Robomow RS615 Owner Manual

Operation and safety manual

Original Operating Instructions (EN)

RS615, RS625, RS635

MS1500, MS2500

2016A

Robomow S models

Manufacturer: F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd.

Hatzabar St., Industrial Zone

P.O.Box 1412 Pardesiya,

42815 Israel

– EU Declaration of Conformity

The products covered by this Declaration

26 Volt Battery operated Robotic Lawn Mower model:

Robomow S models (with Base Station)

F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd. declares under sole responsibility that the products identified above conform to the Directives below:

- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

Standards referenced: EN ISO 12100:2010.

- EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Standards referenced: EN 55014-1:2011. EN 55014-2:2008. EN 61000-3-2:2006. EN 61000-3-3:2008.

- Noise Directive 2000/14/EC

Standards referenced: BS EN ISO 3744:2010. ISO 11094:1991.

- RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

Technical file representative:

Mr. Gerome De Schutter Friendly Robotics BV.

Address: Expeditieweg 4-6, Andelst 6673 DV, Netherlands.

I hereby declare that the above product conforms to the requirements as specified above.

Shai Abramson – Senior VP R&D

F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd.

Israel

26 November 2015

The products are manufactured by F. Robotics Acquisitions (Friendly Robotics).

CE approved.

© Friendly Robotics, 2016-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 following pages contain important safety and operating instructions. Please read and follow all instructions in this manual. Carefully read and review all safety instructions, warnings and cautions contained in this manual. Failure to read and follow these instructions, warnings and cautionary statements may result in severe injury or death to persons and pets or damage to personal property.

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Warning Decal Definitions

These are the symbols on Robomow ® ; Read them carefully before operating Robomow ® .

DANGER! Sharp rotating blades. Keep hands and feet away.

Serious injury can occur. Caution – Do not touch rotating blade(s)

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1. Safety alerts symbol – WARNING – This is a dangerous power tool.

Use care when operating and follow all safety instructions and warnings.

2. Read Operating & Safety Manual – Read user instructions before operating your Robomow

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3. Hazard of thrown or flying objects – Whole body exposure. Take caution.

4. Keep a safe distance from Robomow

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when operating.

Keep people in particular children, pets and bystanders away from the area in which Robomow

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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

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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 – it should be collected separately.

WARNING!

This warning symbol will be found at several points throughout the pages of this manual.

It is intended to highlight an important safety, warning or cautionary message.

Please pay particular attention to these areas and be sure you fully understand the message before proceeding.

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Safety Warnings & Precautions

Use

1. Read this Operating and Safety Manual carefully and be familiar with the controls and the proper use of Robomow ® before operating Robomow ® .

2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use Robomow ® .

3. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

4. It is strongly recommended to use the Child Lock or Anti-Theft (4 PIN code) option in order to prevent operation by children or others who are not familiar with Robomow ® operation.

5. Never let Robomow ® the lawn.

operate without supervision , unless the zone is totally fenced and there is no access for people to reach

6. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to people or their property.

7. Wear eyes protection and use gloves when installing the Perimeter Wire and driving the wire stakes/pegs. Firmly drive all pegs in order to keep the wire from becoming a tripping hazard.

8. Make sure to layout and install the Perimeter Wire according to the instructions.

9. Inspect the area mowed by Robomow ® , and remove stones, sticks, wires, bones and other objects, once a week. Objects struck by the blades may be thrown and cause severe injuries to people.

10. In case of abnormal vibrations, stop the mower, switch off the Safety Switch and check for any damage of the blade. Replace worn or damaged blades to preserve balance. If vibration continues, call for service.

11. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting blades and other moving parts.

12. Always switch off the Safety Switch before lifting the mower or attempting any adjustments. Do not to touch the blades before the blades have come to a complete stop.

13. Never attempt to service or adjust the mower while it is in operation.

14. When programming the automatic schedule, do not leave the machine to operate unattended if you know that there are pets, children or people in the vicinity.

15. Do not use Robomow ® for any purpose other than for which it is intended.

16. Do not operate Robomow ® if any safety feature or device is damaged or inoperable.

17. Never allow anyone to ride or sit on mower.

18. Warning!

When there is a risk of a lightning storm, disconnect the Perimeter Wire from the Base Station / Perimeter Switch and the Power Box 230V/120V plug from the mains socket.

19. Keep all guards, shields, safety devices, and sensors in place. Repair or replace damaged parts, including decals. Do not operate

Robomow ® if any parts are damaged or worn.

20. Never pick up or carry this appliance while the motors are running.

21. Electric Shock Hazard!

Disconnect the Power Box from the plug socket before any approach to the Base Station charging contacts (pins).

22. Transportation

1. Use the Remote Control (available as an accessory) to drive it from place to place.

2. In case of different height level, switch off the Safety Switch, and carry the mower by the carrying handle.

3. Important!

It is recommended to keep the original packaging for shipment purposes.

Using Remote Control (Manual Mowing)

23. Mow only in daylight or in a good artificial light and avoid operating in wet grass.

24. Do not operate Robomow ® when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers; Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

25. Use extreme caution when reversing the appliance towards you.

26. Always switch on the motor according to instructions with feet well away from the blades.

27. Do not mow manually slopes steeper than 15 degrees or where a firm footing is not possible.

Maintenance

28. Always switch off the Safety Switch of Robomow ® in following cases: before clearing blockage/ checking/ cleaning/ working on

Robomow ® or replacing blades.

29. Always switch off the Safety Switch whenever Robomow ® starts vibrating abnormally.

30. Use heavy gloves when inspecting or servicing blades.

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31. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

32. Use only the original equipment and accessories. It is not allowed to modify the original design of Robomow ® . All modifications are made at your own risk.

33. Maintenance/ Servicing of Robomow ® should be according to manufacturer instructions.

34. 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 immediately with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes, without rubbing.

- Get medical treatment.

35. Ensure that the battery pack is charged using the correct charger recommended by the manufacturer. Incorrect use may result in electric shock, overheating or leakage of corrosive liquid from the battery

Product End of Use

36. Robomow and its accessories should be collected separately at the end of their life to prevent electrical and electronic equipment waste from ending up in landfill sites, to promote the reuse, treatment and recovery of electrical and electronic equipment in purpose to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, protect human health and utilize natural resources prudently and rationally.

37. Do not dispose Robomow or any other part of it (including the Power Box, Base Station and Perimeter Switch) as unsorted municipal waste – it should be collected separately.

38. Ask your local distributor/dealer about return and collection systems available.

39. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire and do not place used batteries in your household trash.

The battery must be collected, recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.

Robomow

®

– Safety Features

1. Child Lock / Safety Guard

This menu option offers a safety feature to help prevent children or others not familiar with the safe operation of the mower to operate it freely.

2. Anti-Theft / Safety Guard

The Anti-Theft system provides the user with a disabling function that will prevent anyone from using or driving the Robomow unless they have the valid code to enter. You will be prompted to enter a four digit code of your choice to use as your personal security code.

3. Lift Sensor

In the event the mower is raised from its resting position on the ground during blade operation, the blades will stop rotating immediately.

4. Tilt Sensor

In case the mower is lifted up towards a vertical position, the blades will stop immediately and Robomow will warn about it.

5. Sensor Equipped Bumpers

The bumper is equipped with a sensor which is activated when the mower strikes a solid, fixed object. When the bumper sensor is activated, the mower will stop the rotation of the blades immediately, will stop movement in that direction and reverse itself away from the obstacle.

6. Emergency Stop Button

The STOP button is located on the Carrying Handle. Pressing this button or lifting the handle at any time during operation will stop all mower movement and the rotation of the blades immediately.

7. Safety Switch

Located below the bumper door, on the right side of Robomow (when standing behind the mower). Switching off the Safety Switch will prevent any operation of the Robomow. It is required to switch it off before lifting Robomow and before any maintenance is done.

8. Main Fuse

Located at the rear side of Robomow. Removing the Main Fuse will prevent any operation of Robomow. It is required to remove the fuse before transportation for long distance and before any service (parts replacement) is done.

9. Sealed Batteries

The batteries that operate Robomow are completely sealed and will not leak any type of fluids, regardless of their position.

10. 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.

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How Robomow Works for You

Perform a One-Time Setup before operating Robomow for the first time.

[Detailed instructions are in the following chapters]

• First, you will install a wire around the entire lawn and around protected areas within the lawn area. This wire is the Perimeter Wire; it sets the boundaries for Robomow.

Small pegs are supplied with Robomow. You use them to fasten the Perimeter Wire to the ground, below grass level. The Perimeter Wire will gradually disappear under the growth of new grass and will become invisible quite soon.

Then, you will place a Base Station along the Perimeter Wire and install a Power Box.

They perform two basic functions: o Generate a very low voltage signal along the Perimeter Wire.

o Charge Robomow’s batteries.

• After having completed the installation of the Perimeter Wire, the Base Station, and the

Power Box, and performing the One-Time Setup, Robomow will do all the mowing for you the entire season !

Perimeter Wire

Peg

Base Station Power Box

• Robomow leaves its Base Station on the scheduled mowing time. Robomow mows the lawn and then drives itself back to the

Base Station to be charged and ready for its next scheduled mowing.

• In order to prevent damage to the lawn at the Base Station area and in order to improve lawn coverage, Robomow will drive back from the Base Station at a random distance (between 90cm to 120cm) and will randomly select an angle of departure between 40 to 90 degrees.

• As soon as Robomow departs for mowing, the Base Station automatically triggers a special signal. This signal creates a virtual wall, visible only to Robomow. This signal keeps Robomow within the lawn boundaries, and prevents it from entering areas it was intended to skip.

Base Station and Power Box:

- Generates signal along the wire.

- Charges Robomow’s battery.

Large trees: Robomow is allowed to bump into them. At this size, the objects do not require a Perimeter Wire around them.

Robomow detects the signal and changes direction as it reaches the wire

Perimeter Wire as a virtual wall, visible only to Robomow

Tree surrounded by a groove, ditch or flower beds requires a wire around it .

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Robomow Features

• 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.

• Edge Cutting – Unlike other robotic lawn mowers, Robomow is the only robotic mower that has a special Edge mode, in which it follows the perimeter wire for complete coverage of the lawn edges. Robomow is the only robotic mower to cut outside the wheels.

• Strong Cutting System – Robomow’s extra sharp blades enable it to perform the first cut of the season, when the grass is relatively high.

• TurboMow Mode – TurboMow feature allows faster and stronger mowing of high grass during the first cut of the season.

• SmartMow Mode – SmartMow feature allows more efficient mowing operation through smooth and continuous turns at lawn’s edge.

• Availability – The mowing width of Robomow (56cm / 22”) 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 the roots of the lawn, where they decompose and act like a natural fertilizer. Grass clippings contain 80-85% water and release valuable nutrients that return back into the soil. It is the natural recycling of grass.

• Robomow App – a mobile application (available for Android and iOS), which enables user friendly and intuitive operation of your

Robomow. For compatibility information of Robomow App please visit the Robomow webpage.

To download the Robomow App, use your mobile device to scan the QR code on the right, or simply search for it in the App Store or Google Play

Store.

