Robomow RT300, User Manual

Page 1: ...Original robomow com Robotic Mower RT300 RT700 USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...Safety first 2 Installation 15 Quick reference 35 ...

Page 3: ...geable Li Ion battery and includes a Base Station The mower will independently depart from the Base Station mow the lawn and return to the base for charging A pre installed perimeter wire connected to the Base Station sets the boundaries a virtual wall for the mower It will be laid around the edges of the lawn and around objects that the mower should avoid The mower moves randomly within its worki...

Page 4: ...wheel is located Left and Right directions are determined when standing behind the Rear of the mower and looking at its Front Safety Guidelines Describes situations where if the hazard is not avoided it will cause death or serious injury Describes situations where if the hazard is not avoided it may result in death or serious injury Describes situations where if the hazard is not avoided it could ...

Page 5: ...ect a damaged power cord to the supply and do not touch such cord as it can cause electric shock Keep all power cords away from underneath the mower to prevent damage It is your responsibility to Restrict the use of this mower to persons who have read understood and follow the warnings and instructions in this guide and in the mower Inform your neighbors you have a robot mower in operation and tha...

Page 6: ...sed by an adult 6 Never allow children persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or people who are unfamiliar with these instructions to operate the mower 7 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your customer service representative for assistance 8 Thismowerisaprecisionpieceofpowerequipment notaplaything Therefore exercise ex...

Page 7: ...t in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade The sensors are safety devices 8 The cutting blade continues to rotate for up to two 2 seconds after a safety sensor is triggered or the red STOP control is pressed Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are certain the blade has stopped rotating 9 If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally stop the motor and c...

Page 8: ...that children will stay away from the mower while it is operating 2 Keep bystanders children and pets inside while the mower is in operation and under the watchful care of a responsible adult Stop mower if anyone enters the area 3 Be alert and turn the mower off if a child or bystander enters the area 4 Do not allow children to ride on the mower It is not a toy 5 Never allow children to play in th...

Page 9: ...in severe personal injury due to explosion or electrical shock If a leak develops released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic 4 Do not attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery components 5 The Battery Pack contains electrolytes In the case of electrolyte leakage from the Battery Pack the following action should be taken Skin contact Wash the contact areas off immediately with water and so...

Page 10: ...upplies are specified in the Additional Information booklet 2 To avoid serious injury do not modify the mower in any way 3 Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when changing the blade 4 Always switch off the mower by removing the disabling device before servicing or clearing blockage of the mowing blade s and or driving wheels or inspecting Never attempt to se...

Page 11: ... to a certified dealer for service before or after winter storage The annual service may vary between different service providers and will include all or some of the following cleaning mower s parts and mowing deck checking for worn parts such as blades drive wheels and other moving parts and replacing them if required testing the mower s functions and safety components checking the battery and up...

Page 12: ...nside while the mower is in operation Stop mower if anyone enters the area WARNING AVOID THROWN OBJECT INJURY Keep bystanders at least 15 5 meters from mower during operation Remove all stones sticks wire bones toys and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade s Do not operate the mower without the entire cover or guards in their proper place WARNING AVOID CRASH BLADE...

Page 13: ...ess they have a valid code to enter You will be prompted to enter a four digit code of your choice to use as your personal security code for models RT it is available using mobile app only It is highly recommended to activate this feature to prevent operation of the mower by children or people who are unfamiliar with the mower or not allowed to use it Safety Features Your mower is equipped with nu...

Page 14: ...acle and the mower and rotation of the blade will stop in two 2 seconds F Quick Stop Control Pressing down the red STOP control at any time during operation will stop the mower and the blade in 2 two seconds G Removable Disabling Device Pulling out the disabling device will prevent any operation of the mower It is required to pull the disabling device before lifting the mower and before any mainte...

Page 15: ...15 Let s get started Can t wait to mow your lawn ...

Page 16: ... This kind of random movement provides the perfect cut and ensures complete coverage of your lawn At the end of each mowing ride your mower will follow the Perimeter Wire and automatically return to the Base Station for charging After a quick and simple installation you will be ready to enjoy your free time while your new friend looks after your lawn ...

Page 17: ...ur mower will ensure maximum results This is what it takes to prepare it to do a perfect job for you Get started Choose Base Station location Lay the wire Wire your lawn Power up Connect Everything GO Your mower is ready Set base Install the Base Station ...

