YARD FORCE ROBOTIC MOWER COMPACT 280R Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- YARD FORCE
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ROBOTIC MOWER COMPACT 280R
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Installation Guide
COMPACT 280R
Nov. 2019 V2.0
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20-30cm
10 cm
20-30cm
20-30cm >2m
<8m
20-30cm
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CONTENT
Description of product …………………………………………….1 Installation
…………………………………………………………… 2 Operation ………………………………………………………….10 Technical data
……………………………………………………..13 Maintenance and storage ………………………………………14
Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………16 Warranty ……………………………………………………………17
Description of product
1. STOP button
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2. Ultrasonic sensor
3. Charging port
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4. Rear wheel
5. Height adjustment dial
6. Control panel
7. USB interface
8. On/Off switch
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Parts included within this box
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6 8
Robotic Mower
Docking station
Boundary Pegs
x100pcs
Spare blades x3pcs
Boundary wire Connectors x3pcs
Extension cord Switching Power Supply
Measurement ruler
Boundary wire x80m
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Installation Guide
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Quick start guide
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Installation
Installation Guide
This chapter explains how to install the Robotic Mower. Please read this fully
before you start the installation.
Before you begin
We recommend creating a sketch of the lawned area you plan to mow on paper
before you begin installation. Make sure you include all obstacles, such as
bushes, flower beds, and paving. This will give you a visual representation of
how to correctly place the boundary wire around your garden perimeter. Make
sure you have a hammer, wire cutters, pliers or scissors to hand.
Avoiding Obstacles
The Robotic Mower is equipped with ultrasonic sensors. These will detect any
rigid and fixed obstacles higher than 100mm, such as walls, fences, and garden
furniture. When triggered, the Robotic Mower will stop, reverse backwards and
then continue mowing in a different direction. Make sure you lay the boundary
wire correctly to ensure the machine avoids obstacles.
Trees
The Robotic Mower treats trees as common obstacles, however if the tree roots
are exposed and lower than 100mm they will need to be excluded from the mowing
area with the boundary wire. This is to avoid damaging the root, blades, or
rear wheels.
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We recommend clearing the lawn of small rocks and stones and any stones with a
round or sloped edge. The Robotic Mower might try and climb such rocks instead
of recognising them as a barrier. A Robotic Mower getting stuck on such a
stone requires user intervention to restart mowing. Contact with stones can
result in damage to the blades.
Slopes
The Robotic Mower can navigate slopes up to a maximum of 30% incline or
decline.
30%
30%
Paths, Driveways and Roads
If you have an elevated driveway or walk way which crosses through your lawn,
you will need to exclude this from the cutting area. Remember to allow a
safety distance of 40cm between the elevated area and the boundary wire.
40cm
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boundary wire to create a corridor. This allows your Robotic Mower to cross
the driveway and reach the opposite lawn.
Uneven lawn surfaces
Uneven lawn areas or may cause the blades to touch the ground. We recommend
levelling the lawn before using your Robotic Mower or excluding uneven areas
with the boundary wire.
Placing the docking station
Your docking station will need a permanent connection to mains power, so make
sure you place it in the nearest location possible. To ensure the Robotic
Mower can return to the docking station smoothly, leave 2m of straight wire to
the front of the docking station and 50cm to the side facing the cutting area.
Use a shaded location for the docking station, as a lower temperature while
charging is beneficial to the battery. Important: Place the docking station on
an even, flat surface away from ponds, pools or stairs. We recommend suitable
protection from the elements, for example a robot port or garage.
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Do not place the docking station too close to a slope, such as at the top of a
hill or the bottom of a furrow. Avoid left and right inclination in excess of
5 degrees.
5°
5°
If your lawn has a soft or uneven surface, we recommend fortifying the area
around the docking station with a grass protection mesh. Otherwise, the
repeated stress of the rear wheels can damage the turf. Once the position of
the docking station is confirmed and mains electrical connection is laid out,
please do not connect to main power yet. Finish all boundary layout work
before connecting the
docking station to the power supply.
