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1. This resting period helps the grass and prolongs the lifetime of the mower e Grass growth rate changes during the year depending on temperature grass type fertilizing and etc High fertilization and favorable weather conditions may cause the grass to grow faster In such cases use the Interval option to decrease the time between cycles The minimum Interval is Every 2 Days but it is available only for relatively small areas where the mower can complete mowing the area within 2 days 33 Screen Setting scription Options e In rare cases you may notice that the mower circles a Perimeter Island Default U Max Near Wire Follow Distance Default changed based on the lawn area Min Near Wire Follow Distance Default Near Wire Follow Test Rain Sensor Default UN Rain Sensor Sensitivity Default 25 Edge On Off Default UN Child Lock Default UFF Island unnecessarily while searching for the Base Station The Islands option helps overcome this situation To avoid such cases turn the Islands feature On When Robomow completes its operation or when the Home button instructs it to Go To Base it drives itself to the Base Station 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 The maximum distance Robomow will drive from wire when retu
2. Q Robomow Operating amp Safety Manual Wire position ks a ROBORULER For RC TC MC models t Wire Pegs Used for securing the wire to the ground 3 Perimeter Wire Used to create a virtual wall for your Robomow Operating amp Safety Manual DVD Setup and Operation Video RoboRuler Used for setting the distance of the Perimeter Wire from the lawn edge Wire Connectors Used for splicing wires as needed Power Box 12 Used to deactivate halt the automatic operation mode Models without a Base Station Plot Connectors Used for connecting the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station Base Station Used by Robomow to dock and charge when it is not mowing Base Station Stakes Used for securing the Base Station to the ground Extension Cable 15 meters 50 ft Low voltage cable 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 Perimeter Switch incl Power Supply and Stake Used to generate the signal in a Non Base zone The Perimeter Switch comes with models which are not supplied a Base Station and is available as an accessory 2 2 How Robomow Works for You Perform a One Time Setup before operating Robomow for the first time Detailed instructions are in the following chapters g f
3. to at least one of the following questions your lawn is of the Separated Zones type o Are parts of your lawn separated by fences sidewalks or other objects that Robomow cannot pass Or o Are parts of your lawn separated by a gravel path or similar material that may damage the mower blade Or o Are the zones of your lawns joined by a pass too narrow for Robomow to drive through less than 1m 3 3 ft in width Or o Are the zones of your lawn situated at lower or higher level Main Zone Separated Zone gt gt If your lawn does not fit any of these descriptions it is probably either a Main Zone Only or Main Zone Sub Zone type Skip to Section 3 3 Select Base Station and Power Box Location Alawn may consist of up to 2 Separated Zones The mower must be carried or driven to this area manually Any of the 3 types can be in a combination of more than one type of lawn 11 Types of Separated Zone setups A Separated Zone smaller than 100 m 1100 ft o Separated area that is smaller Or O Or than 100m 1100 ft can be covered in a single operation thus if possible the separated area may be connected to the main areas Perimeter Wire have the signal come from the Main Base Station 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 see Chapter 12 Accessories Sepa
4. 11 2 11 3 Always switch off the Safety Switch of RObomow before clearing checking cleaning working on Robomow or replacing the blade Never attempt to service or adjust the mower while it is in operation Check and clean Robomow regularly and replace worn parts to improve performance and operation and to ensure a longer lifetime of your product In case of abnormal vibrations stop the mower switch off the Safety Switch and check for any damage of the blade Replace worn damaged blade to preserve balance If vibration continues call for service 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 Battery Maintenance and Disposal The battery is maintenance free but has a limited lifetime of 2 4 years Battery life is dependent on the season length and how many hours Robomow is used Thus it is recommended to change the Interval Section 6 4 2 P001 in the table when the growth rate of the grass is slower to prolong the lifetime of the mower and the battery During out of season months such as winter it is required to keep Robomow continuously charged to avoid damage to the batteries refer to Section 8 2 Charging Out of Season Disposing of the Old Battery Pack IMPORTANT Do not place used batteries in your household trash The battery must be collected recycled or disposed of in an environmentally s
5. Robomow Original Operating Instructions EN Robotic Mower QY Robomow RC302 RC304 RC306 TC150 TC300 TC500 MC150 MC300 MC500 Operating Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction and Safety ccc ccc cece eee eee e nsec eens sees eeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeees T WAROC CHO cer E E tee cet E N EE 1 2 Warnings Decal DETIMIIONS lt cnccsscnecedtseceminten meses asmaneenesanecotsennscensennecunetcouceneds 1 3 Safety Warnings amp Precautions nnnnnnnnrnnrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrnne 14 Rob mow Safety Features s cisissersiiiriisesidorereritrni eruina iea eee Chapter 2 Know Your RODOMOW 0 ccc cece cece cece cena cece ee eeeeeeeeeteeneeeeeeeeaeeneneas 21 Whats 1m Ne BOX ssri EASA EENEN ENE TENE ENARRARE EE 2 2 How Robomow Works For YOU 00 ccc cece cece cece e eee eee eee ee ee sees eaeeeeeaeeeeeaaneeeeeaenes 2 3 Operation MICO O aaah caer cecentenecaeesessasccsa renee tee cide eet acoder shandcenaeserentenscaeenseets Chapter 3 Planning ARCA oe i5 sc chd Secs oned qeesmicsoucawecsnactmecsounnmeshemeemecdeuxenenseneimeeseucsae 3 1 Lawn Types What does your lawn look like 0 cece cece eee eeeeeeeeeeee ease eeeeeneens 3 2 Select Base Station Location 225 25 ost5c5 22ss Shara tic dctecesedaeaccseensscereeaneiss eek beac easece 3 3 Select Power Box LOCAtION cc ccc ese e eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeessseeeesseetesanesnesgnesne
6. Robomow will recognize the single blocking wire around the Perimeter Island and will not enter this area Perimiter Wire Position 2 Wires under same peg T Perimiter Wire Direction of setup Min distance between Clockwise around islands 1m 3 3ft obstacle Otherwise demarcate jointly as one island CAUTION Setting the Perimeter Wire anticlockwise around the obstacle will cause the mower to drive into the island Keep the following distances when setting Perimeter Islands The minimum distance of the Perimeter Wire from wr U the protected area should be 28 cm 11 inches f you need to protect a thin object set the minimum radius of the Island to 35 cm 15 inches a 20s 28cm eas Maintain a minimum of 1m 3 3 ft between adjacent i islands D Maintain a minimum of 1m 3 3 ft between island rom MA wire and the Perimeter Wire ais lf protected objects are grouped closely together oom U MM NA demarcate them as a single Perimeter Island AVA 19 4 3 3 Setting a Narrow Pass 20 A Narrow Pass is defined as a path that connects two zones of the lawn The path enables Robomow to drive between the zones while following the wire but prevents the mower from crossing between them while mowing the inner area of the zones To set up a Narrow Pass follow the instructions given in the figure below WOM Sub Zone 50cm A At the point you want the mower to start driving towards the Sub Zone start to s
7. Splicing the Perimeter Wire 21 Use only the wire connectors supplied with Robomow SS Neither Twisted cables nor a screw terminal insulated AN with insulation tape are a satisfactory splice Soil moisture will cause the conductors to oxidize which will later cause a broken circuit D 4 5 Back at the Base Station Completing the Perimeter Wire Setup Once the Perimeter Wire loop is completed and pegged to the i ground complete the setup by attaching the beginning and the ANP PACC STENS end of the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station Head o Hold both ends of the Perimeter Wire the wire that started the loop is the one with an attached connector o Twist the two wires o Trim the end without the connector to make both of equal length Remove any excess wire and strip back 5 mm 1 4 inches of insulation from the wire end o Peg the two Perimeter Wires down to the ground using the same peg leaving enough loose wire Twist together the two loose parts o Insert the end of the wire without the connector into the hole of the connector Use a small flat screwdriver to tighten and secure this wire into the connector Small flat screwdriver 4 6 Placement and connection of the Base Station o Place the Base Station on the Perimeter Wire as shown in the figure to the right o Align the center of the Base Station on the wire o Attach the Perimeter Wire connector to the Base Station Head 22 o After t
8. Used for connecting the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station or Perimeter Switch Remote Control Used to Manually drive and mow anywhere Includes a Safety function to prevent accidental use Batteries Pack for Perimeter Switch Preferable for areas where electricity is not available or not close enough to the Perimeter Switch GSM Module Enables remote alerts through the Robomow App for all RC and TC models 13 Tips for maintaining your lawn Robomow Lawn 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 Follow the 1 3 rule Mow no more than 1 3 of the length of the grass Proper mowing will produce short clippings that will not cover up the grass surface You may have to cut the lawn more frequently or double cut when the lawn is growing fast such as in the spring Grasscycling Grasscycling reduces the amount of water needed by lawns since the
9. in front of the Base Station facing the Perimeter Wire and press OK to start the test Robomow drives towards the Base Station If the mower does not start the test then one of the following messages will be displayed l l l E3 No Wire Signal Confirm that the Power Box is connected to the power outlet and that l the Extension Cable is connected at both ends from the Power Box to the Base Station l l l U029 Swap wires in plot connector The Perimeter Wire has been connected in the opposite direction Swap the wires at the plot connector I Robomow will enter the Base Station drive back wait in front of the Base Station and display U002 Peg Base If U051 Reposition Base Station message is displayed e Move the Base Station slightly to align it with the Perimeter Wire e Check for any obstacles that may interfere with the mower s entrance to the Base Station I e e e coe m mis a a iy a fe a While U002 Peg Base is displayed insert the remaining Stakes of the Base Station to secure it to the ground and press OK 5 2 6 Test Wire Position U003 is displayed Test Wire Position press OK Robomow will follow the wire along the edge to test the wire position Walk alongside Robomow while it is following the edge Having completed the process Robomow will enter the Base Station and the setup process is completed If the mowe