Page 18: ...obotic Mower Power Supply 10m Extension Cable With 10 m 33 ft extension cable Base Station Head Generates Perimeter Wire signal Perimeter Wire with a plot connector Marks the working area for your mower Not provided with Pro models Wire Pegs For securing the wire to the ground Not provided with Pro models ...

Page 19: ...Connectors For splicing the Perimeter Wire in case of a cut Base Station Stakes x4 For affixing the Base Station to the ground Plot Connectors For connecting the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station Getting Started Guide Safety Instructions RoboRuler For measuring the Perimeter Wire s distance from the lawn s edge ...

Page 20: ... 33 feet away from a power outlet For proper charging and better lifespan of the battery it is recommended to locate the base station in a place that is shaded most of the day A min of 1 meter 3 3 feet straight wire before after and aside the base to allow smooth docking Even and flat up to 5 slope Rule 1 Rule 2 Rule 3 Choosing the Base Station location Base Station Max 10 m 33 ft Min 1m Min 1m Mi...

Page 21: ... installed at a later stage after the Perimeter Wire is in place Watch the proper direction of the Base Station relative to the lawn s edge Rule 4 A minimum of 1 meter 3 3 feet from a sprinkler head to avoid hitting the mower directly and damaging its internal components Min 1m 33ft ...

Page 22: ...you start wiring mow the lawn using a conventional lawn mower to 3 4 cm height If the soil is dry and hard water the mowing area in order to make it easier to drive the wire pegs A Get to know wire distances WHAT YOU LL NEED Cutter Use the RoboRuler to determine a distance which you should keep between the Perimeter Wire and the lawn s edge Hammer i Edge ...

Page 23: ...s a drop or if the ground is sandy soft use distance 3 of the RoboRuler When the edge is a wall or a bush use distance 4 of the RoboRuler Keep a minimum of 1 2 m 4 ft if the edge of the lawn borders water Alternatively place a physical barrier close to the water 4 Min 1 2m 4ft 2 3 15cm 0 5ft 4 ...

Page 24: ... A from the Perimeter Wire spool Leave a tail of approx 30 cm 12 Once a tail is made secure it to the ground where you intend to install your Base Station Measure the correct RoboRuler distance from the edge B Make a good start 30cm ...

Page 25: ... on SLOPES 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 10 6 10 6 L 1m H 10cm 10 i ...

Page 26: ...26 Slopes within the lawn Your mower can mow areas within the lawn with a slope of up to 30 30 cm rise per 1 m 1 ft rise per 3 ft 1m 30cm Max 30 17 ...

Page 27: ...to damage irrigation pipes Place the pegs every few tens of centimeters Add pegs where necessary to keep the wire tight to the ground to avoid damaging it by the mower C Keep laying the wire Lay the Perimeter Wire loosely along the perimeter as you walk along the lawn s edge 0 5m Start unwinding the wire counter clockwise around the lawn starting at the Base Station s location i ...

Page 28: ...rtical rigid and higher than 15 cm 6 in such as trees or telephone poles do not need to be protected by the Perimeter Wire The mower will bump into them and turn away Lower than 15 cm Objects lower than 15 cm must be surrounded with the perimeter wire Min 15cm ...

Page 29: ...29 Soft obstacles Objects such as flower beds ponds or small trees must be protected by setting Perimeter Islands Min 1 2m ...

Page 30: ... cm above the ground should be protected by a perimeter island Min 1m Min 1m i Set the Perimeter Wire CLOCKWISE around the obstacle otherwise the mower will drive into the Perimeter Island or won t be able to mow the area around it properly i ...

Page 31: ...dditional areas as shown below see Appendix B 31 E What if you have secondary areas F Complete wire setup Arrive back to the base location until the two wire ends meet each other Put the last peg very close to the first one ...

Page 32: ...32 Make both wires end the same length Use a cutter to cut off the remaining wire Do not leave or create wire wraps 30cm ...

Page 33: ...33 Put one of the provided plot connectors on the second wire end Use pliers to press the connector and a cutter to cut off the remaining wire ...

Page 34: ...tion in its planned location Properly align the center of the Base Station with the Perimeter Wire Fix the base to the ground with the 4 supplied metal stakes Be careful not to damage irrigation pipes when hammering down the stakes i ...

