AL-KO ROBOLINHO 3000 User manual

474 481_b I 10/2012
ROBOLINHO© 3000
Operating Instructions
Robot lawnmower

Akku-Rasenmäher
2
Robolinho© 3000
GB ................................................................................................................................................... 43
© 2012
AL-KO KOBER GROUP Kötz, Germany
This documentation or excerpts therefrom may not be reproduced or
disclosed to third parties without the express permission of the
AL-KO KOBER GROUP.

Original operating instructions
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Original operating instructions
Contents
14 About this handbook.................................................................................................... 45
14.1 Explanation of symbols................................................................................................... 45
14.2 Disposal........................................................................................................................... 45
15 Scope of delivery.......................................................................................................... 46
15.1 Unpacking the machine.................................................................................................. 46
16 Product description...................................................................................................... 47
16.1 Product description..........................................................................................................47
16.2 Designated use............................................................................................................... 47
16.3 Possible misuse.............................................................................................................. 47
16.4 Base station.....................................................................................................................48
16.5 Transformer..................................................................................................................... 48
16.6 Boundary cable............................................................................................................... 48
16.7 Control panel................................................................................................................... 49
16.8 Sensors............................................................................................................................50
17 Safety instructions........................................................................................................ 51
17.1 .........................................................................................................................................51
17.2 Safety and protective equipment.................................................................................... 51
18 Assembly........................................................................................................................52
18.1 Assembling the base station...........................................................................................52
18.2 Setting up the base station.............................................................................................52
18.3 Laying the boundary cable..............................................................................................53
19 Electrical Installation.................................................................................................... 56
19.1 Connecting the boundary cable to the base station....................................................... 56
19.2 Connecting the low-voltage cables to the transformer................................................... 56
19.3 Opening the base station................................................................................................57
19.4 Checking the connection.................................................................................................57
20 Startup............................................................................................................................ 58
20.1 Preparations.................................................................................................................... 58
20.2 Transport......................................................................................................................... 58
20.3 Switching on.................................................................................................................... 59
20.4 Checking the cable laying...............................................................................................62
21 Programming................................................................................................................. 63
21.1 Overview of main menu.................................................................................................. 63

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21.2 Starting programming......................................................................................................63
21.3 Selecting the menu......................................................................................................... 64
21.4 Program menu.................................................................................................................64
21.5 Setting menu................................................................................................................... 66
21.6 Information menu............................................................................................................ 69
21.7 Program information........................................................................................................69
21.8 Faults............................................................................................................................... 70
22 Mowing........................................................................................................................... 71
17 Safety instructions........................................................................................................... 51
22.2 Setting the cutting height................................................................................................ 71
22.3 Starting the Robolinho.................................................................................................... 72
22.4 Mowing tips..................................................................................................................... 72
23 Maintenance and care...................................................................................................73
23.1 Cleaning...........................................................................................................................73
23.2 Cleaning the chassis.......................................................................................................73
23.3 Checking contacts........................................................................................................... 73
23.4 Checking the base station.............................................................................................. 74
23.5 Check the rollers can move freely.................................................................................. 74
23.6 Renewing the cutting blade............................................................................................ 74
23.7 Renewing the transformer fuse.......................................................................................75
23.8 Battery status check........................................................................................................75
23.9 Charging the battery....................................................................................................... 75
23.10 Exhaustively discharged battery..................................................................................... 76
23.11 Storage............................................................................................................................ 76
23.12 Repairs............................................................................................................................ 76
24 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 77
24.1 Examples of fault messages...........................................................................................80
25 Technical data............................................................................................................... 81
26 Appendix........................................................................................................................ 82
26.1 Warranty.......................................................................................................................... 82
26.2 EC declaration of conformity...........................................................................................82

About this handbook
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14 About this handbook
Read this documentation before starting up the machine. This is a precondition for safe working and
flawless operation.
Observe the safety warnings in this documentation and on the product.
This documentation is a permanent integral part of the product described and must be passed on to the
new owner if the product is sold.
14.1 Explanation of symbols
CAUTION!
Following these safety warnings carefully can prevent personal injury and/or material damage.
ADVICE
Special instructions for greater ease of understanding and improved handling.
14.2 Disposal
Do not dispose of old equipment,batteries or accumulators as householdwaste!
Product, packaging, and accessories were made with recyclable materials, and should be
disposed of accordingly.
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
The following disposal options are available:
Via the retailer.
Via a return station identifi ed with the CCR mark.
Do not dispose of the battery unless it is discharged.
The user is obliged to return the battery. It can be returned to an AL-KO dealer, technician or service
partner free of charge.

