Original Operating Instructions (EN) Robotic Mower … RC302 / RC304 / RC306 TC150 / TC300 / TC500 MC150 / MC300 / MC500 Operating Manual
Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction and Safety………………………………………………………………… 3 1.1 Introduction…………………………………...……………………………………………… 3 1.2 Warnings Decal Definitions ……………………………………………………….…….… 4 1.3 Safety Warnings & Precautions ……………………………………………………….…. 4 1.4 Robomow Safety Features ………………………………………………………….... 6 Chapter 2 – Know Your Robomow ………………………………..……………...…………...…. 2.1 What’s in the Box.......................………………...…………….…………………………… 7 7 2.
1. Introduction And Safety EC 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 26 Volt Battery operated Robotic Lawn Mower model: Robomow RC 302/34/306 MC 150/300/500 and TC 150/300/500 (with Base Station) F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd.
1.2 Warning Decal Definitions These are the symbols on Robomow; Read them carefully before operating Robomow. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. This is a dangerous power tool. Use care when operating and follow all safety instructions and warnings. 2. Read through the Operating & Safety Manual carefully before operating your Robomow. 3. Hazard of throwing or flying objects while in operation. 4. Keep a safe distance from Robomow when operating.
Transport – To safely move from or within the working area: 1. Press the STOP button to stop Robomow. 2. Use the Remote Control (available as an accessory) to drive it from place to place. 3. In case of different height level, switch off the Safety Switch, and carry the mower by the carrying handle. 4. In case of long transportation, use the original packaging. 5. When transporting Robomow over long distances switch off the Safety Switch.
1.4 Robomow Safety Features 1. Child Lock The Child Lock prevents unintended operation of Robomow by an accidental press of one of the buttons. Only pressing of two buttons in a certain order will initiate the operation. 2. Anti-Theft / Safety Guard 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.
2. Know Your Robomow 2.1 What’s in the Box Models with a Base Station 1 9 10 11 2 3 12 13 4 Operating & Safety Manual 5 DVD 6 14 7 Models without a Base Station 8 1 Robomow® 8 2 Wire Pegs 9 3 Perimeter Wire 10 4 Operating & Safety Manual 11 5 DVD 6 7 Used for securing the wire to the ground. Used to create a virtual wall for your Robomow Setup and Operation Video. RoboRuler Used for setting the distance of the Perimeter Wire from the lawn edge.
2.2 How Robomow Works for You Perform a One-Time Setup before operating Robomow for the first time. [Detailed instructions are in the following chapters] • Install a wire around the entire lawn and around protected areas within the lawn area. • The Perimeter Wire sets the boundaries for Robomow. The Perimeter Wire is laid around the edges of the lawn and around trees, plants, ponds and objects that you want to prevent Robomow to run into.
2.3 Operation Method • Robomow is a robotic lawnmower designed to mow and maintain your lawn completely by itself. • Simple One-Time Setup - Robomow requires a simple one time setup, which can easily be done by the consumer. Robomow recognizes the wire using special sensors, and makes sure it always stays inside the designated area. Essential accessories are supplied with the product. • Working Method – - Robomow will automatically mow the lawn. It continuously alternates between mowing and charging.
3. Planning Ahead Getting your lawn ready for Robomow is rather simple. Still, as each lawn is unique, we recommend to read this chapter before starting to install the perimeter wire. Planning the wire route and drawing a sketch of the lawn, including all obstacles and Base Station location, will make it easier and will prevent mistakes during the setup. Please watch the setup video on the Robomow DVD. This Video will walk you through the complete setup process.
If your lawn does not match this description, read the next Sections to find the style of your lawn. If your lawn is “Main Zone Only”, you can skip to Section 3.3 of this chapter to determine the Base Station location. 3.1.2 “Main Zone + Sub-Zone(s)“ Type Lawn If your lawn contains a Sub-Zone as defined in this section, then you MUST download the Robomow App in order to mow it effectively in automatic mode from the Base Station, otherwise you have to set it as a Separated Zone as defined in section 3.2.
Types of Separated Zone setups: A Separated Zone smaller than 100 m² (1100 ft²) o Separated area that is smaller than 100m² (1100 ft²) can be covered in a single operation, thus, if possible, the separated area may be connected to the main area’s Perimeter Wire (have the signal come from the Main Base Station). Separated Zone Smaller than 100m2 (1100ft2) 2 Wires under same peg Or o It may have to have its own separate Perimeter Wire.
There are two options to set the Base Station: 3.2.2 Internal Setup (on the lawn perimeter) Choose a place along the Perimeter Wire where you want to place the Base Station, based on the inputs given in paragraph 3.3.1. Place the Base Station in the direction shown in the figure to the right. 3.2.3 External Setup (off the lawn perimeter): There are two types of External Setup: A.
