Yard SC600ECO User Manual
Model/ Modell SC600ECO
ROBOTIC MOWER
RASENROBOTER
Hotline: 02154-8253-251006
Fax : 02154-8253-251007
Mail: yardforce@merotec-service.de
www.yardforce.de
Merotec GmbH Service Center
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 18a
47877 Willich
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SC600ECO Original Instruction
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
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.
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PACKAGING CONTENTS TECHNICAL DATA
1. Packaging Contents and Technical Data
1.1. Packaging Contents
Robot Mower Charging Station Transformer Power Cord
Boundary Wire
Connector B
(blue)
Operating Manual
Fixing Pegs Spare blades
Boundary Wire
1.2. Technical Data
Model Number SC600ECO
Max Cutting Area 600 m
Electrical Power System
Battery Lithium-Ion Battery, 28 V/2.0 Ah
Power supply
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
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300 m
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600 m
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 L
The recommended time per day stated in this specication 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.
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Input 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz,
Output 32 VDC, CC1.5A, IP67
4 hours
6 hours
= 67 dB (k=0.35 dB)
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Manual
Distance Ruler
Cement resistor
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 misuse.
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 deectors
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).
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.
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 – 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.
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.
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Guaranteed sound power level value in 67 dB
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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
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.
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
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(max.45
C).
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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.
The handle
position
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.
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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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min. 2 m
max. 8 m
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.
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
20-30 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.
Set
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Home
Start
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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.
“Signal setting”.
Own land
S1 S2
> 10 m
Neighbour
> 0,5 m
> 10 m
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
SC600ECO 600 m
When the working area is less than 100 m2 or total boundary wire less than
NOTE !
40 m, please connect a 10 Ω / 20 W cement resistance to the boundary wire, or contact
the service.
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Distance of receive the signal
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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 efciency 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 efciency relies on sharp blades, so please
keep them in good condition.
When the working area is less
than 100 m
wire less than 40m, please
connect a 10 Ω / 20 W cement
resistance to the boundary wire
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＜100 m2
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4. Installation Guide
This chapter explains how to install the YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower, please read
this completely before you start the installation.
4.1. Introduction
It is recommended that you make a draft of your lawn, including all obstacles and how
these should be protected. It makes it easier to nd a good position for charging station
and how to correctly place the boundary wire around your garden perimeter protecting
bushes, ower beds etc. You will also need some tools, like a hammer and wire cutters
pliers or scissors.
4.2. Cutting Limitations
For rigid and xed Obstacles higher than 100 mm, such as walls, fences garden furniture
etc. the crash sensors reacts immediately YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower will
STOP, reverse backwards and then turn around to cut in another direction but it is still
recommendable to protect the obstacle by creating a boundary around these.
< 400 mm
Trees
The YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower treats trees as common obstacles, but if some
roots of the tree are exposed in your garden and lower than 100mm, this area should be
protected in order to prevent tree root, cutting blades or rear wheels prole damage.
Stones
If there is rocks or stones situated within the cutting area, this is also an obstacle and
needs to be protected as the robotic mower could ride upwards on.
> 100 mm
Slopes
The YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower is able to climb uphill and downhill up to a
maximum of 50 % incline or decline within the cutting area however it is advisable if
there is a decline directly towards a boundary wire then this slope should be less than 10
degrees to prevent the Mower from overrunning and pass the boundary wire due to robotic
mower downhill running speed, especially if raining or cutting in wet slippery conditions.
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Slope should not
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Boundary wire crossing a slope should not exceed 10 degrees if downhill or a at area to
the boundary behind the sloop 2 meter.
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Boundary wire
Slope should not be
steeper than 10°
Paths, Driveways and Roads
If the lawn boundary is close to a driveway is at a different level as your lawn, you should
avoid your robotic lawn mower to run over it to the other lawn. And you need a safety
distance of 40cm between the boundary wire and the driveway.
> 40 cm
Uneven lawn surfaces
If the lawn area is very uneven then there is the possibility that blades could touch ground
when your YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower cuts. If this is possible ensure either to
remove this issue by leveling or exclude the area totally with boundary wire.
Flowerbeds
If the Lawn working area includes Flowerbeds, that need to be protected with the
boundary wire to be excluded from the working area. If you want the robot to follow the
boundary wire around the protected area, the distance between the two parallel boundary
wires is more than 10cm.
> 10 cm
boundary
If the driveway and lawn are at the same level, then you can let the robotic lawn mower run
into the other lawn by passing a corridor created by the boundary wire.
boundary
boundary
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Another way, if you want the robot to pass over the two parallel boundary wires. The
distance between the two parallel wires should be less than 5 mm. But you need put a
obstacle like a stone or a tube on position A .
Note: Position A must have a location of at area, do not set position at any slope. At the
side of inside boudary wire, there should be an area 1X1m at beside position A.
