Powersmart PDL08A Instruction Manual

Powersmart PDL08A Instruction Manual

20v robotic lawn mower

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
20V Robotic Lawn Mower
Model # PDL08A
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 20V Robotic Lawn Mower Model # PDL08A Have product questions or need technical support? Please feel free to contact us! Website: www.powersmartusa.com Toll free: 1-800-791-9458 / 1-888-293-0024 Mon-Fri 9-5 EST Email: support@amerisuninc.com / support@powersmartusa.com Website...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS TECHNICAL DATA ..........................4 INTRODUCTION ............................. 5 SAFETY INFORMATION ........................5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ........................6 SPECIAL SAFETY RULES FOR ROBOTIC LAWN MOEWER ............9 SYMBOLS ...............................10 KNOWING YOUR ROBOTIC LAWN MOWER ..................11 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ......................12 Assembling And Positioning The Charging Station ................12 Install The Boundary Wire .......................12 Connecting The Boundary Wire To The Charging Station .............
  • Page 4: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Robotic Lawn Mower 20V Robot Lawn Mower Model # PDL08A Protection type: IPX4 Robot rated voltage: Battery: Li-ion battery 20V, 4.0Ah Charger rating: Input: 120V, 60Hz, 1.5A; Output: 22.5V DC, 2.5A Charging time for battery: 1.5 hour Mowing time per battery charge:...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank You for Purchasing a PowerSmart ® Product. This manual provides information regarding the safe operation and maintenance of this product. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual. PowerSmart reserves the right to change this product and ®...
  • Page 6: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your lawn mower works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
  • Page 7 ● Never modify the mower in any way. ● Use the machine only in daylight or with good artificial lighting. ● It is recommended to program the product for use during hours when the area is free from activity. ● The product must never be allowed to collide with persons or other living creatures.
  • Page 8 ● Keep the power cord away from the cutting tool when working The cutting blades can damage the power cord and lead to contact with live parts. ● Do not use the power cord to pull the plug from the outlet. Protect the power cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
  • Page 9: Special Safety Rules For Robotic Lawn Moewer

    SPECIAL SAFETY RULES FOR ROBOTIC LAWN MOEWER ● Ensure correct installation of the automatic perimeter guard system according to the instructions. Be aware that pets may dig or disrupt the perimeter wire, so check regularly. ● Ensure that the device is switched off before inserting the rechargeable battery. Inserting a battery into a power tool that is switched on can lead to accidents.
  • Page 10: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. Symbol Designation/Explanation Symbol Designation/Explanation Hazard symbol with To reduce the risk of injury, user information on the prevention must read and understand user’s...
  • Page 11: Knowing Your Robotic Lawn Mower

    KNOWING YOUR ROBOTIC LAWN MOWER Cover STOP button Charging station Rotary wheel Display Charging station bumper START button 200m Boundary wire Screws for charging station*4 HOUSE button Fixing nails*6 Blades Back button Hooks*350 Base plate Arrow button Power adapter Charging unit OK button Mains plug Cover...
  • Page 12: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Assembling And Positioning The Charging Station 1. Place the charging unit(22)with the two lugs first into the base plate (21) of the charging station. 2. Press the charging unit(22) down so that it is firmly seated in the base plate. 3.
  • Page 13 The lawn area must be bordered as a single enclosed area. ● Any parallel boundary wires (11) installed at a distance of at least 10 cm are identified as an ● obstacle by the lawn mower and are evaded, and a distance of 5 mm or less are not detected by the lawn mower and are passed over.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Boundary Wire To The Charging Station

    Rocks Remove small rocks(lower than 100mm)from the lawn area. These may damage the device and the blades. The lawn mower detects rocks (taller than 100mm) as normal obstacles. We recommend using the boundary wire to also border rocks. Slopes / gradients The lawn mower is able to traverse uphill slopes/gradients up to max.25°(47%).
  • Page 15: Connecting The Charging Station To The Power Adapter

    Connecting The Charging Station To The Power Adapter 1. Connect the power adapter (14) to the charging station (17) via the charging plug (16) and the charging socket (25). 2. Screw the bushing (24) around the joint to protect it from moisture. Fixing The Charging Station CAUTION: The location of the charging station should be flat and secure, without risk of...
  • Page 16: Operating Instructions Of The Lawn Mower