3.3 Select Power Box Location Consider the following in order to select the Power Box location: The Power Box will be connected to the Base Station using the 15m (50ft.) Extension Cable. Select a suitable location for the Power Box to be mounted on a wall near a power outlet. Locate it outside the lawn perimeter. Select an easily accessed spot. Select a dry and sheltered location. The Power Box is to be mounted vertically.
Slope inside the lawn Robomow can mow areas inside the working area with a slope of up to 35% (35cm rise per 1m). Tip: If the mower tilts off the ground while climbing a slope, it is too steep. Exclude this steep area from Robomow’s cutting area. In Lawn Slope 35% How to calculate the slope of your lawn? Length 35cm (1.1ft) Max 35% slope Elevation 100cm (3.3ft) How to calculate the slope of your lawn? 35cm (Elevation) 100cm (Length) 35% (slope) 3.4.
4. Initial Setup 4.1 Preparations Recommendation before you start: During setup, you will insert pegs into the ground. To complete this task smoothly, we recommend not to do it while the grass is high and to water it before starting. Hammer Combination Piers 4.1.1 Getting Ready Make sure all parts needed for setup are within reach. Have the Robomow box nearby, so all items are available.
ft) 0 er (1 rn m co . 3 ny in a M om fr 4.2.1 Starting Point: Perimeter Wire at the Base Station area. • Place the Base Station, according to your plan, as shown in the figure to the right. • Do not place the Base Station within 3m (10 ft.) of a corner • Select the roll of wire with a green plot connector attached to the end. • Pull the plot connector and some wire out of the plastic covering. ! Do not remove the spool of wire from its covering. The plastic covering is the dispenser for the wire.
• If the working area borders against a flat path that lies level with the lawn, it is possible to allow Robomow to run over the path. The Perimeter Wire should then be laid 10 cm (4 inches) from the edge of the path. • When the working area is divided by a flat path that is level with the lawn, it is possible to allow Robomow to run over the path. The Perimeter Wire can be laid under the pavement blocks or in the joint between them.
4.3 Perimeter Wire within the Working Area 4.3.1 Hard Obstacles o Obstacles that can withstand a collision, for example, trees or bushes higher than 15 cm, do not need to be demarcated by the Perimeter Wire. Robomow will turn when it collides with this type of obstacle. 4.3.2 Perimeter Islands o o o o o o o Use the Perimeter Wire to demarcate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles that cannot withstand a collision, for example, flower beds and fountains.
4.3.3 Setting a Narrow Pass A Narrow Pass is defined as a path that connects two zones of the lawn. The path enables Robomow to drive between the zones while following the wire, but prevents the mower from crossing between them while mowing the inner area of the zones. To set up a Narrow Pass follow the instructions given in the figure below: 50cm Sub-Zone Sub-Zone A. At the point you want the mower to start driving towards the Sub-Zone start to set the Narrow Pass.
If the Narrow Pass is wider than 2m, and you want Robomow to mow the area inside the Narrow Pass, then you can set the wire as shown in the figure below. Such a setup allows the mower to mow inside the Narrow Pass while mowing the inner part of the lawn, but prevents it from crossing between the zones. Sub-Zone Sub-Zone 10cm 30 cm A. At the point you want the mower to start driving towards the Sub-Zone start to set the Narrow Pass. B.
Use only the wire connectors supplied with Robomow. Neither Twisted cables, nor a screw terminal insulated with insulation tape are a satisfactory splice. Soil moisture will cause the conductors to oxidize, which will later cause a broken circuit. 4.5 Back at the Base Station – Completing the Perimeter Wire Setup Once the Perimeter Wire loop is completed and pegged to the ground, complete the setup by attaching the beginning and the end of the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station Head.
o After the Base Station has been positioned, insert 2 stakes into the Base Station holes as shown in the figure to the right. Only after the Base Station position will be tested, will you insert the 2 remaining stakes. Laying and Fastening Extension Cable Safety – Avoid injury! The Extension Cable from the Power Box to the Base Station should be securely fastened to the ground! It should never present a tripping hazard. The Extension Cable should cross ONLY over soft surfaces .
4.8. Setup in a Non-Base Zone A Non-Base Zone is an area of the lawn that is not connected to a Base Station. A Perimeter Switch should be installed in these areas. When necessary, the Perimeter Switch can be easily moved to other zones. The Perimeter Switch MUST be Mounted vertically in order to maintain its’ water resistance 4.8.
• Lay the Perimeter Wire from the Perimeter Switch to the lawn. 2 wires under the same peg • Start laying the wire in anticlockwise direction. • Once completing the Perimeter Wire loop, lay the wire back towards the Perimeter Switch. • At the end of the Perimeter Wire loop, you have now two wires. Lay the two loose wires in the direction of the Perimeter Switch location and peg them to the ground using a single peg for both. 4.8.
