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  • Page 1 Original Operating Instructions Robotic Mower Operating Manual 2015 WWW.ROBOMOW.COM...

  • 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: How Robomow Works For You

    ! 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: Operation Method

    - The Operating Panel on the top of Robomow is where you manage the mower and operating settings. - Availability - The mowing width of Robomow (56cm / 22”) and the powerful cutting system help Robomow to finish the job very fast and leave your lawn free for the family to enjoy.
  • Page 8 Perimeter Wire operation mode and reactivate it as only, not available in all markets) Used to create a virtual wall for your Robomow. needed. Also provides indication of Used to manually drive and mow anywhere. Robomow’s status (Docking or Operating) and the Perimeter Wire’s health.

  • 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...

  • Page 10: 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 11: Chapter 1 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 12 U Is your grass area one continuous area? U Are parts of your lawn separated from the Main Zone? U Is there a Narrow Pass that is wide enough for Robomow to drive through between these zones: 1.2 – 5 meters (4 – 16 ft.)?

  • Page 13: Separated Zones" Type Lawn

    U Are parts of your lawn separated by a gravel path or similar material that may damage the mower’s blades? U 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 14: 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: P They generate a small signal along the Perimeter Wire (very low voltage), which serves as an “invisible wall”...

  • Page 15: Determine Power Box Location

    Perimeter Slope 10% slope. In Lawn Slope P Robomow can mow areas inside the working area that slope up to 35% (1.1 rise per 3.3 ft). P Tip: If the mower tilts off the ground while climbing 100 cm (3.3 ft.) a slope, it is too steep.
  • Page 16 Robomow S Models Planning Ahead 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”)

  • Page 17: 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 18: Special Cases Of Perimeter Wire Setup

    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. Later, after testing the wire setup, you will insert all necessary pegs.
  • Page 19 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 20 Robomow S 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

    P 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 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 S 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

    Setup process. P Make sure the Power Box is plugged in. P Place Robomow inside the lawn, approximately 3 m (10 ft.) in front of the Base Station, facing the Perimeter Wire. IMPORTANT ! In order to restart the One-Time Setup at any point press and hold STOP + Down arrow buttons together for more than 4 seconds, as shown on the drawing to the right.
  • Page 27 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 28 Testing Wire... Robomow follows the wire around the edge to test the wire position. P 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...

  • Page 29: After Setup Is Complete

    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 – Press Stop to learn the distance from the Base Station to Sub-Zone Entry.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 Robomow Operation

    Mowing Frequency 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 31: 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 32 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 33 Robomow Operation 4.3.2.2 Mowing Frequency P The Mowing Frequency option controls the frequency of mowing cycles. Higher frequency creates shorter growth periods. Lower frequency allows for longer grass growth periods. P Grass growth rate changes during the year (depending on temperature, grass type, fertilizing and etc.).
  • Page 34 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 S T O P at Zone Entry when the mower is at least 5 m (16 ft.) inside the added Sub-Zone.
  • Page 35 Press to 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 36 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. P To change the Edge Terminate settings of a Separated Zone: There are two methods of updating Edge Terminate: Set Distance and Learn Distance.
  • Page 37 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: Mower Options

    Zone. Press Scroll to select On/Off. Press to select On/Off. Mower Options You may change several of Robomow’s default settings. Use the Mower Options menu to select these options. 4.4.1 Child Lock Child Lock feature prevents accidental pressing of keys (buttons), especially by children.
  • Page 39 Scroll to slide Sensitivity bar. Press P The current reading of the Rain Sensor is displayed. P Robomow detects rain when the Reading value is below the set Sensitivity value. P The higher the Sensitivity setting, the more sensitive Robomow...
  • Page 40 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Chapter 6 Charging

    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.
  • Page 44 P Charging will begin immediately, and the LCD will display: P When the Battery is fully charged Ready message will be displayed P Once the season starts, just place Robomow in its Base Station to begin automatic operation as the season before.

  • Page 45: 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 46 - 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.
  • Page 47 Perimeter Wire loop. button. - Check the ground for holes or indentions, where the - Robomow got stuck in place. It cannot continue mower has stopped and fill it with dirt and level off – driving.

  • Page 48: Other Problems

    - If it is the fast growing season – use Robomow more frequently to maintain the lawn (see Section 4.3.2 - Mowing Extent). - For best cut, operate Robomow when the grass is dry. It is - Grass is wet. recommended no to mow in the early morning hours.
  • Page 49 None. If the rain has stopped, wait at least for another 30 minutes. If it there was no any raining at all, consider adjusting rain sensor’s sensitivity (see Section 4.4.3) or call Robomow Hotline. The mower is switched off Switch on the Safety Switch.
  • Page 50 Robomow S models Code Description Corrective Action Automatic operation is disabled by Program On/Off menu Enable automatic operation through Program On/Off menu (see Section 4.3.8). Automatic operation is put on pause by the Power Box Un-pause automatic operation on the Power Box or through the Program On/Off menu (see Section 5.3).

  • Page 51: Chapter 8 Specifications

    Batteries and Charging (RS630 model) 26V Lithium Iron-Phosphate Battery (LiFePO4) 6Ah Charging Time – Max. 2 hours. Anti-Theft Code Write down your 4-digit Anti-Theft code. Return here, if you ever forget the code. ____ ____ ____ ____ Robomow Serial Number _______________________...

  • Page 52: 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 53: Maintenance Of The Blades

    Robomow S 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 54: Disposing The Old Battery Pack

    P Follow the instructions in Section 6.2 (Charging Out of Season). Winter Service P To allow better maintenance and to keep Robomow in a good condition, it is recommended to bring your Robomow to a certified Robomow dealer for a service prior to winter storage.

  • Page 55: Chapter 10 Accessories

    Perimeter Switch. Perimeter Wire Break Detector GSM Module* Used for finding the exact location Enables remote alerts of a break in the Perimeter Wire. through the Robomow App. (*) Not available in all markets...

  • Page 56: 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 57: Warranty Card

    Warranty Card S Series Limited Warranty Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the S series ‘Product’ is free from defects in materials and workmanship when used under normal residential* purposes for a period of three years** (on RS models purchased in Europe), two years (on MS 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.
  • Page 58 Original Operating Instructions (EN) Robotic Mower Operating Manual RS612 / RS622 / RS630 MS1000 / MS1800 WWW.ROBOMOW.COM / WWW.ROBOMOW.EU DOCXXXXA...
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