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** See additional installation options in Appendix A **

TIP

The Base Station will be installed at a later stage, after the 

Perimeter Wire is in place.

Watch the proper 
direction of the Base 
Station relative to the 
lawn’s edge

Min 1 m / 3.3 ft

Rule #4:

A minimum of 1 meter / 3.3 

feet from a sprinkler head 

to avoid hitting the mower 

directly and damaging its 

internal components

Summary of Contents for RX12u

Page 1: ...0u RX12u EN User Guide See how to install Original Operating Instructions Questo manuale d istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi it Scopri tutte le offerte per Robomow RX50U o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Macchine Giardinaggio ...

Page 2: ...n I m Robomow Nice to meet you Your safety is important to us Please review this Manual carefully for all safety warnings and take extra caution to keep both children and pets off the lawn when Robomow is in operation ...

Page 3: ...Safety first 2 Installation 15 Quick reference 35 ...

Page 4: ...ORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Warning decal definitions Safety warnings precautions Safety features Do not allow children to use or operate the mower Children must be supervised at all times ...

Page 5: ...areful of thrown objects during operation 4 Keep a safe distance from the mower while it is operating Keep people especially children pets and bystanders away from the area where the mower is operating 5 CAUTION Do not touch rotating blade Keep hands and feet away and do not lift the mower from the ground 6 Remove the disabling device before working on or lifting the mower see Section 3 b 7 Do not...

Page 6: ...rict the age of the operator 3 You are responsible for accidents or for harm to other people or their property 4 It is your responsibility to inform your neighbors about the risks and that it is forbidden to enter your lawn while the mower is operating 5 If your lawn is open to the street and or your neighbors you must be present during the mower s operation to prevent others from accessing your l...

Page 7: ...ff when inspecting or replacing the blade C Operation IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING Do not leave the mower to operate unattended if you know that there are pets children or people in the vicinity Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby 1 Do not operate the mower if any safety feature or any part is damaged worn or inoperable 2 Keep hands and feet away from the cutting blade and ot...

Page 8: ...nnect a damaged power cord to the supply or touch a damaged cord before it is disconnected from the supply as it can lead to contact with live parts 10 Keep the extension power cord away from the blade to prevent the mower from damaging it A damaged power cord can lead to contact with live parts 11 If the power cord becomes damaged or entangled during use detach it from the mains by pulling the pl...

Page 9: ...mower 2 Switch the mower off and carry it by its carrying handle as shown in the picture to the right Over long distances When transporting your mower over long distances make sure it is switched off IMPORTANT It is recommended to keep the original packaging for shipping purposes ...

Page 10: ...nually in slopes greater than 15 degrees or where a firm footing is not possible F Batteries 1 Do not open or damage the battery pack 2 The Battery Pack contains electrolytes In case of an electrolyte leakage from the Battery Pack the following actions should be taken Skin contact Wash the contact areas off immediately with water and soap Eye contact Flush the eyes with plenty of clean water for a...

Page 11: ...n continues call for service 3 Use heavy gloves when inspecting or servicing the blade 4 Do not perform maintenance barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear suitable work shoes and long trousers 5 Replace worn or damaged parts for your safety 6 Use only original equipment and accessories It is not permitted to modify the original design of the mower All modifications are made at your own risk ...

Page 12: ... from ending up in landfill sites and to protect and improve the quality of the environment 2 Do not dispose of the mower or any other of its parts includingthePowerSupplyandBaseStation asunsorted municipal waste they should be collected separately 3 Ask your local distributor dealer about return and collection systems availability 4 Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire and do not place us...

Page 13: ...n A Child Lock The Child Lock prevents unintended operation of the mower by an accidental press of one of the buttons Only pressing two buttons in the right order will initiate the operation It is required to activate the Child Lock feature if children under age 6 may come in contact with the mower B Disabling Device The Disabling Device will prevent anyone from operating the mower when it is remo...

Page 14: ...ower collides with an obstacle it will stop the rotation of the blade immediately will stop movement in that direction and reverse itself away from the obstacle F Emergency Stop Button Pressing the STOP button at any time during operation will stop the mower and the blade immediately G GO ON OFF button The GO ON OFF button allows to completely power off your mower Switching the mower off will prev...

Page 15: ...gh the Base Station In the event the Perimeter Wire signal is turned off the mower will stop operating I Anti Theft not applicable to models for lawns under 200 m2 The theft protection function will prevent anyone from using or driving the mower unless they unlock it by connecting to it with a registered mobile device ...