2 • Hold the Perimeter Switch and squeeze its side tabs (1) to remove it from the back cover (2). • Connect the Power Supply plug to the Perimeter Switch board. Replace the cover. • Connect the power supply to a regular power outlet (230V / 120V). 1 ! IMPORTANT ! The Power Supply is for indoor use ONLY. Choose a sheltered, dry, and well ventilated location that is NOT exposed to direct sunlight, water, or rain. • Press the ‘ON’ button on the Perimeter Switch.
5. Preparing Robomow Before using Robomow for the first time, you have to perform some simple preliminary settings. Once the preparations are complete, your Robomow will be ready to mow your lawn. 5.1 Adjust the Cutting Height Blade Cutting Range: 20 – 60 mm (0.8 – 2.4 inches) Safety Switch To adjust the cutting height of the blade, do the following: CAUTION! ALWAYS TURN THE SAFETY SWITCH OFF BEFORE SERVICING BLADE! • • • • • Lift the front side of the mower. Turn the knob while pushing it down.
5.2.4 Main Zone Area • Scroll to select an approximate area (EU- m² / US- ft²) of the Main Zone, where the Base Station is installed. If an additional zone (Sub-Zone or Separated Zone) exists, do not include it in this area (it will be set separately). Note – It is necessary to complete the above settings (5.2.1 – 5.2.3) in order to operate the mower. Every press on the STOP button will change the screen one step back in the process. 5.2.
5.2.6 Test Wire Position • U003 is displayed (Test Wire Position) – press OK. • Robomow wll follow the wire along the edge to test the wire position. Walk alongside Robomow while it is following the edge. Having completed the process, Robomow will enter the Base Station and the setup process is completed. If the mower collides with obstacles along the edge, the mower will stop and drive backwards with ‘ U052’ (Adjust Wire) displayed: • Move the wire slightly inward. • Press OK to continue the Wire Test.
6. Robomow Operation 6.1 Automatic Operation o During the One-Time Setup, you have defined the size of your lawn. Robomow will automatically derive the required Mowing Time for your lawn. o The One-Time Setup configures Robomow to perform automatically the following cycle of operations: - When the battery is fully charged Robomow departs from the Base Station. - Robomow mows the lawn.
OK to choose / approve selection Mowing with Edge / Left arrow Settings ok Mowing without Edge / Right arrow STOP GO to Base (Home) Stop (during operation) / Back while in the menu 6.3 Manual Operation Manual Operation is used when mowing the lawn at unscheduled times. To initiate Manual Operation when Robomow is at the Base Station, press one of the buttons (except the STOP button) to show the display.
6.4 Menu Options There are several levels of menu options that can be set in your Robomow: A. Basic Settings B. Advanced Settings C. Robomow App Settings 6.4.1 Basic Settings The Basic Settings are the most common menu options changed by the user. Each of the Basic Settings has an icon on the mower (refer to 6.2 – Operating Panel) that is lit to indicate the selected menu option. o To change Basic Settings, press the ‘Settings’ button.
6.4.1.4 Area – Update the size of the lawn in case it h changed. • Press the ‘Setting’ button 4 times until the Area icon is blinking. • Scroll to change the area and press ‘OK’ to confirm. • If more than one zone is defined, then first scroll to select the zone you want to edit and set the area for that zone as described above. Names of zones are as follows: L1 – Main Zone L2 – Separated Zone A L3 - Separated Zone B A1 – Sub-Zone 1 A2 – Sub-Zone 2 A3 – Sub-Zone 3 A4 – Sub-Zone 4 6.4.
Screen Setting Description Island • In rare cases, you may notice that the mower circles a Perimeter Island unnecessarily while searching for the Base Station. (Default = OFF) • The Islands option helps overcome this situation. To avoid such cases, turn the Islands feature On. P002 Near Wire Follow P003 (Default = ON) Options On/ OFF • When Robomow completes its operation, or when the ‘Home’ button instructs it to Go To Base, it drives itself to the Base Station.
Screen Setting Anti-Theft P011 (Default = OFF) P012 P013 P014 P015 P016 P017 Anti-Theft Change PIN code Base Station (Default = ON) Add Separated Zone Remove Separated Zone Sound (Default = ON) Mobile Communication System (Default = OFF) P018 Statistics (Default = OFF) P019 Bluetooth Remote Control Pairing Description • The Anti-Theft feature alarms the surroundings in the event of an unintended removal of the mower from its designated area.
