Robomow RC304 Pro, User Manual

Page 1: ...Robotic Mower RC312 Pro S RC308u RC304 Pro RC304u EN User Guide See how to install Original Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...n I m Robomow nice to meet you Your safety is important to us Please review this Manual carefully for all safety warnings and take extra caution to keep both children and pets off the lawn when Robomow is in operation ...

Page 3: ...Safetyfirst 2 Installation 13 Quick reference 53 ...

Page 4: ...ORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Warning decal definitions Safety warnings precautions Safety features Do not allow children to use or operate the mower Children must be supervised at all times ...

Page 5: ...and follow all safety instructions and warnings 2 Read Safety Instructions carefully before operating your mower 3 Be careful of thrown objects during operation 4 Keep a safe distance from the mower while it is operating Keep people especially children pets and bystanders away from the area where the mower is operating 5 CAUTION Do not touch the rotating blade Keep hands and feet away and do not l...

Page 6: ...ut the risks and that it is forbidden to enter your lawn while the mower is operating 4 If your lawn is open to the street and or your neighbors you must be present during the mower s operation to prevent others from accessing your lawn Alternatively you must protect fence your lawn so that others do not access the mower during operation B Preparations 1 Ensure the correct installation of the Peri...

Page 7: ...ting 6 Do not use the mower for any purpose other than cutting lawn 7 Keep all guards shields safety devices and sensors in place Repair or replace damaged parts including decals 8 Set the weekly program at times when there are no people on the grass 9 Do not connect a damaged power cord to the supply or touch a damaged cord before it is disconnected from the supply as it can lead to contact with ...

Page 8: ...ong distances switch off the Safety Switch D Transportation Within the working area 1 Press STOP to stop the mower 2 Use the Remote Control available as an accessory or via the mobile app to drive it from one place to another 3 In case of different ground height level switch off the Safety Switch and carry the mower by its carrying handle ...

Page 9: ...nually in slopes greater than 15 degrees or where a firm footing is not possible F Batteries 1 Do not open or damage the battery pack 2 The Battery Pack contains electrolytes In case of an electrolyte leakage from the Battery Pack the following actions should be taken Skin contact Wash the contact areas off immediately with water and soap Eye contact Immediately flush the eyes with plenty of clean...

Page 10: ...ade 4 Do not perform maintenance barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear suitable work shoes and long trousers 5 Replace worn or damaged parts for your safety 6 Use only original equipment and accessories It is not permitted to modify the original design of the mower All modifications are made at your own risk 7 Ensure that only replacement cutting means of the right type Part No MRK7003A MRK...

Page 11: ...nvironment 2 Do not dispose of the mower or any other of its parts includingthePowerSupplyandBaseStation asunsorted municipal waste they should be collected separately 3 Ask your local distributor dealer about return and collection systems availability 4 Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire and do not place used batteries in your household trash 5 The battery must be collected recycled or ...

Page 12: ...dental press of one of the buttons Only pressing two buttons in the right order will initiate the operation It is required to activate the Child Lock feature if children under age 6 may come in contact with the mower B Anti Theft Disabling Device The Anti Theft Disabling Device system function will prevent anyone from using or driving the mower unless they have a valid code to enter You will be pr...

Page 13: ...during operation will stop the mower and the blade immediately G Safety Switch Switching off the Safety Switch will prevent any operation of the mower It is required to switch it off before lifting the mower and before any maintenance is done H Base Station Perimeter Switch and Perimeter Wire The mower cannot operate without a Perimeter Wire installed and activated through the Base Station Perimet...

Page 14: ...Let s get started Can t wait to mow your lawn ...

Page 15: ...om its Base Station on predetermined days and times mow your lawn and return to base for charging A preinstalled perimeter wire sets the boundaries a virtual wall for your mower It will be laid around the edges of your lawn and objects that you want to protect The mower moves randomly within its working area as defined by the perimeter wire This kind of random movement provides the perfect cut and...

