OPERATOR’S MANUAL EN (EN-US) McCULLOCH Robotic Mower ROB R600 & ROB R1000 Please read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the robotic lawnmower.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Keep the Operator’s manual in a safe way for future reference! This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
MEMO Serial number: PIN code: Product registration key: The Product Registration Key is a valuable document and must be stored in a safe place. This key is necessary for example to register the product on McCULLOCH's website or to unlock the robotic lawnmower in the event of a lost PIN code. The product registration key is provided in a separate document in the product packaging. If the robotic lawnmower is stolen, it is important to notify McCULLOCH of this.
Contents Introduction Product description.......................................................... 3 Product overview............................................................. 5 Symbols on the product................................................... 6 Safety Safety definitions............................................................. 6 General safety instructions.............................................. 6 Safety instructions for operation......................................
Introduction Product description Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product. To get the best results from your McCULLOCH robotic lawnmower requires knowledge of how it works. This Operator’s Manual contains important information about the robotic lawnmower, how it must be installed and how to use it. As a complement to this Operator’s Manual, there are information movies with instructions available on the McCULLOCH’s website, www.mcculloch.com.
The STOP button on the top of the robotic lawnmower is mainly used to stop the robotic lawnmower when it is running. When the STOP button is pressed a hatch opens, behind which there is a control panel. The STOP button remains pressed in until the hatch is closed again. This acts as a start inhibitor. Search method The guide wire is a wire that is laid from the charging station towards, for instance, a remote part of the working area or through a narrow passage to be then connected with the boundary wire.
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Symbols on the product Lock function These symbols can be found on the robotic lawnmower. Study them carefully. Please read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the robotic lawnmower. The warnings and safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual must be carefully followed if the robotic lawnmower is to be used safely and efficiently. This product conforms to the applicable EC Directives. Noise emission to surroundings.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
the robotic lawnmower out of the charging station before lifting it. Transport The original packaging should be used when transporting the robotic lawnmower over long distances. Maintenance To safely move from or within the working area: WARNING When the robotic lawnmower is turned upside down the main switch must always be in the 0 position. 1. Press the STOP button to stop the robotic lawnmower. If security is set to the medium or high level (see Security on page 26) the PIN code has to be entered.
McCULLOCH ROB R600 McCULLOCH ROB R1000 Charging station √ √ Power supply √ √ Loop wire 150 m / 490 ft 200 m / 655 ft Low voltage cable √ √ Pegs 200 pcs 400 pcs Connectors 3 pcs 3 pcs Charging station screws 3 pcs 3 pcs Allen key √ √ Measurement gauge √ √ Couplers 5 pcs 5 pcs Operator's manual and Quick guide √ √ Extra blades 3 pcs 3 pcs Alarm decal √ √ Cable markers √ √ Installation of the robotic lawnmower involves four main components: 1.
The loop wire supplied for the installation is 150 m / 490 ft for ROB R600 and 200 m / 655 ft for ROB R1000. If it is not long enough, more loop wire can be purchased and spliced onto the existing loop wire with an original coupler. The maximum permitted length for the boundary wire is 400 m / 1300 ft. Preparations 1. If the lawn in the working area is longer than 10 cm / 4ʺ, mow it using a standard lawnmower. Then collect the grass. 2. Read carefully through all the steps before the installation. 3.
3 m / 10 ft 2 m / 7 ft Do not put the charging station in confined spaces in the working area. There must be a straight boundary wire, at least 1,5 m / 5 ft long, to the right and left of the charging station. The wire must be laid straight out from the rear end of the charging station. Any other locations can mean that the robotic lawnmower enters the charging station sideways and will have difficulty docking.
m / 10 ft or 20 m / 66 ft length are available as optional accessories. submerged in water (at least 30 cm / 12ʺ from the ground). It is not permitted to place the power supply on the ground. min 30 cm / 12” It is possible to let the low voltage cable cross the working area. The low voltage cable must be stapled down or buried, and the cutting height should be such that the blades on the blade disc can never come in contact with the low voltage cable.
• Secure the wire to the ground with pegs. • It is preferable to staple down the boundary wire if you want to make adjustments to the boundary loop during the first few weeks of operation. After a few weeks the grass will have grown over the wire making it no longer visible. Use a hammer/plastic mallet and the pegs supplied when carrying out the installation. Bury the wire. It is preferable to bury the boundary wire if you want to dethatch or aerate the lawn.
