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- Page 1 USER GUIDE Original Robotic Mower robomow.com RK1000, RK1000 Pro RK2000, RK2000 Pro...
- Page 2 Safety First IMPORTANT! READ THIS SAFETY GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Safe Operation Practices Symbols Definitions Safety Features Do not allow children to use or operate the mower. Children must be supervised at all times. EN v5...
- Page 3 This guide includes the original manufacturer’s instructions in terms of Directives 2006/42/EC and 2014/53/EU. It may describe models that are not available in your country. Please note the terminology below when using this guide. Front and Rear of the mower: The Front is the opposite side of the (red) STOP control.
- Page 4 Important Safety Information WARNING It is your responsibility to: • Restrict the use of this mower to persons who have read, understood and follow the warnings and instructions in this guide and in the mower • Inform your neighbors you have a robot mower in operation and that they may be injured if they enter your lawn during operation DANGER Always connect the power supply to the indoor, weather-protected...
- Page 5 Safe Operation Practices A. General Information 1. Read, understand and follow all instructions on the mower and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2.
- Page 6 C. Operation WARNING! Do not allow the mower to operate unattended if you know that there are or may be pets, children or people in the vicinity. Your robotic mower is a dangerous power tool. Exercise care when operating it and follow all safety instructions and warnings. 2.
- Page 7 15. Do not operate the mower without the cover door closed. 16. Set the weekly program so the mower is in operation when there are no people likely to be on the grass. 17. Do not connect a damaged power cord to the supply, or touch a damaged cord before it is disconnected from the supply as it can lead to electric shock.
- Page 8 F. Remote Operation Refer to the separate operator’s manual provided with the downloadable app. Follow all warnings and instructions provided. 2. Always operate the mower according to the app instructions while standing away from the mower. Keep a safe distance between you and the mower when it is in operation. Always stop the mower operation before approaching it for any reason.
- Page 9 H. Slope Operation All slopes require extra caution. If you feel the mower cannot maintain traction on the slope, it is too steep to mow. Wet grass will decrease traction and may cause the mower to slip and slide on the slope. Serious injury or property damage could result.
- Page 10 roads, supplement the perimeter wire with a rigid (wood/stone) boundary edge at least 15 cm (6 inches) high which will help prevent the mower from exiting the mowing zone. 11. Clean or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. J. Product End of Use The mower and its accessories should be properly disposed of at the end of their useful life to prevent waste electrical and electronic equipment from ending up in landfill sites, and to protect and improve the quality of the...
- Page 11 Symbols Definitions on the Mower Symbol Description WARNING — READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand and follow all the safety rules and instructions in the manual(s) and on the mower before attempting to operate this mower. Failure to comply with this information may result in personal injury or death.
- Page 12 Safety Features WARNING! Your mower is equipped with numerous built-in safety features. However, the mower is a hazardous device with a sharp blade, which can cause major injury to anyone who comes in contact with it. Therefore, it is absolutely forbidden to be on the lawn while the mower is working.
- Page 13 C. Lift Sensor If the mower is manually lifted off the ground, the mower and rotation of the blade will stop in two (2) seconds. D. Tilt Sensor If the mower is tilted up towards a vertical position, the mower and rotation of the blade will stop in two (2) seconds.
- Page 14 Let’s get started. Can’t wait to mow your lawn.
- Page 15 Welcome to a friendly home Congratulations on your purchase! You are just a few steps away from meeting your best team player. Very soon you will come to count on your new friend to do a perfect job. It will automatically depart from its Base Station on predetermined days and times, mow your lawn and return to its Base Station for charging.
- Page 16 Good-looking lawns are achieved by consistent mowing, which is exactly what your Robomow provides. After following the installation instructions, you will be ready to enjoy your free time, while your new friend looks after your lawn.
- Page 17 What’s in the Box The product Base Station Base Station Stakes Your new Robotic Mower This is where the mower For affixing the Base recharges itself Station to the ground Perimeter Wire* Power Supply Extension Cable Marks the working area for The power supply for 15 m (50 ft) low voltage the mower...
- Page 18 Safety Guide Tools Getting started guide RoboRuler For measuring the Perimeter Wire’s distance from the lawn’s edge Tools required for installation Ready? Let’s begin...
- Page 19 So where are we heading? Correct installation of your mower will ensure maximum results. This is what it takes to prepare it to do a perfect job for you: Base Station location Choose Base Station location Lay the wire Lay out the “virtual boundary” Soft Obstacles How to protect soft obstacles Hard Obstacles...
- Page 20 Know Your Lawn Understanding your lawn will save you unnecessary mistakes and make the installation process easier and more straight-forward. You can also skip some later sections in this manual that are not relevant to your lawn type. So, what does your lawn look like? Type A Main Zone only Your lawn area is one continuous zone...
