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Wolf Garten Robo Scooter 1800 Operating Instructions Manual

Wolf Garten Robo Scooter 1800 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Robo Scooter 1800 ® Robo Scooter 3000 Original operating instructions - en...

  • Page 3: Safety Advise

    Introduction CE approved. All rights reserved. Product, product specifications and this document are subject to change without notice. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Thank you for purchasing our product. We know that you will enjoy the extra free time you will have while using the unit to mow your lawn.

  • Page 4: Warning Decal Definitions

    Warning Decal Definitions These are the symbols on the unit; Read them carefully before operating. 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 6: Safety Features

    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 the unit. All modifications are made at your own risk. 33. Maintenance/ Servicing of the unit should be according to manufacturer instructions. 34.
  • Page 7 Introduction How the Unit Works for You Perform a One-Time Setup before operating the unit 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 11: "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 12: Select Base Station Location

    Separated Zone larger than 200 m² (2150 ft²) Separated Zone larger than 200 m² (2150 ft²) para parat O ti O ti Optional Power Box A separated zone that requires more than a & Base Station single operation to completely mow the area This large separated area needs a separate operation of the mower.

  • Page 13: Determine Power Box Location

    Planning Ahead Determine Power Box Location The Power Box will be connected to the Base Station. Power Box fixed to the wall Select a suitable location for the Power Box to be mounted on the wall near the plug socket. The unit’s 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable will be connected to Max 20 m the Power Box.
  • Page 14 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. In certain cases, near bodies of water such as pools and ponds, or great height differences such as cliffs, it is required to maintain a greater distance from the Edge (see Section 2.3).

  • Page 15: 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 16: Special Cases Of Perimeter Wire Setup

    Area outside perimeter – has a wall as an protected objects. 2.1.2 Laying the Perimeter Wire The Perimeter Wire is secured to the ground by the pegs supplied with the unit. 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 17 Initial Setup 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 18 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 Starting the Sub-Zone Passage setup numbered 1 –...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Fastening Perimeter Wire To The Ground

    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. Set the Perimeter Wire at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) from the water (or chasm). At least You may provide a fence or another barrier along the lawn’s edge by the 1.2 m (4 ft.) water, so the unit will surely detect it.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Placing The Base Station

    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 23: Installing The Power Box

    Initial Setup Installing the Power Box The Power Box MUST 2.8.1 Determining Power Box Location be mounted vertically y y 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 24: Chapter 3 Preparing The Unit

    Chapter 3 Preparing the Unit Before using the unit for the first time, you have to perform some simple preliminary settings. Once preparations are complete, your unit 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: Lift the Door panel at the top of the mower.

  • Page 25: Select Language

    Preparing the Unit If you wish to quit the process during setup: Press to proceed 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. 3.3.3 Set Time: Scroll to select a value hh:mm.
  • Page 26 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 27: After Setup Is Complete

    Preparing the Unit If you do have Sub-Zone(s): Scroll to select mark. Press 3.3.9 Going to Sub-Zone 1 The unit will follow the Perimeter Wire around the edge towards the Sub-Zone. 3.3.10 Press STOP at Zone Entry When the unit 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 28: Automatic Operation

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

  • Page 29: Menu Structure

    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 the unit. (Section 4.4.4) (Section 4.3.4) (Section 4.4.5)
  • Page 30 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. Press Set the start and end times for this time slot.
  • Page 31 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.). The default Interval is Twice a week.
  • Page 32 4.3.3.1 Add Press to add Zone(s) If you are adding a Sub-Zone: Press to select Sub-Zone Press to select By Distance. Place the unit in the Base Station. Press The unit will follow the Perimeter Wire. Press at Zone Entry when the mower is at least 5 m (16 ft.) inside the added Sub-Zone.
  • Page 33 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. To change the Area of a Sub-Zone: Scroll to select the Sub-Zone you want to edit.
  • Page 34 To edit a Separated Zone: The following can be changed for a Separated Zone: Area, Edge Terminate and Base Station. 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 the unit how far to mow the edge before starting to mow the inner lawn.

  • Page 35: Mower Options

    Operation 4.3.5 Near Wire Follow In the Main Zone, when the unit completes its operation, or when the Home button instructs it to Go To Base, it drives itself to the Base Station. The unit drives along the Perimeter Wire with a dynamic offset (not centered) to prevent wheel tracks along the same path.

  • Page 36: Rain Sensor

    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 37 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.

  • Page 39: Manual Operation

    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 the unit is at the Base Station: Press Scroll to choose the Zone you want the unit to mow (you can choose between Main and Sub-...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Chapter 6 Charging

    Chapter 6 Charging Shock, injury, electrocution hazard! Never use the Power Box or charge the unit 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 unit. Important: It is recommended to place the Power Box in a sheltered, dry location.
  • Page 42 Charging Charging will begin immediately, and the LCD will display: 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 the unit in its Base Station to begin automatic operation as the season before.

  • Page 43: Text Error-Messages

    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Text error-messages The unit 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. Usually, if the mower stops, a message is displayed.
  • Page 44 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. - Do not include area with very steep slopes. - The unit does not succeed to turn in place at Cross Outside the edge and it causes the mower to slip out of...
  • Page 45 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 46: Specifications

    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 47: Chapter 9 Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and Storage Chapter 9 Maintenance and Storage Maintenance of the Mowing Deck The unit 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 48: Maintenance Of The Blades

    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. Lawn Size Instructions At the end of the season, swap the blades, Less than 1000 m placing the left blade on the right motor, and the (11000 ft...

  • Page 49: Warranty

    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 51: Chapter 11 Tips For Maintaining Your Lawn

    Tips for maintaining your lawn Chapter 11 Tips for maintaining your lawn 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 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD, LLC (“MTD”) The engine or component parts thereof. These items may with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable States and/or its territories and possessions.

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