Pegging your boundary wire
We strongly recommend mowing the lawn to 60mm or less before laying out the
boundary wire. Burying the boundary wire is entirely optional. Still, the
closer to the ground you lay out the boundary wire, the lower the chance of
tripping over it or damaging it when mowing the lawn. Use the ruler (included
on the packaging) to ensure the required 20-30cm distance between wire and
obstacles.
50cm
20-30cm
20-30cm
20-30cm
The recommended distance between two pegs is about 80cm in straight lines, and
less in tight curves. Note that the pegs’ hook and wire slit always faces the
outside of the boundary.
80cm
80cm
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Use a light hammer to drive them in a little bit. Also locate the fixing pegs
and lay each one on the lawn at approximately the correct distance from lawn
edges (20-30cm) and obstacles.
Flowerbeds
Use the boundary wire to exclude any flowerbeds from the cutting area. There
are two options for the two lengths of boundary wire running between the
flowerbed and the outer boundary: 1) Keep the distance between the parallel
wires above 10cm. This way, the Robotic Mower will recognise the boundary wire
as an ordinary obstacle. When cutting, it will “bounce” off it as expected.
When following the boundary wire back to the docking station, it will take the
detour around the flower bed.
GB Ponds and Pools While the Robotic Mower is protected against rain and spray
water, being submerged is likely to cause severe damage to the electronic
parts. Therefore, it is imperative to exclude any open water sources from the
cutting area. For added safety, we recommend placing a fence around any water.
Boundary Corridors
If you have created a boundary corridor inside your working area, the corridor
should be at least 2 m wide and a max length of 8 m. If a corridor is too
narrow or too long, the Robotic Mower might not be able to navigate it from
one end to the other.
10 cm
2) Alternatively, keep the distance between the two parallel wires below 5mm. Do not cross the wires – see below. This way, the Robotic Mower will not recognise the wires and travel across them unhindered. This option requires placing an obstacle on the boundary wire around the flowerbed. Place the obstacle, e. g. a large rock or pole, near position A indicated on the below illustration. The obstacle must be surrounded by a flat area of about 1m x 1m, without any slopes. This obstacle will allow the machine to exit the circle.
< 8m > 2m
Connect the docking station to the boundary wire
Run the boundary wire underneath the front of the docking station and connect
the end of the wire to the left (black) connector marked ‘F’ (front). After
you have placed the wire around the garden then place the other end into right
(red) connector marked ‘B’ (back).
< 5 mm
10-15 mm
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Check the LED regularly to ensure fixing the boundary wire has not affected
the connection and signal shows S1 on the charging satation. Then place the
Robotic Mower in the working area, a few metres beside the
docking station. Set the main power switch to “ON”.
First Qress the buttons
and then
, a few seconds later, the Robotic Mower should
automatically return to the docking station by locating and following the boundary wire in anticlockwise direction. If Robotic Mower fails to dock correctly, move the docking station to a more suitable position.
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Once the device has docked, the symbol will start flashing. This indicates
that the battery is charging correctly.
After initial installation, the Robotic Mower will remain in the docking
station until the battery is fully charged.
Successful docking and charging indicates that you have found a suitable
position for the docking station. You should now start fixing pegs into ground
fully. Take care not to damage or kink the surplus wire stored under the
docking station.
GB Signal selection
There are two signals which can be selected, S1(blue indicator) and S2(red
indicator). Make sure your Robotic Mower and docking station are using the
same signal.
S1
S2
S1
S2
If your neighbour is using the same robotic mower, will need to keep a distance of 0.5m between you and your neighbour’s boundary wires to prevent the two devices interfering with each other. Ensure to position your docking station at least 10m away from your neighbour’s boundary wires and that both products are using different signals. Please refer to section “Signal setting” in order to select signal S1 or S2 for your installation.