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Ponds and Pools
If the YARD FORCE Robotic Lawnmower enters into a pond it would have a negative effect
to the robotic lawn mower lifetime, so please avoid any ponds by excluding them from the
working area by the boundary wire or by adding for additional safety such as a small fence
around the pool or pond.
> 10 cm
General Dos and Don’ts
Note ! Boundary wires cannot cross each other.
Ensure the boundary wires never cross each other.
Forbidden cross the boundary wire
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.
Examples below show how to arrange the boundary around ower beds or other places
you do not want cut, please consider that your bushes and ower beds will change during
the different seasons from spring to autumn.
An excluded area that is close to the mowing boundary should be kept enough space
considering the variable in different seasons.
4.3. Marking out the Robotic Lawnmower’s working area
Now you have understood the basic principles of how the YARD FORCE Robotic
Lawnmower works, next step is to mark out the working area with boundary wire
by referring to your garden plan already created. This is a very important part of the
installation and therefore care must be taken, failure to mark this out correctly will result in
many issues later. This boundary wire must be one continuous loop without any break or
crossing, which will complete the circuit when connected to charging station.
If your corridor is narrower than 2m or longer than 8m, you need to carry out your YARD
FORCE robotic lawnmower from the corridor. Otherwise you need eliminate this corridor
by boundary wire.
Max length of
the corridor
is 8 m
Minimum width of
the corridor is 2 m
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Firstly, locate the best position for your charging station, consider the nearest outdoor
electricity socket as this needs to be plugged in to mains at all times. Please note the
Cable length supplied is 9m.
The charging station item 5 must be placed on a at surface, at ground level and it can
be connected with boundary wire both from front and rear side, meanwhile we need 2m
wire straight from front side to make sure the lawnmower can return to charging station
smoothly. And also there must be 1m at space beside the charging station. This will allow
the Mower to enter the charging station correctly. If possible, locate your charging station
in the shade as the battery prefers to be recharged in a cool place.
Note: The charging station area should be at enough, the pond or footstep is not allowed
to exist beside the charging station.
The following positions are not allowed.
5> <5
Pay attention to protect cable!
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Charging base left and right slope should be no more than 5 degree angle.
We recommend to keep 2 meters straight wire ahead leading into the charging station. If
your lawn soil is soft and uneven, we suggest to use 0.5*1 m plastic net in front of charging
base to avoid the rear wheel digging into the soil ahead of.
Once the position of the Charging station is conrmed and mains electrical connection is
also can be reached, please do not connect to main power yet. First you need to nish all
boundary layout work, and then after that, you can connect to the main power.
> 1 m
> 2 m
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Lightning protection
In order to prevent lightning cause damage to the machine, please don't place charging
station under the tall trees.
4.4. Pegging Out the Boundary Wire
Next step is to fix the boundary wire, so locate the boundary wire (item 19), unpack it
and locate the free end. Also locate the xing pegs (item 15) and lay each one on Lawn
at approximately the correct distance from lawn edges (40cm) and obstacles. There is a
gauge supplied for this (item 17) (Remember to ensure the lawn grass height is maximum
of 60mm tall, if not cut it before you start pegging). The boundary wire will be laid on top
of the grass there is absolutely no need to dig into the ground. The closer you can lay
this boundary wire to the ground level, the safer it will be with no risk of tripping or cutter
damage. In a very short time the wire will covered by grass and as the voltage in this wire
is only 32V. It is totally safe to human beings and pets.
It is recommended to place the pegs at a distance of 80 cm apart approximately, but these
can be closer where tight bends are required for accurate cutting, do not x your pegs
permanently when laying out for rst time, it is advisable to only partially knock in the pegs
with a hammer and ensure the wire location slots are all in same orientation to the outside
of boundary.
Once all are in correct position, then the boundary wire can be threaded into the slots on
pegs one by one around the working area edge. Please start from the charging station
and allow an additional 1m of spare wire before cutting off the wire in case a peg needs
moving later. When laying out the wire, and adding the pegs, be sure not to tighten the
boundary too hard to prevent wire get damaged. Also remember there should be a 2 to
4 meter straight length of wire in front of the charging station in order to allow the robot
successfully to dock into charging station. Please be careful also when installing this wire
to prevent kinks etc.
Note! If there are hard surfaces where these pegs cannot be used such as a
concrete or garden tiles etc. then a screw and plug may be required. If a screw is
used then there must be an insulation washer applied.
If the boundary wire needs to be joined for, only use the connectors provided by
manufacturer (Item18).
See below for some further sketches giving more distance guidelines.
The potential location of charging station
The initial point of
boundary
The end point of boundary
Cutting
area
1 m extra wire
for potential
adjustment
40 cm
The peg should be knocked into lawn
with wire location to boundary outside
like shown.
80 cm
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