Robomow MS1500 Owner's manual

Original Operating Instructions (EN)

Operation and safety manual

2016A

RS615, RS625, RS635

MS1500, MS2500

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The products are manufactured by F. Robotics Acquisitions (Friendly Robotics).

CE approved.

transmitted or translated without the prior written consent of Friendly Robotics.

Product, product specifications and this document are subject to change without notice. All other trademarks are property of

their respective owners.

Welcome to the world of home robotics with the Friendly Robotics Robomow!

Thank you for purchasing our product. We know that you will enjoy the extra free time you will have while using Robomow to mow your

lawn. When set up and used properly, Robomow will operate safely on your lawn and provide you with a quality of cut matched by a

few mowers of any kind. You will be impressed with your lawn’s appearance and best of all, Robomow did it for you.

IMPORTANT!

The following pages contain important safety and operating instructions. Please read and follow all instructions in this

manual. Carefully read and review all safety instructions, warnings and cautions contained in this manual. Failure to

read and follow these instructions, warnings and cautionary statements may result in severe injury or death to persons

and pets or damage to personal property.

– 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

26 Volt Battery operated Robotic Lawn Mower model:

Robomow S models (with Base Station)

F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd. declares under sole responsibility that the products identified above conform to the Directives below:

- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

Standards referenced: EN ISO 12100:2010.

- EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Standards referenced: EN 55014-1:2011. EN 55014-2:2008. EN 61000-3-2:2006. EN 61000-3-3:2008.

- Noise Directive 2000/14/EC

Standards referenced: BS EN ISO 3744:2010. ISO 11094:1991.

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Mr. Gerome De Schutter Friendly Robotics BV.

Address: Expeditieweg 4-6, Andelst 6673 DV, Netherlands.

I hereby declare that the above product conforms to the requirements as specified above.

Shai Abramson – Senior VP R&D

F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd.

Israel

26 November 2015

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Warning Decal Definitions

These are the symbols on Robomow®; Read them carefully before operating Robomow®.

DANGER! Sharp rotating blades. Keep hands and feet away.

Serious injury can occur. Caution – Do not touch rotating blade(s)

1. Safety alerts symbol – WARNING – This is a dangerous power tool.

Use care when operating and follow all safety instructions and warnings.

2. Read Operating & Safety Manual – Read user instructions before operating your Robomow.

3. Hazard of thrown or flying objects – Whole body exposure. Take caution.

4. Keep a safe distance from Robomow when operating.

Keep people in particular children, pets and bystanders away from the area in which Robomow is being used.

5. Severing of toes or fingers – Rotary mower blade. Risk of injury from rotating cutting blade.

Keep hands and feet away and do not attempt to lift Robomow from this area.

6. Operate the disabling device before working on or lifting Robomow®.

7. Do not ride on Robomow®.

Do not dispose Robomow® or any other part of it as unsorted

municipal waste – it should be collected separately.

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WARNING!

This warning symbol will be found at several

points throughout the pages of this manual.

It is intended to highlight an important safety,

warning or cautionary message.

Please pay particular attention to these

areas and be sure you fully understand

the message before proceeding.

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Safety Warnings & Precautions

Use

1. Read this Operating and Safety Manual carefully and be familiar with the controls and the proper use of Robomow® before

operating Robomow®.

2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use Robomow®.

3. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

4. It is strongly recommended to use the Child Lock or Anti-Theft (4 PIN code) option in order to prevent operation by children or

others who are not familiar with Robomow® operation.

5. Never let Robomow® operate without supervision, unless the zone is totally fenced and there is no access for people to reach

the lawn.

6. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to people or their property.

7. Wear eyes protection and use gloves when installing the Perimeter Wire and driving the wire stakes/pegs. Firmly drive all pegs in

order to keep the wire from becoming a tripping hazard.

8. Make sure to layout and install the Perimeter Wire according to the instructions.

9. Inspect the area mowed by Robomow®, and remove stones, sticks, wires, bones and other objects, once a week. Objects struck by

the blades may be thrown and cause severe injuries to people.

10. In case of abnormal vibrations, stop the mower, switch off the Safety Switch and check for any damage of the blade. Replace worn

or damaged blades to preserve balance. If vibration continues, call for service.

11. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting blades and other moving parts.

