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USER GUIDE
Original user instructions
Robotic Mower
RKS 800, RKS 1500

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Original user instructions Robotic Mower RKS 800, RKS 1500...

  • Page 2: Safety First

    Safety First IMPORTANT! READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCES Safe Operating Practices Symbol Definitions Safety Features Annex A - Battery removal instructions This product is an autonomous robotic mower, powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and includes a Charging station.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    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 to the (red) STOP control.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information WARNING It is your responsibility to: • Restrict the use of this mower to persons who have read, understood and can follow the warnings and instructions in this guide and on the mower • Inform your neighbours that you have a robotic mower in operation and that they may be injured if they access your lawn during operation DANGER Always connect the Power supply to the weather-protected Power...

  • Page 5: Safe Operating Practices

    Safe Operating Practices A. General Information 1. Read, understand and follow all instructions on the mower and in the manual(s) before attempting to install and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference. 2. Familiarise yourself with all controls and their proper operation. 3.

  • Page 6: 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 precision piece of power equipment. Exercise care when operating it and follow all safety instructions and warnings.
  • Page 7 17. Keep all Power supply cords away from underneath the mower to prevent damage. A damaged Power supply cord can lead to electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket if the cord is damaged or entangled. DO NOT TOUCH A DAMAGED CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY.

  • Page 8: Remote Operation

    F. Remote Operation 1. Always operate the mower according to the app instructions while standing away from the mower. 2. 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. 3.

  • Page 9: Slope Operation

    H. Slope Operation 1. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel that the mower cannot maintain traction on a slope, the slope is too steep to mow. Wet and dry, hard ground with little to no grass will decrease traction and may cause the mower to slip and slide on the slope.
  • Page 10 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”) high, which will help to prevent the mower from exiting the mowing zone.

  • Page 11: Symbol Definitions

    Symbol 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.

  • Page 12: Safety Features

    Safety Features WARNING Your mower is equipped with numerous built-in safety features. However, the mower remains a hazardous device with sharp blades, which can cause serious injury to anyone who comes into contact with it. It is recommended to keep a safe distance from the mower at all times.

  • Page 13: Anti-Theft Protection

    B. Anti-Theft Protection (code-protected disable function) The anti-theft function will prevent anyone from using or driving the mower unless they have a valid code to enter. You will be prompted to enter a four digit code of your choice to use as your personal security code (for RKS models, this is available using the mobile app only).
  • Page 14 Annex A - Battery removal instructions 1. Remove the disabling key. 2. Turn off mower by pressing and holding the Home button for 3 seconds. 3. Place the mower upside down on a soft surface. 4. Insert provided battery door key into key hole. 5.
  • 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 Charging station on predetermined days and times, mow your lawn and return to its Charging station for charging.
  • Page 16 Good-looking healthy 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

    What’s in the Box The Product Charging Station Charging Your new Robotic Mower This is where the mower Station Stakes recharges itself For affixing the Charging station to the ground Perimeter Wire* Power Supply Extension Cable* Marks the working area for The Power supply for 8 m (26 ft) or 15 m (50 the mower...
  • Page 18 Stanley Black & Decker Outdoor GmbH • Wiesenstraße 9 • 66129 Saarbrücken • Germany Original user instructions Original user instructions Original User Instructions Robotic Mower RKS 800, RKS 1500 Replacement Blades Safety Guide Plastic Battery Additional Information Door Key Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 19 Soft obstacles How to protect soft obstacles Hard obstacles When should they be excluded Slopes What slopes can the mower handle Narrow pass How to wire a sub-zone Separated zone How to wire a separated zone Finish Complete the installation www.robomow.com/goto/rks_installation_video...
  • Page 20 Know Your Lawn Understanding your lawn will save you unnecessary mistakes and make the installation process easier and more straight-forward. Throughout this manual, skip sections which are not applicable to your lawn type. So, what does your lawn look like? Type A Main Zone Only Your lawn area is one continuous zone and...
  • Page 21 Type C Main Zone + Sub-zone Your lawn consists of more than one zone. These zones are connected by a narrow Main Zone passage 1-2 m (3-6 ft). The mower can drive between these zones to mow the entire area. Sub-zone Type D Main Zone + Sub-zone +...
  • Page 22 Charging station Location Choose locations for the Charging station and Power supply unit The Charging 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 Charging station.
  • Page 23 Consideration C A minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft) of straight wire in front of the Charging station and a min. of .5 m (1.6 ft) behind the Charging station to allow smooth docking. Min 0.5 m Min 1.5 m Consideration D In a shady spot.
  • Page 24 Consideration E Make sure the ground is even and flat, and that there is no slope. How to install the Charging station? ORIENTATION Place the Charging station according to the image below.
  • Page 25 DISTANCE FROM EDGE Use the ruler to install the wire 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 CHARGING STATION After choosing the proper location, secure the Charging station to the ground using the provided stakes. Be careful not to damage irrigation pipes when hammering down the stakes.

