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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Original Instructions Honda Robotic Lawnmower HRM300/500...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your selection of a Honda Robotic Lawnmower. We are confident that you will enjoy the benefit of your Honda Robotic Lawnmower as we take great pride in creating the finest quality lawn care products. We want to help you get the best results from your new robotic lawnmower and to operate it safely. This manual contains all the information on how to do that;...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Setting Safety Instructions Preparation Menu Settings - Component identification - Auto Mode (M page 16) (M page 10) - Quick Setup (M page 17) - Installation (M page 12) - Custom Setup (M page 22) - Testing settings (M page 29) - Other system settings (M page 34) Operation...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1 OVERVIEW ........................4 How the Honda Robotic Lawnmower works ..4 Features............4 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................6 Precautions ..........6 Observe the following points for your safety ... 7 Label locations ..........9 3 PREPARATION .......................10 Component identification ......10 Installation........... 12 4 MENU SETTINGS ....................14 Menu overview ..........14...

  • Page 6: Overview

    How the Honda Robotic Lawnmower works / Features OVERVIEW How the Honda Robotic Lawnmower works Configuring the system The mowing zone is determined by the boundary wire that emits a signal; when the lawnmower detect the boundary it turns and it cuts the grass randomly. When battery starts running out, it goes back to the docking station.
  • Page 7 How the Honda Robotic Lawnmower works / Features Laying boundary wire The boundary wire location determines the parameters of the mowing area, this area may consist of multiple zones in which the lawnmower can operate. For mowing zone setup and detailed information please see “4 MENU SETTINGS” (M page 14).

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Precautions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Precautions Carefully observe the following precautions. • Make sure to keep your hands, feet and any other body parts away from the rotating blades. • Do not touch sharp components such as the blades or blade disc other than when performing maintenance.

  • Page 9: Observe The Following Points For Your Safety

    Precautions / Observe the following points for your safety • If the power supply cord is damaged, immediately stop using the system and contact your servicing dealer. • If there are any holes (such as rabbit holes, etc.) in the work area, fill them in so that the work area is level.
  • Page 10 • Never attempt to tamper with the lawnmower. It can cause an accident as well as damage to the lawnmower. Disposal To protect the environment, do not dispose of this product, battery, etc. carelessly by leaving them in the waste. Observe the local laws and regulations or consult your authorised Honda dealer for disposal.

  • Page 11: Label Locations

    Honda Robotic Lawnmower. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage. Keep all persons and pets away from the Honda Robotic Lawnmower area. Do not touch the rotating blade. Beware of sharp blades : blade in movement.

  • Page 12: Preparation

    Component identification PREPARATION Component identification Body Top view Bottom view Charging socket Height adjustment dial Front (caster) wheels (Ï2) Blade disc Manual STOP button Blades (Ï3) When you press the manual STOP button, the control panel cover pops up. Carrying area Rear (drive) wheels (Ï2) Control panel Docking station...

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Component identification Control panel Up/down arrow buttons Display Press to navigate to the previous/ The home screen and menus next item in the display. can be seen here while the Back button lawnmower is turned on. Press to return to the previous menu in the display.

  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation We strongly recommend that an authorised Honda dealer performs the installation of your Robotic Lawnmower. Installation by an authorised Honda dealer will ensure that your system is working correctly. Checking conditions for installation Check with the dealer that performed the installation if the docking station and boundary wire are installed according to the conditions below.
  • Page 15 Installation Conditions for laying the boundary wire Image Condition Lay boundary wire around objects which the lawnmower might run on top of; these objects must be removed from the work area. Height of objects which the lawnmower might run on top of Maximum Overlapped Crossed...

  • Page 16: Menu Settings

    Menu overview MENU SETTINGS The control panel menus are used to set how the lawnmower operates. Menu overview N WARNING - Make sure to press the manual STOP button and turn the lawnmower off before performing the following procedure. NOTE: - We recommend having your dealer change these settings during installation.
  • Page 17 Menu overview Full menu diagram Menu Auto Mode Quick Setup (M page 16) Custom Setup Mower Inactive Quick Setup Timer Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/ Timer 1 Start/End (Input value) Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday Timer 2 Start/End (Input value) (M page 17) Zone Wire Exit Location (Input value) CW/ACW Zone Proportion(%) (Input value)

  • Page 18: Auto Mode

    Auto Mode Auto Mode With this function, you can change the lawnmower’s work status to Quick Setup, Custom Setup, or inactive. Selecting a work mode Select a work mode so that the lawnmower can operate automatically. Home screen [1.Auto Mode] Select [1.Quick Setup] or [2.Custom Setup].

