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Model

 SA500ECO

Service centre: +44(0)1904727513
Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.yardforce.co.uk

SUMEC UK 
UNIT A&B ESCRICK BUSINESS PARK 
ESCRICK, YORK 
YO19 6FD

ROBOMOWER

Original Instructions

GB

Summary of Contents for SA500ECO

Page 1: ...1 Model SA500ECO Service centre 44 0 1904727513 Mail support yardforce co uk Web www yardforce co uk SUMEC UK UNIT A B ESCRICK BUSINESS PARK ESCRICK YORK YO19 6FD ROBOMOWER Original Instructions GB ...

Page 2: ...bling and operating the Robomower It is dangerous to operate this product without being familiar with these instructions Keep this manual in a safe place and have it ready for future reference A 5 1 2 3 4a 12 15 18 16 17 13 14 19 4b 8 9 6 7 11 10 ...

Page 3: ...al description 05 Technical Data 07 Safety precautions 08 Assembly instructions 28 Operation 42 Cleaning maintenance 48 Troubleshooting 53 Declaration of conformity 55 INTENDED PURPOSE Any other use that is not specifically approved in these instructions can result in damage to the Robomower and could be a serious danger to the user This appliance MUST NOT be used by children and persons with redu...

Page 4: ...ettings Cutting height min max 20 mm 60 mm Number of blades Three Pivoting Charging time 60 min Recommended time per day Please see note 1 below 300 m2 4 hours 500 m2 6 hours Degree of protection Robomower IPX4 Charging station IPX4 Power supply IP 67 Robomower weight 8 5 Kg Charging Station weight 2 Kg Robomower size L x W x H 570 X 390 X 260 mm Package size L x B x H 780 X 510 X 330 mm Gross wei...

Page 5: ...damage and injury prevention Warning symbol with information on the danger of electric shock Symbols on the machine Caution These instructions must be read Danger of injury due to flung out material Keep bystanders well away from the machine WARNING Do not ride on the machine CAUTION Do not touch rotating blade WARNING Remove the disabling device before working on or lifting the machine WARNING Ke...

Page 6: ...rning Symbols on the battery pack Batteries contain Li Ion and should not be disposed with general household waste Contact your local authority for disposal advice Do not throw into water Do not throw on to fire Do not subject the battery to strong sunlight over long periods and do not leave it in high temperatures max 45 O C Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste...

Page 7: ...ransporting the Robomower especially for long distances If you need to move the Robomower from or within the working area first press the STOP button 2 to stop the device Secondly ensure that the main power switch 11 is switched OFF before you lift up your Robomower Thirdly close the top cover and carry the Robomower by the carrying handle 10 at the rear under the mower keeping the blade disc away...

Page 8: ...r Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Ensure the correct installation of the perimeter boundary system as instructed Periodically inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all stones sticks wires and other debris which could cause d...

Page 9: ...who do not know how it works or behaves Do not put anything on top of the Robomower or its charging station Do not use the Robomower with defective blade discs body defective blades screws nuts etc Avoid operating the machine in wet grass Doing so can cause additional wear and tear and will increase the amount of cleaning required Work interruptions After the machine has been turned off the cuttin...

Page 10: ...es for which it is not intended Electrical safety CAUTION The following states how to avoid accidents and injuries due to electric shock Before each use carry out a visual inspection of the power and extension cord for any signs of damage or ageing Damaged mains power cables increase the risk of electric shock Connect the machine to a power socket with a residual current circuit breaker that has a...

Page 11: ...top the mower Move the main switch button to the OFF position if you intended to carry the mower Carry the Robomower using the handle below at the rear Carry the mower with the blade disc away from the body Robomower basic operating principles The Robomower chooses its working direction randomly It will mow your garden completely without leaving behind any uncut part within the area restricted by ...

Page 12: ...eturn to the charging station It will approach the closest boundary wire and follow it anticlockwise without cutting back to the charging station When fully charged the Robomower will automatically resume the interrupted working cycle The launch direction from the charging station clockwise is hard wired into the design and is impossible to change Recognising the boundary wire Note that before sto...

Page 13: ...en In case a neighbor is using the same Robomower you need keep a 0 5 m distance between your and your neighbour s boundary wires Otherwise the two devices might interfere with each other Additionally keep your charging station more than 10 m away from your neighbour s boundary wires Last not least ensure that the adjacent boundary wires use different signals Please refer to section Signal setting...

Page 14: ...ce the installation is complete adjust the cutting height to the desired setting Always start in a high cutting position and work your way down to the cutting height you want Before adjusting the cutting height always press the STOP button 2 to interrupt the cutting Then turn the large dial to adjust the cutting height Note Only adjust the cutting height while the Robomower is switched off Do not ...

