 2 m 4 ft from the water or chasm O You may provide a fence or another barrier along the lawn s edge by the water so Robomow will surely detect it The barrier should be at least 15 cm 6 inch high This will block Robomow under all circumstances from crossing over the Perimeter Wire into the water area If sucha barrier exists you may set the Perimeter Wire at the Long distance of 40 cm 16 inches from the barrier Fastening Perimeter Wire to the Ground O Itis not necessary to bury the Perimeter Wire though you may do so up to 5 cm 2 inches deep At least 40 cm 16 O Pull the wire tight while hammering the peg to its final depth in the ground WARNING Protect your eyes Protect your hands Use proper eye protection and wear appropriate work gloves when hammering the pegs Hard or dry ground may cause pegs to break when driving them in O Insert the pegs at distances that will keep the wire down below the grass level and prevent the wire from becoming a tripping hazard h a The wire and the pegs will soon become invisible under the growth of new grass O If additional wire is required in order to complete the setup connect it using the water proof wire connectors supplied with Robomow See Section 9 4 Splicing the Perimeter Wire Use only the wire connec
5. municipal waste it should be collected separately Ask your local distributor dealer about return and collection systems available Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire and do not place used batteries in your household trash The battery must be collected recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner Robomow Safety Features Child Lock Safety Guard This menu option offers a safety feature to help prevent children or others not familiar with the safe operation of the mower to operate it freely Anti Theft Safety Guard The Anti Theft system provides the user a disabling function that will prevent anyone from using or driving the Robomow unless they have the valid code to enter You will be prompted to enter a four digit code of your choice to use as your personal security code Lift Sensor In the event the mower is raised from its resting position on the ground during blade operation the blades will stop rotating immediately Tilt Sensor In case the mower is lifted up towards a vertically position the blade will stop immediately and Robomow will warn about it Sensor Equipped Bumpers The bumper is equipped with sensor activates when the mower strikes a solid fixed object When the bumper sensor is activated the mower will stop the rotation of the blades immediately will stop movement in that direction and reverse itself away from the obstacle Emergency Stop Button The STOP button is located o
6. yes to at least one of the Se J following questions your lawn is of the lt gt N Deea Separated Zones type S a J Are parts of your lawn separated by fences sidewalks or other objects Separated Zone s that Robomow cannot pass Or J Are parts of your lawn separated by a gravel path or similar material that may damage the mower s blades Or J Are zones of your lawns joined by a pass too narrow for Robomow to drive through less than 1 2 m 4 ft in width Or J Are zones of your lawn situated at lower or higher level O If any of the above descriptions fits your lawn Robomow will be set to work in Separate Zones gt gt If your lawn does not fit any of these descriptions it is probably either a Main Zone Only or Main Zone Sub Zone type Skip to Section 1 4 Determine Base Station Location O Alawn may consist of up to 2 Separated Zones O The mower must be carried or driven to this area manually O Any of the 3 types can be in a combination of more than one type of lawn Separated Zone smaller than Types of Separated Zone setups a OO A separated zone that can be completely k mowed in a single operation O If possible the separated area may be connected to the main area s Perimeter Wire O Or it may have to have its own separate Perimeter Wire In that case it will have to be connected to a Perimeter Switch optional accessory 2 wires under Base Station same
7. Chapter9 Maintenance and Storage 9 1 Maintenance of the Mowing Deck Robomow is a dedicated mulching mower It may accumulate clippings under the mowing deck particularly when mowing wet or damp grass Warning Severe injury hazard Always turn the Safety Switch off before lifting the mower Blades are very sharp They can cause severe cuts or lacerations Always wear heavy work gloves when working with or around the blades NEVER use a damaged or a broken blade Use only sharp blades O Inspect the underside of the mower once a month Clean if necessary O Carefully scrape the collected grass debris from under the mowing deck Most grass accumulation can be removed using a small wooden stick or similar object You may remove the blades to gain better access to the mowing chambers E IMPORTANT amp Do not place the mower upside down Instead lean the mower against a surface to gain access to the mowing deck area E IMPORTANT NEVER use a water hose or any type of liquid to clean the underside of the mower Liquids can damage components Use only damp or wet cloth to wipe the surface clean after scrapping 39 Robomow RS models 9 2 Maintenance of the Blades O Examine the cutting blades for damage once a month O Use only sharp blades Replace any damaged blades O Replace blades according to the table below or more often if they are severely dulled msn or At the end of the season swap the blad
8. I feo Set contrast 1 Scroll to select desired contrast level Press 4 4 7 Sound 4 5 Use the Sound option to turn all non safety sounds off l l Press KY to select Sound from the Mower l i r d Sound of 1 Options menu l l 1 Scroll to select On Off Press Manual Operation Manual Operation is used when mowing the lawn at unscheduled times or when the lawn has to be cleared of people and debris before the mowing starts To initiate Manual Operation when Robomow is at the Base Station Scroll to choose the Zone you want Robomow to mow you can choose between Main and Sub Zone if exist Press co Scroll to choose the operation mode Edge Scan or Scan only Press co i Scroll to choose the Zone you want Robomow to mow Press Y Scroll to choose the operation mode Edge Scan or Scan only Press co 30 Using the Power Box Chapter 5 Using the Power Box 5 1 5 2 5 3 Power Box Alerts Docking Indicator On Off Button Docking Indicator is lit Mower is in its Base Station Operating Indicator is lit Mower is not in its Base Station o Operating Indicator Wire Indicator On Off Buttin Indicator is lit Mowing schedule is Off Wire Indicator Flashes and The Perimeter Wire is cut Beeps disconnected or too long Mower did not return to the Base Station after 4 hours of departure When the mower is detected at the Base Station alerts will turn O
9. Lawn Edge 32cm 12 5 Narrow Pass 14cm 5 5 mm Wire position ROBORULER JE for RS models O Incertain cases near bodies of water such as pools and ponds or great height differences such as cliffs it is required to maintain a greater distance from the Edge see Section 2 3 Initial Setup Chapter 2 Initial Setup Recommendation before you start During setup you will insert pegs into the ground To make this task smoother we recommend you mow your lawn and water it before starting i Getting Ready Hammer Combination Pliers Make sure all parts needed for setup are within reach Have Robomow box nearby so to have all items available In addition you will use the following tools A hammer a small flat and a Ba eit a Small flat and Philips Phillips screwdrivers Combination Pliers screwdrivers 2 1 Perimeter Wire Setup Before you start the setup you should have a plan for the Perimeter Wire layout and for the location of the Base Station Your plan should consider the following see Sections 1 4 1 6 J What type of lawn areas do you prepare Main Zone Only Main Sub Zones Separated Zones combination of types J Are there protected or excluded areas on the lawn Perimeter Islands Are there any slopes that Robomow should avoid eee ee Are there edges of pools ponds cliffs etc that need an extra ain oe distance from the Perimeter Wire J J 2 1 1 Starting Po
10. authorized Friendly Robotics service and warranty facility A valid proof of purchase is required for warranty repairs The limited warranty does not cover transportation costs of any kind The owner bears all responsibility for transportation costs to an autho rized Friendly Robotics service and warranty facility Normal residential purposes is defined as use of the product on the same lot as your primary home Use at more than one location is considered commercial use and this warranty would not apply Items and Conditions Not Covered This express warranty does not cover the following e Cost of regular maintenance service parts or procedures such as blades or blade sharpening e Any product or part that has been altered misused abused or requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance e Normal wear and tear including fading of paint or plastic parts e Cost of installation or reinstallation removal of installation or any costs or damages associated with improper installation or use of product e Any product that has been opened repaired modified or altered by anyone other than a Friendly Robotics authorized repair facility e Repairs necessary due to improper battery care and or improper charging process such as charging in wet conditions electrical supply irregularities or failure to properly prepare the mower or battery prior to any period of non use e Repairs necessary due to water dam
11. cm 1 ft pool O Continue laying the wire according to your plan 20 45 Gradually pull the wire out of its dispenser and lay it loosely as you are moving in a Anti Clockwise direction X V 2 2 Special cases of Perimeter Wire setup 2 2 1 Perimeter Islands O Continue uncoiling the wire moving from the edge towards the protected object O Peg the Perimeter Wire around the protected object in a Clockwise direction Perimeter Wire position 2 wires under same peg 90 Direction of setup Clockwise around obstacle Min distance between islands 1 5 m 4 9 ft Otherwise demarcate jointly as one island 45 2 2 2 O There should be a distance between the Island Wire and the Perimeter Wire Maintain a minimum of 1 5 m 5 ft between the Island wire and the Perimeter Wire Maintain a minimum of 1 5 m 5 ft between wires of adjacent islands E CAUTION Setting the Perimeter Wire Anti Clockwise around the obstacle will cause mower to drive into the island O Complete bordering the island and return to the spot where you left the _ lawn s edge O The wires leading to the Island and from it should be parallel and touching Therefore peg both wires to and from the island together with the same pegs Robomow will not recognize these two wires It will mow over them as if they do not exist Robomow will recognize the single blocking wire around the Perimeter Island and will not enter thi
