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Table of Contents

Safety Warnings & Precautions ………………………………………….….……… 5

Safety Features …………………………………………………………….….…..…. 8

What’s in the Box ……………………………………………………………….…... 10

Chapter 1 – Perimeter Wire Setup………………………………………….….….. 12

Chapter 2 – Preparing the Robomow

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Chapter 3 – Manual & Automatic Operation…………………………………….…29

Chapter 4 – Charging …..……………………………………………………………34

Chapter 5 – Settings and Advanced Features …..……………….…………….…37

Chapter 6 – Text Messages and Troubleshooting……………………………..….42

Chapter 7 – Specifications………………………………………………….………..48

Chapter 8 – Maintenance and Storage…………………………………………..…49

Chapter 9 – Accessories …………..…………………………..……………….…...52

Tips for maintaining your lawn …….………………………………………………..53

Limited warranty ……….……………………………………………………………..54

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Page 1: ...Operating Safety Manual RL350 550 850 www friendlyrobotics com DOC0099A ...

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Page 4: ... following National standard and draft were taken into consideration when testing the machine BS 3456 Part 2 Section 2 42 1997 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Section 2 42 Battery operated lawnmowers PrEN 50338 1999 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Particular requirements for pedestrian controlled battery powered electrical lawnmowers Noise level testing ...

Page 5: ...now 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 You will be impressed with your lawn s appearance and best of all Robomow did it for you IMPORTANT The following pages contain important safety and operating in...

Page 6: ...er 2 Preparing the Robomow 22 Chapter 3 Manual Automatic Operation 29 Chapter 4 Charging 34 Chapter 5 Settings and Advanced Features 37 Chapter 6 Text Messages and Troubleshooting 42 Chapter 7 Specifications 48 Chapter 8 Maintenance and Storage 49 Chapter 9 Accessories 52 Tips for maintaining your lawn 53 Limited warranty 54 4 ...

Page 7: ...ually inspect the blades for wear or damage Replace any worn or damaged blades 11 Only use accessories and attachments designed for this product Operation 12 Never let Robomow operate without supervision 13 When using the Manual Controller mow only in daylight or in a good artificial light 14 Do not operate Robomow using the manual controller when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear subst...

Page 8: ...yte is corrosive and may damage the eyes or skin 38 Wear eye protection and use gloves when installing the perimeter wire and driving the wire stakes pegs Firmly drive all pegs in order to keep the wire from becoming a tripping hazard 39 Do not use the power supply if the cord has damaged 40 Transport to safely move from or within the working area 1 Use caution when lifting Robomow it s heavy Befo...

Page 9: ...perating take caution 4 Keep children pets and bystanders away from mower 5 Sharp rotating blades Keep hands away and do not attempt to lift mower from this area 6 Sharp rotating blades Keep feet away CAUTION Remove battery power pack before attempting to lift the mower for any reason DANGER Sharp rotating blades Keep hands and feet away Serious injury can occur 1 2 3 4 5 6 Do not dispose RoboMowe...

Page 10: ... finger actions in order to engage the mower blades Once engaged the mower blade button must remain depressed to continue blade operation Once released the two step engagement process must be repeated 7 Electronically Controlled Charging System The Robomow is equipped with an on board charge control system This allows you to keep the Power Supply connected at all times even after the battery is fu...

Page 11: ... an obstacle that is unable to activate the bumper sensor preventing it from moving or a problem landscape area has caused the mower to get stuck and is preventing it from moving 12 Automatic departure warning alert When the mower is scheduled to depart the Docking Station automatically per a scheduled time a warning buzzer and the operating lamp will activate 5 minutes prior to departure This is ...

Page 12: ...e to the ground around the lawn perimeter and around obstacles 6 7 Wire Used to create a virtual wall for your Robomow 7 8 8 Perimeter Switch C Cell Batteries Activates the perimeter wire which defines the area in which the Robomow will operate 9 9 Perimeter Switch Mounting Stake Used for supporting the perimeter switch in the lawn 10 Wire connectors Used for splicing wires as needed 11 10 11 Plot...

