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Robomower RS612 Operating Manual

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Robotic Mower
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RS612 / RS622 / RS630
TS1000 / TS1800
MS1000 / MS1800
WWW.ROBOMOW.COM / WWW.ROBOMOW.EU
DOC6011A

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  • Page 1 Original Operating Instructions (EN) Robotic Mower Operating Manual RS612 / RS622 / RS630 TS1000 / TS1800 MS1000 / MS1800 WWW.ROBOMOW.COM / WWW.ROBOMOW.EU DOC6011A...

  • Page 2: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Robomow RS models - EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd. The products covered by this Declaration 26 Volt Battery operated Robotic Lawn Mower model: Hatzabar St., Industrial Zone Robomow RS models (with Base Station) P .O.Box 1412 Pardesiya, 42815 Israel F.
  • Page 3 Introduction Warning Decal Definitions These are the symbols on Robomow ; Read them carefully before operating Robomow ® ® DANGER! Sharp rotating blades. Keep hands and feet away. Serious injury can occur. Caution – Do not touch rotating blade(s) Safety alerts symbol – WARNING – This is a dangerous power tool. Use care when operating and follow all safety instructions and warnings.
  • Page 4 Robomow RS models Safety Warnings & Precautions 1. Read this Operating and Safety Manual carefully and be familiar with the controls and the proper use of Robomow before ® operating Robomow ® 2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use Robomow ®...
  • Page 5 Introduction 31. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. 32. Use only the original equipment and accessories. It is not permitted to modify the original design of Robomow . All modifications ® are made at your own risk. 33. Maintenance/ Servicing of Robomow should be according to manufacturer instructions.

  • Page 6: How Robomow Works For You

    Robomow RS models How Robomow Works for You Perform a One-Time Setup before operating Robomow for the first time. [Detailed instructions are in the following chapters] • You will install a wire around the entire lawn and around protected areas within the lawn area.

  • Page 7: Operation Method

    Introduction Operation Method ● Robomow is a robotic lawnmower designed to mow and maintain your lawn completely by itself. ● ● Simple One-Time Setup - Robomow requires a simple one time setup, which can easily be done by the ● consumer.
  • Page 8 Robomow RS models What’s in the Box Wall Edge 40cm (15.5”) Lawn Edge 35cm (14”) Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”) for RS models Extension Cable Robomow Operating & Safety Manual ® 20 meters (65 ft.), (Low voltage cable). Power Box Used to deactivate (halt) the automatic Perimeter Wire operation mode and reactivate it as DVD –...

  • Page 9: Main Parts

    Introduction Main Parts Robomow ® Operating Lamp Bumper with touch sensitive sensors STOP Button / Carrying Handle Operating Panel Under the Hood Bumper Door Mowing Height Indicator Mowing Adjustment Knob Safety Switch Base Station Base Station Head (Charging Adaptor) Base Flippers (x2) Stakes (x6) Power Box...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Chapter 1 Planning Ahead ............................. 1 Planning the Perimeter Wire’s Layout ..........................1 Lawn Types: What does your lawn look like? ........................1 “Separated Zones” Type Lawn ............................3 Select Base Station Location ............................4 Determine Power Box Location ............................5 Planning the Perimeter Wire’s Layout ..........................

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Planning Ahead

    Planning Ahead Chapter 1 Planning Ahead Getting your lawn ready for Robomow is rather simple. Still, as each lawn is unique, we recommend you get acquainted with the setup process before you actually create the perfect setting for your lawn. Please watch the setup video on the Robomow DVD.
  • Page 12 Robomow RS models If your lawn does not match this description, read the next Sections to find the style of your lawn. If your lawn is “Main Zone Only”, you can skip to Section 1.4 of this chapter to determine Base Station Narrow Pass location.

  • Page 13: Separated Zones" Type Lawn

    Planning Ahead If the pass is less than 1.2 m (4 ft.) wide, set the lawn zones as Separated Zones. See next Section 1.3. If the pass is more than 5 m (16 ft.) wide, set the lawn as “Main Zone Only” type. See previous Section 1.2.1 “Main Zone Only”.