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OF THE LAWN MOWER CAUTION: Regularly check the lawn area for rocks, branches, wires and objects that may damage the device and the blades. Initial Start-Up 1. Press and hold the START button (3) for approx. 3 seconds until the display (10) lights up.
  • Page 17 ● It loses the boundary wire signal and does not find it again within 5 minutes. ● It crosses the boundary wire when mowing. ● It gets stuck between obstacles and needs more than 10 seconds to find a way out. ●...
  • Page 18 ● If the mower is outside the boundary wire (11) or on the charging station and you select “Spot mode”, this display shows “Place inside the boundary and retry”. Set the mower down inside the boundary wire (11) and next to the charging station and restart “Spot mode”. ●...
  • Page 19 3. Use the arrow buttons (6) to select “Settings”. Confirm the selection with the OK button (7). 4. Use the arrow buttons (6) to select “Rain mode”. Confirm the selection with the OK button (7). 5. To deactivate the rain sensor, select “Disable” and confirm the selection with the OK button (7). To activate the rain sensor, select “Enable”...
  • Page 20 Setting / Deleting a Schedule Setting a schedule 1. Open the cover (1). 2. Unlock the display (10) with the 4-digit-PIN. Press the OK button (7) to enter the main menu. 3. Use the arrow buttons (6) to select “Schedule”. Confirm the selection with the OK button (7). 4.
  • Page 21 Reading Out The Work And Error Log 1. If necessary, open the cover (1). 2. Unlock the display (10) with the 4-digit-PIN. Press the OK button (7) to enter the main menu. 3. Use the arrow buttons (6) to select “Settings”. Confirm the selection with the OK button (7). 4.
  • Page 22: Explanation Of The Messages On The Display

    EXPLANATION OF THE MESSAGES ON THE DISPLAY The lawn mower has the following setting options that you can make via the control panel if you want to change the factory settings. Button on the Name Number for Function(s) control panel PIN entry HOUSE Press in standby mode to make the robot...
  • Page 23 Explanation of the (status) messages on the display Text in control panel Explanation Standby Lawn mower is in standby mode, there are no error messages. Input PIN Prompt to enter the PIN. Charging Lawn mower charges. Mowing Lawn mower mows. Auto mowing Lawn mower mows automatically.
  • Page 24 Text in control panel Explanation Please reboot to start the firmware update Restart the lawn mower. Work interrupted, please retry Rain sensor activated Rain sensor is activated. Mower in the station Mower in the station. Mower is not in the station, if necessary, place the lawn mower in Mower is not in the station the station.
  • Page 25: Charging

    CHARGING WARNING: Risk of injury! Press the STOP button(9) before picking up the mower! IMPORTANT! ● Charge the battery before using it for the first time. ● If the operating time is considerably shortened despite charging, this shows that the rechargeable battery is depleted and must be replaced.
  • Page 26: Connect The Device With Smart Life App

    CONNECT THE DEVICE WITH SMART LIFE APP Connecting The Device With Smart Life App 1. Scan the the Smart Life QR code to download the App (We can also download the APP in the APP store /google search). 2. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone, also ensure your phone is connected to the WiFi which your device distributed.
  • Page 27 Other WiFi Continue to add Next Blink quickly Other CAUTION: Upgrading the firmware can change the features of the app. Features Of The App Auto Mowing When the device in the standby/charging state. Click “Auto” key and set the working time as prompted. After confirmation, the machine enters the mowing state.
  • Page 28 Return To Charge When the device in the standby state, click “Station” key to make the device return to the charging station. In the process of charging, you can click “Cancel” to cancel the current charging task, and the device will enter the standby state again. Make An Appointment For Mowing When the device in the standby/charging state, click “Schedule”...
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: Before any maintenance or cleaning work, switch off the device and wait for the blades to come to a standstill. Handle your device with care. Keep the tools sharpened and clean in order to be able to work better and safer. Follow the maintenance instructions. General Cleaning And Maintenance Work ●...
  • Page 30 Removing Blockages WARNING: Wear safety gloves. There is a risk of injury. 1. Turn the lawn mower over. 2. Open the battery compartment (32) by removing the 4 screws on the underside of the device. 3. Remove the battery (33). 4.
  • Page 31: Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal

    ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL Remove the battery from the device and re cycle the device, battery, accessories and packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner. The batteries used in this lawn mower's battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive material: LITHIUM-ION. WARNING: Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner in order to prevent contamination of the environment.
  • Page 32: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING The following form lists the common operating system with problem and solutions. Please read the form carefully and follow it. PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION Rechargeable battery Insert rechargeable battery(see “Replacing not inserted the battery” in page 15). Cover (1) is open Close cover (1).
  • Page 33: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Lawn Mower Exploded View & Part List...
  • Page 34 Item Stock# Description PDL08A-001 screws PDL08A-002 Carrying Handle PDL08A-003 Battery compartment seal PDL08A-004 Battery Pack PDL08A-005 Blade Screws PDL08A-006 Blade PDL08A-007 Knife plate screws PDL08A-008 8.5 inch knife plate PDL08A-009 8.5 inch shield PDL08A-010 Chassis components PDL08A-011 Enclosure Seals PDL08A-012...
  • Page 35 Charging Station Exploded View&Part List Item Stock# Description P033-001 Self-tapping screws P033-002 Charging pile base P033-003 Power cord P033-004 Wire Hole Seals P033-005 Waterproof cover P033-006 Pressure plate P033-007 Waterproof cap seal P033-008 Power supply line P033-009 Charging pile shell P033-010 Borderline socket P033-011...
  • Page 36: Warranty

    PowerSmart (“Seller") warrants to the original purchaser only, that all PowerSmart consumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase. Ninety (90) days for all PowerSmart Products, if the tool is used for professional or commercial use.

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