Page 16: ...nsure accurate flawless edging Good looking lawns are achieved by consistent mowing which is exactly what a robotic mower provides After following the clear installation instructions you will be ready to enjoy your free time while your new friend looks after your lawn ...

Page 17: ...Station location Power Up Plug it in Ready Set Test Setup and trial run Lay the Wire Lay out the virtual boundary So where are we headed Correct installation of your mower will ensure maximum results This is what it takes to prepare mower to do a perfect job for you ...

Page 18: ...ension Cable The Base Station is where the mower recharges itself The 15m 50ft low voltage cable connects the Base Station to the Power Supply unit Power Supply The power supply for charging of your mower Perimeter Wire Marks the working area for your mower User Guide USER GUIDE ...

Page 19: ...e Station Wire Connectors For splicing the Perimeter Wire in case of a cut RoboRuler For measuring the Perimeter Wire s distance from lawn s edge Base Station Stakes x4 For affixing the Base Station to the ground Wire Pegs For securing the wire to the ground Cutting Height Extender For an easier adjustment of the cutting height ...

Page 20: ...n will save you unnecessary mistakes and make the installation process easier and more straight forward You can also skip some later sections in this manual that are not relevant to your lawn type So what does your lawn look like Know your lawn Type B Main Zone Sub Zone Your lawn consists of more than one zone These zones are connected by a narrow passage 1 2 m 3 7 ft wide The mower can drive betw...

Page 21: ...arrow pass up to 2 m 7 ft wide and some areas are totally separated from the Main Zone by a fence sidewalk pathway or other obstacle and the mower can t drive between them Type C Main Zone Separated Zone Your lawn consists of two or more zones that are not connected separated by a fence sidewalk pathway or other obstacle The mower cannot drive between these zones ...

Page 22: ...tion for the Base Station Choose locations for the Base Station Power Supply unit Get Started Decide which installation type is right for you The Base Station will be installed at a later stage after the Perimeter Wire is in place TIP There are two possible ways to install the Base Station Inside the lawn Internal Installation At a corner External Installation ...

Page 23: ...21 Consideration A Up to a max of 15 m 50 ft from a power outlet Follow simple guidelines to place your Base Station Power Supply unit Base Station 15 m 50 ft Extension cable low voltage ...

Page 24: ...22 Consideration B A min of 1 5 m 5 ft of straight wire in front of the base and a min of 10cm 4 in behind the base to allow smooth docking M i n 1 5 m 1 0 f t M i n 1 0 c m 1 f t ...

Page 25: ...ation within the largest zone In a flat and shady spot to extend battery life Keep a distance of at least 1 m 3 feet from sprinkler heads to avoid damaging the mower s internal components Consideration C Make sure the ground is even and flat and that there are no slopes ...

Page 26: ...ation pliers Lay the perimeter wire virtual boundary which defines the working area for the mower Lay the Wire TIPS Soft Obstacles Soft obstacles are flower beds ponds or small trees They need to be protected by creating Perimeter Islands OBSTACLES Now you re ready to install the Perimeter Wire Let s take it step by step A sunny day and a sunny mood First things first obstacles and slopes Before y...

Page 27: ...y the Perimeter Wire The mower will bump into them and turn away Slopes along the edge To ensure your mower doesn t slip off the lawn especially when the grass is wet the Perimeter Wire must exclude a slope along the edge of your lawn with an incline of over 10 that is 10 cm rise per 1 m 4 in rise per 3 ft TIP Slopes within the Lawn Your mower can mow areas within the lawn with a slope of up to 35...

Page 28: ...ox 30 cm 1 ft of wire through the hole in the spool s plastic covering and peg the beginning of the wire to the ground where you intend to install your Base Station Start unwinding the wire counter clockwise around the lawn starting at the Base Station s location Lay it loosely along the perimeter as you walk along the lawn edge If you get to any area object that needs special care make sure you c...

