ROBOMOW RX50 PRO S (01) PDF Document

The warning decals on your ROBOMOW RX50 PRO S provide important safety information:

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.

5. CAUTION – Do not touch the rotating blade. Keep hands and feet away and do not lift the mower from the ground.

6. Remove the disabling device before working on or lifting the mower.

7. Do not ride the mower.

Before using your ROBOMOW RX50 PRO S, please adhere to the following safety precautions:

Before you begin:

1. Read the Safety Manual carefully to become familiar with the mower’s controls and proper use.

2. Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine.

3. You are responsible for accidents or harm to other people or their property.

4. It is your responsibility to inform your neighbors about the risks and that it is forbidden to enter your lawn while the mower is operating.

5. If your lawn is open to a street or neighbors, you must be present during the mower’s operation to prevent others from accessing your lawn. Alternatively, you must fence your lawn to prevent access.

Preparations:

1. Ensure the correct installation of the Perimeter Wire as instructed.

2. Periodically inspect the area where the mower is used and remove all stones, sticks, cones, wires, and other foreign objects.

3. Periodically visually inspect to verify that the blade is not worn or damaged. Replace a worn or damaged blade (Part No. MRK9100A/MRK9100W). Switch the mower off when inspecting or replacing the blade.

During operation, it is crucial to follow these safety rules:

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING! Do not leave the ROBOMOW RX50 PRO S 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.

2. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting blade and other moving parts.

3. Always switch the mower off before lifting it or planning to operate any adjustments.

4. Never pick up or carry the mower while the motors are running.

5. Do not touch the blade before it has completely stopped rotating.

6. Do not use the mower for any purpose other than cutting lawn.

7. Keep all guards, shields, safety devices, and sensors in place. Repair or replace damaged parts, including decals.

8. Set the weekly program at times when there are no people on the grass.

9. Do not connect a damaged power cord to the supply, or touch a damaged cord before it is disconnected from the supply as it can lead to contact with live parts.

10. Keep the extension power cord away from the blade to prevent the mower from damaging it.

11. If the power cord becomes damaged or entangled during use, detach it from the mains by pulling the plug from the socket.

12. In the event of an accident or breakdown while the mower is operating, immediately press the red STOP button.

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.

Over long distances:

When transporting your ROBOMOW RX50 PRO S over long distances, make sure it is switched off. It is recommended to keep the original packaging for shipping purposes.

Your ROBOMOW RX50 PRO S is equipped with numerous built-in safety features:

• Child Lock: Prevents unintended operation by an accidental press of one of the buttons. Only pressing two buttons in the right order will initiate the operation. It is required to activate this feature if children under age 6 may come in contact with the mower.

• Disabling Device: Prevents anyone from operating the mower when it is removed. It is highly recommended to remove the Disabling Device to prevent operation by children or people who are unfamiliar with the mower or are not allowed to use it.

• Lift Sensor: If the mower is raised from the ground during the blade’s operation, the blade will stop rotating immediately.

• Tilt Sensor: If the mower is tilted up towards a vertical position, the blade will stop immediately.

• 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.

• Emergency Stop Button: Pressing the STOP button at any time during operation will stop the mower and the blade immediately.

• GO/ON-OFF button: This button allows you to completely power off your mower, preventing it from any operation. It is required to switch the mower off before lifting it and before any maintenance operation.

• Base Station and Perimeter Wire: Your mower cannot operate without a Perimeter Wire installed and activated through the Base Station. If the Perimeter Wire signal is turned off, the mower will stop operating.

• Anti-Theft (not applicable to models for lawns under 200 m²): The theft protection function will prevent anyone from using or driving the mower unless they unlock it by connecting to it with a registered mobile device.

Follow these simple guidelines to find a proper location for your Base Station:

• Rule #1: Place it up to 10 meters / 33 feet away from a power outlet.

• Rule #2: Ensure a minimum of 1 meter / 3.3 feet of straight wire before, after, and aside the base to allow for smooth docking.

• Rule #3: The location must be on even and flat ground (up to +/-5% slope).

• Rule #4: Keep it a minimum of 1 meter / 3.3 feet from a sprinkler head to avoid direct water damage to internal components.

• Direction: Pay attention to the proper direction of the Base Station relative to the lawn’s edge. The Base Station will be installed after the Perimeter Wire is in place.

Laying the perimeter wire defines the working area for your ROBOMOW RX50 PRO S. Follow these steps for a successful installation:

A. Get to know wire distances:

Use the included RoboRuler to determine the correct distance from the lawn’s edge.

• If the edge is relatively flat, lay the wire at RoboRuler distance II.

• If the edge is a drop or the ground is sandy/soft, use distance III.

• If the edge is a wall or a bush higher than 5cm (2in), use distance IV.

• Keep a minimum distance of 1.2 m (4 ft) if the edge of the lawn borders water.

