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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed to tackle lawns as big as 16,000 square feet, this RoboMower automated lawn mower can cut the grass while you catch some rays on the deck. The mower comes complete with a docking station, and can be either programmed like an alarm clock, so that it automatically starts mowing at pre-set times, or run using a manual controller. Its patented Triple-Chamber Mulching System eliminates the need to collect clippings, while a disabling mechanism with a personal password deters thieves.

 

Measuring 35 by 26 by 12-1/2 inches, the mower weighs 50 pounds and has a 5-1/2-horsepower engine with a blade speed of 5,800 rpm. Other features include touch-sensitive bumpers, a child guard, a lift sensor, and a buzzer that sounds five minutes prior to automatic departure, warning people to clear the mowing area.

From the Manufacturer
The RL1000 is the ultimate RL series mower to be introduced for 2004. 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.

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

  • 2004 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

Product Reviews



I love to mow when I am not home, September 20, 2004
Reviewer: Daniel C. Slagle
I bought a new house and saw that everyone else in the neighborhood had a riding lawnmower. Having a small yard with not much to mow, in the past, I was not looking forward to spending at least 2 hours a week sitting on my [back] driving around in circles. I started looking for "high speed" riding movers but the cost was astronomical.

The mower and docking station arrived, from Amazon, in 2 large boxes. Installation and set-up was easily enough and I was "mowing" the front yard the next day. I had the mower set to MAX time but the lawn looked pretty well mowed after about 2 ½ hours. Now in the back yard (much larger area) the grass was long, wet, and has a long slope in it so the mower ran less than 3 hours before it returned to its dock. The lawn looked about 90% done. I was fairly satisfied with that being it is going out again today at 4:00 PM to finish up. "It mows, you don't". Love that!

The only thing I did that took a bit more time for the initial set-up was bury the perimeter wire, in high visibility areas. I did not like looking at the green line. I found this to be quite easy once I taped the "robo ruler" to a lawn edger I already own. I could then easily look down at the ruler and use it as a guide for the 1 inch deep little trench I dug with the edger.

Things that impressed me: There are no "clumps" of grass even when it was mowing during the rain storm. It mows in the rain. :-) It even pulled itself out of a little mud puddle that had formed once it realized it had no more traction in that direction. The speed at which the blades come to a complete stop (< 1 second) if it runs into something while you are manually mowing or you pick up the front.

Negative comments: If you like pretty "lines" in your lawn, this mower is not for you. All your friends and neighbors will ask you questions and/or make fun of you. I suggest you tell them what I tell them, "You do not manually was your clothes. You probably do not hand wash all of your dishes. Why would you WANT to mow your lawn?"
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Love it, January 30, 2006
Reviewer: G. Silvano

I got my RoboMower in June of 2005 and other than one breakdown it has performed perfectly for me.

I have 12,000 Sq Ft of very level lawn (newly landscaped and graded yard) with no obstructions. The RoboMower comes out every night at 5:00PM, mows for a few hours, and comes back without issue. It's the hit of the neighborhood.

Laying the perimeter wire was a pain. At first I just laid it out and used the stakes to keep it down. I figured there was a 50/50 chance I'd be returning the unit (low expectations!) and I didn't want to spend the time burying the wire. After a couple of weeks I decided the unit was a keeper and I buried the wire - which took all day.

Suggestion: keep the box in case you need to ship the unit back. If you have the box they'll pay for shipping. It's a pretty bulky shipment, so it'll be hard to find a box that can safely ship it back.

Bottom line: My yard looks like a golf course every day. The quality of the mow is excellent.

Even if the unit broke every three years, I'd keep buying them. Having a mowing service would cost me $1,200/year ($60/week, 5 months a year) and the lawn would start to look shaggy a few days after mowing. With the RoboMower it looks perfect every day. A riding lawnmower would have cost me more, would cost more to maintain, and would still require me to mow my lawn myself every week. For me, it's a no-brainer.

Also, keep in mind that a lot of reviews are for older models. I have the 1000 version that automatically docks itself.
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Absolutely no problems, September 19, 2005
Reviewer: Michael J. Thomas "TinBuffalo"

I actually have the RL800 model. As do all the above reviewers. I know this because this model, the RL1000 was only released in 2004 and the above reviews are all complaining about it being out of warrenty. That means they bought there mowers in 2003 or earlier. So please give this review as much weight as theirs. I also have an RL500 and that has been more difficult to maintain. If I guessed I'd bet most of the above problems were with that model.

As for the RL800, this is my second full year using it and its been no problem at all. I've played around with the barrier wires a little this year, but other than that and replacing the blades before the season started its preformed perfectly.

One note of common sense. Sure the mower will mow in the rain. Just like you could walk down the street with a sack of potatoes. But why would you strain yourself like that? Wet grass = heavy motor wear.

And just to be clear my RL500 is also 2 years old and running strong.
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BROKE SHORTLY AFTER WARRANTY, August 24, 2005
Reviewer: Sammy Lewis
How cliché for a product to break shortly after the warranty period. Well that is what you have here with the Robomower. Of course the cost to ship and fix the mower is quite expensive. When I purchased this product the Friendly Robotics went on and on about how good it was. Well let me tell you that this is not the case. The product is not even close to worth what it costs. I am going to stick with conventional gas mowers from now on. We all need to protect ourselves from products that are costly with short warranty periods.
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