Robomower RL350 Instruction Manual

Operating & Safety Manual
RL350/550/850
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EC Declaration of Conformity
1. F. Robotics Acquisitions, Hatzabar St., Industrial Zone, Pardesiya, Israel declares that the
machines described in item 2 conforms with the directives listed in items 3 & 4.
2. Product: 24 Volt Battery operated automatic lawn mower, models RL350, RL500, RL550, RL800
RL850 and RL1000*.
Serial number: see mark on the machine.
3. Tested by the British Standards Institute (BSI) to comply with the supply of Machine (Safety)
Regulation 1992 Essential Health and Safety Requirements relating to the design and construction
of machinery.
The following European standards were taken into consideration when testing the machine:
EN 292: Parts 1 and 2:1991, Safety of Machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design.
EN 294: 1992, Safety of Machinery - Safety distances to prevent danger zones being reached by
the upper limbs.
EN 418:1992, Safety of Machinery - Emergency stop equipment, functional aspects - Principles for
design.
EN 60204: Part 1:1997, Safety of Machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - general
requirements.
EN 60335: Part 1:1994, Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
In addition the following National standard and draft were taken into consideration when testing the
machine:
BS 3456: Part 2: Section 2.42: 1997, Safety of household and similar electrical appliances -
Section 2.42 Battery-operated lawnmowers.
PrEN 50338: 1999, Safety of household and similar electrical appliances –Particular requirements
for pedestrian controlled battery powered electrical lawnmowers.
Noise level testing was conducted to the requirements of: 79/113/EEC and 88/181/EEC.
Results are published by BSI in report number 282/4077203 dated 14 July 2000.
Marylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4SQ, UK.
4. Also tested by Hermon Laboratories to comply with The Electromagnetic compatibility directive
89/336/EEC. Results are published By Hermon Laboratories in report number Frienmc_EN.14123
dated 21 June 2000.
Rakevet Industry Zone, Binyamina, 30550, Israel.
5. Measured sound power level: 85 db.
6. Guaranteed sound power level: 90 db.
7. Technical documentation kept by Mr. Dedy Gur, QA director.
I hereby declare that the above product conforms to the requirements as specified above.
*The original RL500 was tested by BSI in 2000. All Friendly Robotics models currently sold were tested by
F.Robotics Acquisitions Ltd.
Issued at Shai Abramson – Senior VP R&D
Pardesiya, Israel
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The products are manufactured by F. Robotics Acquisitions (Friendly Robotics).
© Friendly Robotics, 2006-A. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied,
reproduced, electronically 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.
CE approved.
Welcome to the world of home robotics with the Friendly Robotics RoboMower!
Thank you for purchasing our product. We know that you will enjoy the extra free time you will have while
using RoboMower to mow your lawn. When set up and used properly, RoboMower 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, RoboMower 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.
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Table of Contents
Safety Warnings & Precautions ………………………………………….….……… 6
Safety Features …………………………………………………………….….…..…. 8
What’s in the Box ……………………………………………………………….…... 10
Chapter 1 – Perimeter Wire Setup………………………………………….….….. 12
Chapter 2 – Preparing the RoboMower®…………………………………………. 21
Chapter 3 – Manual & Automatic Operation…………………………………….…28
Chapter 4 – Charging…………………………………………………………………33
Chapter 5 – Settings and Advanced Features…………………….…………….…36
Chapter 6 – Text Messages and Troubleshooting……………………………..….41
Chapter 7 – Specifications………………………………………………….………..47
Chapter 8 – Maintenance and Storage…………………………………………..…48
Chapter 9 – Accessories………………………………………..……………….…...51
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Safety Warnings & Precautions
Training and Instructions
1. Read this manual carefully before operating RoboMower®. Be familiar with the controls and
the proper use of RoboMower®and follow all safety and warning instructions.
2. Do not use RoboMower®for any purpose other than for which it is intended.
3. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to operate RoboMower®.
4. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
5. The user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
6. It is strongly recommended to use the "Child Guard/Safety Guard" menu option in order to
prevent operation by children or other who are not familiar with the safe operation of the
mower.
Preparation
7. Make sure to layout and install the perimeter wire according to the instructions.
8. While mowing using a manual controller always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers.
9. Periodically inspect the area mowed by RoboMower®, and remove stones, sticks, wires,
bones and other objects. Objects struck by the blades may be thrown and cause severe
injuries to people.
10. Before using RoboMower®, always remove the power pack and visually inspect the blades
for wear or damage. Replace any worn or damaged blades.
11. Only use accessories and attachments designed for this product.
Operation
12. Never let RoboMower operate without supervision.
13. When using the Manual Controller mow only in daylight or in a good artificial light.
14. Do not operate RoboMower®using the manual controller when barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
15. Avoid operating RoboMower®on wet grass. Do not use it in rain.
16. When using manual controller always be sure of your footing on slopes.
17. Do not operate the mower on slopes greater than 15 degrees or use it in manual operation
on slopes where a firm footing is not possible.
18. Keep all guards, shields, safety devices, and sensors in place. Repair or replace damaged
parts, including decals. Do not operate RoboMower®if any parts are damaged or worn.
19. Do not operate RoboMower®if any safety feature or device is damaged or inoperable.
20. Do not attempt to disable or defeat any safety feature or device.
21. When using the manual controller always switch on the motor according to instructions
and with feet well away from the blades.
