Makita RM350D Setup Manual page 30

CASES IN POINT
Here are some examples of installations and settings in use.
The details shown in the figures are only examples and to illustrate the different field scales where each case might be better suited. Make your
arrangement more appropriate according to your preferences.
Personal garden area for a resident
A cosy courtyard or a small square garden in the backyard of your house, surrounded by small fencing, paths and trails.
► Fig.50: 1. Charging station 2. Boundary wire 3. Guide wire
Practical guidance
Mowing area
Weekly working days and hours
Departure method from station [execution pri-
ority (%)]
Need to create sub area settings
Tips for installations and settings
Home garden with a separate mowing work area
A wide open front garden that surrounds the house on two sides with a small separate area of lawn beside a mature planting garden or vegetable
patch.
► Fig.51: 1. Main area 2. Sub area 3. Charging station 4. Boundary wire 5. Guide wire
Practical guidance
Mowing area
Weekly working days and hours
Departure method from station [execution pri-
ority (%)]
Need to create sub area settings
Tips for installations and settings
Grass lawn fields on small hills
A hillside landscape of a green lawn in a park, golf course or the likes. The lawn grows at different heights and shades on one or more gentle and
steep slopes with some sand and water features.
► Fig.52: 1. Charging station 2. Boundary wire 3. Guide wire
Practical guidance
Mowing area
Weekly working days and hours
Departure method from station [execution pri-
ority (%)]
Need to create sub area settings
Tips for installations and settings
2
500 m
6 hours on 6 days of the week
12 hours on 3 days of the week
Depart directly from the charging station at [100%]. Refer to the mower departing point "A" in the figure.
No
Place the charging station at the near end of the half line which divides the mowing area into two equal upper and
lower areas.
Install a guide wire along the half line which divides the mowing area into two equal upper and lower areas.
2
Main area 1,000 m
2
Sub area 400 m
Main area 14 hours on 5 days of the week
Sub area 12 hours on 2 days of the week
Main area Depart directly from the charging station at [70%]. Refer to the mower departing point "A"
in the figure.
Depart towards the far end of the main garden and start mowing from the guide wire termi-
nation area at [30%]. Refer to the mower departing point "B" in the figure.
Sub area Move the Robotic Mower by hand from the main area to the sub area in advance. Then
start mowing manually. Refer to the instructions under "Mowing without automatic
charging" in the instruction manual for details.
Yes
Place the charging station at the center of the front boundary of the main garden.
Install a guide wire along the half line which divides the main area into two equal left and
right areas.
2
2,500 m
24 hours on 7 days of the week
Depart directly from the charging station at [40%]. Refer to the mower departing point "A" in the figure.
Depart towards the one end of a level lawn surface on the hill and start mowing from the guide wire termination area
at [30%]. Refer to the mower departing point "B" in the figure.
Depart towards the far end of a slightly sloped lawn surface on the downhill and start mowing from the guide wire
termination area at [30%]. Refer to the mower departing point "C" in the figure.
No
Place the charging station at the one end of the half way line which divides the level lawn surface on the hill into two
equal left and right areas.
Install two guide wires along the half way line which divides the mowing area into two equal upper and lower areas.
One towards the one end of a level lawn surface on the hill, and the other towards the far end of a slightly sloped
lawn surface on the downhill.
Be sure to install a boundary wire on surfaces that are nearly flat or as less sloped as possible.
Run a guide wire diagonally across a slope as it makes it easier for Robotic Mower to climb the slope.
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