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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide See how to install Original Operating Instructions Robotic Mower RX20 Pro, RX20u, RX12u...
  • Page 2 I’m Robomow. Nice to meet you. Your safety is important to us - Please review this Manual carefully for all safety warnings and take extra caution to keep both children and pets off the lawn when Robomow is in operation.
  • Page 3 Safety first..... Installation....Quick reference....

  • Page 4: Safety First

    Safety first IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Warning decal definitions Safety warnings & precautions Safety features Do not allow children to use or operate the mower. Children must be supervised at all times.

  • Page 5: Warning Decal Definitions

    Warning decal definitions 1. This is a dangerous power tool. Exercise care when operating and follow all safety instructions and warnings. 2. Read the Safety Manual carefully before operating your mower. 3. Be careful of thrown objects during operation. 4. Keep a safe distance from the mower while it is operating. Keep people, especially children, pets and bystanders away from the area where the mower is operating.

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings And Precautions

    Safety warnings & precautions A. Before you begin 1. Read this Safety Manual carefully before operating the mower to become familiar with its controls and proper use. 2. Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine.

  • Page 7: Operation

    C. Operation IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING! Do not leave the mower to operate unattended if you know that there are pets, children or people in the vicinity. Never mow while people (especially children) or pets are nearby. 1. Do not operate the mower if any safety feature or any part is damaged, worn or inoperable.
  • Page 8 D. Transportation Within the working area: 1. Press the STOP button to stop the mower. 2. Switch the mower off, and carry it by its carrying handle as shown in the picture to the right. Over long distances: When transporting your mower over long distances, make sure it is switched off.
  • Page 9 E. Using the remote control (manual mowing) 1. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light, and avoid operating on wet grass. 2. Do not operate the mower barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers;...
  • Page 10 G. Maintenance and special instructions 1. Always switch the mower off and remove the Disabling Device before clearing blockage/ checking/cleaning/working on it, or after striking a foreign object to inspect the machine for damage. Never attempt to service or adjust the mower while it is in operation.
  • Page 11 H. Product end of use 1. The mower 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, and to protect and improve the quality of the environment.

  • Page 12: Safety Features

    Safety features WARNING! Your mower is equipped with numerous built-in safety features. However, the mower is a hazardous device with a sharp blade, which can cause major injury to anyone who comes in contact with it. Therefore, it is absolutely forbidden to be on the lawn while the mower is working.
  • Page 13 D. Tilt Sensor If the mower is tilted up towards a vertical position, the blade will stop immediately. E. Obstruction Sensor Your mower detects interfering obstacles in its way during operation. When the mower collides with an obstacle, it will stop the rotation of the blade immediately, will stop movement in that direction and reverse itself away from the obstacle.
  • Page 14 Let’s get started. Can’t wait to mow your lawn.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation Congratulations on purchasing your new mower! Your new mower will move randomly within its working area, as defined by the Perimeter Wire. 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.
  • Page 16 So where are we heading? Correct installation of your 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 Your mower is ready Wire your lawn Power up Set base...
  • Page 17 This is what you find in the box The product Base Station Your new Robotic Mower This is where the mower recharges Wire Pegs* Perimeter Wire with a plot connector* For securing the wire to the ground Marks the working area for your mower (*) Not provided with Pro models (*) Not provided with Pro models Base Station Head...
  • Page 18 Base Station Stakes (x4) Wire Connectors For splicing the Perimeter Wire in For affixing the Base Station to case of a cut the ground USER GUIDE Plot Connectors User Guide For connecting the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station RoboRuler RoboTool For blades replacement and For measuring the Perimeter Wire’s...