1-2ʺ), the boundary wire should be laid 20 cm / 8ʺ inside the working area. This prevents the wheels from driving into the ditch or up onto the curbstone. 5 cm / 2" 0 cm 20 cm / 8" 3-5 cm / 1-2" About 12 cm / 5ʺ of grass along the ditch/curbstone will not be mown. If the working area borders on a paving stone path or similar which is level with the lawn (+/- 1 cm / ½ʺ), it is possible to allow the robotic lawnmower to run a little over the path.
However, to achieve careful and silent operation, it is recommended to isolate all fixed objects in and around the working area. Lay the wire up to and around the area to be demarcated, and then return it back along the same route. If staples are used, the wire should be laid under the same staple on the return route. When the boundary wires to and from the island are laid close together, the robotic lawnmower can drive over the wire.
but will mow until the battery runs out. When the battery is flat, the robotic lawnmower will stop and the Needs manual charging message will appear in the display. Then place the robotic lawnmower in the charging station to charge the battery. If the main working area has to be cut after charging, it is appropriate to switch the operation mode to AUTO before placing the robotic lawnmower in the charging station.
15- cm / 6-" 100 cm / 40" If the boundary wire is to be buried: • 0-15 cm / 0-6" 100 cm / 40" Make sure to lay the boundary wire at least 1 cm / ½ʺ and a maximum of 20 cm / 8ʺ in the ground. The wire can be buried for instance using an edge cutter or a straight spade. Use the supplied measurement gauge as a guide when you lay out the boundary wire. This helps you to easily set the correct distance between the boundary wire and the boundary/obstacle. The measurement gauge is broken loose from the box.
Laying the boundary wire in towards the charging station The boundary wire must be laid in line with the rear end of the charging station and at least 1,5 m / 5 ft straight out to the right and left of the station. If the boundary wire is laid in any other way, the robotic lawnmower may find it hard to find the charging station. Min 1.5 m / 5 ft Min 1.5 m / 5 ft Splicing the boundary wire Use an original coupler if the boundary wire is not long enough and needs to be spliced.
To ensure an even cut over the entire lawn, the robotic lawnmower can follow the guide wire from the charging station to the guide wire connection in the boundary wire and start mowing there. Depending on the garden layout, one should adjust how often the robotic lawnmower is to follow the guide wire from the charging station. See Remote start, ROB R600 only on page 27 (ROB R600) or Proportion on page 25 (ROB R1000). Laying and connecting the guide wire 1.
• Insert the boundary wire in each of the holes in the coupler. It does not matter which holes are used to connect each wire. Insert the guide wire in the centre hole in the coupler. Check that the wires are fully inserted into the coupler so that the ends are visible through the transparent area on the other side of the coupler. • Use a polygrip to completely press down the button on the coupler.
Checking the installation Test docking with the charging station Check the loop signal by inspecting the indicator lamp on the charging station. Before using the robotic lawnmower, check that the robotic lawnmower can follow the guide wire all the way to the charging station and easily docks with the charging station. Perform the test below. See Indicator lamp in the charging station on page 40 if the lamp does not indicate a solid green light.
• The MENU text illustrates that the main menu can be reached by pressing the multi-choice button that is located under the text. Main menu The main menu for the McCULLOCH ROB R600 offers three options: Example: If you are in the main menu, the left button can be used to go back, the middle button confirms any selections and the right button helps you to scroll the menu. • • • Timer Security Settings Numbers The number keys are used for instance to enter the PIN code or time settings.
In some of the submenus there is information to the right of specific rows. This information indicates which selection has been made for the function. Menu structure The following table summarises the menu selections found in the main menu. The following chapter provides more detailed information about how each function is used and which setting options are available. Timer The lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the best mowing result.
• Suggested time interval shows a time interval that corresponds to the required work hours per day. Timer suggestions ROB R600 Work area Work days per week Work hours per day Suggested time interval 100 m2 / 1100 sq. ft 5 3 hours 07:00 - 10:00 (7 am - 10 am) 7 2.5 hours 07:00 - 9:30 (7 am - 9:30 am) 5 6.5 hours 07:00 - 13:30 (7 am - 1:30 pm) 7 4.