Page 16: ...14 Let s get started Can t wait to mow your lawn ...

Page 17: ... This kind of random movement provides the perfect cut and ensures complete coverage of your lawn At the end of each mowing ride your mower will follow the Perimeter Wire and automatically return to the Base Station for charging After a quick and simple installation you will be ready to enjoy your free time while your new friend looks after your lawn ...

Page 18: ...ation location Lay the wire Wire your lawn Power up Connect Everything GO Your mower is ready Set base Install the Base Station Correct installation of your mower will ensure maximum results This is what it takes to prepare it to do a perfect job for you ...

Page 19: ...is where the mower recharges Perimeter Wire with a plot connector Marks the working area for your mower Not provided with Pro XR1 models Wire Pegs For securing the wire to the ground Not provided with Pro XR1 models Base Station Head Generates Perimeter Wire signal The product Your new Robotic Mower ...

Page 20: ...egin Plot Connectors For connecting the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station Wire Connectors For splicing the Perimeter Wire in case of a cut RoboRuler For measuring the Perimeter Wire s distance from the lawn s edge Base Station Stakes x4 For affixing the Base Station to the ground User Guide USER GUIDE ...

Page 21: ...d a proper location for your Base Station Get started Up to 10 meters 33 feet away from a power outlet A min of 1 meter 3 3 feet straight wire before after and aside the base to allow smooth docking Even and flat up to 5 slope Rule 1 Rule 2 Rule 3 Choosing the Base Station location 1 meter 1 meter 1 meter Base Station Max 10 m 33 ft ...

Page 22: ...nstalled at a later stage after the Perimeter Wire is in place Watch the proper direction of the Base Station relative to the lawn s edge Min 1 m 3 3 ft Rule 4 A minimum of 1 meter 3 3 feet from a sprinkler head to avoid hitting the mower directly and damaging its internal components ...

Page 23: ... start wiring use your old mower to cut your grass to the height no more than 6 cm 2 5 one last time This will make inserting pegs easier and help ensure the mower doesn t cut the wire TIPS A Get to know wire distances WHAT YOU LL NEED Cutter Use the RoboRuler to determine a distance which you should keep between the Perimeter Wire and the lawn s edge Hammer ...

Page 24: ...nce II from it If the edge is a drop or if the ground is sandy soft use distance III of the RoboRuler When the edge is a wall or a bush use distance IV of the RoboRuler Keep a minimum of 1 2 m 4 ft if the edge of the lawn borders water III Min 1 2m 4ft II 5cm 2in IV ...

Page 25: ...d A from the Perimeter Wire spool Leave a tail of approx 20 cm 8 Once a tail is made secure it to the ground where you intend to install your Base Station Measure the correct RoboRuler distance from the edge B Make a good start 20cm ...

Page 26: ...p off the lawn especially when the grass is wet the Perimeter Wire must exclude a slope along the edge of your lawn with an incline of over 10 that is 10 cm rise per 1 m 4 in rise per 3 ft Slopes within the lawn Your mower can mow areas within the lawn with a slope of up to 15 15 cm rise per 1 m 0 5 ft rise per 3 ft Max 15 Less than 10 More than 10 ...

Page 27: ... to damage irrigation pipes Place the pegs every few tens of centimeters Add pegs where necessary to keep the wire tight to the ground to avoid damaging it by the mower C Keep laying the wire Lay the Perimeter Wire loosely along the perimeter as you walk along the lawn s edge Start unwinding the wire counter clockwise around the lawn starting at the Base Station s location 0 5m ...

Page 28: ... into them and turn away Set the Perimeter Wire CLOCKWISE around the obstacle otherwise the mower will drive into the Perimeter Island or won t be able to mow the area around it properly TIP Tree roots which stick out more than 2 cm above the ground should be protected by a perimeter island Soft obstacles Objects such as flower beds ponds or small trees must be protected by setting Perimeter Islan...

Page 29: ...ndix B 27 E What if you have secondary areas F Complete wire setup Arrive back to the base location until the two wire ends meet each other Put the last peg very close to the first one Make both wire end the same length Use a cutter to cut off the remaining wire ...

Page 30: ...28 Do not leave or create wire wraps 1 2 Put one of the provided plot connectors on the second wire end Use pliers to press the connector and a cutter to cut off the remaining wire ...