22. This machine has sharp rotating blades! Never operate the mower if unattended; keep
bystanders, children and pets away from mower when in operation.
23. Never allow anyone to ride or sit on mower.
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24. Use caution when lifting RoboMower, it’s heavy! Before lifting it, always take out the
battery.
25. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting blades and other moving parts.
26. Never pick up or carry this appliance while the motors are running.
27. Never attempt to service or adjust the mower while it is in operation.
28. Never raise the mower or attempt to inspect the blades while the mower is operating.
29. Always remove the power pack before lifting the mower or attempting any adjustments.
30. Do not start RoboMower®operation in automatic mode outside the plot bounded by the
perimeter wire.
Maintenance and storage
31. Maintain, service, and store RoboMower®according to the instructions (refer to chapter 9).
32. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to assure safe condition of this appliance.
33. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
34. Use heavy gloves when inspecting or servicing the blades.
35. Use only the original equipment, power pack and power supply with this mower. Incorrect
use may result in electric shock, overheating or leakage of corrosive liquid from the battery.
36. The Power Supply is for indoor use only. Do not use in areas where moisture or water is
likely. It is required placing it in a sheltered place, dry location, which is well ventilated and
not exposed to direct sunlight.
37. Do not open or mutilate the power pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may damage
the eyes or skin.
38. Wear eye 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.
39. Do not use the power supply if the cord has damaged.
40. Transport - to safely move from or within the working area:
1. Use caution when lifting RoboMower, it’s heavy! Before lifting it, always take out the
battery. 2. Use the Manual Controller to drive it from place to place (See section 2.4)
3. In case of different height level or stairs, remove the Power Pack from the mower and
carry the mower by the carrying handle (See Figure no. 2.1).
Product end of use
41. RoboMower and its accessories should be collected separately at the end of their life to
prevent waste electrical and electronic equipment 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.
42. Do not dispose RoboMower or any other part of it (including the Power Supply, Charging
Station and Perimeter Switch) as unsorted municipal waste – it should be collected
separately.
43. Ask your local distributor/dealer about return and collection systems available.
44. 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.
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Safety Warnings & Precautions
Warning Decal Definitions
1. WARNING-this is a dangerous power tool. Use care when operating and follow all safety
instructions and warnings.
2. Read the owner/operating manual carefully and follow all safety instructions.
3. Objects can be thrown from mower while operating, take caution.
4. Keep children, pets and bystanders away from mower.
5. Sharp rotating blades. Keep hands away and do not attempt to lift mower from this area.
6. Sharp rotating blades. Keep feet away.
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CAUTION! Remove
battery/power pack before
attempting to lift the mower
for any reason.
DANGER! Sharp
rotating blades.
Keep hands and
feet away.
Serious injury
can occur.
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Do not dispose
RoboMower or any other
part of it as unsorted
municipal waste – it
should be collected
separately.
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RoboMower®- Safety Features
1. Child Guard / 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. Lift Sensor
There is a sensor located on the front caster wheel of the mower. In the event the front of the
mower is raised approximately 1-inch from its resting position on the ground during blade
operation, the blades will stop rotating immediately (< 1 second).
3. Sensor Equipped Bumpers
The front and rear bumpers are equipped with contacts that will activate when the mower strikes a
solid, fixed object when that object is at least 6-inches in vertical height from the supporting
surface of the mower. When the bumper sensor is activated, the mower will stop movement in that
direction and reverse itself away from the obstacle. In manual blade operation, bumper activation
will stop the rotation of the blades immediately (<1 second).
4. Emergency Stop Switch
Located on the top outer surface of the manual controller, red in color. Pressing this button at any
time during operation will stop all mower movement and stop the rotation of the blades
immediately (<1 second).
5. Automatic Mode Recognition
The RoboMower is designed so that it cannot be operated in the manual mode while the Manual
Controller is in its pocket and it cannot operate in the automatic mode while the Manual Controller
is removed.
6. Two-Step Operator Presence Control
While in manual mode, it requires two independent finger actions in order to engage the mower
blades. Once engaged, the mower blade button must remain depressed to continue blade
operation. Once released, the two-step engagement process must be repeated.
7. Electronically Controlled Charging System
The RoboMower is equipped with an on-board charge control system. This allows you to keep the
Power Supply connected at all times, even after the battery is fully charged. The control system
will prevent an overcharge to the battery and keep it fully charged and maintained for the next use.
8. Sealed Power Pack
The power pack that operates the RoboMower is completely sealed and will not leak any type of
fluids, regardless of position. In addition, the power pack contains a one-time-use fuse in the
event of a short-circuit or power malfunction.
9. Perimeter Switch and Perimeter Wire
The RoboMower cannot operate without a perimeter wire installed and activated through the
Perimeter Switch. In the event the Perimeter Switch is turned off or otherwise fails to function, the
RoboMower will stop operating. Likewise, should a break in the perimeter wire occur the
RoboMower would again stop operation. A break in the perimeter wire prior to operation will
prevent the RoboMower from operating. The RoboMower can only operate within the boundary of
the perimeter wire.
10. Auto-Off Perimeter Switch
The auto-off feature of the perimeter switch shuts down the perimeter switch operation after
approximately 5 hours of continuous operation. This is typically 1 to 2 hours after which a fully
charged Power Pack will need to be re-charged. This helps to prevent unauthorized persons from
attempting to re-start the RoboMower after it has completed its operation.
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