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- Page 1 Operator's Manual Victa Robot Mower RM100 WARNING! Read this manual before operating your Victa Autonomous Mower.
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Page 2: Important Notes
IMPORTANT NOTES Read this manual carefully prior to assembling and operating the Autonomous Mower. 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. Safety Marking and Symbols General notes on safety This appliance can cause serious injury if it is not properly used. - Page 3 IMPORTANT NOTES Guaranteed sound power level Double insulation value is 67dB. SMPS(Switch mode power Pole orientation supply unit) SMPS (Switch mode power The Power Supply is for supply unit) incorporating a short- indoor use only. circuit-proof safety isolating switching power supply Return any discarded batteries to your local dealer, collector or recycle point.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Notes Introduction Safety Marking & Symbols Features & Definitions Features Technical Data Safety & Handling Safety Instructions Operation Principles Autonomous Mower basic operating principles Locating the charging station Recognising the boundary wire Starting and stopping while mowing Autonomous Mower mowing limitations Autonomous Mower cutting information Installation Procedures... - Page 5 FEATURES DEFINITIONS Features 5. Docking 17. Boundary wire 1. Autonomous station x 1 9. Rear wheel 13. Switching power connector x 3 supply x 1 Mower x 1 14. Extension 18. Boundary wire 6. Blade x 3 10. Carrying 2. STOP button cord x 1 x 1 (120m) handle...
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Page 6: Features Definitions
The three sharp blades ensure clean cuts with minimal damage to the plant, leaving behind tiny snippets as natural fertilizer. Technical Data Model 2691783 Model Name Victa Robot Mower RM100 Max cutting area 600 m² 80086647-INR18650-20R Battery Lithium-Ion battery, 28V/2.0Ah, 56Wh... - Page 7 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety instructions for Autonomous Mowers Do not store anything heavy on the top of the Autonomous Mower or charging station both during storage and when use. Never use the appliance if the main power switch (11) is damaged or does not work properly.
- Page 8 Close the top cover and carry the Autonomous Mower by the carrying handle (10) at the rear under the mower, keeping the blade disc away from your body as shown. Note: The carrying handle (10) includes two safety switches. Lifting the appliance by the carrying handle will trigger the switches, deactivating the Autonomous Mower.
- Page 9 Operating the appliance: WARNING! This appliance can cause serious injuries. Follow instructions below to reduce risk of accident and injury. IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Preparation: • Read the instructions carefully and make sure you understand them fully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the appliance.
- Page 10 Work interruptions: • After the appliance has been turned off, the cutting cylinder will continue to rotate for a few seconds. Keep hands and feet well away. • Only remove blockages when the appliance is standing completely still. • Switch off the power when the appliance is transported, lifted or tilted. •...
- Page 11 • Always keep the extension cable well away from the cutting tools. Once the power cable become damaged during work, instantly disconnect the power cable from the mains. DO NOT TOUCH THE POWER CABLE BEFORE IT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS! Risk of electric shock. •...
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Page 12: Operation Principles
OPERATION PRINCIPLES Autonomous Mower Basic operating principles The Autonomous Mower chooses its working direction randomly. It will mow your garden completely without leaving behind any uncut part within the area restricted by the chosen boundary. Chaging Station Work Area Boundary Wire Autonomous Mower •... - Page 13 OPERATION PRINCIPLES Note: If your Autonomous Mower loses ground contact while hitting an obstacle, the blade disc will stop immediately to avoid any potential damage. Locating the charging station • When the battery is running low, the Autonomous Mower will automatically return to the charging station.
- Page 14 OPERATION PRINCIPLES Starting and stopping while mowing • If you want to stop the Autonomous Mower at any time during cutting, please press the STOP button (2). Pressing the STOP button will also open the top cover, providing access to the control interface. After pressing the START button, The Autonomous Mower will not start working again until you have closed the top cover.
- Page 15 Victa Robot 600m² 12.5m Mower RM100 Autonomous Mower cutting information • The Autonomous Mower has a cutting height setting between 20 mm to 60 mm. If the grass height exceeds 60 mm, cut it to 60 mm or below before using the Autonomous Mower.
