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1. O If the 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 L Pass This special setting of the Perimeter Wire will lead Robomow directly into the Narrow Pass O There should be a 40 cm 1 3 ft distance between the Perimeter LES f and the pass entrance O Pause the process of Perimeter Wire setting in order to prepare the entrance to the Narrow Pass Robomow RS models Lay the Template lt Ar Nd rS K s Sub Zone Main Zone Insert by hand half way in 7 pegs into the 7 holes Starting the Sub Zone Passage setup numbered 1 7 O Lay the Template on the ground at the entrance to the Narrow Pass 4 The START arrow points towards the entrance to the Narrow Pass in the direction of the Sub Zone aE Insert T 7 pegs O Lift the Template up so the pegs are left loosely stuck in the ground Qm NS d Sub Zone Ss Say ES pd j DAS SS Main Zone NS O Lay the Perimeter Wire thr
2. Robomow Original Operating Instructions EN Robotic Mower Operating Manual RS612 RS622 RS630 TS1000 TS1800 MS1000 MS1800 WWW ROBOMOW COM WWW ROBOMOW EU DOC6011A Robomow RS models Robomow Eu Deciaration of Conformity Manufacturer F Robotics Acquisitions Ltd The products covered by this Declaration Hatzabar St Industrial Zone 26 Volt Battery operated Robotic Lawn Mower model PO Box 1412 Pardesiya Robomow RS models with Base Station 42815 Israel F Robotics Acquisitions Ltd declares under sole responsibility that the products identified above conform to the Directives below Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC Standards referenced EN ISO 12100 2010 EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Standards referenced EN 55014 1 2011 EN 55014 2 2008 EN 61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 3 2008 Noise Directive 2000 14 EC Standards referenced BS EN ISO 3744 2010 ISO 11094 1991 RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU Technical file representative Mr Gerome De Schutter Friendly Robotics BV Address Expeditieweg 4 6 Andelst 6673 Netherlands hereby declare that the above product conforms to the requirements as specified above She Abe Shai Abramson Senior VP R amp D F Robotics Acquisitions Ltd Israel 26 November 2013 The products are manufactured by F Robotics Acquisitions Friendly Robotics C CE approved Friendly Robotics 2014 A All rights reserved No part of this document may be photo
3. 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 Robomow may be re charged at Power Box 6 2 Charging Out of Season P During out of season months such as winter it is required to keep Robomow MEM 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 p 63 O Unplug the 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable and the Perimeter Wire from the Base Station Head 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable 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 Head Note This is not the same place the 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable was connected to the Base Station Head when it
4. Zone A Area 200 3000 1 Scroll to select the Area of the added I i Separated Zone Press B cone A set Add Another l Select H to exit or scroll to v to add another I Separated Zone Press I 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 Remove Scroll to select the zone to be removed Select ta remove Press BB us SubZone 1 I 1 Select ull to remove or scroll to x to exit OK to I 1 Press B Remove 24 Robomow Operation 4 3 3 3 Edit Select to edit Hain Zone Area 7 200 300nF To edit the Main Zone Only the Area of the Main Zone can be changed I A I Scroll to select the new area size Press sg to E update area I To edit a Sub Zone The Area and the Sub Zone Entry can be changed O To change the Area of a Sub Zone i Scroll to select the Sub Zone you want to edit Select to edit Press fee p NNMMIMENE SubZone 1 Area 7 200 300nF I 1 Scroll to select the new area size r Press 9 to update Area i E d O Sub Zone Entry There are two methods to change the Sub Zone Entry using Update Diane or Learn Distance Area Scroll to select Sub Zone Entry I ieee ce i Press B 1 k Subzone Entry 4 I l 1 Press 99 to select By Distance p
5. d i By distance A I Update Distance es ar a aE l lt i Press S9 to Update Distance E 4 Update Distance De ts haa ih 1 Learn Distance Urdate Distance E m OK Set Distance select Learn Distance Press K9 DES d Learn Distance F Going to Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire Gubzonel 1 5m 16 ft Press stop J Press fey to exit Press STOP to sel Robomow RS models 4 3 4 To edit a Separated Zone Select to edit The following can be changed for a Separated Zone Area Edge Zone A Terminate and Base Station O To change the Area of a Separated Zone Zone A Area 200 3007 BG Edge Terminate indicates to Robomow how far to mow the edge before starting to mow the inner lawn O Tochange the Edge Terminate settings of a Separated Zone There are two methods of updating Edge Terminate Set Distance and Learn Distance Zune A Edge Terminate gt icine densis duscehs A k By distance 4 Press Sg to select Set Distance k Set DizsLance 4 i z 1 Scroll to enter a Distance Press B Learn Distance eai RE wee mL IEEE Ee E em o l Amer Pme mei ee Rad Learn Distance o Place Robomow facing the Perimeter Wire Press D Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire o When Robomow has completed a full turn around the Edge press stor Press gg to allow Robmow to Learn the Distance If an additional Base Station has been added to a Separate
6. 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 31 32 33 34 35 Product End of Use 36 37 38 39 10 Introduction 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
7. Press ej to select Language from the Mower Options menu l a e E e a E E Robomow Operation Time Setup Time Format Set Time E 45 OK Set Time k Set Date 4 Date Format Set Date Tz 03 2011 OK Set Date po urs Date Format 4 i en S r dd nm yy 4 mm dd yy Select Lansuase English 29 Robomow RS models 4 4 6 4 4 8 4 5 LCD Contrast Press I9 to select LCD Contrast from the I Mower Options menu I 1 Press S9 to select Sound from the Mower I 1 Options menu 1 Scroll to select On Off Press Mobile Comm System Set this menu to On when using the GSM Module which is avaiable as an accessory Refer to Paragraph 10 Accessories The GSM Module enables remote alerts through the Robomow App nino nimii rr i ga E 4 Mobile Comm i Scroll to select Mobile Comn System i Suster 1 from the Lawn Option menu Press yoo E I Press Sg to select On Off esit d Osh EN duis n t 3 i On Off pr c c c c c c c c c c 1 i Press to select the Message Type i l s Pehcschualu Ax 1 Theft Detect or Operation Stop than chuc F Message T yp i press J to select On Off E CIE M ML UM NEM E el et a 1 1 GS Wicedials i Press 99 to activate the GSM Module Activate a a 4 Manual Operation Manual Operation is used when mowing the lawn at unscheduled times o