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What’s in the Box

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1

14

8

9

6 6

4 4 5 5 for RS models

Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”)

8 7

Lawn Edge 35cm (14”)

Wall Edge 40cm (15.5”)

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11

13

1 Robomow ®

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Perimeter Wire

Creates a virtual wall for your Robomow.

3

Pegs

For securing the wire to the ground.

4

5

Wire Connectors

Used for splicing wires (as needed).

Plot Connector

For connecting the Perimeter Wire to the Base

Station.

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6

7

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Operating & Safety Manual

RoboRuler

For setting the distance of the Perimeter Wire from the lawn edge.

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Assembled Base Station

Used by Robomow to dock and charge when it is not mowing.

12

Base Station Stakes

For securing the Base Station to the ground.

10

13.

Extension Cable

20 meters (65 ft.), (Low voltage cable).

Power Box

Used to deactivate (halt) the automatic operation mode and reactivate it as needed. Also provides indication of

Robomow’s status (Docking or Operating) and the Perimeter Wire’s health.

Lawn Edge 35cm (14”)

Wall Edge 40cm (15.5”) 8

Power Box Mount

Used for fixing the Power Box to a wall.

(including Screws and dowels).

Adaptor for perimeter wire over

500m

For lawns looped with a perimeter wire of 500 meters or more (1640 ft.).

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Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”)

5 for RS models

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4

10

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Main Parts

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2

3

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2 1

Robomow

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1. Operating Lamp

2. Bumper with touch sensitive sensors

3. STOP Button / Carrying Handle

4. Operating Panel

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Under the Hood

4

3

1. Bumper Door

2. Mowing Height Indicator

3. Mowing Adjustment Knob

4. Safety Switch

Base Station

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4

1. Base Station Head (Charging Adaptor)

2. Base

3. Flippers (x2)

4. Stakes (x6)

Introduction

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Power Box

4

1. Docking Indicator

2. Automatic Operation ON/OFF button

3. Operating Indicator

4. Wire Indicator

5. Automatic Operation ON/OFF Indicator

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Table Of Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Warranty Card

Planning Ahead .............................................................................................................................................1

Planning Perimeter Wire Installation.................................................................................................................................. 1

Lawn Types: What does your lawn look like? .................................................................................................................... 1

“Separated Zones” Type Lawn .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Select Base Station Location ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Determine Power Box Location ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Planning the Perimeter Wire’s Layout ............................................................................................................................... 5

Initial Setup ....................................................................................................................................................7

Perimeter Wire Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Special cases of Perimeter Wire setup .............................................................................................................................. 8

Separated Zone(s) ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

Fastening Perimeter Wire to the Ground ......................................................................................................................... 13

Back at the Base Station – Completing the Perimeter Wire Setup .................................................................................. 13

Assembling the Base Station ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Placing The Base Station ................................................................................................................................................ 15

Installing the Power Box .................................................................................................................................................. 16

At the Power Box Location: ............................................................................................................................................. 16

Preparing Robomow ...................................................................................................................................17

Adjust the Cutting Height ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Insert the Fuse ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

One-Time Setup (Step By Step) ...................................................................................................................................... 17

After Setup is Complete .................................................................................................................................................. 20

Robomow Operation ...................................................................................................................................21

Automatic Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

Menu Structure ................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Lawn Options ................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Mower Options................................................................................................................................................................. 30

Manual Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 33

Using the Power Box ..................................................................................................................................34

Power Box Alerts ............................................................................................................................................................. 34

To Turn Buzzer On/Off ..................................................................................................................................................... 34

To Disable the Automatic Operation ................................................................................................................................ 34

Charging ......................................................................................................................................................35

Charging During the Season ........................................................................................................................................... 35

Charging Out of Season .................................................................................................................................................. 35

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................37

Text error-messages ........................................................................................................................................................ 37

Error Messages And Corrective Actions .......................................................................................................................... 37

Other Problems ............................................................................................................................................................... 40

Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................43

Maintenance and Storage ..........................................................................................................................44

Maintenance of the Mowing Deck ................................................................................................................................... 44

Maintenance of the Blades .............................................................................................................................................. 45

Disposing of the Old Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................... 46

Splicing the Perimeter Wire ............................................................................................................................................. 46

Maintenance of the Base Station Area ............................................................................................................................ 46

Storing the Mower during Winter ..................................................................................................................................... 46

Winter Service ................................................................................................................................................................. 46

Accessories .................................................................................................................................................47

Tips for maintaining your lawn ..................................................................................................................48

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Planning Ahead

Chapter 1 Planning Ahead

Getting your lawn ready for Robomow is rather simple.

Still, as every lawn is unique, we recommend you get acquainted with the setup process before you actually create the perfect setting for your lawn.

Scan the QR code to watch Robomow setup & operation video.

Also available on Robomow website.

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 Perimeter Wire.

1.1 Planning Perimeter Wire Installation

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.

1.2 Lawn Types: What does your lawn look like?

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.

) Main Zone Only

Robomow will simply mow this lawn within its set boundaries.

) Main Zone + Sub-Zones

Robomow will mow the Main Zone and will move automatically to the Sub-Zone(s).

) Separated Zones

Robomow will mow each zone separately. Its movement between zones is restricted. Thus, you will plan ahead how

Robomow is to be moved from one area to the other.

Main Zone Only

Main Zone

Main Zone Separated

Zone

1.2.1 “Main Zone Only” Type Lawn

The “Main Zone Only” lawn consists of one whole area. It has no Sub-

Zones and no Separated Zones.

If you answer “yes” to all of the following questions, your lawn is a “Main Zone Only” type lawn:

U Is your grass area one continuous zone?

And:

U Are all areas of your lawn wide enough for

Robomow to navigate through?

(More than 4-5 meters (13-16 ft.) wide at its narrowest point).

At least

4-5 meters (13-16 ft.) wide

Main Zone Only

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If your lawn does not match this description, read the next

Sections to find the style of your lawn.

If your lawn is “Main Zone Only”, you can skip to Section 1.4 of this chapter to determine Base Station location.

1.2.2 Main Zone + Sub-Zone(s) Type Lawn

This type of lawn consists of more than one zone and these zones are connected by a pass. The pass may be relatively narrow, but it is wide enough for Robomow to drive through.

In this type of lawns, Robomow will be able to drive itself from one zone to the other in order to mow the whole area.

If you answer “yes” to all of the following questions, your lawn is a “Main Zone + Sub-Zone(s)” type lawn:

U Does your lawn has additional zones which are separated from the

Main Zone?

U Is your grass area one continuous area?

U Is there a Narrow Pass that is wide enough for Robomow to drive through between these zones: 1.2 – 5 meters (4 – 16 ft.)?

U Is this Narrow Pass firm, level and smooth (not stony, sandy or elevated)?

For example: grass area, sidewalk, firm path, solid ground.

Such additional areas are called Sub-Zones.

You will instruct Robomow to drive through the Narrow Pass in order to get to a Sub-Zone. It will mow both the Main Zone and its Sub-Zone(s) one zone at a time.

If your lawn does not match this description, skip to the next

Section 1.3 of this chapter: “Separate Zones”

.

In order to make sure Robomow drive into the Sub-Zone and back, we have to further examine the lawn area:

P What is the width of the Narrow Pass?

If the pass is 1.2 – 2 m (4 to

6.5 ft.) wide…

P During Perimeter Wire setting:

You will follow simple instructions on how to set a Narrow Pass.

(See Section 2.2.2 ).

P During One-Time Setup:

You will set Robomow to work in a Sub-Zone mode.

(See section 3.3.8).

If the pass is 2 – 5 m

(6.5 to 16 ft.) wide…

P During Perimeter Wire setting:

You will set the Perimeter Wire as in a regular Main Zone type lawn. Robomow can navigate through the pass without special wire settings.

Narrow Pass

Sub-Zone

Main Zone

Main Zone

Main + Sub-Zone with a Narrow Pass

Main Zone

1.2 – 2 m (4 to 6.5 ft.)

Main Zone

2 – 5 m (6.5 to 16 ft.)

Main Zone

Main Zone

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If the pass is less than 1.2 m (4 ft.) wide, set the lawn zones as Separated Zones.

See next Section 1.3.

If the pass is more than 5 m (16 ft.) wide, set the lawn as “Main Zone Only” type.

See previous Section 1.2.1 “Main Zone Only”.

Continue reading next Section (Separated Zones), as your lawn may be a combination of more than one type.

1.3 “Separated Zones” Type Lawn

“Separated Zones” type lawn consists of two or more zones that are not connected.

Robomow cannot drive between these zones.

If you answer “yes” to at least one of the following questions, your lawn is of the

“Separated Zones” type.

U Are parts of your lawn separated by fences, sidewalks, or other objects that Robomow cannot pass?

Or:

Separated Zone

Main Zone

U Are parts of your lawn separated by a gravel path or similar material that may damage the mower’s blades?

Or:

U Are zones of your lawns joined by a pass too narrow for Robomow to drive through: less than 1.2 m (4 ft.) in width?

Or:

U Are zones of your lawn situated at lower or higher level?

Main Zone

Separated Zone(s)

P If any of the above descriptions fits your lawn, Robomow will be set to work in Separated Zones

Separated Zone

If your lawn does not fit any of these descriptions, it is probably either a “Main Zone Only” or “Main Zone +Sub-

Zone” type. Skip to Section 1.4 – Determine Base Station Location.

P A lawn may consist of up to 2 Separated Zones.

P The mower must be carried or driven to this area manually.

P A lawn may also be a combination of more than one lawn type.

1.3.1 Types of Separated Zone setups

A separated zone that can be completely mowed in a single operation.

P If possible, the separated area may be connected to the main area’s Perimeter Wire.

P Or, it may require to have its own separate

Perimeter Wire.

In that case, it will have to be connected to a

Perimeter Switch (optional accessory).

Base Station

3

Separated Zone smaller than

200 m² (2150 ft²)

2 wires under same peg

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Or:

A separated zone that requires more than one single operation to completely mow the area.

P This large separated area needs more than one operation of the mower.

P An additional Base Station (optional accessory) should be installed in such separated area.

Main Power Box &

Base Station

Separated Zone larger than 200 m² (2150 ft²)

Optional Power Box

& Base Station

1.4 Select Base Station Location

Robomow’s Base Station is placed along the Perimeter Wire. This is where the wire “loop” starts and ends. The Base Station and Power Box have two main functions:

P To generate a small signal along the Perimeter Wire (very low voltage), which serves as an “invisible wall” setting the lawn boundaries for

Robomow.

P To charge Robomow’s batteries.

After completing the One-Time Setup of the Perimeter Wire and the

Base Station, a weekly schedule is set. That’s when Robomow starts mowing for you for the entire season.

Robomow leaves the Base Station on the day and time scheduled according to a predetermined program for your specific lawn and preferences. It mows the lawn and it returns to the Base Station for recharging.

1.4.1 Consider the following in order to choose the best location:

P Do not place the Base Station within 3 meters (10 ft.) after a corner.

P The Base Station should be close enough (20 m / 65 ft.) to a wall plug socket (230V / 120V).

P If the lawn has more than one zone, set the Base Station within the largest zone.

P Make the Base Station invisible to the street.

P Prefer a shady spot. This will extend battery lifetime

P Place the Base Station on a relatively level ground.