12. Always switch off the Safety Switch before lifting the mower or attempting any adjustments. Do not to touch the blades before

the blades have come to a complete stop.

13. Never attempt to service or adjust the mower while it is in operation.

14. When programming the automatic schedule, do not leave the machine to operate unattended if you know that there are pets,

children or people in the vicinity.

15. Do not use Robomow® for any purpose other than for which it is intended.

16. Do not operate Robomow® if any safety feature or device is damaged or inoperable.

17. Never allow anyone to ride or sit on mower.

18. Warning! When there is a risk of a lightning storm, disconnect the Perimeter Wire from the Base Station / Perimeter Switch and

the Power Box 230V/120V plug from the mains socket.

19. Keep all guards, shields, safety devices, and sensors in place. Repair or replace damaged parts, including decals. Do not operate

Robomow® if any parts are damaged or worn.

20. Never pick up or carry this appliance while the motors are running.

21. Electric Shock Hazard! Disconnect the Power Box from the plug socket before any approach to the Base Station charging

contacts (pins).

22. Transportation

1. Use the Remote Control (available as an accessory) to drive it from place to place.

2. In case of different height level, switch off the Safety Switch, and carry the mower by the carrying handle.

3. Important! It is recommended to keep the original packaging for shipment purposes.

Using Remote Control (Manual Mowing)

23. Mow only in daylight or in a good artificial light and avoid operating in wet grass.

24. Do not operate Robomow® when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers; Always

be sure of your footing on slopes.

25. Use extreme caution when reversing the appliance towards you.

26. Always switch on the motor according to instructions with feet well away from the blades.

27. Do not mow manually slopes steeper than 15 degrees or where a firm footing is not possible.

Maintenance

28. Always switch off the Safety Switch of Robomow® in following cases: before clearing blockage/ checking/ cleaning/ working on

Robomow® or replacing blades.

29. Always switch off the Safety Switch whenever Robomow® starts vibrating abnormally.

30. Use heavy gloves when inspecting or servicing blades.

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31. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

32. Use only the original equipment and accessories. It is not allowed to modify the original design of Robomow®. All modifications are

made at your own risk.

33. Maintenance/ Servicing of Robomow® should be according to manufacturer instructions.

34. The Battery Pack contains electrolytes. In case of an electrolyte leakage from the battery pack, the actions described below are

required:

- Skin contact: Wash the contact areas off immediately with plenty of water and soap.

- Eye contact: Flush the eyes immediately with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes, without rubbing.

- Get medical treatment.

35. Ensure that the battery pack is charged using the correct charger recommended by the manufacturer. Incorrect use may result in

electric shock, overheating or leakage of corrosive liquid from the battery

Product End of Use

36. Robomow and its accessories should be collected separately at the end of their life to prevent electrical and electronic equipment

waste from ending up in landfill sites, to promote the reuse, treatment and recovery of electrical and electronic equipment in

purpose to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, protect human health and utilize natural resources

prudently and rationally.

37. Do not dispose Robomow or any other part of it (including the Power Box, Base Station and Perimeter Switch) as unsorted

municipal waste – it should be collected separately.

38. Ask your local distributor/dealer about return and collection systems available.

39. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire and do not place used batteries in your household trash.

The battery must be collected, recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.

Robomow® – Safety Features

1. Child Lock / Safety Guard

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

The Anti-Theft system provides the user with a disabling function that will prevent anyone from using or driving the Robomow

unless they have the valid code to enter. You will be prompted to enter a four digit code of your choice to use as your personal

security code.

3. Lift Sensor

In the event the mower is raised from its resting position on the ground during blade operation, the blades will stop rotating

immediately.

4. Tilt Sensor

In case the mower is lifted up towards a vertical position, the blades will stop immediately and Robomow will warn about it.

5. Sensor Equipped Bumpers

The bumper is equipped with a sensor which is activated when the mower strikes a solid, fixed object. When the bumper sensor is

activated, the mower will stop the rotation of the blades immediately, will stop movement in that direction and reverse itself away

from the obstacle.

6. Emergency Stop Button

The STOP button is located on the Carrying Handle. Pressing this button or lifting the handle at any time during operation will stop

all mower movement and the rotation of the blades immediately.

7. Safety Switch

Located below the bumper door, on the right side of Robomow (when standing behind the mower). Switching off the Safety Switch

will prevent any operation of the Robomow. It is required to switch it off before lifting Robomow and before any maintenance is

done.