B. Make a good start:

1. Pull out the wire end marked “A” from the Perimeter Wire spool.

2. Leave a tail of approximately 20 cm / 8″.

3. Secure the tail to the ground where you intend to install your Base Station, using the correct RoboRuler distance from the edge.

C. Keep laying the wire:

1. Start unwinding the wire counter-clockwise around the lawn, starting from the Base Station’s location.

2. Secure the Perimeter Wire to the ground with the supplied pegs every few tens of centimeters.

3. Pull the wire tight while hammering the pegs to their final depth in the ground.

4. Take care not to damage any irrigation pipes.

D. Protect obstacles:

• Hard obstacles (vertical, rigid, and higher than 15 cm) like trees do not need to be protected by the wire. The mower will bump into them and turn away.

• Soft obstacles like flower beds, ponds, or small trees must be protected by setting “Perimeter Islands”. Lay the wire from the perimeter, CLOCKWISE around the obstacle, and then back to the perimeter. The two wires leading to and from the island should be placed very close together (0cm).

E. Complete wire setup:

1. Arrive back at the base location until the two wire ends meet.

2. Place the last peg very close to the first one.

3. Make both wire ends the same length. Use a cutter to cut off the remaining wire.

4. Put one of the provided plot connectors on the second wire end. Use pliers to press the connector and a cutter to cut off the excess wire. Do not leave or create wire wraps.

• 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 any slope along the edge of your lawn with an incline of over 10% (10 cm rise per 1 m or 4 in rise per 3 ft).

• Slopes within the lawn: Your ROBOMOW RX50 PRO S can mow areas within the lawn with a slope of up to 15% (15 cm rise per 1 m or 0.5 ft rise per 3 ft).

Follow these steps to set up and power on the Base Station:

1. Place the Base Station in its planned location.

2. Properly align the center of the Base Station with the Perimeter Wire.

3. Fix the base to the ground with the 4 supplied metal stakes. Be careful not to damage irrigation pipes.

4. Connect the wire tail marked ‘A’ to the A terminal and the other tail to the B terminal of the Base Station head.

5. Connect the power supply connector to the Base Station head as well.

6. Place the head on the Base Station, aligning it with the markings.

7. Slide the head all the way through, paying attention to the sliders and the dedicated slot for threading the wires.

8. Plug the power supply into a socket. Ensure the power cord is taken out of the mowing area to prevent damage and secured firmly to the ground so it does not become a tripping hazard.

1. Place your ROBOMOW RX50 PRO S in the center of your lawn.

2. Press the GO button for 2 seconds to switch it on.

3. Now press the STOP / Home button once to send the mower to the Base Station.

4. The mower will start driving towards the edge of the lawn to locate the Perimeter Wire. Once on the wire, it will follow it to reach the Base Station and park for charging.

The operating panel has several indicators:

Lock indication:

• Steady orange: Child protection is active.

• Blinking orange: Theft protection is active.

ON-OFF indication (Power/Status):

• Steady green: Mower is switched on or is in operation.

• Blinking green: Mower is returning to the Base Station or driving to a starting point.

• Blinking green fast (and beeping): Mower is departing from the Base Station.

• Blinking green slow: Mower is asleep.

• Blinking red / steady red: Mower is at fault (refer to the troubleshooting section).

Battery indication:

• Blinking green: Mower is charging in the base.

• Steady green: The battery is fully charged.

• Blinking red: The battery is almost empty; recharging will soon be required.

• Steady red: The battery is low and needs to be recharged to resume operation.

The Base Station has the following indications:

• 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 the wire is too long.

• Steady red: Faulty power supply.

To set the mowing height, push and turn the mowing height adjustment knob on the rear side of the mower to the desired direction:

• I means the lowest mowing height (15 mm / 0.6″).

• IIII means the highest mowing height (45 mm / 1.8″).

It is recommended to set the mowing height to the maximum for the first mowing operation or at the beginning of a season, then gradually reduce it. Before the first use, ensure your grass is not higher than 60 mm (2.5″).

To enable child protection, press and hold the GO and STOP buttons together for 6 seconds. The Lock indication light will turn steady orange.

To disable child protection, press and hold the GO and STOP buttons together for 6 seconds again.

Alternatively, child protection can be enabled or disabled via the mobile app (not applicable to models for lawns under 200 m²).

Starting a mowing operation:

• For a regular mowing operation, press the GO button once.

• For a half-time mowing operation, press the GO button twice.

• If child protection is enabled, you must first hold down the STOP button and then press the GO button once to unlock the mower for 30 seconds. Then you can start a mowing operation as described above. The child protection will automatically relock once mowing starts.

Stopping an operation:

To stop any current operation, press the STOP / Home button.

Sending the mower to its base:

To send the mower to its base, simply press the STOP / Home button while the mower is inside the lawn. If child protection is enabled, you must first unlock it before sending the mower to the base.

The recommended weekly mowing times for your ROBOMOW RX50 PRO S in peak season are as follows:

(*) Check the recommended lawn size in your mower’s specifications. For the best look of your lawn, it is recommended to spread the mowing times evenly among as many days in a week as possible.

