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USER GUIDE
Original
Robotic Mower
robomow.com
RT300, RT700

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Original Robotic Mower robomow.com RT300, RT700...
  • Page 2 Safety first ....Installation ....Quick reference ....

  • Page 3: Safety First

    Safety First IMPORTANT! READ THIS SAFETY GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Safe Operation Practices Symbols Definitions Safety Features This product is an autonomous robotic mower, powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery and includes a Base Station. The mower will independently depart from the Base Station, mow the lawn and return to the base for charging.
  • Page 4 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 side where the carrying handle is located.
  • Page 5 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 6: Safe Operation Practices

    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.

  • Page 7: Operation

    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. 1. Your robotic mower is a dangerous power tool. Exercise care when operating it and follow all safety instructions and warnings.
  • Page 8 15. Set the weekly program so the mower is in operation when there are no people likely to be on the grass. 16. 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. 17.

  • Page 9: Remote Operation

    F. Remote Operation 1. 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. 3. 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 10: Slope Operation

    H. Slope Operation 1. 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 11: Winter Storage

    10. For areas close to a children’s play area, bodies of water, drop offs or public 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.

  • Page 12: Symbols Definitions

    Symbols Definitions 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. Keep this manual in a safe location for future and regular reference.

  • Page 13: Safety Features

    Safety Features WARNING Your mower is equipped with numerous built-in safety features. However, the mower is a hazardous device with sharp blades, 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 14: Lift Sensor

    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 15 Let’s get started. Can’t wait to mow your lawn.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation Congratulations on purchasing your new mower! Your new mower will move randomly within its working area, as defined by the Perimeter Wire. This kind of random movement provides the perfect cut and ensures complete coverage of your lawn. At the end of each mowing ride, your mower will follow the Perimeter Wire and automatically return to the Base Station for charging.
  • Page 17 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. Get started Choose Base Station location Lay the wire Your mower is ready Wire your lawn Power up Set base...
  • Page 18 This is what you find in the The product Base Station Your new Robotic Mower This is where the mower recharges Base Station Head Power Supply + 10m Extension Cable With 10 m / 33 ft extension cable Generates Perimeter Wire signal Wire Pegs* Perimeter Wire with a plot connector* For securing the wire to the ground...
  • Page 19 Base Station Stakes (x4) Wire Connectors For splicing the Perimeter Wire in For affixing the Base Station to case of a cut the ground Getting Started Guide Safety Instructions Plot Connectors For connecting the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station RoboRuler RoboTool For blades replacement and...