  • Page 14: Select Base Station Location

    Robomow RS models Separated Zone larger than 200 m² (2150 ft²) Optional Power Box A separated zone that requires more than a & Base Station single operation to complete mow the area. P This large separated area needs a separate operation of the mower.

  • Page 15: Determine Power Box Location

    Planning Ahead Determine Power Box Location P The Power Box will be connected to the Base Station. Power Box fixed to the wall P Select a suitable location for the Power Box to be mounted on the wall near the plug socket. P Robomow’s 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable will be connected to Max 20 m the Power Box.
  • Page 16 Robomow RS models Robomow RS 630 1.6.3 Distances from Edge (Pools, Ponds, Cliffs, etc.) P RoboRuler is used to measure the distance from the edge, where the wire is to be placed. Wall Edge 40cm (15.5”) Lawn Edge 32cm (12.5”) Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”) for RS models P In certain cases, near bodies of water such as pools and ponds, or...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Chapter 2 Initial Setup Recommendation, before you start: During setup, you will insert pegs into the ground. To make this task smoother, we recommend you mow your lawn and water it before starting. Getting Ready Hammer Combination Pliers Make sure all parts needed for setup are within reach.

  • Page 18: Special Cases Of Perimeter Wire Setup

    Robomow RS models Area outside perimeter – has a wall as an protected objects. 2.1.2 Laying the Perimeter Wire P The Perimeter Wire is secured to the ground by the pegs supplied with Robomow. Insert pegs every few meters and at corners. At this early stage set a minimum number of pegs.
  • Page 19 Initial Setup P There should be a distance between the Island Wire and the Perimeter Wire: Maintain a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft.) between the Island wire and the Perimeter Wire. Maintain a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft.) between wires of adjacent islands.
  • Page 20 Robomow RS models Lay the Template P Lay the Template on the ground at the entrance to the Narrow Pass: arrow points towards the entrance to the Narrow Pass, in the direction of the Sub-Zone. Sub-Zone Main Zone Insert by hand (half-way in) 7 pegs into the 7 holes Starting the Sub-Zone Passage setup numbered 1 –...

  • Page 21: Separated Zone(S)

    Initial Setup Leave the four pegs 4 – 7 standing half-way out. Lay the Perimeter Wire through They will later be connected to the wire after you finish setting the Perimeter Wire around the Sub-Zone. P Complete setting Perimeter Wire around the Sub-Zone until you come back to peg #4.

  • Page 22: Fastening Perimeter Wire To The Ground

    Robomow RS models 2.3.3 A pond, swimming pool, or watercourse at lawn’s edge Grass level more than 70 cm (2 ft.) higher than outer area. P Set the Perimeter Wire at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) from the water (or chasm). At least P You may provide a fence or another barrier along the lawn’s edge by the 1.2 m (4 ft.)

  • Page 23: Assembling The Base Station

    Initial Setup Small flat screwdriver P Peg the two Perimeter Wires down to the ground using the same peg leaving enough loose wire. Twist together the two loose parts. Insert the end of the wire without the connector into the hole of the other wire’s connector.

  • Page 24: Placing The Base Station

    Robomow RS models P Feed both the Perimeter Wire (A) and the Extension Cable (B) through the slot in the rear side of the Base Station. P Attach the Perimeter Wire connector to the Base Station Head (A). P Attach the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable to the Base Station Head (B), if not already connected.

  • Page 25: Installing The Power Box

    Initial Setup Installing the Power Box The Power Box MUST 2.8.1 Determining Power Box Location be mounted vertically in order to maintain its Consider the following in order to install the Power Box at its optimal water resistance location: P Locate it outside the lawn perimeter. P Select an easily accessed spot.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Preparing Robomow

    Robomow RS models Chapter 3 Preparing Robomow Before using Robomow for the first time, you have to perform some simple preliminary settings. Once preparations are complete, your Robomow will be ready to mow your lawn. Adjust the Cutting Height Blade Cutting Range: 20 – 80 mm (0.8 – 3 inches) To adjust the cutting height of the blade, do the following: P Lift the Door panel at the top of the mower.
  • Page 27 Preparing Robomow If you wish to quit the process during setup: Press to proceed S T O P Scroll to select mark. 3.3.1 Select Language: Scroll to select a language. Press 3.3.2 Set Date: Scroll to select a value dd/mm/yy. Press to set a value.
  • Page 28 Robomow RS models 3.3.6 Main Zone Area If a Sub-Zone exists. Do not include it in the area size required here. You will be promoted to define it later. Scroll to select approximate area of the Main Zone. Press 3.3.7 Test Wire Position Testing Wire...