Do not place it on a slope.

P Place the Base Station away from sprinkler heads.

Base Zone

Main Zone

Min.

after corner

Base Station location

Zone A

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1.5 Determine Power Box Location

P The Power Box will be connected to the Base Station.

P Select a suitable location for the Power Box to be mounted on the wall near the plug socket.

P Robomow’s 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable will be connected to the Power Box. The length of the Extension Cable must not be changed.

The Power Box is suitable for Outdoor use. Yet, it should be placed in a sheltered, dry, well ventilated spot.

The Power Box should not be exposed to direct sunlight or rain.

Power Box fixed to the wall

Max 20 m

(65 ft.)

20 m (65 ft.) Extension

Cable (low voltage)

1.6 Planning Perimeter Wire Installation

1.6.1 Objects inside Lawn

P Objects such as flower beds, ponds, or small trees need to be protected by setting “perimeter islands”.

Perimeter Islands are demarcated areas of the lawn, where Robomow does not enter.

P Obstacles that are vertical, relatively rigid, higher than 15 cm (6 inches), such as trees, phone or power poles, do not need to be protected by a perimeter wire. Robomow will turn when it collides with these obstacles.

However, for the gentlest and most silent operation, you may prefer to create Perimeter Islands around all fixed objects in the working area.

Rigid vertical objects (such as poles) with a diameter smaller than 10 cm (4 inches) must be protected by a Perimeter Island. This will prevent such objects from being trapped by the mower’s body and damage to the lawn.

In Lawn Slope

In Lawn Slope 35%

P Areas where obstacles are grouped closely together, should be demarcated by a single, continuous, Perimeter Island.

Perimeter Slope

1.6.2 Slopes

Perimeter Slope

P The Perimeter Wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10%

(0.35 ft rise per 3.3 ft).

CAUTION! If the Perimeter Wire is laid across a slope steeper than 15%, it may cause the mower to slip, especially when the grass is wet, and to cross the wire outside.

) However, if there is a barrier (e.g. fence or wall) that can protect the mower from slipping off, the Perimeter Wire can be set on that slope.

In Lawn Slope

P Robomow can mow areas inside the working area that slope up to 35%

(1.1 rise per 3.3 ft).

P 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.

Perimeter Slope 10%

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How to calculate the slope of your lawn?

35 cm (Elevation)

100 cm (Length)

= 35% (Slope)

100 cm (3.3 ft.)

Length

35 cm (1.1 ft.)

Max 35% slope

1.6.3 Distances from Edge (Pools, Ponds, Cliffs, etc.)

P RoboRuler is used to measure the distance from the edge, where at which the wire is to be placed. for RS models

Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”)

P 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 2.3).

1.6.4 Interference with adjacent lawns

P If an additional Robomow or other robotic mower is working in an adjacent lawn, maintain at least 3 meters distance (10 ft.) from the perimeter wire of that lawn.

Lawn Edge 32cm (12.5”)

Wall Edge 40cm (15.5”)

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Chapter 2 Initial Setup

Recommendation, before you start:

During setup, you will insert pegs into the ground. To make this task smoother, we recommend you mow your lawn and water it before starting.

Getting Ready

Make sure all parts needed for setup are within reach. Have Robomow box nearby, so as to have all items available.

In addition, you will use the following tools: A hammer, a small flat and a

Phillips screwdrivers, Combination Pliers.

Hammer Combination Pliers

Small flat and Philips screwdrivers

2.1 Perimeter Wire Setup

Before you start the setup, you should have a plan for the Perimeter Wire layout and for the location of the Base Station. Your plan should consider the following (see Sections 1.4-1.6):

U What type of lawn areas do you prepare?

(Main Zone Only / Main + Sub-Zones / Separated Zones / combination of types).

U Are there protected or excluded areas on the lawn?

(Perimeter Islands).

U Are there any slopes that Robomow should avoid?

U Are there edges of pools, ponds, cliffs etc, that need an extra distance from the Perimeter Wire?

2.1.1 Starting Point: Perimeter Wire at the Base Station area.

P Place the Base Station, according to your plan, with its front facing Anti

Clockwise on the perimeter.

Do not place the Base Station within 3 m (10 ft.) after a corner

P Select the roll of wire with a green plot connector attached to the end.

The other rolls do not have a connector at the end.

P Pull the plot connector and some of the wire, connected to it, out of the plastic cover.

Do not remove the wire spool from its cover.

The plastic cover is the dispenser for the wire.

P Peg the beginning of the wire to the ground, where the Base Station will be located.

Pegs are supplied in Robomow’s box .

P 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.

P Start laying the wire in an Anti Clockwise direction.

P Continue to pull the Perimeter Wire out of its cover, 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.

Perimeter Wire – do not remove the plastic covering

Leave 30 cm

(12 inches) starting point

Anti Clockwise direction of wire layout

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2.1.2 Laying the Perimeter Wire

P The Perimeter Wire is secured to the ground by the pegs supplied with Robomow. Insert pegs every few meters and at corners.

At this early stage set a minimum number of pegs. Later, after testing the wire setup, you will insert all necessary pegs.

P After uncoiling Sections of wire, before inserting pegs, use the

RoboRuler to determine the distance of the wire from lawn edge or obstacles.

RoboRuler is supplied with Robomow

U If the edge is sloping (max 15% is allowed) or a wall – the distance from the edge is 40 cm (1.3 ft.).

U If the edge is a flat area or a cliff – the distance from the edge is 32 cm (1 ft.).

P If there is a hard obstacle (that does not need protection as a

Perimeter Island) near the perimeter– Perimeter Wire should be at least

1 m (3.3 ft.) away from it.

P If the edge is not a wall, a fence or other obstacle - you may move the Perimeter Wire closer to the edge.

Test this short distance before fastening the pegs into the ground.

P Maintain a 45º angle in all left-turn corners when laying the wire along the perimeter. It is not necessary to maintain 45 º angle on right-turn corners along the perimeter. It is not necessary to maintain 45 º angle along corners of an island inside the lawn (example: around a swimming pool).

P Continue laying the wire, according to your plan.

Gradually pull the wire out of its dispenser and lay it loosely as you are moving in a Anti Clockwise direction .

Area outside perimeter – has a wall as an protected objects.

40 cm (1.3 ft.)

Lawn Edge 32cm (12.5”)

Wall Edge 40cm (15.5”)

Sloping – max 15%.

Area outside perimeter – same basic level and free of protected objects.

90 O for RS models

Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”)

40 cm (1.3 ft.)

Wire for RS models

Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”)

Lawn Edge 32cm (12.5”)

Wall Edge 40cm (15.5”)

45 O

32 cm (1 ft.)

2.2 Special cases of Perimeter Wire setup

2.2.1 Perimeter Islands

P Continue uncoiling the wire, moving from the edge towards the object that you want to protect.

P Peg the Perimeter Wire around the protected object in a Clockwise direction.

Perimeter Wire position

2 wires under same peg

Perimeter

Wire

Min. 1.5 m

90 O

45 O

Direction of setup: Clockwise around obstacle

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Min. distance between islands: 1.5 m (4.9 ft.).

Otherwise, demarcate jointly as one island.

90 O

45 O

P There should be a distance between the Island Wire and the Perimeter

Wire:

) Maintain a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft.) between the Island wire and the Perimeter Wire.

) Maintain a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft.) between wires of adjacent islands.

CAUTION: Setting the Perimeter Wire Anti Clockwise around the obstacle will cause mower to drive into the island.

P Complete bordering the island and return to the spot where you left the lawn’s edge.

P The wires leading to the Island and from it should be parallel and touching.

Therefore, peg both wires, to and from the island, together with the same pegs .

Robomow will not recognize these two wires.

It will mow over them as if they do not exist.

Robomow will recognize the single perimeter wire around the

Perimeter Island and will not enter this area.

P The minimum diameter of an Island should be 90 cm (3 ft.) .

) If protected objects are grouped closely together, demarcate them by a single, continuous, Perimeter Island.

) The minimum distance of the Perimeter Wire from the protected area should be 32 cm (1 ft.) .

Therefore, If protected objects are too close to the edge, leave them out of the mowing area.

) A Perimeter Island should either be rectangular or round.

Perimeter Island – Min. 90 cm (3 ft.).

32 cm (1 ft.)

2.2.2 Setting a Narrow Pass

A Narrow Pass is 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 each zone.

The pass must be at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) wide to allow Robomow to drive through it.

If the pass is wider than 2 m (6.5 ft.) – there is NO need for any special

Perimeter Wire setting. Just include both the pass and the Sub-Zone in the area covered by the Perimeter Wire.

Otherwise, follow the instructions below in order to set up a Narrow Pass.

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90 O 45 O

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Scan the QR code to watch a comprehensive video on how set a Narrow

Pass.

Note : most of the measures required during the process are available on the RoboRuler.

If the passage is NARROWER than 1.5m and longer then 2m, dual-square installation shall be completed as follows:

14cm

32cm

2 Wires under same peg

14cm

1. Define the entry to the Narrow Pass – the point where the mower will start driving towards the Sub-Zone.

2. 70 cm (28.5 inches) from the Narrow Pass entry , set a Perimeter

Island (see 2.2.1) as shown in the picture above.

3. Continue to lay the wire along the edge at a proper distance

(depending on the edge type) until returning to the Narrow Pass entry from the Sub-Zone side.

4. Measure 70cm (28.5 inches) from that point and lay another

Perimeter Island with the same dimensions.

5. After completing setup of the wire in the Sub-Zone, make sure to leave 14 cm (5.5 inches) between the wire and the islands on the way back to the Main Zone.

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If the passage is WIDER than 1.5m:

If the Narrow Pass is wider than 1.5m (5 ft.), and you want Robomow to mow the area inside the Narrow Pass, set the wire as shown in the figure below. This 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.

Initial Setup

1. Define the entry to the Narrow Pass – the point at which the mower will start driving towards the Sub-Zone.

2. Set a Perimeter Island in the middle of the Narrow Pass (refer to 2.2.1) as shown in the picture above and maintain 14 cm (5.5 inches) from the

Perimeter Wire.

3. The island dimensions should be 32 cm (12”) along the side and as wide as needed, keeping 14 cm (5.5 inches) from both sides.

4. After completing the setup of the wire in the Sub-Zone, make sure to keep 14 cm (5.5 inches) between the wire and the island on the way back to the Main Zone.

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2.3 Separated Zone(s)

If the lawn has one or more zones that are separated and if the mower cannot drive from one zone to the other, an additional setting is required.

In such cases, the mower will have to be driven or carried between the zones.

A minimum of 1 m (3.3 ft.) must be kept between the wires of the

Separated Zone and the Main Zone.

2.3.1 Setup for a Separated Zone that can be completely mowed in a single operation

P If possible, the separated area may be connected to the main area’s Perimeter

Wire.

) No special accessories are needed.

P If the areas cannot be connected to the

Perimeter Wire of the Main Zone.

) The Separated Zone will have its own Perimeter Wire.

Main Power

Box & Base

Station

) The Perimeter Wire will be connected to an additional Perimeter

Switch (Optional accessory).

) Install the Perimeter Switch according to instructions boxed with the

Perimeter Switch accessory.

) Set a Perimeter Wire in the Separated

Zone.