Page 15: ... the Robomower will stop reverse backwards and then continue mowing in a different direction Still protecting the obstacles running the boundary wire accordingly is the recommended long term solution 100 mm 400 mm Trees Uneven lawn areas may cause the blades to touch the ground We recommend leveling lawn before using your Robomower or excluding uneven areas with he boundary wire Stones We recommen...

Page 16: ...ry wire Please allow a safety distance of 40 cm between driveway and boundary wire boundary wire min 2 m Slope should not be steeper than 10 Slope should not be steeper than 10 Boundary wire Uneven lawn surfaces Uneven lawn areas or may cause the blades to touch the ground We recommend leveling the lawn before using your Robomower or excluding uneven areas with the boundary wire boundary boundary ...

Page 17: ...bounce off it as usual When following the boundary wire back to the charging station it will take the detour around the flower bed 10 cm 10 cm Never cross the wires General Dos and Don ts Do not run the boundary wire parallel directly above an ordinary power cable The power cable s electric field may distort the boundary signal Never cross two boundary wires This will distort the radio signal and ...

Page 18: ...ired distance Firstly locate the best position for your charging station Be aware that it needs a permanent connection to the mains so take into account the location of the nearest power outlet 1 m 2 m The included supply cord has a length of 9 m The charging station 5 must be placed on a flat surface at ground level Both the front and back of the charging station must be accessible to the boundar...

Page 19: ...electric shock Unpack the boundary wire 18 and locate the free end Mark the desired path of the boundary wire with the fixing pegs 15 Use the included ruler 16 to to ensure the required 40 cm distance between wire and obstacles The recommended distance between two pegs is about 80 cm in straight lines and less in tight curves Note that the pegs hook and wire slit always faces the outside of the bo...

Page 20: ...g station Use a wire stripper to remove 10 15 mm insulation from each end Twist the threads tight NOTE If the enclosed working area is less than 100 m2 or the total total boundary wire length is less than 40m connect a 10 Ω 20 W cement resistance to the boundary wire Connect the charging station to the boundary wire Place the charging station on the end of the boundary wire so that the wire runs l...

Page 21: ...ion Then place the Robomower in the working area a few metres beside the charging station Set the main power switch 11 to ON The Robomower will power up and start a self test but not start working at this time Press down on the large STOP button 2 to open the top cover and access the controls Activate the button marked situated on the left part of the display and press down the top cover to close ...

Page 22: ...anually engage the lock To do this simply press the lock button on the unlocked control panel and close the top cover The Robomower is now locked and cannot be used again without unlocking In case of rebooting or unlocking the mower please note that the Robomower will remain in the preset work time Change PIN code The analog keyboard The panel is equipped with a 5 keys numerical keyboard Use 4H fo...

Page 23: ...ing A continuous LED indicates a fully charged battery While charging the boundary signal receiver is powered off to save energy This can cause the boundary wire signal LED to turn on Working time setting The above buttons let you choose the mower s daily working hours Please refer to the below table for the recommended working time per day depending on the working area The currently set working t...

Page 24: ... complete the device will start cutting again It will also start working again on the following day STOP To interrupt the automatic working schedule press the STOP button to open the top cover and close it again without pressing any control button The Robomower will beep four times to confirm the interruption It will not resume working without further user commands Edge cutting As the first cuttin...

Page 25: ...ndary wire can remain outside However it is imperative to protect the wire against corrosion We recommend a water free grease or suitable sealing tape If available repack the product in the original packaging Alternatively our service centre offers a winter service for your device This will include a check up of all parts and if available a software upgrade CLEANING MAINTENANCE Preparing for sprin...

Page 26: ...he fixing screw Turn the blade upside down and fix it again with the fixing screw After tightening the fixing screw verify that the blade can rotate freely around the screw A set of spare blades is included with the Robomower More are available from customer support The blade s spare part number is 846210 Only use original spare parts For best performance and avoiding imbalance always turn or repl...

Page 27: ...runs parallel and in close proximity the boundary wire If necessary reposition the boundary wire 2 Check if a front wheel is stuck 3 If a neighbor has a similar Robomower the signals may interfere Try setting your charging station and Robomower to the alternative boundary signal 4 Driving motor may be damaged please contact customer support 3 NONE The Robomower is very noisy 1 Inspect the blade fi...

Page 28: ...le pressing and holding the START button switch ON the device 4 The Robomower will boot up All LEDs flash 5 Release START button Factory reset is complete Note The Robomower must stand on a flat surface because the inclination sensors are also zeroed DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY To the provisions of Council Directives We SUMEC UK Co Ltd Unit A B Escrick Business Park Escrick York YO 19 6FD Declare th...

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