Yard force SC600ECO Operation instructions

Model/ Modell SC600ECO

Hotline: 02154-8253-251006

Fax : 02154-8253-251007

Mail: yardfor[email protected]

www.yardforce.de

Merotec GmbH Service Center

Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 18a

47877 Willich

ROBOTIC MOWER

RASENROBOTER

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Read this manual carefully prior to assembling and

operating the Mower. It is dangerous to operate this

Product without being familiar with these instructions.

Keep this manual in a safe place and have it ready for

future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Packaging Contents 2

Technical Data 3

Safety Instruction 4

Understanding The Robotic Mower 12

Installation Guide 18

Programming 33

Charging Information 38

Maintenance 39

Troubleshooting 44

Declaration Of Conformity 46

SC600ECO Original Instruction

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PACKAGING CONTENTS TECHNICAL DATA

Robot Mower Charging Station Transformer Power Cord

Boundary Wire

Connector B

(blue)

Manual

Boundary Wire

Distance Ruler

Fixing Pegs Spare blades

Operating Manual

Cement resistor

1.2. Technical Data

Model Number SC600ECO

Max Cutting Area 600 m2

Electrical Power System

Battery Lithium-Ion Battery, 28 V/2.0 Ah

Power supply Input 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz,

Output 32 VDC, CC1.5A, IP67

Typical mow time on one charge 40 min

Cutting System

Rated voltage 28 VDC

Rated power 50 W

No load cutting speed 3500 RPM

Cutting width 180 mm

Replacement cutting blade Part No 846210

Cutting height, min-max 20 mm-60 mm

Cutting height number 5 Settings

Blade number Three (Pivoting)

Charging System

Charging current 1.5 A

Charging time 60 min

Recommended Time Per Day (Hour) Note 1

300 m24 hours

600 m26 hours

General Data

Mower Protection IP 24

Charging Station Protection IP 24

Power Supply IP 67

Mower Weight 8.5 Kg

Charging Station Weight 2 Kg

Mower Size, L x W x H 570 X 390 X 260 mm

Package Size, L x W x H 780 X 510 X 330 mm (Ref.)

Gross Weight 18 kg

Noise

A Sound Pressure 46.6 dB

A Sound Power LWA= 67 dB (k=0.35 dB)

The recommended time per day stated in this specication is just for reference. It depends

on the condition of blades, the type of the grass being cut, the growth condition, humidity,

and whether lawn area is at. This Robotic Lawnmower could work for fewer hours per day

than stated if the garden is more complex with trees, ower beds, paths and slopes.

1. Packaging Contents and Technical Data

1.1. Packaging Contents

Installation-DVD

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTION

2. Safety Instruction

IMPORTANT

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may

result in electric shock, re and /or serious injury.

Carefully read the instructions for the safe operation

of the machine. Save all warnings and instructions for

future reference.

The mower is to be used only for mowing the lawn

in yard. Any other use is deemed to be case of mis-

use.

2.1. Safe Operating Practice

2.1.1. Training

1. Read the instructions carefully, make sure you

understand them fully. Be familiar with the controls

and the proper use of the machine.

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, local

regulations may restrict the age of the operator

3. Local regulations may restrict the age of the

operator.

4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents

or hazards occurring to other people or their

property.

2.1.2. Preparation

1. Ensure the correct installation of the perimeter

boundary system as instructed.

2. Periodically inspect the area where the machine

is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,

and other debris which could cause damage to the

machine or be unsafe.

3. Periodically visually inspect to see that the blades,

blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or

damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and

bolts in sets to preserve balance.

4. On multi-spindle machines, take care as rotating

one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

2.1.3. Operation

2.1.3.1. General

1. Never operate the machine with defective guards,

or without safety devices,for example deectors

and/or grass catchers ,in place.

2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts.

3. Never pick up or carry a machine while the motor

is running.

4. Turn OFF / Powered OFF the machine

– before clearing any blockage.

– before checking, cleaning or maintaining the

machine.

5. Start Robotic Mower according to the instructions.

When the mains switch is in the ON position, make

sure you keep your hands and feet away from the

rotating blades.

6. Never lift the Robotic Mower or carry it around with

the mains switch is in the ON position.

7. Do not let persons who do not know how the

Robotic Mower works and behave use the mower.

8. Do not put anything on top of the Robotic Mower

or its charging station

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9. Do not use the Robotic Mower with defective

blade disc, body, defective blades, screws ,nuts

etc.

10. Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, if

possible. (requires more cleaning).

2.1.3.2. Additionally

When the machine is operating automatically,do not

leave the machine to operate unattended if you know

that there are pets, children or people in the vicinity.

2.1.3.3. Maintenance and storage

1. Ensure all nuts, bolts and screws are tight to be sure

the machine is in safe working condition.

2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

3. Ensure that only the recommended replacement

cutting blades are used.

4. Ensure that batteries are charged using the charger

supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.

Incorrect use may result in electric shock or

overheating.

5. Servicing of the machine should be carried out

according to manufacturer's instructions.

6. Keep the machine and wheels clean to avoid

unbalance and get better cutting performance.

2.2.Safety Symbols

WARNING - Read user instructions before

operating the machine.

The supplied robotic lawn mower can be

dangerous if incorrectly used.

Read through the Operator’s manual carefully

and understand the content before use.

WARNING - Keep a safe distance from the

machine during operation.

Keep your hands and feet away from the

rotating blades. Never place your hands or feet

close to or under the body when Robotic Mower

is in operation.

WARNING – Operate the disabling device

before working on or lifting the machine.

Ensure this Switch button is in “OFF” position

before carrying out any Inspection and/or

maintenance.

WARNING - Do not ride on the machine.

CAUTION - Do not touch rotating blade.

WARNING – Remove the disabling device

before working on or lifting the machine

Return any discarded batteries to your local

dealer , collector or recycle point.

It is not permitted to dispose of this product as

Normal household waste when it has reached

the end of its useful life. Please recycle where

facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority

or retailer for recycling advice.

Guaranteed sound power level value in 67 dB

SAFETY INSTRUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTION

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Warning Symbols on the charger

Warning !

Before any use, refer to the corresponding

paragraph in the present manual.

Double insulation.

Pole orientation

CE conformity mark

Warning Symbols on the battery pack

Batteries contain Li-ion, waste batteries should

be sorted for eco-friendly. Do not dispose of

waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste.

Do not dispose of waste batteries as unsorted

municipal waste

Do not throw into water

Do not litter to re.

Do not subject the battery to strong sunlight

over long periods and do not leave it on a heater

(max.45OC).

Take batteries to an old battery collection point

where they will be recycled in an environmentally

friendly manner.

Waste electrical products should not be

disposed of with household waste. Please

recycle where facilities exist. Check your Local

Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

2.3. Additional safety instructions for YARD FORCE

Robotic Lawnmower

Do not store anything heavy on the top of Mower or

charging station either during storage or in use.

If the main Isolated switch is damaged or does not

operate, do not use the robotic lawnmower, never by

pass this main switch and always turn to “off” position

before storing or when mower is not in use.

It is recommended to re-use the original packaging

when transporting the Robotic lawnmower especially

for long distances.

If the Robotic Lawnmower ever needs to be moved

from or within the working area, rst press the large

button here to stop it.

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Secondly, ensure that the Main power Isolation switch

is selected to OFF position before you lift up your

Robotic Lawnmower.

Main Power

isolation switch

Engaged switch means power is “ON” and release

switch means Power is OFF.

Thirdly, close the top cover, and carry the robotic

lawnmower by the handle at the rear under the mower

keeping the blade disc away from your body as shown.

SAFETY INSTRUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTION

2.4. Lightning Protection

In order to prevent lightning cause damage to the

machine, please don't place charging station under the

tall trees.

In order to prevent lightning causing damage to the

machine, please don't place extended cable around the

tall trees.

The handle

position

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UNDERSTANDING THE ROBOTIC MOWERUNDERSTANDING THE ROBOTIC MOWER

3. Understanding the YARD FORCE Robotic Mower

Thank you for purchasing the YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower,. Over the next few

pages, the robotic lawn mower will be explained in further detail considering operation

procedure.

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3.1. Parts List

1. Robotic Lawnmower 11. Main isolation switch

2. Stop button 12. Control panel

3. Display and keypad 13. Transformer

4. Charging contacts 14. Extend cable

5. Charge station 15. Fixing peg

6. Blade (3per) 16. Measurement ruler

7. Blade holder 17. Boundary wire connector

8. Front wheel 18. Boundary wire

9. Rear wheel 19. Cement resistance

10. Carrying Handle 20. Installation-DVD

3.2. YARD FORCE Robotic Mower Basic Operating Principles

The Robotic Lawnmower chooses its direction randomly, which means it will mow your

garden completely without leaving behind any uncut part within the area restricted by the

chosen boundary.