12. lawn has more than one zone set the Base Station within the largest zone Base Station location O Make the Base Station invisible to the street O Prefer a shady spot This will extend battery a ig eee eee fe E lifetime 3 i a Sie pe pe O Place the Base Station on a relatively level CED g gt ah ground Do not place it on a slope p p Main Zone O Place the Base Station away from sprinkler heads 1 5 1 6 1 6 1 1 6 2 100 cm Length Planning Ahead Determine Power Box Location O The Power Box will be connected to the Base Station Power Box fixed l to the wall O Selecta suitable location for the Power Box to be mounted on the wall near the plug socket O Robomow s 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable will be connected to the Power Box The length of the Extension Cable must not be changed The Power Box is suitable for Outdoor use Yet it should be placed 20 m 65 ft Extension in a sheltered dry well ventilated spot Cable low voltage The Power Box should not be exposed to direct sunlight or rain Planning the Perimeter Wire s Layout Objects inside Lawn O Objects such as flower beds ponds or small trees can be protected by setting perimeter islands Perimeter Islands are demarcated areas of the lawn where Robomow does not enter O Obstacles that are vertical relatively rigid and higher than 15 cm 6 inches such as trees phone or power poles do not n
13. peg 3 Robomow RS 630 1 4 1 4 1 Or Separated Zone larger than 200 m 2150 ft f Optional Power Box A separated zone that requires more than a amp Base Station single operation to complete mow the area O This large separated area needs a separate operation of the mower O An additional Base Station optional accessory should be installed in the additional area Main Power Box amp Base Station Select Base Station Location Robomow s Base Station is placed along the Perimeter Wire This is where the wire loop starts and ends The Base Station and Power Box have two main functions O They generate a small signal along the Perimeter Wire very low voltage which serves as an invisible wall setting the lawn boundaries for Robomow O They charge Robomow s batteries After completing the One Time Setup of the Perimeter Wire and the Base Station a weekly schedule is set That s when Robomow starts mowing for you for the entire season Robomow leaves the Base Station on the day and time scheduled according to a predetermined program for your specific lawn and preferences It mows the lawn and it returns to the Base Station for recharging Consider the following in order to choose the best location O Do not place the Base Station within 3 meters 10 ft after a corner O The Base Station should be close enough 20 m 65 ft to a wall plug socket 230V 120V O Ifthe
14. that prevents the mower to complete its drive towards the Base Station in Near Wire Follow mode 36 Check to insure the mower is not stuck allowing the drive wheels to slip Check the ground around the mower for holes or indentations Fill with dirt and level off Check if the drive wheels are free to rotate and nothing blocks them Remove the mower away from this particular location and restart operation Place the mower inside the lawn and press the button Check the ground for holes or indentions where the mower has stopped and fill it with dirt and level off especially in the area close to the perimeter where the Robomow turns in place Verify that the area is not too steep Work mainly in dry conditions Check if the Perimeter Wire is not too close to the edge remove if required Verify that the mowing deck is not set too low Switch Off the Safety Switch before carrying Robomow Check the power to the Power Box It may be an electrical power interruption There is no need to do anything Robomow will renew operation as soon as power is back Probable Cause Event Corrective User Action Switch between the two blades to use the sharp side which was not use yet Replace blades It is recommended to cut less than a 1 3 of the green part of the grass Set the cutting height to a higher position and then successively lower If itis the fast growing season use Robomow mor
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16. 4 Separated Zones are marked by letters A and B Scroll to select Zones from the Lawn Options menu Press KY PE a a es eg ee ge ee ee j Section 4 3 3 dS I l I l POR SEE E EE A ent 4 3 3 1 I l l l Scroll to select Add Remove Edit Press co PSS ssa Se 1 l Section 4 3 3 3 1 eee i l 23 Robomow RS models 4 3 3 1 Add i ape P a SubZone i y Press eel to select Sub Zone Neti ene i Sube One 4 Seperated one Going to Sub one 1 Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire Press Press STOP i at Zone Entry when the mower is at l least 5 m 16 ft inside the added Sub Zone at Zone Entry subZone 1 Area 7 2100 2700 ft Scroll to select the Area of the added Sub I Zone Press co I Sub onel Set Add another i Select FA to exit or scroll to k to add another l 1 Sub Zone Press col I O If you are addin niena anuntne Dane I Sub one t Seperated one 4 1 Scroll to select Separated Zone Press co ee a I Scroll to select the Area of the added i Separated Zone Press col l fone A set Add Another Select x to exit or scroll to kal to add another i Separated Zone Press co l If the selected area is too big for a single operation Base Station Recommended will be displayed An additional Base Station optional accessory will allow multiple operations in larger separated zones 4 3 3 2 Remov
17. Robomow Original Operating Instructions Robotic Mower Operating Manual RS612 RS622 RS630 WWW ROBOMOW COM WWW ROBOMOW EU DOC6025A Introduction Robomow FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver c Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician FCC Warning Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user authority to operate the equipment under FCC Rules RF Exposure Warning A distance of at least 20
18. Robomow did it for you IMPORTANT The following pages contain important safety and operating instructions Please read and follow all instructions in this manual Carefully read and review all safety instructions warnings and cautions contained in this manual Failure to read and follow these instructions warnings and cautionary statements may result in severe injury or death to persons and pets or damage to personal property Robomow RS models Warning Decal Definitions These are the symbols on Robomow Read them carefully before operating Robomow DANGER Sharp rotating blades Keep hands and feet away Serious injury can occur Caution Do not touch rotating blade s l Safety alerts symbol WARNING This is a dangerous power tool Use care when operating and follow all safety instructions and warnings 2 Read Operating amp Safety Manual Read user instructions before operating your Robomow 3 Hazard of thrown or flying objects Whole body exposure Take caution 4 Keep a safe distance from Robomow when operating Keep people in particular children pets and bystanders away from the area in which Robomow is being used 5 Severing of toes or fingers Rotary mower blade Risk of injury from rotating cutting blade Keep hands and feet away and do not attempt to lift Robomow from this area 6 Operate the disabling device before working on or lifting Robomow T Do not ride on Robomow
19. The Robomow App can be downloaded from the Apps Store Robomow App is compatible with Smartphones Tablets that use one of the following Operating Systems Android Google or iOS Apple The mobile device has to include Bluetooth Low Energy BLE branded as Bluetooth SMART The following mobile devices include BLE l r D Samsung Galaxy SIII Galaxy S4 and Note Il _ Apple s iPhone 4S iPhone 5 iPad 3rd amp 4th generation iPad Mini and others LJ HTC One One X and Droid DNA To download the Robomow App use your mobile device to scan the QR code on the right or download it from the App Store VII Robomow RS models Robomow Perimeter Wire Used to create a virtual wall for your Robomow Pegs Used for securing the wire to the ground Wire Connectors Used for splicing wires as needed Plot Connector Used for connecting the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station 10 What s in the Box Robomow Drank L Da ern 1U GETA Wire position ROBORULER Operating amp Safety Manual DVD Setup and Operation Video RoboRuler Used for setting the distance of the Perimeter Wire from the lawn edge Assembled Base Station Used by Robomow to dock and charge when it is not mowing Base Station Stakes Used for securing the Base Station to the ground VIII 11 12 13 14 Extension Cable 20 meters 65 ft Low voltage cable Powe
20. age other than incidental rain exposure repairs due to lighting or other acts of God Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service Should you feel your Friendly Robotics product contains a defect in materials or workmanship contact the retailer who sold you the product Owner Responsibilities You must maintain and care for your Friendly Robotics product by following the maintenance and care procedures described in the owner operator manual Routine maintenance whether performed by a service provider or by you is at your expense General Conditions Repair by an authorized Friendly Robotics service and warranty repair facility is your sole remedy under this warranty There is no other express or implied warranty All implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for use are limited to the duration of this express warranty Friendly Robotics is not liable for indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Friendly Robotics Product covered by this warranty including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non use pending completion of repairs under this warranty Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from sta
21. ance Clean the contacts with a brush or piece of cloth Confirm a good connection of the Power Box to the Base Station Troubleshooting Message Probable Cause Event Corrective User Action Displayed The Perimeter Wire is too close to the edge P AeaWm SIOPE IS t00 Id Remove the wire towards the inner side of the lawn OoOO gees Or tee 1O KAMNIN pace a Do not include area with very steep slopes Cross Outside the edge and it causes the mower to slip out of the area Fill holes and pits in the ground Robomow has slipped out of the Perimeter Increase the cutting height Wire lope because of slopping area or wet i No need to do anything Drive Overheat The drive motors have been working under a Cooling severe load for too long Robomow will renew the operation automatically as soon as the drive motor will cool down If Robomow has driven onto an obstacle raising the front end Remove or exclude the object from the mowing area lf Robomow is being used on a slope too steep for safe mowing The Front Wheel has left the ground for too Exclude this from the mowing area Front Wheel long time during operation Problem If High grass is preventing the front wheel from fully riding on the ground Raise the cutting height lf the ground contains large holes or indentations where the front wheel can drop into when passing across Fill these areas with dirt and level off The handle is lifted while trying to