  • Page 19: Quick Setup

    Quick Setup Quick Setup With this function, you can change the settings for Quick Setup. NOTE: - Quick Setup may not perform as desired if you have multiple zones to mow, etc. In this case, use Custom Setup (M page 22). Setting the work day and work time You can select the day and time on which you want the lawnmower to operate.

  • Page 20: Configuring Zone Settings

    Quick Setup Configuring zone settings In addition to the default Quick Setup mode Zone 1 (for which zone settings cannot be changed), a configurable Zone 2 is available. The zone-specific settings are as follows. Until the lawnmower reaches a set point in a zone, it will run without mowing.
  • Page 21 Quick Setup Setting the work proportion between Zone 1 and Zone 2 Home screen [2.Quick Setup] [2.Zone] [2.Zone Proportion (%)] Enter a percentage. You can set the ratio with which the lawnmower operates in each zone. Press the H button. For example, if you set the ratio to 30%, the The message “Activated”...

  • Page 22: Confirming Settings For This Mode

    Quick Setup Setting how far the lawnmower can overlap the boundary wire Home screen [2.Quick Setup] [2.Zone] [4.Area] Enter a value from 20 cm to 45 cm. When the lawnmower detects the boundary wire, it can cross the boundary to mow the outer edges of Press the H button.

  • Page 23: Resetting Settings For This Mode

    Quick Setup Resetting settings for this mode You can reset settings for this mode. Home screen [2.Quick Setup] [4.Reset] Select [1.Yes]. Execute this command to revert all settings to their factory defaults. Press the H button. The message “Activated” is displayed. NOTE: - Consult your dealer before executing this command.

  • Page 24: Custom Setup

    Custom Setup Custom Setup Setting the work day, work time, and work zone You can set the work day and work time for the lawnmower to operate. You can also specify a specific zone for each work time. Home screen [3.Custom Setup] [1.Timer] Select the day on which you want the...

  • Page 25: Configuring Zone Settings

    Custom Setup Custom Setup S u n 1 3 : 2 7 Ti m e r Confirm the day selection 0 . O K 9 . S e l e c t A l l Select all days. and display the screen 1 .
  • Page 26 Custom Setup Setting the boundary wire location at which the lawnmower starts mowing Home screen [3.Custom Setup] [2.Zone] [1.Zone 1] ~ [5.Zone 5] [1.Wire Exit Location] Enter a value from 0 to 250 for [0-250m]. The lawnmower travels to this location along the boundary wire, and then turns away from the Enter a number to select [1.CW] or boundary wire to begin mowing.
  • Page 27 Custom Setup Setting the mowing pattern Home screen [3.Custom Setup] [2.Zone] [1.Zone 1] ~ [5.Zone 5] [3.Mowing Pattern] With the [2.Directional] setting, when the lawnmower detects the boundary wire, it turns at a narrow angle. This is used for mowing narrow areas. With the [1.Random] setting, when the lawnmower detects the boundary wire, it turns at a wide angle.
  • Page 28 Custom Setup Home screen [3.Custom Setup] [2.Zone] [1.Zone 1] ~ [5.Zone 5] [4.Area] [2.Passage Width (Out)] The lawnmower detects the magnetic field from the boundary wire, and moves between the boundary wire and the specified value at random as it goes toward the mowing start point. Narrow passage Low value Low value...

  • Page 29: Confirming Settings For This Mode

    Custom Setup Confirming settings for this mode You can use a summary screen to quickly check settings for this mode. Confirming the work day and work time settings Home screen [3.Custom Setup] [3.Summary] [1.Timer] Check the summary by pressing the up/ down arrow buttons to scroll the menu.

  • Page 30: Managing Settings For This Mode

    Custom Setup Managing settings for this mode You can perform actions such as resetting Custom Setup settings and copying Quick Setup settings to Custom Setup. Resetting the zone settings Home screen [3.Custom Setup] [4.Reset] [2.Reset All Zones] Select [1.Yes]. You can reset all zone-related settings for this mode. Press the H button.