8. Scroll to select Operations from the Lawn i I I rerationz E Interval Options menu Press B Scroll to select All Zones By Zone Press le i I I If By Zone is selected scroll to select Zone b I I 1 Press Scroll to increase or decrease the Intensity level The Intensity default is 0 and can be changed from 50 to 50 After Setting the Intensity one of the following messages will be displayed Intensity Updated When the selected value was accepted Press eq to set or to re select Press 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 Shorter intervals between cycles create shorter growth periods Longer intervals allow for longer grass growth periods O Grass growth rate changes during the year depending on temperature grass type fertilizing and etc O The default Interval is Twice a week O 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 O 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 O The minimum Interval is Every 2 Days but it is a
9. Section 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 1 3 1 Types of Separated Zone setups EM LL 200 m 2150 fe A separated zone that can be completely 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 same peg Base Station 3 Robomow RS models 1 4 1 4 1 Or Separated Zone larger than 200 m 2150 ft Optional Power Box amp Base Station A separated zone that requires more than a 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 ch
10. Switch off the Safety Switch and use heavy gloves to clean and remove the grass clippings Mower doesmt 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 that prevents the mower to complete its drive towards the Base Station in Near Wire Follow mode Reduce the Near Wire Follow Distance in the menu from the default 7 36 Troubleshooting Problem Encountered Probable Cause Event Corrective User Action Mower does not dock properly and sometimes miss the Base Station contacts Height differences between the lawn and the Base Station surface Fill some ground to flat the lawn with the Base Station to allow smooth entrance to the station Wire underneath the Base Station is not tight and placed in the middle of the Station Confirm the wire underneath the Base Station is straight tighten and centered below the Base Station Base Station is setup on a side slope Move the Base Station to a relatively level ground Abase station is placed too close to the corner of the lawn Move the Base Station within 3 meters from a corner Uneven mowing Robomow does not complete mowing at the min time due to inactive time during the Mowing Cycle Minimize the Inactive Time windows to allow Robomow to complete the Mowing Cycle faster and to achieve e
11. blades according to the table below or more often if they are severely dulled Lawn Size Instructions At the end of the season swap the blades 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 Toremove 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 H IMPORTANT H T 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 Maintenance and Storage Disposing the Old Bat
12. care has never been so easy 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 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 MA AM h Y Follow the 1 3 rule mow no more than 1 3 of the length of the grass d Es al Proper mowing will produce short clippings that will not cover up the grass Tm ERI F n mom j a surface i 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 resi
13. covering close the Perimeter Wire loop amp d Leave 30cm 12inches JW O Start laying the wire in a Anti Clockwise direction T starting point y O Continue to pull the Perimeter Wire out of its covering laying it loosely as you walk along the lawn edge H i you get to any area object that needs care or special boundaries Anti Clockwise i i 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 2 1 2 Laying the 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 After uncoiling Sections of wire before inserting pegs use the RoboRuler to determine the distance of the wire from lawn edge or obstacles RoboRuler is supplied with Robomow If the edge is slopping max 15 is allowed or a wall the distance from the edge is 40 cm 1 3 ft If the edge is a flat area or a cliff the distance from the edge is 32 cm 1 ft If there is a hard obstacle that does not need protection as a Perimeter Island near the perimeter Perimeter Wire should be at least 1 m 3 3 ft away from it If the edge is not a wall a fence or other obstacle you may move the Perimeter Wire closer to the ed
14. deactivated relative to your lawn size Check Inactive Time will be displayed 21 Robomow RS models To select Inactive Hours Inact ive gt Time Xd I Scroll to select Inactive Time from the Lawns Options Menu Press B Scroll to select between 1 or 2 time slot and Hours 1 On 4 Hours 2 OFF press B Lobeece ees You can deactivate up to 2 time slots Scroll to togle the inactive window On Off Hours 1 0 Set the start and end times for this time slot EL m 06 00 OK Scroll to select OK box Press B I I I i Press fag I I I 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 Check 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 Ifthe 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 Tochange the Intensity follow these steps
15. in a Sub Zone mode During One Time Setup See page 2 You will set Robomow to work in a Sub Zone mode Main Zone 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 gt gt If the pass is more than 5 m 16 ft wide set the lawn as Main Zone Only type See previous Section Main Zone Only b Continue reading next Section Separated Zones as your lawn may be a combination of more than one type 1 3 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 yes to at least one of the following questions your lawn is of the Separated Zones type Main Zone Are parts of your lawn separated by fences sidewalks or other objects Separated Zone s that Robomow cannot pass Or 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 Are zones of your lawn situated at lower or higher level O fany of the above descriptions fits your lawn Robomow will be set to work in Separate Zones bb 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
16. or pets are nearby 4 It is 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 T 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 8 Make sure to layout and install the Perimeter Wire according to 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 progr
