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Operating & Safety Manual RL1000 & Docking Station www.friendlyrobotics.com DOC0064A

10 What’s in the Box (Docking Station) 12. Base Used for directing the RoboMower to the charging contacts. 13. Cover including the Perimeter

11 12345BaseCoverFenceStake (x5)Screw (x2)1122334455BaseCoverFenceStake (x5)Screw (x2)The Fence should be inside lawn40 VoltsMaximum 50 ft (15m)Power

12 Greater than 8 feet (2.5m)Important Note: The power supply is for indoor use only, be sure to locate it and its connection to the extension cord

13 Greater than 8 feet (2.5m) • A minimum distance of 8 feet (2.5 meters) is required between the Docking Station fence and the perimeter island. See

14 • The RoboMower is impervious to water and rain, however it is recommended to place the Docking Station away from sprinkler heads for maximum

15 1.4 Using The RoboRuler The RoboMower includes a ruler style measurement stick called a RoboRuler that is used to help position

16 1.6 Corners & Sharp Turns Care must be taken not to create a corner sharper than 90 degrees when setting up the perimeter

17 1.8 Defining Obstacles-Perimeter Islands Many obstacles can be left in the lawn without consideration to excluding them using the perimeter wire.

18 Large trees, OK to be treated as an obstacle and not excluded with the perime

19 Perimeter Switch Docking StationDrivewayHouse and garageDock ZoneBack yardZone BFront yardPlot Connector Zone C Side yard 1.9 Multiple Zones/Area

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20 1.10 Slopes As a general rule of thumb, any slope that can safely be cut using a walk behind mower can also be cut using the RoboMower in the auto

21 1.13 Docking Station Assembly  Align the two tabs on the lower section of the cover with the mated openings in the front lower section of the

22  Carefully align the three slots on the fence with the three tabs on the base. See figure 1.23. Once aligned, push the fence firmly down onto

23 • The longer distance (18 inches / 45 cm) is used where the area outside the immediate perimeter of the Docking Station has a wall or is not the

24  Test the Docking Station setup. Connect the power supply to a regular household receptacle 120 Volts AC (models outside the US use a 230 volt

25 Setup in Non-Docking Zone 1.16 Perimeter Switch Placement and Perimeter Wire Setup Find a convenient spot outside the perimeter of the non-dock

26  Take the Perimeter Switch and squeeze the tabs on both sides of the Perimeter Switch as shown in figure 1.30, and remove the back cover from

27 1.19 Placing The Perimeter Switch The Perimeter Switch connector is designed for quick and easy disconnection, a flexible feature should your law

28 Bumpers with touch sensitive sensors Manual ControllerPower PackOperating LampChapter 2 Preparing The RoboMower® 2.1 Inserting

29 2.2 Using The Manual Controller The RoboMower is equipped with a Manual Controller. It enables you to manually drive and operate the mower. To

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30 2.3 Manual and automatic operation The RoboMower is safely designed so that operation in the manual mode is prohibited unless the Manual Contro

31 2.5 Setting The Cutting Height And Ground Clearance Remove the Power Pack before making any adjustments. The RoboMower has two basic adjustments

32 2.6 Set Country and Perform One Time Calibration The RoboMower uses a sophisticated navigation system that utilizes an on-board compass type de

33 LCD Display Action Required Press GO Calibration ReqPress GO Dock Zone:

34 2.7 Enabling the Docking Station Option Press the ‘GO’ button and the following will be displayed: 2.8 Testing the Docking Station

35 2.9 Test the Perimeter Wire Position for Edge Mowing: As mentioned in Chapter 1, it is best to test the position of the perimeter wire on edge mo

36 Chapter 3 Manual and Automatic Operation 3.1 Activating The Perimeter Switch – Docking Zone Area/zone with Docking Station  If the RoboMower

37 Figure 3.1 Positioning RoboMower on Lawn Front pointed to perimeter wire Starting point 3 feet (1 m) - Insert the Manual Controller back into

38 Figure 3.2 Edge Mowing Starting point 3.7 Edge Mowing – Non-Docking The first mowing chore for the RoboMower is mowing the edge. By edge, we me

39 3.9 Skipping Edge Mowing The RoboMower provides a means that will allow you to skip the edge mowing process and start directly with the scanning

4 Table of Contents Safety Warnings & Precautions ………………………………………….….……… 5 Safety Features …………………………………………………………….….…..…. 7 What’s in the Box