Separated Zone smaller than

200 m² (2150 ft²)

Separated Zone larger than 200 m² (2150 ft²)

Additional

Perimeter

Switch (Optional accessory)

Optional Power Box

& Base Station

2.3.2 Setup for a Separated Zone that requires more than a single operation to completely mow the area.

P Additional separate Station, including a

Power Box (optional accessories) are required for this installation.

P Install the station according to instructions boxed with the separate

Base Station.

P Set a Perimeter Wire in the Separated

Zone.

Main Power

Box & Base

Station

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2.3.3 A pond, swimming pool, or watercourse at lawn’s edge

OR:

Grass level more than 70 cm (2 ft.) higher than outer area.

P Set the Perimeter Wire at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) from the water (or chasm).

P You may provide a fence or another barrier along the lawn’s edge by the water, so Robomow will surely detect it.

) The barrier should be at least 15 cm (6 inch) high. This will block Robomow, under all circumstances, from crossing over the

Perimeter Wire into the water area.

) If such a barrier exists, you may set the Perimeter Wire at the Long distance of 40 cm (16 inches) from the barrier.

2.4 Fastening Perimeter Wire to the Ground

P It is not necessary to bury the Perimeter Wire, though you may do so, up to 5 cm (2 inches) deep.

P Consider burying the wire at exposed areas, such as pavements or other areas with frequent pedestrian traffic.

P Pull the wire tight while hammering the peg to its final depth in the ground.

WARNING !

Protect your eyes!

Protect your hands!

Use proper eye protection and wear appropriate work gloves when hammering the pegs. Hard or dry ground may cause pegs to break when driving them in.

P Insert the pegs at distances that will keep the wire down below the grass level and prevent the wire from becoming a tripping hazard.

) The wire and the pegs will soon become invisible under the growth of new grass.

P If additional wire is required in order to complete the setup, connect it using the water-proof wire connectors supplied with Robomow. (See Section 9.4 – Splicing the Perimeter Wire).

Use only the wire connectors supplied with Robomow.

Neither Twisted cables, nor a screw terminal insulated with insulation tape are a satisfactory splice.

Soil moisture will make other conductors oxidize, which will later cause a broken circuit.

2.5 Back at the Base Station – Completing the Perimeter

Wire Setup

Once the Perimeter Wire loop is completed and pegged to the ground, you complete the setup by attaching the beginning and the end of the Perimeter

Wire to the Base Station Head.

P Hold both ends of the Perimeter Wire: the wire that started the loop is the one with an attached connector.

P Peg the two Perimeter Wires down to the ground using the same peg and leaving enough loose wire.

P Twist the two wires. A proper twist of the wires is crucial for robust docking of Robomow at the Base Station.

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1.2 m (4 ft.)

Initial Setup

At least

40 cm (16”)

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P 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.

P Insert the end of the wire without the connector into the hole of the other wire’s connector. Use a small flat screwdriver to tighten and secure this wire into the connector.

2.6 Assembling the Base Station

2.6.1 Laying and fastening power cord

Safety – Avoid injury!

The Extension Cable should be securely fastened to the ground!

It should never present a tripping hazard.

The power cord should cross over soft surfaces ONLY. It should not cross over hard surfaces (e.g. sidewalk, driveway) where it cannot be securely fastened.

2.6.2 Base Station Assembly

Base Station Head

(Charging Adaptor)

Base

Small flat screwdriver

Stakes x 6

Flippers x 2

2.6.3 Base Station Head and Base:

P Remove the Base Station Head from the Base.

Electric Shock Hazard!

Disconnect the Power Box from the plug socket before any approach to the Base

Station charging contacts (pins).

) Pull the lever (A) upward

) Push the Base Station head from the front side in the direction marked B.

The head will slide out.

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B-Push

A-Pull

P Feed both the Perimeter Wire (A) and the Extension Cable (B) through the slot in the rear side of the Base Station.

Use the supplied adaptor only if the perimeter wire is longer than

500 meters.

P Attach the Perimeter Wire connector to the Base Station Head (A).

P Attach the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable to the Base Station Head (B), if not already connected.

P Make sure that the Perimeter Wire and the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable are inserted through the slot in the back of the Base Station.

P Align the Base Station Head to the front of the Base Station (C).

) Slide it in place along the side channels.

) Push forward until the Head clicks into place.

P Feed the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable all the way to the Power

Box.

A B

2.7 Placing The Base Station

Place Base Station on the Perimeter Wire.

P Position the Base Station front facing a Anti Clockwise direction along the lawn’s edge.

P Place the Base Station on the Perimeter Wire.

P Align the center marking on the front of the Base with the wire.

P After the Base Station has been positioned, insert 2 rear stakes into the

Base Station holes. Only after the complete setup will be tested, you will insert the 4 remaining stakes (See Section 3.3.5).

Insert 2 rear stakes

Initial Setup

A

B

C

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2.8 Installing the Power Box

2.8.1 Determining Power Box Location

Consider the following in order to install the Power Box at its optimal location:

P Locate it outside the lawn perimeter.

P Select an easily accessed spot.

P Prefer a dry and sheltered location.

P Select an area close to an electrical outlet.

P The Power Box is to be mounted vertically.

2.8.2 Power Box Mounting:

P Mount the metal bracket onto the vertical surface with the provided screws.

P Place the Power Box above the metal bracket and slide it into place along the vertical surface.

P Connect the DC Cable from the Power Box to the 20 m (65 ft.)

Extension Cable.

2.9 At the Power Box Location:

P Connect the Power Box to a regular plug socket 230/120 Volts AC.

) The Docking Indicator (1) will light up if the Mower is in its Base

Station.

) The Operating Indicator (3) will light up if the Mower is not in its

Base Station.

The Power Box MUST be mounted vertically in order to maintain its water resistance

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3

Power Box Indicators

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Chapter 3 Preparing Robomow

Before using Robomow for the first time, you have to perform some simple preliminary settings. Once preparations are complete, your Robomow will be ready to mow your lawn.

3.1 Adjust the Cutting Height

Blade Cutting Range: 20 – 80 mm (0.8 – 3 inches)

To adjust the cutting height of the blade, do the following:

P Lift the Door panel at the top of the mower.

P Turn the knob (A) while pushing it down.

) To raise the cutting height, turn Anti Clockwise.

) To lower the cutting height, turn Clockwise

P The cutting height (B) is displayed to the left of the knob (A).

3.2 Insert the Fuse

Your Robomow is shipped with the fuse removed.

The fuse is packed in a plastic bag attached to the top of the Mower.

P Remove the fuse from the small plastic bag provided.

P Unscrew the fuse holder (C) from the mower.

P Place the fuse into the fuse holder.

The fuse can be inserted in either direction.

P Insert the fuse with holder back into the mower, and screw until fully closed.

Robomow will now power up (wake up).

The batteries are sufficiently charged to allow for performing the One-Time Setup.

3.3 One-Time Setup (Step By Step)

Once the fuse is inserted, we are ready to perform the One-Time

Setup process.

P Make sure the Power Box is plugged in.

P Place Robomow inside the lawn, approximately 3 m (10 ft.) in front of the Base Station, facing the Perimeter Wire.

Please note! Your product comes with minimal battery charge, which is only sufficient for performing the One-Time Setup. This initial charge does not allow a complete mowing operation.Press the arrows until your selection is displayed.

P Press to select the value shown on the display.

P Press to go back or to cancel.

B

Front Panel buttons

A

Restarting The One-Time Setup

Press and hold STOP + Down arrow buttons together for more than 4 seconds

C

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If you wish to quit the process during a setup:

Press

S T O P

to proceed

Scroll to select mark.

3.3.1 Select Language:

Scroll to select a language. Press .

3.3.2 Set Date:

Scroll to select a value dd/mm/yy.

Press to set a value.

3.3.3 Set Time:

Scroll to select a value hh:mm.

Press to set a value.

3.3.4 Test Base Station Position

P Press to start the test.

Robomow drives towards the Base Station and

Searching Base is displayed.

If the mower does not start the test, then one of the following messages will be displayed:

No Wire Signal – Confirm that the Power Box is connected to the plug socket and that the extension cable is connected at its both sides: to the Power Box and to the

Base Station.

Change wires in plot connector – The Perimeter Wire has been connected in the opposite direction. Swap the wires at the plot connector.

Robomow enters to the Base Station, drives back, waits in front of the Base Station and Peg Base is displayed.

If a Reposition Base Station message is displayed: o Slightly move the Base Station to align it with the

Perimeter Wire.

o Check for any obstacles that may interfere with the mower’s entrance to the Base Station.

Stakes x 4

3.3.5 Peg Base

P Insert the remaining

4 Stakes of the Base Station, to secure it to the ground.

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3.3.6 Main Zone Area

If a Sub-Zone exists. Do not include it in the area size required here.

You will be promoted to define it later.

Scroll to select approximate area of the Main

Zone.

Press .

3.3.7 Test Wire Position

Testing Wire...

Robomow follows the wire around the edge to test the wire position.

P Walk along the side of Robomow while it is following the edge.

Having completed the process, Robomow enters the Base Station, drives back and stops in front of the Base Station. The following message is displayed:

Special Cases:

If an Adjust Wire message is displayed. The mower stops and drives backward.

P Move the wire slightly inward.

P Press to repeat the Wire Test.

If, at any point, you wish to move the mower outward to enlarge the covered area, press Stop .

The mower stops and display the message:

P Do not respond yet.

P Move the wire slightly outward.

P Place the mower in front of the changed Section of wire.

Press to continue the Test Wire Position.

3.3.8 Add Another Sub-Zone

Once the Wire Test has been completed, you will be asked if you have a Sub-Zone.

If you don’t have a Sub-Zone:

Press to quit the set-up process.

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3.3.8

If you do have Sub-Zone(s):

Scroll to select mark. Press .

3.3.9 Going to Sub-Zone 1

Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire around the edge towards the Sub-Zone.

3.3.10 Press STOP at Zone Entry

P When Robomow is at least 5 m (16 ft.) inside that Sub-Zone –

Press Stop so Robomow will learn the distance from the Base

Station to Sub-Zone Entry.

Scroll to select the approximate Area of the

Sub-Zone Press .

If you don’t have an additional Sub-Zone:

P Choose the mark and press .

If you do have another Sub-Zone(s):

P Choose the mark and repeat the Sub-Zone procedure

( See Section 3.3.8

).

Scroll to select mark.

Press .

3.4 After Setup is Complete

Once the wire setup is complete, you can drive additional pegs at a distance of approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) between them.

P Use additional pegs in areas where there are bumps or dips in the lawn.

If needed, purchase extra pegs.

P Inspect the wire installation for tripping hazards.

From this point on Robomow is ready to be charged.

Once fully charged it will automatically mow your lawn.

Please note! The initial charging may take longer then usual (up to 24 hours).

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S T O P

Mower is in winter charging

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Chapter 4 Robomow Operation

4.1 Automatic Operation

P The One-Time Setup prepares Robomow to automatically perform the following cycle of operations:

) Depart from the Base Station.

) Mow the lawn.

) Return to the Base Station to recharge and get ready for the next scheduled mowing operation.

) Continue mowing until completing the required mowing time for the lawn area (Mowing Cycle).