A clock symbol is displayed on the start page when the timer settings are set. The clock symbol is black when the robotic lawnmower is not allowed to mow due to a timer setting. Proportion Never Rarely Installation - ROB R1000 Medium Often Always INSTALLATION Remote start 1 Remote start 2 • The following five options can be selected; Test settings - Never (0%) Drive past wire - Rarely (approx. 20%) - Medium (approx.
Test OUT Remote start 1 Remote start 2 Test OUT The Test OUT function is used to test the installation and to calculate the distance from the charging station to a remote area. Specify the number of centimeters / inches you want the robotic lawnmower to pass the boundary wire and press OK. Security Through this selection, settings relating to security and the connection between the mower and the charging station can be made.
PIN code message appears when the cover is opened. Enter your code again and press OK. PIN request This function means that the robotic lawnmower requests a PIN code when the main switch is set to 1 and each time the cover is opened. The correct PIN code must be entered to use the robotic lawnmower. If the wrong PIN code is entered 5 times in succession the robotic lawnmower is blocked for a time. The blockage time is extended for every new incorrect attempt.
narrow passage where the charging station cannot be installed. Calibrate guide, ROB R600 only The Calibrate guide function allows you to test if the robotic lawnmower can follow the guide wire out from the charging station. To test the guide wire: 1. Place the robotic lawnmower in the charging station. 2. Select Calibrate guide and press OK.
Garden examples The robotic mower’s behaviour is controlled to a certain extent by what settings are made. Adapting the robotic lawnmower's garden settings according to the shape of the garden makes it easier for the robotic lawnmower to frequently reach all parts of the garden and in doing so achieve a perfect mowing result. Different gardens require different settings. The following pages outline a number of examples of gardens with installation proposals and settings.
Area 400 m2 / 4300 sq. ft. A number of islands and a 25% slope. Timer 07:00-23:00 (7 am - 11 pm) 270˚ (factory setting) Monday-Sunday Remote start - Rarely (factory setting) Proportion 90˚ Remarks Place the charging station in the lower part of the working area. Lay the guide wire at an angle over the steep slope. Area 200 m2 / 2200 sq. ft. L-shaped garden with charging station installed in the narrow area. Contains a couple of islands.
Area 150 m2 / 1600 sq. ft . Unsymmetrical working area with a narrow passage and a number of islands. Timer 07:00-17:00 (7 am - 5 pm) Monday, Tuesday, 2 m / 7 ft Wednesday, Friday Remote start - Rarely (factory setting) Proportion Remarks The guide wire must be placed along the narrow passage to ensure that the robotic lawnmower can with ease locate the charging station from the right hand side of the working area.
Area 200 m2 + 50 m2 / 2200 + 550 sq. ft in a secondary area. Timer 07:00-18:00 (7 am - 6 pm) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Remote start - Rarely (factory setting) Proportion Remarks The secondary area is cut using the MAN mode on Wednesday and Saturday. Operation Operation selection The operation selection button is symbolised by a house. When the button has been pressed, the selected operation mode is shown in the display.
Set the main switch in the 1 position to start the robotic lawnmower. Set the main switch in the 0 position when the robotic lawnmower is not in use or work is being carried out on the blade disc. When the main switch is set in the 0 position the motors on the robotic lawnmower cannot start. Charging a flat battery When the McCULLOCH robotic lawnmower is new or has been stored for a long period, the battery will be flat and needs to be charged before starting.
B 24 h 24 h D A A ChMowing arg ing ChMowing arg ing an db tio ra Op pe O er at io n St n tio ra pe S O y by d tan n y db tan S C B ROB R600 Operation A = Max 13 h ROB R600 Charging/Standby B = Min 11 h Operation A + C = Max 13 h Charging/Standby B + D = Min 11 h Example 2 The times used in this example are applicable to ROB R600 , but the principle is the same for the other models.
To adjust the cutting height: 1. Press the STOP button to stop the robotic lawnmower and open the hatch. 2. Turn the height adjustment knob to the required position. The selected position is indicated by the orange column on the height adjustment indicator. • • Turn anti-clockwise to raise the cutting height. Turn clockwise to lower the cutting height. Switching off 1. Press the STOP button. 2. Set the main switch in position 0.
Use McCULLOCH approved original blades, see Guarantee terms on page 47. CAUTION Wear protective gloves. To replace the blades: Chassis Clean the underside of the chassis. Brush or wipe with a damp cloth. 1. Set the main switch to position 0. 2. Turn the robotic lawnmower upside down. 3. Remove the 3 screws. Use a straight slot or cross-tip screwdriver. Wheels Clean around the front wheels and rear wheel as well as the rear wheel bracket. 4. Remove each blade and the screw. 5.