8. Main Fuse

Located at the rear side of Robomow. Removing the Main Fuse will prevent any operation of Robomow. It is required to remove

the fuse before transportation for long distance and before any service (parts replacement) is done.

9. Sealed Batteries

The batteries that operate Robomow are completely sealed and will not leak any type of fluids, regardless of their position.

10. Base Station / Perimeter Switch and Perimeter Wire

Robomow cannot operate without a Perimeter Wire installed and activated through the Base Station / Perimeter Switch. In the

event the Perimeter Switch is turned off or otherwise fails to function, Robomow will stop operating.

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How Robomow Works for You

Perform a One-Time Setup before operating Robomow for the first time.

[Detailed instructions are in the following chapters]

• First, you will install a wire around the entire lawn and around protected areas within

the lawn area. This wire is the Perimeter Wire; it sets the boundaries for Robomow.

Small pegs are supplied with Robomow. You use them to fasten the Perimeter Wire to

the ground, below grass level. The Perimeter Wire will gradually disappear under the

growth of new grass and will become invisible quite soon.

Then, you will place a Base Station along the Perimeter Wire and install a Power Box.

They perform two basic functions:

o Generate a very low voltage signal along the Perimeter Wire.

o Charge Robomow’s batteries.

• After having completed the installation of the Perimeter Wire, the Base Station, and the

Power Box, and performing the One-Time Setup, Robomow will do all the mowing for

you the entire season !

• Robomow leaves its Base Station on the scheduled mowing time. Robomow mows the lawn and then drives itself back to the

Base Station to be charged and ready for its next scheduled mowing.

• In order to prevent damage to the lawn at the Base Station area and in order to improve lawn coverage, Robomow will drive

back from the Base Station at a random distance (between 90cm to 120cm) and will randomly select an angle of departure

between 40 to 90 degrees.

• As soon as Robomow departs for mowing, the Base Station automatically triggers a special signal. This signal creates a virtual

wall, visible only to Robomow. This signal keeps Robomow within the lawn boundaries, and prevents it from entering areas it

was intended to skip.

Robomow detects the signal

and changes direction as it

reaches the wire

Perimeter Wire as a

virtual wall, visible only

to Robomow

Tree surrounded by a groove, ditch or flower beds requires a wire around it .

Base Station and Power Box:

- Generates signal along the wire.

- Charges Robomow’s battery.

Large trees: Robomow is allowed to bump

into them. At this size, the objects do not

require a Perimeter Wire around them.

Peg

Perimeter Wire

Base Station Power Box

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• 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.

• Edge Cutting – Unlike other robotic lawn mowers, Robomow is the only robotic

mower that has a special Edge mode, in which it follows the perimeter wire for

complete coverage of the lawn edges. Robomow is the only robotic mower to cut

outside the wheels.

• Strong Cutting System – Robomow’s extra sharp blades enable it to perform the

rstcutoftheseason,whenthegrassisrelativelyhigh.

• TurboMow Mode – TurboMow feature allows faster and stronger mowing of high

grassduringtherstcutoftheseason.

• SmartMow Mode – SmartMow feature allows more efcient mowing operation

through smooth and continuous turns at lawn’s edge.

• Availability – The mowing width of Robomow (56cm / 22”) and the powerful cutting

systemhelp Robomowto nishthe jobvery fastand leaveyour lawnfree forthe

family to enjoy.

• A Remote Control is available as an accessory and is used for driving Robomow

to a separated zone, if necessary. It is also used for mowing small patches of grass

that cannot be reached in automatic operation.

• Grasscycling – Robomow cuts the grass into very small clippings that are buried in

the roots of the lawn, where they decompose and act like a natural fertilizer. Grass

clippings contain 80-85% water and release valuable nutrients that return back into

the soil. It is the natural recycling of grass.

• Robomow App – a mobile application (available for Android and

iOS), which enables user friendly and intuitive operation of your

Robomow. For compatibility information of Robomow App please

visit the Robomow webpage.

To download the Robomow App, use

your mobile device to scan the QR

code on the right, or simply search

for it in the App Store or Google Play

Store.

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1Robomow®6 Operating & Safety Manual 10 Extension Cable

20 meters (65 ft.), (Low voltage cable).