Note: Robomow mows the Edge of the entire lawn only during the first mowing operation of each Mowing Cycle.

In the rest of the operations, Robomow mows the lawn without the Edge. When Mowing Frequency (see Section

4.3.2.2) is set to HIGH, Robomow will mow the Edge twice a week.

P The required mowing time is automatically derived from the lawn Area setting. In case the required mowing time needs to be adjusted (increased/decreased) to achieve better mowing results, use the Mowing Hours (%) menu – see Section 4.3.2.1.

P Robomow usually performs several consecutive mowing operations until it completes the full mowing cycle required for the lawn. After completing a mowing cycle, Robomow will rest until the next cycle should begin. The interval between mowing cycles is defined by the Mowing Frequency menu – see Section 4.3.2.2. The default setting is to perform two complete mowing cycles per week ( Medium Mowing Frequency).

P Robomow stays in the Base Station during the default Inactive Time (All day Sunday and nighttime daily

23:00 to 06:00).

Inactive Time may be changed – see Section 4.3.1.

Note!

Robomow has the power to mow high grass. However when mowing high grass during the first use or the first mowing in the season, initially you will see uneven patches of grass.

Please be patient as it may take a few days to one week to overcome and bring the lawn to an even height and consistency.

4.1.1 Menu Options

Operating Panel buttons:

LCD Display window Scroll arrows for menu selection button is used to cancel selection and to move one step back in the menu.

4.1.2 The LCD Display

When Robomow is at the Base Station, the LCD Displays the following indicators.

Current Day and Time Anti-theft is activated

GO button is used to select menu option or to confirm displayed message.

Mowing Schedule is On

Mowing Schedule is Off

Mower is in winter charging

Battery is in charging

Battery is fully charged

Next operation time

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4.2 Menu Structure

(Chapter 4.3)

Lawn Options is used to configure lawn and mowing parameters.

(Section 4.3.1)

(Chapter 4.4)

(Section 4.3.2)

(Section 4.3.3)

(Section 4.3.4)

(Section 4.3.5)

(Section 4.3.6)

Mower Options is used to configure specific user preferences of Robomow.

(Section 4.3.7)

(Section 4.3.8)

4.3 Lawn Options

If the default lawn option settings need to be changed, several options are available.

Scroll to get to Lawn Options.

Press .

Scroll to select the requested option.

Press to configure that option.

Prees to move one step back.

4.3.1 Inactive Time

The Inactive Time menu is used to set times when the mower will be Inactive.

Inactive operating times can be set for specific days of the week, and for specific hours each day.

To select Inactive Days:

Scroll to select Inactive Time from the Lawn

Options Menu. Press .

Press to select Days .

Scroll to select day(s) you want to deactivate.

Press to toggle between Active and Inactive.

A black box means the day is Inactive.

When done, Scroll to select OK box, and press .

Robomow will not operate on the days you have deactivated.

If too many days have been deactivated relative to your lawn size,

Check Inactive Time will be displayed.

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(Section 4.4.1)

(Section 4.4.2)

(Section 4.4.3)

(Section 4.4.4)

(Section 4.4.5)

(Section 4.4.6)

(Section 4.4.7)

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To select Inactive Hours:

Scroll to select Inactive Time from the Lawn

Options Menu . Press .

Scroll to select Hours . Press .

Scroll to select between 1 st or 2 nd time slot and press .

You can deactivate up to 2 time slots.

Scroll to toggle the inactive window On/Off.

Press .

Set the start and end times for this time slot.

Scroll to select OK box. Press .

Robomow will not operate on the hours you have set. Inactive hours are the same for all days of the week .

If too many hours have been deactivated relative to your lawn size, Check Inactive Time message will be displayed.

4.3.2 Mowing Extent

4.3.2.1 Mowing Hours

There are cases, when some specific areas in a lawn are not mowed properly or some patches of uncut grass are visible.

This may occur in two cases:

) The actual area of the lawn is bigger than the one configured in the Area settings. In this case go to the Lawn

Options > Zone Edit > Area menu to adjust the area settings.

) The lawn’s shape is complex (shape, narrow passage, slopes and obstacles).

If the area settings are correct, but the mowing results are still not satisfactory, the ‘Mowing Hours’ option allows adjusting the duration of mowing cycle allocated for your area setting ( by percentage ).

To change the ‘Mowing Hours’ follow these steps:

Scroll to select Mowing Extent from the

Lawn Options menu. Press .

Press to select Mowing Hours .

Scroll to select All Zones / By Zone . Press .

If By Zone is selected scroll to select Zone.

Press

Scroll to increase or decrease the Mowing

Hours percentage. The default is 0% and can be changed from -50% to +50%.

After Setting the Mowing Hours one of the following messages will be displayed:

Mowing Hours Updated: When the selected value was accepted.

Mowing Hours Limit: If the selected Mowing Hours value is higher than the maximum allowed one for the lawn area. Press to set or to re-select.

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4.3.2.2 Mowing Frequency

P The Mowing Frequency option controls the interval

(frequency) between mowing cycles. Higher frequency creates shorter growth periods. Lower frequency allows for longer grass growth periods.

P Grass growth rate changes during the year (depending on temperature, grass type, fertilizing and etc.).

P The default mowing frequency is Medium (equivalent to two mowing cycles in a week).

P During off-season, when growth rate of the grass is slower, it is recommended to change the frequency to Low (equivalent to one mowing cycle in a week). This resting period helps the grass and prolongs the lifetime of the mower.

P High fertilization and favorable weather conditions may cause the grass to grow faster. In such cases set the ‘Mowing

Frequency’ option to High (equivalent to daily mowing).

P The ‘Mowing Frequency’ option is only available for zones where a base station is installed:

Scroll to select Mowing Extent from the Lawn

Options menu. Press .

Scroll to select Mowing Frequency .

Press .

Scroll to select All Zones / By Zone . If By Zone is selected scroll to select Zone. Press

Scroll to change Mowing Frequency .

The default frequency is Medium .

4.3.3 Zones – To Add / Remove / Edit Zone(s)

Use the Zones option to add, remove or edit preset zones.

Note : Sub-Zones are marked by numbers (1, 2, 3, and 4).

Separated Zones are marked by letters (A, and B).

Scroll to select menu. Press

Zones

.

from the Lawn Options

Scroll to select Add / Remove / Edit. Press .

(Section 4.3.3)

(Section 4.3.3.1)

(Section 4.3.3.2)

(Section 4.3.3.3)

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4.3.3.1 Add

Press to add Zone(s)

P If you are adding a Sub-Zone:

Press to select Sub-Zone

Press to select By Distance .

Place Robomow in the Base Station. Press .

Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire. Press

S T O P at Zone Entry when the mower is at least 5 m (16 ft.) inside the added Sub-Zone.

Scroll to select the Area of the added Sub-

Zone. Press .

Sub-Zone 1 Set. Add another?

Select to exit or scroll to to add another

Sub-Zone. Press .

P If you are adding a Separated Zone :

Scroll to select Separated Zone. Press .

Scroll to select the Area of the added

Separated Zone. Press .

Select to exit or scroll to to add another

Separated Zone. Press .

If the selected area is too big for a single operation,

Base Station Recommended will be displayed.

An additional Base Station (optional accessory) will allow multiple operations in larger separated zones.

4.3.3.2 Remove

Press to Remove Zone(s)

Scroll to select the zone to be removed.

Press .

Select to remove or scroll to to exit.

Press .

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S T O P

4.3.3.3 Edit

Scroll to select the Edit . Press .

To edit the Main Zone :

Only the Area of the Main Zone can be changed.

Scroll to select the new area size. Press to update area.

To edit a Sub-Zone:

The Area and the Sub-Zone Entry can be changed.

P To change the Area of a Sub-Zone :

Scroll to select the Sub-Zone you want to edit.

Press .

Press to select Area .

Scroll to select the new area size.

Press to update Area.

P Sub-Zone Entry

There are two methods to change the Sub-Zone Entry, using

Update Distance or Learn Distance .

Scroll to select Sub-Zone Entry.

Press .

Press to select By Distance .

) Update Distance :

Press to Update Distance .

Scroll to enter the Updated Distance. Press .

) Learn Distance :

Place Robomow in the Base Station. Scroll to select Learn Distance Press .

Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire.

When Robomow passes the zone entry by about

5 m (16 ft.) – Press

S T O P

. Press to exit.

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To edit a Separated Zone:

The following can be changed for a Separated Zone : Area, Edge

Terminate and Base Station.

P To change the Area of a Separated Zone:

Scroll to select Area.

Press .

Scroll to select the new area size. Press .

Edge Terminate indicates to Robomow how far to mow the edge before starting to mow the inner lawn.

P To change the Edge Terminate settings of a Separated Zone:

There are two methods of updating Edge Terminate:

Set Distance and Learn Distance .

Scroll to select Edge Terminate.

Press .

) Set Distance :

Press to select By Distance .

Press to select Set Distance .

Scroll to enter a Distance. Press .

) Learn Distance : o Place Robomow facing the Perimeter Wire. Press .

Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire.

o When Robomow has completed a full turn around the

Edge, press

S T O P

. Press to allow Robomow to

Learn the Distance.

If an additional Base Station has been added to a Separated

Zone, Base Station has to be set to Yes .

P To change the Base Station setting of a Separated Zone:

Scroll to select Base Station . Press .

Scroll to select Yes and No . Press .

Yes = an additional Base Station.

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4.3.3.4 Using Sub-Zones as Remote Starting Points

There are cases when a Main Zone has two or more large parts connected by a passage, more than 2 meters wide, like a front and back yard.

In order to ensure proper coverage of all Main Zone parts in such cases, you may want the mower to occasionally start mowing at a specific point (other than the Base Station) along the perimeter wire. We call these points – Remote Starting Points .

Setting a Remote Starting Point can be done by defining (adding) a Sub-Zone at the desired place (see section 4.3.3.1).

Please note: during the Sub-Zone definition process you will be asked to specify the area of a newly added sub-zone. In case of a Remote Starting Point, this area should be the area of the remote part of the Main Zone. Reduce the Main Zone area setting accordingly (see section 4.3.3.3). See the example below.

This process actually defines the probability (or the frequency) of departures from each starting point (while for the Main Zone the

Base Station itself is a starting point).

At least

2 meters (6.5 ft.) wide

Remote Starting Point

Main Zone

Robomow Operation

Base Station

Example:

Let’s say your Main Zone is 1000m 2 . It includes a back yard

(400m 2 ), where the Base Station is installed, and a front yard

(600m 2 ).

In order to define a Remote Starting point for the front yard, follow the instructions for adding a Sub-Zone.

Once well inside the front yard, set the area of the newly added

Sub-Zone to 600 and immediately reduce (see section 4.3.3.3) the area of the Main Zone to 400m 2 .

There is now a 40% probability for the mower to start from the Base

Station to cover the back yard, and 60% probability to start from the

Remote Starting point in favor of the front yard.

4.3.4 Islands

In case there is a large perimeter island (a swimming pool, a pond, a large flower bed, etc.) in a particular zone, it is recommended to set this setting to On . This will prevent the mower from following the wire around such island, while returning to the Base Station.