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Page 16: Installation Procedures
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Installation Guide This chapter explains how to install the Autonomous Mower. Please read this completely before you start the installation. Introduction We recommend creating a draft of your lawn, including all obstacles and how these should be protected. This makes it easier to find a good position for the charging station and how to correctly place the boundary wire around your garden perimeter protecting bushes, flower beds etc. - Page 17 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Stones We recommend clearing the lawn of small (less than 100 mm high) rocks and stones and any stones with a round or sloped edge. The Autonomous Mower might try and climb such rocks instead of recognising them as a barrier. An Autonomous Mower getting stuck on such a stone requires user intervention to restart mowing.
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Page 18: Uneven Lawn Surfaces
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES If the driveway and lawn are at the same level, feel free to use the boundary wire to create a corridor. This allows your Autonomous Mower to cross the driveway and reach the opposite lawn. boundary boundary Uneven lawn surfaces Uneven lawn areas may cause the blades to touch the ground, and/ or allow Autonomous Mower to... -
Page 19: General Dos And Don'ts
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2) Alternatively, keep the distance between the two parallel wires below 5 mm. Do not cross the wires - see below. This way, the Autonomous Mower will not recognise the wires and travel across them unhindered. This < 5 mm option requires placing an obstacle on the boundary wire around the flowerbed. -
Page 20: Marking Out The Autonomous Mower's Working Area
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES If you have created a boundary corridor inside your working area, the corridor should be at least 2 m wide and a max length of 8 m. If a corridor is too narrow or too long, the Autonomous Mower might not be able to navigate it from one end to the other. Never cross the wires! Max length of the... -
Page 21: Pegging Out The Boundary Wire
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES To ensure the Autonomous Mower can return to the charging station smoothly, leave 2m of straight wire to the front of the charging station and 1m to the side facing the cutting area. Use a shaded location for the charging station, as a lower temperature while charging is beneficial to the battery. - Page 22 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Use the included ruler (16) to ensure the required 40 cm distance between wire and obstacles. The recommended distance between two pegs is about 80 cm in straight lines, and less in tight curves. Note that the pegs' hook and wire slit always faces the outside of the boundary.
- Page 23 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Avoid right angles when running the boundary wire around a corner. Instead, separate into two 45° angles. In case the included boundary wire is too short for your garden, more is available from our service provider. The wire's total length must not exceed 300 m.
- Page 24 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES After connecting the “F” and "B" connectors to the charging station, the charging station can be fixed down with the boundary pegs. Before fixing the charging station, please check again that the above mentioned conditions are met: – Even surface within range of power supply –...
- Page 25 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Press down on the large STOP button (2) to open the top cover and access the controls. Activate the button marked " " (situated on the left part of the display) and press down the top cover to close it. Once closed, the Autonomous Mower will automatically return to the charging station by locating and following the boundary wire in anti-clockwise direction.
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Page 26: Setting The Mowing Height
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setting the mowing height 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 27: Messages On The Display During Operation
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Messages on the display during operation While mowing, the display will show the operating status of the mower. Information includes the current date and time, battery level, boundary cable signal (S1 or S2) and operation status message (see below). Message Description The mower is working. -
Page 28: Returning To The Charging Station
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Returning to the charging station After approximately 60 minutes of mowing and when the mower’s battery power is low, the mower will automatically return to the charging station by locating the closest boundary cable and following it anticlockwise (without mowing) back to the charging station for a full recharge. -
Page 29: Control Panel
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Text Control Panel The control panel consists of the touch-sensitive display and physical buttons. The physical buttons serve as a backup when there is any difficulty to use the touch sensitive display (e.g. low temperature). Functions of the physical buttons: Button Description Each press of the button will move the selection... -
Page 30: Display
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Display The display of the control panel is touch- sensitive. Software version and serial number When you turn on the mower, the software version and serial number will show briefly on the display. Security PIN For security reason, a PIN is required to access the control menu. - Page 31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Navigating in the control menu • Directly press on an icon or button on the display for input or selection. • Press on the icons below for more navigation controls. Icon Description This is the same as the backspave key on a keyboard to cancel the last input This is the same as the enter key on a keyboard to confirm a selection This is the same as the escape key on a keyboard to return to the previous menu.