Page 13: ...r wire called the Perimeter Switch When turned on this signal is carried through the perimeter wire creating what we define as a virtual wall The virtual wall is visible only to the Robomow keeping the Robomow where you want it on your lawn The perimeter switch must be turned on to activate the perimeter wire before the Robomow will operate Perimeter switch turned on to generate signal Virtual wal...

Page 14: ...e wire at each of the Perimeter Switch locations Figure 1 1 Two separated zones Back Yard Perimeter Switch Front Yard Perimeter Switch Fence In figure 1 1 the front yard and the back yard are physically separated by fence The fence prevents the Robomow from moving freely between the front and the back In this example there are two zones one for the front and one for the back Knowing ahead of time ...

Page 15: ...itially place a minimum number of pegs to fasten the wire down You will want to test the proper position of the wire for the edge mowing process and you may find some areas where you will need to move the wire position slightly See section 2 8 for details on testing You can lightly insert pegs into the ground by hand to hold the wire temporarily in place before driving the pegs to the ground level...

Page 16: ...rea 90 degrees Incorrect corner setup Figure 1 4 Proper Setup in Sharp Corners 1 5 Narrow Areas And Narrow Passes There is a limitation to the width of an area the Robomow can effectively navigate through in order to move into another larger but attached area A narrow pass is defined as an area that narrows down substantially from the initial width and in which the Robomow must pass through in ord...

Page 17: ...sily work in the lawn with both types of obstacles however for the most gentle and silent operation it is preferable to demarcate all fixed objects in and around the working area If you are unsure about a particular obstacle it is best to exclude it with the perimeter wire It will have no effect on the efficiency of the mower and can later be removed if not needed To create a perimeter island take...

Page 18: ... section but will still recognize the perimeter island By allowing this multiple obstacles in a given lawn will have little effect on free movement of the Robomow or its efficiency Figure 1 7 Two Zone Setup Large trees OK to be treated as an obstacle and not excluded with the perimeter wire Be sure they are at least 4 feet 1 2m from the perimeter Width must be greater than 5 5 feet 1 7 m measured ...

Page 19: ...erate with the greatest efficiency even if it is more than one or two zones You will quickly find that mowing the lawn in these zones is an easy process that will allow you greater flexibility in your mowing habits The Robomow gives you the ability to control the operating time for each zone independently up to four different zones In this way if one zone needs a shorter operating time than anothe...

Page 20: ...While the picture shows two wires separate they should be adjacent Maximum length of wire connected to the Perimeter Switch in one loop is 1000ft 300m Perimeter Switch Zone B Zone A Zone C Zone C Front Yard Zone A Back Yard Zone B Perimeter Switch Plot connector for Perimeter Switch connection Plot connector for Perimeter Switch connection Figure 1 8 c Three separate zones Each operated separately...

Page 21: ...empting to mow sloped areas that are too steep for automatic operation of the Robomow insure that you can maintain a safe and sure footing before attempting to mow Cut across slopes for safety Always wear appropriate closed toe shoes when operating the Robomow manually WARNING Once the perimeter wire is completed and pegged to the ground the last step to complete is attaching the Perimeter Switch ...

Page 22: ...older as shown in Figure 1 12 and reassemble the Perimeter Switch Figure 1 12 Inserting Batteries Figure 1 11 Squeeze to remove cover 1 10 Test the Perimeter Switch Plug the perimeter wire connector into the Perimeter Switch see figure 1 13 and press the ON button A small flashing green light next to the ON button indicates the system is on and functioning correctly The Perimeter Switch also has a...

Page 23: ...meter Switch also comes with a large stake that fastens to the back of the perimeter switch making movement from one plot to another easier by allowing you to disconnect the switch and move it with the stake still attached Simply stick it into the dirt and plug it into the perimeter wire for each plot See Figure 1 15 Another placement option is to mount the switch onto a vertical surface such as a...