22. aring Robomow Before using Robomow for the first time you have to perform some simple preliminary settings Once preparations are complete your Robomow will be ready to mow your lawn 3 1 Adjust the Cutting Height Blade Cutting Range 20 80 mm 0 8 3 inches To adjust the cutting height of the blade do the following O Lift the Door panel at the top of the mower O Turn the knob A while pushing it down Toraise the cutting height turn Anti Clockwise To lower the cutting height turn Clockwise O The cutting height B is displayed to the left of the knob A 3 2 Insert the Fuse Your Robomow is shipped with the fuse removed The fuse is packed in a plastic bag attached to the top of the Mower O Remove the fuse from the small plastic bag provided O Unscrew the fuse holder C from the mower O Place the fuse into the fuse holder The fuse can be inserted in either direction O Insert the fuse with holder back into the mower and screw until fully closed Robomow will now power up wake up The batteries are sufficiently charged to allow for performing the One Time Setup 3 3 One Time Setup Step By Step Once the fuse is inserted we are ready to perform the One Time Setup process O Make sure the Power Box is plugged in O Place Robomow inside the lawn approximately 3 m 10 ft in front of the Base Station facing the Perimeter Wire Use the buttons on the Front Panel as follows O Press the
23. ase call your service provider 7 2 Error Messages And Corrective Actions The list is alphabetical by message text Message Probable Cause Event Corrective User Action Displayed Robomow fails to enter the Base Station Base Problem several times continuously Bumper Pressed Bumper is constantly being pressed Mowing motor has faced over current for too long as a result of high grass or an obstacle that is stuck or wrapped around the blade Check Mow Height Something is preventing a blade from rotating freely Severe grass accumulation under the mowing deck rope or similar object wrapped around mowing blade Power Box is not plugged properly into the main Power Box No power to plug socket or main power is shut off Check Power The mower or Charging Station contacts are dirty Charging is not detected although there is physical contact between the mower and the Base Station contacts 34 Adjust the Base Station position Clean the contacts with a brush or piece of cloth Move mower away from object that presses against the bumper CAUTION Switch off the Safety Switch before checking the blades Inspect blades for foreign material or debris preventing rotation Clean out accumulated grass clippings using a wooden stick Confirm Power Box is plugged into the main power plug socket Turn power on to the main plug socket Check the mains supply using another appli
24. brates Damaged or unbalanced blade LCD display is in a foreign language The language setting was changed or not correctly set Mowing or charging times are shorter than usual This behavior is normal at low temperatures below 15 C 59 F 3 Height differences between the lawn and the Fill some ground to flat the lawn with the Base Station to Base Station surface allow smooth entrance to the station Wire underneath the Base Station is not tight Confirm the wire underneath the Base Station is straight and placed in the middle of the Station tighten and centered below the Base Station Base Station is setup on a side slope Move the Base Station to a relatively level ground Move the Base Station within 3 meters from a corner Minimize the Inactive Time windows to allow Robomow to complete the Mowing Cycle faster and to achieve even mowing result If it is the fast growing season reduce the time between mowing cycles refer to Section 4 3 2 Increase Decrease Operations In complicated lawn the mower takes more time on the lawn to achieve better mowing results Increase the Intensity refer to Section 4 3 2 1 Increase Decrease Operations Increase the zone area refer to Section 4 3 3 Edit an existing Zone Verify that the time in the mower is set correctly Set the time refer to Section 4 4 4 Time and Date Reset the Inactive Time refer to Section 4 3 1 Set Inact
25. changes direction as it reaches the wire Perimeter Wire as a virtual wall visible only to Robomow Tree surrounded by a groove ditch or flower beds requires a wire around it Robomow lt mows You don t VI Introduction Operation Method Robomow is a robotic lawnmower designed to mow and maintain your lawn completely by itself Simple One Time Setup Robomow requires a simple one time setup which can easily be done by the consumer Robomow recognizes the wire using special sensors and makes sure it always stays inside the designated area Essential accessories are supplied with the product Working Method Robomow will automatically mow the lawn It continuously alternates between mowing and charging It independently leaves the Base Station and cuts the lawn Edge Cutting Unlike other robotic lawn mowers Robomow is the only robotic mower that has a special Edge mode in which it follows the perimeter wire for complete coverage of the lawn edges Robomow is the only robotic mower to cut outside the wheels Search the Base Station Robomow starts to search for the Base Station when the battery capacity becomes too low It does not mow when it is searching for the Base Station Robomow will then recharge and proceed mowing as needed It will continue in mowing until completing the required mowing time for your lawn based on the area you have set When completing the mowing of the e
26. d Note This is not the same place the 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable was connected to the Base Station Head when it was on the Base Station O Slide the Base Station Head pins into the front slot of Robomow 32 Robomow may be re charged at Power Box 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable O O O 0 Charging Su 11 293 Charging will begin immediately and the LCD will display When the Battery is fully charged Ready message will be Display Keep the mower connected through out the winter Once the season starts just place Robomow in its Base Station to begin automatic operation as the season before 33 Robomow RS models Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7 41 Text error messages Robomow continuously monitors its operation It produces text messages to assist you in smoothly running it text messages in case of an operational fault as well as text messages that prompt the user to perform a certain action O Usually if the mower stops a message is displayed This display stays on for 15 minutes If you arrive later than those 15 minutes the display will be blank O To wake Robomow up and see the last text message displayed prior to stopping press cof The following table displays all fault message displays and their most common causes The next table will give details and possible causes of other faults that do not provide fault messages If a fault cannot be dealt with using these tables ple
27. d or worn 20 Never pick up or carry this appliance while the motors are running 21 Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect the Power Box from the plug socket before any approach to the Base Station charging contacts pins 22 Transport to safely move from or within the working area 1 Use the Remote Control available as an accessory to drive it from place to place 2 Incase of different height level switch off the Safety Switch and carry the mower by the carrying handle 3 In case of long transportation by car it is required to remove the fuse Using Remote Control Manual Mowing 23 Mow only in daylight or in a good artificial light and avoid operating in wet grass 24 Do not operate Robomow when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Always be sure of your footing on slopes 25 Use extreme caution when reversing the appliance towards you 26 Always switch on the motor according to instructions with feet well away from the blades 27 Do not mow manually in slope greater than 15 degrees or where a firm footing is not possible Maintenance 28 Always switch off the Safety Switch of Robomow in the following cases before clearing blockage checking cleaning working on Robomow or replacing the blades 29 Always switch off the Safety Switch of whenever Robomow starts vibrating abnormally 30 Use heavy gloves when inspecting or servicing the blades Robomow RS mo
28. dels 31 32 33 34 35 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety Use only the original equipment and accessories It is not permitted to modify the original design of Robomow All modifications are made at your own risk Maintenance Servicing of Robomow should be according to manufacturer instructions The Battery Pack contains electrolytes In case of an electrolyte leakage from the battery pack the actions described below are required Skin contact Wash the contact areas off immediately with plenty of water and soap Eye contact Flush the eyes with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes immediately without rubbing Get medical treatment Ensure that the battery pack is charged using the correct charger recommended by the manufacturer Incorrect use may result in electric shock overheating or leakage of corrosive liquid from the battery Product End of Use 36 37 38 39 10 Robomow and its accessories should be collected separately at the end of their life to prevent waste electrical and electronic equipment from ending up in landfill sites to promote the reuse treatment and recovery of electrical and electronic equipment in purpose to preserve protect and improve the quality of the environment protect human health and utilize natural resources prudently and rationally Do not dispose Robomow or any other part of it including the Power Box Base Station and Perimeter Switch as unsorted
29. e Scroll to select the zone to be removed Select to renove l l m e SubZone 1 1 Select ki to remove or scroll to x to exit OK to 1 Press o Remove 24 Robomow Operation 4 3 3 3 Edit Scroll to select the Edit Press co DS lay Seach E Select to edit Main Zone To edit the Main Zone Only the Aref 777 777 TTT TTT TTT gens 1 Scroll to select the new area size Press fig to update area l l a ee ee N ee ee ee a To edit a Sub Zone 1 Scroll to select the Sub Zone you want to edit 1 O To chang pee ee eee select to edit Press e Sub7one 1 eee eee eee Subzone Entry subzone 1 Area Press to update Area gt 180 2780 Ft pan mn a l l ee x l Scroll to select the new area size I O Sub Zone Entry There arg Scroll to select Sub Zone Entry Hrea Update E press co t Subzone Entry 4 t By distance 4 Update Distance Ups Learn Distance 1 Scroll to enter the Updated Distance Press rr a x gs ete ses ee ees ee eyes et eee ees 126 Bias OK gt fo l UrFdate Distance I Place Robomow in the Base Station Scrollto Cet Bistance ee Lea select Learn Distance Press col l t Learn Distance 4 Ss Going to Sub one 1 Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire _ _ 5 When Robomow passes the zone entry by about i Press STOP j 1 5m 16 ft Press stop _ Press g to exit to set Robomo