Perform the following maintenance tasks once a month:

1. Always switch the mower off before lifting it. Wear heavy work gloves when working with or around the sharp blade.

2. Inspect the underside of the mower. Clean if necessary. Carefully scrape the collected grass debris from under the mowing deck using a small stick or similar object. IMPORTANT: NEVER use high pressure water to clean the mower. Use only an air blower or wet cloth to wipe the surface clean.

3. Check the Perimeter Wire and add pegs where it is loose or not tight to the ground. Adjust the wire as needed for seasonal changes in the lawn.

4. Inspect the Base Station, and clean it from mud and debris to allow for proper docking.

1. Power the ROBOMOW RX50 PRO S off by pressing the GO button for 2 seconds.

2. Remove the Disabling Device.

3. Put on heavy-duty gloves, and place the RoboTool over the blade so that it covers the whole blade.

4. Use the provided Allen tool (which comes with a replacing blade) to unscrew the screws while holding the blade with the RoboTool.

5. Replace the blade with a new one (Part No. MRK9100A/MRK9100W).

6. Make sure to close both screws tightly.

The mower:

• Fully charge the mower in its base.

• Switch the mower off by pressing the GO button for 2 seconds.

• Store the mower in dry indoor conditions at ambient temperatures above 0°C.

Base Station:

• No winter storage is required for the Base Station. It can be left on the lawn during the winter period.

• It is recommended to disconnect the Power Supply from the mains during the winter storage period.

For better maintenance, it is recommended to take your mower to a certified dealer for service prior to winter storage.

1. Make sure the mower is not in the Base Station.

2. Power the mower off by pressing the GO button for 2 seconds.

3. Remove the Disabling Device.

4. Ensure that only a replacement battery of the right type (Part No. MRK9101A/MRK9101W) is used.

5. Warning! Do not use a non-rechargeable battery.

6. For the orientation of the battery with regard to polarity and the method of replacement, refer to the instructions supplied with the replacing battery.

7. For instructions on how to deal with a leaking battery, refer to the “Batteries” section of the safety instructions.

8. For disposal, remove the battery from the appliance before scrapping it and ensure it is disposed of safely according to local regulations.

Rebooting your mower:

If for some reason your ROBOMOW RX50 PRO S needs to be rebooted, simply switch it off and then on again using the GO button.

Resetting the mower to factory defaults:

When it is required to bring the mower to its factory defaults, you may do so by pressing the GO button for more than 10 seconds (until you hear a long beep and all LEDs start blinking) while the mower is switched off.

A blinking red light on the ON/OFF indicator signals a fault. The number of beeps (if you press any button) will help identify the issue:

• 1 beep (Mower crossed outside / stuck / lift detected / wrong wire connection):

Check that the Perimeter Wire is not too close to the edge or on a sloped area.

Move the mower inside the lawn and restart operation.

Check for and fill any ground ditches.

Swap wire connections at the base station head.

• 2 beeps (Check the blade / mow motor overheat):

Remove the Disabling Device and inspect the blade for foreign material or debris preventing rotation.

Increase the cutting height.

• 3 beeps (No wire signal / wire is cut):

Confirm the power supply is plugged into the power outlet.

Check power supply and perimeter wire connection to the Base Station.

Check the indication on the Base Station. If the wire is cut, repair it with the provided wire connectors.

• 4 beeps (Check drive wheels / drive motor overheat):

Check the drive wheels and remove grass or other objects.

The entrance to the Base Station may not be flat. Fill some ground to flatten the lawn around the Base Station to allow a smooth entrance. Make sure the Perimeter Wire is laid according to the installation instructions on the supplied installation template. Also, ensure that the Base Station is placed on a relatively level ground.

The blade may be dull. Remove the Disabling Device. Put on heavy-duty gloves and inspect the blade. Replace if needed. Avoid mowing wet grass. For the best cut, operate your mower when the grass is dry. It is recommended not to mow in the early morning hours.

The current mowing times are not enough. Increase the time your mower runs on the lawn. Define additional starting points (not applicable to models for lawns under 200 m²) for more uniform coverage.

The blade may be damaged or unbalanced. Check if the lawn is free from branches, stones, or other objects that can damage the blade. Replace the blade if needed.

Connected secondary areas:

If your lawn has additional areas connected with a passage that the mower can drive through, follow these rules:

• The minimal distance between the wires in such a passage should be 15 cm / 6″.

• The minimal width of such a passage should be 57 cm / 22″.

Note: Configuring starting points via the app is required for these areas (not applicable to models for lawns under 200 m²).

Separated secondary areas:

If you have areas completely separated by a fence, sidewalk, etc., you can extend the perimeter wire to cover them. Run the wire from the main lawn to the separated area, ensuring the outgoing and returning wires are placed right next to each other (0 cm apart) so the mower can cross over them without detecting a boundary.