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Summary of Contents for Robomow RC302
- Page 1 Original Operating Instructions (EN) Robotic Mower … … RC302 / RC304 / RC306 TC150 / TC300 / TC500 MC150 / MC300 / MC500 Operating Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chapter 2 – Know Your ………………………………..……………...…………...…. 2.1 What’s in the Box.......………………...…………….…………………………… 7 2.2 How Robomow Works For You……………………………………………………….…….… 8 2.3 Operation Method……………….……………………………………………………….…. Chapter 3 – Planning Ahead………………………………………………………………………….. 3.1 Lawn Types: What does your lawn look like?………………………….………………… 3.2 Select Base Station Location …………………………….………………………….……. -
Page 3: Chapter 1 - Introduction And Safety
Welcome to the world of home robotics with the Friendly Robotics Robomow! Thank you for purchasing our product. We know that you will enjoy the extra free time you will have while using Robomow to mow your lawn. When set up and used properly, Robomow will operate safely on your lawn and provide you with a quality of cut matched by a few mowers of any kind. -
Page 4: Warnings Decal Definitions
1. This is a dangerous power tool. Use care when operating and follow all safety instructions and warnings. 2. Read through the Operating & Safety Manual carefully before operating your Robomow 3. Hazard of throwing or flying objects while in operation. - Page 5 2. Do not dispose of Robomow or any other part of it (including the Power Box, Base Station and Perimeter Switch) as unsorted municipal waste – it should be collected separately.
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Page 6: Robomow Safety Features
2. Anti-Theft / Safety Guard The Anti-Theft system provides the user a disabling function that will prevent anyone from using or driving the Robomow unless they have the valid code to enter. You will be prompted to enter a four digit code of your choice to use as your personal security code. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 - Know Your Robomow
Robomow® Used for connecting the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station Base Station Wire Pegs Used by Robomow to dock and charge when it is not Used for securing the wire to the ground. mowing. Perimeter Wire Base Station Stakes... -
Page 8: How Robomow Works For You
One-Time Setup, Robomow will do all the mowing for you for the entire season! • Robomow is a robotic lawn mower that is powered by a maintenance-free battery. It leaves its Base Station at the scheduled mowing time. Robomow mows the lawn and then drives back to the Base Station to be charged and ready for its next scheduled mowing. -
Page 9: Operation Method
• A Remote Control is available as an accessory and is used for driving Robomow to a separated zone, if necessary. It is also used for mowing small patches of grass that cannot be reached in automatic operation. -
Page 10: Chapter 3 - Planning Ahead
Robomow. Soon after settling, the wire will become invisible under the growth of new grass. As soon as Robomow starts operating, it turns on a signal that runs along the Perimeter Wire. This signal keeps Robomow within its working zones and away from preset demarcated areas. - Page 11 Are parts of your lawn separated from the Main Zone? o Is there a Narrow Pass of min 1m (3.3 ft) for Robomow to drive through between these zones? o Is this Narrow Pass firm, level and smooth (not stony, sandy or elevated)? For example: grass area, sidewalk, firm path, solid ground.
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Page 12: Select Base Station Location
Types of Separated Zone setups: A Separated Zone smaller than 100 m² (1100 ft²) o Separated area that is smaller Separated Zone Smaller than 100m (1100ft than 100m² (1100 ft²) can be covered in a single operation, thus, if possible, the separated area may be connected to the main area’s Perimeter Wire (have the signal come from the... - Page 13 The surface between the lawn and the Base Station Perimeter Island 30 cm should be hard (such as a sidewalk or rigid ground) and not sandy or stony, so Robomow will not slip or get stuck on it. 10cm (4”) •...
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Page 14: Select Power Box Location
Perimeter Island. Obstacles that are vertical, relatively rigid, and higher than 15 cm (6 inches), such as trees, phone or power poles, do not need Perimeter Island. Robomow will turn when it collides with these obstacles. 3.4.2 Slopes Slope on the perimeter The Perimeter Wire can be laid across a slope... -
Page 15: Distances From The Edge
Slope inside the lawn Robomow can mow areas inside the working area with a slope of up to 35% (35cm rise per 1m). Tip: If the mower tilts off the ground while climbing a slope, it is too steep. Exclude this steep area from Robomow’s cutting area. -
Page 16: Chapter 4 - Initial Setup
/ 120V). 4.1.3 Charging the battery before the first operation You can charge the Robomow battery while running the setup of the Perimeter Wire. This will ensure that Robomow will be ready for operation when the setup is completed. • The power of the mower is switched off when shipped from the factory. - Page 17 The plastic covering is the dispenser for the wire. • Peg the beginning of the wire to the ground, where the Base Station will be located. Pegs are supplied in the Robomow’s box. • Pull out 30 cm (12 inches) of wire and leave it loose near the Base Station location.