Page 31: ...tation in its planned location Properly align the center of the Base Station with the Perimeter Wire Fix the base to the ground with the 4 supplied metal stakes Be careful not to damage irrigtion pipes when hammering down the stakes ...

Page 32: ...to the A terminal and the other tail to the B terminal of the Base Station head 2 Connect the power supply connector to the Base Station head as well 3 Note the markings for placing the Base Station Head Markings for placing the Base Station Head ...

Page 33: ...ce the head on the Base Station and align it with the markings as shown in the picture below 5 Slide the head all the way through Pay attention to the sliders and a dedicated slot for threading the wires Slide ...

Page 34: ...rea to prevent the mower from damaging it and secure the cord firmly to the ground so that it does not become a tripping hazard TIP If for some reason you need to remove the base station head you can do so by lifting the lever A and pushing it towards the inside of the base Lift Push ...

Page 35: ...send the mower to the Base Station The mower will start driving towards the edge of the lawn to locate the Perimeter Wire Once on it the mower will follow the wire to reach the Base Station and park there for charging Operating your mower is super easy For basic commands and troubleshooting please refer to the Quick Reference part 2 sec ...

Page 36: ...34 Well Done Now relax and let your mower do the work ...

Page 37: ...35 Quick reference Knowing your mower Single button operation Additional options with the mobile app Taking care of your mower Troubleshooting FAQs ...

Page 38: ...s Understanding how it works and interacts will lead to smooth and easy operation Knowing your mower Front side Floating deck Carrying handle with a touch sensor Front drive wheel Rear side Mowing height adjustment knob Operating panel Disabling device Charging Contacts Rear glider ...

Page 39: ...37 Bottom view Floating mowing deck Rugged drive wheels Mowing blade Glider surface ...

Page 40: ...nking green fast and beeping mower is departing from Base Station Blinking green slow mower is asleep Blinking red steady red mower is at fault see troubleshooting section GO ON OFF switch Battery indication Blinking green mower is charging in the base Steady green the battery is fully charged Blinking red the battery is almost empty recharging will soon be required Steady red the battery is low a...

Page 41: ...r wire signal is OK the mower is inside the base Blinking green perimeter wire signal is OK the mower is outside the base Blinking red fast perimeter wire is damaged or disconnected Blinking red slow poor perimeter wire connection or the wire is too long Steady red faulty power supply Green Green Red Red Red Base Station ...

Page 42: ...n the mowing height adjustment knob to the desired direction I means the lowest mowing height 15 mm 0 6 IIII means the highest mowing height 45 mm 1 8 push turn TIP Your mower is designed for frequent cutting at a desired height Before the first use make sure your grass is cut not higher than 60 mm 2 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING Do not leave the mower to operate unattended if you know that there are...

Page 43: ...til the ON OFF indication goes off Note If the theft protection is enabled not applicable to models for lawns under 200 m2 2150 ft2 you will need to unlock your mower via the mobile app before you can switch it off WARNING Clean the lawn from stones fallen branches or other foreign objects before using the mower The limited warranty of your mower does not cover damages caused by objects left in th...

Page 44: ...a mowing operation or to go back to its base To enable child protection press and hold the GO STOP buttons together for 6 seconds If you wish to disable child protection press and hold the GO STOP buttons together for 6 seconds again Alternatively child protection can be enabled or disabled conveniently via the mobile app not applicable to models for lawns under 200 m2 2150 ft2 6 seconds ...

Page 45: ...iate half time mowing operation by pressing the GO button twice When child protection is enabled a special combination of keys is required to start a mowing operation Hold down the STOP button and press the GO button once to unlock the child protection for 30 seconds The Lock indication will be temporarily switched off Now you can start a mowing operation as described above As soon as the mowing o...

Page 46: ...r is inside the lawn If child protection is enabled see the Starting mowing operation section above to temporarily unlock it Then press STOP button to send the mower to its base The child protection will relock automatically Automatic charging Once a mowing operation is finished your mower automatically returns to its base station for charging to be ready for the next operation ...

Page 47: ...n peak season Lawn size Recommended weekly mowing times Up to 50 m2 2 hours 51 100 m2 4 hours 101 150 m2 6 hours 151 200 m2 9 hours 201 300 m2 14 hours 301 400 m2 18 hours more than 400 m2 21 hours Check the recommended lawn size in your mower s specifications For the best look of your lawn we recommend spreading the mowing times evenly among as many days in a week as possible TIPS ...