2Perimeter Wire

Creates a virtual wall for your Robomow. 7

RoboRuler

For setting the distance of the Perimeter Wire

from the lawn edge.

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Power Box

Used to deactivate (halt) the automatic

operation mode and reactivate it as

needed. Also provides indication of

Robomow’s status (Docking or Operating)

and the Perimeter Wire’s health.

3Pegs

For securing the wire to the ground. 8

Assembled Base Station

Used by Robomow to dock and charge when

it is not mowing.

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Power Box Mount

Used for fixing the Power Box to a wall.

(including Screws and dowels).

4Wire Connectors

Used for splicing wires (as needed). 9Base Station Stakes

For securing the Base Station to the ground.

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Adaptor for perimeter wire over

500m

For lawns looped with a perimeter wire

of 500 meters or more (1640 ft.).

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Plot Connector

For connecting the Perimeter Wire to the Base

Station.

What’s in the Box

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Lawn Edge 35cm (14”)

Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”)

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Lawn Edge 35cm (14”)

Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”)

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Main Parts

Robomow®

1. Operating Lamp

2. Bumper with touch sensitive sensors

3. STOP Button / Carrying Handle

4. Operating Panel

Under the Hood

1. Bumper Door

2. Mowing Height Indicator

3. Mowing Adjustment Knob

4. Safety Switch

Base Station

1. Base Station Head (Charging Adaptor)

2. Base

3. Flippers (x2)

4. Stakes (x6)

Power Box

1. Docking Indicator

2. Automatic Operation ON/OFF button

3. Operating Indicator

4. Wire Indicator

5. Automatic Operation ON/OFF Indicator

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Table Of Contents

Chapter 1 Planning Ahead ............................................................................................................................................. 1

Planning Perimeter Wire Installation.................................................................................................................................. 1

Lawn Types: What does your lawn look like? .................................................................................................................... 1

“Separated Zones” Type Lawn .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Select Base Station Location ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Determine Power Box Location ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Planning the Perimeter Wire’s Layout ............................................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2 Initial Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Perimeter Wire Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Special cases of Perimeter Wire setup .............................................................................................................................. 8

Separated Zone(s) ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

Fastening Perimeter Wire to the Ground ......................................................................................................................... 13

Back at the Base Station – Completing the Perimeter Wire Setup .................................................................................. 13

Assembling the Base Station ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Placing The Base Station ................................................................................................................................................ 15

Installing the Power Box .................................................................................................................................................. 16

At the Power Box Location: ............................................................................................................................................. 16

Chapter 3 Preparing Robomow ................................................................................................................................... 17

Adjust the Cutting Height ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Insert the Fuse ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

One-Time Setup (Step By Step) ...................................................................................................................................... 17

After Setup is Complete .................................................................................................................................................. 20

Chapter 4 Robomow Operation ................................................................................................................................... 21

Automatic Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

Menu Structure ................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Lawn Options ................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Mower Options................................................................................................................................................................. 30

Manual Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 33

Chapter 5 Using the Power Box .................................................................................................................................. 34

Power Box Alerts ............................................................................................................................................................. 34

To Turn Buzzer On/Off ..................................................................................................................................................... 34

To Disable the Automatic Operation ................................................................................................................................ 34

Chapter 6 Charging ...................................................................................................................................................... 35

Charging During the Season ........................................................................................................................................... 35

Charging Out of Season .................................................................................................................................................. 35

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 37

Text error-messages ........................................................................................................................................................ 37

Error Messages And Corrective Actions .......................................................................................................................... 37

Other Problems ............................................................................................................................................................... 40

Chapter 8 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 43

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Storage .......................................................................................................................... 44

Maintenance of the Mowing Deck ................................................................................................................................... 44

Maintenance of the Blades .............................................................................................................................................. 45

Disposing of the Old Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................... 46

Splicing the Perimeter Wire ............................................................................................................................................. 46

Maintenance of the Base Station Area ............................................................................................................................ 46

Storing the Mower during Winter ..................................................................................................................................... 46

Winter Service ................................................................................................................................................................. 46

Chapter 10 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................. 47

Chapter 11 Tips for maintaining your lawn .................................................................................................................. 48

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Chapter 1 Planning Ahead

Getting your lawn ready for Robomow is rather simple.