30. e frequently to maintain the lawn see Section 4 3 2 Increase Decrease Operations For best cut operate Robomow when the grass is dry It is recommended no to mow in the early morning hours Switch off the Safety Switch and use heavy gloves to clean and remove the grass clippings Reduce the Near Wire Follow Distance in the menu from the default 7 Problem Probable Cause Event Encountered Troubleshooting Corrective User Action Mower does not dock properly and sometimes miss the Base Station contacts _ Abase station is placed too close to the corner of the lawn Robomow does not complete mowing at the min time due to inactive time during the Mowing Cycle Grass is growing very fast Uneven mowing results Lawn shape is complicated shape Narrow Passages obstacle and islands The mowed area is smaller than the actual lawn area Robomow operates at the wrong time The Inactive Time data days and Hours is incorrect Cable is disconnected or damaged between Cut wire indicator Power Box and the Base Station is flashing on Power Box Perimeter Wire is cut Poor connections Poor connection indicator is flashing on Power Box Twisted cables or a screw terminal insulated with insulation tape is not a satisfactory splice Soil moisture causes the conductors to oxidize and after a while This results in broken circuit Robomow is noisy and vi
31. eck Inactive Time message will be displayed 4 3 2 Operations 4 3 2 1 Intensity The Intensity option controls the number of operations needed to cover the lawn size O There are cases where the selected lawn area is not completely mowed and patches of uncut grass are visible O This can occur when the Zone area set is smaller than the actual area of the lawn Lawn shape is complex shape narrow passage slopes and obstacles O If the zone area set is smaller then the actual area change the Area settings Lawn Options gt Zone Edit gt Area Otherwise use the Intensity option to increase the number of operations O To change the Intensity follow these steps l Scroll to select Operations from the Lawn l Ferat ions M Interval l l i Options menu Press fed p 2 SS m Scroll to select All Zones By Zone Press col l l If By Zone is selected scroll to select Zone L l l l l Scroll to increase or decrease the Intensity level The Intensity default is 0 and can be Changed from 50 to 50 I After Setting the Intensity one of the following messages will be displayed Intensity Updated When the selected value was accepted Press fe to set or to re select Press it Limit If the selected value is higher than the maximum possible intensity for the lawn area 22 Robomow Operation 4 3 2 2 Interval O The Interval option controls the time between mowing cycles
32. eed boundaries Robomow will turn when it collides with these obstacles However for the gentlest and most silent operation you may prefer to In Lawn Slope 35 create Perimeter Islands around all fixed objects in the working area O If areas where obstacles are grouped closely together they should be demarcated by a single continuous Perimeter Island In Lawn Slope Slopes Perimeter Slope O The Perimeter Wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10 0 35 ft rise per 3 3 ft CAUTION If the Perimeter Wire is laid across a slope steeper than 15 it may cause the mower to slip especially when the grass is wet and to cross the wire outside However if there is a barrier e g fence or wall that can protect the mower from slipping off the Perimeter Wire can be set on that slope Perimeter Slope 10 In Lawn Slope O Robomow can mow areas inside the working area that slope up to 35 1 1 rise per 3 3 ft O Tip If the mower tilts off the ground while climbing a slope it is too steep Exclude this steep area from Robomow s cutting area 100 cm 3 3 ft Length How to calculate the slope of your lawn 35 cm 1 1 ft 35 cm Elevation Elevation 35 Slope _ Max 35 slope Robomow RS 630 1 6 3 Distances from Edge Pools Ponds Cliffs etc O RoboRuler is used to measure the distance from the edge where the wire is to be placed Wall Edge 40cm 15 5
33. er Wire Check for any obstacles that may interfere with the mower s entrance to the Base Station O Insert the remaining 4 Stakes of the Base Station to secure it to the ground 7 ni l I E n aceon Stakes x 4 Peg J SENSE Base 17 Robomow RS models 3 3 6 3 3 7 3 3 8 Main Zone Area If a Sub Zone exists Do not include it in the area size required here You will be promoted to define it later 1 Scroll to select approximate area of the Main Zone l Press g Test Wire Position Testing Wire Robomow follows the wire around the edge to test the wire position O Walk along the side of Robomow while it is following the edge Having completed the process Robomow enters the Base Station drives back and stops in front of the Base Station The following message is displayed Special Cases If an Adjust Wire message is displayed The mower stops and drives backward O Move the wire slightly inward O Press fe to repeat the Wire Test m lt lt lf at any point you wish to move the mower outward to enlarge me covered area press Stop The mower stops and display the message O Do not respond yet O Move the wire slightly outward O Place the mower in front of the changed Section of wire Add Another Sub Zone Once the Wire Test has been completed you will be asked if you have a Sub Zone If you don t have a Sub Zo
34. es Less than 1000 m placing the left blade on the right motor and the 11000 ft right blade on the left motor Every other year replace the blades During the middle of the season swap the More than 1000 m blades placing the left blade on the right motor 11000 ft and the right blade on the left motor At the end of the year replace the blades O To remove the blades Insert the clamp side of the Blade Removal Tool into the open slits beside the locking tabs on either side of the blade Turn the Blade Removal Tool slightly so that the clamp resides on top of the locking tabs on either side Squeeze the handle of the Blade Removal Tool The locking tabs on each side of blade will be pressed 1 Pull blade assembly off away from mower 2 When reinstalling the blade line up the mating splines and push until a firm click is heard indicating a proper seating of the blade onto the shaft CAUTION ALWAYS TURN THE SAFETY SWITCH OFF BEFORE SERVICING BLADES E IMPORTANT iT is recommended to replace both blades together for best performance and not a single blade Machine sharpening is not recommended as it may create difficulties in balancing 40 9 3 9 4 9 5 9 6 E IMPORTANT Before slicing the Primeter Wire disconnect Power Maintenance and Storage Disposing the Old Battery Pack E IMPORTANT amp Do not place used batteries in your household trash The battery mu
35. es Blade Set Keep a spare blade set on hand Sharp blades are important for safety and good cutting performance Perimeter Wire For larger lawns or additional zones Wire Repair Connectors Used for repairing or splicing wires as needed Base Station and Power Box Used for enabling multiple mowing cycles in a Separated Zone a LIE TLEL m n F Fi f Perimeter Switch pe 2H Oma For zones that are not connected to the Base Station 42 Battery Used to renew the life of the existing battery and refresh cutting capacity Peg Pack 50 For larger lawns or additional Zones Plot Connectors Used for connecting the completed Perimeter Wire set up to the perimeter switch or Base Station Remote Control Used to Manually drive and mow anywhere Includes a Safety function to prevent accidental use Batteries Pack for Perimeter Switch Preferable for areas where electricity is not available or not close enough to the Perimeter Switch Tips for maintaining your lawn Chapter 11 Tips for maintaining your lawn N Robomow Lawn care has never been so easy Friendly Best time to mow Mow your lawn when the grass is dry This prevents the clippings from clumping and leaving piles on the lawn Mow it late in the day rather than during the heat of the day Mowing frequency Mow often producing short small clippings During the active growing season the mowing frequency should be
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37. f Press col r 4 Select to edit fone A zone A Aresa 27100 2700 ft zore A Edge Terminate gt t Ey distance 4 t Set Distance 4 Learn Distance fone A Base Station Have Base Station Select one Main Zone Off 4 3 5 Near Wire Follow 4 4 4 4 1 In the Main Zone when Robomow completes its operation or when the itself to the Base Station Robomow Operation Home button instructs it to Go To Base it drives Robomow drives along the Perimeter Wire with a dynamic offset not centered to prevent wheel tracks along the same path This return behavior can be turned off Press eel to select Near Wire Follow from the Lawn Options menu I i a le es a a I Scroll to select All Zones By Zone If By Zone s selected scroll to select Zone Press g9 Scroll to select On Off Off Robomow will drive centered along the wire l nas i a a a l E M a a a S a J The offset Distance values range from 1 to 12 They represent different distances from the wire The higher the Distance setting the smaller the probability of tracks along the perimeter Ee EN E E a a E E E S l f l Scroll to select Distance Press al eli sa a G m o ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee al oe ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee a a a ee Scroll to set the maximum value for the Distance Robomow drive from the edge Press co l Mower Opti
38. ff To turn alerts Off Press the On Off Button All Indicators Flash Anti Theft option is set On and the mower was removed from Base All Indicators Flash and Buzzer Station when it was not scheduled to sounds for 10 seconds operate To turn alerts Off Press the On Off Button To Turn Buzzer On Off O Press and hold the On Off Button for 10 seconds o Ashort beep indicates On o Aflash indicates Off To Disable the Automatic Operation This option is used to Disable the Automatic Operation of Robomow according to its predetermined settings Disabling the Automatic Operation does not prevent Manual Operation from the mower itself O Press and hold the On Off Button for 2 seconds The Mowing Schedule is Off icon will be displayed If Robomow is currently in the process of mowing o Robomow will complete the current mowing cycle o After returning to the Base Station Robomow will not go out for its next scheduled operation O To Enable the Automatic Operation Press and hold the On Off Button for 2 seconds 31 Robomow RS models Chapter6 Charging ll Shock injury electrocution hazard Never use the Power Box or charge the Robomow in areas where extreme dampness or wet contact is likely Never use a Power Box when the leads are damaged Use only the recommended Power Box for your Robomow Important It is recommended to place the Power Box in a sheltered dry location The Power Box should be
