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SIRIUS 700
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MANUALE USO E MANUTENZIONE
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OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTION BOOK

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  • Page 1 SIRIUS 700 MANUALE USO E MANUTENZIONE OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTION BOOK...
  • Page 3 Italiano ISTRUZIONI ORIGINALI English TRANSLATION OF ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 5 Function keys and menu items Item Name Item Name HOME key START/PAUSE key LCD display Multifunction key right STOP key Multifunction key left Up arrow key ON/OFF key Down arrow key Menu key Refer to the specifi ed pages for information about calling up the various menu items and for the descriptions of them. Chapter/page „Start-up“...
  • Page 6: Scope Of Supply

    Scope of supply Unpacking the machine Carefully unpack the robot lawnmower and its components and check everything for damage in transport. If there is any transport damage, immediately notify your dealer. If the robot lawnmower was sent by a parcel service, retain the original packaging and accompanying documents. Scope of supply Item Name...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Scope of supply ................................44 Unpacking the machine ..................................44 Scope of supply ......................................44 About this product ................................. 48 Designated use ......................................48 Prohibited use......................................48 Safety notes ................................... 48 Explanation of symbols ................................... 48 General safety notes ....................................49 Safety notes for operation ..................................
  • Page 8 Start-up ..................................58 Preparations ....................................... 58 Switching on/status display ................................... 58 Language selection ....................................58 Enter PIN code ......................................59 Changing the PIN code.................................... 59 Setting/changing the date ..................................59 Setting/changing the time ..................................60 Calibration ........................................60 Starting the robot lawnmower ................................61 Mowing ..................................
  • Page 9 11 Information menu ................................69 11.1 Hardware information ..................................... 69 11.2 Software information....................................70 12 Program information ..............................70 13 Transport ..................................70 14 Maintenance .................................. 71 14.1 Check the rollers can move freely ................................. 71 14.2 Checking/cleaning contacts .................................. 71 14.3 Checking/cleaning the base station ..............................
  • Page 10: About This Product

    About this product Important A dangerous situation that could lead Comply with the safety and warning instructions in these instructions for use, and on the robot lawnmower. to damage to the machine. These instructions for use are a permanent component Note! of the described product, and should remain with the Explanatory description that is useful for understanding the...
  • Page 11: General Safety Notes

    Safety devices Safety notes for operation Safety devices are not allowed to be bypassed, manipulated Warning! or removed. Failure to comply can endanger your own health and that of other people. Switching on inadvertently or unauthorised use can lead to extremely serious injuries. The robot lawnmower is protected by a PIN code in order The robot lawnmower must be switched off to prevent it from being switched back on inadvertently or...
  • Page 12: Product Information

    Product information Control panel Carry handle Product description Charging contacts Bumper Housing Cover plate (fl ap for height adjustment) Height adjustment interior STOP key Front wheels Blade plate Drive wheels with high-grip tread 12/13 Cutter/clearer blades Description of function The robot lawnmower is a fully automatic, battery- operated lawnmower which moves freely within a defi ned mowing area.
  • Page 13: Control Panel

    Control panel Sensors in the robot lawnmower Bump sensors and obstacle detection HOME key START/PAUSE key LCD display Multifunction key right The robot lawnmower is equipped with sensors that STOP key Multifunction key left ensure it changes its direction of travel if it encounters obstacles.
  • Page 14: Base Station

    Travel direction anti-tipping sensor Base station > 35 % 100 cm The robot lawnmower is switched off by the tilt sensor if it encounters an upward or downward slope of more than 35%. Sideways anti-tipping sensor The base station (2) is connected to the electrical power supply (transformer) using the low-voltage cable (1).
  • Page 15: Assembly/Installation

    Assembly/installation Assembling the base station Insert the base plate (3) with its front edge in the direction of arrow 1 into the plate of the base station (2), and fold upwards in the direction of arrow 2. Secure the base station to the ground with the pegs (1). Setting up the base station min.
  • Page 16: Laying The Boundary Cable

    Laying the boundary cable Spare loops of cable ca. 1 - 2 m Important! Danger of damage to the boundary cable and impairment of function of the robot lawnmower! To ensure reliable function, the boundary cable must be laid as described in the following steps: Check the area to be mown.
  • Page 17: Laying Options

