Chapter 3
Manual and Automatic Operation
3.1 Activating The Perimeter Switch – Charging Zone
Area/zone with Charging Station
If the Robomow is operated from the Charging Station in automatic or manual-depart (see
paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3), the Robomow will automatically switch the Perimeter Switch/docking
board at the Charging Station Control Panel on and off to coincide with depart and dock events.
3.2 Manual Depart
Manual Depart mode can be used in cases such as the following:
- Mowing the lawn at times other than when programmed.
- When the lawn is occupied and the yard must be cleared of debris, objects, pets or people first.
For initiating a manual start for mowing, press the ‘GO’ button once to start the sequence:
1. If entry points were set (see 6.4.1), you will be asked to select the entry point for the current
operation.
2. Robomow will depart from the Charging Station and automatically follow the perimeter wire one
pass around the perimeter until it reaches the Charging Station. It will briefly start to dock, but
then reverse out and move back to continue the mowing of the inner area.
3. Robomow will automatically determine the entry point into the lawn from the perimeter wire. A
‘Searching entry’ message is displayed on the Manual Controller while it is searching for the
entry point into the lawn. The RL1000 is programmed for three different entry points into the
lawn, at specified distances from the Charging Station. It will go to the next entry point with
each operation until it begins at location one again.
To skip the edge mowing process, press the ‘GO’ button twice when initiating manual depart
and mowing.
3.3 Automatic Depart
Automatic Depart mode is used as fully automatic solution to maintain your lawn.
This mode enables you to set a weekly program, where the mower will automatically depart to
mow and dock when finished, at days and times you have scheduled.
To set the weekly program refer to Chapter 4, Setting the Weekly Program.
Never let Robomow operate without supervision. Serious injury can
occur. Insure that the scheduled operating times that you program in fo
automatic departure and mowing are times when the mowing area will
be free of children and pets. Do not program times unless you are
certain the area will be free of children, pets and bystanders.
WARNING!
3.4 Returning to the Charging Station
Automatic Charging
The Robomow automatically returns to the Charging Station at the end of every operation. It will
recharge and stay ready for the next scheduled departure time that was scheduled.
‘Go to Dock’ option
You can manually send the mower to the Charging Station from any point in the lawn.
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