Friendly Robotics RL1000 RoboMower 21-Inch Automatic Cordless Electric Lawn Mower and Docking Station
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Manufacturer: Friendly RoboticsModel: RL1000
Product features:
- Robotic lawn mower and docking station; touch-sensitive bumpers and theft-deterrent system
- 5-1/2 horsepower engine, 21-inch deck; set to run on own (at specified time) or using manual controller
- Durable plastic and steel construction
- Includes sealed batteries and charge pack
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Description of Friendly Robotics RL1000 RoboMower 21-Inch Automatic Cordless Electric Lawn Mower and Docking Station
The RL1000 is the ultimate RL series mower to be introduced for 2007. Not only does in include all of the great features on the RL850, it also includes a docking station and system for true automation. Simply select the day and times you want the lawn mowed and the RL1000 will do it automatically for you, day after day and week after week, truly the most efficient way to keep your lawn maintained. The RL1000 still includes all the functionality as before, manual trim mowing and the ability to drive it anywhere and even use it in other smaller areas without the docking station. This unit is also equipped with a rain sensor. This rain sensor will prevent the Robomower from coming out of its docking station and mowing if it is raining. Also, if it starts raining when the unit is mowing, the RL 1000 will return to the docking station. Features:
- The RL1000 can be programmed to operate on a pre-selected day and time for the entire season
- The RL1000 can enter the lawn consecutively from as many as four pre-selected points along the perimeter to increase efficiency
- The RL1000 departs and returns on a schedule you select, never a need to start it or return it for recharging
- Want it to skip the next planned mowing session, easy - push one button and it will skip the next session
- Fully weatherproof for all season outdoor installation
Specifications
- 2007 Generation Software
- Includes docking system and station
- Programmable for weekly schedule
- Programmable for lawn entry points
- Completely waterproof for outdoors
- 2-year limited warranty
- Theft-Guard theft deterrent system
- Triple Chamber Mulching System
- 21-inch width of cut
- Height of cut from 1.5 to 3.5 inches
- Quick Snap no tool blade removal
- Manual controller for easy use
- LCD operation display
- 360 degree touch sensitive bumpers
- Dual navigation systems
- Drop and Go power pack
- On board charging
- Power pack life up to 3 years
- Up to 4 hours mowing time
- Safety Sense mower lift detection
- Edge learning capabilities
- Power management system
- Simple set-up
- 5.5 HP equivalent cutting system
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Friendly Robotics RL1000 RoboMower 21-Inch Automatic Cordless Electric Lawn Mower and Docking Station
Customer Review: Impressive
Summary: 4 Stars
I found this mower to be very impressive.
I have a lot about 100" x 25', generally flat with a mild slope down the length of the yard, and filled with small divits between clumps of grass. I generally don't have many bushes or trees in my property, so the deviations in my wire-line were few. I also have two dogs that commonly use the yard.
The set up was fairly simple; a single perimeter wire layed the groundwork along the fence. It rounds a few bushes and trees along the fence line.
I found the system set-up easy enough to only require a light read of the manual. When I started the mower I hadn't cut the grass in about 2-3 weeks (which is probably not recommended), but the mower cut through the 1' grass length without many problems. While tackling this length of grass it did stall in a few spots because of a lack of traction, so it needed a few nudges to continue. As it cut the lawn, however, the wheels were able to grab better and better traction and soon resolved the grass to the proper length. I don't believe I'll need to fill any of the divits to allow the system to run from here on in without my watching it.
I set it up to cut the grass to max power for every day of the week, however I will probably reduce this because the cut-time is certainly long enough to handle the backyard every few days (beyond 2 hours so far). I would recommend setting up the docking station on a flat stone surface (I'll probably lay cinderblock slabs beneith it later) as the mower will not be able to cut along the edges of the docking station very well.
My dogs at first were curious about it, but the quiet mowing sound wasn't at all intimidating, so they simply sniffed at it a few times and left it alone. Also, with the mowing sound lower than the general street traffic, mowing at any time of day would likely be fine.
Outside of that, my only regret is that I didn't buy this mower earlier in the year. That would have saved me a lot of time. I look forward to reducing my workload in the backyard going forward. All in all, I'm satisfied.
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