  • Page 27: Plan Ahead

    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 or large hard elements...
  • 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]. Less than 20% (11°) More than 20% (11°) Less than...
  • 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. 30 cm (1 ft) of wire and peg the beginning of the wire to the ground where you intend to install your Charging station. 30 cm Start unwinding the wire counter-clockwise around the lawn, starting at the Charging 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 2-3 m (7-10 ft) 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 1.2 m (4 ft) Alternatively, place a physical barrier close to the water. 15 cm (0.5 ft) • 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 1.2 m (4 ft), make islands;...
  • Page 36 Hard Obstacles Protect Hard Obstacles Exclude from the lawn any hard objects that are lower than 15 cm. Hard objects higher than 15 cm can be left unprotected inside the lawn. Min 15 cm...
  • Page 37 Slopes Slopes Your mower can handle any slope up to 35% inside the lawn. Exclude any slope greater than 20% on the edge of your lawn to prevent the mower from slipping outside your lawn (especially in wet conditions). <20% (11°) Max 35% (20°) >20% (11°) Max 35% (20°)
  • Page 38 Narrow Pass Recall Your Lawn Type Main Zone Main Zone Main Zone Main Zone Separ. Separated Zone Sub-zone Sub-zone Zone Type A Type B Type D Type C Main Zone only Main Zone + Main Zone + Main Zone Separated Zone Sub-zone + + Sub-zone Separated Zone...
  • Page 39 A Narrow Pass connects the Main Zone with a Sub-zone. For passages greater than 2 m (6.5 ft), the mower will be able to drive through. > 2 m Min 1.5 m...
  • Page 40 When a narrow pass is between 1-2 m (3-6 ft), the wires should be installed in the middle of the path with RoboRuler distance 1 between them to allow the mower to be able to 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 of the narrow pass.
  • Page 41 Separated Zone How to Wire a Separated Zone Type B / 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 peg Charging station The mower is unable to follow the Perimeter wire to Separated zones. It must be manually transported to and from the Separated zone.
  • Page 42 Splicing the Perimeter Wire (as needed) TIPS • 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. The button should be fully pressed, without damaging the connector.

  • Page 43: Complete The Installation

    Complete the installation Complete Wire Setup Once the Perimeter wire has been laid completely and you are back to the Charging station, install the last peg approx. 5 cm (2 in) in front of the Charging station. It is very important that the wire is in-line with the centre of the Charging station.
  • Page 44 Open the back door of the Charging station. Slide or install the wire through the designated tunnel and pass it through the opening under the charging connectors until it goes out the back of the Charging station.
  • Page 45 Install the connector to the tip of the wire as described in the drawings. Cut the wire end, close to the connector.
  • Page 46 Peg the wire to the ground. Twist and wrap the wires so they could fit nicely in the Charging station compartment. Connect the wire end marked with ‘A’ to the connector marked with 'A' on the back of the Charging station. Connect the other end to the other connector. Tuck the wire in and close the door.

  • Page 47: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Now you should see the LED indication on the Charging station blinking green (if the mower is outside the Charging station), or steady green (if the mower is inside the Charging station). More detailed information on the LED indicators is located on page 59. Steady Green Mower in Charging station...