7. Using The Power Box 7.1 Power Box Alerts Docking Indicator Event On/Off Button Alert Docking Indicator is lit. The mower is in its Base Station. Operating Indicator is lit The mower is not in its Base Station. On/Off Button Indicator is lit. ‘OFF’ will be displayed on the mower. Mowing schedule is Off. Wire Indicator Flashes and Beeps The Perimeter Wire is cut, disconnected, or too long. All Indicators flash The mower did not return to the Base Station after 4 hours of departure.
8. Charging 8.1 Charging During the Season The Base Station is the primary charging source when Robomow is docked and will maintain the optimal battery charge while awaiting departure. 8.2 Charging Out of Season During out of season months, such as winter, it is required to: • Fully charge the battery in the Base Station till the Battery indicator is green and lit constantly. LED indicators for charging: - Red is lit constantly – Charge the battery. - Green is blinking – During battery charging.
code displayed prior to stopping, press the OK button on the mower. The following table displays all Error Codes and gives possible causes and corrective actions: Display Message Probable Cause/Event --- E1 Stuck in Place -- --- E2 The mower is Outside --- -- E3 E4 E5 38 No Wire Signal Check Power Check Blade / Cutting Height Robomow got stuck in place. It cannot continue driving. Drive wheel motors have been working under a severe load.
Display E 6 Message Probable Cause/Event Corrective Actions Check Drive -- Grass or other object has wrapped around the drive wheel. -- The drive motors have been working under severe load for too long. -- Check the drive wheels and remove the grass or other objects. E 7 Front Wheel Problem -- The Front Wheel has left the ground for too long during operation.
Display Message Probable Cause/Event Corrective Actions 0021 --Mowing motor has faced over-current conditions for too long as a result of high grass or an obstacle that is stuck or wrapped around the blade. Check is preventing a blade from mowing height --Something rotating freely. --Severe grass accumulation under the mowing deck, rope, or similar object is wrapped around mowing blade. --CAUTION – Switch Off the Safety Switch before checking the blade.
Display Message / Description U024 Keep charging if not used. Displayed only if the mower is disconnected from a Charging Adaptor. It is recommended to keep the mower connected to the Power Supply when not in use. U025 Switch Off before lifting It is required to switch Off the System Switch before lifting and carrying the mower. U029 Change the wires in plot connector Displayed during the One-Time Setup. Swap the wires at the plot connector. Refer to section 5.2.4 in the User Manual.
9.4 Fault Symptom The next table will give details and possible causes of other faults, that do not provide error codes. If a fault cannot be dealt with using these tables, please call your service provider. Problem Encountered Poor quality of mowing Mower doesn’t find the Base Station Robomow is noisy and vibrates Mower does not dock properly and sometimes misses the Base Station contacts Uneven mowing results Robomow operates during Inactive Time.
10. Product Specification RC 302 RC 304 RC 306 Max Lawn Size 200 m 400 m 600 m2 Base Station Available as Accessory Included Included Robot Dimensions 63 x 46 x 21 cm 63 x 46 x 21 cm 63 x 46 x 21 cm Package Dimensions 80 x 54 x 33 cm 80 x 54 x 33 cm 80 x 54 x 33 cm Robot Weight 10.3 kg 10.3 kg 10.
11. Product Specification 11.1 General Instructions • • • • Always switch off the Safety Switch of Robomow® before clearing checking/ cleaning/ working on Robomow® or replacing the blade. Never attempt to service or adjust the mower while it is in operation. Check and clean Robomow® regularly and replace worn parts to improve performance and operation and to ensure a longer lifetime of your product.
• • Inspect the underside of the mower periodically. Clean if necessary. Carefully scrape the collected grass debris from under the mowing deck. -- Most grass accumulation can be removed using a small wooden stick or similar object. -- You may remove the blade to gain better access to the mowing chambers. IMPORTANT! Do not place the mower upside down. Instead, lean the mower against a surface to gain access to the mowing deck area.
11.6 Splicing the Perimeter Wire If the Perimeter Wire needs to be spliced, use the connectors supplied in the Robomow box. It is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection. IMPORTANT! Before slicing the Primeter Wire, disconnect the Power Box from the power outlet. 1. Strip 1 cm (0.5 inch) of each wire end together and twist the stripped ends using pliers. 2. Insert the twisted wires into the splicing connector. 3. Screw the wire connector on the twisted wires. Make sure it is tightly secured.
12. Accessories Blade Keep a spare blade on hand. A sharp blade is important for safety and best cutting performance. Battery Used to replace the existing battery and refresh cutting capacity. Perimeter Wire For larger lawns or additional zones. Peg Pack Used to fasten the Perimeter Wire to the ground. For larger lawns or additional zones. Wire Repair Connectors Used for repairing or splicing wires (as needed).
13. 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.
Warranty Card RC Series Limited Warranty Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the RC 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 batteries, are warranted for a period of ninety days from the date of purchase.
