Friendly Robotics Robomow RL350 Operating & Safety Manual page 19

1.8 Slopes
As a general rule of thumb, any slope that can safely be cut using a walk behind mower can also be cut
using the Robomow in the automatic mode. The maximum slope limit is 15 degrees, the same as a
traditional walk behind mower. Bear in mind that a 15-degree slope, though it may not sound very steep, is
in fact a relatively steep slope. In cases where it is attempted to operate the Robomow on a slope that is
too severe, normally the front of the machine will try to rise from the ground surface slightly when climbing
the slope vertically. The lift sensor will then activate, shutting the blades down for safety. The mower will
drop back into position and may attempt the maneuver again. In any event, a slope that causes the front
of the mower to raise from the ground while climbing is too steep and should not be included as part of the
cutting area. In some cases, this area can be cut manually with the Robomow, using the manual
controller. Insure that you can maintain a sure and safe footing before attempting to cut a slope area in
manual. If you are unsure as to whether a slope is too steep or not, attempt driving the Robomow manually
up the slope. If the front of the mower does not lift from the ground, the slope is fine to include in the cutting
area. If however it does lift, exclude this section from the cutting area.
WARNING!
1.9 Completing The Setup
Once the perimeter wire is completed and pegged to the ground, the last step to complete is attaching
the Perimeter Switch to the perimeter wires and testing the setup. A properly set up perimeter will
have two loose wire ends located where the perimeter set up was started; the wire end from the start of
the perimeter setup and the wire end from finishing the perimeter setup. See Figure 1.9. Pull the two
loose perimeter wire leads taut and peg them down to the ground, adjacent to one another, as you
move away from the perimeter and towards the Perimeter Switch location (use the same pegs to
attach the two wires from the lawn to the Perimeter Switch location).
Note that the wires are adjacent and touching leading from the perimeter to
Two wire ends from
perimeter setup.
Perimeter witch > 3 feet
(1m) from perimeter.
At the location of the perimeter switch, cut the two loose perimeter wires so they are of equal length,
removing any excess wire. Strip back ¼ inch (6 mm) of insulation from each wire end. Insert the wire
Severe injury can occur. When attempting to mow sloped
areas that are too steep for automatic operation of the
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Robomow, insure that you can maintain a safe and sure
footing before attempting to mow. Cut across slopes for
safety. Always wear appropriate closed toe shoes when
the Perimeter Switch. Peg firmly to the ground leading away from the
perimeter and towards the perimeter switch location
Figure 1.9 – Completing Perimeter Wire at Perimeter Switch
operating the Robomow manually.
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