10. 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 48 Robomow RC Series Limited Warranty Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the RC series Product is free from defects in materials 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 batteries are warranted for a period of ninety days from the date of purchase This warranty provides for the cost of parts and labor to repair covered 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 authorized Friendly Robotics service and warranty facility Normal residential purposes are defined as the use of the product on the same lot as your primary home Use at more than one location is considered commercial use and this warranty would not apply Items and Conditions Not Covered This express warranty does not cover the following e Cost of regular maintenance service parts or pro
11. Cutting Height code displayed prior to stopping press the OK button on the mower The following table displays all Error Codes and gives possible causes and corrective actions Display Probable Cause Event Corrective Actions Remove the mower away from this Robomow got stuck in place It particular location and restart operation cannot continue driving Rectify the reason for it getting stuck Drive wheel motors have been Check the ground around the mower for Stuckin Place working under a severe load ditches or non level ground Fill with dirt Robomow has difficulty turning in and level off lace because the front wheel is Check if the drive wheels are free to rotate une by a ditch or non level and nothing is blocking them Verify that the cutting height is not set too low for the grass condition increase the cutting height if needed The Perimeter Wire is too close to the edge of the lawn Check that the Perimeter Wire is not too close to the edge remove the wire The Perimeter Wire has been towards the inner side of the lawn laid the wrong way around a perimeter island Confirm that the Perimeter Wire has been laid according to the instructions in the The mower is The lawn slope is too steep Manual Outside along the edge Do not include areas with very steep Robomow does not succeed to slopes turn in place at the edge and it a causing the mower to slip out of Verify that the cutting height is not set t
12. PN aen i Press STOP at the point you want the mower to add a Sub Zone Sh USMY ME ROBOMOWAPR 19 start mowing the Sub Zone The mower learns the distance of the Perimeter m ead celstaliee Wire in a Separated Zone Press STOP to learn he Displayed only when using the Robomow App distance o uma Soin to Sub Zone entry point Press OK to continue the process of adding a Sub ouma Soing to only when using the Robomow App Zone Place the mower in the Base Station Place the mower in the Base Station before Displayed only when using the Robomow App starting the process of adding a Sub Zone Reposition the Base Station position ise ie Displayed during the One Time Setup Refer to section 5 2 4 in the User Manual uos2 Adjust Wire Wire Refer to section 5 2 5 in the User Manual This message warns you to enter the PIN code O u An alarm will soon be activated before the Anti Theft alarm will sound The Searching Base Station operation cannot be When choosing the Home button in a zone performed without a Base Station Check the power to the Power Box There may be an electrical power interruption There is no need to do anything Robomow will renew operation as soon as the power is back on Waiting for the signal Robomow has stopped the operation It does not detect a signal Mow motor overheat Cooling No need for action Robomow will renew The mowing motor has been working under a automatically the operation a
13. a ditch Use the shorter distance of the RoboRuler to set the distance of the wire from the lawn edge e lf the edge is sloped max 10 is allowed or is bordered with high obstacles such as a wall or fence the Perimeter Wire should be laid at a distance of 28 cm 11 inches from the obstacle Use the longer distance of the RoboRuler to set the distance of the wire from a wall e f the working area borders against a flat path that lies level with the lawn it is possible to allow Robomow to run over the path The Perimeter Wire should then be laid 10 cm 4 inches from the edge of the path e When the working area is divided by a flat path that is level with the lawn it is possible to allow Robomow to run over the path The Perimeter Wire can be laid under the pavement blocks or in the joint between them Important The mower must never run over gravel mulch or similar material which can cause the mower to slip and damage the blade IMPORTANT INFORMATION If the working area is adjacent to a swimming pool watercourse slope greater than 10 precipice higher than 50cm or a public road the Perimeter Wire must be supplemented with a fence or the like The height must then be at least 15 cm 6 inches This will prevent the mower from ending up outside the working area under any circumstances If such a barrier exists you may set the Perimeter Wire 28 cm 11 inches from the barrier If there is no fence o
14. clippings are about 80 85 water Grasscycling slows evaporation losses from the soil surface and conserves water Most lawns need less water when Grasscycling Watering Water your lawn between 4 a m and 8 a m in the morning so water has time to soak into the soil before the heat of the sun causes evaporation Your lawn needs 1 to 1 1 2 3 4cm of water weekly Deep watering allows grass to develop a deep root system enabling the lawn to resist disease and drought Do not over water Too much water is not only wasteful but can also increase turf growth which requires more frequent mowing Let the soil partially dry out between watering Water when the top two inches of soil have dried out Use an object such as a screwdriver to probe your soil and measure the depth of the moisture Fertilization Grasscycling reduces the amount of lawn fertilizer needed because the clippings provide about 1 4 of a lawn s annual needs Blade Keep your mower blade sharp A sharp blade provides a clean safe and efficient cut A dull mower blade will tear and shred the tips of the grass which can provide an entry for disease organisms and weaken the grass plant It is recommended to replace the mower blade 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
15. lawn e Start lay the Perimeter Wire from the Perimeter Switch location 24 e Lay the Perimeter Wire from the Perimeter Switch to the 5 witescinder the lawn same peg La gt e Start laying the wire in anticlockwise direction e Once completing the Perimeter Wire loop lay the wire back towards the Perimeter Switch e At the end of the Perimeter Wire loop you have now two wires Lay the two loose wires in the direction of the Perimeter Switch location and peg them to the ground using a single peg for both 4 8 4 At the Perimeter Switch s location e Trim the ends of the loose wire to equal length and twist KS them together lt i i e Strip 5mm 0 2 inches of insulation from the wire without _ V the plot connector Insert this wire end into the free hole in the connector and tighten the screws e Plug the perimeter wire connector into the Perimeter Switch 25 26 e Hold the Perimeter Switch and squeeze its side tabs 1 to remove it from the back cover 2 e Connect the Power Supply plug to the Perimeter Switch board Replace the cover e Connect the power supply to a regular power outlet 230V 120V importanthy The Power Supply is for indoor use ONLY Choose a sheltered dry and well ventilated location that is NOT exposed to direct sunlight water or rain e Press the ON button on the Perimeter Switch A small flashing gr
16. or indentations where the front wheel can drop into when passing across fill these areas with dirt and level off Decrease the number of Inactive Days and or the number of Inactive Hours to allow Robomow to complete mowing your lawn Press the Right arrow button to receive the stop reason number and refer to the next table for more details about the stop reason causes and actions If the above table Section 9 1 does not give enough information to help solve the problem then press the RIGHT arrow while the error code is displayed in order to receive a number that gives more details about the problem and refer to the table below Display Probable Cause Event Mow The mowing motor has been working Overheat under a severe load for too long Drive Overheat The drive motors have been working under a severe load for too long See E3 in the above table Front wheel See E7 in the above table Mower does not depart automatically from the Base Station when the ambiance temperature is lower than 5 C 41 F Low temperature Information When the temperature is below 5 C 41 F the grass does not grow or grows very slowly However Manual Depart is enabled Rain detected The operation is delayed as Robomow detects rain Button One of the operating panel buttons is i r A Hie ce an pressed constantly pressed displayed to aioe only Corrective Actions No need for action Ro
17. the lawn is free from branches stones is noisy and Damaged or unbalanced blade or other objects that can damage the blade vibrates Replace the blade Height differences between the lawn and Fill some ground to flatten the lawn to the Base the Base Station surface Station to allow smooth entrance Mower does not The wire underneath the Base Station is Confirm the wire underneath the Base Station dock properly not tight and placed in the middle of the is straight tight and centered below the Base and sometimes Station Station misses the Base _ The Base Station is set up on a side Move the Base Station to a relatively level Station contacts slope ground The Base Station is placed too close to Move the Base Station so it is not within 3 meters the corner of the lawn from a corner Minimize the Inactive Time windows to allow Robomow to complete the Mowing Cycle faster and to achieve even mowing results Mower doesn t The time between operations is too long because of long inactive time windows Grass is growing very fast If itis during a fast growing season oe the Uneven mowing Interval refer to Section 6 4 2 P001 results In a complicated lawn more time is required for the lawn to achieve better mowing results Increase the Intensity refer to Section 4 3 2 1 The shape of the lawn is complicated Narrow Passages obstacle and islands The set area is smaller than the
18. the required hour and press OK to confirm Minutes is blinking gt Scroll to the required min and press OK to confirm Intensity Increase decrease the number of operating hours needed to cover the lawn size Press the Settings button twice until the Intensity LED is constantly lit Use the scrolling arrows to change the Intensity and press OK to confirm The default Intensity is 100 and it can be changed from 50 to 150 Example Intensity of 120 means that Robomow will run 20 more hours on the lawn Inactive Time Set times when the mower will be inactive Inactive operating times can be set for specific day s of the week and for specific hours for all days in the week Inactive Day s defines the day s when the mower will be inactive Default Sunday Inactive Hours define the hours when Robomow will not mow and stays in the Base Station Default 23 00 06 00 IMPORTANT It is required to go through the entire Inactive Days and Hours sequence in order to save the settings Pressing STOP before completing the whole sequence will not save the settings To change the Inactive Time it is required to perform the following steps e Press the Settings button 3 times until the Inactive Time icon is constantly lit e The current Inactive Day s will constantly lit e Press the OK button Mon will start blinking Press the RIGHT arrow to scroll to the day you want to set Press OK to t