  • Page 48: One Time Setup

    One Time Setup Install the mobile app, register the mower, and follow the instructions. Connect the mower to Wi-Fi for the ability to control, set, and operate from anywhere (requires complete internet coverage throughout your mowing area). Set Language, Time and Date 3 sec Test wire position Ensures the robot can follow...
  • Page 49 Main zone size Set your Main zone size. Separated zone If you have a Separated zone in your lawn, you need to set the Separated zone switch to ‘ON’. This will allow you to select “Separated Zone” from the mower’s home screen to initiate mowing after manually placing the mower in your Separated zone.
  • Page 50 Schedule plan The Mower calculates the suggested automatic mowing plan according to your lawn size. To start the automatic plan you need to approve it, or you can choose to change it from this screen or come back to it later for adjustment. You can find the automatic scheduling plan settings under the settings screen from the main screen.
  • Page 51 Wi-Fi The mower is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing you to control, set and operate it from anywhere (requires complete internet coverage throughout your mowing area). You can connect the mower to your Wi-Fi during the initial setup. Alternatively, you can connect later through the app menu. While your mower is connected to Wi-Fi and within range, most of the app features will be available.
  • Page 52 Annex B - Test wire position 1. While your mower is driving on the wire please observe for the following possible situations: a. Wire too close to obstacles If the mower encounters an obstacle while following the wire, it will maneuver around it.
  • Page 53 Secure wire Now it’s time to add some pegs along the wire. Use the remaining pegs along the Perimeter wire, between 0.5 m to 1 m (1.5 ft to 3.3 ft) apart. ~ 2 m ~ 50 cm...
  • Page 54 A free complementary mobile app will allow you to experience your mower in a whole different way! You can download the Robomow 3.0 app* from Google Play Store (Android) or from Apple AppStore (iOS). After downloading, you can register your mower and enjoy much more.
  • Page 55 Well Done! Now relax, and let your mower do the work.
  • Page 56 Knowing your mower Automatic operation Manual operation Features - how to Periodic maintenance Troubleshooting FAQs...

  • Page 57: External Parts

    Knowing your mower In order to fully enjoy your mower, learn about its different parts and messages. Understanding how it works and behaves will lead to its smooth and easy operation. External Parts STOP control / Mowing height carrying handle adjustment knob Touch User interface...
  • Page 58 Blade disk Front wheel Guard wires Mow motor Drive motor Drive wheel Battery door...

  • Page 59: User Interface

    User Interface Power Alert Go home/ on/off Lock Wi-Fi...
  • Page 60 Charging station LED indication Steady Green Mower in Charging station Steady Red Blinking Green Mower out of Charging station Blinking Red Orange 4 sec 4 sec Indication Meaning Perimeter wire signal is OK; the Steady green mower is inside the Charging station Perimeter wire signal is OK;...
  • Page 61 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 62 • 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. • It’s important to not overly limit your mower’s working time. Keeping the schedule open will allow your mower to better adapt to changing conditions and reach the needed working hours for the week.
  • Page 63 Mowing Hours • Though your mower determines a smart schedule based on the size you set for your lawn, you may find the need to adjust this at times. • The mowing time required to maintain your lawn can vary on factors such as: grass type, weather / time of year, sunlight exposure, soil drainage, fertilizing, etc...
  • Page 64 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 Charging station until the next working day. •...
  • Page 65 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 66: Manual Operation

    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: Select zone Select the zone you want the mower to mow by tapping the Select zone icon.

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Mowing Height

    Features - how to Adjusting the mowing height • Set the mowing height by rotating the knob left or right. • The mowing height’s range is 20-70 mm (0.8-2.8 in). • Always set mowing height at maximum to start and reduce during future mowing to avoid cutting the lawn too short.
  • Page 68 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. Islands If you have big islands (like ponds or large flower beds) in this zone you can set the ‘Island’...
  • Page 69 Size This is where you set your lawn size. Lawn size is important, as it is being used by your mower to calculate the amount of mowing hours needed. Sub-zones Use this section to add or modify Sub-zones. Just follow the screen instructions to choose the zone size, define the zone entry point, and set other parameters unique to each zone.

  • Page 70: Signal Type

    Separated zone If you have a separated zone in your lawn, you need to set the separated zone switch to ‘ON’. This will allow you to select Separated Zone from the mower’s home screen to initiate mowing after manually placing the mower in your separated zone.

  • Page 71: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Reset settings This action will reset all mower and lawn settings including the automatic schedule plan.
  • Page 72 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 73: Winter Storage

    Winter service is offered through authorised service providers in selected countries, or via 3rd party partners. Check Robomow website or contact us for more information. • Winter service includes operations like cleaning the mower’s parts...

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Probable Cause / Message Displayed Corrective Action Event Cross Outside The Perimeter wire is too Move the wire towards the inner close to the edge. side of the lawn. The lawn slope near the edge Do not include areas with is too steep and causes the very steep slopes near the mower to slip outside.

  • Page 75: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions Mower does not dock properly and sometimes misses Charging station’s contacts The entrance to the Charging station is not flat. Fill some ground to flatten the lawn around the Charging station to allow smooth entrance. Make sure the Perimeter wire is straight before and after the Charging station.
  • Page 76 Stanley Black & Decker Outdoor GmbH | Wiesenstraße 9 D-66129 Saarbrücken | Germany 769-26899-00_en...

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