17. replace it Storing the Mower during Winter O Follow the instructions in Section 6 4 Charging Out of Season 41 Robomow RS models Chapter 10 Accessories Blade Set Keep a spare blade set on hand e Sharp blades are important e for safety and good cutting performance Battery Used to renew the life of the existing battery and refresh cutting capacity Perimeter Wire For larger lawns or additional zones Peg Pack 50 For larger lawns or additional zones Wire Repair Connectors Used for repairing or splicing wires as needed Plot Connectors Used for connecting the completed Perimeter Wire set up to the perimeter switch or Base Station Base Station and Power Box Used for enabling multiple mowing cycles in a Separated Zone Remote Control Used to Manually drive and mow anywhere Includes a Safety function to prevent accidental use Perimeter Switch For zones that are not connected to the Base Station Batteries Pack for Perimeter Switch Preferable for areas where electricity is not available or not close enough to the Perimeter Switch Perimeter Wire Break Detector Used for finding the exact location of a break in the Perimeter Wire GSM Module Enables remote alerts through the Robomow App for all RS and TS models 42 Tips for maintaining your lawn Chapter 11 Tips for maintaining your lawn Robomow Lawn
18. screwdrivers 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 fi 4h oh C What type of lawn areas do you prepare Main Zone Only Main Sub Zones Separated Zones combination of types Are there protected or excluded areas on the lawn Perimeter Islands Are there any slopes that Robomow should avoid Are there edges of pools ponds cliffs etc that need an extra distance from the Perimeter Wire g g Starting Point 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 po 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 B 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 Perimeter Wire do not Station location Later at the end of the setup this part of the wire will remove the plastic
19. 3 i Chapter 4 4 Chap Chap E mE Section 4 3 2 SO Section 4 4 2 iin zn es mfia Section 4 3 3 Gensor Section 4 4 3 Lawn Options is used to Mower Options is used to configure lawn and mowing configure specific user Time Anal Ee parameters Islands IE Section 4 34 preferences of Robomow Date Section 4 4 4 Lee Hear Wire anaia Fal 1 ow 3 Section 4 3 5 Section 4 4 5 e LED O Contrast Section 4 4 6 2010 D Section 4 4 7 Mohileramrm Section 4 4 8 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 B Scroll to select the requested option M Press KY to configure that option i Options I Prees 7g to move one step back I 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 Scroll to select Inactive Time from the Lawn Inact ive e 1 r F Options Menu Press B Time cu I Lo omo E Re E um Scroll to select day s you want to deactivate Press tg to toggle between Active and Inactive 1A black box means the day is Inactive When done Scroll to select OK box and press B Robomow will not operate on the days you have deactivated If too many days have been
20. 3 to start the test Robomow drives towards the Base Station and Searching Base is displayed ty Searching Base If the mower does not start the test then one of the following messages will be displayed 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 Perimeter 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 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 Scroll to select approximate area of the Main I i Zone 1 I I Press B i Main Zone Area 7 200 300m E Test Mire Position 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 e
21. 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 3 9 arrows until your selection is displayed O Press Sto select the value shown on the display O Press go go back or to cancel 16 3 3 3 3 3 5 Peg Base Preparing Robomow If you wish to quit the process during setup I Press to proceed Scroll to select qj mark Set Date i Scroll to select a value dd mm yy i Set Date r i E i Press S9 to set a value l iE 037 2011 OK Set Time Scroll to select a value hh mm i Set Time i Press S9 to set a value Test Base Station Position O Press S
22. Charging Adaptor 2 Base 3 Flippers x2 4 Stakes x6 Power Box 1 Docking Indicator 2 ON OFF button 3 Operating Indicator 4 Wire Indicator VIII 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 MEDIUM 1 Planning the Perimeter Wire s Layout ssssssssesseeeeeenenene enne entente entente teens tnnt teen tnnt tne 1 Lawn Types What does your lawn look like ssssssssssenee eene nennt nennen ener 1 oeparated Zones Type aW ioter teet iate pd peni te teats Eod enc ico Ped Ree elvis at S uet edd eee 3 Select Base Station Location eoe p eere et e Ee ete P Re EE ERR ed 4 Determine Power Box Location tede eden eeu ie feed EE ie du id mona 5 Planning the Perimeter Wire s Layout isrener enne eet enne tnnt a i sn tnnt teen ne 5 UMiGi Al Stu py M H 7 Perimeter Wire Setup net aen D etait aded e ee ie Or erc nra E LR t cdd 7 Special cases of Perimeter Wire S tup ccececceseecesceseseeseecesceaeseesesaeaesaeseeeceaeseeaesaeaeaesesansaesesaeaeseeaesesesateeaseereneaeeees 8 Separated Zone S pid ederent tes codi ee Bret teet eel a eee ine ee neces 11 Fastening Perimeter Wire to the Ground cccececsecceeescee
23. Outdoor use Yet it should be placed in a sheltered dry well ventilated spot The Power Box should not be exposed to direct sunlight or rain 20 m 65 ft Extension Cable low voltage 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 need boundaries Robomow will turn when it collides with these obstacles However for the gentlest and most silent operation you may prefer to 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 Slopes Perimeter Slope O The Perimeter Wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 1096 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 100 cm Length 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
24. Robomow mows the lawn and then drives itself back to the Base Station to be charged and ready for its next scheduled mowing 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 require a Perimeter Wire around them Generates signal along the wire Charges Robomow s battery Robomow detects the signal and changes direction as it reaches the wire Perimeter Wire as a virtual wall visible only to Robomow 5m am E hm Tree surrounded by a groove ditch or flower beds requires a wire around it Robomow Your robot Qur expertise V 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 independen