  • Page 31: Testing Settings

    Testing settings Copying Quick Setup mode settings to Custom Setup mode Home screen [3.Custom Setup] [4.Reset] [4.Copy Quick Setup] Select [1.Yes]. You can copy day and time settings from Zone 2 in Quick Setup mode. Press the H button. The message “Activated” is displayed. Press the H button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 32: Testing The Operation Of The Lawnmower

    Testing settings Testing the operation of the lawnmower You can check whether the lawnmower can correctly return to the docking station, and whether the lawnmower performs work in each mode and zone according to settings. Checking how the lawnmower returns to the docking station Home screen [4.Test] [2.Test Setup]...

  • Page 33: Viewing History

    Viewing history Viewing history Viewing operation history You can check the cumulative time that the lawnmower has operated and recharged. Viewing the lawnmower’s cutting time and charging time Home screen [5.History] [1.Operating History] [1.Operating Time] Check the history. You can view how long the lawnmower has mowed, and how long the lawnmower has charged.
  • Page 34 Viewing history Viewing the lawnmower’s work history Home screen [5.History] [1.Operating History] [2.Work History] Check the history by pressing the up/ down arrow buttons to scroll the menu. You can view the lawnmower’s cutting history (when the lawnmower was mowing), return history (when Press the G button to return to the the lawnmower was returning to the docking station), previous screen.

  • Page 35: Viewing Fault History

    Viewing history Viewing fault history You can view the lawnmower’s fault history (when a fault occurred). Home screen [5.History] [2.Fault History] Select a fault history entry by using the up/down arrow buttons. The history of errors that have occurred are logged. Press the H button.

  • Page 36: Other System Settings

    Other system settings Other system settings Basic docking station settings Configure docking station settings. Selecting the signal pattern for the docking station Home screen [6.System Setup] [1.Station Setup] [1.Station Signal] Select a different type of signal if you are experiencing interference. This setting is directly linked with the boundary wire connection combination (type 1, 2, 3 or 4) (M page 12).
  • Page 37 Other system settings Setting how far the inner-boundary-wire overlap distance is when the lawnmower follows the boundary wire Home screen [6.System Setup] [1.Station Setup] [3.Passage Return Width] Enter a number setting. You can set where the lawnmower moves in relation to the boundary wire as it goes back to the docking Press the H button.

  • Page 38: Manual Mode Setup Settings

    Other system settings Manual Mode Setup settings Configure the mowing pattern and how far the lawnmower can overlap the boundary wire for manual mode. Setting the mowing pattern With the [2.Directional] setting, when the lawnmower detects the boundary wire, it turns at a narrow angle. This is used for mowing narrow areas.

  • Page 39: Setting The Display Language

    Other system settings Setting the display language You can set the menus of the display to your preferred language. Home screen [6.System Setup] [3.Language] Select your preferred language. Select the language shown in the display from among 8 languages. Press the H button. The message “Activated”...

  • Page 40: Security Settings

    Other system settings Security settings Security settings are used to prevent the lawnmower from being operated by other people and stop the lawnmower from operating for a fixed period of time. Setting the alarm Home screen [6.System Setup] [5.Security] [1.Alarm] Select [1.ON].

  • Page 41: Menu Sound Settings

    Other system settings Suspending lawnmower work for a fixed period of time Home screen [6.System Setup] [5.Security] [3.Immobilizer] Select [1.ON] to enable this function. You can stop operation of the lawnmower after a NOTE: fixed period of time (for example, if you plan to go on - To disable this function, select [2.OFF] a vacation).

  • Page 42: Usage

    Checking the mowing area / Connecting to a power source USAGE Checking the mowing area Before operating the lawnmower, ensure the mowing area is free of pets and foreign objects. CAUTION: - If there are any holes (such as rabbit holes, etc.) in the work area, fill them in so that the work area is level.

  • Page 43: Checking The Lawnmower

    Checking the lawnmower / Turning on / off the power Checking the lawnmower Before operation, check to make sure that it is connected all the way into the docking station. The light above the charging plug changes as follows: Color Description Green The docking station signal setting is...