9. Fit the battery retaining bracket and screw it back in place. 10. Fit the battery cover without clamping the cables. If the seal on the battery cover is visibly damaged, the entire battery cover must be replaced. 11. Screw in place the four screws for the battery cover (Torx 20). 12. Reset the cutting height to the required level. 6. Unscrew the one screw of the battery retaining brackey and remove the bracket. 7. Pull out the battery by pulling on the strap. 8. Fit a new original battery.
Message Cause Action No loop signal The power supply is not connected. Check the wall socket connection and whether an earth-fault breaker has tripped or not. Check that the low voltage cable is connected to the charging station. The boundary wire is not connected to the charging station Check that the boundary wire connector is fitted properly to the charging station. See Connecting the boundary wire on page 18. Boundary wire broken. Find out where the break is.
Message Cause Action Low battery / Empty battery The robotic lawnmower cannot find the charging station. Check that the charging station and the guide wire are installed in accordance with the instructions in Installation of the guide wire on page 18. The guide wire is broken or not connected. Check that the indicator lamp in the charging station flashes yellow. See the solution in, Indicator lamp in the charging station on page 40. The battery is spent. Replace the battery.
Message Cause Action Next start hh:mm The timer setting prevents the robotic lawnmower from operating. Change the timer settings. See Timer on page 23. The rest period is in progress. The robotic lawnmower has an inbuilt standby period according to the Standby time table. This behaviour is normal and no action is required. See Standby on page 33. The day’s mowing is complete The rest period is in progress. The robotic lawnmower has an inbuilt standby period according to the Standby time table.
Light Cause Action Blue flashing light The boundary loop is not connected to the charging station Check that the boundary wire connector is fitted properly to the charging station. See Connecting the boundary wire on page 18. Break in the boundary loop Find out where the break is. Replace the damaged section of the boundary wire with a new loop wire and splice using an original coupler. See Finding breaks in the loop wire on page 43.
Symptoms Cause Action Uneven mowing results. The robotic lawnmower works too few hours per day. Increase the mowing time. See Timer on page 23. The Proportion setting is incorrect in relation to Check that the correct Proportion value is sethe layout of the working area. lected. The robotic lawnmower runs at the wrong time The robotic lawnmower vibrates. The robotic lawnmower runs, but the blade disc does not rotate.
Finding breaks in the loop wire Breaks in the loop wire are usually the result of unconscious physical damage to the wire such as when gardening with a shovel. In countries with ground frost, even sharp stones that move in the ground can damage the wire. Breaks can also be due to the high tension in the wire during installation. on the boundary wire between L and the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire (thick black line in the illustration).
indicator lamp is green or flashing yellow, then the break is somewhere in the wire between the disconnected end to the point where the new wire is connected (thick black line in the illustration below). middle of the suspected wire section) and check again if the indicator lamp is green or flashes yellow. Continue until only a very short section of the wire remains which is the difference between a flashing blue light and a solid green light.
CAUTION The battery must be charged fully before winter storage. If the battery is not fully charged it can be damaged and in certain cases be rendered useless. The charging station Store the charging station and power supply indoors. The boundary wire and the guide wire can be left in the ground. 1. Disconnect the charging station power supply carefully. 2. Release the connector lock using a suitable screwdriver, before pulling the connector out.
Data ROB R600 ROB R1000 Average charging time 50 min 50 min Operating Frequency Band 300-21400 Hz 300-21400 Hz Maximum Radio-frequency power 1 <25 mW @60m / <25 mW @200 ft <25 mW @60m / <25 mW @200 ft Noise emissions measured in the environment as sound power 2 Measured sound power noise level 3 57 dB (A) 57 dB (A) Guaranteed sound power noise level 59 dB (A) 59 dB (A) Sound pressure noise level at the operator’s ear 4 48 dB (A) 48 dB (A) Mowing Cutting system Three pivoted cutting bla
Warranty Guarantee terms McCULLOCH guarantees this product’s functionality for a period of two years (from date of purchase). The guarantee covers serious faults relating to materials or manufacturing faults. Within the guarantee period, we will replace the product or repair it at no charge if the following terms are met: • • The robotic lawnmower and the charging station may only be used in compliance with the instructions in this Operator’s Manual.
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