Still, as every lawn is unique, we recommend you get acquainted with the setup process before

you actually create the perfect setting for your lawn.

Scan the QR code to watch Robomow setup & operation video.

Also available on Robomow website.

Please complete reading this “Planning Ahead” chapter before you start the setup. It will

guide you in finding the best locations for the Base Station, Power Box, and for Perimeter Wire.

1.1 Planning Perimeter Wire Installation

The Perimeter Wire functions as an “invisible wall” for Robomow. It sets

the boundaries of lawn zones and it surrounds specific areas where you

do not want Robomow to enter.

The Perimeter Wire is held to the ground with small pegs, supplied with

Robomow. Soon after settling, the wire will become invisible under the

growth of new grass.

As soon as Robomow starts operating, it turns on a signal that runs along

the Perimeter Wire. This signal keeps Robomow within its working zones

and away from preset demarcated areas.

1.2 Lawn Types: What does your lawn look like?

There are 3 basic types of lawns: Some lawns are combinations of more

than one type.

Your first task is to determine which type is yours.

)Main Zone Only

Robomow will simply mow this lawn within its set

boundaries.

)Main Zone + Sub-Zones

Robomow will mow the Main Zone and will move automatically

to the Sub-Zone(s).

)Separated Zones

Robomow will mow each zone separately. Its movement

between zones is restricted. Thus, you will plan ahead how

Robomow is to be moved from one area to the other.

1.2.1 “Main Zone Only” Type Lawn

The “Main Zone Only” lawn consists of one whole area. It has no Sub-

Zones and no Separated Zones.

If you answer “yes” to all of the following questions,

your lawn is a “Main Zone Only” type lawn:

UIs your grass area one continuous zone?

And:

UAre all areas of your lawn wide enough for

Robomow to navigate through?

(More than 4-5 meters (13-16 ft.) wide

at its narrowest point).

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Main Zone

Sub-Zone

Main Zone

Separated

Zone

At least

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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 1.4 of

this chapter to determine Base Station location.

1.2.2 Main Zone + Sub-Zone(s) Type Lawn

This type of lawn consists of more than one zone and these

zones are connected by a pass. The pass may be relatively

narrow, but it is wide enough for Robomow to drive through.

In this type of lawns, Robomow will be able to drive itself from

one zone to the other in order to mow the whole area.

If you answer “yes” to all of the following questions, your lawn

is a “Main Zone + Sub-Zone(s)” type lawn:

UDoes your lawn has additional zones which are separated from the

Main Zone?

UIs your grass area one continuous area?

UIs there a Narrow Pass that is wide enough for Robomow to drive

through between these zones: 1.2 – 5 meters (4 – 16 ft.)?

UIs this Narrow Pass firm, level and smooth (not stony, sandy or

elevated)?

For example: grass area, sidewalk, firm path, solid ground.

Such additional areas are called Sub-Zones.

You will instruct Robomow to drive through the Narrow Pass in order to

get to a Sub-Zone. It will mow both the Main Zone and its Sub-Zone(s)

one zone at a time.

If your lawn does not match this description, skip to the next

Section 1.3 of this chapter: “Separate Zones”

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In order to make sure Robomow drive into the Sub-Zone and back, we

have to further examine the lawn area:

P What is the width of the Narrow Pass?

If the pass is 1.2 – 2 m (4 to

6.5 ft.) wide…

If the pass is 2 – 5 m

(6.5 to 16 ft.) wide…

PDuring Perimeter Wire

setting:

You will follow simple

instructions on how to set

a Narrow Pass.

(See Section 2.2.2 ).

PDuring One-Time Setup:

You will set Robomow to

work in a Sub-Zone mode.

(See section 3.3.8).

PDuring Perimeter Wire setting:

You will set the Perimeter Wire

as in a regular Main Zone type

lawn. Robomow can navigate

through the pass without special

wire settings.

Main + Sub-Zone with a Narrow Pass

Main Zone

Sub-Zone

Narrow Pass

Main Zone

2 – 5 m (6.5 to 16 ft.)

1.2 – 2 m (4 to 6.5 ft.)

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“Separated Zones” type lawn consists of

two or more zones that are not connected.

Robomow cannot drive between these

zones.

If you answer “yes” to at least one of the

following questions, your lawn is of the

“Separated Zones” type.