25. 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 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 itis not mowing Base Station Stakes Used for securing the Base Station to the ground VII 11 12 13 14 15 Extension Cable 20 meters 65 ft Low voltage cable Power 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 Remote Control supplied with RS630 only Used to manually drive and mow anywhere Main Parts Introduction Robomow 1 Operating Lamp 2 Bumper with touch sensitive sensors 3 STOP Button Carrying Handle 4 Operating Panel Under the Hood 3 1 Bumper Door 2 Mowing Height Indicator 3 Mowing Adjustment Knob 4 Safety Switch Base Station 1 Base Station Head
26. Zone Sub Zone s type lawn Is your grass area one continuous area Are parts of your lawn separated from the Main Zone through between these zones 1 2 5 meters 4 16 ft g 1 Is there a Narrow Pass that is wide enough for Robomow to drive 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 Zones 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 1 1 2 2 m 4 to 6 5 ft If the pass is 1 2 2 m 4 to 6 5 ft If the pass is 2 5 m 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 P 2 2 pace 9p can navigate through the Main Zone pass without special wire settings 2 5m 6 5to 16 ft During One Time Setup You will set Robomow to work
27. able 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 LAWN FREE TO ENJOY 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 The Robomow App can be downloaded from the Apps Store Ep Robomow App is compatible with Smartphones Tablets that use one of p gt bicis the following Operating Systems Android Google or iOS Apple The mobile device has to include Bluetooth Low Energy BLE n e branded as Bluetooth SMART SCAM The following mobile devices include BLE O Samsung Galaxy SIII Galaxy S4 and STOP Note Il O Apple s iPhone 4S iPhone 5 iPad 3rd amp 4th generation iPad Mini and others O 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 Scanning 04 26 Robomow VI Robomow RS models Robomow Perimeter
28. als and workmanship when used under normal residential purposes for a period of 24 months 12 months for the batteries beginning from the date of purchase 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 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 Cost of regular maintenance service parts or procedures such as blades or blade sharpening Any product or part that has been altered misused abused or requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance Normal wear and tear including fading of paint or plastic parts e Costof installation or reinstallation removal of installation or any costs or damages associated with improper installation or use of product Any product that has been opened repair
29. amming 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 damaged 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 n 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
30. and press B If you do have another Sub Zone s O Choose the a mark and repeat the Sub Zone procedure See Section I Scroll to select Fig mark I pese Press B i After Setup is Complete Once the wire setup is complete you can drive additional pegs at 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 installation for tripping hazards Preparing Robomow X y Add Another Sub one Press STOP at Zone Entry SubZone 1 Area 7 200 300nF SubZonel Set P3 Add another Sub 7onel Set AA Add another W a From this point on Robomow is ready to be charged Once fully charged it will automatically mow your lawn Robomow Your robot Our expertise 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 a
31. angerous 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 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 Robomow RS models Safety Warnings amp Precautions Use 1 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
32. arge 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 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 lifetime O Place the Base Station on a relatively level 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 Planning Ahead Determine Power Box Location O The Power Box will be connected to the Base Station Power Box fixed i to the wall O Select a 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
33. ch 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 Main Zone Only Type Lawn The Main Zone Only lawn consists of one whole area It has no Sub Zones and no Separated Zones C 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 Oj 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 models gt gt If your lawn does not match this description read the next Sections to find the style of your lawn bb If your lawn is Main Zone Only you can skip to Section ft dof this chapter to determine Base Station Wa Narrow Pass location 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 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 If you answer yes to all of the following questions your lawn is a Main
34. 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 on 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 wi
35. copied 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 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 Introduction 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 T S AN Ea AH EZ S ai 1 Safety alerts symbol WARNING This is a d
36. d Zone Base Station has to be set to Yes O Tochange the Base Station setting of a Separated Zone c NGA P E Zone A Scroll to select Base Station Press B Base Station I i Scroll to select Yes and No Press D 1 Yes an additional Base Station 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 Islands feature On Select Zone Scroll to select required Zone P B a ee Hai i crolli to select require one Fress E in june Off 4 3 5 Near Wire Follow In the Main Zone when Robomow completes its operation or when the Home button instructs it to Go To Base it drives 4 4 4 4 1 itself to the Base Station Robomow Operation 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 i Press 89 to select Near Wire Follow from the Lawn Options menu I Co g ee ee ee ee 4 Scroll to select All Zones By Zone If By Zone H is selected scroll to select Zone Press gg L i Scroll to select On Off l Off Robomow will drive centered along the wire I m 4 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