Page 24: ... contained in a small plastic bag attached to the top of the Power Pack Remove the Power Pack from the Robomow and insert the fuse The fuse can be inserted in either direction See Figure 2 2 Carefully lower the Power Pack into the Robomow The Robomow now will power up wake up The Power Pack is charged at the factory and has plenty of power to perform the initial setup and test run However after th...

Page 25: ...d to cancel a selection shown in the LCD window when making user selections It is also used as a means to reverse back out of the menu options that can be accessed in user options returning you to the main screen 4 GO Start button the main operating button for automatic operation In addition it is used as a button for making or confirming selections made under user options in the LCD window 5 Stop...

Page 26: ...ler and using it in the manual mode Driving the Robomow using the Manual Controller Figure 2 4 Manually Driving Robomow 2 4 Driving the Robomow In order to drive and move the Robomow using the Manual Controller place your finger in the indention of the mower at the front left of the Manual Controller and pivot it upwards allowing you to grasp and remove the Manual Controller Figure 2 3 Driving is ...

Page 27: ...ed or lowered See Figure 2 7 The ground height adjustment is located in the Power Pack compartment of the mower See Figure 2 8 It has two positions upper and lower RL550 Europe has three upper lower and middle The lower position closest to the bottom of the Power Pack compartment provides the highest level of ground clearance while the upper position farthest from the bottom of the Power Pack comp...

Page 28: ...top Turn the Perimeter Switch on to activate the perimeter wire as it must be in operation to perform this process You will now be at the first display as seen in Figure 2 10 Follow the sequence pictured in Figure 2 10 to complete this process During the calibration process the Robomow will begin rotating slowly in a circle pausing from time to time The Robomow can make up to four complete circles...

Page 29: ...Press GO Zone A MAX Zone A MAX Press GO Calibration Req Press GO Dock Zone MAX Not Set Scroll Set Country Press GO Test Passed Press C Activate Motors Press GO Press GO Dock Zone MAX USA Confirm USA Confirm Press GO Dock Zone MAX Press GO Calibration Req Press GO Not Set Scroll Set Country Press GO Test Passed Press C Activate Motors Press GO Press GO Zone A MAX USA Confirm USA Confirm Press GO Zo...

Page 30: ...on Press GO Press GO Scroll down twice to Wire position option Wire position Press GO to test Press GO Zones setup Press GO Press GO Press GO Figure 2 12 Wire Position menu option Walk along the side of the Robomow while it is following the edge At any point where the mower position is too far to the outer edge of the lawn area note this area and slightly move the wire towards the interior For exa...

Page 31: ...ter wire using the small green connector If the low battery light is flashing insert fresh c cell alkaline batteries If this does not correct the problem refer to Chapter 6 Text Messages and Troubleshooting for further help No Wire Signal Figure 3 0 No Wire Signal Display Starting point Figure 3 1 Positioning RoboMower on Lawn Front pointed to perimeter wire 3 feet 1 m 3 2 Positioning Robomow On T...

Page 32: ...ire at about the center of the mower It will now begin mowing the edge completing one to two complete passes around the perimeter At the point the Robomow is satisfied the perimeter has been cut it will stop and then rotate towards the inner area of the lawn It will then drive into the lawn and begin what is called the scanning process This is simply the methodical mowing of the lawn using the adv...

Page 33: ...rea where it is stored and charged See Chapter 4 Charging for more on charging instructions The LCD will display a text message as seen in Figure 3 7 if the mowing time is set to the default time of MAX or the message as shown in Figure 3 8 if the mowing time has been selected to any time other than MAX If the Robomow has completed its mowing and it is more than 20 minutes before you arrive to mov...

Page 34: ...ll cease movement Figure 3 10 Manual driving has a slow and fast speed You can change the speed to the other level at any time by pressing the speed button once while driving Another press and the speed returns to the opposite level See Figure 3 10 Serious injury can occur Always wear appropriate footwear when driving and using Robomow in the manual mode Keep a safe distance from the mower when op...