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Page 32: Using The Control Menu
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 33 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Trimming This option determines if the mower will carry out boundary trimming during a mowing cycle. Select the option “Yes” to carry out boundary trimming. To determine the width of the boundary edge, see the section: Width. Note: The boundary cable must be carefully checked before confirming this option.
- Page 34 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • PIN This option sets the passcode of the mower to prevent theft or unauthorised change of the menu settings. The existing (old) passcode is required to change to a new passcode. If you have forgotten the passcode, contact your local dealer or after sales service. The default passcode of the mower is “0000”.
- Page 35 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Activating rain sensor: Select "Yes" and set the extra time. • Multiple areas Your lawn may consists of a number of isolated mowing areas (see example below). You may set up a maximum 4 mowing zones and assign a mowing frequency to each of them.
- Page 36 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The feature is also useful when there are blind areas that the mower seldom visits. You may find the nearest point along the boundary cable and set it as a mowing zone to improve the mowing frequency. • Reset This option sets all settings to the factory default values.
- Page 37 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Set cut time This option determines the working periods of the mower in a day. A maximum 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 working period.
- Page 38 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Cutting This option shows the start and end times of the last two mowing cycles. • Charge This option shows the end times and voltages of the last two charging cycles. • Health This option shows an overview of the total working time and number of charging cycles.
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Page 39: Storage
Storage Preparing for spring After winter storage, please clean the charging contacts on both the Autonomous Mower and the charging station. Use a fine abrasion paper or a brass brush; this will help to achieve the best charging efficiency and avoid any charging interference. Short-time storage •... -
Page 40: Reversing Or Replacing The Blades
Cleaning the underside Ensure the main power switch (11) is in OFF position. Wear protective gloves. Turn the Autonomous Mower onto its side to expose its underside. Clean the blade disc and frame using a soft brush or damp cloth. Rotate the blade disc to make sure that it moves freely, and check that the blades can turn on their pivots and... -
Page 41: Replacing The Battery
Replacing the battery While the actual battery life will depend on usage and environmental factors, the typical service life is several years. Spare batteries are available from customer support. To replace the battery, please follow the instructions below. 1) Ensure the main power switch (11) is turned OFF. Clean the underside as instructed. 2) Set the Autonomous Mower to the lowest cutting height. -
Page 42: Charging Station
TROUBLESHOOTING Charging station LED indicator light Description Blue Good connections Blue ( flashing ) Interruption at the charging station. Internal wire. Red ( flashing ) When the mower is docked at the charging station, it means the mower is charging (normal). When the mower is working, there is interruption at the cable loop. - Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Display Action Description message ERROR Wrong passcode has Enter the correct PIN passcode. been entered. The mower is returning to HOME – the charging station. If the mower fails to automatically return to the charging Battery power is low. BATTERY station, carry it to the charging station for charging.
- Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Display Action Description message Remove the mower from the obstacle. This warning TRAPPED occurs when the collision sensor has been triggered The mower is trapped. more than 10 times within a minute. The mower is working. RUNNING – If the mower should be working, restart the mower. No work is assigned to the SPARE TIME mower.
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Page 45: Error Codes
TROUBLESHOOTING Error codes Code Type of Action Description message Error at micro-controller core self- ERROR 1 Fault checking. ERROR Error at middle boundary signal self- Fault checking. ERROR Error at left boundary signal self- Fault checking. Error at micro-controller self- ERROR 21 Fault checking ADC0. - Page 46 ©2020 Briggs & Stratton Victa is a trademarks of Briggs & Stratton Australia Pty. Ltd. ABN 13 006 576 856 All rights reserved. No part of this booklet may be reproduced by any means without prior written permission. All information herein is subject to change without notice.
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