37. d in the box They are Box Soil moisture causes the conductors to waterproof and give a reliable electrical connection oxidize and after a while This results in broken circuit Check if the lawn is free from branches stones or other s Robomow objects that can damage the blade before operating the is noisy and Damaged or unbalanced blade Robomow vibrates Replace the blade LCD display Press the CANCEL DOWN buttons for more than 3 Plu The language setting was changed or not pons is in a foreign seconds This is a shortcut to the Language menu correctly set language Change the language Mowing or charging times are shorter than usual This behavior is normal at low temperatures below 15 C 59 F No action is required 37 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 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 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 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
38. d 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 2 9 At the Power Box Location O Connect the Power Box to a regular plug socket 230 120 Volts AC yw py The Docking Indicator 1 will light up if the Mower is in its Base Station Xt The Operating Indicator 3 will light up if the Mower is not in its Base Station 15 Initial Setup The Power Box MUST be mounted vertically in order to maintain its water resistance g LO Power Box Indicators Robomow RS models Chapter 3 Preparing 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 Toraisethe cutting height turn Anti Clockwise Tolower the cutting height turn Clockwise O The cutting height
39. dge Having completed the process Robomow enters the Base Station drives back and stops in front of the Base Station The following message is displayed EE l iud Succeeded Wire Test Special Cases If an Adjust Wire message is displayed The mower stops and drives backward O Move the wire slightly inward O Press Sg to repeat the Wire Test If at any point you wish to move the mower outward to enlarge the covered area press Stop The mower stops and display the message Quit the setup H O Do not respond yet Process Jy O Move the wire slightly outward O Place the mower in front of the changed Section of wire Quit the setup Fi process Test Mire Position Testina Mire 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 Zone Add Another PH 1 Press S9 to quit the set up process a eee e10 be ee EEN RAE A A EEE 3 Sub one M If you do have Sub Zone s 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 3 4 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 I 1Scroll to select the approximate Area of the Sub Zone Press B If you don t have an additional Sub Zone O Choose the x mark
40. e Perimeter Wire Maintain a minimum of 1 5 m 5 ft between wires of adjacent islands H caurioN 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 this area Perimeter Island Min 90 cm 3 ft 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
41. e connected to the Perimeter Wire of the Main Zone Main Power The Separated Zone will have its Box amp Base j 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 ONE the Perimeter Switch accessory than 200 m 2150 ft Seta Perimeter Wire in the Separated Zone Setup for a Separated Zone that requires BN Optional Power Box more than a single operation to complete i amp Base stati n mow the area O Additional separate Station including a Power Box optional accessories are required for this installation 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 Apond swimming pool or watercourse at lawn s edge 24 2 5 OR Grass level more than 70 cm 2 ft higher than outer area O Setthe 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 such a barrier exists you may set the Perimeter Wire at the Long distance of 40 c
42. e without detecting wire or bumper 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 before lifting The user carries Robomow manually while the Safety Switch is On Switch Off the Safety Switch before carrying Robomow Waiting for Signal Robomow has stopped the operation it does not detect a signal 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 7 3 Other Problems Problem Encountered Probable Cause Event Corrective User Action Poor quality of mowing Dull blade Switch between the two blades to use the sharp side which was not use yet Replace blades Grass is too high in relation to the set cutting height 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 it is the fast growing season use Robomow more frequently to maintain the lawn see Section Increase Decrease Operations Grass is wet Accumulation of grass clippings around the blade For best cut operate Robomow when the grass is dry It is recommended no to mow in the early morning hours
43. ed modified or altered by anyone other than a Friendly Robotics authorized repair facility 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 Repairs necessary due to water damage 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 o
44. esceeceeeeceeenesecaecacsecaececeesacsecaesacaecuececaesaeesaeeataesaeeesaesateesaeeatats 12 Back at the Base Station Completing the Perimeter Wire Setup ccceccccecesseeceeesceeceeeeceecaeeeceeeeeeesaeeecaeeateesaeeaeaeens 12 Assembling the Base Station Placing The Base Sfat i acre o et e aute eM r tete Ln edd dra de acd Installing the Power Box At the Power Box Location 1 cede HER t E HORE NEU aside EROR RD Or OE ERREUR ERE 15 Preparing RODOMOW eR M a aaae 16 Adjustthe Cutting Helght 5 sont tic cal eei cet tenete ed ee odo teo tot tam fruta tagen tecta edens a decent ca 16 Insert the F se oe ERREUR ERE UE ere EE 16 One Time Setup Step By St p rennir eni nte e d eee eerte ines Ra dae ca eoe doc denas 16 After Set p is Complete est eco vr ES dete etie e pique ete a are des 19 Robomow Operatioii 5 2 d atit site eet iR i o esci d eet du iu es A eee ee hee 20 AULOMatic Operation EE EE 20 Menu StFucture ee eA den ei eoi ced ne eT a ME ee ER D POUR 21 EawrnODtOHDSc t e dn ES eb E 21 MOWET oe ee E e e a e EE E R R E EN E R aE 27 Manual Operation 2 cn ERREUR d S a 30 Using the Power BOX iere teet iin ie tete E 31 Power BOoX AIerts cct Ud d Gd E E E 31 To Tum Buzzer On Off recu mom ee menter uetete dea deeem D E IRR 31 To Disable the Automatic Operation esses ten nter tenent nenne tentent nennt nenne tenen
45. f 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 state to state Always follow the safety instructions specified in this Manual Warranty Card
