Robomow RC304 Original Operating Instructions
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- Page 1 Original Operating Instructions (EN) Robotic Mower … … RC304 / RC306 / RC312 TC300 / TC500 / TC1000 MC300 / MC500 / MC1000 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
5. Obstruction Sensor Robomow detects when there is an obstacle in its way during operation. When the mower collides with an obstacle, the mower will stop the rotation of the blade immediately, will stop movement in that direction and reverse itself away from the obstacle. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 - Know Your Robomow
Used for setting the distance of the Perimeter Robomow® Wire from the lawn edge. Base Station Used by Robomow to dock and charge when Wire Pegs Used for securing the wire to the ground. it is not mowing. Perimeter Wire... -
Page 8: How Robomow Works For You
Robomow will do all the mowing for you for during the entire season! • Robomow is a robotic lawn mower that is powered by a maintenance-free battery. It leaves its Base Station at scheduled mowing times. 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 at least 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 100m² (1100ft²) 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 2 Wires under... - Page 13 The surface between the lawn and the Base Station Perimeter Island should be hard (such as a sidewalk or rigid ground) 30 cm and not sandy or stony, so Robomow will not slip or get stuck on it. • The area between the lawn and the Base Station 10cm (4”)
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Page 14: Select Power Box Location
3.4.1 Objects inside lawn Objects such as flower beds, ponds, or small trees can be protected by creating “Perimeter Islands”, which are demarcated areas of the lawn, where Robomow does not enter. In the areas where obstacles are grouped closely together, they should be demarcated by a single, continuous Perimeter Island. -
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
You can charge the Robomow battery while running the setup Safety Switch 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 • 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
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 (6.5ft.), 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... -
Page 23: Connecting 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 has been tested during the One-Time Setup process (see Section 5.2), you will be able to insert the remaining two stakes. -
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 2 wires under the same peg • Lay the Perimeter Wire from the Perimeter Switch to the lawn. • 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 Safety Switch Blade Cutting Range: 15 – 60 mm (0.6 – 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 U002 Peg Base front of the Base Station, and display...
- Page 29 Test Wire Position • U003 is displayed press OK • Robomow will 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 will be completed.
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Page 30: Chapter 6 - Operation
6. Robomow Operation 6.1 Automatic Operation o As a part of the One-Time Setup, you have defined the area of your lawn. Based on this setting, Robomow will automatically derive the required number of mowing hours for your lawn (Mowing Cycle). -
Page 31: Manual Operation
Manual Operation is used when you want to manually send the mower to mow your lawn, regardless the Automatic Operation’s schedule. To initiate Manual Operation, while Robomow is at the Base Station, press one of the buttons (except the STOP button) to show the display. -
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 • The default mowing frequency is Medium (equivalent to two mowing cycles in a week). It means that Robomow will complete the entire mowing of your lawn twice a week. • The numbers in the menu represent the following values of mowing frequency: 1 –...
- 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...
- Page 35 • Enables to send the operation statistics from the mower to the On/OFF manufacturer for diagnostics in case of problems. • Enables the pairing process between your Robomow and Bluetooth Remote an outdoor Bluetooth Remote Control that is available as an...
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Page 36: 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 37: Chapter 7 - Using The Power Box
If Robomow is currently in the process of mowing: - Robomow will complete the current mowing cycle. - After completing the current mowing cycle, Robomow will stay in the Base Station and will not start another mowing cycle. • To Enable the Automatic Operation o Press and hold the Program On/Off button for 2 seconds. -
Page 38: Chapter 8 - Charging
8. Charging 8.1 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. 8.2 Charging Out of Season During out of season months, such as winter, it is required to: •... - Page 39 Probable Cause/Event Corrective Actions Remove the mower away from this particular location and restart operation. Robomow got stuck in place. It Rectify the reason for it getting stuck. cannot continue driving. Check the ground around the mower for Drive wheel motors have been ditches or non-level ground.
- Page 40 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 41 - No need for action. Rain detected 0020 - Robomow should resume operation - The message is displayed until Robomow will 30 minutes after it stops to detect not detect rain and then will start mowing. the rain. - Mowing motor has faced over-...
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Page 42: User Messages
Waiting for the signal… There may be an electrical power interruption. Robomow has stopped the operation. It does not There is no need to do anything. Robomow will U086 detect a signal. renew operation as soon as the power is back Mow motor overheat, Cooling…... -
Page 43: Basic Troubleshooting
Mowing Frequency (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. accumulation of grass clippings around - Switch Off the Safety Switch and use heavy the blade. - Page 44 Encountered - Minimize the Inactive Time windows to allow - The time between operations is too long Robomow to complete the Mowing Cycle faster because of long inactive time windows. and to achieve even mowing results. - - If it is during a fast growing season – change - Grass is growing very fast.
- Page 45 Code Description Corrective Action One-Time setup should be completed before the One-Time setup is running automatic operation can start Automatic operation is disabled by menu P021 Enable automatic operation through menu p021 (see Section 6.4.2) Automatic operation is put on pause bythe Power Un-pause automatic operation on the Power Box or through menu P021 Validate Inactive Time settings (see Section...
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Page 46: Chapter 10 - Product Specification
26V Lithium (LiFePO4) 26V Lithium (LiFePO4) Robot Part No. PRD7004B PRD7006B PRD7012A SIDE BOTTOM Anti-Theft / Disabling Device PIN Code Write down your 4-digit Anti-Theft / Disabling Device PIN code. Refer here, if you ever forget the code. Robomow Serial Number... -
Page 47: Chapter 11 - Maintenance And Storage
• Winter Service - To allow better maintenance and keep Robomow® in a good condition, it is recommended to bring your Robomow® to a certified Robomow® dealer for service prior to winter storage. - Winter Service includes operations as cleaning the mower parts and mowing deck, checking for wear... -
Page 48: Maintenance Of The Blade
BEFORE SERVICING 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 is not allowed, since it may create unbalance. -
Page 49: 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 Perimeter Wire, disconnect the PowerBox from the power outlet. -
Page 50: Chapter 12 - Accessories
Robomow App GSM Module Enables friendly an (Part No. MRK6100A) 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 51: 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 52: Warranty Card
Warranty Card ‘C’ Series Limited Warranty Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the ‘C’ series ‘Product’ is free from defects in materials and workmanship when used under normal residential* purposes for a period of three years** (on RC models purchased in Europe), two years (on TC/MC models purchased in Europe) or one year (on any models purchased in the US), one year on the batteries, beginning from the date of purchase.