Yard force ROBOMOWER SA800PRO Original Instructions Manual

Yard force ROBOMOWER SA800PRO Original Instructions Manual

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ROBOMOWER
Original Instructions
Hotline: +49(0)2154 8253 251006
Fax : +49(0)2154 8253 251007
Mail: yardforce@merotec-service.de
www.yardforce.de
Merotec GmbH
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 18a
47877 Willich / Deutschland
Model
SA800PRO

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  • Page 1 Model SA800PRO ROBOMOWER Original Instructions Hotline: +49(0)2154 8253 251006 Fax : +49(0)2154 8253 251007 Mail: yardforce@merotec-service.de www.yardforce.de Merotec GmbH Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 18a 47877 Willich / Deutschland...
  • Page 2 Read this manual carefully prior to assembling and operating the Robomower. It is dangerous to operate this product without being familiar with these instructions. Keep this manual in a safe place and have it ready for future reference.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION SA800PRO Original Instruction Congratulations on the purchase of your new device. During production, this equipment has been checked for quality and subject to a final inspection. The functionality of your equipment is therefore guaranteed. It cannot be ruled out that residual quantities of water or lubricants CONTENT will remain on or in the equipment/hose lines in isolated cases.
  • Page 4: General Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL DATA Overview Max cutting area 800 m 862601-INR186500-29E Battery The illustration of the principal functioning parts can be found on the front and Lithium-Ion battery, 28V/2.9Ah, 81Wh back foldout pages. FY3201500 Power supply Input 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz Robomower x 1 Output 32 V DC, CC1.5A STOP button...
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This section covers the basic safety instructions when working with this machine. Danger of injury due to flung-out material! Keep bystanders well away from the machine. General notes on safety This machine can cause serious injury if it is WARNING - Do not ride on the machine.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning Symbols on the charger Warning Symbols on the battery pack Warning! Batteries contain Li-Ion and should not be disposed with general household waste. Contact your local authority for disposal advice. Before use, refer to the corresponding paragraph in the manual.
  • Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Additional safety instructions for Robomowers Secondly, ensure that the main power switch (11) is switched OFF before you lift up your Robomower. Do not store anything heavy on the top of the Robomower or charging station both during storage and when use. Never use the device if the main power switch (11) is damaged or does not work properly.
  • Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Lightning Protection • Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, In order to prevent lightning damage to the machine, do sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge or people unfamiliar with these not place the charging station under tall trees. instructions use the machine.
  • Page 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • If the blades no longer cut correctly or if the motor is • Do not use the Robomower with defective blade discs, overloaded, check all the parts of your equipment and body, defective blades, screws, nuts etc. replace the worn parts.
  • Page 10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Inspect the machine before each use. Never operate • Before each use, carry out a visual inspection of the the machine if safety devices (e.g. impact protector, power and extension cord for any signs of damage or parts of the cutting facility or bolts) are missing, worn ageing.
  • Page 11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Ensure that batteries are charged using the charger Robomower basic operating principles supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. • The Robomower chooses its working direction randomly. Incorrect use may result in electric shock, overheating It will mow your garden completely without leaving or leakage of corrosive liquid from the battery.
  • Page 12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • If you need a narrow corridor to connect two patches Locating the charging station of lawn within the boundary, the corridor should be at • When the battery is running low, the Robomower least 2 metres wide and max. 8 m long. will automatically return to the charging station.
  • Page 13 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Robomower mowing limitations • Out of the box, the Robomower is set to work 7 days a week. You can adjust the daily working time to match your garden. • In case a neighbour is using the same Robomower, you need keep a 0.5 m distance between your and your neighbour's boundary wires.
  • Page 14 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTE! When the working area is less than 100 m total boundary wire less than 40 m, please integrate the supplied 10 Ω / 20 W cement resistance to the boundary wire. <100 m • Do not use the Robomower during lightning or thunder storms.
  • Page 15: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Installation Guide Trees This chapter explains how to install the Robomower. Please read this completely before you Uneven lawn areas may cause the blades to touch the ground. We recommend leveling start the installation. lawn before using your Robomower or excluding uneven areas with he boundary wire. Introduction We recommend creating a draft of your lawn, including all obstacles and how these should be protected.
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The boundary wire should never run perpendicular to a gradient of more than 10°. If the driveway and lawn are at the same level, feel free to use the boundary wire to create a Likewise, please allow a corridor of at least 2m between a 10° or steeper slope and the boundary corridor.
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Flowerbeds Ponds and Pools Use the boundary wire to exclude any flowerbeds from the cutting area. There are two While the Robomower is protected against rain and spray water, being submerged is likely to options for the two lengths of boundary wire running between the flowerbed and the cause severe damage to the electronic parts.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Keep in mind that flowers, bushes and surrounding shrubbery will change in size over a season. The included supply cord has a length of 9 m. Please keep sufficient space between boundary wire and other plants to avoid interference year- The charging station (5) must be placed on a flat surface, at ground level.
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Pegging out the boundary wire Do not place the charging station too close to a slope, such as at the top of a hill or the bottom of a furrow. Avoid left and right inclination in excess of 5 degrees. We strongly recommend mowing the lawn to 60 mm or less before laying out the boundary wire.
  • Page 20 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Prepare the boundary wire for the charging station Only use the included waterproof boundary wire connectors (17) to join together two pieces of boundary wire. Use a wire stripper to remove 10-15 mm insulation from each end. Twist the threads tight. See below for some further sketches giving more distance guidelines.
  • Page 21 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS After connecting the “F” and "B" connectors to the charging station, the charging station Press down on the large STOP button (2) to open the top cover and access the controls. can be fixed down with the boundary pegs. Activate the button marked "...
  • Page 22: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION Setting the mowing height Messages on the display during operation While mowing, the display will show the operating status of the mower. The mower’s mowing height can be set between 20 and 60 mm with 5 cutting heights. If the grass is higher than 60 mm, it will be necessary to mow the grass using a standard lawnmower.
  • Page 23 OPERATION OPERATION Returning to the charging station Control panel The control panel consists of the touch-sensitive display and physical After approximately 90 minutes of mowing and when the mower’s battery power is low, the buttons. The physical buttons serve as a backup when there is any difficulty to use the touch- mower will automatically return to the charging station by locating the closest boundary sensitive display (e.g.
  • Page 24 OPERATION OPERATION Display Navigating in the control menu • Directly press on an icon or button on the display for input or selection. The display of the control panel is touch-sensitive. • Press on the icons below for more navigation controls. Software version and serial number Icon Description...
  • Page 25 OPERATION OPERATION Overview of the control menu Using the control menu There are eight options in the control menu. Refer to the relevant sections below for details. Start Select this option to start a mowing cycle. This option has the same function as the START button on the control panel.
  • Page 26 Note: Be careful not to short circuit the sensors on the machine with any metal objects. This will cause the mower to work abnormally. If both you and your neighbour have the same Yard Force Robomower and the boundary cables between the two mowers is less than 10 m apart from each other, set the Rain sensor signal (S1 or S2) of your boundary cable to a different one from your neighbour.
  • Page 27 OPERATION OPERATION Activating rain sensor: Select "Yes" and set the extra time. The feature is also useful when there are blind areas that the mower seldom visits. • Multiple areas You may find the nearest point along the boundary cable and set it as a mowing Your lawn may consists of a number of isolated mowing areas (see example zone to improve the mowing frequency.
  • Page 28 OPERATION OPERATION • Set cut time • Cutting This option determines the working periods of the mower in a day. A maximum This option shows the start and end times of the last two mowing cycles. of three working periods (T1 to T3) can be set. Select a working period and then use the number keys on the display for inputting the start and end times for each •...
  • Page 29: Cleaning/Maintenance