Page 48: ...ignal type Enabling Energy Saver mode to minimize power consumption to comply with CEC DoE regulation Additional options with the mobile app not applicable to models for lawns under 200 m2 2150 ft2 Your mower is a smart connected product It comes with a built in Bluetooth LE Low Energy device that enables you to control your mower from your smartphone A free complementary mobile app will allow you...

Page 49: ...o allow proper docking Periodicmaintenance To allow better maintenance and to keep your mower in good condition it is recommended to take it to a certified dealer for service prior to winter storage WARNING Severe injury and damage hazard Always switch the mower off before lifting it The blade is very sharp It can cause severe cuts or lacerations Always wear heavy work gloves when working with or ...

Page 50: ...d the Lock indication will blink three times and the ON OFF LED will switch off If any button on mower s operating panel is pressed the Lock indication will blink three times to indicate that the Disabling Device is missing If theft protection is enabled it will remain active even though the Disabling Device is removed Replacing the blade 1 Power the mower off by pressing GO button for 2 seconds ...

Page 51: ...ver the blade so that it covers the whole blade 4 Use the provided Allen tool comes with a replacing blade to unscrew the screws while holding the blade with the RoboTool 5 Replace the blade with a new one Part No MRK9100A MRK9100W 6 Make sure to close both screws tightly Lift Pull ...

Page 52: ...y from the mains during the winter storage period Winter service To allow better maintenance and to keep your mower in good condition it is recommended to bring it to a certified dealer for service prior to winter storage Winter service includes operations like cleaning the mower s parts and mowing deck checking for worn parts such as blade drive wheels and other moving parts and replacing them if...

Page 53: ...f the battery with regard to polarity and the method of replacement refer to the instructions supplied with the replacing battery or to our online Help Center 7 For the instructions on how to deal with a leaking battery refer to the Batteries section of the provided safety instructions 8 Environmental protection a Remove the battery from the appliance before scrapping it b The battery is to be dis...

Page 54: ...r foreign mate rial or debris preventing rotation Increase cutting height Blinking red No wire signal waiting for signal wire is cut Confirm power supply is plugged into the power outlet Check power supply and perim ter wire connection to the Base Station Check the indication on the Base Station If the wire is cut repair is with the provided wire conenctors Blinking red Check drive wheels drive mo...

Page 55: ...nto the power outlet Confirm a good connection of the power supply to the Base Station Clean the charging pins None Steady red Other faults Check in the mobile app or call the service 53 All faults and corresponding corrective actions are communicated and described in the app as well This feature is not available for models sold in the United States ...

Page 56: ...ection is enabled Unlock the mower with a registered mobile device first ON OFF LED Battery LED blink together in red when the GO button is pressed Battery voltage is too low to switch the mower on Need to keep charging Lock LED blinks three times while ON OFF LED is off The Disabling Device is removed Insert the Disabling Device to operate the mower 54 Rebooting your mower If for some reason your...

Page 57: ...he blade may be dull Remove the Disabling Device Put on heavy duty gloves and inspect the blade Replace if needed Avoid mowing wet grass For the best cut operate your mower when the grass is dry It is recommended not to mow in the early morning hours Patchy and uneven mowing Current mowing times are not enough Increase the time your mower runs on the lawn Define additional starting points not appl...

Page 58: ...ized when it connects with a mobile device Mower bumps in a rigid lawn s border too frequently Move the Perimeter Wire to be at a distance of 45 cm 18 from any rigid border like a fence at the lawn s edge The mower is very noisy The blade may be damaged or unbalanced Check if the lawn is free from branches stones or other objects that can damage the blade Replace the blade if needed ...

Page 59: ...our online Help Center for additional information Refer to our online Help Center for additional information Appendix A Additional installation options 1 Internal corner installation 2 External corner installation ...

Page 60: ...is able to drive through it then you should bear in mind the following rules Separated secondary areas If your lawn has areas that are completely separated by a fence sidewalk pathway etc then you can extend the perimeter wire to cover such secondary areas as shown in the picture below The minimal distance between the wires in such passage should be 15 cm 6 The minimal width of such passage should...

Page 61: ...e mobile app for more information Blinking red fast The perimeter wire is cut Check the Perimeter Wire s connection to the Base Station Refer to our online Help Center for assistance on finding a wire break Start regular mowing operation up to 2 hours Start short mowing opration 60 min Hold Press Press Press for 2 seconds when idle once twice How to do it Appendix C Operating basics Common indicat...

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