Page 29: ...m 4 Main Zone What if you prefer an External Base Please see the drawings below for proper instructions on how to lay the perimeter wire in this case TIP Note the straight wire section after the Base A helpful video is available online ...

Page 30: ...stances you should leave between the Perimeter Wire and the lawn s edge and obstacles Insert pegs every few meters feet and at corners At this early stage set a minimal number of pegs You will insert all necessary pegs later Pull the wire tight while hammering the pegs to their final depth in the ground Take care not to damage irrigation pipes TIPS ...

Page 31: ...a minimum of 1 2 m 4 ft if the edge of the lawn borders water When the edge is flat or a drop use the short distance of the RoboRuler When the edge is a wall use the longer distance of the RoboRuler 28 cm 11in Min1 2m 4ft ...

Page 32: ... as pavements is usually recommended If additional Perimeter Wire is required in order to complete the setup you can extend it using the waterproof Wire Connectors provided See Section Splicing the Perimeter Wire at the very end TIPS C Make Smooth Turns Maintain a 45 angle at all left turn corners when laying the wire along the perimeter 20cm 8 in ...

Page 33: ...eter Island or won t be able to mow the area around it properly TIPS D Protect Soft Obstacles Objects such as flower beds ponds or small trees must be protected by setting Perimeter Islands Keep min 1 m 3 3 ft between islands if obstacles are closer together use one island If the distance between an island and the perimeter wire is lower than 1 m 3 3 ft make the obstacle part of lawn s edge Perime...

Page 34: ...rated Zone Main Zone Main Zone Sub Zone Main Zone Sub Zone Separ Zone Recall Your Lawn Type Sub Zone Main Zone Narrow Pass Main Zone A Narrow Pass connects the Main Zone with a Sub Zone To allow your mower to drive through it should be at least 1 m 3 5 ft wide Don t have a Sub Zone Skip this section E How to Wire a Sub Zone Type B Type D ...

Page 35: ...n If a Narrow Pass is shorter than 2 m 7 ft set up only one square Perimeter Island in the passage Take care to wire Narrow Passes correctly to ensure that the mower doesn t cross into different zones spontaneously while mowing Narrow Passes should be firm level and smooth TIPS A helpful video is available online ...

Page 36: ... a Separated Zone Don t have a Separated Zone Skip this section Type C Type D If your Separated Zone is larger than 100 m2 1100 ft2 your mower won t be able to finish it in a single operation Therefore it is recommended to wire it separately and connect it to its own Base Station If your Separated Zone is smaller than 100 m2 1100 ft2 you can wire it in one of two ways ...

Page 37: ...35 OPTION 2 Wire the Zone separately and connect it to a Perimeter Switch optional accessory Perimeter Switch Separated Zone smaller than 100m2 1100ft2 Main Zone Power Supply and Base Station ...

Page 38: ...s of the wire that meet at the Base Station should be joined together G Complete Wire Setup Use the same peg to fasten both tail ends of the wire to the ground Trim the ends so both wires are the same length TIPS Make sure you twist the two wires together properly ...

Page 39: ...37 Strip back 5 mm 0 2 in of insulation from the wire ends insert the twisted wire into the connector and secure it using a small flat screwdriver Yay You ve done the hardest part ...

Page 40: ...tation should be placed in a small shift to the right in order to allow smooth entry of the mower to the Base Station Power Up Place the Base Station in its planned location and align its center on the perimeter wire Install and connect the Base Station ...

Page 41: ...into the Base Station holes as shown Connect the green connector of the perimeter wire to the Base Station as shown below while keeping the right polarity Be careful not to damage irrigation pipes when hammering down the stakes ...

Page 42: ...ft extension cable Consider the following in order to select a proper location for the Power Supply unit A Connect the Power Supply unit Select a suitable location near a power outlet Position it outside the lawn perimeter A dry and sheltered location is preferable TIP Power Supply unit Base Station 15 m 50 ft Extension cable low voltage ...