UAre parts of your lawn separated by

fences, sidewalks, or other objects

that Robomow cannot pass?

Or:

UAre parts of your lawn separated by a gravel path or similar material

that may damage the mower’s blades?

Or:

UAre zones of your lawns joined by a pass too narrow for Robomow to

drive through: less than 1.2 m (4 ft.) in width?

Or:

UAre zones of your lawn situated at lower or higher level?

PIf any of the above descriptions fits your lawn, Robomow will be set to

work in Separated Zones

If the pass is less than 1.2 m (4 ft.) wide, set the lawn zones as Separated Zones.

See next Section 1.3.

If the pass is more than 5 m (16 ft.) wide, set the lawn as “Main Zone Only” type.

See previous Section 1.2.1 “Main Zone Only”.

Continue reading next Section (Separated Zones), as your lawn may be a combination of more than one type.

1.3 “Separated Zones” Type Lawn

If your lawn does not fit any of these descriptions, it is probably either a “Main Zone Only” or “Main Zone +Sub-

Zone” type. Skip to Section 1.4 – Determine Base Station Location.

PA lawn may consist of up to 2 Separated Zones.

PThe mower must be carried or driven to this area manually.

PA lawn may also be a combination of more than one lawn type.

1.3.1 Types of Separated Zone setups

A separated zone that can be completely

mowed in a single operation.

PIf possible, the separated area may be

connected to the main area’s Perimeter Wire.

POr, it may require to have its own separate

Perimeter Wire.

In that case, it will have to be connected to a

Perimeter Switch (optional accessory).

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Main Zone

Separated Zone

Base Station

Separated Zone smaller than

200 m² (2150 ft²)

2 wires under

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A separated zone that requires more than one

single operation to completely mow the area.

PThis large separated area needs more than one

operation of the mower.

PAn additional Base Station (optional accessory)

should be installed in such separated area.

1.4 Select Base Station Location

Robomow’s Base Station is placed along the Perimeter Wire. This is where

the wire “loop” starts and ends. The Base Station and Power Box have two

main functions:

PTo generate a small signal along the Perimeter Wire (very low voltage),

which serves as an “invisible wall” setting the lawn boundaries for

Robomow.

PTo charge Robomow’s batteries.

After completing the One-Time Setup of the Perimeter Wire and the

Base Station, a weekly schedule is set. That’s when Robomow starts

mowing for you for the entire season.

Robomow leaves the Base Station on the day and time scheduled according

to a predetermined program for your specific lawn and preferences. It mows

the lawn and it returns to the Base Station for recharging.

1.4.1 Consider the following in order to choose the best location:

PDo not place the Base Station within 3 meters (10 ft.) after a corner.

PThe Base Station should be close enough (20

m / 65 ft.) to a wall plug socket (230V / 120V).

PIf the lawn has more than one zone, set

the Base Station within the largest zone.

PMake the Base Station invisible to the street.

PPrefer a shady spot. This will extend battery

lifetime

PPlace the Base Station on a relatively level

ground.

Do not place it on a slope.

PPlace the Base Station away from sprinkler

heads.

Main Zone

Zone A

Base Station

location

Base Zone

Separated Zone larger than 200 m² (2150 ft²)

Main Power Box &

Base Station

Optional Power Box

& Base Station

Min. 3 m (10 ft.)

after corner

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1.5 Determine Power Box Location

PThe Power Box will be connected to the Base Station.

PSelect a suitable location for the Power Box to be mounted on

the wall near the plug socket.

PRobomow’s 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable will be connected to

the Power Box. The length of the Extension Cable must not be

changed.

The Power Box is suitable for Outdoor use. Yet, it should be placed

in a sheltered, dry, well ventilated spot.

The Power Box should not be exposed to direct sunlight or rain.

1.6 Planning Perimeter Wire Installation

1.6.1 Objects inside Lawn

PObjects such as flower beds, ponds, or small trees need to be protected

by setting “perimeter islands”.

Perimeter Islands are demarcated areas of the lawn, where Robomow

does not enter.

PObstacles that are vertical, relatively rigid, higher than 15 cm (6 inches),

such as trees, phone or power poles, do not need to be protected by a

perimeter wire. Robomow will turn when it collides with these obstacles.

However, for the gentlest and most silent operation, you may prefer to

create Perimeter Islands around all fixed objects in the working area.