10m
S1
0.5m
S2
10m
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Operation
Control panel
Signal select button: Select either S1 or S2.
Working time select button: Select working time.
Rain sensor button: Switch rain sensor ON/OFF.
Charging indicator: Flashes when Charging
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Start button: Frist press the Start button and then press the OK button, robotic Mower will start to work.
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Home button: First press the Home button and the press the OK button, robotic
Mower will return to docking station.
Rain sensor indicator
Robotic Mower will return to docking station when it rains.
Start mowing
STOP button: Press this buttion. Robotic Mower will stop immediately.
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Frist press the
2
button, then press
button.
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press the
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2
button, then press
Emergency Stop
button.
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Technical Data
Model Max cutting area Battery pack
Switch power supply
Mowing time on one charge Rated voltage Rated power No load speed Cutting
width Cutting height Charging time Weight Degree of protection: Robotic Mower
Switching power supply Spare parts Spare Blades Boundary pegs Boundary wire
Connectors
Compact 280R 280 m2
20V/2000mAh Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz,
42W Output:24VDC, CC1.5A
60 min 20 V 42 W
3500/min 16 cm
Approx 20-55 mm 100 min 7.4 Kg
IP24 IP67, Plug IP44
3 Pcs 100 Pcs
80 m 3 Pcs
Press STOP button to halt the mower at any time.
Cutting height adjustment
The cutting height can be adjusted by rotating the height adjustment dial
located on the top of the machine. Cutting height range from 20mm – 55mm.
NOTE! We recommend using an ordinary lawn mower or trimmer to cut the lawn
below 45mm before using the Robotic Mower. This will ensure you get the
optimum performance.
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Maintenance and storage
Maintenance works that have not been instructed within the manual should only
be carried out by a recommended servicing agency. Only use original parts.
Maintenance
Check and clean your Robotic Mower Regularly. Preferably use a dry brush, damp
cloth or a sharpened wooden piece to remove any debris which may be stuck. Do
not clean with a hose or the high pressure water flow from a pressure washer
as this may cause damage. Replace worn parts as necessary.
Winter Storage
During winter, keep your mower, docking station and power supply in a dry
place. We recommend a shed, garage or preferably store it indoors. Prepare
your device for winter storage as follows: 1. Fully recharge the battery. 2.
Set the mains power switch to “OFF”. 3. Thoroughly clean your Robotic Mower.
4. Unplug the power supply from the mains outlet. 5. Disconnect the power
supply from the docking station. 6. Disconnect the boundary wire from the
docking station. Lift up the docking station and clean.
The boundary wire can remain outside. However, it is imperative to protect the
wire against corrosion. We recommend a water-free grease or suitable sealing
tape. If available, repack the product in the original packaging.
Alternatively, our service centre offers a winter service for your device.
This will include a check-up of all parts and – if available – a software
upgrade.
Preparing for spring
After winter storage, please clean the charging contacts on both the Robotic
Mower and the docking station. Use a fine abrasion paper or a brass brush;
this will help to achieve the best charging efficiency and avoid any charging
interference.
Cleaning the mower body
As your Robotic Mower is battery powered you need take care when cleaning.
Remove rough dirt with a soft brush. Use a manual water spray with mild
household detergent for intensive cleaning. Wipe off any residue after
cleaning with a damp cloth.
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Ensure the main power switch is in OFF position. Wearing protective gloves,
turn the Robotic Mower onto its side to expose its underside. Clean the blade
disc and frame using a soft brush or damp cloth. Rotate the blade disc to make
sure that it can move freely, check that the blades can turn on their pivots
and that there is no grass is obstructing them.
0 OFF
1 ON
Clean the contact pins and the charging strips
Using wire wool, metal cleaner or very fine grade emery paper, clean the
contact pins and the charging strips on your mower and docking station. Remove
any debris, leaves, or grass clippings around the contact pins and charging
strips to ensure efficient charging.