  • Page 19: Get Started

    Get started Choosing the Base Station location The Base Station is where your mower recharges, and where the Perimeter Wire starts and ends. Follow these simple guidelines to find a proper location for your Base Station Rule #1: Up to 10 meters / 33 feet away from a power outlet Base Station Max 10 m / 33 ft...
  • Page 20 Rule #4: A minimum of 1 meter / 3.3 feet from a sprinkler head to avoid damaging the mower’s internal components Min 1 m / 3.3 ft Watch the proper direction of the Base Station relative to the lawn’s edge The Base Station will be installed at a later stage, after the Perimeter Wire is in place.
  • Page 21 Lay the wire Lay the Perimeter Wire (“virtual boundary”), which defines the working area for the mower. • Have mower’s package nearby. • Before you start wiring, use your old mower to cut your grass to the height no more than 6 cm (2.5”) one last time. TIPS This will make inserting pegs easier and help ensure the mower doesn’t cut the wire.
  • Page 22 If the edge is relatively flat, lay the wire at RoboRuler distance II from it. If the edge is a drop, use distance III of the RoboRuler. When the edge is a wall, use distance IV of the RoboRuler. Min 1.2m (4ft) Keep a minimum of 1.2 m (4 ft) if the edge of the lawn borders water.
  • Page 23 B. Make a good start • Pull out the wire end marked “A” from the Perimeter Wire spool • Leave a tail of approx. 20 cm / 8” • Once a tail is made, secure it to the ground where you intend to install your Base Station Measure the correct RoboRuler distance from...
  • Page 24 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].
  • Page 25 C. Keep laying the wire Start unwinding the wire counter clockwise around the lawn starting at the Base Station’s location. Lay the Perimeter Wire loosely along the perimeter as you walk along the lawn’s edge. • The Perimeter Wire is secured to the ground by the pegs supplied with the product.
  • Page 26 D. Protect obstacles Hard obstacles Obstacles that are vertical, 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. Soft obstacles Objects such as flower beds, ponds, or small trees must be protected...
  • Page 27 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 28 • Put one of the provided plot connectors on the second wire • Use pliers to press the connector and a cutter to cut off the remaining wire • Make both wire end the same length • Do not leave or create wire wraps...
  • Page 29 Set base • Place the Base Station 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 irrigtion pipes when hammering down the stakes.
  • Page 30 Power 1. Connect the wire tail marked A to the A terminal and the other tail to the B terminal of the Base Station head. 2. Connect the power supply connector to the Base Station head as well. 3. Note the markings for placing the Base Station Head. Markings for placing the Base Station Head...
  • Page 31 4. Place the head on the Base Station and align it with the markings as shown in the picture below. 5. Slide the head all the way through. Pay attention to the sliders and a dedicated slot for threading the wires. Slide...
  • Page 32 If for some reason you need to remove the base station head, you can do so by lifting the lever (A) and pushing it towards the inside of the base. 6. 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).
  • Page 33 • Place your mower in the center of your lawn • Press GO for 2 seconds to switch it on • Now press the STOP / once to send the mower to the Base Station. 2 sec • The mower will start driving towards the edge of the lawn to locate the Perimeter Wire.
  • Page 34 Well Done! Now relax, and let your mower do the work.

  • Page 35: Quick Reference

    Quick reference Knowing your mower Single-button operation Additional options with the mobile app Taking care of your mower Troubleshooting FAQs...
  • Page 36 Knowing your mower In order to fully enjoy your mower, learn about its different parts and messages. Understanding how it works and interacts will lead to smooth and easy operation. Front side Carrying handle Floating deck Front drive wheel Rear side Mowing height Operating panel adjustment knob...
  • Page 37 Bottom view Floating mowing deck Mowing blade Rugged drive wheels Glider surface...

  • Page 38: Operating Panel

    Operating panel STOP / Home button Lock indication: Steady orange: child protection is active Blinking orange: theft protection is active Battery indication: Blinking green: mower is charging in the base ON-OFF indication: Steady green: the battery is Steady green: mower is switched fully charged on / mower is in operation Blinking red: the battery is...

  • Page 39: Base Station

    Base Station Charging pins Base Station head Rear slot and opening for head’s removal Base Station Indication: Steady green: 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...

  • Page 40: Single-Button Operation

    Single-button operation Before anything else IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING! Do not leave the mower to operate unattended if you know that there are pets, children or people in the vicinity. Never mow while people (especially children) or pets are nearby. • Clean the lawn from stones, fallen branches or other foreign objects before using the mower.
  • Page 41 Powering up To power up your mower, press and hold the GO button for 2 seconds until the ON/OFF indication is lit. When you need to switch it off, simply press and hold GO button for 2 seconds, until the ON/OFF indication goes off. Note: If the theft protection is enabled(not applicable to models for lawns under...
  • Page 42 Starting a mowing operation Starting a mowing operation is super easy! If you wish to start a regular mowing operation (up to 2 hours of continuous mowing), all you need to do is to press the GO button once. If the regular mowing duration is too long for your lawn, you can initiate a short mowing operation (of up to 60 minutes) by pressing...