- Page 21 Type C Main Zone + Separated Zone Main Zone Your lawn consists of two or more zones that are not connected (separated by a fence, sidewalk, pathway or other obstacle). The mower cannot drive Separated Zone between these zones. Type D Main Zone + Sub Zone + Separated Zone Some areas of your lawn are connected...
- Page 22 Base Station Location Choose locations for the Base Station & Power Supply unit The Base Station is where your mower recharges and where the perimeter wire starts and ends. In this installation step, you are going to determine a proper location for the Base Station. Where should you place your Base Station? Consideration A...
- Page 23 Consideration C A minimum of 3 m (10 ft) of straight wire in front of the Base Station and a min. of 1 m (3 ft) behind the Base Station to allow smooth docking Min 1m Min 3m Consideration D In a shady spot Keep a minimum of 1 meter (3.3 ft) from a sprinkler head to avoid damaging the mower’s internal components...
- Page 24 Consideration E Make sure the ground is even and flat, and that there is no slope How to install the Base Station? ORIENTATION Place the Base Station according to the image below...
- Page 25 DISTANCE FROM EDGE Use the ruler to install the wire in the correct distance from the edge of your lawn. When lawn is level with the ground use 1st distance of the ruler If there is a drop where the lawn ends use the 2nd distance of the ruler If there is a ‘wall’...
- Page 26 PEG BASE After choosing the proper location, Secure the Base Station to the ground using the provided pegs Be careful not to damage irrigation pipes when hammering down the stakes.
- Page 27 Plan Ahead Before you begin, walk along the edge of your lawn and plan how to set up the Perimeter Wire. Take note of all obstacles and slopes.
- Page 28 Obstacles and Slopes Before you put a single peg into the ground, take note of any obstacles or slopes. OBSTACLES Soft Obstacles Soft obstacles are flower beds, ponds or small trees. They need to be protected by creating Perimeter Islands. Hard Obstacles Hard obstacles are vertical, rigid and higher than 15 cm (6 in), such as trees...
- Page 29 SLOPES Slopes along the edge To ensure your mower doesn’t slip off the lawn, especially when the grass is wet, the Perimeter Wire must exclude a slope along the edge of your lawn with an incline of over 20% - that is, 20 cm rise per 1 m [8 in rise per 3 ft].
- Page 30 Lay the Wire Lay the perimeter wire (“virtual boundary”), which defines the working area for the mower. Now you’re ready to install the Perimeter Wire. Let’s take it step by step. • Have your mower’s package nearby. • Be sure to cut your grass with your old mower one last time before you start wiring.
- Page 31 Let’s make a good start Pull out approx. 50 cm (1.6 ft) of wire and peg the beginning of the wire to the ground where you intend to install your Base Station. 50cm Start unwinding the wire counter-clockwise around the lawn, starting at the Base Station’s location.
- Page 32 Maintain Proper Distance The Perimeter Wire is secured to the ground by the pegs supplied with the product. Use the RoboRuler to determine the distances you should leave between the Perimeter Wire and the lawn’s edge and obstacles. • Insert pegs every 2-3m/7-10ft and at corners. At this early stage, set a minimal number of pegs.
- Page 33 When the edge is flat, use the short distance of the RoboRuler. When the edge is a drop, use distance 2 of the ruler When the edge is a wall (more than 2 cm/ 1” above the ground level), use the 3rd distance of the RoboRuler.
- Page 34 Leave a minimum of 1.2 m (4 ft) if the edge of the lawn borders water. Min 1.2m (4ft) Alternatively, place a physical barrier close to the water. 15cm (0.5ft) • It is not necessary to bury the Perimeter Wire. •...
- Page 35 Soft Obstacles Protect Soft Obstacles Objects such as flower beds, ponds, or small trees must be protected by setting Perimeter Islands. Perimeter Wire position Perimeter Wire If the distance between an island and the Keep min. 1.2 m (4 ft) between perimeter wire is lower than 1.2m (4 ft), make islands;...
- Page 36 Hard Obstacles Protect Hard Obstacles Exclude from the lawn any hard objects that are lower than 15cm. Higher hard objects can be left unprotected inside the lawn Min 15cm...
- Page 37 Slopes Slopes Your mower can handle any slope up to 45% inside the lawn Max 45% (24° ) 45cm Max 45% (24° )
- Page 38 Exclude any slope greater then 20% that are on the edge of your lawn to prevent the mower from slipping outside your lawn (especially in wet conditions) <20% (11°) 20% = H= 20cm L=1m > 20% (11°)
- Page 39 Narrow Pass Recall Your Lawn Type Main Zone Main Zone Main Zone Main Zone Separ. Sub Zone Separated Zone Sub Zone Zone Type A Type B Type C Type D Main Zone only Main Zone + Sub Main Zone + Main Zone + Zone Separated Zone...