39. gt gt If your lawn does not match this description read the next Sections to find the style of your lawn gt gt If your lawn is Main Zone Only you can skip to 4 Section 1 4 of this chapter to determine Base Station Hey Narrow Pass location In this type of lawns Robomow will be able to drive itself from one zone to the other in order to mow the whole area Main Sub Zone with a Narrow Pass 1 2 2 Main Zone Sub Zone s Type Lawn This type of lawn consists of more than one zone and these zones are connected by a pass The pass may be relatively narrow but it is wide enough for Robomow to drive through Main Zone If you answer yes to all of the following questions your lawn is a Main Zone Sub Zone s type lawn J Is your grass area one continuous area Are parts of your lawn separated from the Main Zone g J Is there a Narrow Pass that is wide enough for Robomow to drive through between these zones 1 2 5 meters 4 16 ft g Is this Narrow Pass firm level and smooth not stony sandy or elevated For example grass area sidewalk firm path solid ground Such additional areas are called Sub Zones You will instruct Robomow to drive through the Narrow Pass in order to get to a Sub Zone It will mow both the Main Zone and its Sub Zone s one zone at a time gt gt If your lawn does not match this description skip to the next Section 1 3 of this chapter Separate Zone
40. he Perimeter Wire O The Perimeter Wire is secured to the ground by the pegs supplied with Robomow Insert pegs every few meters and at corners At this early stage set a minimum number of pegs Later after testing the wire setup you will insert all necessary pegs O After uncoiling Sections of wire before inserting pegs use the RoboRuler to determine the distance of the wire from lawn 40 cm 1 3 ft edge or obstacles RoboRuler is supplied with Robomow l Slopping J Ifthe edge is slopping max 15 is allowed or a wall max 15 the distance from the edge is 40 cm 1 3 ft J Ifthe edge is a flat area or a cliff the distance from the edge is 32 cm 1 ft O If there is a hard obstacle that does not need protection as a Wi Perimeter Island near the perimeter Perimeter Wire should be at least 40 cm 1 3 ft di 1 m 3 3 ft away from it Area outside perimeter same basic level and free of protected objects s coat ake ee O If the edge is not a wall a fence or other obstacle you may move the Perimeter Wire closer to the edge Test this short distance before fastening the pegs into the ground O Maintain a 45 angle in all left turn corners when laying the wire along the perimeter It is not necessary to maintain 45 angle on right turn F ace 4 corners along the perimeter It is not necessary to maintain 45 angle H 7 along corners of an island inside the lawn example around a swimming 32
41. inches between the equipment and all persons should be maintained during the operation of the equipment THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT FCC ID 2ABHE RB 1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The products are manufactured by F Robotics Acquisitions Friendly Robotics Friendly Robotics 2014 A All rights reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced electronically transmitted or translated without the prior written consent of Friendly Robotics Product product specifications and this document are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Welcome to the world of home robotics with the Friendly Robotics Robomow Thank you for purchasing our product We know that you will enjoy the extra free time you will have while using Robomow to mow your lawn When set up and used properly Robomow will operate safely on your lawn and provide you with a quality of cut matched by a few mowers of any kind You will be impressed with your lawn s appearance and best of all
42. increased to once every 3 5 days before the grass is too long Short clippings decompose quickly and will not cover the grass surface If the grass gets too high raise the cutting height mow then gradually lower it over several mowings Cutting Height V AN n Follow the 1 3 rule mow no more than 1 3 of the length of the grass K 1 3 Proper mowing will produce short clippings that will not cover up the grass n l m Tr surface You may have to cut the lawn more frequently or double cut when the lawn is growing fast such as in the spring Water Grasscycling reduces the amount of water needed by lawns since the clippings are about 80 85 water Grasscycling slows evaporation losses from the soil surface and conserves water Most lawns need less water when Grasscycling Watering Water your lawn between 4 a m and 8 a m in the morning so water has time to soak into the soil before the heat of the sun causes evaporation Your lawn needs 1 to 1 1 2 3 4cm of water weekly Deep watering allows grass to develop a deep root system enabling the lawn to resist disease and drought Do not over water Too much water is not only wasteful but can also increase turf growth which requires more frequent mowing Let the soil partially dry out between watering Water when the top two inches of soil have dried out Use an object such as a screwdriver to probe your soil and measure the depth of the moisture Fertilizatio
43. int Perimeter Wire at the Base Station area O Place the Base Station according to your plan with its front facing Anti Clockwise on the perimeter B Do not place the Base Station within 3 m 10 ft of a corner O Select the roll of wire with a green plot connector attached to the end The other rolls do not have a connector on the end O Pull the plot connector and some the wire connected to it out of the plastic covering E Do not remove the wire spool from its covering The plastic covering is the dispenser for the wire O Peg the beginning of the wire to the ground where Base Station will be located Pegs are supplied in Robomow s box O Pull out 30 cm 12 inches of wire and leave it loose near the Base i Perimeter Wire do not Station location Later at the end of the setup this part of the wire will om remove the plastic covering close the Perimeter Wire loop l Leave 30 cm 12inches starting point O Start laying the wire in a Anti Clockwise direction O Continue to pull the Perimeter Wire out of its covering laying it loosely as you walk along the lawn edge GB ir you get to any area object that needs care or special boundaries Anti Clockwise direction of wire layout make sure you carefully lay the Perimeter Wire as needed The next Sections deal with such special cases Robomow RS models Area outside perimeter has a wall as an protected objects _ 2 1 2 Laying t
44. ive Operating Time s Confirm cable is plugged in and wire leads are firmly attached Walk along Perimeter Wire Look for cuts or breaks in the wire Repair with Robomow wire splice connectors Check and repair all loose poor or corroded connections Use the connectors supplied in the box They are waterproof and give a reliable electrical connection Check if the lawn is free from branches stones or other objects that can damage the blade before operating the Robomow Replace the blade Press the CANCEL DOWN buttons for more than 3 seconds This is a shortcut to the Language menu Change the language No action is required Robomow RS models Chapter 8 Specifications Dimensions 73 5 cm L x 66 cm W x 31 cm H 29 L x 26 W x 12 2 H N SIDE Weight 19 kg 51 Ib Includes batteries Noise level ECO Mode 66 dB Measured Guaranteed 68 dB Hi Power 72 dB Measured Guaranteed 74 dB The noise in the operator s ears less than 70 dBA REAR Mowing Width 56 cm Cutting Width 2 Blades of 28 cm 22 Mowing Height 20 80 mm 0 8 3 Blade Motor RPM 4000 rpm ECO Mode 3300 rpm Batteries and Charging BOTTOM 26V Lithium lron Phosphate Battery LiFePO4 6Ah Charging Time Max 2 hours Anti Theft Code Write down your 4 digit Anti Theft code Return here if you ever forget the code Robomow Serial Number 38 Maintenance and Storage
45. l have to be driven or carried between the ZONES Separated Zone smaller than A minimum of 1 m 3 3 ft must be kept between the wires of the 200 m 2150 ft Separated Zone and the Main Zone a a Additional 2 3 1 Setup for a Separated Zone that can be Perimeter i Switch Optional completely mowed in a single operation accessory O If possible the separated area may be connected to the main area s Perimeter Wire No special accessories are needed O lf the areas cannot be connected to the Perimeter Wire of the Main Zone Main Power The Separated Zone will have its Box amp Base Station own Perimeter Wire The Perimeter Wire will be connected to an additional Perimeter Switch Optional accessory Install the Perimeter Switch according to instructions boxed with Separated Zone the Perimeter Switch accessory than 200 m 2150 ft Seta Perimeter Wire in the Separated Zone 2 3 2 Setup for a Separated Zone that requires more than a single operation to complete mow the area O Additional separate Station including a Power Box optional accessories are required for this installation Optional Power Box amp Base Station O Install the station according to instructions boxed with the separate Base Station O Seta Perimeter Wire in the Separated Zone Main Power Box amp Base Station 11 Robomow RS models 2 3 3 A pond swimming pool or watercourse at lawn s edge
46. l pegs are supplied with Robomow You use them to fasten the Perimeter Wire into the ground below grass level The Perimeter Wire will gradually disappear under the growth of new grass until quite ne a soon it will be invisible Perimeter Wire uy You will place a Base Station and a Power Box along the Perimeter Wire They F i Peg perform two basic functions o They generate a very low voltage signal along the Perimeter Wire o They charge Robomow s batteries e After having completed the installation of the Perimeter Wire Base Station and the Power Box and performing the One Time Setup Robomow will do all the mowing for you for the entire season Base Station Power Box Robomow mows You don t e Robomow leaves its Base Station on the scheduled mowing time Robomow mows the lawn and then drives itself back to the Base Station to be charged and ready for its next scheduled mowing e As soon as Robomow leaves for mowing the Base Station automatically triggers a special signal This signal creates a virtual wall visible only to Robomow This signal keeps Robomow within the lawn boundaries and prevents it from entering areas it was programmed to skip or protect Large trees Robomow is allowed to bump Base Station and Power Box into them At this size the objects do not Generates signal along the wire require a Perimeter Wire around them Charges Robomow s battery Robomow detects the signal and
47. mmended for the health of the lawn However mowing wet grass does not present any technical problem Rain Sensor Press to select Rain Sensor from the Mower Options menu l l Do m e e e e H a a u H a a J rida O To turn the Rain Sensor On or Off n OFF 4 SS eee eee eee Sensitivity O The current reading of the Rain Sensor is displayed O Robomow detects rain when the Reading value is below the set Sensitivity value O The higher the Sensitivity setting the more sensitive Robomow is to rain detection 28 4 4 4 Time And Date Time And Date have already been set during the One Time Setup They can be updated using the Time And Date option Press fee to select Time and Date from the Mower Options menu l L O To Set Time 4 4 5 Language Scroll to set the Time Press to move to l next digit Press fee to OK I 1 Scroll to select Time Format Press co Scroll to set the Date Press ea to move to next digit Press Kg to OK O To change Language Press ee to select Language from the Mower Options menu I L Robomow Operation Time Format Set Time 12 HAS 4 24 HRS d Get Dale 4 Date Format Set Date 03772011 OF Sel Date t Date Format 4 h dd mm uyy d nm dd yy 29 Robomow RS models 4 4 6 LCD Contrast i Press K9 to select LCD Contrast from the es G LCD 4 Mower Options menu Contrast