  • Page 44: Activating Settings

    Turning on / off the power / Activating settings Press the B (Off) button on the control panel. NOTE: - When you turn off the lawnmower, it will not begin to operate even if you set the timer. Activating settings Entering your PIN (Personal Identification Number) When turning the lawnmower on, you must enter the PIN.

  • Page 45: Auto Mode

    Activating settings Menu Select [1.Auto Mode] with the E / F buttons, and S u n press the H button. 1 3 : 2 7 1 . A u t o M o d e 2 . Q u i c k S e t u p 3 .

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Height Of The Blades

    Adjusting the height of the blades Adjusting the height of the blades The height of the blades determines how tall or short the grass will be cut. Test the lawnmower on a small area and adjust blade height according to your preference. N WARNING - Make sure to press the manual STOP button before performing the following procedure.

  • Page 47: Weekly Checks

    Adjusting the height of the blades / Weekly checks Close the height adjustment dial cover, and close the control panel cover. Repeat the steps above if you need to make additional adjustments. Weekly checks Check the lawnmower and docking station once a week to remove dirt and grass. Also check if the blades and blade disc have been damaged, and verify that there are no other problems.

  • Page 48: Carrying The Lawnmower

    Carrying the lawnmower Carrying the lawnmower When carrying the lawnmower, observe the following points. N WARNING - Do not carry the lawnmower with the blades pointed toward you. - Take care to avoid dropping the lawnmower when carrying it. - Make sure to press the manual STOP button and turn the lawnmower off before performing the following procedure.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Before contacting your dealer / Messages TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting your dealer In the unlikely event that you are facing a problem and you need to contact your dealer, ensure that you have the following information available. • Owner’s Manual • Consider any recent work in your garden. •...

  • Page 50: Resolving Problems

    Messages / Resolving problems Message Cause Solution Blade motor The temperature of the blade motor is Leave the power ON and the control panel cover or exceeds 85°C. open, and wait 15 to 30 minutes until the message disappears. If the message does not disappear, contact your dealer.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    The required service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described in the following chart. Honda recommends annual service to be completed by your local authorised Honda dealer. The dealer will be able to perform a variety of checks and software updates that cannot be completed by the owner.
  • Page 52 Cleaning and checking Preparing Perform the following procedures in an area not subject to rainfall. • Put on a pair of work gloves. • When checking the blades, turn the lawnmower on its side. Cleaning Cleaning the lawnmower N WARNING - Do not touch the blades with your hands.
  • Page 53 Cleaning and checking Cleaning the docking station N WARNING - Unplug the transformer’s plug from the power outlet (House) before cleaning it. Clean dirt and grass off of the docking station using a brush. Brush off dirt and grass from docking station, particularly around parts on which the lawnmower rests and around the charging plug area: Charging plug...
  • Page 54 Cleaning and checking Checking Checking the manual STOP button N WARNING - Do not touch the blades with your hands. - Do not lift the lawnmower off of the ground while checking or cleaning it. Check item(s) Action While performing a test operation of the Normal operation of the lawnmower, press the manual STOP button.
  • Page 55 Cleaning and checking Checking the blades and blade disc N WARNING - Do not touch the blades with your hands. NOTE: - Hold the lawnmower against a wall for support. - Do not lift the lawnmower off of the ground while checking it. Check the blades and blade disc for problems.
  • Page 56 Cleaning and checking Checking the docking station Check the docking station for problems. Check item(s) Action Damage to the docking Visually inspect the docking station. Docking station station If it is damaged, consult your dealer. Loosened connectors of the Visually inspect the connectors. Connectors docking station If they are loose, consult your dealer.

  • Page 57: Blade Replacement

    Blade replacement Blade replacement N WARNING - Put on a pair of work gloves before performing the following procedures. When you check the blades and find that the blades must be replaced, follow the steps below to replace them. To maintain balance, change all 3 blades and their bolts when you replace the blades. Part number for replacement blade: 72511-VP7-010 Part number for replacement bolt: 90103-VP7-010 NOTE:...

  • Page 58: Storage

    (e.g. electrical junction box) to ensure they do not corrode over the winter period. Honda recommends that all electrical components such as the transformer should be stored in a dry, frost free environment that is not exposed to the winter weather.