Page 43: ...outside or steady green if the mower is inside the Base Station The Extension Cable from the Power Supply 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 It should not cross over hard surfaces e g sidewalk driveway where it cannot be securely fastened ...

Page 44: ... to do before your mower can start Ready Set Test 1 Adjust the mowing height 15 60 mm 0 6 2 4 in by turning the cutting height adjustment knob To raise the cutting height turn clockwise To lower the cutting height turn anticlockwise The cutting height is displayed at the side of the mower Prepare your mower and give it a test drive LOW HIGH Operating panel Safety Switch Cutting Height Indicator ...

Page 45: ...d to do a first time charge that will take up 24 hours B Set Basic Settings Follow the instructions on the screen for a quick initial configuration 2 Switch on the Safety Switch Use the provided extender for an easier adjustment of the cutting height We recommend starting from the highest cutting height and gradually lowering it to the desired height after a few operations TIPS ...

Page 46: ...rating panel Press the Right or Left arrows until your desired option is displayed Press OK to select the value shown on the display Press Back STOP to go back or to cancel Choose Measurement Units and Formats Area Distance Temp Clock EU Meter Celsius 24 Hours US Foot Fahrenheit 12 Hours AM PM Right Left arrows Settings button ...

Page 47: ...ter setting the area U001 Test Base Station Position is displayed Scroll to select an approximate area EU m2 US ft2 for the Main Zone where the Base Station is installed If an additional zone Sub Zone or Separated Zone exists do not include it in main zone s area it will be set separately Place the mower on the lawn 3 m 10 ft in front of the entrance to the Base Station facing the Perimeter Wire a...

Page 48: ... message is displayed check that the Base Station is aligned with the Perimeter Wire Move any obstacles preventing entry into the Base Station Be careful not to damage irrigation pipes when hammering down the stakes Insert the remaining two stakes into the Base Station Press OK The mower will drive to the Base Station and enter it Next it will drive out and wait in front of the Base Station and di...

Page 49: ... press OK to continue the wire test When you see the message U003 Test wire position it means your mower is ready to test the Perimeter Wire installation Press OK The mower will start driving Walk alongside it as it tours the perimeter At the end of a successful tour the mower will enter the Base Station and the setup process will be completed ...

Page 50: ... This is in order to prevent wheel tracks along the same path After completing the Wire Position Test it is recommended to test the mower in Near Wire Follow mode to make sure it works smoothly Press Settings for more than 3 seconds and use menu P006 to initiate the test If the mower fails to complete the Near Wire Follow test smoothly reduce the maximal allowed offset from the wire using menu P00...

Page 51: ...rst few days It will even out after the first few mows The Safety Switch should be set to On during charging Don t touch the blades Never mow when people especially children or pets are nearby Make sure the lawn is clear of debris F Charge your mower Place your mower on the Base Station and let it fully charge before its first mow up to 24 hours Once it is fully charged it willl depart automatical...

Page 52: ...n P022 Add Sub Zone Upon entering the menu A1 A2 A3 A4 is displayed This is a name of the next available Sub Zone which you can program Press OK If the mower is currently not at the Base Station a message U044 Place the mower in the Base Station will be displayed Place the mower in the Base Station and press OK The mower will travel along the perimeter wire to the Sub Zone on its own When the mowe...

Page 53: ...icing the Perimeter Wire as needed Insert both wire ends into the leftmost and rightmost positions on the connector Verify that the wires are fully inserted into the connector Use a pair of pliers to press the button on top of the connector The button should be fully pressed without damaging the connector Screen Setting Description P014 Add Separated Zone Enables to add of a Separated Zone L2 is d...

Page 54: ...52 Well Done Now relax and let your mower do the work ...

Page 55: ...Knowing your mower Menu structure Automatic operation Manual operation Features how to Periodic maintenance Troubleshooting FAQs ...