40 The Manual Controller can only operate in manual mode when removed from the holder, which holds it in place during automatic operation. For safety

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42 ManualUser OptionsUser PreferencesPress GOManual DepartPress GORobomower on the lawnand Manual Controllerin Users’ handsRobomower in Docking Stati

43 Depart 12:30Next digitPress ‘GO’ to confirm Mode Edge + MowConfirmScroll to the operation modeand press ‘GO’ to confirm(‘Edge + Mow’ or ‘Mo

44 Note: The clock resets itself each time the Power Pack is removed; ‘Set time’ message will then display: 4.3 How to cancel

45 2. RoboMower is in the Docking Station - press the up scroll arrow once – the weekly program is displayed for 10 seconds: Pressing the ‘G

46 Chapter 5 Charging 5.1 Charging Of all the areas regarding the RoboMower, proper charging of the Power Pack is second only to safety in import

47 5.3 Charging Using the Standard Charger Connected to the Charging Socket If the need arises, the Power Pack may be re-charged using the stan

48 The LCD on the Manual Controller will display the text seen in Figure 5.7 and the battery icon will continually move from empty to full to show th

49 The ‘Recharge Battery’ level has a higher priority in the power management system than ‘Time Completed’ for the obvious reason that the Power Pac

5 Safety Warnings & Precautions 1. Read the owners/operating manual carefully and follow all safety and warning instructions. 2. This machine

50 User PreferencesPress GODocking optionsPress GOChild GuardPress GOSafety TestsPress GOServicePress GO(Not accessible to user –Password required)Us

51 User PreferencesPress GOPress ‘GO’User PreferencesPress GOUser PreferencesPress GOPress ‘GO’Press ‘GO’Sound onPress GOMowing onPress G

52 Dock Zone: MAX Press GODock Zone: 2:00 Press GOLearning EdgeSTOP to SetZone B: MAXPress GOUser optionsPress GOLearn ed

53 Weekly programPress GOTime: Mo 10:35Press GOPress ‘GO’Docking optionsPress GOEntry points Press GOAuto depart on Press GOSkip next depar

54 Set entry pointsPres GO to learnBack to defaultPress GOEntry points onPress GOEntry PointsPress GOPress ‘GO’Press ‘GO’Press ‘GO’Docking options

55 Skip next on Confirm  Back to default Selecting ‘Back to default’ restores the factory default entry points – there is no distanc

56 Chapter 7 Text Messages and Troubleshooting 7.1 Messaging The RoboMower is equipped with a sophisticated monitoring system that will notify you

57 Message Displayed Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action Drive Overload Cooling, Wait… - The drive motors have been working under a se

58 Message Displayed Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action No Wire Signal - Perimeter Switch is not turned on or not connected to the z

59 Problem Encountered Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action - Power supply/charger is not plugged into the main power supply - Confirm

6 Safety Warnings & Precautions Warning Decal Definitions 1. WARNING-this is a dangerous power tool. Use care when operating and fo

60 Problem Encountered Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action Batteries are completely discharged. Install fresh alkaline C-cell batter

61 Problem Encountered Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action Power Pack is not fully charged for operation. Connect the charger to the m

62 Chapter 8 Specification Dimensions 89cm l x 66.5cm w x 31.5cm h (35” x 26” x 12.5”) Weight22.6kg (50l

63 * Side by side comparison Chapter 9 Care and Maintenance 9.1 Mowing Deck The underside of the mowing deck needs to be inspected, and cleaned i

64 Figure 9.1Squeeze tabs & pull Squeeze tabs & pullTo remove blades, sque

65 9.5 Docking Station Keep the docking station entrance and area clean from leaves, sticks and twigs and any other debris that may tend to colle

66 Chapter 10 Accessories Perimeter Switch Convenience of having a switch for each zone and

67 Friendly Robotics RL Series Limited Warranty Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the RL series ‘Product’ is free from de

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7 RoboMower® - Safety Features 1. Child Guard / Safety Guard This menu option offers a safety feature to help prevent children or others not famili

8 11. Over-Current Monitoring Protection Each of the three blade motors and each of the two wheel drive motors are monitored continuously during o

9 What’s in the Box (RoboMower®) 1. RoboMower® 2. Power Pack 3. Operating & Safety Manual 4. Standard charger Used for rechargin