19. Station based on the inputs given in paragraph 3 3 1 Place the Base Station in the direction shown in the figure to the right 3 2 3 External Setup off the lawn perimeter There are two types of External Setup A Atacorner In this type of setup the Base Station is located at one of the corners of the lawn as shown in the figure at the right Choose a corner where you want to place the Base Station outside of the lawn area Place the Base Station where its front side is touching the lawn edge or placed somewhat on the lawn Continue to lay the perimeter wire as shown in the figure to the right where it continues at least 10cm beyond the Base Station and turns back towards the lawn at a distance of 10cm from the other wire The Base Station may be placed in a small shift to the ne M anzone right in order to allow smooth entry of the mower to AV the Base Station AVA You will have the opportunity to later adjust the Base Station position to confirm smooth entry B Outside the lawn Can be set only through the Robomow App for specific models e Choose a place outside the lawn where you want Robomow to dock and charge e Confirm the path between the lawn and the outside area is smooth with no height difference so Robomow will not get stuck and will follow the wire smoothly e The surface between the lawn and the Base Station should be hard such as a sidewalk or rigid ground and not sandy or sto
20. a e Install a wire around the entire lawn and around protected areas within the lawn area e The Perimeter Wire sets the boundaries for Robomow The Perimeter Wire is laid around the edges of the lawn and around trees plants ponds and objects that you want to prevent Robomow to run into e lf the supplied wire is not sufficient more wire can be purchased and spliced with a supplied connector to the existing wire e Small pegs are used to fasten the Perimeter Wire into the ground below grass level e The Perimeter Wire will gradually disappear under the growth of new grass until it will be invisible Perimiter Wire e You will place a Base Station along the Perimeter Wire They perform two basic functions Generate a signal along the Perimeter Wire Charge Robomow s batteries e The Power Box is connected between the Base Station and a 230V wall socket using a 15m long low voltage cable e After having completed the installation of the Perimeter Wire Base Station and the Power Box and performing the One Time Setup Robomow will do all the mowing for you for the entire season e Robomow is a robotic lawn mower that is powered by a maintenance free battery It leaves its Base Station at the scheduled mowing time Robomow mows the lawn and then drives back to the Base Station to be charged and ready for its next scheduled mowing e As soon as Robomow leaves for mowing the Base Station automatically trigg
21. actual lawn size Verify that the time on the mower is set correctly Robomow l l operates during Wrong clock time is set in the mower Set the time refer to Section 4 4 4 Inactive Time Increase the zone area refer to Section 4 3 3 Edit an existing Zone Reset the Inactive Time refer to Section 4 3 1 i a a Dod Confirm the Extension Cable is plugged in and Cut wire indicator Base Station wire leads are firmly attached o a E Walk along Perimeter Wire Perimeter Wire is cut Look for cuts or breaks in the wire Repair with Robomow wire splice connectors Poor connections Check and repair all loose poor or corroded The poor connections connection Twisted cables or a screw terminal which indicator is is insulated with insulation tape is not a Use the connectors supplied in the box They flashing on satisfactory splice are waterproof and give a reliable electrical Power Box Soil moisture causes the conductors to connection oxidize 42 10 Product Specification Included 63 x 46 x 21 cm 80 x 54 x 33 cm 10 3 kg 22 kg 28 om 15 60 mm 200 Watts DC Brush High Power 68 dB measured Guaranteed 70 dB The noise t the operator s ears less than 70 dB BOTTOM Anti Theft PIN Code Write down your 4 digit Anti Theft PIN code Return here if you ever forget the code Robomow Serial Number 43 11 Product Specification 11 1 General Instructions
22. atch the setup video on the Robomow DVD This Video will walk you through the complete setup process Please complete reading this Planning Ahead chapter before you start the setup It will guide you in finding the best locations for the Base Station Power Box and for the Perimeter Wire 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 WON There are 3 basic types of lawns Some lawns are combinations of more than one type Your first task is to determine which type is yours Note if you have purchased Robomow model without a Base Station then your zones should be defined as Separated Zone refer to Paragraph 3 2 3 4 8 and 6 5 o Main Zone Only Robomow will simply mow this lawn within its set boundaries moa Main Zone NDA o Main Zone Sub Zone s Robomow will mow the Main Zone and will move automatically to the Sub Zone s IMPORTANT Setting and Operation of a Sub Zone can only be done and controlled using the Robomow App o Separ
23. ated Zone Robomow will mow each zone separately Its movement between zones is restricted Thus you will have to bring the mower from the Main Zone to the Separated Zone every time you want to mow it MAN i Main Zone ADA DAN MA 3 1 1 Main Zone Only Type Lawn At least 3 meters 10 The Main Zone Only lawn consists of one whole area wee It has no Sub Zones and no Separated Zones If you answer yes to the all of the following questions your lawn is a Main Zone Only type lawn o Is your grass area one continuous zone And o Are all areas of your lawn wide enough for Robomow to navigate through effectively Min 3 meters 10 ft wide at its narrowest point Main Zone Only 3 1 2 3 1 3 b gt If your lawn does not match this description read the next Sections to find the style of your lawn p If your lawn is Main Zone Only you can skip to Section 3 3 of this chapter to determine the Base Station location Main Zone Sub Zone s Type Lawn If your lawn contains a Sub Zone as defined in this section then you MUST download the Robomow App in order to mow it effectively in automatic mode from the Base Station otherwise you have to set it as a Separated Zone as defined in section 3 2 3 below The Robomow App can be downloaded from the App Store For more details about the Robomow App and its compatibility with your Smartphone Tablet please refer to Paragraph 2 2 Operati
24. bomow will renew automatically the operation after the mowing motor will cool down No need to do anything Robomow will renew the operation automatically as soon as the drive motor will cool down No need to do anything Robomow will renew the operation automatically as soon as the ambiance temperature will rise above 5 C 41 F No need for action The message is displayed until Robomow will not detect rain and then will start mowing 39 Display Probable Cause Event Corrective Actions Mowing motor has faced over current conditions for too long as a result of CAUTION Switch Off the Safety Switch high grass or an obstacle that is stuck or before checking the blade wrapped around the blade Something is preventing a blade from rotating freely Eas Severe grass accumulation under the Clean out eae grass clippings mowing deck rope or similar object is using a wooden stick wrapped around mowing blade Check Inspect the blade for foreign material or mowing height debris preventing rotation CAUTION Switch Off the Safety Switch Check Mowing motor has faced over current for before checking the blade too long in the Base Station before starting R th from the Base Stati mowing motor emove the mower from the Base Station a the operation Inspect the blade for foreign material or debris preventing rotation Check power See E4 in the above table Robomow fails to
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26. cedures such as blade or blade sharpening e Any product or part that has been altered misused abused or requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance e Normal wear and tear including fading of paint or plastic parts e Cost of installation or reinstallation removal of installation or any costs or damages associated with improper installation or use of the product e Any product that has been opened repaired modified or altered by anyone other than a Friendly Robotics authorized repair facility e Repairs necessary due to improper battery care and or improper charging process such as charging in wet conditions electrical supply irregularities or failure to properly prepare the mower or battery prior to any period of non use e Repairs necessary due to water 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 User 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 u
27. ces from the Edge Pools Ponds Cliffs etc RoboRuler is used to measure the distance from the edge where the wire is to be placed Lawn Edge 20cm 8 Narrow Pass 10cm 4 lt __ Wire position In certain cases near bodies of water such as pools and ponds or great height differences such as cliffs it is required to maintain a greater distance from the Edge see Section 4 2 2 15 4 Initial Setup 4 1 Preparations Recommendation before you start During setup you will insert pegs into the ground To complete this task smoothly we recommend not to do it while the grass Hammer is high and to water it before starting 4 1 1 Getting Ready Make sure all parts needed for setup are within reach Have the Robomow box nearby so all items are available Small flat and Philips Screwdrivers In addition you will need the following tools Ahammer small flat screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Combination Pliers 4 1 2 Installing the Power Box Mount the metal bracket onto a vertical surface with the provided screws Make sure the narrow part with the holes facing up as shown in the figure to the right e Place the Power Box above the metal bracket and slide it into place along the vertical surface e Connect the Power Box to a regular power outlet 230V 120V 4 1 3 Charging the battery before the first operation You can charge the Robomow battery while running the setup of the Peri