  • Page 20: Get Started

    Get started Choosing the Base Station location The Base Station is where your mower recharges, and where the Perimeter Wire starts and ends. Follow these simple guidelines to find a proper location for your Base Station Base Station Rule #1: Max 10 m / 33 ft Up to 10 meters / 33 feet away from a power outlet...
  • Page 21 Rule #4: A minimum of 1 meter / 3.3 feet from a sprinkler head to avoid hitting the mower directly and damaging its internal components Min 1m / 33ft Watch the proper direction of the Base Station relative to the lawn’s edge The Base Station will be installed at a later stage, after the Perimeter Wire is in place.
  • Page 22 Lay the wire Lay the Perimeter Wire (“virtual boundary”), which defines the working area for the mower. • Have mower’s package nearby. • Before you start wiring, mow the lawn using a conventional lawn mower to 3-4 cm height. • If the soil is dry and hard, water the mowing area in order to make it easier to drive the wire pegs.
  • Page 23 If the edge is relatively flat, lay the wire at RoboRuler distance 2 from it. If the edge is a drop or if the ground is sandy/soft, use distance 3 of the RoboRuler. When the edge is a wall or a bush, use distance 4 of the RoboRuler.
  • Page 24 B. Make a good start • Pull out the wire end marked “A” from the Perimeter Wire spool • Leave a tail of approx. 30 cm / 12” • Once a tail is made, secure it to the ground where you intend to install your Base Station.
  • Page 25 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 10% - that is, 10 cm rise per 1 m [4 in rise per 3 ft].
  • Page 26 Slopes within the lawn Your mower can mow areas within the lawn with a slope of up to 30% [30 cm rise per 1 m/1 ft rise per 3 ft]. Max 30% (17° ) 30cm...
  • Page 27 C. Keep laying the wire Start unwinding the wire counter clockwise around the lawn starting at the Base Station’s location. Lay the Perimeter Wire loosely along the perimeter as you walk along the lawn’s edge. • The Perimeter Wire is secured to the ground by the pegs supplied with the product.
  • Page 28 D. Protect obstacles Hard obstacles Obstacles that are vertical, rigid and higher than 15 cm (6 in), such as trees or telephone poles, do not need to be protected by the Perimeter Wire. The mower will bump into them and turn away. Lower than 15 cm Objects lower than 15 cm must be...
  • Page 29 Soft obstacles Objects such as flower beds, ponds, or small trees must be protected by setting Perimeter Islands. Min 1.2m...
  • Page 30 Min 1m Tree roots, which stick out more than 2 cm above the ground, should be protected by a perimeter island. Set the Perimeter Wire CLOCKWISE around the obstacle, otherwise the mower will drive into the Perimeter Island or won’t be able to mow the area around it properly.
  • Page 31 E. What if you have secondary areas? If your lawn has additional areas as shown below, see Appendix B. F. Complete wire setup • Arrive back to the base location until the two wire ends meet each other • Put the last peg very close to the first one...
  • Page 32 Make both wires end the same length. Use a cutter to cut off the remaining wire. Do not leave or create wire wraps 30cm...
  • Page 33 • Put one of the provided plot connectors on the second wire end • Use pliers to press the connector and a cutter to cut off the remaining wire...
  • Page 34 Set base • Place the Base Station in its planned location • Properly align the center of the Base Station with the Perimeter Wire • Fix the base to the ground with the 4 supplied metal stakes Be careful not to damage irrigation pipes when hammering down the stakes.
  • Page 35 Power 1. Thread the wires through the base station head adapter 2. Connect the wire tail marked A to the A terminal and the other tail to the B terminal of the Base Station head. 3. Connect the power supply connector to the Base Station head as well.
  • Page 36 4. Place the head on the Base Station head adapter and align it with the markings as shown in the picture below. Markings for placing the Base Station Head...
  • Page 37 5. Slide the head all the way through. Pay attention to the sliders and a dedicated slot for threading the wires. Slide If for some reason you need to remove the base station head, you can do so by lifting the lever (A) with a flat screwdriver and pushing it towards the inside of the base.
  • Page 38 7. Plug in the power supply into a socket. Take the power cord out of the mowing area (to prevent the mower from damaging it) and secure the cord firmly to the ground (so that it does not become a tripping hazard).
  • Page 39 • Place your mower in the center of your lawn • Press Mow for 2 seconds to switch it on • Now press the STOP / once to send the mower to the Base Station. 2 sec • The mower will start driving towards the edge of the lawn to locate the Perimeter Wire.
  • Page 40 Well Done! Now relax, and let your mower do the work.

  • Page 41: Quick Reference

    Quick reference Knowing your mower Single-button operation Additional options with the mobile app Taking care of your mower Troubleshooting FAQs...
  • Page 42 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 smooth and easy operation. Front side Carrying handle Patented drive wheels Rear side Operating panel Mowing height adjustment knob Disabling device...

  • Page 43: Bottom View

    Bottom view Floating mowing deck Mowing blade Patented drive Mulch wheels cleaner Rear wheel...

  • Page 44: Operating Panel

    Operating panel Lock indication: Steady orange: child STOP / Home Orange protection is active button Blinking orange: theft Orange protection is active ON-OFF indication: Battery indication: Steady green: mower is Green switched on / mower is in Blinking green: mower is Green operation charging in the base...

  • Page 45: Base Station

    Base Station Base Station head Charging pins Rear slot and opening for head’s removal Base Station adapter Base Station Indication: Steady green: perimeter wire signal is OK; the mower Green is inside the base Blinking green: perimeter wire signal is OK; the Green mower is outside the base Blinking red fast: perimeter wire is damaged or...

  • Page 46: Single-Button Operation

    Single-button operation Before anything else WARNING Do not leave the mower to operate unattended if you know that there are pets, children or people in the vicinity. Never mow while people (especially children) or pets are nearby. • Set the mowing height to the desired level. We recommend setting the mowing height to the maximum during the first mowing operation or at the beginning of a season, and then gradually reducing it to the desired level.
  • Page 47 CAUTION Clean the lawn from stones, fallen branches or other foreign objects before using the mower. The limited warranty of your mower does not cover damages caused by objects left in the lawn. Powering up To power up your mower, press and hold the Mow button for 2 seconds until the ON/OFF indication is lit.
  • Page 48 Enabling child protection Child protection prevents accidental use of the mower by little children. When child protection is enabled, the mower will require a special combination to start a mowing operation or to go back to its base. To enable child protection, press and hold the Mow + STOP buttons together for 6 seconds.
  • Page 49 Starting a mowing operation Starting a mowing operation is super easy! If you wish to start a manual mowing operation, all you need to do is to press the Mow button once. If the regular mowing duration (depends on a particular model of your mower) is too long for your lawn, you can initiate half-time mowing operation by pressing the...