    Laying options min. 15 cm min. 15 cm min. 30 cm When laying the boundary cable in walkways, it is necessary to maintain the minimum distances from obstacles and the minimum passage width, otherwise the robot lawnmower will not be able to operate correctly. STOP If there is a crossover in the boundary cable layout this will cause operating faults because the system will be unable to distinguish between the internal and external sides of the boundary.
  • Page 18: Laying The Cable Around Obstacles

    Laying the cable around obstacles Connecting the boundary cable to the base station When laying the cable around obstacles, maintain the distances shown in the illustration. min. 30 cm min. 30 cm Remove the insulation from the boundary cable (2) after When the distance is at least 30 cm, the robot lawnmower laying the cable and connect to the spring terminals (1).
  • Page 19: Opening The Cover On The Rear Of The Base Station

    Opening the cover on the rear of the Checking the connection base station Note! The cover only has to be opened for the purpose of checking the LED displays. Important! Damage to the cables. The LEDs must light up when the cables are connected.
  • Page 20: Start-Up

    Start-up Switching on/status display Switch on the robot lawnmower by pressing the [ON/OFF Preparations key]. The LCD display then shows the illustrated information: Note! Before starting to operate the robot lawnmower, place it in its starting position in the defi ned mowing area. Please comply with the information on transporting the robot lawnmower on 70.
  • Page 21: Enter Pin Code

    Enter PIN code Changing the PIN code 1. Enter a new PIN and repeat. Note! 2. Confi rm the last entry with [multifunction key] (3) The factory-set PIN code only needs to be entered during the After this, the LCD display shows the [Date dialog box]. initial start-up.
  • Page 22: Setting/Changing The Time

    Setting/changing the time Calibration procedure starts 1. Use the corresponding [arrow keys] (1) or (2) to select the corresponding digits and confi rm each one with the [multifunction key] (3). Following this, the LCD display shows the [Uncalibrated] status box. Calibration Note! For calibration, set up the robot lawnmower accordingly, see...
  • Page 23: Starting The Robot Lawnmower

    Display after the calibration movement Starting the robot lawnmower After calibration has been completed, the robot Switch on the robot lawnmower by pressing the [ON/OFF lawnmower can be used for mowing with the factory-set key]. mowing times without further programming. The mowing program is active, the battery is charged.
  • Page 24: Mowing

    Mowing Note! The cutting height varies in the range from Mowing tips 3 - 6 cm lawn height. Note! The cutting height can be adjusted in five steps of 6 mm each. To allow the performance of the robot lawnmower to be exploited to the full, we recommend having the 1.
  • Page 25: Exhaustively Discharged Battery

    Exhaustively discharged battery If the battery charge level has dropped below the threshold set by the manufacturer as a result of ageing or excessively long storage, this means it cannot be recharged any longer. Have the battery and the monitoring electronic control unit checked by an Authorised Service Centre, and renew it if necessary.
  • Page 26: Programming

    Programming Selecting the menu Starting the robot lawnmower Note! In order to access the program menus of the robot lawnmower, it is necessary to perform this start procedure in all cases. If necessary, switch on the robot lawnmower by pressing the [ON/OFF key] (1), then enter the PIN code.
  • Page 27: Overview

    Overview The main menu of the robot lawnmower is divided up into the following submenus: Program menu. Setting menu. Information menu. Note! Start the robot lawnmower as described. Use the [up arrow key] or the [down arrow key] to select the required main menu. The star symbol to the left of the menu displays shows which selection is active.
  • Page 28: Program Menu

    Program menu Mowing time setting in batch mode Note! Description of function keys, see page 43. Make the settings in the week program. Look at the program info, e.g. mowing program. Selecting the program 1. Select the required menu item, [Every day], with the [arrow Before programming, it is necessary to perform the start keys] and confi rm with the [multifunction key right].
  • Page 29: Setting Menu

    Setting menu The time is displayed in 24-hour format. Set the time. 1. Select the required time with the [arrow keys] and confi rm with the [multifunction key right]. Set the date. Exit setup mode by pressing the [Menu key] twice. Set the language.
  • Page 30: Setting The Language