Page 35: ...wires through the base station head adapter 2 Connect the wire tail marked A to the A terminal and the other tail to the B terminal of the Base Station head 3 Connect the power supply connector to the Base Station head as well ...

Page 36: ...36 4 Place the head on the Base Station head adapter and align it with the markings as shown in the picture below Markings for placing the Base Station Head ...

Page 37: ...e station head you can do so by lifting the lever A with a flat screwdriver and pushing it towards the inside of the base Lift Push 5 Slide the head all the way through Pay attention to the sliders and a dedicated slot for threading the wires Slide i ...

Page 38: ...Plug in the power supply into a socket Take the power cord out of the mowing area to prevent the mower from damaging it and secure the cord firmly to the ground so that it does not become a tripping hazard i ...

Page 39: ...send the mower to the Base Station The mower will start driving towards the edge of the lawn to locate the Perimeter Wire Once on it the mower will follow the wire to reach the Base Station and park there for charging Operating your mower is super easy For basic commands and troubleshooting please refer to the Quick Reference part 2 sec ...

Page 40: ...40 Well Done Now relax and let your mower do the work ...

Page 41: ...41 Quick reference Knowing your mower Single button operation Additional options with the mobile app Taking care of your mower Troubleshooting FAQs ...

Page 42: ...arts and messages Understanding how it works and interacts will lead to smooth and easy operation Front side Knowing your mower Carrying handle Patented drive wheels Rear side Mowing height adjustment knob Operating panel Disabling device Charging Contacts Rear Wheel ...

Page 43: ...43 Bottom view Floating mowing deck Mowing blade Mulch cleaner Rear wheel Patented drive wheels ...

Page 44: ...Blinking green fast and beeping mower is departing from Base Station Blinking green slow mower is asleep Blinking red steady red mower is at fault see troubleshooting section Mow Button Battery indication Blinking green mower is charging in the base Steady green the battery is fully charged Blinking red the battery is almost empty recharging will soon be required Steady red the battery is low and ...

Page 45: ...en perimeter 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 Green Green Red Red Red Base Station ...

Page 46: ...ight push and turn the mowing height adjustment knob to the desired direction I means the lowest mowing height 15 mm 0 6 IIII means the highest mowing height 60 mm 2 4 push turn Your mower is designed for frequent cutting at a desired height Before the first use make sure your grass is cut not higher than 40 mm 1 6 i Do not leave the mower to operate unattended if you know that there are pets chil...

Page 47: ...utton for 2 seconds until the ON OFF indication goes off Note If the theft protection is enabled you will need to unlock your mower via the mobile app before you can switch it off 2 sec Clean the lawn from stones fallen branches or other foreign objects before using the mower The limited warranty of your mower does not cover damages caused by objects left in the lawn CAUTION ...

Page 48: ...in Alternatively child protection can be enabled or disabled conveniently via the mobile app 6 seconds 48 Enabling child protection Child protection prevents accidental use of the mower by little children When child protection is enabled the mower will require a special combination to start a mowing operation or to go back to its base To enable child protection press and hold the Mow STOP buttons ...

Page 49: ...iate half time mowing operation by pressing the Mow button twice When child protection is enabled a special combination of keys is required to start a mowing operation Hold down the STOP button and press the Mow button once to unlock the child protection for 2 minutes The Lock indication will be temporarily switched off Now you can start a mowing operation as described above As soon as the mowing ...

Page 50: ...r is inside the lawn If child protection is enabled see the Starting mowing operation section above to temporarily unlock it Then press STOP button to send the mower to its base The child protection will relock automatically Automatic charging Once a mowing operation is finished your mower automatically returns to its base station for charging to be ready for the next operation ...

Page 51: ...ult mowing plan will be presented according to the defined lawn size Lawn size Active days No of daily operations 0 100 m2 Mon Wed Fri 1 100 200 m2 Mon Sat 1 200 300 m2 Mon Sat 2 300 400 m2 Mon Sat 3 400 500 m2 Mon Sat 3 500 600 m2 Mon Sat 4 600 700 m2 Mon Sat 4 Check the recommended lawn size in your mower s specifications For the best look of your lawn we recommend spreading the mowing times eve...