- Page 18 • If the working area borders against a flat path that lies level with the lawn, it is possible to allow Robomow to run over the path. The Perimeter Wire should then be laid 10 cm (4 inches) from the edge of the path.
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Page 19: Perimeter Wire Within The Working Area
Therefore, peg both wires, to and from the island, together with the same pegs. Robomow will not recognize these two wires. It will mow over them as if they do not exist. Robomow will recognize the single blocking wire around the Perimeter Island and will not enter this area. - Page 20 4.3.3 Setting a Narrow Pass A Narrow Pass is defined as a path that connects two zones of the lawn. The path enables Robomow to drive between the zones while following the wire, but prevents the mower from crossing between them while mowing the inner area of the zones.
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Page 21: Fastening Perimeter Wire To The Ground
If the Narrow Pass is wider than 2m, and you want Robomow to mow the area inside the Narrow Pass, then you can set the wire as shown in the figure below. Such a setup allows the mower to mow inside the Narrow Pass while mowing the inner part of the lawn, but prevents it from crossing between the zones. -
Page 22: Back At The Base Station - Completing The Perimeter Wire Setup
Use only the wire connectors supplied with Robomow. Neither Twisted cables, nor a screw terminal insulated with insulation tape are a satisfactory splice. Soil moisture will cause the conductors to oxidize, which will later cause a broken circuit. Back at the Base Station – Completing the Perimeter Wire Setup Once the Perimeter Wire loop is completed and pegged to the Strip back 5mm (1/4”) -
Page 23: Installing The Power Box
After the Base Station has been positioned, insert 2 stakes into the Base Station holes as shown in the figure to the right. Only after the Base Station position will be tested, will you insert the 2 remaining stakes. Laying and Fastening Extension Cable Safety –... -
Page 24: Setup In None-Base Zone
Choose a location close to a regular power outlet (230V / 120V). Note – a rechargeable battery for the Perimeter Switch is available as an accessory (See Chapter 12 – Robomow Accessories). 4.8.2 Perimeter Switch placing options •... - Page 25 • Lay the Perimeter Wire from the Perimeter Switch to the 2 wires under the lawn. same peg • Start laying the wire in anticlockwise direction. • Once completing the Perimeter Wire loop, lay the wire back towards the Perimeter Switch. • At the end of the Perimeter Wire loop, you have now two wires.
- Page 26 • Hold the Perimeter Switch and squeeze its side tabs (1) to remove it from the back cover (2). • Connect the Power Supply plug to the Perimeter Switch board. Replace the cover. • Connect the power supply to a regular power outlet (230V / 120V).
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Page 27: Chapter 5 - Preparing Robomow
5. Preparing Robomow Before using Robomow for the first time, you have to perform some simple preliminary settings. Once the preparations are complete, your Robomow will be ready to mow your lawn. 5.1 Adjust the Cutting Height Blade Cutting Range: 20 – 60 mm (0.8 – 2.4 inches) - Page 28 Swap wires in plot connector Perimeter Wire has been connected in the opposite direction. Swap the wires at the plot connector. • Robomow will enter the Base Station, drive back, wait in Peg Base front of the Base Station, and display U002...
- Page 29 Test Wire Position • U003 is displayed press OK • Robomow wll follow the wire along the edge to test the wire position. Walk alongside Robomow while it is following the edge. Having completed the process, Robomow will enter the Base Station and the setup process is completed.
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Page 30: Chapter 6 - Operation
It continues mowing until it completes the required time for the lawn area (this is known as a Mowing Cycle). Note: Robomow mows the Edge only in the first mowing of each cycle. In the rest of the operations, Robomow mows the lawn without the Edge. -
Page 31: Manual Operation
Manual Operation Manual Operation is used when mowing the lawn at unscheduled times. To initiate Manual Operation when Robomow is at the Base Station, press one of the buttons (except the STOP button) to show the display. If the battery is fully charged and the mowing schedule is set to ‘On’, then the start time of the next operation is displayed, otherwise the current day and time are displayed. -
Page 32: Menu Options
Inactive Day(s) defines the day(s) when the mower will be inactive (Default: Sunday). Inactive Hours define the hours when Robomow will not mow and stays in the Base Station (Default: 23:00-06:00) IMPORTANT! It is required to go through the entire Inactive Days and Hours sequence in order to save the settings. - Page 33 Options • Controls the Interval (frequency) of mowing cycles in the zone. • The default Interval is Twice a week. It means that Robomow will complete the entire mowing of your lawn twice a week (2 Mowing Cycles every week).