- Page 40 A Narrow Pass connects the Main Zone with a Sub Zone. For passages greater than 2m (6.5 ft), the mower will be able to drive through. W > 2m...
- Page 41 When a narrow pass is between 1-2m (3-6ft), the wires should be installed the middle of the path with RoboRuler distance 1 between them to allow the mower to be able follow the wires in and out of the sub zone. On the entrance to the path from both directions, you should break the corner to 45 degrees so the mower will turn accurately in and out the sub zone.
- Page 42 Separated Zone F. How to Wire a Separated Zone Type C / Type D Don’t have a Separated Zone? Skip this section! Extend the Perimeter Wire from the Main Zone, over the obstacle. Two wires under same Base Station...
- Page 43 Splicing the Perimeter Wire (as needed) • Insert both wire ends into the leftmost and rightmost positions on the connector. • Verify that the wires are fully inserted into the connector. • Use a pair of pliers to press the button on top of the connector.
- Page 44 Complete the installation G. Complete Wire Setup Once the Perimeter Wire has been laid completely and you are back to the Base Station, install the last peg aprox. 5cm (2 in) in front of the base. It is very important that the wire will be in-line with the Base Station.
- Page 45 Open the back door of the Base Station. Slide or install the wire through the designated tunnel and pass it through the opening under the charging connectors until it goes out to the back of the Base Station...
- Page 46 Install the connector to the tip of the wire as described in the drawings. Cut the wire end, close to the connector.
- Page 47 Peg the wire to the ground. Twist and wrap the wires so they could fit nicely in Base Station compartment. Connect the wire end marked with ‘A’ to the connector marked with A on the back of the Base Station. Connect the other end to the other connector.
- Page 48 LED Indicators Now you should see the LED indication on the Base Station blinking green (if the mower is outside the Base Station), or steady green (if the mower is inside the base). Steady Green Mower in base Steady Red Blinking Green Mower out of base...
- Page 49 One Time Setup Turn the mower on and follow the initial settings to get it ready for work. A. Set Language, Time and date Language Español Polski Select your 2 sec Dansk Française Suomi Language Deutsch Italiano Svenska English (UK) Nederlands English (US) Norsk...
- Page 50 Time Time Set time Installation done by... Installation Done By…? Select who is preforming the installation. My self Professional dealer Main Zone size Main Zone Size Set your Main Zone size. 500m2 - 600m2 Setup completed Initial settings are done. The next screen will appear in a few Setup completed seconds.
- Page 51 Set Cutting Height Mowing Height You can set the cutting height by Set your cutting height rotating the Knob right/left. Once done press next. High If the grass is high, to get the best cutting results, it is recommended to start high and lower the mowing height gradually over a couple of weeks.
- Page 52 Test wire It is now time to test and adjust the location of the perimeter wire. 1) Remove the mower from the Base Station and place it facing the wire behind the base. 2) Press the Go Home button. The mower will drive forward and begin to follow the perimeter wire. As it follows the wire, observe for the following possible situations: A.
- Page 53 D. Rough or challenging terrain If you see areas where the mower appears to have limited traction or is otherwise struggling to maneuver accurately, you should likely adjust the wire around these areas. Very loose or sandy soil, rocky or rooted terrain, and/or highly uneven surfaces can increase the chances of your mower getting stuck and not reliably making it back to the Base Station to charge every time.
- Page 54 Secure wire Now it’s time to add some pegs along the wire. Using the remaining pegs along the Perimeter Wire, between 0.5m to 1m (1.5ft to 3.3 ft) apart. ~ 2m ~ 50cm...
- Page 55 Well Done! Now relax, and let your mower do the work.
- Page 56 Knowing your mower Menu structure Automatic operation Manual operation Features - how to Periodic maintenance Troubleshooting FAQs...
- Page 57 Knowing your mower In order to fully enjoy your mower, learn about its different parts and messages. Understanding how it works and “interacts” will lead to its smooth and easy operation. External Parts Interface door Touch STOP control / Sensitive Carrying Handle Bumper Charging contacts...
- Page 58 Blade disk Front wheel Mow motor Drive motor Battery door Drive wheel...
- Page 59 Under the Hood Parts Operation panel On/Off/Go Button Navigation Keypad Return Button Mowing Height Adjustment Knob...
- Page 60 LCD display Anti-theft /Child lock Time & Date Bluetooth Battery status Select zone Settings Tue, Apr 30, 12:00 PM Prev: Sub1 Apr 29 03:00 PM Next: Main Edge mow Previous before operation Mowing On/Off • next operation mowing mode schedule •...
- Page 61 Base Station LED indication Steady Green Mower in base Steady Red Blinking Green Mower out of base Blinking Red Orange 4 sec 4 sec Indication Meaning Perimeter wire signal is OK; the mower Steady green is inside the base Perimeter wire signal is OK; the mower is outside the base Blinking green No charging...