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15 Scope of delivery
XXX XXX_a/xx2011
XXX XXX_a/xx2011
1
6
7
1
2
3
5
4
1 Robolinho© 3000 5 Lawn pegs (180 pcs.)
2 Base station 6 Instructions for use
3 Transformer 7 Quickstart guide
4 Boundary cable (150 m)
15.1 Unpacking the machine
Carefully unpack the Robolinho© 3000 and its components and check everything for damage in trans-
port. If there is any transport damage, immediately notify your AL-KO dealer, technician or service part-
ner in accordance with the warranty conditions.
If the Robolinho© 3000 was sent by a parcel service, retain the original packaging and accompanying
documents.

Product description
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16 Product description
The Robolinho© 3000 is a fully automatic, batteryoperated lawnmower which moves freely within a defi ned
mowing area. The mowing area is defined by a boundary cable that is connected to the base station. In
order for its battery to be recharged, the Robolinho© 3000 moves along the boundary cable into the base
station. The Robolinho© 3000 is equipped with a rain sensor. Depending on the setting, the Robolinho©
3000 either automatically returns to the base station when it starts raining, or continues to mow in the rain.
Mowing programs are pre-installed for normal mowing, and also include the lawn and edge mowing function.
These mowing programs can be changed. In addition, it is possible to set various "entry points" along the
loop. The Robolinho© 3000 automatically moves to the entry points according to the programming, and
starts mowing from there. The special arrangement of blades means that the mown grass is not gathered
up but remains on the lawn between the stalks of grass. As a result, it has a mulching or fertilising effect.
16.1 Product description
2
6
7
3
5
4
8
1
10
11
9
13
12
1 Control panel 8 STOP key
2 Carry handle 9 Front wheels
3 Charging contacts 10 Blade plate
4 Bumper 11 Drive wheels with high-grip tread
5 Housing 12 Cutter blades
6 Cover plate (fl ap for height adjustment) 13 Clearer blades
7 Height adjustment interior
16.2 Designated use
This device is exclusively intended for mowing private lawns. Any other use is regarded as not in accordance
with the designated use.
16.3 Possible misuse
This device is not suitable for use in commercial enterprises, public facilities, parks, sports facilities or in
agriculture and forestry.

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16.4 Base station
2
1
3
5
4
1 [HOME key] 4 Boundary cable
2 Low-voltage cable 5 Charging contacts
3 Base station
The base station is connected to the electrical power supply (transformer) using the low-voltage cable. The
base station generates a control signal and sends this in the boundary cable.
There are two charging contacts on the base station which contact the charging contacts on the Robolinho©
3000 as soon as it moves into the base station. The [HOME key] is located on the base station. Pressing
this key causes the Robolinho© 3000 to terminate its current activity for the day, and it returns automatically
to the base station.
16.5 Transformer
The transformer generates the power for the base station..
CAUTION!
Damage due to splash water!
Transformer put in a dry place where it is protected against splash water.
16.6 Boundary cable
The boundary cable is secured with lawn pegs. If the supplied boundary cable is not large enough for your
lawn, you can obtain an extension cable from your AL-KO dealer, technician or service partner.
CAUTION!
Damage to the boundary cable!
Do not scarify the lawn in the area on either side of where the boundary cable is laid.

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16.7 Control panel
1
10
9
4
7
8
3
2
5
6
1 HOME key 6 START/PAUSE key
2 LCD display 7 Multifunction key right
3 STOP key 8 Multifunction key left
4 Up arrow key 9 ON/OFF key
5 Down arrow key 10 Menu key
Function of the keys
1 The [HOME key] cancels the current mowing
procedure. The Robolinho moves to its base
station. The Robolinhostarts on the next day,
with the next mowing window.
6 Press the [START/PAUSE key] to start the
Robolinho or interrupt operation. Caution -
unit starts after 2 minutes automatically!
2 The [LCD display] displays the current status
or the selected menu..
7
3 Pressing the [STOP key] stops the Robolinho
and the cutting blade within 2 seconds.
8
Use the [multifunction keys right or left] to
confi rm or revoke commands, for example
(selecting a menu command).
4 9 The [ON/OFF key] is used for switching the
Robolinho on or off.
5
The [up arrow key and down arrow key] are
used for navigating in the menu and for chan-
ging values. 10 Press the [menu key] to open the menu.