Rigid vertical objects (such as poles) with

a diameter smaller than 10 cm (4 inches) must

be protected by a Perimeter Island. This will

prevent such objects from being trapped by

the mower’s body and damage to the lawn.

PAreas where obstacles are grouped closely

together, should be demarcated by a single,

continuous, Perimeter Island.

1.6.2 Slopes

Perimeter Slope

PThe Perimeter Wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10%

(0.35 ft rise per 3.3 ft).

CAUTION! If the Perimeter Wire is laid across a slope steeper than 15%, it

may cause the mower to slip, especially when the grass is wet, and to cross

the wire outside.

)However, if there is a barrier (e.g. fence or wall) that can protect

the mower from slipping off, the Perimeter Wire can be set on that

slope.

In Lawn Slope

PRobomow can mow areas inside the working area that slope up to 35%

(1.1 rise per 3.3 ft).

PTip: If the mower tilts off the ground while climbing a slope, it is too

steep. Exclude this steep area from Robomow’s cutting area.

EN

Power Box fixed

to the wall

Max 20 m

(65 ft.)

20 m (65 ft.) Extension

Cable (low voltage)

In Lawn Slope

In Lawn Slope 35%

Perimeter Slope

Perimeter Slope 10%

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Robomow S models

How to calculate the slope of your lawn?

35 cm (Elevation)

1.6.3 Distances from Edge (Pools, Ponds, Cliffs, etc.)

PRoboRuler is used to measure the distance from the edge, where at

which the wire is to be placed.

PIn certain cases, near bodies of water such as pools and ponds, or

great height differences such as cliffs, it is required to maintain a

greater distance from the Edge (see Section 2.3).

1.6.4 Interference with adjacent lawns

PIf an additional Robomow or other robotic mower is working in an

adjacent lawn, maintain at least 3 meters distance (10 ft.) from the

perimeter wire of that lawn.

Robomow S Models

Wall Edge 40cm (15.5”)

Lawn Edge 32cm (12.5”)

Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”)

for RS models

100 cm (Length) = 35% (Slope)

35 cm (1.1 ft.)

Max 35% slope

100 cm (3.3 ft.)

Elevation

Length

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Initial Setup

Chapter 2 Initial Setup

Recommendation, before you start:

During setup, you will insert pegs into the ground. To make this task

smoother, we recommend you mow your lawn and water it before starting.

Getting Ready

Make sure all parts needed for setup are within reach. Have Robomow box

nearby, so as to have all items available.

In addition, you will use the following tools: A hammer, a small flat and a

Phillips screwdrivers, Combination Pliers.

2.1 Perimeter Wire Setup

Before you start the setup, you should have a plan for the Perimeter Wire

layout and for the location of the Base Station. Your plan should consider the

following (see Sections 1.4-1.6):

UWhat type of lawn areas do you prepare?

(Main Zone Only / Main + Sub-Zones / Separated Zones /

combination of types).

UAre there protected or excluded areas on the lawn?

(Perimeter Islands).

UAre there any slopes that Robomow should avoid?

UAre there edges of pools, ponds, cliffs etc, that need an extra

distance from the Perimeter Wire?

2.1.1 Starting Point: Perimeter Wire at the Base Station area.

PPlace the Base Station, according to your plan, with its front facing Anti

Clockwise on the perimeter.

Do not place the Base Station within 3 m (10 ft.) after a corner

PSelect the roll of wire with a green plot connector attached to the end.

The other rolls do not have a connector at the end.

PPull the plot connector and some of the wire, connected to it, out of the

plastic cover.

Do not remove the wire spool from its cover.

The plastic cover is the dispenser for the wire.

PPeg the beginning of the wire to the ground, where the Base Station will

be located.

Pegs are supplied in Robomow’s box.

PPull out 30 cm (12 inches) of wire and leave it loose near the Base

Station location. Later, at the end of the setup this part of the wire will

close the Perimeter Wire loop.

PStart laying the wire in an Anti Clockwise direction.

PContinue to pull the Perimeter Wire out of its cover, laying it loosely as

you walk along the lawn edge.

If you get to any area /object that needs care or special boundaries,

make sure you carefully lay the Perimeter Wire as needed.

The next Sections deal with such special cases.

