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Table of Contents

1 Perimeter Switch Installation ............................................................................1.1

Switch location, switch power requirements and mounting instructions.

2 Perimeter Wire Installation ................................................................................2.1

Wire layout, using the measuring stick, yard obstacles, and mowing multiple plots.

3 Activating RL500................................................................................................3.1

Setting the cutting height, charging RL500, and manual “driving.”

4 Manual Controller and Menu Options ..............................................................4.1

Lists the main keypad functions and describes the menu options

5 Charging RL500..................................................................................................51

Properly charging your unit.

6 Care and Maintenance ......................................................................................6.1

Normal care and maintenance of your RL500.

7 Manual Mowing ................................................................................................7.1

How to use your RL500 in the Manual Mode.

8 Safety Measurements ........................................................................................8.1

Safety measurements built into your RL500 unit.

9 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................9.1

What to do if your RL500 is not functioning properly.

10 Warnings and Operating Suggestions ............................................................10.1

Common sense operating procedures and safety precautions.

11 Technical Specifications & Accessories ............................................................11.1

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Summary of Contents for RL500

Page 1: ...Owner Operating Manual SMARTHOME COM 1 800 SMART HOME 949 221 9200 http www smarthome com Order 3256 ...

Page 2: ...ay be blocks of text printed in italic type These blocks are notes and or caution notices They are used as follows NOTE A Note indicates important information that helps you make better use of your RL500 Tip A Tip indicates useful hints or suggestions for smoother operation and care of your RL500 A Caution indicates important safety information tips or suggestions for proper handling of your robot...

Page 3: ...ation and operation instructions 4 Review the safety precautions Chapter 9 Please read and make sure you understand the safety precautions and warnings in this manual they are for your protection Do not allow people and or pets on the lawn when RL500 is in operation Owner Operating Manual RL500 Battery Pack Carrying Handle 3 Mulching Blades 21 overall cut Manual Controller Operation Warning Light ...

Page 4: ...functions and describes the menu options 5 Charging RL500 51 Properly charging your unit 6 Care and Maintenance 6 1 Normal care and maintenance of your RL500 7 Manual Mowing 7 1 How to use your RL500 in the Manual Mode 8 Safety Measurements 8 1 Safety measurements built into your RL500 unit 9 Troubleshooting 9 1 What to do if your RL500 is not functioning properly 10 Warnings and Operating Suggest...

Page 5: ...ed for securing the perimeter wire to lawn edges and around obstacles Think of it as a virtual wall for your RL500 5 Perimeter Switch Activates the perimeter wire which defines the area in which RL500 will operate 3 C batteries included 6 Perimeter Switch Mounting Stake For separate plot designation 7 Wire Connectors For splicing wires 8 Fast Connectors For separate plot installation RL500 Battery...

Page 6: ...erimeter switch 1 2 Power Requirements Open the perimeter switch box and insert 3 C batteries as shown fig 1 1 Alkaline batteries recommended 1 3 Mounting the Perimeter Switch Mount the perimeter switch on a wall using two 2 small screws Chapter 1 Perimeter Switch Installation Fig 1 1 Chapter One Perimeter wire Fast Connector Wires from lawn SMARTHOME COM 1 800 SMART HOME 949 221 9200 http www sma...

Page 7: ...row over and cover it Tip If the ground is very dry you may want to water the lawn slightly before staking the wire 2 3 Securing the Perimeter Wire Add pegs wherever the wire is raised above the grass fig 2 1 2 4 Using the RoboRuler There are two measurements on the RoboRuler The shorter distance is used for a lawn edge without obstacles or extreme inclines or declines fig 2 2 The longer distance ...

Page 8: ...uble wire should be parallel and touching so there is not a gap between them Unlike a single wire RL500 does not recognize a double wire and will mow over it It will not enter the wired area around the obstacle Note Use this solution as well on slanted trees branches or roots sticking out or any other obstacle which may scratch the RL500 or cause blade damage Note For illustration purposes the len...

Page 9: ...hten the screws Chapter Two 2 3 Fig 2 6 Flower Bed Lawn Distance from perimeter wire to island wire must be greater than 5 feet Two wires parallel and touching Fig 2 7 Flower Bed Tree Lawn Distance between obstacle and lawn edge is less than 7 ft Mounted Perimeter Switch Mounted Perimeter Switch Chapter 2 Perimeter Wire Installation cont d Fig 2 8 Two wires parallel and touching Flower Bed Closed ...

Page 10: ...us loop fig 2 11 and fig 2 12 and receive power from the same perimeter switch The distance between two adjacent plots should be greater than 6 feet 1 8 m Note For illustration purposes the lengths of wire leading to the perimeter island and between plots appear to have space between them This is not the case these wires must be parallel and touching for the RL500 to function properly Chapter Two ...

Page 11: ...unting stake erect and drive it into the ground up to the appropriate mark Make sure it is at least 3 feet 1m from the perimeter wire so it will not be touched by RL500 The wires leading to the perimeter switch should be touching and taut The ends of the plot wires should be inserted into a fast connector one wire per hole This fast connector can then be joined to the fast connector on the perimet...

Page 12: ...ig 3 1 Note Unless your lawn is smooth and flat it is recommended to operate your unit using the highest ground clearance setting for better maneuverability 3 3 Front Wheel Cutting Height Adjustment Take out the battery pack raise RL500 s front end fig 3 2 and rotate the wheel base fig 3 3 Each click represents one notch of height Note For low mowing adjust rear and front wheel heights If unit los...