48. n Grasscycling reduces the amount of lawn fertilizer needed because the clippings provide about 1 4 of a lawn s annual needs Blades Keep your mower blades sharp Sharp blades provide a clean safe and efficient cut Dull mower blades will tear and shred the tips of the grass which can provide an entry point for disease organisms and weaken the grass plant It is recommended to replace both Robomow blades once a year Thatch Clippings and thatch are simply not connected As mentioned previously grass clippings are approximately 80 85 percent water with only small amounts of lignin and decompose rapidly When we stop and think about it golf courses sports fields and parks have been mowing grass for years and recycling with no grass catchers A small amount of thatch approximately 1 2 inch is actually beneficial to a lawn Grass clippings protect your lawn s root system from heat and water loss 43 Warranty Card Robomow RS Series Limited Warranty Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the RS series Product is free from defects in materials and workmanship when used under normal residential purposes for a period of 12 months beginning from the date of purchase and limited to the US only Product accessories including replacement parts are warranted for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase This warranty provides for the cost of parts and labor to repair cov ered defects when performed by an
49. n the Carrying Handle Pressing this button or lifting the handle at any time during operation will stop all mower movement and the rotation of the blades immediately Safety Switch Located below the bumper door on the right side of Robomow when standing behind the mower Switching off the Safety Switch will prevent any operation of the Robomow It is required to switch it off before lifting Robomow and before any maintenance is done Main Fuse It is located at the rear side of Robomow Removing the Main Fuse will prevent any operation of the Robomow It is required to remove the fuse before transportation for long distance and before any service parts replacement is done Sealed Batteries The batteries that operate the Robomow are completely sealed and will not leak any type of fluids regardless of position Base Station Perimeter Switch and Perimeter Wire The Robomow cannot operate without a Perimeter Wire installed and activated through the Base Station Perimeter Switch In the event the Perimeter Switch is turned off or otherwise fails to function the Robomow will stop operating Introduction How Robomow Works for You Perform a One Time Setup before operating Robomow for the first time amp Detailed instructions are in the following chapters j e You will install a wire around the entire lawn and around protected areas within the lawn area This wire is the Perimeter Wire it sets the boundaries for Robomow Smal
50. ne 10 DY Test Wire j Position Testing Wire Wire Test j Succeeded GO 3 3 8 le Quit the setup H process J Quit the setup Fi Process J Test Wire Position Testing Wire x x Add Another Sub one GO EJ Preparing Robomow If you do have Sub Zone s x y boing to j Sub one 1 Add Another Sub one s y 5 Le Q aot O a 1m 3 3 9 Going to Sub Zone 1 Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire around the edge towards the Sub Zone 3 3 10 Press STOP at Zone Entry O When Robomow is at least 5 m 16 ft inside that Sub Zone Press Stop to learn the distance from the Base Station to Sub Zone Entry Scroll to select the approximate Area of the l Sub Zone Press eel i If you don t have an additional Sub Zone O Choose the H mark and press cof If you do have another Sub Zone s SubZone 1 Set ka Add another x O Choose the ka mark and repeat the Sub Zone procedure See Section 3 3 8 l I Scroll to select Fg mark EPE subZone 1 Set AISA Prose 1 Add another We 3 4 After Setup is Complete fae L Once the wire setup is complete you can drive additional pegs at a a distance of approximately 1 m 3 3 ft between them O Use additional pegs in areas where there are bumps or dips in the lawn If needed purchase extra pegs O Inspect the wire installati
51. nsistency 4 1 1 Menu Options Operating Panel buttons LCD Display window Scroll arrows for menu selection GO button is used to select menu option or to confirm displayed message 3 button is use to cancel selection and to move one step back in the menu 4 1 2 The LCD Display When Robomow is at the Base Station the LCD Displays the following indicators Current Day and Time Anti theft is activated 5u 11 2848 Mowing Schedule is On l p Battery is in charging Mowing Schedule is Off ne Heady Battery is fully charged Mower is in winter charging f Ho 06 003 Next operation time 20 4 2 Menu Structure Lawn Inactive qE Hower Ee Options Ay Time y Section 4 3 1 Options Chapter 4 3 Chapter 4 4 E ti gt a cones cA fe Section 4 3 3 Lawn Options is used to Mower Options is used to configure lawn and mowing parameters Islands Hear Wire Follow Section 4 3 5 4 3 Lawn Options If the default lawn option settings need to be changed several options are available Scroll to get to Lawn Options Press col Scroll to select the requested option d Lawn Press eq to configure that option a Options Prees 3 to move one step back l 4 3 1 Inactive Time The Inactive Time menu is used to set times when the mower will be Inactive Inactive operating times can be set for specific days of the week and for specific hours each day To select Inactive Days Scr
52. ntinstnnnsrrnnnrrnnntrnsrnnnnnnnnnnnnnsrrnnnenent 40 DiSpOsinG the Old Baten PACK airrenisiennnia ra aa A A N E E A E S E 41 opicinothe P enmeter Alt ae eterna es eer E N E E E a 41 Maintenance of the Base Station Area ccccccccssecssssccesseeecsseeeeceseeeccaeesssseeecesaeeeseeeeeseseaesesssseeseeaeeesssaeeseseeeeseaeeeeeses 41 Storno tne Mower during WVIAC l sesrarsiecnn aE E N E NE TEE EA 41 PAC CESS OMICS aaa a a an 42 Tips for maintaining your lawn ssssssssssssnssnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ennnen nannaa 43 Planning Ahead Chapter 1 Planning Ahead Getting your lawn ready for Robomow is rather simple Still as each lawn is unique we recommend you get acquainted with the setup process before you actually create the perfect setting for your lawn Please watch the setup video on the Robomow DVD This Video will walk you through the complete setup process Please complete reading this Planning Ahead chapter before you start the setup It will guide you in finding the best locations for the Base Station and Power Box and for the Perimeter Wire 1 1 Planning the Perimeter Wire s Layout The Perimeter Wire functions as an invisible wall for Robomow It sets the boundaries of lawn zones and it surrounds specific areas where you do not want Robomow to enter The Perimeter Wire is held to the ground with small pegs supplied with Robomow Soon after set
53. ntire area Mowing Cycle Robomow will stay in the Base Station until the next Mowing Cycle will start Robomow completes two Mowing Cycles per week in order to keep your lawn healthy and good looking However if your lawn requires more time to maintain your lawn you can easily adjust the time Robomow runs in a single Mowing Cycle The Operating Panel on the top of Robomow is where you manage the mower and operating settings Strong Cutting System Robomow s extra sharp blade enables to perform the first cut of the season when the grass is relatively high Availability The mowing width of Robomow 56cm and the powerful cutting system help Robomow to finish the job very fast and leave your lawn free for the family to enjoy LAWN FRRE TO ENJOY A Remote Control is available as an accessory and is used for driving Robomow to a separated zone if necessary It is also used for mowing small patches of grass that cannot be reached in automatic operation Grasscycling Robomow cuts the grass into very small clippings that are buried in the roots of the lawn where they decompose and act like a natural fertilizer Grass clippings contain 80 85 water and release valuable nutrients that return back into the soil It is the natural recycling of grass Robomow App Enables user friendly and intuitive operation of your Robomow and opens more menu options and features which are not available through the mower Operating Panel
54. oll to select Inactive Time from the Lawn i Inactive Options Menu Press co l Time 1 Scroll to select day s you want to deactivate l Press mg to toggle between Active and Inactive 1A black box means the day is Inactive F When done Scroll to select OK box and i press cof i Robomow will not operate on the days you have deactivated If too many days have been deactivated relative to your lawn size Check Inactive Time will be displayed 21 Robomow Operation Child Lock Section 4 4 1 Anti Section 4 4 2 Theft Rain ee Sensor ee Section 4 4 3 configure specific user Time And Hie Ea Section 4 3 4 preferences of Robomow Date HED Section 4 4 4 Language Section 4 4 5 LCD g Contrast Section 4 4 6 Sound GF Section 4 4 7 Robomow RS models To select Inactive Hours Scroll to select Inactive Time from the Lawn Inact ive ne Ole Options Menu Press co T Line aa st nd i Scroll to select between 1 or 2 time slot and j Hours 1 On d Hours2 Off press co ik aie elie a You can deactivate up to 2 time slots Scroll to togle the inactive window On Off Press eal i Hours A Set the start and end times for this time slot lbp HE Hes Scroll to select OK box Press co Robomow will not operate on the hours you have set Inactive hours are the same for all days of the week If too many hours have been deactivated relative to your lawn size Ch
55. on for tripping hazards From this point on Robomow Is ready to be charged Ro i mMm ow Once fully charged it will automatically mow your lawn Pa It mows You don t 19 Robomow RS models Chapter 4 Robomow Operation 4 1 Automatic Operation O During the One Time Setup you have asked to define the size of your lawn Robomow will derive the required Mowing Time for your lawn O The One Time Setup configures Robomow to perform automatically the following cycle of operations Depart from the Base Station Mow the lawn Return to the Base Station to recharge and get ready for the next scheduled Operation Continue mowing until completing the required time for the lawn area Mowing Cycle O Robomow stays at the Base Station during the default Inactive Time All day Sunday and nighttime daily 23 00 to 06 00 Inactive Time may be changed see Section 4 3 1 O Mowing Time is derived from the set lawn Area Mowing Time may be changed using the Intensity menu see Section 4 3 2 1 O Robomow mows the entire area Twice a week This frequency can be changed using the Interval menu see Section 4 3 2 2 Note Robomow has the power to mow high grass However when mowing high grass during the first use or the first mowing in the season initially you will see uneven patches of grass Please be patient as it may take a few days to one week to overcome and bring the lawn to an even height and co