  • Page 59: Technical Information

    Specifications TECHNICAL INFORMATION Specifications Model HRM300 HRM500 Description code MAWF MBAF Type Length 645 mm Width 550 mm Height 275 mm Weight 11.5 kg 11.8 kg Electrical system Li-ion Li-ion Battery 22.2 V / 1800 mAh 22.2 V / 3600 mAh Input AC 230 V AC 240 V...

  • Page 60: Appendix

    Garden samples APPENDIX Garden samples Quick Mode Area: 500 m Quick Mode: Factory settings (no change is necessary) Area: 800 m Quick Mode Wire Exit Location: 80 m / ACW Zone 2 Exit Angle: 50° - 150° Mowing Pattern: Random Zone Proportion: 50% Zone 1 Area: 450 m...
  • Page 61 Garden samples Area: 800 m Custom Mode 10˚ sloped area Zone 1 Zone 2 Timer: 9:00 - 12:00 Timer: 14:00 - 17:00 Wire Exit Location: 0 m / ACW Wire Exit Location: 15 m / ACW Exit Angle: 50° - 90° Exit Angle: 30°...

  • Page 62: Manual Mode Operation

    Manual mode operation Manual mode operation This setting can be used when 2 or more areas within the boundary wire are connected by a narrow path. If you have 2 or more areas within the boundary wire connected by a path that is less than 1 meter wide, the lawnmower cannot pass between them, and must be carried to the other area manually.

  • Page 63: Major Honda Distributor Addresses

    Major Honda Distributor Addresses Major Honda Distributor Addresses AUSTRIA BALTIC STATES BELGIUM BULGARIA CROATIA (Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania) Honda Motor Europe Ltd Honda Motor Europe Ltd Honda Motor Europe Ltd Kirov Ltd. Hongoldonia d.o.o. Hondastraße 1 Tulika 15/17 10613 Tallinn Doornveld 180-1841731 Zellik...

  • Page 64: Ec Declaration Of Conformity" Content Outline

    Function: cutting of grass c) Commercial name d) Type e) Serial number Manufacturer Honda France Manufacturing S.A.S. Pôle 45 - Rue des Chataîgniers 45140 ORMES - FRANCE References to harmonized standards Other standards or specifications EN 60335-1:2002+A14:2010 IEC 60335-2-107 ed1.0...
  • Page 65 “EC Declaration of Conformity” CONTENT OUTLINE Português ( Portuguese ) Polski ( Polish ) Suomi / Suomen kieli (Finnish) Declaração CE de Conformidade Deklaracja Zgodności WE EY-VAATIMUSTENMUKAISUUSVAKUUTUS 1. O abaixo assinado, Hiroki Chubachi, representante do 1. Niżej podpisany Hiroki Chubachi, reprezentujący 1.

  • Page 66: Lcd Menu Index

    LCD MENU INDEX Menu name Step Page Alarm System Setup Ž Security Ž (Input PIN) P.38 Area Custom Setup Ž Zone Ž Zone1 - 5 P.25 Area Quick Setup Ž Zone P.20 Area System Setup Ž Manual Mode Setup P.36 Auto Mode Auto Mode P.16...

  • Page 67: Lawn Diagram

    LAWN DIAGRAM...

  • Page 68: Dealer Checksheet

    DEALER CHECKSHEET Your dealer’s contact information is below: Dealer: Tel: Mail: The following information is provided by your dealer after setup is complete. Basic setting information PIN (Personal Identification Number) Language : English Deutsch Français Italiano Svenska Nederlands Español Dansk System Setup (Station) Passage Return Width : Station Signal...
  • Page 69 Custom Setup For details on each setting, see “4 MENU SETTINGS” (M page 14). Timer Timer1 Timer2 Start~End Zone Start~End Zone Monday _ _: _ _ ~_ _ :_ _ _ _:_ _~_ _:_ _ Tuesday _ _: _ _ ~_ _ :_ _ _ _:_ _~_ _:_ _ Wednesday _ _: _ _ ~_ _ :_ _...
  • Page 70 32VP7601 xxxx.xxxx.xx ⒸHonda Motor Co., Ltd. 2013 00X32-VP7-6010 xxxx.xxxx.xx...

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