46. ge Test this short distance before fastening the pegs into the ground 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 corners along the perimeter It is not necessary to maintain 45 angle along corners of an island inside the lawn example around a swimming pool Continue laying the wire according to your plan Gradually pull the wire out of its dispenser and lay it loosely as you are moving in a Anti Clockwise direction 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 a VE same peg Perimeter o Area outside perimeter has a wall as an 40 cm 1 3 ft protected objects ral 40 cm 1 3 ft Wire Slopping max 15 Area outside perimeter same basic level and 32 cm 1 ft X free of protected objects Direction of setup Clockwise around obstacle Min distance between islands 1 5 m 4 9 ft Otherwise demarcate jointly as one island P FEL was 2 2 2 Initial Setup 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 th
47. inside the working area that slope up to 3596 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 rea 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 Mak 35 slope Robomow RS fels 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 m _ Wire position ROBORULER for RS models Narrow Pass 14cm 5 5 Lawn Edge 32cm 12 5 We all Edge 40cm 15 5 KE NE O In certain cases near bodies of water such as pools and ponds or great height differences such as cliffs it is re greater distance from the Edge see Section xw to maintain a Initial Setup Chapter 2 Initial Setup 2 1 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 5 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 Small flat and Philips Phillips screwdrivers Combination Pliers
48. ire 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 lt dz d I s Lay the wire along the Narrow Pass parallel to the first wire Maintain a 14 cm 0 5 ft distance between the wires in MIA Zane the pass O Back at the pass entrance Lay the wire through remaining Endirig the Sab Bone passage setup pegs 5 6 7 Insert the pegs all way to the ground to keep the wire attached to the ground O Resume laying the Perimeter Wire in the Main Zone towards the Base Station 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 will 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 Additional Setup for a Separated Zone that can be Perimeter Switch Optional completely mowed in a single operation accessory O Ifpossible the separated area may be connected to the main area s Perimeter Wire No special accessories are needed O Ifthe areas cannot b
49. 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 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 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
50. ll 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 Robomow RS models OW NRODOMOW VVOIKS Tor You Perform a One Time Setup before operating Robomow for the first time Detailed instructions are in the following chapters i 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 Small 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 Soon it will be invisible Perimeter Wire You will place a Base Station and a Power Box along the Perimeter Wire They Peg perform two basic functions o They generate a very low voltage signal along the Perimeter Wire o They charge Robomow s batteries 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 Robomow leaves its Base Station on the scheduled mowing time
51. m 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 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 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 D 4 b4 Splicing the Perimeter Wire Use only the wire connectors 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 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 at
52. n marked B The head will slide out 13 Robomow RS models 2 7 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 itin 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 lawn s edge O Place the Base Station on the Perimeter 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 B 3 5 14 2 8 Installing the Power Box 2 8 1 Determining Power Box Location Consider the following in order to install the Power Box at its optimal location O Locate it outside the lawn perimeter O Select an easily accesse
53. nd 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 ES 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 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 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 settling 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 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 ea
54. nn 31 hte M 32 Charging During the Seasof E de ecd iiem tret eate ee dete o t e E et irte tds 32 Charging Out of Season 1 in eee ete Cte C o fede e tete abe in beet 32 IGIJM mc 34 Texterrorzmessag6s 5 scienter ee bier e pero td de E dedu b e ds 34 Error Messages And Corrective ACTIODS sies itcm etse ced cas pe ceruice gc cd e cue he slaved greeted ese arte EE e eee pecu aed 34 Other Problems peo ep t E HE C RE eR te e uper te tg a 36 SPCC CATIONS MEE ERR 38 Maintenance and Storage L 39 Maintenance of the Mowing Deck ssssssssssssssseeseeeeee nennen nenne tenerent entere teet rent rennen rennen nne 39 Maintenance of the Blades Lee e ea eai ees ea id o e Ae 40 Disposing the Old Battery Pack meia et oriens eq e Rd vem retten 41 Splicing the Perimeter Wire 2 23 0 neds hid ete detenido rictu te terere reed tenente de ere n ete den 41 Maintenance of the Base Station Area 1e RR fene A Ae Metern eine dns 41 storing thie Mower during Winter tre festis p avi arian len edes HEU LIRE Pe eA eh dida 41 PACCOS SONICS M T 42 Tips for maintaining your lawn eene nennen nnne nnn nennt tnit nn sn in nnn nin tennis 43 Planning Ahead Chapter 1 Planning Ahead Getting your lawn ready for Robomow is rather simple Still as each lawn is unique we recomme
55. o enter the Base Station several times continuously Adjust the Base Station position Clean the contacts with a brush or piece of cloth Bumper Pressed Bumper is constantly being pressed Move mower away from object that presses against the bumper Check Mow Height Check Power 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 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 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 No power to plug socket or main power is shut off Turn power on to the main plug socket Check the mains supply using another appliance The mower or Charging Station contacts are dirty Clean the contacts with a brush or piece of cloth Charging is not detected although there is physical contact between the mower and the Base Station contacts Confirm a good connection of the Power Box to the Base Station 34 Troubleshooting Message Displayed Probable Cause Event Cor
56. onds 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 A flash 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 Robomowis 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 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 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