EN

Hammer Combination Pliers

Small flat and Philips

screwdrivers

Anti Clockwise

direction of wire layout

Perimeter Wire – do not

remove the plastic covering

Leave 30 cm

(12 inches)

starting point

Min. 3 m (10 ft.)

from any corner

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Robomow S models

2.1.2 Laying the Perimeter Wire

PThe Perimeter Wire is secured to the ground by the

pegs supplied with Robomow. Insert pegs every few

meters and at corners.

At this early stage set a minimum number of pegs. Later,

after testing the wire setup, you will insert all necessary pegs.

PAfter uncoiling Sections of wire, before inserting pegs, use the

RoboRuler to determine the distance of the wire from lawn

edge or obstacles.

RoboRuler is supplied with Robomow

UIf the edge is sloping (max 15% is allowed) or a wall –

the distance from the edge is 40 cm (1.3 ft.).

UIf the edge is a flat area or a cliff –

the distance from the edge is 32 cm (1 ft.).

PIf there is a hard obstacle (that does not need protection as a

Perimeter Island) near the perimeter– Perimeter Wire should be at least

1 m (3.3 ft.) away from it.

PIf the edge is not a wall, a fence or other obstacle -

you may move the Perimeter Wire closer to the edge.

Test this short distance before fastening the pegs into the ground.

PMaintain a 45º angle in all left-turn corners when laying the wire along

the perimeter. It is not necessary to maintain 45º angle on right-turn

corners along the perimeter. It is not necessary to maintain 45º angle

along corners of an island inside the lawn (example: around a swimming

pool).

PContinue laying the wire, according to your plan.

Gradually pull the wire out of its dispenser and lay it loosely as you are

moving in a Anti Clockwise direction.

2.2 Special cases of Perimeter Wire setup

2.2.1 Perimeter Islands

PContinue uncoiling the wire, moving from the edge towards the object

that you want to protect.

PPeg the Perimeter Wire around the protected object in a Clockwise

direction.

90O45O

45O

90O

45O

90O

Wall Edge 40cm (15.5”)

Lawn Edge 32cm (12.5”)

Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”)

for RS models

Wall Edge 40cm (15.5”)

Lawn Edge 32cm (12.5”)

Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”)

for RS models

32 cm (1 ft.)

Area outside perimeter – same basic level and

free of protected objects.

Area outside perimeter – has a wall as an

protected objects.

Min. distance between islands: 1.5 m (4.9 ft.).

Otherwise, demarcate jointly as one island.

Perimeter Wire position

2 wires under

same peg

Min. 1.5 m

Perimeter

Wire

Direction of setup: Clockwise around obstacle

40 cm (1.3 ft.)

40 cm (1.3 ft.) Wire

Sloping –

max 15%.

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Initial Setup

PThere should be a distance between the Island Wire and the Perimeter

Wire:

)Maintain a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft.) between the Island wire and

the Perimeter Wire.

)Maintain a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft.) between wires of adjacent

islands.

CAUTION: Setting the Perimeter Wire Anti Clockwise around the

obstacle will cause mower to drive into the island.

PComplete bordering the island and return to the spot where you left the

lawn’s edge.

PThe wires leading to the Island and from it should be parallel and

touching.

Therefore, peg both wires, to and from the island, together with the

same pegs.

Robomow will not recognize these two wires.

It will mow over them as if they do not exist.

Robomow will recognize the single perimeter wire around the

Perimeter Island and will not enter this area.

PThe minimum diameter of an Island should be 90 cm (3 ft.).

)If protected objects are grouped closely together, demarcate them

by a single, continuous, Perimeter Island.

)The minimum distance of the Perimeter Wire from the protected

area should be 32 cm (1 ft.).

Therefore, If protected objects are too close to the edge, leave

them out of the mowing area.

)A Perimeter Island should either be rectangular or round.

2.2.2 Setting a Narrow Pass

A Narrow Pass is 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 each zone.

The pass must be at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) wide to allow Robomow to drive

through it.

If the pass is wider than 2 m (6.5 ft.) – there is NO need for any special

Perimeter Wire setting. Just include both the pass and the Sub-Zone in the

area covered by the Perimeter Wire.

Otherwise, follow the instructions below in order to set up a Narrow Pass.

EN

90O45O

Perimeter Island – Min. 90 cm (3 ft.).

32 cm (1 ft.)

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