56. ons You may change several of Robomow s default settings Use the Mower Options menu to select these options Child Lock The Child Lock feature prevents accidental pressing of keys buttons especially by children This feature is turned Off by default To turn this feature On set Child Lock to On O When Child Lock is turned On Keys Locked is displayed To temporarily release Keys Locked O Press then 3 The keys will relocked after 30 min without user intervention 27 Hear Wire Follow Hear Wire Follow n OFF All Zones By one Hear Wire Follow Distance Hower ptions Child Ch Lock Child Lock Off Robomow RS models 4 4 2 Anti Theft The Anti Theft feature alarms the surroundings in the event of unintended removal of the mower from its designated area By default Anti Theft is turned Off To turn the Anti Theft On for the first time Press fea to select Anti Theft from the Mower Options menu l Da e i a a es ee ee a ee Scroll to set Pin Code Press ej after each Enter Code i digit to move to the next one Press Eio oK Kio jlo jo i ok Reenter the same 4 digit PIN to confirm Reenter Code Press to oK EE 2 3 4 0k Tip Select an easily memorized number Write it down Bottom of Chapter 8 and keep it in a safe place 4 4 3 Rain Sensor The Rain Sensor feature halts operation on rainy or highly humid weather This is reco
57. r Box Used to deactivate halt the automatic operation mode and reactivate it as needed Also provides indication of Robomow s status Docking or Operating and the Perimeter Wire s health Power Box Mount Used for fixing the Power Box to a wall including Screws and dowels Template Used for installing a Narrow Pass Main Parts Introduction Operating Lamp Bumper with touch sensitive sensors STOP Button Carrying Handle Operating Panel Bumper Door Mowing Height Indicator Mowing Adjustment Knob Safety Switch Base Station Head Charging Adaptor Base Flippers x2 Stakes x6 Docking Indicator ON OFF button Operating Indicator Wire Indicator Table Of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Warranty Card PANNE PRTG AG seeds a ara cca tua cautlve a a E A 1 Planning the Perimeter Wire S Layout eiurnindiiren nnn E EE OA TE E E E 1 Lawn Types What does your lawn look like ccccccescecesseccseecesseeccseeeceeeessaeesesescsaeessseeesseecsaeeeceeeciseseseessnseeseseeesteeeenas 1 gro 9 2 1211510 Zones Type LIWN kelenna ee Oe a Re ert Se ee ee Ce nee ee eee ee 3 Select Base Station LOCAUOM smriessrorieo is ac anaitende a eeeneeehselesenanconeet E T 4 Determine Power BOX LOCAUOM aise sncectaicuctatictanieenl abies a a aa a 5 Planning the Perimeter Wire s Layout cic ccso toate stat
58. right side pegs numbered 1 3 Hold the wire around each peg 1 2 3 while driving the peg all the way into the ground 10 Sa Main Zone Main Zone Main Zone Main Zone Lay the Template Sub Zone Starting the Sub Zone Passage setup ff Sub Zone Lay Perimeter Wire w a be B through 1 4 pegs Sub Zone Sub Zone Initial Setup Leave the four pegs 4 7 standing half way out Bay the Panineter Wire through They will later be connected to the wire after you finish setting the Perimeter Wire around the Sub Zone O Complete setting Perimeter Wire around the Sub Zone until you come back to peg 4 O Lay the Perimeter Wire through pegs 4 7 in sequential order Insert the pegs all way to the ground to keep the wire attached to the ground Sub Zone Lay the wire along the Narrow Pass parallel to the first wire Maintain a 14 cm 0 5 ft distance between the wires in Pipl Ae be the pass O Back at the pass entrance Lay the wire through remaining pegs 5 6 Z Insert the pegs all way to the ground to keep the wire attached to the ground Ending the Sub Zone passage setup O Resume laying the Perimeter Wire in the Main Zone towards the Base Station 2 3 Separated Zone s If the lawn has one or more zones that are separated and if the mower cannot drive from one zone to the other an additional setting is required In such cases the mower wil
59. s In order to make sure Robomow drive into the Sub Zone and back we have to further examine the lawn area O What is the width of the Narrow Pass If the pass is 1 2 2 m 4 to 6 5 ft If the pass is 2 5m wide 6 5 to 16 ft wide O During Perimeter Wire setting O During Perimeter Wire You will use a simple Template setting supplied with your Robomow You will set the Perimeter This will guide the Perimeter Wire as in a regular Main Wire through the pass area Zone type lawn Robomow See Section 2 2 2 page 9 can navigate through the Main Zone Main Zone pass without special wire settings amp 2 5m 6 5 to 16 ft During One Time Setup You will set Robomow to work in a Sub Zone mode During One Time Setup See page 23 You will set Robomow to work in a Sub Zone mode See page 23 Main Zone 1 3 1 3 1 Planning Ahead gt gt If the pass is less than 1 2 m 4 ft wide set the lawn zones as Separated Zones See next Section 1 3 gt gt If the pass is more than 5 m 16 ft wide set the lawn as Main Zone Only type See previous Section 1 2 1 Main Zone Only gt gt Continue reading next Section Separated Zones as your lawn may be a combination of more than one type Separated Zones Type Lawn Separated Zones type lawn consists of two or more zones that are not connected Robomow cannot drive between these zones If you answer
60. s area O The minimum diameter of an Island should be 90 cm 3 ft If protected objects are grouped closely together demarcate them by a single continuous Perimeter Island The minimum distance of the Perimeter Wire from the protected area should be 32 cm 1 ft Therefore If protected objects are too close to the edge leave them out of the mowing area Setting a Narrow Pass A pass connects two larger zones of the lawn This pass may be narrow but it is wide enough to let Robomow drive through it The pass has to be at least 1 2 m 4 ft wide to allow Robomow to drive through it Following the Perimeter Wire Robomow drives between the Main Zone and the Sub Zone But while mowing each zone it does not cross over to the other one O Ifthe pass is wider than 2 m 6 5 ft there is NO need for any special setting of the Perimeter Wire Just include both the pass and the Sub Zone in the area covered by the Perimeter Wire O Ifthe pass is narrow 1 2 2 m 4 to 6 5 ft you have to set a special Perimeter Wire configuration in order to lead Robomow in and out of the pass A special Template is supplied with Robomow It is folded on top of the mower inside the box You use this Template to set the Narrow Pass This special setting of the Perimeter Wire will lead Robomow directly into the Narrow Pass and the pass entrance O Pause the process of Perimeter Wire setting in order to prepare the entrance to
61. s searching for the Base Station but Connect the charger to the mower or place it in the Base Station for charging Drive the mower manually using the remote control or carry it by hand for charging in the Base Station the battery voltage is too low to continue the searching process 35 Robomow RS models Message Probable Cause Event Corrective User Action Displayed Drive wheel motors have been working under a severe load during automatic or manual operation Start elsewhere Automatic operation is initiated while the robot Start inside is placed out of the Perimeter Wire loop Robomow got stuck in place It cannot continue driving Stuck in place Robomow has difficulty to turn in place because the front wheel is blocked by a hole or indentation It caused the mower to turn in place without detecting wire or bumper Switch off before lifting The user carries Robomow manually while the Safety Switch is On Waiting for Robomow has stopped the operation it does Signal not detect a signal 7 3 Other Problems Problem Encountered Dull blade Grass is too high in relation to the set cutting Poor quality of height mowing Grass is wet Accumulation of grass clippings around the blade Mower doesnt find the Base Station or the mower acquires adjacent wire while following the wire in Near Wire Follow mode There is a Perimeter Island Obstacle or Narrow Passage
62. sidewalk driveway where it cannot be securely fastened 2 6 2 Base Station Assembly Base Station Head Charging Adaptor LA Stakes x 6 Flippers x 2 2 6 3 Base Station Head and Base O Remove the Base Station Head from the Base Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect the Power Box from the plug socket before any approach to the Base Station charging contacts pins A Pull Pull the lever A upward Push the Base Station head from the front side in the direction marked B The head will slide out 13 Robomow RS models 2 1 O Feed both the Perimeter Wire A and the Extension Cable B through the slot in the rear side of the Base Station O Attach the Perimeter Wire connector to the Base Station Head A O Attach the 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable to the Base Station Head B if not already connected O Make sure that the Perimeter Wire and the 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable are through the slot in the back of the Base Station O Align the Base Station Head to the front of the Base Station C Slide it in place along the side channels Push forward until the Head clicks into place O Feed the 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable all the way to the Power Box Insert 2 rear Placing The Base Station stakes Place Base Station on the Perimeter Wire O Position the Base Station front facing a Anti Clockwise direction along the oe 3 lawn s edge ee O Place the Base Station on the Perime
63. st be collected recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner Return the old power pack to an approved battery recycler Splicing the Perimeter Wire If the Perimeter Wire needs to be spliced Use the connectors supplied in Robomow s box It is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection Box from plug socket O Strip 1 cm 0 5 inch of each wire end together O Twist the stripped ends together using pliers p ai ire O Insert the twisted wires into the splicing connector connector i O Screw the wire connector on the twisted wires make sure it is tight p IMPORTANT p Neither Twisted cables nor a screw terminal insulated with insulation tape are a satisfactory splice Soil moisture will cause such conductors to oxidize and which later leads to a broken circuit Maintenance of the Base Station Area O Keep the Base Station entrance and area clean of leaves sticks twigs or any other debris that usually accumulate in such areas O NEVER spray a water hose directly on the Base Station O Be careful when trimming around the Base Station with a powered weed trimmer as damage to the Extension Cable may occur O Inthe event of damage to any part of the Extension Cable stop use of the Mower and Base Station disconnect Extension Cable and replace it Storing the Mower during Winter O Follow the instructions in Section 6 2 Charging Out of Season 41 Robomow RS models Chapter 10 Accessori