57. ough the four right side pegs numbered 0 A o l Hold the wire around each peg 1 2 3 4 while Lay Perimeter Wire driving the peg all the way into the ground EET through 1 4 pegs Leave pegs 5 7 standing half way out They will be ae connected to the wire later r r r Bib pace O 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 i the pass right side edge Main Zone Pause at the end of the Pass in order to set the other end of the Narrow Pass Turn the Template and lay it on the ground O There should be a 40 cm 1 3 ft distance between the Sub P UN Zone Perimeter Wire and the pass exit O Turn the Template and lay it on the ground at the entrance to 2 Insert 1 7 the Sub Zone r o N S pegs A The arrow points towards the Sub Zone Sub Zone Main Zone Insert by hand half way in 7 pegs into the 7 holes numbered 1 7 Lay Perimeter Wire through 1 3 pegs O Liftthe Template up so the pegs are left loosely stuck in the ground 5 Sub Zone O Lay the Perimeter Wire through the three right side pegs r r numbered 1 3 Hold the wire around each peg 1 2 3 while driving the peg all the way into the ground Main Zone 10 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 Initial Setup Leave the four pegs 4 7 standing half way out Lay the Perimeter Wire through They will later be connected to the w
58. press lo 0K EJ ojojo o Reenter the same 4 digit PIN to confirm Reenter Code 1 Press fey to OK lid Lo RM E2314 v 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 recommended for the health of the lawn However mowing wet grass does not present any technical problem Rain Sensor yd i Press S9 to select Rain Sensor from the Mower Options menu l Eoo Ilo ll uut e LL E a O To turn the Rain Sensor On or Off On OFF Lope Edina neg ep a Sensitivity On OFF k S5ensiliuitu 4 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 They can be updated using the Time And Date option Press S9 to select Time and Date from the Mower Options menu I ome ee ie ek ee ae O To Set Time I 1 Scroll to set the Time Press to move to next digit Press ea to OK I 1 Scroll to select Time Format Press B i Scroll to set the Date Press to move to next digit Press to OK I Scroll to select dd mm yy or mm dd yy I Press B 4 4 5 Language O To change Language
59. r 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 I I Press co mme l r meee ei i i i ee 4 PS SS SSS LL M LM M MCI a Scroll to choose the Zone you want Robomow I I I 1 to mow you can choose between Main and I 1 Sub Zone if exist Press B I I 1 Scroll to choose the operation mode Edge 1 Scan or Scan only Press B I Scroll to choose the Zone you want Robomow to mow Press K9 i Scroll to choose the operation mode Edge i Scan or Scan only Press B Using the Power Box Chapter 5 Using the Power Box 5 1 5 2 5 3 Power Box Alerts Docking Indicator On Off Button Alert Event Docking Indicator is lit Mower is in its Base Station Operating Indicator is lit Mower is not in its Base Station a f 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 All Indicators Flash Base Station alerts will turn Off To turn alerts Off Press the On Off Button 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 sec
60. rective User Action Cross Outside The Perimeter Wire is too close to the edge The lawn slope is too big Robomow does not succeed to turn in place at the edge and it causes the mower to slip out of the area Robomow has slipped out of the Perimeter Wire lope because of slopping area or wet grass Remove the wire towards the inner side of the lawn Do not include area with very steep slopes Fill holes and pits in the ground Increase the cutting height Drive Overheat Cooling The drive motors have been working under a severe load for too long No need to do anything Robomow will renew the operation automatically as soon as the drive motor will cool down Front Wheel Problem The Front Wheel has left the ground for too long time during operation If Robomow has driven onto an obstacle raising the front end Remove or exclude the object from the mowing area If Robomow is being used on a slope too steep for safe mowing Exclude this from the mowing area If High grass is preventing the front wheel from fully riding on the ground Raise the cutting height If 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 Handle Lifted The handle is lifted while trying to start the operation Push the carrying handle down back to its position to enable automatic operation Key Pressed One of
61. se Station zone Mower is searching for the Base Station but the battery voltage is too low to continue the searching process 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 35 Robomow RS models Message Displayed Start elsewhere Probable Cause Event Drive wheel motors have been working under a severe load during automatic or manual operation Corrective User Action 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 Start inside Automatic operation is initiated while the robot is placed out of the Perimeter Wire loop Place the mower inside the lawn and press the button Stuck in place Robomow got stuck in place It cannot continue driving 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 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 plac
62. st 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 Fertilization 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 Robomow RS models Robomow RS Series Limited Warranty Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the RS series Product is free from defects in materi
63. t 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 ka 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 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 consistency 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 g button is use to cancel selection and to move one step back in the menu 4 4 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 Mowing Schedule is On E y p Battery is in charging Mowing Schedule is Off T Ready Battery is fully charged Mower is in winter charging fit Ho 06 t Next operation time 20 Robomow Operation 4 2 Menu Structure Lawn 3 Inactive e Hwer p Child Ci Options ty lane SS Section 4 3 1 Det ions sa Section 4 4 1 Chapter 4
64. tached 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 At least 40 cm 16 vv Strip back 5 mm 1 4 inches d 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 sidewalk driveway where it cannot be securely fastened 2 6 2 Base Station Assembly Base Station Head Charging Adaptor L Stakes x 6 Flippers x 2 2 06 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 B Push A Pull Pullthe lever A upward Push the Base Station head from the front side in the directio