  • Page 29: After Setup Is Complete

    Preparing Robomow If you do have Sub-Zone(s): Scroll to select mark. Press 3.3.9 Going to Sub-Zone 1 Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire around the edge towards the Sub-Zone. 3.3.10 Press STOP at Zone Entry S T O P P When Robomow is at least 5 m (16 ft.) inside that Sub-Zone –...

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 Robomow Operation

    Robomow RS models Chapter 4 Robomow Operation Automatic Operation P During the One-Time Setup, you have asked to define the size of your lawn. Robomow will derive the required Mowing Time for your lawn. P The One-Time Setup configures Robomow to perform automatically the following cycle of operations: Depart from the Base Station.

  • Page 31: Menu Structure

    Robomow Operation Menu Structure (Section 4.4.1) (Section 4.3.1) (Chapter 4.3) (Chapter 4.4) (Section 4.4.2) (Section 4.3.2) (Section 4.4.3) (Section 4.3.3) Lawn Options is used to Mower Options is used to configure lawn and mowing configure specific user parameters. preferences of Robomow. (Section 4.4.4) (Section 4.3.4) (Section 4.4.5)
  • Page 32 Robomow RS models To select Inactive Hours: Scroll to select Inactive Time from the Lawn Options Menu. Press Scroll to select Hours. Press Scroll to select between 1 or 2 time slot and press You can deactivate up to 2 time slots. Scroll to togle the inactive window On/Off.
  • Page 33 Robomow Operation 4.3.2.2 Interval P The Interval option controls the time between mowing cycles. Shorter intervals between cycles create shorter growth periods. Longer intervals allow for longer grass growth periods. P Grass growth rate changes during the year (depending on temperature, grass type, fertilizing and etc.).
  • Page 34 Robomow RS models 4.3.3.1 Add Press to add Zone(s) P If you are adding a Sub-Zone: Press to select Sub-Zone Press to select By Distance. Place Robomow in the Base Station. Press Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire. Press S T O P at Zone Entry when the mower is at S T O P least 5 m (16 ft.) inside the added Sub-Zone.
  • Page 35 Robomow Operation 4.3.3.3 Edit Scroll to select the Edit. Press To edit the Main Zone: Only the Area of the Main Zone can be changed. Scroll to select the new area size. Press update area. To edit a Sub-Zone: The Area and the Sub-Zone Entry can be changed. P To change the Area of a Sub-Zone: Scroll to select the Sub-Zone you want to edit.
  • Page 36 Robomow RS models To edit a Separated Zone: The following can be changed for a Separated Zone: Area, Edge Terminate and Base Station. P To change the Area of a Separated Zone: Scroll to select Area. Press Scroll to select the new area size. Press Edge Terminate indicates to Robomow how far to mow the edge before starting to mow the inner lawn.

  • Page 37: Mower Options

    Robomow Operation 4.3.5 Near Wire Follow In the Main Zone, when Robomow completes its operation, or when the Home button instructs it to Go To Base, it drives itself to the Base Station. Robomow drives along the Perimeter Wire with a dynamic offset (not centered) to prevent wheel tracks along the same path.
  • Page 38 Robomow RS models 4.4.2 Anti-Theft The Anti-Theft feature alarms the surroundings in the event of unintended removal of the mower from its designated area. By default Anti-Theft is turned Off. To turn the Anti-Theft On for the first time: Press to select Anti-Theft from the Mower Options menu.
  • Page 39 Robomow Operation 4.4.4 Time And Date Time And Date have already been set during the One-Time Setup. They can be updated using the Time And Date option. Press to select Time and Date from the Mower Options menu. P To Set Time Press to select Set Time.