Page 52: ... app from Google Play Store Android or from Apple AppStore iOS after downloading you can register your mower and enjoy much more Along with a totally exciting experience it brings additional options and capabilities to your small and clever mower Setting automatic mowing schedule Activating theft protection Defining additional starting points manual driving your mower mower diagnostics Avoiding in...

Page 53: ...docking Periodicmaintenance To allow better maintenance and to keep your mower in good condition it is recommended to take it to a certified dealer for service prior to winter storage see further in this manual Severe injury and damage hazard Always switch the mower off before lifting it The blade is very sharp It can cause severe cuts or lacerations Always wear heavy work gloves when working with...

Page 54: ...operation will be immediately halted the Lock indication will blink three times and the ON OFF LED will switch off If any button on mower s operating panel is pressed the Lock indication will blink three times to indicate that the Disabling Device is missing If theft protection is enabled it will remain active even though the Disabling Device is removed Replacing the blade 1 Remove the Disabling D...

Page 55: ...nd place RoboTool over the blade so that it covers the whole blade 4 Use the provided Allen tool comes with a replacing blade to unscrew the screws while holding the blade with the RoboTool 5 Replace the blade with a new one Part No MRK9100A MRK9100W 6 Make sure to close both screws tightly ...

Page 56: ... from the mains during the winter storage period Winter service To allow better maintenance and to keep your mower in good condition it is recommended to bring it to a certified dealer for service prior to winter storage Winter service includes operations like cleaning the mower s parts and mowing deck checking for worn parts such as blade drive wheels and other moving parts and replacing them if ...

Page 57: ...tery 6 For the orientation of the battery with regard to polarity and the method of replacement refer to the instructions supplied with the replacing battery or to our online Help Center 7 For the instructions on how to deal with a leaking battery refer to the Batteries section of the provided safety instructions 8 Environmental protection a Remove the battery from the appliance before scrapping i...

Page 58: ...eat Remove the Disabling Device and inspect the blade for foreign material or debris preventing rotation Increase cutting height Blinking red No wire signal waiting for signal wire is cut Confirm power supply is plugged into the power outlet Check power supply and perimter wire connection to the Base Station Check the indication on the Base Station If the wire is cut repair is with the provided wi...

Page 59: ...er objects None Blinking red two LEDs No power supply charging problem Confirm power supply is plugged into the power outlet Confirm a good connection of the power supply to the Base Station Clean the charging pins None Steady red Other faults Check in the mobile app or call the service 59 All faults and corresponding corrective actions are communicated and described in the app as well ...

Page 60: ...ed Unlock the mower with a registered mobile device first ON OFF LED Battery LED blink together in red when the Mow button is pressed Battery voltage is too low to switch the mower on Need to keep charging Lock LED blinks three times while ON OFF LED is off The Disabling Device is removed Insert the Disabling Device to operate the mower 60 Rebooting your mower If for some reason your mower needs t...

Page 61: ...lity The blade may be dull Remove the Disabling Device Put on heavy duty gloves and inspect the blade Replace if needed Avoid mowing wet grass 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 Current mowing times are not enough Increase the time your mower runs on the lawn Add additional operations per day de...

Page 62: ... Wire to be at a distance of 47 cm 18 5 from any rigid border like a fence at the lawn s edge The mower is very noisy The blade may be damaged or unbalanced Check if the lawn is free from branches stones or other objects that can damage the blade Replace the blade if needed ...

Page 63: ... Help Center from the mobile app for additional information Refer to our online Help Center for additional information Appendix A Additional installation options 1 Internal corner installation 2 External corner installation ...

Page 64: ...en you should bear in mind the following rules The minimal distance between the wires in such passage should be 15 cm 6 The minimal width of such passage should be 80 cm 2 5ft Separated secondary areas If your lawn has areas that are completely separated by a fence sidewalk pathway etc then you can extend the perimeter wire to cover such secondary areas as shown in the picture below Min 15 cm Min ...

Page 65: ... mobile app for more information Blinking red fast The perimeter wire is cut Check the Perimeter Wire s connection to the Base Station Refer to our online Help Center for assistance on finding a wire break Start regular mowing operation up to 2 hours Start short mowing operation 60 min Hold Press Press Press for 2 seconds when idle once twice How to do it Appendix C Operating basics Common indicat...

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