Scroll to select required Zone. Press .

Scroll to select On / Off . Press .

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4.3.5 Near Wire Follow

In the Main Zone, when Robomow completes its operation, or when the Home button instructs it to Go To Base, it drives 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.

Press to select Near Wire Follow from the

Lawn Options menu .

Press to select On/Off.

Scroll to select All Zones / By Zone . If By Zone is selected scroll to select Zone. Press .

Scroll to select On/Off .

Off = Robomow will drive centered along the wire.

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.

Scroll to select Distance Press

Scroll to set the maximum value for the Distance

Robomow drive from the edge. Press .

4.3.6 SmartMow

P The unique SmartMow feature allows more efficient mowing operation through the smooth and continuous turns when reaching lawn’s edge.

P When this feature is enabled for the first time in a particular zone, it may require the mower to cross the lawn and “touch” the perimeter wire several times (to perform an initial calibration of the algorithm), before it will start performing smooth turns at lawn’s edge.

Press to select On/Off.

Scroll to select All Zones / By Zone . If By Zone is selected scroll to select Zone. Press .

Scroll to select On/Off .

P Edge Overlap allows adjusting the degree of overlapping with lawn’s edge, when performing the smooth and continuous turns in SmartMow mode.

P Increasing this value will cause a higher overlapping with lawn’s edge (for better mowing results), but at some point may prevent the mower from performing a smooth turn.

Scroll to set the Edge Overlap value. Press .

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4.3.7 TurboMow

P TurboMow feature allows faster and stronger mowing of high grass during the first cut of the season.

P When a mower is operated for the first time, or if the Factory

Defaults (“Out of the Box” settings – see Section 3.3) are invoked, this feature is automatically set to ON to provide better mowing results already after the initial mowing cycle.

At the end of the initial mowing cycle, the feature will be automatically disabled (set to Off).

P Current menu allows to activate TurboMow feature manually.

“Raise mowing height when activating the TurboMow mode.”

User message will be displayed as soon as the feature is activated. At the end of the mowing cycle the feature will be automatically deactivated (set to Off).

P When the TurboMow feature is activated, the initial mowing cycle will be longer and noisier than the following mowing cycles.

Scroll to select On/Off . Press .

Press to select On/Off.

4.3.8 Program On/Off

P This menu enables or disables (pauses) Automatic Operation either in the Main Zone, one of the Sub-Zones or in the entire lawn (‘All Zones’).

P When Program is set to Off in a particular zone, the mower will skip the operation in that zone, but will continue to mow all the other zones.

Important! Please note that the mower will mow the edge of the entire lawn anyway.

Scroll to select All Zones / By Zone . If By Zone is selected scroll to select Zone. Press .

Scroll to select On/Off .

Press to select On/Off.

4.4 Mower Options

You may change several of Robomow’s default settings.

Use the Mower Options menu to select these options.

4.4.1 Child Lock

The

Child Lock feature prevents accidental pressing of keys

(buttons), especially by children.

This feature is turned Off by default.

To turn this feature On, set Child Lock to On .

P When Child Lock is turned On, Keys Locked is displayed.

To temporarily release Keys Locked:

P Press then .

The keys will re-lock after 30 min. without user intervention.

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4.4.2 Anti-Theft

The Anti-Theft feature alarms the surroundings in the event of unintended removal of the mower from its designated area.

By default Anti-Theft is turned Off. To turn the Anti-Theft On for the first time:

Press to select Anti-Theft from the Mower

Options menu .

Scroll to select On.

Press .

Scroll to set Pin Code .

Press after each digit, to move to the next one.

Press to OK.

Reenter the same 4-digit PIN to confirm.

Press to OK.

Tip: Select an easily memorized number. Write it down (Bottom of

Chapter 8), and keep it in a safe place.

4.4.3 Rain Sensor

The Rain Sensor feature halts operation in rainy or highly humid weather.

This is recommended for the health of the lawn. However, mowing wet grass does not present any technical problem.

Press to select Rain Sensor from the

Mower Options menu .

P To turn the Rain Sensor On or Off :

Press to select On/Off .

Scroll to select On/Off . Press

P To change the Sensitivity of the Rain Sensor:

Scroll to select Sensitivity . Press .

Scroll to slide Sensitivity bar . Press .

P The current reading of the Rain Sensor is displayed. Robomow detects rain when the Reading value is below the set

Sensitivity value.The higher the Sensitivity setting, the more sensitive Robomow is to rain detection.

P Please note!

It may take a few minutes before Robomow detects rainy or humid conditions. This is done in order to avoid false-detections. As soon as the mower detects rain, it halts the current mowing operation and start searching for the Base

Station. When the ‘Islands’ feature is set to On (see section

4.3.4), the mower will execute a special method of searching for the Base Station. As a result it may take the mower more time (up to 30-40 minutes) to arrive at the Base Station.

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4.4.4 Time And Date

Time And Date have already been set during the One-Time Setup.

They can be updated using the Time And Date option.

Press to select Time and Date from the

Mower Options menu .

P To Set Time

Press to select Set Time.

Scroll to set the Time. Press to move to next digit. Press to OK.

P To change Time Format

Scroll to select Time Format. Press .

Scroll to select 12 HRS or 24 HRS . Press .

P To Set Date

Press to select Set Date.

Scroll to set the Date. Press to move to next digit. Press to OK.

P To change Date Format

Scroll to select Date Format. Press .

Scroll to select dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy.

Press .

4.4.5 Language

P To change Language

Press to select Language from the Mower

Options menu .

Scroll to select Language. Press .

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4.4.6 LCD Contrast

P To change LCD Contrast Level

Press to select LCD Contrast from the

Mower Options menu .

Scroll to select desired contrast level. Press .

4.4.7 Sound

Use the Sound option to turn all non-safety sounds off.

Press to select Sound from the Mower

Options menu .

Scroll to select On/Off. Press

4.5 Manual Operation

Manual Operation is used when mowing the lawn at unscheduled times, or when the lawn has to be cleared of people and debris before the mowing starts.

To initiate Manual Operation when Robomow is at the Base Station:

Press .

Scroll to choose the Zone you want Robomow to mow (you can choose between Main and

Sub-Zone if exist). Press .

Scroll to choose the operation mode (Edge +

Mow or Mow only). Press .

To initiate Manual Operation in a Zone without a Base Station:

Place Robomow inside the lawn.

Scroll to choose the Zone you want Robomow to mow, Press .

Scroll to choose the operation mode (Edge +

Mow or Mow only). Press .

Note! When “Edge & Mow” operation mode is selected, the mower will mow the edge of the entire lawn before starting to mow inside the selected zone.

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Chapter 5 Using the Power Box

5.1 Power Box Alerts

Alert

Docking Indicator is lit.

Operating Indicato r is lit.

Automatic Operation On/Off

Indicator is lit.

Wire Indicator – Flashes and

Beeps

All Indicators Flash.

All Indicators Flash and Buzzer sounds for 10 seconds.

Description

Mower is in its Base Station.

Docking Indicator

Automatic Oper.

On/Off Button

Mower is not in its Base Station.

Mowing schedule is Off.

No automatic operation allowed.

The Perimeter Wire is cut, disconnected, or too long. .

Mower did not return to the Base

Station after 4 hours of departure.

When the mower is detected at the

Base Station, alerts will turn Off.

To turn alerts Off, Press the On/Off

Button.

Anti-Theft option is set On, and the mower was removed from Base

Station when it was not scheduled to operate.

To turn alerts Off, Press the On/Off

Button.

Operating Indicator Wire Indicator

5.2 To Turn Buzzer On/Off

P Press and hold the On/Off Button for 10 seconds.

o A short beep indicates On.

o A flash indicates Off.

5.3 To Disable the Automatic Operation

This option is used to Disable the Automatic Operation of Robomow according to its predetermined settings.

Disabling the Automatic Operation does not prevent Manual Operation from the mower itself.

P Press and hold the Program On/Off Button for 2 seconds.

The “Mowing Schedule is Off” icon will be displayed:

) If Robomow is currently in the process of mowing: o Robomow will complete the current mowing cycle.

o After returning to the Base Station, Robomow will not go out for its next scheduled operation.

P To Enable the Automatic Operation

) Press and hold the Program On/Off Button for 2 seconds.

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Chapter 6 Charging

Shock, injury, electrocution hazard!

Never use the Power Box or charge the Robomow in areas where extreme dampness or wet contact is likely.

Never use a Power Box when the leads are damaged.

Use only the recommended Power Box for your Robomow.

Important: It is recommended to place the Power Box in a sheltered, dry location. The Power Box should be well ventilated and avoid exposure to direct sunlight or rain.

Do not pack the Power Box inside a plastic bag: it will over-heat.

At the end of each mowing session, Robomow will automatically recharge at the Base Station.

Charging time takes up to 2 hours, depending on conditions.

6.1 Charging During the Season

The Base Station is the primary charging source when Robomow is docking and will maintain the optimal battery charge while awaiting departure.

6.2 Charging Out of Season

During out of season months, such as winter, it is required to:

1. Fully charge the mower in one of the two following ways:

• In the Base Station.

• Directly from the Power Box (see below)

2. Remove the fuse from Robomow and store it in the designated cavity under the bumper door (see page VIII).

3. Store the mower at temperature higher than -10 º C.

Note! The Safety Switch should be in ‘On’ position during charging.

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.

Robomow may be re-charged at Power Box

Power Box charging instructions:

P Remove Robomow from its Base Station.

P Remove the Base Station Head (Charging Adaptor) by lifting the front lever up and pushing the Adaptor forward from behind the Base Station.

(See Section 2.6.3).

P Unplug the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable and the Perimeter Wire from the

Base Station Head.

P Place the cap at the end of the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable and on the exposed connector to protect it from rain and corrosion. Cover also the

Perimeter Wire connector.

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20 m (65 ft.)

Extension Cable

P Disconnect the DC Cable coming from the Power Box to the 20 m. (65 ft.)

Extension Cable. Connect the DC Cable directly to the DC socket on the bottom side of the Base Station Head.

) Note: It is recommended (but not necessary) to charge the mower using the 20 m. (65 ft.) Extension Cable. The Extension Cable provides better sealing of the Base Station Head during out-ofseason charging.

P Slide the Base Station Head pins into the front slot of Robomow.

P Charging will begin immediately, and the LCD will display:

P When the Battery is fully charged Ready message will be displayed

P Once the season starts, just place Robomow in its Base Station to begin automatic operation as the season before.

IMPORTANT! Always charge your mower in a horizontal position. The mower should be flat on the ground while connected to the Power supply.

Charging

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

7.1 Text error-messages

Robomow continuously monitors its operation. It produces text messages to assist you in smoothly running it: text messages in case of an operational fault as well as text messages that prompt the user to perform a certain action.

P Usually, if the mower stops, a message is displayed. This display stays on for 15 minutes.

) If you arrive later than those 15 minutes, the display will be blank.

P To wake Robomow up and see the last text message displayed prior to stopping, press .

The following table displays all fault message displays and their most common causes. The next table will give details and possible causes of other faults, that do not provide fault messages.

If a fault cannot be dealt with using these tables, please call your service provider.