  • Page 43: Automatic Charging

    Stopping an operation To stop any current operation, press the STOP / button. Sending the mower to its base To send the mower to its base, simply press the STOP / button when the mower is inside the lawn. If child protection is enabled, see the “Starting mowing operation”...
  • Page 44 Additional options with the mobile app (not applicable to models for lawns under 200 m / 2150 ft Your mower is a smart connected product. It comes with a built-in Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) device that enables you to control your mower from your smartphone. A free complementary mobile app will allow you to experience your mower in a whole different way! You can download the app from Google Play Store (Android)

  • Page 45: Periodic Maintenance

    Taking care of your mower Periodic maintenance WARNING 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 or around the blade. NEVER use a damaged or broken blade.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Blade

    Operating the Disabling Device • The Disabling Device prevents the operation of your mower when it is removed. • If the Disabling Device is pulled out, the current operation will be immediately halted, the Lock indication will blink three times and the ON/OFF LED will switch off.
  • Page 47 2. Remove the Disabling Device. Pull Lift 3. Put on heavy-duty gloves, and 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.

  • Page 48: Winter Storage

    Winter storage The mower • Charge the mower fully in its base • Switch it off by pressing the GO button for 2 seconds • Store in dry indoor conditions at ambient temperatures above 0˚C. Base Station • No winter storage is required for a Base Station. It can be left on the lawn during the winter period.

  • Page 49: Battery Replacement

    Battery replacement 1. Make sure the mower is not in the Base Station. 2. Power the mower off by pressing GO button for 2 seconds. 3. Remove the Disabling Device. 4. Ensure that only a replacement battery of the right type (Part No. MRK9101A) is used.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Simple troubleshooting steps In case of a fault, the On/Off indication on mower’s panel will light up in red. Press any button to check for an optional sound indication for the fault. The table below will guide you to the corresponding action to take. No.
  • Page 51 No. of ON-OFF Meaning Corrective action beeps indication None Blinking red No power supply / • Confirm power supply is plugged (two LEDs) charging problem into the power outlet. • Confirm a good connection of the power supply to the Base Station. •...
  • Page 52 Special indications Indication Meaning Periodic beeps + ON/OFF LED is red The mower has been lifted or tilted up. Error sound + Battery LED blinks red two Mowing attempt while the battery is low. times Need to recharge battery first. Error sound + Lock LED blinks two times Mowing attempt while child protection is enabled.

  • Page 53: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Mower does not dock properly and sometimes misses Base Station’s contacts The entrance to the Base Station is not flat. Fill some ground to flatten the lawn around the Base Station to allow smooth entrance. Make sure the Perimeter Wire is laid according to the installation instructions on the supplied installation template.
  • Page 54 Mower operates at wrong times (not applicable to models for lawns under 200 m / 2150 ft Verify that the time on the mower is set correctly. The mower’s time is automatically synchronized when it connects with a mobile device. Mower bumps in a rigid lawn’s border too frequently Move the Perimeter Wire to be at a distance of 45 cm /18”...

  • Page 55: Appendix A Additional Installation Options

    Appendix A Additional installation options 1. Internal corner installation. Refer to our online Help Center for additional information. 2. External corner installation. Refer to our online Help Center for additional information.

  • Page 56: Appendix B Secondary Areas

    Appendix B Secondary areas Connected secondary areas If your lawn has additional areas connected with a passage and the mower is able to drive through it, then you should bear in mind the following rules: • The minimal distance between the wires in such passage should be 15 cm / 6”...

  • Page 57: Appendix C Operating Basics

    Appendix C Operating basics What to do How to do it Switch ON/OFF Hold for 2 seconds Start regular mowing Press once operation (up to 2 hours) Start short mowing Press twice opration (60 min) Send the mower to Press when idle the Base Station Common indications:...
  • Page 59 Learn Your Lawn Contact DOC9043B_EN...

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