Periodic Inspections; Handling After The Season Ends - Makita RM350D Instruction Manual

NOTE: Hold the mower blade with your fi ngers when removing the
screw. Otherwise, the mower blade may fall into the gap between
the top cover and the chassis.
4. Attach the new mower blades.
Use the screws supplied with the new mower blades. After attach-
ment, check that the mower blades rotate around the screws.
► Fig.73
NOTICE: Be sure to observe the following items to prevent the
mower blades from falling off .
• Use the screws supplied with the mower blades. (Do not
reuse the removed screws)
• Firmly tighten the screws so that they are not loose.

Periodic inspections

Periodically check the following points.
Inspection
site
Robotic Mower Is there any abnormality with the mower blades? If mowing cannot be performed well, turn off the power switch, check the mower
Is the Robotic Mower traveling stable?
Is abnormal sound produced?
Can docking be performed correctly?
Charging Is the station indicator lighted green?
station
Is the charging station properly fi xed?
Has foreign matter adhered to the terminals?
Is the guide wire protruding from the station
base?
AC adapter Are the power plug and connection terminals
and cabtire inserted fi rmly all the way?
cable
Are the cables damaged?
Work location Are any foreign objects present?
Is there any change in the work environment?
Is there any abnormality with the boundary wire
and guide wire installation?

Handling after the season ends

After mowing season ends, remove the following parts from where
they are installed and store them indoors.
• Robotic Mower
• Charging station
• AC adapter
• Cabtire cable
NOTICE: Charge the Robotic Mower before storage.
NOTE: The boundary wire and guide wire(s) can be left installed.
Clean the Robotic Mower and charging station before storing them. In
addition, follow the procedures below to remove each part.
Removing the AC adapter
1. Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.
2. Remove the cabtire cable.
Check item
blades for wear, cracks, or chips, and replace the mower blades if necessary.
If the Robotic Mower travels unstable, turn off the power switch and check if there
is any damage to the wheels and axles or if any foreign objects are caught or
rubbish and dirt has accumulated on the wheels and axles. If the problem is not
resolved, contact our sales offi ce.
If abnormal sound is produced, turn off the power switch and check if there are any
foreign objects caught in the rotating parts of the wheels and the mower blades. If
the problem is not resolved, contact our sales offi ce.
If docking cannot be performed, turn off the power switch, move the Robotic
Mower by hand, and check whether proper docking with the charging station is
possible. If proper docking is not possible, check the following points.
- Remove any obstacles from near the wheels.
- Attach the top cover correctly. (The top cover should be fi xed in three places)
- If the ground under the station base is uneven, smooth it.
If it is lighted or blinking red or off , the Robotic Mower will be unable to execute
mowing. Check the following points and take the appropriate countermeasures.
- Is the AC adapter connected properly to a power outlet?
- Is the cabtire cable connected properly to the AC adapter and the charging
station?
- Are the boundary wire connectors connected properly to the charging station?
- Are couplers attached on the boundary wire connected properly?
- Is the boundary wire broken partway?
If the charging station moves, retighten the screw pegs with the hex wrench 6.
Some adhered matter may hinder proper communication and charging. Clean
away any dirt on the charging terminal and other terminals.
If the guide wire protrudes from the groove of the station base, insert it again.
If a power outlet or connection terminal insertion is loose, insert it again.
If a cable sheath is peeled or severely damaged, contact our sales offi ce.
Clear away any objects that may damage the mower blades or get caught in the
rotating parts of the Robotic Mower. (Small stones, sticks, rubbish, string-like
objects, etc.)
Take the following countermeasures.
- If the grass height exceeds 65 mm, cut it down to that height or less.
- Clear away any weeds that are higher than the lawn.
- Fill in any holes or depressions and smooth out local unevenness.
- Refrain from use if there are deep puddles or snow accumulation.
If the wires fl oat from the ground, fi x them again with the pegs.
5. Remove the metal rod fi xing the blade base, and return the
upside-down Robotic Mower to its original condition.
► Fig.74: 1. Metal rod
NOTE: After replacing the mower blades, remember to turn on the
power switch of the Robotic Mower when restarting.
Countermeasures
3. If the AC adapter is fi xed to a wall, remove it from the wall.
► Fig.75
NOTE: Remove the AC adapter in the order of the numbers shown
in the illustration.
Removing the charging station
CAUTION: Wear gloves when performing the work.
1. Open the covers of the charging station and remove the cabtire
cable.
► Fig.76
2. Pull off the boundary wire and guide wire terminals, and remove
each wire from the charging station.
3. Remove the screw pegs from the station base using the hex
wrench 6.
► Fig.77
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Inspection
frequency
Once per
week
Once per
month
Once per
month
Once per
month
When the LED
of the Robotic
Mower lights
up or blinks
red
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week
Once per
week
Once per
week
Once per
month
Once per
month
Once per
month
Once per
month
Once per
month