  • Page 40: Manual Operation

    Robomow RS models 4.4.6 LCD Contrast P To change LCD Contrast Level Press to select LCD Contrast from the Mower Options menu. Scroll to select desired contrast level. Press 4.4.7 Sound Use the Sound option to turn all non-safety sounds off. Press to select Sound from the Mower Options menu.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Using The Power Box

    Using the Power Box Chapter 5 Using the Power Box Power Box Alerts Docking Indicator On/Off Button Alert Event Docking Indicator is lit. Mower is in its Base Station. Operating Indicator is lit. Mower is not in its Base Station. Operating Indicator Wire Indicator On/Off Buttin Indicator is lit.

  • Page 42: Chapter 6 Charging

    Robomow RS models Chapter 6 Charging Shock, injury, electrocution hazard! Never use the Power Box or charge the Robomow in areas where extreme dampness or wet contact is likely. Never use a Power Box when the leads are damaged. Use only the recommended Power Box for your Robomow. Important: It is recommended to place the Power Box in a sheltered, dry location.
  • Page 43 Charging P Charging will begin immediately, and the LCD will display: P When the Battery is fully charged Ready message will be Display. P Keep the mower connected through out the winter. P Once the season starts, just place Robomow in its Base Station to begin automatic operation as the season before.

  • Page 44: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Robomow RS models Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Text error-messages Robomow continuously monitors its operation. It produces text messages to assist you in smoothly running it: text messages in case of an operational fault as well as text messages that prompt the user to perform a certain action. P Usually, if the mower stops, a message is displayed.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Message Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action Displayed - The Perimeter Wire is too close to the edge. - The lawn slope is too big. - Remove the wire towards the inner side of the lawn. - Robomow does not succeed to turn in place at - Do not include area with very steep slopes.

  • Page 46: Other Problems

    Robomow RS models Message Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action Displayed - Check to insure the mower is not stuck, allowing the drive wheels to slip. - Check the ground around the mower for holes or - Drive wheel motors have been working under indentations.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action Encountered - Height differences between the lawn and the - Fill some ground to flat the lawn with the Base Station to Base Station surface. allow smooth entrance to the station. Mower does not - Wire underneath the Base Station is not tight - Confirm the wire underneath the Base Station is straight dock properly and...

  • Page 48: Chapter 8 Specifications

    Robomow RS models Chapter 8 Specifications Dimensions 73.5 cm (L) x 66 cm (W) x 31 cm (H) / (29” L x 26” W x 12.2” H). SIDE Weight 19 kg (51 lb.) Includes batteries. Noise level ECO Mode: 66 dB Measured (Guaranteed – 68 dB). Hi Power: 72 dB Measured (Guaranteed –...

  • Page 49: Chapter 9 Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and Storage Chapter 9 Maintenance and Storage Maintenance of the Mowing Deck Robomow is a dedicated mulching mower. It may accumulate clippings under the mowing deck, particularly when mowing wet or damp grass. Warning Severe injury hazard! Always turn the Safety Switch off before lifting the mower. Blades are very sharp.

  • Page 50: Maintenance Of The Blades

    Robomow RS models Maintenance of the Blades P Examine the cutting blades for damage once a month. P Use only sharp blades. Replace any damaged blades. P Replace blades according to the table below, or more often if they are severely dulled.

  • Page 51: Disposing The Old Battery Pack

    Maintenance and Storage Disposing the Old Battery Pack IMPORTANT Do not place used batteries in your household trash. The battery must be collected, recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Return the old power pack to an approved battery recycler.

  • Page 52: Chapter 10 Accessories

    Robomow RS models Chapter 10 Accessories Blade Set Battery Keep a spare blade set on hand. Used to renew the life of the Sharp blades are important existing battery and refresh for safety and good cutting cutting capacity. performance. Perimeter Wire Peg Pack (50) For larger lawns or additional For larger lawns or additional...

  • Page 53: Chapter 11 Tips For Maintaining Your Lawn

    Tips for maintaining your lawn Chapter 11 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 54: Warranty Card

    Robomow RS models RS Series Limited Warranty Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the RS 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. Product accessories, including replacement parts are warranted for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase.

This manual is also suitable for:

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