28. commended to use this left arrow button once left arrow button then press OK mode once or twice a week depending on how fast the grass is growing Mowing without Edge Mowing only the inner area without the edge Press the Mowing right arrow Press the Mowing right arrow button once button then press OK It is recommended to use this mode only in the first operation of each Mowing Cycle Note if a Sub Zone is defined then once you choose the Operation Mode then L1 Main Zone will be displayed Use the arrow buttons to scroll and choose the required zone to be mowed and press OK 31 6 4 Menu Options There are several levels of menu options that can be set in your Robomow A Basic Settings B Advanced Settings C Robomow App Settings 6 4 1 Basic Settings The Basic Settings are the most common menu options changed by the user Each of the Basic Settings has an icon on the mower refer to 6 2 Operating Panel that is lit to indicate the selected menu option 32 o To change Basic Settings press the Settings button o Every press on the Setting button will move between the following 4 menu options 6 4 1 1 Day and Time Set the current Day and Time 6 4 1 2 6 4 1 3 Press the Settings button so the Day and Time Clock icon is constantly lit Day is blinking gt Scroll to the required day and press OK to confirm Hours is blinking gt Scroll to
29. covering Do not remove the spool of wire from its covering The plastic covering is the dispenser for the wire e Peg the beginning of the wire to the ground where the Base Station will be located Pegs are supplied in the Robomow s box e Pull out 30 cm 12 inches of wire and leave it loose near the Base Station location Later at the end of the setup this part of the wire will close the Perimeter Wire loop e Start laying the wire in an anticlockwise direction e Continue to pull the Perimeter Wire out of its covering laying it loosely as you walk along the lawn edge If you get to any area object that needs care or special boundaries make sure you carefully lay the Perimeter Wire as needed The next sections deal with such special cases 4 2 2 Laying the Perimeter Wire o The Perimeter Wire is secured to the ground by pegs supplied with Robomow Initially insert pegs every few meters and at corners At this early stage set a minimum number of pegs Later after testing the wire setup you will insert all necessary pegs o After uncoiling some wire before inserting pegs use the RoboRuler to determine the distance of the wire from the lawn edge or obstacles e f the working area borders against a flat area flower bed small step more than 1 cm small ditch ora small elevation up to 5 cm the Perimeter Wire should be laid 20 cm 8 inches inside the working area This prevents the wheels from driving into
30. dards 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 D het Aden Shai Abramson Senior VP R amp D F Robotics Acquisitions Ltd Israel 26 November 2013 1 1 Introduction The products are manufactured by F Robotics Acquisitions Friendly Robotics Friendly Robotics 2014 A All rights reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced electronically transmitted or translated without the prior written consent of Friendly Robotics Product product specifications and this document are subject to change without notice All other trademarks are property of their respective owners Welcome to the world of home robotics with the Friendly Robotics Robomow Thank you for purchasing our product We know that you will enjoy the extra free time you will have while using Robomow to mow your lawn When set up and used properly Robomow will operate safely on your lawn and provide you with a quality of cut matched by a few mowers of any kind You will be impressed with your lawn s appearance and best of all Robomow did it for you IMPORTANT The followi
31. de 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 the blade will be pressed 1 Pull the blade assembly off away from the 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 11 6 Splicing the Perimeter Wire If the Perimeter Wire needs to be spliced use the connectors supplied in the Robomow box It is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection IMPORTANT Before slicing the Primeter Wire disconnect the Power Box from the power outlet 1 Strip 1 cm 0 5 inch of each wire end together and twist the stripped ends using pliers 2 Insert the twisted wires into the splicing connector 3 Screw the wire connector on the twisted wires Make sure it is tightly secured Wire Connector 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 will later lead to a broken circuit 11 7 Maintenance of the Base Station Area e Keep the Base Station entrance and area clean of leaves sticks twigs or any other debris that usually accumulates in such areas e NEVER spray a water hose directly towards th
32. e as needed keeping 10 cm from both sides D After completing the setup of the wire in the Sub Zone make sure you keep 10 cm 4 inches between the wire and the island on the way back to the Main Zone Perimeter Island As long as needed when keeping 10cm from both sides WAG 2 eon eseenecse WOM 4 4 Fastening Perimeter Wire to the Ground o Before starting to lay the Perimeter Wire it is recommended to cut the grass where the wire is to be laid It will then be easier to attach the wire to the ground The risk that the mower will damage the wire during the operation is reduced 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 all the way into the ground WARNING AN 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 Use a hammer to insert the pegs into the ground 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 approximately 75 cm between pegs e The wire and the pegs will gradually become invisible under the growth of new grass o If an additional wire is required in order to complete the setup connect it using the water proof wire connectors supplied with Robomow See Section 11 4
33. e Base Station e Be careful when trimming around the Base Station with a powered weed trimmer as damage to the Extension Cable may occur e Inthe event of damage to any part of the Extension Cable stop the use of the mower and the Base Station Disconnect the Extension Cable and replace it 11 8 Lightning storm Warning To reduce the risk of damage to components in the case of a lightning storm disconnect the Perimeter Wire from the Base Station Perimeter Switch and the Power Box 230V 120V plug from the power outlet 46 12 Accessories Blade Keep a spare blade on hand A sharp blade is important for safety and best cutting performance Perimeter Wire For larger lawns or additional zones Wire Repair Connectors Used for repairing or splicing wires as needed Base Station and Power Box Used for o Enabling multiple mowing cycles in a Separated Zone Upgrade a model without a Base Station to work in a fully automatic mode Perimeter Switch For zones that are not connected to the Base Station Robomow App Enables friendly an intuitive operation of your Robomow and opens more menu options and features which are not available through the mower Operating Panel Battery Used to replace the existing battery and refresh cutting capacity Peg Pack Used to fasten the Perimeter Wire to the ground For larger lawns or additional zones Plot Connectors
34. e it is in operation 2 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 blade to preserve balance If vibration continues call for service 3 Use heavy gloves when inspecting or servicing the blade 4 Do not perform maintenance when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear suitable work shoes and long trousers 5 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety 6 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 7 Maintenance Servicing Cleaning of Robomow should be according to manufacturer s instructions 8 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the machine is in safe working condition 9 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 power outlet Batteries 1 Do not open or mutilate the battery pack 2 The battery pack should be replaced by a service dealer only 3 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 tr
35. e next table gives information about User Messages that can be displayed on the mower Display Message Description Action Required BRIT Recharge Battery Low battery voltage Recharge the Battery Test Base Station position l om Displayed during the One Time Setup Refer to section 5 2 4 in the User Manual Peg Base Station uo Displayed during the One Time Setup Refer to section 5 2 4 in the User Manual Test wire position l wa Displayed during the One Time Setup Refer to section 5 2 5 in the User Manual Test wire ended during the One Time Setup SEDE l uo Displayed only when using the Robomow App NO deen requires uO Operation time is shorter than expected Battery run time is too short Replace Battery 40 Display Message Description Action Required at charging if not used io It is recommended to keep the mower connected isplayed only if the mower is disconnected from 4 the Power Supply when not in use a Charging Adaptor y l i Switch Off beforeliting is required to switch Off the een Switch Switch Off before Switch Off before ling before een and carrying the mower Change the wires in plot connector Swap the wires at the plot connector Displayed during the One Time Setup Refer to section 5 2 4 in the User Manual Switch on the System Switch Displayed if the mower is connected to charging Switch the System Switch to On but the System Switch is Off he Oe STOP na at
36. eatment 4 Ensure that the battery pack is charged using the correct charger recommended by the manufacturer Incorrect use may result in electric shock overheating or leakage of corrosive liquid from the battery Product End of Use 1 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 with the purpose to preserve protect and improve the quality of the environment protect human health and utilize natural resources prudently and rationally Do not dispose of 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 1 4 Robomow Safety Features 1 Child Lock The Child Lock prevents unintended operation of Robomow by an accidental press of one of the buttons Only pressing of two buttons in a certain order will initiate the operation Anti Theft Safety Guard The Anti Theft system provides the user a disabling function that will prevent anyone from u
37. ed to operate Note To stop an alert when sounding press the On Off Button 7 2 Turn the Buzzer On Off e Press and hold the On Off button for 10 seconds Ashort beep indicates On A flash indicates Off 7 3 Disable the Automatic Operation e This option is used to disable the predefined Automatic Operation of Robomow This option does not prevent Manual Operation Chapter 6 3 e Press and hold the On Off button for 2 seconds OFF will be displayed on the mower o If Robomow is currently in the process of mowing Robomow will complete the current mowing cycle After returning to the Base Station Robomow will not go out for its next scheduled operation e To Enable the Automatic Operation o Press and hold the On Off button for 2 seconds 36 8 Charging 8 1 Charging During the Season The Base Station is the primary charging source when Robomow is docked and will maintain the optimal battery charge while awaiting departure 8 2 Charging Out of Season During out of season months such as winter it is required to 9 Troubleshooting and User Messages e To wake Robomow up and see the last error Fully charge the battery in the Base Station till the Battery indicator is green and lit constantly LED indicators for charging Red is lit constantly Charge the battery Green is blinking During battery charging Green is lit constantly Battery is fully charged Remove Robomow fro
