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- Page 1 Operating & Safety Manual RS MODELS WWW.ROBOMOW.COM / WWW.ROBOMOW.EU DOC6011A...
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Page 2: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
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 3 Keep a safe distance from Robomow when operating. Keep people in particular children, pets and bystanders away from the area in which Robomow is being used. Severing of toes or fingers – Rotary mower blade. Risk of injury from rotating cutting blade.
- Page 4 Introduction 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 8. Main Fuse It is located at the rear side of Robomow. Removing the Main Fuse will prevent any operation of the Robomow. It is required to remove the fuse before transportation for long distance and before any service (parts replacement) is done.
- Page 6 ! Robomow mows. You don’t! • Robomow leaves its Base Station on the scheduled mowing time. Robomow mows the lawn and then drives itself back to the Base Station to be charged and ready for its next scheduled mowing. •...
- Page 7 Used to deactivate (halt) the automatic Perimeter Wire operation mode and reactivate it as DVD – Setup and Operation Video. Used to create a virtual wall for your Robomow. needed. Also provides indication of Robomow’s status (Docking or Operating) and the Perimeter Wire’s health.
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Page 8: 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... -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Placing The Base Station ..............................14 Installing the Power Box ..............................15 At the Power Box Location: ............................. 15 Chapter 3 Preparing Robomow ........................... 16 Adjust the Cutting Height ..............................16 Insert the Fuse ................................16 One-Time Setup (Step By Step) ............................16 After Setup is Complete .............................. -
Page 10: Chapter 1 Planning Ahead
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. This Video will walk you through the complete setup process. - Page 11 Is your grass area one continuous area? Are parts of your lawn separated from the Main Zone? Is there a Narrow Pass that is wide enough for Robomow to drive through between these zones: 1.2 – 5 meters (4 – 16 ft.)? ...
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Page 12: Separated Zones" Type Lawn
Are parts of your lawn separated by a gravel path or similar material that may damage the mower’s blades? Are zones of your lawns joined by a pass too narrow for Robomow to drive through: less than 1.2 m (4 ft.) in width? ... -
Page 13: Select Base Station Location
Main Power Box & Base Station Select Base Station Location Robomow’s Base Station is placed along the Perimeter Wire. This is where the wire “loop” starts and ends. The Base Station and Power Box have two main functions: They generate a small signal along the Perimeter Wire (very low voltage), which serves as an “invisible wall”... -
Page 14: Determine Power Box Location
Perimeter Slope 15% In Lawn Slope Robomow can mow areas inside the working area that slope up to 35% (1.1 rise per 3.3 ft). Tip: If the mower tilts off the ground while climbing a slope, it is too steep. - Page 15 Robomow RS 630 Planning Ahead 1.6.3 Distances from Edge (Pools, Ponds, Cliffs, etc.) 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 ...
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Page 16: Chapter 2 Initial Setup
Getting Ready Hammer Combination Pliers Make sure all parts needed for setup are within reach. Have Robomow box nearby, so to have all items available. In addition, you will use the following tools: A hammer, a small flat and a Small flat and Philips Phillips screwdrivers, Combination Pliers. -
Page 17: Special Cases Of Perimeter Wire Setup
2.1.2 Laying the Perimeter Wire 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. Later, after testing the wire setup, you will insert all necessary pegs. - Page 18 A pass connects two larger zones of the lawn. This pass may be narrow, but it is wide enough to let Robomow drive through it. The pass has to be at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) wide to allow Robomow to drive through it.
- Page 19 Robomow RS 630 Lay the Template 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 ...
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Page 20: 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. Complete setting Perimeter Wire around the Sub-Zone until you come back to peg #4. -
Page 21: Fastening Perimeter Wire To The Ground
If additional wire is required in order to complete the setup, connect it using the water-proof wire connectors supplied with Robomow. (See Section 9.4 – Splicing the Perimeter Wire). Use only the wire connectors supplied with Robomow. Neither Twisted cables, nor a screw terminal insulated with insulation tape are a satisfactory splice. -
Page 22: Assembling The Base Station
Initial Setup Small flat screwdriver 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 23: Placing The Base Station
Robomow RS 630 Feed both the Perimeter Wire (A) and the Extension Cable (B) through the slot in the rear side of the Base Station. Attach the Perimeter Wire connector to the Base Station Head (A). Attach the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable to the Base Station Head (B), if not already connected. -
Page 24: 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: Locate it outside the lawn perimeter. ... -
Page 25: Chapter 3 Preparing Robomow
Setup process. Make sure the Power Box is plugged in. Place Robomow inside the lawn, approximately 3 m (10 ft.) in front of the Base Station, facing the Perimeter Wire. Use the buttons on the Front Panel as follows: Front Panel buttons ... - Page 26 Swap the wires at the plot connector. Robomow enters to the Base Station, drives back, waits in front of the Base Station and Peg Base is displayed. If a Reposition Base Station message is displayed: Slightly move the Base Station to align it with the Perimeter Wire.
