Friendly Robotics Robomow RL850 Operating & Safety Manual page 19

2.2Using TheManual Controller
The
Robomower is equipped with a Manual Controller. It allows you to manually drive and
operate the mower. To get started on using the Manual Controller, study figure 2.2 to view the
various operating controls and their functions. Refer to Chapter 5, Manual Operation for full
details regarding use of the Manual Controller.
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1. Manual blade
engagement
button
2. LCD display
window
8. Navigation
button
7. Manual drive speed
control - fast/slow
3. Clearlcancelbutton
4. GO/Start
button
6. Scroll arrows for
menu selection
5. Stop
button
1. Manual blade engagement button - engagement of the blades in manual requires two
distinct button operations in order to operate.
2. LCD window display - displays the text messages using a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
Also shows current battery status.
3. Clear/cancel button -This button is used to cancel a selection shown in the LCD window
when making user selections. It is also used as a means to reverse back out of the menu
(_ptions that can be accessed in user options, returning you to the main screen.
4. GO/Start button - the main operating button for automatic operation. In addition it is used as
a button for making or confirming selections made under user options in the LCD window.
5. Stop button - pressing this button will stop all operation of the blades and wheel motors
when in the automatic operation mode. It can also be used to stop an operation in progress
before it has commenced.
6. Scroll for menu selection -The arrow button, up and down, allows you to scroll through
these different options.
7. Manual drive speed control - the manual drive function is equipped with two ground
speeds, fast and slow. In order to change the ground speed, press the button once to move to
the opposite speed of travel
8, Navigation button - pressing this button in the desired direction will allow manual driving of
the mower. Use light pressure on the navigator pad, gently rolling it to the desired direction of
travel for driving. The drive button is omni-directional in forward and reverse and constant
pressure must be maintained for continued operation.