This boundary is chosen by you through installing supplied Boundary wire. Once the YARD

FORCE Robotic Lawnmower detect the boundary wire, it will stop, move backwards, and

turn away to cut within a different direction. It is important to ensure that the boundary is

complete. Any objects you wish to protect within the boundary, such as Garden Pond,

Tree, garden furniture or Flower bed can also be protected by the boundary wire. The

Boundary wire must form one complete circuit loop. If the Lawnmower during cutting

encounters an obstacle, such as a person, tree, pet or general garden obstacles it will

stop, move backwards and turn to mow in another direction.

If you have a corridor inside your lawn boundary, the corridor should be at least 2 meters

wide and a max length of 8 m.

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20-30 cm

UNDERSTANDING THE ROBOTIC MOWER

Note: If your YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower lifts while hitting an obstacle, the blade

disc stops immediately to avoid any potential damage.

3.2.1. Locating the charging station

After approximately 40 min cutting, when your lawnmower battery voltage is low

(depending on the kind of grass that is cut and garden complexity), YARD FORCE Robotic

Lawnmower will automatically return to the Charging station by locating the closest

boundary wire and follow it anticlockwise (without cutting) back to the charging station for

a full recharge and when completed robot will start again with next cutting sequence.

max. 8 m

min. 2 m

UNDERSTANDING THE ROBOTIC MOWER

3.2.2. Recognizing the boundary wire

When the YARD FORCE Robotic Mower approaches any boundary wire, the sensor

which are installed in front part of the cover will detect it, but before stopping and turning

around, the Lawnmower will overrun the boundary by approximately 10 to 20 cm, so

please use this information when you create the layout of your boundary (see later).

10-20 cm

3.2.3. Starting and stopping while mowing

If you want to stop the YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower at any time during cutting,

please press the STOP button. Once the STOP button is pressed, the Lawnmower will

open its keypad top cover, and wait for your further commands. The lawn mower will not

start to work until you have closed the top cover.

Start

Home

Set

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UNDERSTANDING THE ROBOTIC MOWER UNDERSTANDING THE ROBOTIC MOWER

3.2.4. YARD FORCE Robotic Mower Mowing Limitations

The YARD FORCE robotic lawnmower is programmed by manufacturer to cut 4 hours.

from current time every day but as every garden will be different and if you want to change

these settings, it is easy to program this by yourself see instructions which listed at follow

chapter.

If your neighbor is using a YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower also, you need keep a 0.5 m

distance between your and neighbor’s boundary wires to eliminate interference. And you

need keep your charging station more than 10 m from your neighbor’s boundary wires, and

you have to set a different boundary signal from neighbor's as signal S1 or S2. Ref. 5.4.3

“Signal setting”.

Below is a table showing the signal distances for each of the Robot Mowers, please note

your model and use this information as your guide when designing the boundary layout.

Model Max eld Distance of receive the signal

SC600ECO 600 m212.5 m

NOTE ! When the working area is less than 100 m2or total boundary wire less than

40 m, please connect a 10 Ω / 20 W cement resistance to the boundary wire, or contact

the service.

3.2.5. YARD FORCE Robotic Mower Cutting Information

The YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower has 5 cut height settings between 20mm to 60mm.

If the grass height is higher than 60 cm, you need cut this grass down to at least 60mm,

otherwise the load on the unit will be too large and the cutting efciency will suffer. Use

a normal lawn mower or a grass trimmer. Once the installation is completed, the cut can

be adjusted to one of the 5 settings of your choice. Always start in a high cutting position

and work yourself down to the cutting height you want. This is carried out by lifting the lid

shown and adjusting the large rotating dial here. Note do not attempt to raise or lower the

cut height during cutting and always.

The YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower can cut wet grass but wet grass will accumulate

on the blade disc and wheels which means more frequent cleaning of unit.

Do not use the YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower during lightning or thunder storms

in case of damage to the electronic circuitry, it is recommended to unplug the charging

station, and disconnect the boundary wire also if possible.

The YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower cutting efciency relies on sharp blades, so please

keep them in good condition.

> 0,5 m

> 10 m

S1 S2

＜100 m2

Own land Neighbour

When the working area is less

than 100 m2or total boundary

wire less than 40m, please

connect a 10 Ω / 20 W cement

resistance to the boundary wire

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