Page 35: ... and hold C button Step 2 While holding the C button press the Mow button with your left thumb The blades will now start Step 3 Release the C button Maintain pressure on the Mow button with your left thumb Navigate and drive the mower using your right thumb on the navigator pad 33 ...

Page 36: ...ng on conditions There is a fast charger available as an accessory See the accessories available for your Robomow in Chapter 9 4 2 Charging Using the Standard Indoor Power Supply Connected to the Charging Socket Connect the Indoor Power Supply to a regular household receptacle 120 Volts AC models outside the US utilize 230 volts mains power and the output lead of the Power Supply Figure 4 2 into t...

Page 37: ...Important The Power Supply is IN DOOR USE ONLY place it in a sheltered place dry location which is well ventilated and not exposed to direct sunlight 4 3 Power Management Charging Alerts The Robomow is equipped with a sophisticated power management and alert system that operates at two levels 1 to use the energy provided from the Power Pack in the most efficient manner during operation and non ope...

Page 38: ...a higher priority in the power management system than Time Completed for the obvious reason that the Power Pack voltage is at a lower level For this reason immediately following a Recharge Battery message the Robomow will emit a buzzer sound every 30 seconds for the next 20 minutes in order to alert you that the mowing session is completed and it is now time to re connect the Power Supply to the R...

Page 39: ...the menu items as shown in figure 5 2 The GO button is used as a means to select or confirm different menu options or settings By pressing the GO button it will generally select or confirm what is shown on the second line of the LCD text message There are several settings for which the operator can make changes to or features to enable disable Pressing the C button at any time during the menu sele...

Page 40: ...Press GO Work time Press GO Learn edge Press GO Learn edge Press GO Set default edge Press GO Set default edge Press GO Figure 5 4 Zones setup options 5 2 1 1 Work Time Allows the user the option of setting the operating time from the MAX default setting to times ranging from 20 minutes up to 2 40 hours 1 40 hours in RL350 Figure 5 5 This option is available for up to 4 different zones Dock Zone Z...

Page 41: ... to each zone so be sure you have selected the correct zone where you want the edge learned Use the Up or Down arrow keys to scroll to the User Options display and press GO Press GO Press GO Scroll down to the zone you want to learn the edge distance Figure 5 6 Press GO Scroll down once to Learn edge option Press GO Driving around perimeter Follow the mower and press the Stop button when the desir...

Page 42: ...Press GO Charging temp Press GO Indicates the total number of hours the mower has been in operation Indicates the last battery run time till Recharge battery is displayed Displays the current voltage of the Power Pack Displays the temperature inside the Robomow Displays the part number of the Main Board Displays the software version operating in this mower Displays the charging voltage Displays th...

Page 43: ...ock the keys It is strongly recommended to use the Child Guard Safety Guard menu option in order to prevent operation by children or other who are not familiar with the safe operation of the Robomow 5 5 Safety Tests When selected the safety test feature will allow you to test the primary safety devices on the Robomow 1 front and rear bumpers 2 lift sensor and 3 the Manual Controller buttons Follow...

Page 44: ... only Follow prompts on LCD to calibrate mower Charging Failure The charging process is not active Contact service provider Check Mow Height Mowing motors have faced over current for too long or some obstacle is stuck or wrapped around the blades Something is preventing a blade from rotating freely Severe grass accumulation under the mowing deck rope or similar object wrapped around mowing blade O...

Page 45: ...n Child lock can be deactivated under User preferences Low temp Disc charger Robomow is charged through the plug and ambience temperature is out of range below 32 ºF 0 ºC disconnect the Power Supply plug from the Robomow Robomow charging is not allowed when the ambience temperature is going down below 32ºF 0ºC Disconnect the Power Supply plug and wait until the temperature will go down or take the...