  • Page 50: Automatic Charging

    Stopping an operation To stop any current operation, press the STOP / button. Sending the mower to its base To send the mower to its base, simply press the STOP / button when the mower is inside the lawn. If child protection is enabled, see the “Starting mowing operation” section above to temporarily unlock it.
  • Page 51 How much mowing does your lawn need? The amount of mowing depends on a season and on the size of your lawn. We recommend the following amounts of weekly mowing times per lawn size in peak season. When registering your mower via the app, the default mowing plan will be presented according to the defined lawn size.
  • Page 52 A free complementary mobile app will allow you to experience your mower in a whole different way! You can download the Robomow app from Google Play Store (Android) or from Apple AppStore (iOS). after downloading, you can register your mower and enjoy much more...

  • Page 53: Periodic Maintenance

    Taking care of your mower Periodic maintenance WARNING Severe injury and damage hazard! Always switch the mower off before lifting it. The blade is very sharp. It can cause severe cuts or lacerations. Always wear heavy work gloves when working with or around the blade.
  • Page 54 Operating the Disabling Device • The Disabling Device prevents the operation of your mower when it is removed. The mower will keep charging while in base. Pull Lift • If the Disabling Device is pulled out, the current operation will be immediately halted, the Lock indication will blink three times and the ON/OFF LED will switch off.
  • Page 55 2. Power the mower off by pressing Mow button for 2 seconds. 3. Put on heavy-duty gloves, and place RoboTool over the blade so that it covers the whole blade. 4. Use the provided Allen tool (comes with a replacing blade) to unscrew the screws while holding the blade with the RoboTool.
  • Page 56 Winter storage The mower • Fully charge the mower in its base • Switch the mower off by pressing the Mow button for 2 seconds • Store the mower in dry indoor conditions at ambient temperatures above 0°C. Base Station •...

  • Page 57: Battery Replacement

    Battery replacement 1. Make sure the mower is not in the Base Station. 2. Power the mower off by pressing Mow button for 2 seconds. 3. Remove the Disabling Device. 4. Use only a battery that is specified by the manufacturer as a suitable replacement and ensure you are using the right type (Li-Ion) for your mower.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Simple troubleshooting steps In case of a fault, the On/Off indication on mower’s panel will light up in red. Press any button to check for an optional sound indication for the fault. The table below will guide you to the corresponding action to take. No.
  • Page 59 No. of ON-OFF Meaning Corrective action beeps indication • • • • Blinking red Check drive wheels / • Remove the Disabling Device drive motor overheat and Check the drive wheels and remove grass or other objects. None Blinking red No power supply / •...

  • Page 60: Special Indications

    Special indications Indication Meaning Periodic beeps + ON/OFF LED is red The mower has been lifted or tilted up. Error sound + Battery LED blinks red two Mowing attempt while the battery is low. times Need to recharge battery first. Error sound + Lock LED blinks two times Mowing attempt while child protection is enabled.

  • Page 61: Frequently Asked Questions

    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 laid according to the installation instructions on the supplied installation guide.
  • Page 62 Mower bumps in a rigid lawn’s border too frequently Move the Perimeter Wire to be at a distance of 47 cm /18.5” from any rigid border (like a fence) at the lawn’s edge. The mower is very noisy The blade may be damaged or unbalanced. Check if the lawn is free from branches, stones or other objects that can damage the blade.

  • Page 63: Appendix A Additional Installation Options

    Appendix A Additional installation options 1. Internal corner installation. Refer to our online Help Center from the mobile app for additional information. 2. External corner installation. Refer to our online Help Center for additional information.

  • Page 64: Appendix B Secondary Areas

    Appendix B Secondary areas Connected secondary areas If your lawn has additional areas connected with a passage and the mower is able to drive through it, then you should bear in mind the following rules: • The minimal distance between the wires in such passage should be 15 cm / 6”...

  • Page 65: Appendix C Operating Basics

    Appendix C Operating basics What to do How to do it Switch ON/OFF Hold for 2 seconds Start regular mowing Press once operation (up to 2 hours) Start short mowing Press twice operation (60 min) Send the mower to Press when idle the Base Station Common indications:...
  • Page 66 T-EN...
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