38. ed to other zones 4 8 1 Determining the Perimeter Switch Location Consider the following in order to install the Perimeter Switch at an optimal location e The Perimeter Switch is to be installed outside the perimeter of the Non Base Zone e Select a dry and sheltered location e The Perimeter Switch is to be mounted vertically e The Perimeter Switch is supplied with an indoor power supply Choose a location close to a regular power outlet 230V 120V Note a rechargeable battery for the Perimeter Switch is available as an accessory See Chapter 12 Robomow Accessories 4 8 2 Perimeter Switch placing options e The Perimeter Switch connector is easily connected and disconnected It allows for quickly switching from one zone to another e You may use the large stake attached to the back of the Perimeter Switch to easily insert it in and out of the ground The Perimeter Switch MUST be Mounted vertically in order to maintain its water resistance Wires leading from the lawn to the Perimeter Switch are adjacent and touching e You may mount the Perimeter Switch on a vertical surface such as a wall or deck railing Use the three marks on the back of the Perimeter Switch cover 4 8 3 Laying out the Perimeter Wire The perimeter wire setup in a Base and Non Base Zone are the same except for the starting point e The Perimeter Switch is placed out of the area at least 1 meter from the
39. eels 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 LAWN FREE TO ENJOY Availability The mowing width of Robomow 28cm 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 available as an accessory and is used for driving Robomow to a separated zone if necessary It is also used for mowing small patches of grass that cannot be reached in automatic operation Grasscycling Robomow cuts the grass into very small clippings that are buried in t
40. een light next to the ON button indicates the system is on and functioning correctly The control panel has other indicators a disconnected or broken Perimeter Wire and a poor splicing connection in the Perimeter Wire Robomow Flashing light ON button gt lt O indicates the system Indicates a disconnected broken wire Indicates poor splicing of Q _ perimiter wires or perimiter wire which is too long The Perimeter Switch has an automatic shutoff feature There is no need to turn it off after each use The Perimeter Switch will shut itself off after 12 hours of operation You may manually turn it off by pressing the ON OFF button and holding it for 3 seconds A beep will sound to indicate that the Perimeter Switch is off The Perimeter Switch can be operated by a rechargeable battery available as an accessory 5 Preparing Robomow Before using Robomow for the first time you have to perform some simple preliminary settings Once the preparations are complete your Robomow will be ready to mow your lawn 5 1 Adjust the Cutting Height Blade Cutting Range 20 60 mm 0 8 2 4 inches Safety Switch To adjust the cutting height of the blade do the following CAUTION ALWAYS TURN THE SAFETY SWITCH OFF BEFORE SERVICING BLADE 5 2 One Time Setup Step by Step If the mower is in charging remove it from the Base Station Otherwise press the Settings button to wake the mower Ma
41. enter the Base Station Adjust the Base Station position Base problem Several consecutive times Clean the contacts with a brush or piece of cloth Check to insure the mower is not stuck causing the drive wheels to slip Check the ground around the mower for s Drive wheel motors have been working holes or indentations Fill with dirt and level Sess under severe load during automatic or off manual operation Check if the drive wheels are free to rotate and nothing is blocking them Remove the mower away from this particular location and restart operation l a AESAC EREI we Remove the wire towards the inner part of the lawn E E Ope Og Do not include this area because of its Robomow does not succeed to turn in steep slopes Cross Outside place at the edge and it causes the mower a to slip out of the designated area Fill holes and pits in the ground Robomow has slipped out of the Perimeter Increase the cutting height Wire lope because of sloping area or wet grass Automatic operation is initiated while the Start Inside robot is placed out of the Perimeter Wire i Pk e ll inside the lawn and renew loop e operation Boa Stuck in place See E1 in the above table Check The Intensity you have set is too high for Decrease the Intensity you have set for the Intensity your lawn area zone s in your lawn Decrease See E8 in the above table Inactive Time 9 3 User Messages Th
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43. er pick up or carry Robomow while the motors are running Se Oe ee et ee ee Ye D Transport To safely move from or within the working area L 2 3 Press the STOP button to stop Robomow Use the Remote Control available as an accessory to drive it from place to place In case of different height level switch off the Safety Switch and carry the mower by the carrying handle In case of long transportation use the original packaging When transporting Robomow over long distances switch off the Safety Switch IMPORTANT After turning off the Safety Switch always reset the current day and time Failure to do so may result in non intentional operation of the Robomow Using Remote Control Manual Mowing 1 2 Mow only in daylight or in a good artificial light and avoid operating in wet grass Do not operate Robomow when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Always be sure of your footing on slopes Use extreme caution when reversing the mower towards you Always switch on the motor according to instructions with feet well away from the blade Do not mow manually in slope greater than 15 degrees or where a firm footing is not possible Maintenance and Special Instructions 1 Always switch off the Safety Switch of Robomow before clearing blockage checking cleaning working on Robomow or replacing the blade Never attempt to service or adjust the mower whil
44. ers 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 Base Station and Power Box Large trees Robomow is allowed to bump Generates signal along the wire into them at this size the objects do not Charges Robomow s battery require a Perimiter Wire around them Robomow detects the signal and changes direction as it reaches the wire Perimiter wire as a virtual wall visible only to Robomow Tree surrounded by a groove ditch or flower beds requires a qire around it 2 3 Operation Method Robomow is a robotic lawnmower designed to mow and maintain your lawn completely by itself Simple One Time Setup Robomow requires a simple one time setup which can easily be done by the consumer Robomow recognizes the wire using special sensors and makes sure it always stays inside the designated area Essential accessories are supplied with the product Working Method Robomow will automatically mow the lawn It continuously alternates between mowing and charging It independently leaves the Base Station and cuts the lawn Edge Cutting Unlike other robotic lawn mowers Robomow is the only robotic mower that has a special Edge mode in which it follows the perimeter wire for complete coverage of the lawn edges Robomow is the only robotic mower to cut outside the wh
45. et the Narrow Pass Perimeter Island 30x30 cm B 50 cm 20 inches from the Narrow Pass entry set a Perimeter Island refer to 4 2 4 of 30 cm sides 12 inches at a distance of 10 cm 4 inches from the Perimeter Wire C Continue to lay the wire towards the Sub Zone and lay another Island with the same dimensions 50 cm 20 inches from the Sub Zone Perimeter Wire D After completing the setup of the wire in the Sub Zone make sure you keep 10 cm 4 inches between the wire and the islands on the way back to the Main Zone Perimeter Island 30x30 cm Re ee ee ee ee es L SS es a SS Ss a lt WOM S 50cm SC WOM MOA Main Zone MOA The above setup allows Robomow to drive along the wire to reach the Sub Zone However while mowing each zone individually it will not cross over to the other zone If the Narrow Pass is wider than 2m and you want Robomow to mow the area inside the Narrow Pass then you can set the wire as shown in the figure below Such a setup allows the mower to mow inside the Narrow Pass while mowing the inner part of the lawn but prevents it from crossing between the zones Sub Zone Ww A At the point you want the mower to start driving towards the Sub Zone start to set the Narrow Pass B Set an Island at the middle of the Narrow Pass and keep a distance of 10 cm 4 inches from the Perimeter Wire C The island dimensions should be 30 cm along the side and as wid
46. g a Base Station to a model that does Base Station not have one Default UN e If you have defined more than one zone then select the relevant zone before changing the setting e Enables the addition of a Separated Zone Add Separated Fane e L2 is displayed for Separated Zone A press OK e Scroll to set the area of the Separated Zone and press OK Remove e Enables the removal of a Separated Zone Separated Zone e Choose the Zone you ant to remove and press OK beak ON e Use the Sound option to turn all non safety sounds off i Mobile Communication System Default OFF e Enables remote communication with the mower using a GSM Module Accessory which can be purchased separately e For more information refer to Section 12 Accessories Statistics e This menu is displayed only if P018 is set to On OFF e Enables to send the operation statistics from the mower to the Default Jr i so od manufacturer for diagnostics in case of problems e Enables the pairing process between your Robomow and an outdoor Bluetooth Remote Control that is available as an accessory Refer to Paragraph 12 Accessories Bluetooth Remote Control Pairing 6 4 3 Robomow App Settings Using the Robomow App you will have access to additional menu options that are not available on the mower such as an option to manage additional zones and the option to set an additional window of Inactive Hours 6 5 Operatio
47. g and Safety Manual carefully before operating Robomow Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of Robomow 2 Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions or children to use Robomow 3 The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Preparation 1 Ensure the correct installation of the Perimeter Wire system as instructed 2 Periodically inspect the area where Robomow is to be used and remove all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects 3 Periodically visually inspect to see that the blade are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blade in sets to preserve balance Operation Do not operate Robomow if any safety feature or any part is damaged worn or inoperable Keep hands and feet away from the cutting blade and other moving parts Never pick up or carry Robomow while the motors are running Do not leave Robomow to operate unattended if you know that there are pets children or people in the vicinity Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby Always switch off the Safety Switch before lifting the mower or attempting any adjustments Do not to touch the blade before the blade have come to a complete stop Do not use Robomow for any purpose other than for which it is intended Keep all guards shields safety devices and sensors in place Repair or replace damaged parts including decals O Nev