    10.4 Further setting possibilities 1. Press the [up arrow key] briefl y once. A [0] fl ashes at the fi rst place in the display, or press the [arrow key] (2) once briefl y. A [9] fl ashes at the fi rst place in the display. Note! 2.
  • Page 31: Changing The Display Contrast On The Lcd Display

    Information menu 10.6 Changing the display contrast on the LCD display 1 In the Settings sub-menu, select [Display contrast]. Hardware information comprising, e.g.: 2 Select [Display contrast] with the [arrow keys] and confi rm Product name. with the [multifunction key right]. Year of manufacture.
  • Page 32: Software Information

    Transport Hardware The unit’s identifi cation data will be displayed: name, production date, operating hours, serial number, cutting cycles, charging cycles, charging hours and perimeter of the boundary cable. 11.2 Software information When transporting within the mowing area: 1 Stop the robot lawnmower using [STOP key] (2). 2 Switch off robot lawnmower at [ON/OFF key] (1).
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Maintenance 14.1 Check the rollers can move freely Warning! Injuries due to the cutting blades! Always switch off the robot lawnmower at the [ON/OFF key] before starting maintenance and repair work. Always wear work ing gloves when carr ying out maintenance and care jobs on the blade system.
  • Page 34: Checking/Cleaning The Base Station

    Repair 14.3 Checking/cleaning the base station Warning! Injuries due to the cutting blades! Switch off the robot lawnmower at the [ON/OFF key] before starting maintenance and repair work. Always wear work ing gloves when carr ying out maintenance and care jobs on the blade system.
  • Page 35: Technical Data

    Renewing the transformer fuse Warning! Danger of fi re due to fi tting an incorrect fuse or jumpering the fuse. Always use a fuse with the same amp rating. Never jumper the fuse. 1 Disconnect the transformer mains plug. 2 Using a fl at-blade screwdriver, carefully press in bayonet lock (1) at the same time as opening anticlockwise.
  • Page 36: Help In Case Of Malfunctions

    Help in case of malfunctions 17.1 Examples of fault messages Note! The batter y and mowing motor in the robot lawnmower are monitored by an electronic control unit, which displays malfunctions and the status on the LCD display of the robot lawnmower. Time Fault code Fault message...
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    17.2 Troubleshooting If your robot lawnmower does not function correctly, follow the recommendations below. If the fault is not listed here or you cannot identify it, contact an Authorised Service Centre for help with troubleshooting. Fault messages Possible cause Measure Low battery voltage Boundary cable defective, robot lawnmower Check the boundary cable for interruptions,...
  • Page 38 Error message Error message Possible cause Solution CN001: Tilt sensor • Maximum gradient exceeded Exclude the excessively steep slope from the cutting • Excessively steep slope area Robot has been picked up Place the robot on a level surface and reset the error. CN002: Lift sensor The housing has been displaced in an Remove the foreign object.
  • Page 39 Error message Possible cause Solution CN099: Recov escape Error cannot be cleared automatically Clear the error manually The robot has moved outside the Return the robot lawnmower to the base station. operating area CN104: Battery over Battery overheating – battery Electronic controller performs emergency shut-down heating temperature has exceeded 60°;...
  • Page 40: Interactive Help

    For interactive programming help, it is possible to scan in a QR code, e.g. using a smartphone. Customers who cannot use the QR code can access the support address at http://www.efco.it. To do this, it is necessary to have an app that can be downloaded from the smartphone's manufacturer. This...
  • Page 41: Disposal

    The robot lawnmower, its batteries and 1. Category: robot lawnmower electronic components must not be disposed 2. Brand Efco, Type Sirius 700 of in the domestic waste at the end of their 3. Serial ID 652 XXX 0001 ÷ 652 XXX 9999 life.
  • Page 42 ATTENZIONE! – Questo manuale deve accompagnare la macchina durante tutta la sua vita. WARNING! – This owner’s manual must stay with the machine for all its life. It’s an EMAK S.p.A. trademark 42011 Bagnolo in Piano (RE) Italy Tel. +39 0522 956611 • Fax +39 0522 951555 service@emak.it • www.efco.it...

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