- Page 62 Menu structure Mower Options Configure user preferences Tue, Apr 30, 12:00 PM Prev: Sub1 Apr 29 03:00 PM Next: Main Child Lock A/B/C A/B/C Enable to lock mower’s keypad from unintended commands Child Lock Lock the keypad to prevent accidental operation Anti - Theft PIN Code protection Time and Date...
- Page 63 Sound Turn Sounds on/off Signal Type Change it to avoid interference with other robotic mowers around Lawn Options For a full description of all menu items, please refer to our online Help Center. Additionally use the touch screen to navigate through menus by using the navigation keypad buttons and make a selection by pressing the green Go button.
- Page 64 Near Wire Follow Prevents wheel tracks along the same path by driving along the perimeter wire with a dynamic offset (not centred On wire) Separated Zone Allows you to operate the mower in separated zones Edge Enable or disable edge mowing on automatic operations Intensive Mowing Temporarily increases the mowing intensity to maximum for 7 days...
- Page 65 Automatic operation Learn how to configure automatic operation and manually bypass/override it when needed • The Zone Size setting is used by the mower to automatically determine the required mowing time for your lawn, and to recommend a weekly schedule for best results. •...
- Page 66 • You can split the daily working window into two separate windows if you’d like the mower to stay off the lawn for a time in between. 05:00 14:30 14:30 24:00 05:00 14:30 9.5H 9.5H 9.5H Keep 2 hours gap between the working windows 14:30 24:00 9.5H...
- Page 67 Mowing Hours • Though your Robomow determines a smart schedule based on the size you set for your lawn, you may find the need to adjust from this at times. • The mowing time required to maintain your lawn can very on factors such as: grass type, weather / time of year, sunlight exposure, soil drainage, fertilizing, etc...
- Page 68 Note: • For best results - It is recommended to not set more than 2 days in a row without mowing. • After the necessary mowing is completed for a given day, the mower will stay in its Base Station until the next working day. •...
- Page 69 Turning automatic operation on/off • The automatic operation comes disabled by default. • During the one-time setup, the mower will guide you to set your lawn size. When done you will be able to review the offered automatic plan, change it and enable it. •...
- Page 70 Manual operation Manual Operation is used when you want to start a mowing operation, regardless of the mowing schedule. Manual Operation with or without edging To initiate Manual Operation: Choose between the two operation modes Tue, Apr 30, 12:00 PM Edge+Mow or Mow Prev: Sub1 Apr 29...
- Page 71 Features - how to Adjusting the mowing height • Lift the interface door at the top of the mower. • Set the mowing height by rotating the knob left or right. The cutting height is displayed on the LCD. • The mowing height’s range is 15-100 mm (0.8-4 in)
- Page 72 Child Lock This feature is turned Off by default. To turn this feature on: Tap the settings icon, then tap the mower icon. Navigate to “Child Lock” and toggle On to enable. After a delay of 10 min without touching the screen of keypads, the mower will become locked.
- Page 73 Anti-Theft / Lockout The Anti-Theft prevents anyone from using or driving your mower unless they have a valid code to enter. By default, this feature is turned Off. To turn it On for the first time: Anti - Theft Enter Code - - - - Reenter Code - - - -...
- Page 74 Islands If you have big islands (like ponds or large flower beds) in this zone you can set the ‘Island’ switch on to help the mower find its base more efficiently. Islands No Islands I have big islands (like ponds or large flower beds) in this zone Size This is where you set your lawn size.
- Page 75 Near wire follow Use this feature to reduce wheel tracks along the perimeter when the mower travels back home to the Base Station. It works by allowing the mower to travel at various distances from the wire on each trip instead of always being centered directly over the wire.
- Page 76 Intensive mode If at any time during the season, the mower has gotten far behind on coverage (possibly due to being switched off for an extended time, or because of a burst of very fast grass growth, etc...) you can re-enable Intensive Mowing to allow for the mower to catch back up.
- Page 77 Periodic maintenance WARNING Severe injury and damage hazard! Always remove the disabling device and power the mower 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.
- Page 78 Winter storage The mower • Turn Schedule Off and charge the mower fully in its base for 24 hours • Remove the disabling device and power the mower off • Clean the mower and store it in dry indoor conditions at ambient temperatures above 0˚C.
- Page 79 Troubleshooting Corrective Action Message Probable Cause / Event Displayed Cross Outside The Perimeter Wire is too Move the wire towards the inner side of close to the edge. the lawn. The lawn slope near the edge Do not include areas with very steep is too steep and causes the slopes.
- Page 80 Frequently asked questions Mower does not dock properly and sometimes misses Base Station’s contacts The entrance to the Base Station is not flat. Fill some ground to flatten the lawn around the Base Station to allow smooth entrance. Make sure the Perimeter Wire is straight before and after the Base Station.
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