48. he Base Station has been positioned insert 2 stakes into the Base Station holes as shown in the figure to the right Only after the Base Station position will be tested will you insert the 2 remaining stakes Laying and Fastening Extension Cable Safety Avoid injury The Extension Cable from the Power Box to the Base Station should be securely fastened to the ground It should never present a tripping M hazard The Extension Cable should cross ONLY over soft surfaces It should not cross over hard surfaces e g Sidewalk driveway where it cannot be securely fastened o The 15m 50 ft Extension Cable is already attached to the Base Station Head but if you need to disconnect it for any reason remove the Base Station Head as shown in the figure Pw 4 7 At the Power Box Location e Connect the DC Cable from the Power Box to the 15 m 50 ft Extension Cable e Connect the Power Box to a regular power outlet 230V 120V e The Docking Indicator 1 will light up if MEEN the mower is in the Base Station 2 Docking Indicator On Off Button ie e The Operating Indicator 3 will light up if the mower is not in the Base Station Operating Indicator Wire Indicator 23 4 8 Setup ina Non Base Zone A Non Base Zone is an area of the lawn that is not connected to a Base Station A Perimeter Switch should be installed in these areas When necessary the Perimeter Switch can be easily mov
49. he 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 2 allihials Robomow App is compatible with Smartphones Tablets that use one of the following Operating Systems Android Google or iOS Apple The mobile device has to include Bluetooth Low Energy BLE branded as Bluetooth SMART The following mobile devices include BLE o Samsung Galaxy SIII Galaxy S4 and 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 04 26 Scanning 3 3 1 Lawn Types What does your lawn look like Planning Ahead Getting your lawn ready for Robomow is rather simple Still as each lawn is unique we recommend to read this chapter before starting to install the perimeter wire Planning the wire route and drawing a sketch of the lawn including all obstacles and Base Station location will make it easier and will prevent mistakes during the setup Please w
50. ke sure the Power Box is plugged in The mower is now ready to perform the One Time Setup process 5 2 1 Lift the front side of the mower Turn the knob while pushing it down To raise the cutting height turn anticlockwise To lower the cutting height turn clockwise The cutting height is displayed at the side of the mower Using the Operating Panel Use the buttons on the Operating Panel as follows 5 2 2 Press the Right or Left arrows until your selection is displayed Press OK to select the value shown on the display Press Back STOP to go back or to cancel Choose Measurements Units and Formats u Li 12 Hours com row rn B Set Day and Time Scroll to set the Day and press OK to confirm Scroll to set the Time and press OK to confirm Lo Lit Lit 27 5 2 4 Main Zone Area Scroll to select an approximate area EU m US ft of the Main Zone where the Base Station is installed lf an additional zone Sub Zone or Separated Zone exists do not include it in this area it will be set separately Note It is necessary to complete the above settings 5 2 1 9 2 9 28 5 2 3 in order to operate the mower Every press on the STOP button will change the screen one step back in the process Test Base Station Position After setting the area U001 Test Base Station Position is displayed Place Robomow inside the lawn approximately 3 m 10 ft
51. m its Base Station Turn the Safety Switch off and store the mower in a room temperature If the mower is stored for more than 3 months it is required to recharge the battery every 3 months till the Battery indicator shows it is fully charged The charging can be done in one of the following options 1 Place the mower in the Base Station for charging 2 Connect Robomow directly to the Power Box as follows Disconnect the DC Cable coming from the Power Box to the 15m Extension Cable and connect it to the rear side of the mower as in the figure to the right Once the season starts just place Robomow in its Base Station to begin automatic operation 9 1 General Error Codes Robomow continuously monitors its operation It produces error codes to assist you in running it smoothly A sticker containing the most common error codes is provided in the box You can place it on the mower for your Rombow Error Codes Table convenience E9 See Troubleshooting in Manual represents stops and error that are not very common and thus they are not shown in the above Error Code Table If E9 is displayed press the RIGHT arrow to receive the Error Code reason for which the mower has stopped and refer to the User Manual for more details Usually if the mower stops an error code is displayed This display stays on for 5 minutes If you arrive later than those 5 minutes the display will be blank 37 Check Blade
52. meter Wire This will ensure that Robomow will be ready for operation when the setup is completed 4 16 e The power of the mower is switched off when shipped from the factory Press the Settings button on the Operating Panel for 3 seconds to awake the mower e Connect the DC Cable coming from the Power Box to the Charging Socket at the rear side of Robomow e Confirm the Battery LED on Robomow is blinking which is an indication of charging e Leave Robomow connected to the Power Box while completing the setup of the Perimeter Wire 2 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 o What type of lawn areas does your lawn have Main Zone Only Main Sub Zones Separated Zones combination of types o Are there protected or excluded areas on the lawn Perimeter Islands o Are there any slopes that Robomow should avoid o Are there edges of pools ponds cliffs etc that need an extra distance from the Perimeter Wire 4 2 1 Starting Point Perimeter Wire at the Base Station area e Place the Base Station according to your plan as shown in the figure to the right e Do not place the Base Station within 3m 10 ft of a corner e Select the roll of wire with a green plot connector attached to the end e Pull the plot connector and some wire out of the plastic
53. mow Operation 6 1 Automatic Operation o During the One Time Setup you have defined the size of your lawn Robomow will automatically derive the required Mowing Time for your lawn o The One Time Setup configures Robomow to perform automatically the following cycle of operations When the battery is fully charged Robomow departs from the Base Station Robomow mows the lawn It searches for the Base Station when the battery level gets low Robomow doesn t mow when it is searching for the Base Station It recharges the battery and gets ready for the next scheduled operation It continues mowing until it completes the required time for the lawn area this is known as a Mowing Cycle Note Robomow mows the Edge only in the first mowing of each cycle In the rest of the operations Robomow mows the lawn without the Edge o Robomow stays at the Base Station during the default Inactive Time All day Sunday and nighttime daily 23 00 to 06 00 Inactive Time may be changed see Section 6 4 1 3 o Mowing Time is derived from the set lawn Area Mowing Time may be changed using the Intensity menu see Section 6 4 1 2 o Robomow mows the entire area Twice a week This frequency can be changed using the Interval menu see Section 6 4 2 p001 in the table Note Robomow has the power to mow high grass However when mowing high grass during the first use or the first mowing of the season initially you will see uneven patches
54. n cause severe cuts or lacerations Always wear heavy work gloves when working with or around the blade NEVER use a damaged or a broken blade Use only a sharp blade e Inspect the underside of the mower periodically Clean if necessary e 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 blade to gain better access to the mowing chambers IMPORTANT Do not place the mower upside down M O N Instead lean the mower against a surface to gain access to the mowing deck area IMPORTANT NEVER use a water hose or any type of liquid to clean the underside of the mower Liquids can damage components Use only damp or wet cloth to wipe the surface clean after scraping 11 5 Maintenance of the Blade e Examine the cutting blade for damage periodically Safety Switch e Use only a sharp blade Replace any damaged blade e Replace the blade once a year between seasons CAUTION ALWAYS TURN THE SAFETY SWITCH OFF BEFORE SERVICING BLADE IMPORTANT After turning off the Safety Switch always reset the current day and time Failure to do so may result in non intentional operation of the Robomow IMPORTANT Sharpening of the blade is not recommended as it may create difficulties in balancing To remove the blade Insert the clamp side of the Blade Removal Tool into the open slits besi
55. n in a Non Base Zone using a Perimeter Switch In order for Robomow to operate in a Non Base Zone the Perimeter Switch has to be turned on and the mower should be inside the active perimeter area e Verify that the Perimeter Switch is connected to the zone to be mowed e Press the ON button to turn on the Perimeter Switch e Drive carry Robomow to the lawn area e To initiate the operation choose the operation mode you want press the arrow buttons to choose the Zone you want to mow and press OK to start operation refer to Section 6 3 e When Robomow completes the mowing it wil stay on the lawn You will have to drive carry it back to its place for charging 35 7 Using The Power Box 7 1 Power Box Alerts Docking Indicator On Off Button Docking Indicator is lit The mower is in its Base Station Operating Indicator is lit The mower is not in its Base Station On Off Button Indicator is lit OFF will be displayed on Mowing schedule is Off the mower Wire Indicator The Perimeter Wire is cut Flashes and Beeps disconnected or too long Operating Indicator The mower did not return to the Base Station after 4 hours of departure When the mower is detected at the Base Station alerts will turn Off Wire Indicator All Indicators flash The Anti Theft option is set to On All Indicators flash and Buzzer and the mower was removed from sounds for 10 seconds its Base Station when it was not schedul
56. nder this warranty There is no other express or implied warranty All implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for use are limited to the duration of this express warranty Friendly Robotics is not liable for indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Friendly Robotics Product covered by this warranty including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non use pending completion of repairs under this warranty Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Always Follow the Safety Instructions specified in this User Manual 49
57. ng 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 1 2 Warning Decal Definitions These are the symbols on Robomow Read them carefully before operating Robomow This is a dangerous power tool Use care when operating and follow all safety instructions and warnings Read through the Operating amp Safety Manual carefully before operating your Robomow Hazard of throwing or flying objects while in operation E 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 7 Do not ride on Robomow Do not dispose Robomow or any other part of it as unsorted municipal waste a It should be collected separately This product conforms to the applicable EU Directives 1 3 Safety Warnings amp Precautions Training 1 Read this Operatin