- Page 34 (Default = rain detection. • The Edge is a special mode, in which Robomow follows the perimeter wire for complete and accurate owing of the lawn edges. • In lawns where the edge is not maintained well and the mover fails...
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Page 35: Operation In A Non-Base Zone
Inactive Hours. 6.5 Operation in a Non-Base Zone (using a Perimeter Switch) In order for Robomow to operate in a Non-Base Zone, the Perimeter Switch has to be turned on and the mower should be inside the active perimeter area. -
Page 36: Chapter 7 - Using The Power Box
A flash indicates Off. Disable the Automatic Operation • This option is used to disable the predefined Automatic Operation of Robomow. This option does not prevent Manual Operation (Chapter 6.3). • Press and hold the On/Off button for 2 seconds. -
Page 37: Chapter 8 - Charging
8. Charging Charging During the Season The Base Station is the primary charging source when Robomow is docked and will maintain the optimal battery charge while awaiting departure. Charging Out of Season During out of season months, such as winter, it is required to: •... - Page 38 Probable Cause/Event Corrective Actions Remove the mower away from this particular location and restart operation. Robomow got stuck in place. It cannot continue driving. Rectify the reason for it getting stuck. Drive wheel motors have been Check the ground around the mower for working under a severe load.
- Page 39 Switch off the Safety Switch, raising the front end: Remove or exclude the object from the mowing area. - If Robomow is being used on a slope too steep for safe mowing, exclude this from the - The Front Wheel has left the mowing area.
- Page 40 Check power - See E4 in the above table 0023 - Adjust the Base Station position. Base problem - Robomow fails to enter the Base Station 0026 - Clean the contacts with a brush or piece of several consecutive times.
- Page 41 There may be an electrical power interruption. Robomow has stopped the operation. It does not U086 There is no need to do anything. Robomow will detect a signal. renew operation as soon as the power is back on. Mow motor overheat, Cooling…...
- Page 42 - If it is during a fast growing season – change the Interval (refer to Section 6.4.2 – P001). - For best cut, operate Robomow when the grass - The grass is wet and causes is dry. Do no to mow in the early morning hours.
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Page 43: Chapter 10 - Specification
Battery Type 26V Lithium (LiFePO4) 26V Lithium (LiFePO4) 26V Lithium (LiFePO4) Robot Part No. PRD7002A PRD7004A PRD7006A SIDE BOTTOM Anti-Theft PIN Code Write down your 4-digit Anti-Theft PIN code. Return here, if you ever forget the code. Robomow Serial Number... -
Page 44: Chapter 11 - Maintenance And Storage
(Section 6.4.2 – P001 in the table) when the growth rate of the grass is slower to prolong the lifetime of the mower and the battery. • During out of season months, such as winter, it is required to keep Robomow continuously charged to avoid damage to the batteries (refer to Section 8.2 – Charging Out of Season). •... -
Page 45: Maintenance Of The Blade
IMPORTANT! After turning off the Safety Switch always reset the current day and time. Failure to do so may result in non- intentional operation of the Robomow. IMPORTANT! Sharpening of the blade is not recommended, as it may create difficulties in balancing. -
Page 46: Splicing The Perimeter Wire
Splicing the Perimeter Wire 11.6 If the Perimeter Wire needs to be spliced, use the connectors supplied in the Robomow box. It is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection. IMPORTANT! Before slicing the Primeter Wire, disconnect the Power Box from the power outlet. -
Page 47: Chapter 12 - Accessories
Perimeter Switch Robomow App Enables friendly an GSM Module intuitive operation of your Enables remote Robomow and opens alerts through the more menu options and Robomow App features, which are not (for all RC and TC available through the models). -
Page 48: Chapter 13 - Tips For Maintaining Your Lawn
13. Tips for maintaining your lawn Robomow®- Lawn care has never been so easy Best time to mow Mow your lawn when the grass is dry. This prevents the clippings from clumping and leaving piles on the lawn. Mow it late in the day rather than during the heat of the day. -
Page 49: Warranty Card
Warranty Card RC Series Limited Warranty Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the RC series ‘Product’ is free from defects in materials and workmanship when used under normal residential* purposes for a period of 24 months, 12 months for the batteries, beginning from the date of purchase.
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