Operating & Safety Manual RM200 www.robomow.eu / www.robomow.
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Table of Contents Safety Warnings & Precautions………………………………………………………….………….. 4 Warnings Decal Definitions…………………………………………………………………………... 6 Robomow® Safety Features…………………………………………………………………………. 7 How It Works……………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 What’s in the Box………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 Chapter 1 - Perimeter Wire Setup………………………………………………………..……….... 10 1.1 Preparations………………………………………………………………………………… 10 1.2 Planning the Setup………………………………………………………………………… 10 1.
Safety Warnings & Precautions Training and Instructions 1. Read this manual carefully before operating Robomow. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of Robomow and follow all safety and warning instructions. 2. Do not use Robomow for any purpose other than for which it is intended. 3. 4. 5. 6. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to operate Robomow. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
Bumper Transport To safely move from or within the working area: 33. Use the Remote Control (available as an accessory) to drive it from place to place (See section 2.4). 34. In case of different height level or stairs, turn off the mower by pressing the Main Switch button, lift the bumper door, located at the top of the Robomow, and carry the mower by the carrying handle, while the rear bottom side is laying on your thigh, as shown in the right figure. 35.
Warnings Decal Definitions These are the symbols on Robomow; Read them carefully before operating Robomow. DANGER! Sharp rotating blade. Keep hands and feet away. Serious injury can occur. Caution – Do not touch rotating blade 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Safety alerts symbol – WARNING - this is a dangerous power tool. Use care when operating and follow all safety instructions and warnings.
Robomow® Safety Features 1. Child Guard / Safety Guard (Level I) This menu option offers a safety feature to help prevent children or others not familiar with the safe operation of the mower to operate it freely. 2. Anti-Theft / Safety Guard (level II) The anti-theft system provides the user a disabling function that will prevent anyone from using or driving the Robomow unless they have the valid code to enter.
12.Over-heat Monitoring Protection The blade motor and each of the two wheel drive motors are monitored continuously during operation for any situation that may cause these motors to over-heat. In such event, Robomow will stop operation of at least that motor and possibly the mower itself and indicate that the motor is cooling down.
What’s in the Box Open the box and lift the Robomow from its carrying handle.
Chapter 1 - Perimeter Wire Setup 1.1 Preparations Read carefully the Operating and Safety Manual prior to setup. It is recommended to mow your lawn using a conventional lawn mower and water the ground before starting the setup for easier driving of the pegs. Confirm all parts for the setup are included (refer to ‘What’s in the Box’ page 9). During the setup you will also need the following tools: Combination Pliers Hammer Small flat and Philips screwdrivers Figure 1.
Another option is to mount the Perimeter Switch onto a vertical surface, such as a wall or deck railing. There are three small bosses on the back of the switch cover in order to mount it this way. (Figure 1.4). 1.2.3 Multiple Zones/Areas And Narrow Passages Your home may require more than one zone to be set up in order for the Robomow to work in all of your lawn effectively.
Zone A Perimeter Switch Zone B Distance between wires greater than 1 meter (3 ft.) Zone A Figure 1.6 (Option B) Separated zones, where grass areas are not contiguous Where grass areas are contiguous, with minimum 1 meter (3ft) between the wires Robomow can effectively navigate through in order to move between the two areas while mowing the lawn, otherwise separate the area into different zones. The area that connects two attached big areas is called a narrow pass (Figure 1.
1.2.4 Defining Obstacles-Perimeter Islands Obstacles that are relatively rigid and higher than 15cm (6 inches), such as trees, phone poles and power poles can be left in the lawn without any consideration during the wire setup. The Robomow will turn when it collides with this type of obstacle. Other obstacles such as, flowerbeds, fountains and small trees, must be protected from the Robomow using the perimeter wire.
This area should be left out of the working area as the perimeter wire cannot be laid in slope greater than 15% (15cm height per distance of 1m) C D A x Slope 0-33% Long distance of RoboRuler Figure 1.9 - Max slope B 34cm / 14inch Robomow can mow areas inside the working area with slope up to 33 cm per distance of 1 meter (33%) Slope 0-15% 0-15 cm 100 cm 1.
1.3.2 Laying Out the Perimeter Wire Start setting the perimeter wire by placing pegs every few meters and at the lawn corners according to your plan; do not forget obstacles that need to be demarcated while laying the wire. After removing enough wire within a given section, use the RoboRuler provided to set the correct distance from the lawn edge. The RoboRuler is used to help position the perimeter wire along walls, fences, sidewalk, driveways, flowerbeds and other perimeter zones.
Pegs should be driven at distances between one another Add pegs in to pull that will keep the wire down below the grass level and the perimeter wire down prevent it from becoming a tripping hazard (Figure 1.13). to the ground surface, When properly fastened to the ground, the wire and pegs below the grass tips. will soon disappear under the growth of new grass and will not be visible. If additional wire is required in order to complete the setup, use the wire connectors provided, which are Figure 1.