58. ns 3 4 Planning the Perimeter Wire s Layout cccccceeeseeeseeeeseeeeeeesenessensenenes Oe ODE CIS Mde law Mena recs teste tian cae ase e caer ce REFERE ENIR EERE ASEE BEEE een OPE 2 DION CS xt terns ack ddonte aa i tasacncdGna less tceslonslsndcak tgueiccd benadech ent ies icatuaaslaakan 3 4 2 Distances from the Edge cccccceceeceeeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeceseeseeeeseeenaenennaegs Chapter 4 Initial Setup 0 ccc cece cee ee ee ence eee e ee eee cease seas eee a eee ea se eeateeeae teas MeN PreparalloNS erresiren hee eee seers essen urate se devewe rect ai Taio 4 2 Perimeter Wire Setup cca ceca htc cerscare cera enes aoe cat acewmbaeacuac cescueacsoancensc ecweeeataes 4 3 Perimeter Wire within the Working Area ccccccececseeceseeeeeseeeuseesanensgneneeas 4 4 Fastening Perimeter Wire to the Ground ccccccece cece eececseeceeseeeseeeseesanees 4 5 Back at the Base Station Completing the Perimeter Wire Setup 0065 4 6 Placement and connection of the Base Station cccccccsse essence ence eeee seen eenes 4 7 Installing the Power BOX cuusseanasesnereugimccinousneura ver oiunauiaeurasuninensiedascuvavenaeieneans 4 8 Setup in None Base ZONG csceredeencccinsoneteianecanesenineeoedeandectenedieecenedeximenacdobeeds Chapter 5 Preparing RODOMOW aaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrrrnnnsrrsnnnrnrnnnrrrrrrrrrrrennnnrrrrrrrrn 5 1Adjust the Cutting Height a
59. ny so Robomow will not slip or get stuck on it NG von e The area between the lawn and the Base Station should be clear of obstacles and objects A Ue e Lay the wire as shown in the figure to the right NA Narrow path of 50cm width Square Perimeter Island of 30 cm edges Island starts 50cm from the Perimeter Wire Keep a distance of 10cm between Perimeter Wire and the Island from both sides The front of the Base Station should be placed a minimum distance of 1 5m 5 ft from the Perimeter Wire and NOT more than 4m 13 ft Perimeter Island 30 cm 13 3 3 Select Power Box Location Power Bow fixed Consider the following in order to select the Power Box location to the wall The Power Box will be connected to the Base Station using the 15m 50ft Extension Cable Select a suitable location for the Power Box to be mounted on a wall near a power outlet Locate it outside the lawn perimeter Select an easily accessed spot Select a dry and sheltered location The Power Box is to be mounted vertically mE 15m 50ft Extension Cable low voltage The Power Box is suitable for Outdoor use Yet it should be placed in a sheltered dry and well ventilated spot The Power Box should not be exposed to direct sunlight or rain 3 4 Planning the Perimeter Wire Layout Sik sh 3 4 1 3 4 2 14 Objects inside lawn MA VW Objects such as flower beds ponds or small trees can be pro
60. o long as a result of high grass or an CAUTION Switch off the Safety Switch Check Blade obstacle that is stuck or wrapped before checking the blade Cutting Height around the blade Inspect blade for foreign material or debris Something is preventing a blade preventing rotation from rotating freely Accumulated Clean out accumulated grass clippings using e clippings under the mowing a wooden stick eck oe or similar object wrapped around mowing blade 38 Display Probable Cause Event Corrective Actions Check Drive Front Wheel Problem Decrease Inactive Time see Troubleshooting in Manual 9 2 Detailed Error Codes Grass or other object has wrapped around the drive wheel The drive motors have been working under severe load for too long The Front Wheel has left the ground for too long during operation Too many Inactive Days and or Hours have been set for your lawn area E 9 is displayed for all other messages that are not listed in the above table Check the drive wheels and remove the grass or other objects If Robomow has driven onto an obstacle Switch off the Safety Switch 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 turning on the ground raise the cutting height If the ground contains large holes
61. 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 6 2 Operating Panel Operating Panel and buttons Mower is in the Days of the week User Error messages Battery and Red lit constantly Low Battery Charging Green blinking Charging Base Station indicator Green lit constantly Fully Charged indicator Day and Time Area setting indicator setting indicator 30 Intensity setting Rain Sensor Inactive Time indicator setting indicator OK to choose approve selection Mowing without Edge Mowing with Edge ha ight arrow Left arrow GO to Settings Base Home Stop during operation Back while in the menu 6 3 Manual Operation Manual Operation is used when mowing the lawn at unscheduled times To initiate Manual Operation when Robomow is at the Base Station press one of the buttons except the STOP button to show the display If the battery is fully charged and the mowing schedule is set to On then the start time of the next operation is displayed otherwise the current day and time are displayed Once the display is shown choose the operation mode you want as provided in the table below Operation Mode Child Lock is Off Child Lock is On Mowing with Edge Mowing the edge before starting to mow the inner area Press the Edge before mowing Press the Edge before mowing It is re
62. oggle between Active and Inactive options for that day The LED is lit Inactive Day mower will stay in the Base Station all day The LED is off available day for mowing Press the RIGHT arrow to scroll to the next day you want to set e Scroll through all the days to the right until the Inactive Hours will start blinking e First set the time which the Inactive Hours start and press OK Then set the time which the Inactive Hours will end e Robomow will not operate during the Inactive Hours throughout all days of the week e f too many days hours have been deactivated relative to the zone area then E8 Decrease Inactive Time will be displayed you need to decrease the number of inactive time so that the mower will have enough time to mow your lawn e To set the Inactive Hours to Off set the same time for the start and the end i e 00 00 to 00 00 e Only one window of Inactive Hours can be set in the Basic Settings To open an additional window of Inactive Hours use the Robomow App 6 4 1 4 Area Update the size of the lawn in case it h changed e Press the Setting button 4 times until the Area icon is blinking e Scroll to change the area and press OK to confirm e f more than one zone is defined then first scroll to select the zone you want to edit and set the area for that zone as described above Names of zones are as follows L1 Main Zone L2 Se
63. on Method This type of lawn consists of more than one zone and these zones are connected by a narrow pass In this type of lawn Robomow will be able to drive from one zone to the other in order to mow the whole area If you answer yes to all of the following questions your lawn is a Main Zone Sub Zone type lawn Main Sub Zone with a Narrow Pass Is your grass area one continuous area Are parts of your lawn separated from the Main Zone Is there a Narrow Pass of min 1m 3 3 ft for Robomow to drive through between these zones 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 O O O To enable setup and control of Sub Zone s download the Robomow App to your Smartphone or Tablet Defining Sub Zone s will enable Robomow to drive through the Narrow Pass in order to get to a Sub Zone and to mow both the Main Zone and its Sub Zone s one zone at a time If your lawn does not match this description skip to the next Section 3 2 3 of this chapter Separate Zones Separated Zones Type Lawn If your lawn contains a Separated Zone as defined in this section refer to Section 6 4 2 Add Separated Zone number p014 in the table Separated Zones type lawn consists of two or more zones that are not connected Robomow cannot drive between these zones If you answer yes
64. oo the designated area low Increase the cutting height Automatic operation is initiated Place the mower inside the lawn and while the robot is placed out of renew the operation the Perimeter Wire loop Make sure the Base Station is connected to the mains supply Disconnect the Power Box from the mains power and reconnect after 10 seconds Power Box Perimeter Switch is not Check that the low voltage cable between oe turned on or not connected the Power Box and the Base Station is No Wire Signal The Perimeter Wire is not connected connected to the Base Station Check the LED indications on the Power Perimeter Switch Box The Perimeter Wire is cut Check the connection of the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station Perimeter Switch Check the installation for cut wire Repair broken cable with the waterproofed connector supplied in the box Power Box is not plugged in Confirm Power Box is plugged into the properly into the power outlet power outlet No power at the power outlet or Turn power on to the power outlet the main power is shut off Check the power outlet using another Check Power The mower or Base Station appliance contacts are dirty l o Clean the contacts with a brush or piece of Charging is not detected although cloth there is a physical contact between l l the mower and the Base Station Confirm a good connection of the Power contacts Box to the Base Station Mowing motor has faced over current conditions for to
65. ound manner Return the old power pack to an approved battery recycler Winter Storage and Service Robomow Clean Robomow before putting it away for the winter storage During winter it is required to keep Robomow continuously charged to avoid damage to the batteries refer to Section 8 2 Store the mower in a dry area preferably at room temperature Base Station Remove and store the Base Station Head indoors Cover the Extension Cable end with its cover to prevent any damage of corrosion The ends of the Perimeter Wire should be protected from damp by putting them in a container with grease Winter Service To allow better maintenance and keep Robomow in a good condition it is recommended to bring your Robomow to a certified Robomow dealer for service prior to winter storage Winter Service includes operations as cleaning the mower parts and mowing deck checking for wear parts and replace if required such as blade drive wheels and other moving parts testing the mower functions and safety components checking battery and upload the latest software version possibly including newly added features 11 4 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 44 Warning Severe injury hazard Always turn the Safety Switch Off before lifting the mower The blade is very sharp They ca