64. start the Push the carrying handle down back to its position to Handle Lifted operation enable automatic operation Key Pressed One of i cae aati panel buttons is Press i to confirm the message and to continue constantly pressed operation This message is displayed to inform only l l Press the button and then press the button menu Mow Overheat The mowing motor has been working under a No need for action Robomow will renew automatically cooling severe load for too long of a time the operation as the mowing motor will cool down Make sure the Base Station is connected to the mains supply Power Box Perimeter Switch is not turned on Disconnect the Power Box from the mains power and or not connected to the zone intended to mow reconnect after 10 seconds No wire signal The Perimeter Wire is not connected to the Check the Perimeter Switch is connected to the correct Base Station Perimeter Switch zone and is turned on The Perimeter Wire is cut Check the connection of the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station Perimeter Switch Check for cut in the Perimeter Wire The operation is delayed as Robomow detects No need for action Rain detected rain on the scheduled time it should start the the message is displayed until the Robomow will not automatic operation from the Base Station detect rain and will start mowing The maximum operating time has been reached displayed in non Base Station zone Recharge battery Mower i
65. te to state Always follow the safety instructions specified in this Manual Warranty Card
66. ter Wire O Align the center marking on the front of the Base with the wire O After the Base Station has been positioned insert 2 rear stakes into the Base Station holes Only after the complete setup will be tested you will insert the 4 remaining stakes See Section 3 3 5 14 Initial Setup 2 8 Installing the Power Box at s The Power Box MUST 2 8 1 Determining Power Box Location be mounted vertically Consider the following in order to install the Power Box at its optimal in order to maintain its water resistance eaan o oa location yy s AA are as O Locate it outside the lawn perimeter B wea ae O Select an easily accessed spot O Prefer a dry and sheltered location O Select an area close to an electrical outlet O The Power Box is to be mounted vertically 2 8 2 Power Box Mounting O Mount the metal bracket onto the vertical surface with the provided Screws O Place the Power Box above the metal bracket and slide it into place along the vertical surface O Connect the DC Cable from the Power Box to the 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable Power Box Indicators 2 9 At the Power Box Location O Connect the Power Box to a regular plug socket 230 120 Volts AC l F f The Docking Indicator 1 will light up if the Mower is in its Base Station Vy soe The Operating Indicator 3 will light up if the Mower is not in its Base Station 15 Robomow RS models Chapter 3 Prep
67. the Narrow Pass Initial Setup pl iF n Perimeter Island Min 90 cm 3 ft eZ O There should be a 40 cm 1 3 ft distance between the Perimeter ms PCK6003A Robomow RS models O Lay the Template on the ground at the entrance to the Narrow Pass The arrow points towards the entrance to the Narrow Pass in the direction of the Sub Zone Insert by hand half way in 7 pegs into the 7 holes numbered 1 7 Lift the Template up so the pegs are left loosely stuck in the ground Lay the Perimeter Wire through the four right side pegs numbered M A Hold the wire around each peg 1 2 3 4 while driving the peg all the way into the ground Leave pegs 5 7 standing half way out They will be connected to the wire later Continue laying the Perimeter Wire through the pass towards the Sub Zone Straight line at a minimum distance of 45 cm 1 5 ft from the pass right side edge Pause at the end of the Pass in order to set the other end of the Narrow Pass There should be a 40 cm 1 3 ft distance between the Sub Zone Perimeter Wire and the pass exit Turn the Template and lay it on the ground at the entrance to the Sub Zone The arrow points towards the Sub Zone Insert by hand half way in 7 pegs into the 7 holes numbered 1 7 Lift the Template up so the pegs are left loosely stuck in the ground Lay the Perimeter Wire through the three
68. the instructions Inspect the area mowed by Robomow and remove stones sticks wires bones and other objects once a week Objects struck by the blades may be thrown and cause severe injuries to people 10 In case of abnormal vibrations stop the mower switch off the Safety Switch and check for any damage of the blade Replace worn or damaged blades to preserve balance If vibration continues call for service 11 Keep hands and feet away from the cutting blades and other moving parts 12 Always switch off the Safety Switch before lifting the mower or attempting any adjustments Do not to touch the blades before the blades have come to a complete stop 13 Never attempt to service or adjust the mower while it is in operation 14 When programming the automatic schedule do not leave the machine to operate unattended if you know that there are pets children or people in the vicinity 15 Do not use Robomow for any purpose other than for which it is intended 16 Do not operate Robomow if any safety feature or device is damaged or inoperable 17 Never allow anyone to ride or sit on mower 18 Warning When there is a risk of a lightning storm disconnect the Perimeter Wire from the Base Station Perimeter Switch and the Power Box 230V 120V plug from the mains socket 19 Keep all guards shields safety devices and sensors in place Repair or replace damaged parts including decals Do not operate Robomow if any parts are damage
69. tling the wire will become invisible under the growth of new grass As soon as Robomow starts operating it turns on a signal that runs along the Perimeter Wire This signal keeps Robomow within its working zones and away from preset demarcated areas 1 2 Lawn Types What does your lawn look like There are 3 basic types of lawns Some lawns are combinations of more Main Zone Only than one type Your first task is to determine which type is yours Main Zone Only Robomow will simply mow this lawn within its set boundaries Main Zone Sub Zones Main Zone Robomow will mow the Main Zone and will move automatically to the Sub Zone s Separated Zones Robomow will mow each zone separately Its movement between zones is restricted Thus you will plan ahead how Robomow is to be moved from one area to the other Main Zone Separated Zone 1 2 1 Main Zone Only Type Lawn The Main Zone Only lawn consists of one whole area It has no Sub Zones and no Separated Zones ine At least If you answer yes to the all of the following questions 4 5 meters 13 16 ft wide your lawn is a Main Zone Only type lawn J Is your grass area one continuous zone And J Are all areas of your lawn wide enough for Robomow to navigate through More than 4 5 meters 13 16 ft wide at its narrowest point Robomow will automatically leave the Base Station to mow your grass Main Zone Only Robomow RS 630
70. tors supplied with Robomow Neither Twisted cables nor a screw terminal insulated with insulation tape are a satisfactory splice Soil moisture will make other conductors oxidize which will later cause a broken circuit Back at the Base Station Completing the Perimeter Wire Setup Strip back 5 mm 1 4 inches Once the Perimeter Wire loop is completed and pegged to the ground you complete the setup by attaching the beginning and the end of the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station Head O Hold both ends of the Perimeter Wire the wire that started the loop is the one with an attached connector O Twist the two wires O Trim the end without the connector to make both of equal length Remove any excess wire and strip back 5 mm 1 4 inches of insulation from the wire end 12 Initial Setup O Peg the two Perimeter Wires down to the ground using the Small flat screwdriver same peg leaving enough loose wire Twist together the two loose parts Insert the end of the wire without the connector into the hole of the other wire s connector Use a small flat screwdriver to tighten and secure this wire into the connector 2 6 Assembling the Base Station 2 6 1 Laying and fastening power cord Safety Avoid injury The Extension Cable should be securely fastened to the ground It should never present a tripping hazard The power cord should cross over soft surfaces ONLY It should not cross over hard surfaces e g
71. w RS models 4 3 4 To edit a Separated Zone The following can be changed for a Separated Zone Area Edge Terminate and Base Station 1 Scroll to select the new area size Press o O To change the Area of a Separated Zone Edge Terminate indicates to Robomow how far to mow the edge before starting to mow the inner lawn O To change the Edge Terminate settings of a Separated Zone 1 Scroll to select Edge Terminate Press g Set Press K9 to select Set Distance i l l Scroll to enter a Distance Press co i L e e e e e al Learn Distance o Place Robomow facing the Perimeter Wire Press co Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire o When Robomow has completed a full turn around the Edae press Cstor_ Press fea to allow Robmow to i d Learn the Distance If an additional Base Station has been added to a Separated Zone Base Station has to be set to Yes O Tochang 7 777 TT TT gt Te d Zone Scroll to select Base Station Press co D tit aati an aaa ca Scroll to select Yes and No Press co l 1 Yes an additional Base Station I Islands In rare cases you may notice that the mower circles a Perimeter Island unnecessarily while searching for the Base Station The Islands option helps overcome this situation To avoid such cases turn the Islant e feerewre an P l l Scroll to select required Zone Press co PSS seSes l l l Scroll to select On Of
72. well ventilated and avoid exposure to direct sunlight or rain Do not pack the Power Box inside a plastic bag it will over heat At the end of each mowing session Robomow will automatically recharge at the Base Station Charging time takes up to 2 hours depending on conditions 6 1 Charging During the Season The Base Station is the primary charging source when Robomow is docking and will maintain the optimal battery charge while awaiting departure 6 2 Charging Out of Season During out of season months such as winter it is required to keep Robomow continuously charged to avoid damage to the batteries The mower should be stored and charged at temperature higher then 10 C Connect Robomow directly to the Power Box as follows O Remove Robomow from its Base Station O Remove the Base Station Head Charging Adaptor by lifting the front lever up and pushing the Adaptor forward from behind the Base Station See Section 2 6 3 O Unplug the 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable and the Perimeter Wire from the Base Station Head O Place the cap at the end of the 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable and on the exposed connector to protect it from rain and corrosion Cover also the Perimeter Wire connector O Disconnect the DC Cable coming from the Power Box to the 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable Lift the rubber seal behind the Base Station Head Charging Adaptor upwards to reveal the connector Connect the DC Cable to the Base Station Hea

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