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16.8 Sensors
Security sensor
If the Robolinho© 3000 is lifted up by its carry handle during operation, a safety sensor stops the blade within
2 seconds and switches off travel mode.
Rain sensor
The Robolinho© 3000 is equipped with a rain sensor that interrupts the mowing procedure in case of rain,
and ensures that the Robolinho returns to its base station.
Bump sensors and obstacle detection
The Robolinho© 3000 is equipped with sensors that
ensure it changes its direction of travel if it encoun-
ters obstacles. When it encounters an obstacle, the
top part of the housing is shifted slightly. This causes
a sensor to trigger a change in the direction of travel.
Tilt sensor in direction of travel
The Robolinho© 3000 is switched off by the tilt sen-
sor if it encounters an upward or downward slope of
more than 35%.
0 - 35 cm
100 cm
> 35 %
Tilt sensor on side
The Robolinho© 3000 is switched off by the tilt sen-
sor if it encounters sideways slopes of more than
35%.
>35 %
ADVICE
The Robolinho© 3000 does not restart automatically after being switched off by a safety sensor.
To restart, it is necessary to acknowledge the fault by pressing the multifunction key and rectifying
the fault.

Safety instructions
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17 Safety instructions
CAUTION!
Risk of injury from unintentional starting!
The Robolinho© 3000 must be switched off and secured with a PIN code.
Please observe the safety and warning notices in this manual and on the product.
The equipment should be used only if in good order and condition
Device and base station regularly for damage.
Have damaged parts and batteries replaced or repaired by an AL-KO dealer, technician or service
partner.
Keep body and clothing away from cutting parts.
Children and other persons who are unfamiliar with the operating instructions must not operate the
machine
Keep others away from dangerous areas.
The user is responsible for accidents involving other people and their property.
17.2 Safety and protective equipment
CAUTION!
Risk of injury!
Safety and protective devices should not be disabled.
Safety devices are not allowed to be bypassed, manipulated or removed. Failure to comply can endanger
your own health and that of other people.
The Robolinho© 3000 is protected by a PIN code in order to prevent it from being switched back on
inadvertently or without authorisation.
The Robolinho© 3000 is supplied from the factory with the PIN code: [0000]. The PIN code can be
changed by the owner.
A PUK code must be entered if the PIN code is entered incorrectly three times. Request this from your
dealer.
If the wrong PUK code is entered, the Robolinho 3000© will have to be sent in for it to be unlocked.
The Robolinho© 3000 is equipped with a safety sensor. If he is lifted up, its motor and cutting blades
are stopped within 2 seconds.
After contact with an obstacle, the Robolinho© 3000 moves back, stops and changes its direction of
travel.

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18 Assembly
18.1 Assembling the base station
1
3
4
2
1
2
1. Insert the base plate (3) with its front edge in the direction of arrow 1 into the plate of the base station
(2), and fold upwards in the direction of arrow 2.
2. Place the extension plate (4) under the base station (2) and secure it with lawn pegs (1).
18.2 Setting up the base station
min. 1 m
min. 15 cm
min. 35 cm
min. 1 m
1
2
1. Place the base station in a shady location in the garden on smooth level ground where it will be pro-
tected against the rain. Then use lawn pegs to secure it in place (white dots). Comply with the specifi
ed dimensions when doing this.
2. Remove the insulation from the boundary cable (2) and connect it to one side (1) of the base station.
Then continue to lay the cable as shown, complying with the specifi ed distances.

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3. To avoid damage when mowing, make sure that the boundary cable is in direct contact with the
ground at all points when you are laying it.
4. If there are places where the boundary cable is not in direct contact with the ground, secure these with
an additional lawn peg.
18.3 Laying the boundary cable
CAUTION!
Danger of damage to the boundary cable andimpairment of function of the Robolinho© 3000!
To ensure reliable function, the boundary cable must be laid as described in the following steps.
1. Check the area to be mown.
2. Remove mole hills and windfall fruit, other foreign bodies and level out any holes in the area to be
mown. Lay your boundary cable around obstacles.
3. Lay the boundary wire so tightly, that the robot lawn the cable when driving not drags.
4. Lawns with grass more than 8 cm tall cannot be mown using the Robolinho© 3000, and will have to be
mown in advance before the boundary cable is laid.
5. Once the boundary cable has been laid on the grass, do not scarify the area of the boundary cable
any longer.
18.3.1 Laying options
The boundary cable can be laid on the lawn (1) and
as much as 10 cm under the turf (2). Have your dea-
ler carry out the laying under the turf on your behalf.
➯If necessary, you can also combine both
methods.
max. 10cm
2
1
18.3.2 Spare loops of cable
You should incorporate spare loops of cable at regu-
lar intervals in order to allow the base station to
be repositioned or the mowing area to be extended
even after the mowing area has been laid out. To do
this, guide the boundary cable around a lawn peg,
return to the previous lawn peg, then continue as
shown, securing with another lawn peg.
➯Select the number of spare cable loops accor-
ding to your own judgement.
ca.
1 - 2
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18.3.3 Route cable properly
min. 30cm
min. 15cm
min. 15cm
When laying the boundary cable in walkways, it is necessary to maintain the minimum distances from
obstacles and the minimum passage width, otherwise the Robolinho© 3000 will not be able to operate
correctly.