66. parated Zone A L3 Separated Zone B A1 Sub Zone 1 A2 Sub Zone 2 A3 Sub Zone 3 A4 Sub Zone 4 6 4 2 Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings are additional menu options that are not changed very often and thus are not included in the Basic Settings e To change any option feature in the Advanced Settings press the Settings button continuously for 3 Sec e P001 is displayed Use the arrows to scroll to the setting you want to change then press OK e Use the arrow button to change the setting and press OK to confirm e Scroll to change additional menu options or press STOP to go back to the main display Below are the Advanced Settings options Screen Setting escription Options _ e Controls the Interval frequency of mowing cycles in the zone The default Interval is Twice a week It means that Robomow will complete the entire mowing of your lawn twice a week 2 Mowing Cycles every week The numbers in the menu represent the following 2 Every two days 3 Twice a week 7 Once a week 14 Every two weeks If there is more than one zone the Interval can be set for all zones Interval together or for each zone individually You can choose All for all zones or scroll to the zone you want to change and change its e a Default 3 setting During off season when the growth rate of the grass is slower it is recommended to change the Interval to Once a Week or Every Two Weeks
67. r collides with obstacles along the edge the mower will stop and drive backwards with U052 Adjust Wire displayed e Move the wire slightly inward awa mrrrrt e Press OK to continue the Wire Test If at any point you wish the mower to drive closer to the edge to enlarge the covered area press Stop U003 is displayed Test Wire Position Move the wire slightly outward Place the mower in front of the changed section of wire fe gt ie lt i o a A Press OK to continue the Test Wire Position process If you want to quite the setup process press the STOP button continuously for 3 seconds The screen will change to the Main Display current time After completing the Test Wire Position test the mower in Near Wire Follow mode to confirm it completes the drive near the wire smoothly without acquiring any adjacent wire or hitting any obstacle on its way to the Base Station If the mower fails to complete the Near Wire Follow smoothly to the Base Station then reduce the Near Wire Follow Distance Menu P004 and repeat the test until it will complete the drive smoothly 5 2 After Setup is Completed Once the wire setup is complete drive additional pegs at a distance of approximately 0 75 m 2 5 ft apart Use additional pegs in areas where there are bumps or dips in the lawn If needed purchase extra pegs Inspect the wire installation for tripping hazards 29 6 Robo
68. r the like then lay the Perimeter Wire at minimum distance of 1 2m from the water 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 Right turns perimeter 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 an anticlockwise direction 45 20em Left turns 4 3 Perimeter Wire within the Working Area 4 3 1 O 4 3 2 O O O Hard Obstacles Obstacles that can withstand a collision for example trees or bushes higher than 15 cm do not need to be demarcated by the Perimeter Wire Robomow will turn when it collides with this type of obstacle Perimeter Islands yon Use the Perimeter Wire to demarcate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles that cannot withstand a collision for example flower beds and fountains Continue uncoiling the wire moving from the edge towards the protected object Peg the Perimeter Wire around the protected object in a clockwise direction Complete bordering the island and return to the spot where you left the lawn s edge 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
69. rated Zone Smaller than 100m 11 00ft 2 Wires under same peg Base Station A Separated Zone larger than 100 m 1100 ft O If a separated area is larger than 100m 1100 ft then it requires more than a single operation to cover the area In such cases an additional Base Station optional accessory should be installed in the Separated Zone otherwise you will have to manually bring the mower several times to the Separated Zone in order to complete the mowing of the area 3 2 Select Base Station Location 3 2 1 Base Station Location Guidelines 12 Do not place the Base Station Separated Zone Smaller than 100m 1100ft i Optional Power Box amp Base Station Main zone Power Box amp Base Station within 3 meters 10 ft after a corner relevant for Internal setup only section 3 3 2 The Base Station should be within 15m 50 ft of a power outlet 230V 120V If the lawn has more than one zone place the Base Station within the largest zone Make the Base Station invisible to the street to avoid theft Select a shady spot This will extend battery lifetime Place the Base Station on a relatively level ground Do not place it on a slope Place the Base Station away from sprinkler heads There are two options to set the Base Station 3 2 2 Internal Setup on the lawn perimeter Choose a place along the Perimeter Wire where you want to place the Base
70. rning to the Base Station The distance does not represent actual units of measurement The offset Distance values range from 1 to 12 They represent different distances from the wire The higher the Distance setting the smaller the probability of tracks along the perimeter Perimeter Islands that are relatively close to the Perimeter Wire or narrow passages may prevent the mower to complete its drive to the Base Station in Near Wire Follow mode In such cases decrease the distance to allow the mower to complete the drive to the Base Station The minimum distance Robomow will drive from wire when returning to the Base Station The larger the number the bigger the distance the mower will drive from the wire while returns to the Base Station Enables to test the mower in the max Near wire Follow Distance that is defined in menu P004 If the mower is not able to complete the drive in Near Wire mode smoothly then it is recommended to reduce the max distance set in menu P004 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 Robomow detects rain when the current reading value is below the set Sensitivity value and postpones operation The higher the Sensitivity setting the more sensitive Robomow is to rain detection The Edge is a special mode in which Robomow follows
71. s the mowing motor severe load for too long will cool down Drive motor overheat Cooling No need to do anything The drive motors have been working under a Robomow will renew the operation automatically severe load for too long as soon as the drive motor will cool down 41 9 4 Fault Symptom The next table will give details and possible causes of other faults that do not provide error codes If a fault cannot be dealt with using these tables please call your service provider STENCIL Probable Cause Event Corrective Actions Encountered Dull blade blade Replace blade blade It is recommended to cut less than a 1 3 of the green part of the grass The grass is too high in relation to the set Set the cutting height to a higher position and Poor quality of cutting height then successively lower mowing If itis during a fast growing season change the Interval refer to Section 6 4 2 P001 Wheres is weranu causes For best cut operate Robomow when the grass e a a of grass clippings around is dry Do no to mow in the early morning hours the blade Switch Off the Safety Switch and use heavy l gloves to clean and remove the grass clippings There is a Perimeter Island or a Narrow ind the Base Passage that prevents the mower to Reduce the Near Wire Follow Distance in the Stalon complete its drive towards the Base Settings menu from the default 7 Station in Near Wire Follow mode Robomow Check if
72. sing or driving the Robomow unless they have the valid code to enter You will be prompted to enter a four digit code of your choice to use as your personal security code Lift Sensor In the event the mower is raised from the ground during blade operation the blade will stop rotating immediately Tilt Sensor In case the mower is tilted up towards a vertical position the blade will stop immediately Obstruction Sensor Robomow detects when there is an obstacle in its way during operation When the mower collides with an obstacle the mower will stop the rotation of the blade immediately will stop movement in that direction and reverse itself away from the obstacle Emergency Stop Button Pressing the STOP button at any time during operation will stop the mower and the blade immediately Safety Switch 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 Sealed Batteries The batteries that operate the Robomow are completely sealed and will not leak any type of fluids regardless of position Base Station Perimeter Switch and Perimeter Wire 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 Robomow will stop operating 2 Know Your Robomow 2 1 What s in the Box
73. tected by designating Perimeter Islands which are demarcated areas of the lawn where Robomow does not enter NAV ar Mm WA AAAA 4 AAE If the areas where obstacles are grouped closely together they should be demarcated by a single continuous Perimeter Island Obstacles that are vertical relatively rigid and higher than 15 cm 6 inches such as trees phone or power poles do not need Perimeter Island Robomow will turn when it collides with these obstacles Slopes Slope on the perimeter The Perimeter Wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10 10cm rise per 1m CAUTION If the Perimeter Wire is laid across a slope steeper thani10 there is a risk that the mower will slip and cross outside the wire especially when the grass is wet Perimeter Slope However if there is a barrier e g fence or wall Max 10 that can protect the mower from slipping off the Perimeter Wire can be set on that slope Slope inside the lawn Robomow can mow areas inside the working area with a slope of up to 35 35cm rise per 1m Tip If the mower tilts off the ground while climbing a slope it is too steep Exclude this steep area from Robomow s cutting area In Lawn Slope 35 How 100cm 3 3ft Length WAY Elevation 4 Max 35 slope How to calculate the slope of your lawn 35cm Elevation _ 35 eI 100cm Length IPE 3 4 3 Distan
74. the perimeter wire for complete and accurate owing of the lawn edges In lawns where the edge is not maintained well and the mover fails to complete the drive along the edge of the lawn it is recommended to set the Edge to Off Setting the Edge to Off disables the Edge mode in automatic departures from the station but still allows the Edge mowing when pressing the Edge mode button on the operating panel The Child Lock feature locks the buttons to prevent unintended operation especially by children If the Child Lock is set to On to operate the mower it is required to first press one of the operating mode buttons and then to press the OK button to confirm Screen Setting scription Options e The Anti Theft feature alarms the surroundings in the event of an unintended removal of the mower from its designated area e To turn the Anti Theft On for the first time set it to On and choose a PIN code of 4 digits Tip Select a number you can remember Write it down bottom of Chapter 10 and keep it in a safe place Default DFF e When the Anti Theft system is activated 0000 will be displayed Enter your 4 digit code to deactivate the Anti Theft e f the code is not entered then the message is changed to U062 Alarm will soon be activated Enter the code otherwise the alarm al start Anti Theft e This option should be used for a Separated Zone which has a Base Station or when addin

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