Page 56: ...oyyourmower learnaboutitsdifferentparts and messages Understanding how it works and interacts will lead to its smooth and easy operation External Parts STOP Button Mowing Height Indicator Operating Panel Knowing your mower ...

Page 57: ...55 Blade External Charging Connector Carrying Handle Mowing Deck Mowing Height Adjustment Knob Safety Switch ...

Page 58: ... blinking Charging Green lit constantly Fully Charged Area setting indicator Mower is in the Base Station indicator Day and Time setting indicator Mowing Hours setting indicator Rain Sensor Inactive Time setting indicator Mow with Edging Left arrow for scrolling Mow without Edging Right arrow for scrolling STOP Back Button Home button Settings button ...

Page 59: ...er wire signal is OK the mower is inside the base Blinking green Perimeter wire signal is OK the mower is outside the base Blinking red fast Perimeter wire is damaged or disconnected Blinking red slow Poor perimeter wire connection or the wire is too long Steady red Faulty power supply ...

Page 60: ...ess on the Settings button will move between the following 4 menu options Some settings are defined per zone This is how zones are named L1 Main Zone L2 Separated Zone A L3 Separated Zone B A1 Sub Zone 1 A2 Sub Zone 2 A3 Sub Zone 3 TIP Day and Time Set current Time and week Day Update it every time the mower is switched on Mowing Hours Add extra mowing time See section 3 below Inactive Time Set mo...

Page 61: ...e section 3 below P002 Islands On Off Escape perimeter islands when searching for the base P003 Near Wire Following On Off Drive to base at a dynamic distances from the lawn s edge to reduce wheel tracks Press Settings for 3 seconds P001 is displayed Use the arrow to scroll Press OK to select the desired setting 3 second This setting is not applicable to models for lawns under 800 m2 8600 ft2 ...

Page 62: ...dging On Off Enable disable automatic edge mowing P010 Child Lock On Off Lock the keypad to prevent accidental press See section 5 further P011 Anti Theft On Off Enable and set a 4 digit PIN code for protection See section 5 below P012 Anti Theft PIN code Change and confirm new anti theft PIN code See section 5 below P013 Base Station On Off Set an additional base for a separated zone P014 Add Sep...

Page 63: ...a sub zone Refertothe AddingSubZones sectionoftheInstallation Manual P023 Update Distance to Sub Zone Update the distance to the Sub Zone s entry point This menu option is only shown if a Sub Zone is defined P024 SmartMow On Off Increase mowing efficiency May be less efficient with particular lawn shapes P025 SmartMow Edge Overlap Optimize SmartMow mode for your lawn P026 Turbo Mow On Off Enable f...

Page 64: ...d times once the mower is fully charged You can restrict automatic operation at particular times via the Inactive Time setting Once a Mowing Cycle is completed the mower will stay in the Base Station until the next cycle begins The interval between mowing cycles is defined by the Mowing Frequency setting If required extra mowing time can be added via the Mowing Hours setting to improve mowing resu...

Page 65: ...cycle per week 02 MEDIUM two mowing cycles per week 03 HIGH the lawn is mowed daily Press OK to confirm This option is only available for zones with a Base Station 3 second Tell the mower how often to mow Mowing Frequency controls the periodicity of mowing cycles The higher the frequency the more frequently your lawn will be mowed and vice versa ...

Page 66: ...irm The default value of this setting is 0100 100 it can be changed from 0050 50 to 0150 150 Example A value of 110 means that the mower will run 10 more time on your lawn X 2 When you need extra mowing time If the mowing results are not satisfactory the Mowing Hours setting allows adjusting by percentage the mowing time allocated for your lawn size ...

Page 67: ...ally play in the lawn Press OK Mo will start blinking Press the RIGHT or LEFT arrows to scroll to the days you want to set as Inactive Press OK to toggle between Active and Inactive options for that day The LED is lit Inactive Day mower will stay in the Base Station all day The LED is off available day for mowing To set such mowing free times press Settings three times Until the Inactive Day s wil...