Page 46: ...g for signal Robomow has stopped the operation in Dock zone because there is no signal received from the Charging Station Check the power to the Charging Station There is electrical power interruption There is no need to do anything Robomow will renew automatically the operation if the power will come back within an hour from the break 6 2 Other Operational or Fault Problems Problem Encountered Pr...

Page 47: ...screen Power Pack has been discharged from lack of charge maintenance It is required for the Power Supply to remain connected to the Robomow when not in use Failure to do so can cause permanent Power Pack damage Contact your service provider Robomow drives but blades will not mow Mowing has been turned to off Change back on under User Preferences Power Pack is not fully charged Connect the Power S...

Page 48: ...X Power Pack nearing natural end of life Replace Power Pack and follow maintenance instructions in manual Grass is extremely overgrown or very wet Raise cutting height Always mow the grass frequently enough to prevent over growth Refrain from cutting wet grass Large patches of uncut grass remain after Robomow has completed mowing Power Pack capacity is damaged from poor maintenance Replace Power P...

Page 49: ...e Manual Controller and follow the sequence listed 1 Press C button 2 Press GO button twice 3 Press Down arrow 3 times 4 Press GO button once 5 Using the arrow scroll to the correct language 6 Press GO to confirm this selection Grass is not cut low enough mulching is not good enough If your Robomow was purchased in the US or Canada it is equipped with high cut blades Replace blades to low cut Gras...

Page 50: ...ons Top Bottom Dimensions 89cm l x 66 5cm w x 31 5cm h 35 x 26 x 12 5 Weight 22 6kg 50lb Unit 12 6kg 28lb Power Pack Front Noise level 85 db A Mowing Width 3 Blades and a total cutting width of 53cm 21 Cuts 1 5cm outside the wheels Mowing Height 6 settings at the front and 2 at the rear High Cut Blade 44 81mm 1 75 3 25 Low Cut Blade 26 63mm 1 2 5 Rear Blade Motor RPM 5800 RPM Equivalent Mowing Pow...

Page 51: ...k needs to be inspected and cleaned if necessary between operations The Robomow is a dedicated mulching mower and may accumulate clippings under the mowing deck particularly when mowing wet and damp grass Figure 8 2 Most grass accumulation can be removed using a small wooden stick or similar object Carefully scrape the collected grass debris from under the mowing deck If necessary remove the blade...

Page 52: ...ocking tabs on each side of blade retainer then pull blade assembly off away from mower When reinstalling the blade line up the mating splines and push until a firm click is heard indicating a proper seating of the blade onto the shaft Squeeze here Squeeze here Locking tabs Mating spline Using a wooden stick or similar object clean accumulated grass from these areas of the mowing deck Remove blade...

Page 53: ...Make sure it is tight Important Information Twisted cables or a screw terminal insulated with insulation tape is not a satisfactory splice Soil moisture will cause the conductors to oxidize and after a while result in broken circuit 1 2 3 Figure 8 3 8 7 Winter Storage Power Pack Fully charge the Power Pack till Ready keep charging is displayed and store it separately from the Robomow off the groun...

Page 54: ...zones Power Pack Convenience of increasing capacity with a second battery Blade Set Keep a spare blade set on hand Sharp blades are important for safety and good cutting performance External Charger Recharges the primary or additional Power Pack outside of the mower Wire connector Used for repairing or splicing wires as needed Plot connector Used for connecting the completed perimeter wire set up ...

Page 55: ...fore the heat of the sun causes evaporation Your lawn needs 1 to 1 1 2 3 4cm of water weekly Deep watering allows grass to develop a deep root system enabling the lawn to resist disease and drought Do not over water Too much water is not only wasteful but can also increase turf growth which requires more frequent mowing Let the soil partially dry out between watering Water when the top two inches ...

Page 56: ...endly Robotics authorized repair facility Repairs necessary due to improper battery care and or improper charging process such as charging in wet conditions electrical supply irregularities or failure to properly prepare the mower or battery prior to any period of non use Repairs necessary due to water damage other than incidental rain exposure repairs due to lighting or other acts of God Instruct...

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