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18.3.4 Laying the cable around obstacles
When laying the cable around obstacles, maintain the distances shown in the illustration.
min. 30 cm
0cm
min. 30 cm
min. 30cm
If there is a distance of 0 cm between the cables, it
is possible for the cable to be driven over. In most
cases, the best solution.
When the distance is at least 30 cm, the
Robolinho© 3000 interprets the distance as a path
and moves around the obstacle.
18.3.5 Cable cross embarrassed
STOP
Crossovers in the boundary cable automatically cause the mowing procedure to be cancelled, because the
Robolinho© 3000 cannot process the signals it receives at this point.

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19 Electrical Installation
19.1 Connecting the boundary cable to the base station
2
1
1. Remove the insulation from the boundary cable (2) after laying the cable and connect to the spring ter-
minals (1).
19.2 Connecting the low-voltage cables to the transformer
1
3
2
4
1. Strip 10 mm of insulation off the low-voltage cables (3 / 4).
2. Unscrew the screws with a screwdriver (2) and connect the low-voltage cables to the transformer (1).
➯The cables can be connected to either terminal, there is no need to observe a particular polarity.
3. Insert the mains plug of the transformer into the mains socket.

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19.3 Opening the base station
The cover only has to be opened for the purpose of checking the LED displays.
2
3
1
1. To check the connection, open the cover (2) on the rear of the base station (1).
2. Unscrew the fastening screws (3) and remove the cover from the base station.
19.4 Checking the connection
The LEDs must light up when the cables are connected. If this is not the case, pull out the mains plug and
check if all plug connections and cables are correctly seated; also check them for damage.
1
2
yellow LED (1)
lights up if the base station is connected to the transformer and there is an electrical power supply to
the transformer.
fl ashes when the Robolinho© 3000 is charging.
green LED (2)
lights up when the boundary cable is laid correctly and the loop is OK.
fl ashes and then goes out if the loop of the boundary cable is not OK.

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20 Startup
20.1 Preparations
Before starting to operate the Robolinho© 3000,
place it in its starting position in the defined mowing
area.
➯Comply with the specifi ed dimensions.
ca.1m
min.1 m
20.2 Transport
General
CAUTION!
Injuries due to the cutting blades!
Make sure the cutting blade plate is pointing away from your body.
1. Only carry the Robolinho© 3000 by its handle
(1).
➯Make sure the cutting blade plate (2) is poin-
ting away from your body.
1
2

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Transporting within the mowing area
1. Stop the Robolinho© 3000 using [STOP key] (2).
2. Switch off Robolinho© 3000 at [ON/OFF key]
(1).
1
2
20.3 Switching on
Status display
Brill
Model Roboline™ R30
Serial-number xxxxxx
Software # xxxxxx
1. Switch on the Robolinho by pressing the [ON/OFF key].
➯The LCD display then shows the illustrated information:
Display after the status display
Uncalibrated
Charge
Press start key
The LCD display shows the information Uncalibrated.
➯The LCD display automatically changes to the registration window for language selection.
20.3.1 Language selection
The corresponding language only needs to be selected here during the initial start-up.
Deutsch
English
Select language
Confirm
1. Use the [arrow keys] to select the required language.
2. Confi rm with the [multifunction key].
➯After confi rming, the LCD display shows [Enter registration PIN].
20.3.2 Enter PIN code
Enter PIN
Registration
20.3.3 Entering the factory-set PIN code
The factory-set PIN code only needs to be entered during the initial start-up. The factory-set PIN code is
[0000].

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1
3
4
1. Use the corresponding [arrow keys] (1) or (2) to select the corresponding digits and confi rm each one
with the [multifunction key] (4).
2. Enter the next 3 required digits in the same way.
3. Confi rm the last entry with [multifunction key] (3).
➯Following this, the LCD display shows the [Change PIN] dialog box.
20.3.4 Changing the PIN code
Enter the new PIN
Change PIN
Abort
1. Enter a new PIN and repeat.
2. Confi rm the last entry with [multifunction key].
➯After this, the LCD display shows the [Date dialog box].
20.3.5 Setting / changing the date
Enter the date and time correctly, because further programming depends on the date and time.
Enter the date
Confirm
1. Use the corresponding [arrow keys] (1) or (2) to select the corresponding digits and confi rm each one
with the [multifunction key].
➯After confi rming, the LCD display shows [Time dialog box].
ADVICE
When entering the year (YYYY), it is only necessary to enter the last two digits because the fi rst
two 20XX are preset.
20.3.6 Setting / changing the time
Enter time
Confirm
24 hour format
Abort
Uncalibrated
Charge
Press start key
1. Use the corresponding [arrow keys] to select the corresponding digits and confi rm each one with the
[multifunction key].
➯Following this, the LCD display shows the [Uncalibrated] status box.