7.2 Error Messages And Corrective Actions

The list is alphabetical, by message text

Message

Displayed

Probable Cause/Event

Base Problem

- Robomow fails to enter the Base Station several times continuously.

Corrective/User Action

- Adjust the Base Station position.

- Clean the contacts with a brush or piece of cloth.

- Move mower away from object that presses against the bumper.

Bumper Pressed - Bumper is constantly being pressed.

Check Inactive

Time

- Too many Inactive Days and/or Hours have been set for your lawn area. Current settings will not be changed.

- Mowing Frequency is too high for current settings of Inactive Time. The Inactive Time settings will be set to defaults.

- Area setting is too high for current settings of

Inactive Time. The Inactive Time settings will be set to defaults.

- Decrease the number of Inactive Days and/or the number of Inactive Hours to allow Robomow to complete mowing your lawn.

- Decrease Mowing Frequency (see Section 4.3.2.2)

- Decrease Area setting

Check Mow

Height

Check Power

- Mowing motor has faced an over-current for too long as a result of high grass or an obstacle that is stuck or wrapped around the blade.

- Something is preventing a blade from rotating freely. Severe grass accumulation under the mowing deck; rope or similar object wrapped around mowing blade.

- CAUTION – Switch off the Safety Switch before checking the blades.

- Inspect blades for foreign material or debris preventing rotation.

- Clean out accumulated grass clippings using a wooden stick.

- Power Box is not plugged properly into the main Power Box.

- No power to plug socket or main power is shut off.

- Confirm Power Box is plugged into the main power plug socket.

- Turn power on to the main plug socket.

- Check the mains supply using another appliance.

- The mower or Charging Station contacts are dirty.

- Charging is not detected, although there is physical contact between the mower and the

Base Station contacts.

- Clean the contacts with a brush or piece of cloth.

- Confirm a good connection of the Power Box to the

Base Station.

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Message

Displayed

Cross Outside

Drive Overheat

Cooling…

Front Wheel

Problem

Handle Lifted

Probable Cause/Event

- The Perimeter Wire is too close to the edge.

- The lawn slope is too big.

- Robomow does not succeed to turn in place at the edge and it causes the mower to slip out of the area.

- Robomow has slipped out of the Perimeter

Wire loop because of a sloping area or wet grass.

Corrective/User Action

- Move the wire towards the inner side of the lawn.

- Do not include area with very steep slopes.

- Fill holes and pits in the ground.

- Increase the cutting height.

- The drive motors have been working under a severe load for too long.

- The Front Wheel has left the ground for too long time during operation.

- No need to do anything.

- Robomow will renew the operation automatically as soon as the drive motor will cool down.

- If Robomow has driven onto an obstacle, raising the front end:

Remove or exclude the object from the mowing area.

- If Robomow is being used on a slope too steep for safe mowing:

Exclude this from the mowing area.

- If High grass is preventing the front wheel from fully riding on the ground:

Raise the cutting height.

- If the ground contains large holes or indentations where the front wheel can drop into when passing across:

Fill these areas with dirt and level off.

- The handle is lifted while trying to start the operation

- Push the carrying handle down back to its position to enable automatic operation.

Key Pressed

Keys Locked

- One of the operating panel buttons is constantly pressed.

- Child Lock feature has been activated.

- Press to confirm the message and to continue operation. This message is displayed to inform only.

- Press the button and then press the button.

Child Lock can be deactivated under the Settings menu.

- No need for action – Robomow will renew automatically the operation, as the mowing motor will cool down.

Mow Overheat cooling…

- The mowing motor has been working under a severe load for too long of a time.

No wire signal

Rain detected

Raise Mowing

Height

- Power Box / Perimeter Switch is not turned on or not connected to the zone intended to mow.

- Power Box may need to be restarted

- The Perimeter Wire is not connected to the

Base Station / Perimeter Switch.

- The Perimeter Wire is cut.

- The operation is delayed as Robomow detects rain.

- Robomow should resume operation 30 minutes after it stops to detect the rain.

- TurboMow mode has been activated.

- Make sure the Base Station is connected to the mains supply.

- Disconnect the Power Box from the mains power and reconnect after 10 seconds.

- Check the Perimeter Switch is connected to the correct zone and is turned on.

- Check the connection of the Perimeter Wire to the Base

Station / Perimeter Switch.

- Check for cut in the Perimeter Wire.

- No need for action

- The message is displayed as long as rain/humid conditions are detected by Robomow. Mowing will restart automatically.

- It is recommended to raise mowing height before starting the mower in TurboMow mode. Refer to sections

3.1 and 4.3.7 in the User Manual.

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Message

Displayed

Recharge battery

Start elsewhere

Start inside

Stuck in place

Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action

- The maximum operating time has been reached (displayed in non-Base Station zone).

- Mower is searching for the Base Station but the battery voltage is too low to continue the searching process.

- Drive wheel motors have been working under a severe load during automatic or manual operation.

- Automatic operation is initiated while the robot is placed out of the Perimeter Wire loop.

- Robomow got stuck in place. It cannot continue driving.

- Robomow has difficulty to turn in place because the front wheel is blocked by a hole or indentation. It caused the mower to turn in place without detecting wire or bumper.

- Connect the charger to the mower or place it in the Base

Station for charging.

- Drive the mower manually using the remote control or carry it by hand for charging in the Base Station.

- Check to insure the mower is not stuck, allowing the drive wheels to slip.

- Check the ground around the mower for holes or indentations. Fill with dirt and level off.

- Check if the drive wheels are free to rotate and nothing blocks them.

- Remove the mower away from this particular location and restart operation.

- Place the mower inside the lawn and press the button.

- Swap wires in the plot connector.

- Check the ground for holes or indentations, where the mower has stopped and fill it with dirt and level off – especially in the area close to the perimeter, where the

Robomow turns in place.

- Verify that the area is not too steep.

- Work mainly in dry conditions.

- Check if the Perimeter Wire is not too close to the edge

– move if required.

- Verify that the mowing deck is not set too low.

Sub-Zone X

Problem

- Sub-Zone 1/2/3/4 entry problem.

- The mower either fails to leave / bypass the

Base Station on its way to the Sub-Zone, or fails to enter the Sub-Zone.

- The mower will try to reach the Sub-Zone every two hours. If the mower fails to reach the Sub-

Zone within three attempts, it will stay in the

Base Station until the end of current mowing cycle. It will not skip to the next Sub-Zone (if there are any), if it fails to reach the current one.

- Try to start manual mowing (refer to section 4.5 –

Manual Operation). Check if something disturbs mower’s driving backwards and/or bypassing the Base

Station. Confirm the mower drives along the perimeter wire and doesn’t fall off the lawn’s edge, when it departs from the Base Station.

- Confirm that the mower is able to follow the perimeter wire along the narrow pass until it reaches the Sub-

Zone. Refer to section 2.2.2 for instructions on how to set a narrow pass properly.

תועמשמ שי םא ,ךרוצ ןיא םא

Switch off before lifting

Waiting for

Signal…

- The user carries Robomow manually while the

Safety Switch is On .

- Robomow has stopped the operation: it does not detect a signal.

- Switch Off the Safety Switch before carrying Robomow.

- Check the power to the Power Box.

- It may be an electrical power interruption. There is no need to do anything. Robomow will renew operation as soon as power is back.

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7.3 Other Problems

Problem

Encountered

Poor quality of mowing

- Dull blade

Probable Cause/Event

- Grass is too high in relation to the set cutting height.

- Grass is wet.

- Accumulation of grass clippings around the blade.

Corrective/User Action

- Switch between the two blades to use the sharp side, which was not used yet.

- Replace blades.

- It is recommended to cut less than 1/3 of the green part of the grass.

- Set the cutting height to a higher position and then successively lower.

- If it is the fast growing season – use Robomow more frequently to maintain the lawn (see Section 4.3.2 –

Mowing Extent ).

- For best cut, operate Robomow when the grass is dry. It is recommended not to mow in the early morning hours.

- Switch off the Safety Switch and use heavy gloves to clean and remove the grass clippings.

Mower doesn’t find the Base

Station or the mower acquires adjacent wire while following the wire in Near Wire Follow mode

- There is a Perimeter Island / Obstacle or

Narrow Passage that prevents the mower to complete its drive towards the Base Station in Near Wire Follow mode.

Mower does not dock properly and sometimes misses the Base

Station contacts

- Height differences between the lawn and the

Base Station surface.

- Wire underneath the Base Station is not tight and placed in the middle of the Station.

- Base Station is setup on a side slope.

- The Base Station is placed too close to the corner of the lawn

Mower doesn’t depart from the

Base Station for a long time

- There are several possible reasons for a non-departure, including inactive times, rain detection, etc.

- Robomow does not complete mowing at the min. time, due to inactive time during the

Mowing Cycle.

- Grass is growing very fast.

- Reduce the Near Wire Follow Distance in the menu from the default 7 .

- Fill some ground to flat the lawn with the Base Station to allow smooth entrance to the station.

- Confirm the wire underneath the Base Station is straight tighten and centered below the Base Station.

- Move the Base Station to a relatively level ground.

- Move the Base Station to minimum 3 meters after a corner.

- Press and hold ‘UP Arrow’ button for 1 second while the mower is in the Base Station. The non-depart reason code will be displayed for 3 seconds. Refer to Section 7.3.1 for detailed description of non-depart codes.

- Minimize the Inactive Time windows to allow Robomow to complete the Mowing Cycle faster and to achieve an even mowing result.

- If it is the fast growing season – reduce the time between mowing cycles (refer to Section 4.3.2.2 – Mowing

Frequency ).

Uneven mowing results

- Lawn shape is complicated (Narrow

Passages, obstacle and islands).

- In complicated lawns the mower takes more time on the lawn to achieve better mowing results.

Increase the Mowing Hours (%) (refer to Section 4.3.2.1).

- The mowed area is smaller than the actual lawn area.

Robomow operates at the wrong time.

- The Inactive Time data (days and Hours) are incorrect.

- Increase the zone area (refer to Section 4.3.3 Edit an existing Zone ).

- Verify that the time in the mower is set correctly.

- Set the time (refer to Section 4.4.4 Time and Date ).

- Reset the Inactive Time (refer to Section 4.3.1 Set

Inactive Operating Time ( s )).

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Problem

Encountered

Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action

Robomow operates during rain

- Rain Sensor is disabled or its sensitivity is set too low

- The Islands feature is set to On. In this case the mower is searching for the base by moving around the lawn. This special search method takes more time, and may create an impression that the mower is still mowing, while in fact it is already searching for the

Base Station.

- Cable is disconnected or damaged between

Power Box and the Base Station.

- Enable the Rain Sensor and adjust its sensitivity if required (Refer to Section 4.4.3).

- No special action is required. For more information about the Islands On/Off feature refer to Section 4.3.4.

- Confirm cable is plugged in and wire leads are firmly attached.

Cut wire indicator is flashing on

Power Box

- Perimeter Wire is cut.

- Walk along Perimeter Wire.

Look for cuts or breaks in the wire.

Repair with Robomow wire splice connectors.

- Poor connections

Poor connection indicator is flashing on Power

Box

- Twisted cables, or a screw terminal, insulated with insulation tape is not a satisfactory splice.

Soil moisture causes the conductors to oxidize after a while. This may results in broken circuit.