Page 68: ...urs have been deactivated relative to the zone area then E8 Decrease Inactive Time will be displayed you need to decrease the amount of inactive time so that the mower will have enough time to mow your lawn To set the Inactive Hours to Off set the same time for the start and the end i e 00 00 to 00 00 TIPS Plan mowing times for safety Always make sure that the mower is set to work when the lawn is...

Page 69: ...ll be displayed Use the arrows to scroll to menu P021 Press OK Use the arrows to scroll to the desired zone L1 Main Zone A1 Sub Zone 1 A2 Sub Zone 2 A3 Sub Zone 3 ALL Entire lawn Press OK to select Toggle between ON OFF Press OK to confirm When Program is set to Off in a particular zone the mower will skip the operation in that zone but will continue to mow the edge of the entire lawn anyway 3 sec...

Page 70: ...start a mowing operation regardless of the mowing schedule Press any button to show the display If the battery is fully charged the start time of the next operation is displayed otherwise the current day and time are displayed Operation Mode Mowing with Edge Mowing without Edge Child Lock is Off Press the LEFT arrow once Press the RIGHT arrow once Child Lock is On Press the LEFT arrow then press O...

Page 71: ...utting height turn clockwise To lower the cutting height turn anticlockwise The cutting height is displayed at the side of the mower Adjust the cutting height 15 60 mm 0 6 2 4 of the mower by turning the cutting height adjustment knob ...

Page 72: ...press OK to confirm Press Settings for 3 seconds P001 will be displayed Use the arrows to scroll to menu P010 Press OK Toggle between ON OFF Press OK to confirm 3 second If you wish to prevent accidental press by children of the operating buttons on your mower you may do so via the Child Lock On Off menu Child Lock ...

Page 73: ...011 Press OK Select ON Press OK to confirm Choose a PIN code of 4 digits 3 second Anti Theft feature The Anti Theft feature sets off an alarm in the event of unintended removal of the mower from its designated area By default Anti Theft is turned Off To turn Anti Theft On for the first time ...

Page 74: ...e mower if there is no user activity button pressing or mobile app s connection for 30 minutes When the Anti Theft system is activated 0000 will be displayed Enter your 4 digit code to deactivate the Anti Theft feature If the code is not entered then the message changes to U062 Alarm will soon be activated Enter the code otherwise the alarm will start ...

Page 75: ... seasonal changes in the lawn make sure to adjust the wire accordingly Inspect the Base Station clean it from mud and debris to allow proper docking WARNING Severe injury and damage hazard Always turn the Safety Switch off before lifting the mower The blade is very sharp It can cause severe cuts or lacerations Always wear heavy work gloves when working with or around the blades NEVER use a damaged...

Page 76: ...Signal generator may need to be restarted Disconnect the Power Supply from the mains supply and reconnect after 10 seconds The Perimeter Wire is not connectedtotheBase Station Check the connection of the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station Make sure the plot connector is properly mounted The Perimeter Wire is cut Check for cuts in the Perimeter Wire E4 Check Power There is a temporary power cut Che...

Page 77: ...ot listed above Press the Right arrow to receive the stop reason number and refer to our online Help Center U009 Waitfortheoperationaldatatobesentvia theGSMmodule No action is required As soon as the operational data has been sent charging will start This may take a couple of minutes U025 Switch off before lifting It is required to switch Off the System Switch before lifting and carrying the mower...

Page 78: ...rass may be wet For the best cut operate your mower when the grass is dry It is recommended not to mow in the early morning hours Patchy and uneven mowing Minimize Inactive Time for faster Mowing Cycle and even mowing result If it is the fast growing season reduce the time between mowing cycles via the Mowing Frequency setting Increase the allocated mowing time via the Mowing Hours setting to comp...

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