Chapter 3 - Operation; Edge Mowing; Scanning (Mowing Of The Inner Area); Skipping Edge Mowing - Robomow RM510 Operating Manual

Chapter 3 – Operation and Charging

3.1 Edge Mowing

The first mowing chore for Robomow is mowing the edge. Edge is the outer perimeter of the active
zone Robomow is working within. This is essential where you placed your perimeter wire in the wire
set-up.
Edge mowing provides a clean even cut around the perimeter and helps to minimize the amount of
trimming along walls and other obstacles.
Edge in Base Station Zone –
- Robomow leaves the Base Station (at the scheduled time or when pressing the 'GO' button once) to
mow the edge of the lawn. It will mke exactly one turn until it reaches the Base Station contacts;
- It will reverse out and move back to continue mowing the inner area of your lawn (see paragraph
3.2).
Edge in None-Base Zone –
- Place Robomow inside the lawn, switch on the Perimeter Switch on and press the 'GO' button once;
- Robomow will automatically find the edge (perimeter). It will now begin mowing the edge, completing
one to two complete passes around the perimeter and then turn into the lawn to mow the inner area
of the lawn;
- It will then drive into the lawn and begin what is called the scanning process (see paragraph 3.2).

3.2 Scanning (Mowing of the inner area)

The scanning process is simply a process whereby Robomow is moving across your lawn while it is
mowing.
Robomow's movement pattern is irregular with combination of parallel lines in narrow passes. Keep in
mind that the Robomow will not mow all the grass on its first pass; in fact it will leave uncut grass in
between many of the passes it makes. This is expected and is entirely normal. These uncut areas will
be cut on subsequent passes of the Robomow across the lawn. Just like a dishwasher, wait until the
job is finished before you can appreciate the results.
Robomow will continue to run for the amount of time selected or for the default 'MAX' time, which is
generally 2.5 hours, depending on grass type and condition.

3.3 Skipping Edge Mowing

Robomow provides a means that will allow you to skip the edge mowing process and start directly with
the scanning (mowing) process. In order to do this, simply press the 'GO' button twice at the initial
startup of the mower. Pressing 'GO' the second time immediately following the first press will tell the
mower to skip mowing the edge.
To skip the edge mowing in the 'Advanced weekly program' set the operation mode to 'M' (where
'M' is for 'mowing' the inner area only and 'E+M' is for 'edge + mowing' of the inner area).
3.4 Operation in Base Zone – Automatic Start
 Automatic Start mode is used as a fully automatic solution to maintain your lawn.
 This mode enables you to set a weekly program, and the mower will automatically start to mow and
drive back for charging at the Base Station when finished.
 To set the weekly program refer to Chapter 2.1.1, 'Set Zone: Base' .
WARNING!
Never let Robomow operate without supervision. Serious injury can
occur. Insure that the scheduled operating times that you program in
for automatic start and mowing are times when the mowing area will
be free of children and pets. Do not program times unless you are
certain the area will be free of children, pets and bystanders.
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