- Check and repair all loose/poor or corroded connections.

- Use the connectors supplied in the box. They are waterproof and give a reliable electrical connection.

Robomow is noisy and vibrates

- Damaged or unbalanced blade

- Check if the lawn is free from branches, stones or other objects that can damage a blade before operating the

Robomow.

- Replace the blade

LCD display is in a foreign language.

Mowing or charging times are shorter than usual.

- The language setting was changed or not correctly set.

- This behavior is normal at low temperatures

(below 15 ºC (59 ºF)).

- Press the CANCEL + DOWN buttons for more than 3 seconds. This is a shortcut to the Language menu.

Change the language.

- No action is required.

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Troubleshooting

7.3.1 Description of Non-Depart Codes

00

01

02

03

04

05

07

08

09

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

None. Automatic departure is working properly

Mower’s battery is not yet in the required state for automatic departure

None. Wait for the end of current charging cycle.

None. Wait for the end of current charging cycle. May take longer than usual.

None. Validate Inactive Time settings (see Section 4.3.1).

Inactive Time is activated. No automatic departure during

Inactive Time

Mowing cycle is completed. Waiting for the next scheduled operation

None.

Humid conditions or rain were detected during last 30 minutes None. If the rain has stopped, wait at least for another 30 minutes.

The mower is switched off

User response (interaction) is required in order to continue current operation

Multiple consecutive mowing operations were shorter than expected. Usually accompanied by “Mowing or charging times are shorter than usual” user message (see Section 7.2)

One-Time setup is running

If there was no rain at all, consider adjusting rain sensor’s sensitivity

(see Section 4.4.3) or call Robomow Hotline.

Switch on the Safety Switch.

Acknowledge the message on the screen.

Inspect mower’s blade and drive wheels.

Battery run-time may be too short.

Automatic operation is disabled by Program On/Off menu

One-Time setup should be completed before the automatic operation can start.

Enable automatic operation through Program On/Off menu (see

Section 4.3.8).

Automatic operation is put on pause by the Power Box

All week days are set as inactive days

The mower is being charged directly by the Power Box (via the charging adaptor)

Battery cells are being balanced in special charging mode

The mower is in the Base Station, but there is no charging voltage supply

Low ambient temperature

Sub-Zone entry problem. The mower was unable to enter one of the Sub-Zones

Enable automatic operation on the Power Box (see Section 5.3).

Validate Inactive Time settings (see Section 4.3.1)

Disconnect the mower from the charging adapter (see Section 6.2).

Put the mower in the Base Station.

None. Wait for the end of current charging cycle. May take longer than usual.

Inspect Power Box’s connection to the Base Station. Confirm that nothing is blocking the charging pins.

None. The mower will automatically depart when it gets warmer.

Refer to “Sub-Zone X Problem“ message in Section 7.2.

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Chapter 8 Specifications

Max Lawn Size

RS615/625/635: 1500m 2 / 2500m 2 / 3500m 2 (16000 / 27000 / 37500 ft 2 ).

Dimensions

73.5 cm (L) x 66 cm (W) x 31 cm (H) / (29” L x 26” W x 12.2” H).

Weight

20 kg (44 lb.) Including batteries.

Noise level

ECO Mode: 66 dB

Hi Power: 72 dB Measured (Guaranteed – 74 dB).

The noise at the operator’s ears less than 70 dBA.

Mowing Width

56 cm Cutting Width – 2 Blades of 28 cm (22”).

Mowing Height

20-80 mm (0.8”-3”).

Mowing Motors

DC Brush for RS615. DC Brushless for RS625/635

Blade Motor RPM

4000 rpm (ECO Mode – 3300 rpm).

Batteries and Charging (RS635 model)

26V Lithium Iron-Phosphate Battery (LiFePO4) 6Ah

Charging Time – Max. 2 hours.

Anti-Theft Code

Write down your 4-digit

Anti-Theft

code.

Return here, if you ever forget the code.

____ ____ ____ ____

Robomow Serial Number

_______________________

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REAR

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Chapter 9 Maintenance and Storage

9.1 Maintenance of the Mowing Deck

Robomow is a dedicated mulching mower. It may accumulate clippings under the mowing deck, particularly when mowing wet or damp grass.

Warning

Severe injury hazard!

Always turn the Safety Switch off before lifting the mower.

Blades are very sharp. They can cause severe cuts or lacerations.

Always wear heavy work gloves when working with or around the blades .

NEVER, use a damaged or a broken blade. Use only sharp blades.

P Inspect the underside of the mower once a month. Clean if necessary.

P Carefully scrape the collected grass debris from under the mowing deck.

Most grass accumulation can be removed using a small wooden stick or similar object.

You may remove the blades to gain better access to the mowing chambers.

IMPORTANT Do not place the mower upside down.

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.

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9.2 Maintenance of the Blades

P Examine the cutting blades for damage once a month.

P Use only sharp blades. Replace any damaged blades.

P Replace blades according to the table below, or more often if they are severely dulled.

Lawn Size Instructions

Less than 1000 m 2

(11000 ft 2 )

At the end of the season , swap the blades, placing the left blade on the right motor, and the right blade on the left motor.

Every other year, replace the blades.

More than 1000 m 2

(11000 ft 2 )

During the middle of the season , swap the blades, placing the left blade on the right motor, and the right blade on the left motor.

At the end of the year, replace the blades.

P To remove the blades:

) Insert the clamp side of the Blade Removal Tool into the open slits beside the locking tabs on either side of the blade.

) Turn the Blade Removal Tool slightly so that the clamp resides on top of the locking tabs on either side.

) Squeeze the handle of the Blade Removal Tool. The locking tabs on each side of the blade will be pressed (1).

) Pull blade assembly off, away from mower (2).

) When reinstalling the blade, line up the mating splines and push until a firm click is heard, indicating a proper seating of the blade onto the shaft .

CAUTION!

ALWAYS TURN THE SAFETY SWITCH OFF BEFORE

SERVICING BLADES!

IMPORTANT IT is recommended to replace both blades together for best performance, and not a single blade. Blades’ sharpening is not allowed, since it may create imbalance.

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9.3 Disposing 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 sound manner. Return the old power pack to an approved battery recycler.

9.4 Splicing the Perimeter Wire

If the Perimeter Wire needs to be spliced: Use the connectors supplied in

Robomow’s box. It is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection.

IMPORTANT Before slicing the Perimeter Wire disconnect Power Box from plug socket.

P Insert both wire ends to the left-most and right-most positions on the connector.

P Confirm that the wires are fully inserted into the connector.

P Use a pair of pliers to press down the button on top of the connector. The button should be fully pressed, without damaging the 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 which will later lead to a broken circuit.

9.5 Maintenance of the Base Station Area

P Keep the Base Station entrance and area clean of leaves, sticks, twigs or any other debris that usually accumulate in such areas.

P NEVER allow a sprinkler to spray water directly on the Base Station.

P Be careful when trimming around the Base Station with a powered weed trimmer as damage to the Extension Cable may occur.

P In the event of damage to any part of the Extension Cable, stop use of the

Mower and Base Station, disconnect Extension Cable and replace it.

9.6 Storing the Mower during Winter

P Follow the instructions in Section 6.2 (Charging Out of Season).

9.7 Winter Service

P To allow better maintenance and to keep Robomow in a good condition, it is recommended to bring your Robomow to a certified Robomow dealer for service prior to winter storage.

P Winter Service includes operations like cleaning mower’s parts and mowing deck, checking for worn parts (such as blades, drive wheels and other moving parts) and replacing them if required, testing mower’s functions and safety components, checking the battery, and uploading a latest software version, possibly including newly added features.

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Chapter 10 Accessories

Blade Set

Keep a spare blade set on hand.

Sharp blades are important for safety and good cutting performance.

Perimeter Wire

For larger lawns or additional zones.

Wire Repair Connectors

Used for repairing or splicing wires

(as needed).

Base Station and Power Box

Used for enabling multiple mowing cycles in a Separated Zone.

Perimeter Switch

For zones that are not connected to the Base Station.

GSM Module*

Enables remote alerts through the Robomow App.

(*) Available in most markets.

Requires professional installation.

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Battery

To replace the existing battery and refresh cutting capacity.

Peg Pack (50)

For larger lawns or additional zones.

Plot Connectors

Used for connecting the completed Perimeter Wire set-up to the perimeter switch or Base Station.

Remote Control

Used to Manually drive and mow anywhere. Includes a

Safety function to prevent accidental use.

Batteries Pack for

Perimeter Switch

Preferable for areas where electricity is not available or not close enough to the

Perimeter Switch.

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Chapter 11 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 in order to produce 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, and 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 clippings consist for about 80 – 85% of water. It also slows evaporation at 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.

Blades

Keep your mower blades sharp. Sharp blades provide a clean, safe and efficient cut. Dull mower blades will tear and shred the tips of the grass, which can provide an entry point for disease organisms and weaken the grass plant. It is recommended to replace both Robomow blades once a year.

Thatch

Clippings and thatch are simply not connected. As mentioned previously, grass clippings are approximately 80-85 percent water with only small amounts of lignin, and decompose rapidly.

When we stop and think about it, golf courses, sports fields, and parks have been mowing grass for years and recycling with no grass catchers.

A small amount of thatch (approximately 1/2 inch) is actually beneficial to a lawn. Grass clippings protect your lawn’s root system from heat and water loss.

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Warranty Card

S Series Limited Warranty

Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the S series ‘Product’ is free from defects in materials and workmanship when used under normal residential* purposes for a period of three years** (on RS models purchased in Europe), two years (on MS models purchased in Europe) or one year (on any models purchased in the US), one year on the batteries, beginning from the date of purchase. Product accessories, including replacement parts are warranted for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase. This warranty provides for the cost of parts and labor to repair 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 is defined as use of the product on the same lot as your primary home. Use at more than one location is considered commercial use, and this warranty would not apply.

**3rd year warranty upon registration within 90 days from first operation, covering labour and parts only.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This express warranty does not cover the following:

• Cost of regular maintenance service parts or procedures, such as blades or blade sharpening.

• Any product or part that has been altered, misused, abused or requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of proper maintenance.

• Normal wear and tear, including fading of paint or plastic parts.

• Cost of installation or reinstallation, removal of installation or any costs or damages associated with improper installation or use of product.

• Any product that has been opened, repaired, modified or altered by anyone other than a Friendly Robotics authorized repair facility.

• Repairs necessary due to improper battery care and/or improper charging process such as charging in wet conditions, electrical supply irregularities, or failure to properly prepare the mower or battery prior to any period of non-use.

• Repairs necessary due to water damage, other than incidental rain exposure, repairs due to lighting or other acts of God.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

Should you feel your Friendly Robotics product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, contact the retailer who sold you the product.

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain and care for your Friendly Robotics product by following the maintenance and care procedures described in the owner/operator manual. Routine maintenance, whether performed by a service provider or by you, is at your expense.

General Conditions

Repair by an authorized Friendly Robotics service and warranty repair facility is your sole remedy under this warranty. There is no other express or implied warranty. All implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for use are limited to the duration of this express warranty. Friendly Robotics is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Friendly

Robotics Product covered by this warranty, including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods 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 Manual