Figure 1.18a Take the Perimeter Switch and squeeze the tabs on both sides of the Perimeter Switch, (as shown in figure 1.18a) and remove the back cover from the Perimeter Switch. Connect the power supply plug to the Perimeter Switch board (see figure 1.18b) and reassemble the Perimeter Switch.
Your Robomow is shipped with the batteries fuse removed and it will not operate without it. The fuse is supplied in a small plastic bag attached to the Robomow (located under the Bumper Cover). Lift the Bumper Cover and insert the fuse. The fuse can be inserted in either direction. See figure 1.22 Robomow will now power up (wake up). The Batteries are charged at the factory and have plenty of power to perform the initial setup and test run.
Follow the instructions, as shown in figure 1.25 to complete the test of the Perimeter Wire position: Test the perimeter wire setup by choosing the ‘Wire position’ test (If required to find the ‘Wire position’ menu refer to Figure 2.1).
Chapter 2 - Menu Chapter 2 introduces Robomow menu functions. To use the control panel read the instructions in paragraph 1.2.4. The main menu consists of four options: 2.1 Zones setup 2.2 Settings 2.3 Information 2.4 Service (password is required) Note: the numbers 2.1-2.4 refer to the headings on the coming pages. To browse through the main menu and the submenus, use the ‘GO’ button as a means to select or confirm different menu options or settings.
2.1 Zones setup The ‘Zones setup’ menu allows user to set the parameters that are specific per zone. It is possible to set up to two different zones: zone A and B, when the main zone is Zone A. 2.1.1 Set zone: A (or B) Allows user to set the parameters that are specific per non-Base Station zone (figure 2.2): Figure 2.2 Zones setup options 2.1.1 Set zone: A Set zone: B 2.1.1.1 Work time 2.1.1.2 Learn edge 2.1.1.3 Set default edge 2.1.1.
2.2.3 Time And Date Allows setting time and date (figure 2.4): Time and date Press ‘GO’ Press GO Figure 2.4 Time and date Scroll UP/DOWN to set the clock and the date and press ‘GO’ for the next digit 00:00 dd/mm/yy Next digit 10:37 23/04/07 Press ‘GO’ to confirm Confirm 2.2.4 Rain Sensor The Rain sensor feature enables the mower to detect rain and skip or stop the operation as it is detected. There are two options under the ‘Rain sensor’ menu, as shown in Figure 2.
2.2.8 Blade Replaced Choose this option after replacing the blade to restart the reminder counter. A reminder to replace the blade again will be displayed after the next 200 hours of operation. Blade is easy to replace, refer to section 5.5. 2.2.9 Wire Position Allows user to test the wire position in ‘Edge’ mode while the mowing motors are switched off to prevent any damage to the perimeter wire after the initial setup of the wire is completed. 2.2.
2.3.3 Temperatures Displays the temperatures on the drive motors, mowing motor and on the Main Board. Temperatures Press GO Drive temp. Press GO Mow temp. +24 C Figure 2.8 Temperatures menu +75 F Left drive +26 C +78 F Right drive +26 C +78 F Main board +35 C +95 F 2.3.4 Configuration Displays the configuration of the Robomow: Main Board part number, software version and Base Station Board part number (figure 2.9): Configuration Main board Press GO ESB5000E Figure 2.
Chapter 3 – Operation and Charging 3.1 Edge Mowing The first mowing chore for Robomow is mowing the edge. Edge is the outer perimeter of the active zone Robomow is working within. This is essential where you placed your perimeter wire in the wire set-up. Edge mowing provides a clean even cut around the perimeter and helps to minimize the amount of trimming along walls and other obstacles.
3.6 Charging Of all the areas regarding the Robomow, proper charging of the Power Pack is second only to safety in importance. Failure to follow the charging guidelines will result in poor performance and a short batteries life. After the completion of any daily cutting session it is very important to bring Robomow to its storage area and plug it into the Power Supply as soon as possible. The standard Power Supply is actually an indoor power supply.
Chapter 4 - Text Messages and Troubleshooting 4.1 Messaging Robomow is equipped with an LCD panel that will notify you in the form of a text message when common operational faults occur to instruct the user to perform a certain function or action. If the LCD screen is blank, pressing the ‘GO’ button one time will wake the mower up and the last fault or message displayed prior to stopping will now be displayed.
Message Displayed Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action Cross wire - The perimeter wire is too close to the edge - The lawn slope is too big - Robomow does not succeed to turn in place at the edge and it causes the mower to slip out of the area. - Cutting height too low for the lawn and grass conditions. - Move the wire towards the inner side of the lawn and do not include area with slopes that are too big. - Fill any holes and pits in the ground.
Message Displayed Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action - Child lock feature has been activated - Press the Up arrow key and then press the ‘STOP’ button. Child lock can be deactivated under the ‘Settings’ menu.
Message Displayed Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action - An unknown fault has occurred and user help is required - Manually drive/carry the mower away from this particular area and restart operation. - Drive wheel motors have been working under a severe load during automatic or manual operation. - Check to insure the mower is not stuck, allowing the drive wheels to slip. - Check the ground for holes or indentions, where the mower has stopped and fill it with dirt and level off.