    CLEANING/MAINTENANCE CLEANING/MAINTENANCE Preparing for spring Work that has not been described in these instructions must be carried out by a servicing agency authorised by the manufacturer. Only use original parts. After winter storage, please clean the charging contacts on both the Robomower and the charging station.
  • Page 30 CLEANING/MAINTENANCE CLEANING/MAINTENANCE Cleaning the underside Your Robomower has three blades fixed to the blade disk. Unless damaged by hard obstacles, these blades can last for up to five months with everyday Ensure the main power switch (11) is in OFF position. Wear protective gloves. Turn the use.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    CLEANING/MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Charging station LED indicator light Connection of boundary cable Blue Good connections Blue (flashing) Interruption at the charging station. When the mower is docked at the charging station, it means the mower is charging (normal). Red (flashing) When the mower is working, there is interruption at the cable loop.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Display Display Description Action Description Action message message Remove the mower from the obstacle. This Wrong passcode has been ERROR Enter the correct PIN passcode. warning occurs when the collision sensor has entered. TRAPPED The mower is trapped. been triggered more than 10 times within a The mower is returning to HOME...
  • Page 33: Declaration Of Conformity

    TROUBLESHOOTING DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Error codes To the provisions of Council Directives Code Type of message Description Action MEROTEC GmbH Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 18a Error at micro-controller ERROR 1 Fault 47877 Willich / Germany core self-checking. ERROR Error at middle boundary Declare that the product: Fault signal self-checking.

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