- Page 27 Testing Wire... Robomow follows the wire around the edge to test the wire position. Walk along the side of Robomow while it is following the edge. Having completed the process. Robomow enters the Base Station, drives back and stops in front of the Base Station. The following...
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Page 28: After Setup Is Complete
Sub-Zone. 3.3.10 Press STOP at Zone Entry S T O P When Robomow is at least 5 m (16 ft.) inside that Sub-Zone – Press Stop to learn the distance from the Base Station to Sub-Zone Entry. -
Page 29: Chapter 4 Robomow Operation
This frequency can be changed using the Interval menu – see Section 4.3.2.2. Note! Robomow has the power to mow high grass. However when mowing high grass during the first use or the first mowing in the season, initially you will see uneven patches of grass. -
Page 30: Menu Structure
A black box means the day is Inactive. When done, Scroll to select OK box, and press Robomow will not operate on the days you have deactivated. If too many days have been deactivated relative to your lawn size, Check Inactive Time will be displayed. - Page 31 Scroll to select OK box. Press Robomow will not operate on the hours you have set. Inactive hours are the same for all days of the week If too many hours have been deactivated relative to your lawn size, Check Inactive Time message will be displayed.
- Page 32 Robomow Operation 4.3.2.2 Interval 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. Grass growth rate changes during the year (depending on temperature, grass type, fertilizing and etc.).
- Page 33 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 34 Update Distance. Scroll to enter the Updated Distance. Press Learn Distance: Place Robomow in the Base Station. Scroll to select Learn Distance Press Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire. When Robomow passes the zone entry by about 5 m (16 ft.) – Press .
- Page 35 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. To change the Edge Terminate settings of a Separated Zone: There are two methods of updating Edge Terminate: Set Distance and Learn Distance.
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Page 36: Mower Options
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 37 Scroll to slide Sensitivity bar. Press The current reading of the Rain Sensor is displayed. Robomow detects rain when the Reading value is below the set Sensitivity value. The higher the Sensitivity setting, the more sensitive Robomow...
- Page 38 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. To Set Time Press to select Set Time.
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Page 39: Manual Operation
Manual Operation is used when mowing the lawn at unscheduled times, or when the lawn has to be cleared of people and debris before the mowing starts. To initiate Manual Operation when Robomow is at the Base Station: Press Scroll to choose the Zone you want Robomow to mow (you can choose between Main and Sub-Zone if exist). -
Page 40: Chapter 5 Using The Power Box
A short beep indicates On. A flash indicates Off. To Disable the Automatic Operation This option is used to Disable the Automatic Operation of Robomow according to its predetermined settings. Disabling the Automatic Operation does not prevent Manual Operation from the mower itself. -
Page 41: Chapter 6 Charging
Power Box Charging Out of Season During out of season months, such as winter, it is required to keep Robomow continuously charged to avoid damage to the batteries. The mower should be stored and charged at temperature higher then -10ºC. - Page 42 When the Battery is fully charged Ready message will be Display. Keep the mower connected through out the winter. Once the season starts, just place Robomow in its Base Station to begin automatic operation as the season before.
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Page 43: 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. - Page 44 - If Robomow has driven onto an obstacle, 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: - The Front Wheel has left the ground for too Exclude this from the mowing area.
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Page 45: Other Problems
(see Section 4.3.2 Increase / Decrease Operations). - For best cut, operate Robomow when the grass is dry. It is - Grass is wet. recommended no to mow in the early morning hours. - Accumulation of grass clippings around the - Switch off the Safety Switch and use heavy gloves to blade. - Page 46 - Move the Base Station within 3 meters from a corner. corner of the lawn - Robomow does not complete mowing at the - Minimize the Inactive Time windows to allow Robomow min. time, due to inactive time during the to complete the Mowing Cycle faster and to achieve even Mowing Cycle.
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Page 47: Chapter 8 Specifications
Robomow RS 630 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). -
Page 48: 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. -
Page 49: Maintenance Of The Blades
Robomow RS 630 Maintenance of the Blades Examine the cutting blades for damage once a month. Use only sharp blades. Replace any damaged blades. Replace blades according to the table below, or more often if they are severely dulled. -
Page 50: Disposing The Old Battery Pack
Splicing the Perimeter Wire If the Perimeter Wire needs to be spliced: Use the connectors supplied in Robomow’s box. It is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection. IMPORTANT Before slicing the Primeter Wire disconnect Power Box from plug socket. -
Page 51: Chapter 10 Accessories
Robomow RS 630 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... -
Page 52: Chapter 11 Tips For Maintaining Your Lawn
Keep your mower blades sharp. Sharp blades provide a clean, safe and efficient cut. Dull mower blades will tear and shred the tips of the grass, which can provide an entry point for disease organisms and weaken the grass plant. It is recommended to replace both Robomow blades once a year. Thatch Clippings and thatch are simply not connected. -
Page 53: Warranty Card
Warranty Card 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. - Page 54 / www.robomow.eu...
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robomow RS630 falis to go to back to charging station after 45 minutes of mowing. Battery is totally drained. battery was just replaced.