Page 13: ... is accurate within a hundred mile radius of your area If setting the Geographic Location is not accurate enough for your yard a Calibration req message will appear The bottom display line should read Calibrate Press green button The display will change to DK Calibration and the bottom display line will say confirm Press green button again and the mower will turn around twice to orient its compass...

Page 14: ...3 9 Operating Press the green button on the control panel A Warming Up message will appear for a few seconds audio will sound RL500 will begin to move forward towards the perimeter wire After positioning itself on the wire RL500 will mow the border one to two times When the border is completely mowed RL500 will turn left into the lawn and begin to mow inside the perimeter wire until the end of its...

Page 15: ...A larger plot may need three consecutive operations and follow ups every other day to achieve an evenly groomed look A medium size plot roughly the size of a tennis court 2500 sq ft 250 sq m will need one operation for the full 2 5 hours of Work time This plot size will probably require mowing every 3 5 days depending on season rain grass type etc Note A larger plot will need another shorter opera...

Page 16: ...al controller to return to a higher sub menu Wherever you are if you press C a few times you will arrive at the original Manual message on the first line and Settings on the second line These are the menu options within Settings and how you may change with them Settings press the green button to enter this menu Sound On choose Set scroll to off OK your selection The display will change to Sound of...

Page 17: ...ue OK your choice and your newly set time will show in front of Zone A The work time is set in increments of 20 minutes You may also choose None will work for zero minutes or not at all or Max until the batteries run down Service Key OK this option and the display will change to 00000 The first zero is underlined and on the right side of the display in brackets is the number of operations your mow...

Page 18: ...ng procedure is recommended for those households where the RL500 is stored in a geographic location where regular winter temperatures often drop below freezing 1 Charge unit until Fully Charged message is displayed 2 Remove the battery and store outside the mower 3 Repeat this process every two months 4 If temperatures should drop below 4 F 20 C follow steps 1 through 3 and store the battery in a ...

Page 19: ...aning Do not attempt to power hose your RL500 Water could damage the unit s electronics 6 4 Blade Replacement RL500 s blades are easy to replace Squeeze the plastic tabs at the base A of the blade and pull toward you B fig 6 2 To put in a new blade simply hold it by its base and push it in until a positive click is heard and felt If a positive click is not heard remove blade and repeat procedure C...

Page 20: ... e g when the RL500 has struck an obstacle with the bumper or mow button is released Note Always wear appropriate footwear and walk behind RL500 and keep a distance of at least 1 foot 30 cm from RL500 s rear bumper Chapter 7 Manual Mowing Chapter Seven 7 1 STEP 1 With right thumb press and Hold C Button STEP 2 With left thumb press and Hold Mow Button until the blades start STEP 3 Release C Button...

Page 21: ... solid obstacle higher than 6 inches 15 cm If the bumpers fail to respond stop RL500 and contact Technical Support for assistance 1 877 MOWBOTS 8 4 Perimeter Wire If the perimeter wire is not active or is cut the RL500 will not operate in automatic mode Caution Do not lift RL500 while operating 8 5 Crossing the Perimeter Wire Mowing blades and rear wheel drive will stop immediately if RL500 is for...

Page 22: ...aught in the grass your lawn may need to be mowed by a conventional lawnmower prior to using your RL500 9 5 RL500 Quits Working User Help Needed Display Remove any obstacles from RL500 s path If the perimeter wire is too close to an obstacle at the lawn s edge reposition the wire Check that the wire does not make an angle less than 90 see 3 10 Move the unit a few feet and restart by pressing the g...

Page 23: ... Battery Fig 9 3 Mowing Problem Fig 9 4 User Help Needed Fig 9 5 Charging Problem Fig 9 6 Wire Too Close Fig 9 7 Path Blocked Fig 9 8 Charging Failure Tech Support Sales 1 877 404 7626 Support 1 877 669 2687 SMARTHOME COM 1 800 SMART HOME 949 221 9200 http www smarthome com Order 3256 ...

Page 24: ...ther objects left on the lawn may be damaged by RL500 10 9 Containing RL500 In addition to laying the perimeter wire a low fence or other physical barrier can be erected as a supplemental containment system for lawns bordering public areas 10 10 Use On Proper Surface Operate RL500 on your lawn only Do not operate RL500 on areas other than lawns except when relocating unit 10 11 Do Not Ride On RL50...

Page 25: ...d lead to the warranty being voided 10 18 Warning Decal Definitions 1 Warning A power tool to be handled carefully 2 Read manual carefully and follow its safety instructions 3 Be careful of flying objects 4 Keep children at a safe distance 5 Keep hands away from blades underneath Do not lift RL500 from this area 6 Keep legs away of sharp blade underneath 7 Keep hands away from blades underneath Do...

Page 26: ...tery Pack 2 x 17 AH 12V sealed lead acid Maintenance Free Mowing Power Comparable to 5 HP gasoline mower Lawn Size Recommended for lawns up to 5 000 ft2 500 m2 Operating Time 2 hours on average Maximum Speed 19 7 sec 5m sec Blade Speed 5800 RPM Chapter Eleven 11 1 Friendly Robotics Customer Service 1 877 404 ROBO 1 877 404 7626 Friendly Robotics Technician Assistance 1 877 MOW BOTS 1 877 669 2687 ...

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