Reversing or replacing the blades
WARNING! Ensure the Robotic Mower is completely shut off before cleaning,
adjusting or replacing the blades. Always wear protective gloves. WARNING! To
ensure maximum cutting efficiency and safety, always use recommended
replacement blades and blade mounting parts when replacing.
Your Robotic Mower has three blades, fixed to the blades disk. Unless damaged
by hard obstacles, these blades can last for up to five months of everyday
use. Weekly inspection of the blades and the fixing screws is advised. Note
that the blades are doubleedged. When the first side becomes blunt, loosen the
fixing screw and the blade upside down and re-fix. Check that the blade can
move freely. A set of spare blades is included with the Robotic Mower. More
blades can be purchased via our customer support team or our website
www.yardforce.eu. To ensure you get the best performance from your machine,
always replace all three blades at the same time. Only use spare parts
recommended by manufacturer.
Spare parts list
Call the customer support team on 01904 727 513 if you want to order below
spare parts.
Boundary pegs
Spare blades Boundary wire connectors Boundary wire
Software Update
Should your machine need a software update, contact our customer support team
for more information.
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Troubleshooting
Robotic Mower cannot dock with docking station
· Check that the boundary wire in front and underneath the charger is in a
straight line. · Check that the docking station’s position is suitable as
explained in this manual.
Robotic Mower runs in circles while mowing or while following boundary wire
back to docking station.
· Verify that no power cable runs parallel and in close proximity the boundary
wire. If necessary, reposition the boundary wire.
· Check if a front wheel is stuck. · If a neighbor has a similar Robotic
Mower, the signals may interfere. Try setting your docking
station and Robotic Mower to the alternative boundary signal. · Driving motor
may be damaged, please contact our customer support team.
The Robotic Mower is noisy.
· Inspect the blade fixing screws; tighten if necessary. · Inspect the blades
for damage; replace if necessary. · Grass may be too high. Try increasing the
cutting height, or mow the lawn with an ordinary
lawnmower first. · Cutting motor failure, please call our customer support
team.
Mower remains at or returns to docking station when pressing START button
· Check if the mower has already completed the programmed working time for
that day. · Battery is low, give the Robotic Mower time to charge and try
again.
LED signal indicator on docking station
S1
S2
S1
S2
S1
S2
Status
LED Indicator ON
LED Indicator flashing
Battery charging faulty
S1
S2 Normal
S1
S2
Normal
S1
S2 Boundary wire broken
S1
S2
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Warranty
Yard Force Warranty Statement.
All Yard Force products are covered by a standard two-year warranty which can
be extended to three years if the product is registered online within 28 days
of purchase. If you do not register your product within 28 days of purchase,
the two-year warranty will apply. Battery packs
are guaranteed for 1 year.
If your product becomes faulty within the warranty period due to defective
materials or workmanship we will guarantee to – Repair or replace all
defective parts free of charge – Repair product free of charge – Replace the
unit with a new or re-conditioned unit free of charge
Our 3 Year warranty is subject to the following conditions: – The machine has
only been used for domestic tasks and has not be used in industrial
applications – The machine has not been misused – The machine has been
subjected to fair wear and tear only and has not been tampered with or
modified in any way. – Unauthorised repairs have not been attempted
Your warranty does not cover: – Components that are subject to natural wear
and tear cause by normal use of the machine in line with the operating
instructions, such as consumable parts and accessories – Damage caused through
negligence, abnormal working conditions or due to wilful actions of the
operator – Damage caused by using non-recommended spare parts or accessories –
Machines to which unauthorised changes or additions have been made – Battery
packs are not properly maintained (see instruction manual).
Standard 2 year warranty, plus additional 1 year warranty if product registered on line at www.yardforce.eu, within 28 days of purchase, agains a valid proof of purchase receipt
WARRANTY
+44(0)1904 727513
support@yardforce.co.uk
www.yardforce.eu
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