65. tery Pack B imPoRTANT amp Do not place used batteries in your household trash The battery must 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 B IMPORTANT Before slicing the Primeter Wire disconnect Power Box from plug socket O Strip 1 cm 0 5 inch of each wire end together O Twist the stripped ends together using pliers O Insert the twisted wires into the splicing connector connector O Screw the wire connector on the twisted wires make sure it is tight H IMPORTANT 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 In the event of damage to any part of the Extension Cable stop use of the Mower and Base Station disconnect Extension Cable and
66. the operating panel buttons is constantly pressed Press fg to confirm the message and to continue operation This message is displayed to inform only Keys Locked Child Lock feature has been activated Press the button and then press the g button Child Lock can be deactivated under the Settings menu Mow Overheat cooling The mowing motor has been working under a severe load for too long of a time No need for action Robomow will renew automatically the operation as the mowing motor will cool down No wire signal Power Box Perimeter Switch is not turned on or not connected to the zone intended to mow The Perimeter Wire is not connected to the Base Station Perimeter Switch The Perimeter Wire is cut Make sure the Base Station is connected to the mains supply Disconnect the Power Box from the mains power and reconnect after 10 seconds Check the Perimeter Switch is connected to the correct zone and is turned on Check the connection of the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station Perimeter Switch Check for cut in the Perimeter Wire Rain detected The operation is delayed as Robomow detects rain on the scheduled time it should start the automatic operation from the Base Station No need for action the message is displayed until the Robomow will not detect rain and will start mowing Recharge battery The maximum operating time has been reached displayed in non Ba
67. the perimeter eS SS Se ee ee ee ae ee a a a CINE 1 I I l Scroll to select Distance Press r L o o o o oom 4 yt REI t ae ee fey eee fae RB o QI CINE MC MD EC QM NIS TM DRE Scroll to set the maximum value for the Distance i Robomow drive from the edge Press B I I ee 4 Mower Options 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 g l The keys will relocked after 30 min without user intervention 27 Hear Wire Follow Hear Wire Follow n OFF All Zones Bu Zone Hear Wire Follow Distance Hower Options 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 i Press fee to select Anti Theft from the Mower Options menu I bee ee ee eee a a ee ee a a Scroll to set Pin Code Press after each Enter Code i digit to move to the next one
68. tly 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 entire 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 A Remote Control is avail
69. vailable only for relatively small areas where the mower can complete mowing the area within 2 days O Tochange the interval follow these steps 1 Scroll to select Operations from the Lawn P rerations ESD Options menu Press 29 Intensitu See eee er ne a E Li Interval 4 Scroll to select All Zones By Zone If By Zone Li All Zones 4 is selected scroll to select Zone Press Bu fone Interval i Scroll to change mowing Interval x Twice a week The default interval is Twice a week E 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 Separated Zones are marked by letters A and B Scroll to select Add Remove Edit Press D F l I 1 Section 4 3 3 2 I I I I I I I I I I Zones I I I Edit 1 I I l Section 4 3 3 3 1 23 Robomow RS models 4 3 3 1 Add Seperated Zone Going to SubZonel I I i Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire Press i Press STOP at Zone Entry when the mowerisat least 5 m 16 ft inside the added Sub Zone at Zone Entry SubZone 1 Area 7 200 300nF Scroll to select the Area of the added Sub Zone Press B l Sub Zone 1 Set Add another Sub onel Set Add another Select H to exit or scroll to ill to add another i 1 Sub Zone Press B I Sub one t Seperated Zone 4
70. ven mowing result Grass is growing very fast If it is the fast growing season reduce the time between mowing cycles refer to Section Increase Decrease Operations results In complicated lawn the mower takes more time on the Lawn shape is complicated shape Narrow lawn to achieve better mowing results Passages obstacle and islands Increase the Intensity refer to Section Increase Decrease Operations The mowed area is smaller than the actual Increase the zone area refer to Section Edit an lawn area existing Zone Verify that the time in the mower is set correctly Robomow The Inactive Time data days and Hours is Set the time refer to Section h 4 4 Time and Date operates at the correct wrong time Reset the Inactive Time refer to Section Set Cut wire indicator is flashing on Power Box Cable is disconnected or damaged between Power Box and the Base Station Inactive Operating Time s Confirm cable is plugged in and wire leads are firmly attached Perimeter Wire is cut Walk along Perimeter Wire Look for cuts or breaks in the wire Repair with Robomow wire splice connectors Poor connection Poor connections Twisted cables or a screw terminal Check and repair all loose poor or corroded connections indicator is insulated with insulation tape is not a flashing on Power satisfactory splice Use the connectors supplie
71. was on the Base Station O Slide the Base Station Head pins into the front slot of Robomow 32 O O O 0 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 Charging Robomow RS models Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 7 2 Message Displayed 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 Ifyou 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 B 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 please call your service provider Error Messages And Corrective Actions The list is alphabetical by message text Probable Cause Event Corrective User Action Base Problem Robomow fails t
72. you ever forget the code Robomow Serial Number 38 SIDE REAR BOTTOM Maintenance and Storage 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 B IMPORTANT Bl po not place the mower upside down Instead lean the mower against a surface to gain access to the mowing deck area Hl IMPORTANT El 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

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