4.2 Other Operational or Fault Problems Problem Encountered 'Cut wire’ indicator flashing on Perimeter Switch or the Base Station beeps continuously for 'Cut wire’ ‘Poor connection’ indicator flashing on Perimeter Switch or the Base Station beeps intermittently for poor wire splicing or too long wire Robomow doesn’t complete the edge Probable Cause/Event - Wire disconnected from perimeter switch or from the Base Station. - Confirm wire is plugged in and wire leads are firmly attached.
Problem Encountered Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action - Place the mower out of the Base Station and follow the sequence listed; - Press ‘STOP’ button few times to confirm it is on the main display - Press ‘UP’ button twice - Press ‘GO’ button once LCD display is in a foreign language. - The language setting was changed or not correctly set.
Chapter 5 - Maintenance and Storage WARNING! Serious injury can occur. Always remove batteries fuse before any maintenance or cleaning is done or before lifting Robomow. Blade is very sharp and can cause severe cuts or lacerations. Always wear heavy work gloves when working with and around the blade. 5.1 Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Interval Regularly Maintenance Procedure Remove the batteries fuse and check any damage on the blade.
5.4 Replacing the Blade Caution! To prevent the risk of serious injury, The blade replacement is a very easy operation to perform; follow the instructions in figure 5.1 below. The cutting blade of the Robomow should be examined for damage between operations. Only use sharp blade. always remove the battery fuse when replacing the blade. For your safety, always wear heavy work gloves when working with or around the cutting blade.
5.5 Splicing the Perimeter Wire If the perimeter wire needs to be spliced: Use the connectors supplied in the box, as shown in figure 5.2. It is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection. 1 1. Strip one cm (0.5 inch) of each wire ends together and twist the stripped ends together using pliers. 2. Insert the twisted wires into the splicing connector. 3. Screw the wire connector on the twisted wires; make sure is tight. 2 Figure 5.
5.7 Batteries Replacement WARNING! Follow the instructions below. Complete replacement of one battery before starting to replace the second battery. Replacing the batteries: - Lift the bumper and remove the batteries fuse; - Remove the cutting height adjustment knob by lifting it upwards (figure 5.4) - Unscrew the five nuts manually at the rear side of the Chassis cover (figure 5.5). If you find it difficult use a wide flat screwdriver; Figure 5.4 - Lift the rear side of the cover (see figure 5.
Chapter 6 - Specifications Dimensions 64cm (25 inches) Length x 52cm (20 inches) Width x 30cm (12 inches) Height Weight 17.6kg (38.8 lb) Noise Level Measured sound level: 77.2 dB Guaranteed sound level: 80 dB Mowing System Cuts 1cm (0.4in) outside the wheels Mowing width - 20cm (8 inches) Cutting height – 20-80mm (0.8-3.2 inches) Blade motor RPM – 5800 Theft Guard Code Fill in the four-digit code you have selected for the Theft Guard system as a safe record in the event you forget the code selected.
Chapter 7 - Accessories Blade Keep a spare blade on hand. Sharp blade is important for safety and good cutting performance. Peg Pack (50) For larger lawns and additional zones. Perimeter Wire For larger lawns and additional zones. Perimeter Switch Convenience of having a switch for each zone and not moving one switch from zone to zone. (operated by electricity). Batteries Pack for RM Perimeter Switch Preferable for areas where electricity is not available or not close enough to the Perimeter Switch.
Tips for maintaining your lawn Robomow®- Lawn care has never been so easy Best time to mow Mow your lawn when the grass is dry. This prevents the clippings from clumping and leaving piles on the lawn. Mow it late in the day rather than during the heat of the day. Mowing frequency Mow often, producing short, small clippings. During the active growing season the mowing frequency should be increased to once every 3-5 days, before the grass is too long.
RM/City Series Limited Warranty Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the RM/City series ‘Product’ is free from defects in materials and workmanship when used under normal residential* purposes for a period of 24 months, 12 months for the batteries, beginning from the date of purchase. Product accessories, including replacement parts are warranted for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase.
EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd. Hatzabar St., Industrial Zone P.O.Box 1412 Pardesiya, 42815 Israel The products covered by this Declaration 24 Volt Battery operated Automatic Lawn Mower model RM200 (with Perimeter Switch) 24 Volt Battery operated Automatic Lawn Mower model RM510 (with Base Station) F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY*) (Noise Level) F. Robotics Acquisition Ltd. hereby certifies that equipment described below 0.1. Type: 24 Volt Battery operated Automatic Lawn Mower 0.2. Make (Trade name): ROBOMOW 0.2.1. Model/Type: RM200 (with Perimeter Switch) RM510 (with Base Station) 0.3. Manufactured by: Name: F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd. Address: Hatzabar St., Industrial Zone P.O.Box 1412 Pardesiya, 42815 Israel 0.4. Person who keeps the technical documentation: Name: Mr. Dedy Gur, QA director.
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