Friendly Robotics RL1000 RoboMower 21-Inch Automatic Cordless Electric Lawn Mower and Docking Station
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Manufacturer: Friendly RoboticsBrand: Friendly Robotics
Edition: Lawn & Patio
Model: RL1000
Publisher: Friendly Robotics
Studio: Friendly Robotics
Music Label: Friendly Robotics
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
- This item is not for sale in Catalina Island
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Friendly Robotics RL1000 RoboMower 21-Inch Automatic Cordless Electric Lawn Mower and Docking Station
Customer Review: 3 Great Years But Service is Awful
Summary: 3 Stars
We had three great years with our mower, which we named "RoMo." (It's more fun if you name it.) Yes, it got stuck sometimes, but we have a very complicated yard, and we didn't have to use our hand mower for the last 3 summers. However, in January of 2010, the mower had a problem. It is now July 2010, and that problem was fixed in June. Now we need a new battery, which is understandable after almost 4 years.
The problems we have had getting the mower serviced have been extremely annoying. It took from January to the middle of June to get a part replaced. OK, they were getting a shipment from overseas. But, when I took the time to call every few weeks, they always told me to call in another 2 weeks. Finally, they admitted to an error. Finally they got their shipment of parts. They had said they would call me when the part arrived; they did not call me. I finally called them and got our machine in their queue for repair. Then the wrong estimates of when our machine would be fixed started again. When they told me our machine was "on the bench" and would be examined that day, it still was several more days, and they never did call; I called them and they checked and put together the estimate while I was on the phone. Every interaction seemed to be like this. I never received a call back or an email answer. I got the distinct impression I was being told what they thought I wanted to hear, even though it would be proved false within the next few days. Either they were lying or they had very poor control over their work flow.
The last straw was today. We paid $186 for new batteries to put into the power unit. The instructions were the wrong ones. Now I have to wait through the long weekend to get the right instructions to put together the battery pack...and it's rainy...and the grass is too long for Romo.
I am giving 3 stars; one for each good year before we had to work with the service company, Probotics.
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Description of Friendly Robotics RL1000 RoboMower 21-Inch Automatic Cordless Electric Lawn Mower and Docking Station
Imagine relaxing on your porch with your family instead of mowing the lawn. With the innovative Friendly Robotics Robomow RL1000 with Base Station, you can turn your dreams into a wallet-friendly reality. This top-of-the-line fully automatic lawnmower cuts grass all by itself, so you can get a vacation from mowing--forever! Just schedule a weekly program for a beautifully manicured lawn.
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 Robomow does all the work so you don't have to. |
 Docking station and on-board charging for true automation. |
Designed for lawns measuring from 12,900 to 17,200 square feet, the Robomow RL1000 is an automatic lawnmower that cuts grass all by itself. The RL1000 mows on its own within a boundary that you outline with a thin wire (included).
Once you handle the initial wire setup, all you have to do is schedule a weekly program, and sit back, relax, and mow! The Robomow RL1000 will depart from its Base Station on your chosen days and times, and it will enter your lawn from as many as four preselected points.
When it's done mowing, the Robomow RL1000 will return to the Base Station for charging until the next scheduled operation. With this mower, you can be your lawn will be maintained, even when you're busy or away from home.
User-Friendly Features for a Beautiful Lawn
The Robomow RL1000 is packed with great features, including an exclusive drop-and-go 24-volt battery that lets the mower operate for four hours on a single charge. It also offers on-board charging, an LCD operating panel, a theft-deterrent system, and a docking station for true automation.
To keep your lawn looking beautiful, the RL1000 features knobby wheels that tackle high grass and sloping or bumpy ground, touch-sensitive bumpers, and triple chamber mulching. Easy to set, its 21-inch deck delivers a 1.75- to 3.25-inch height of cut with the high-cut blades and 1.0- to 2.5-inch cut with the low-cut blades. Additionally, the Robomow RL1000 has an edge mode and manual-trim mode for creating a manicured look.
Weatherproof Plastic-and-Steel Construction
Boasting heavy-duty plastic-and-steel construction, this fully weatherproof, all-season unit is UV protected and comes equipped with a rain sensor that will prevent the Robomow RL1000 from coming out of its docking station and mowing during a rain shower. And if it starts raining when the unit is mowing, the RL1000 will immediately return to the docking station.
Wallet-Friendly Choice
Unlike conventional lawn mowers that pollute as much as 40 late-model cars in just one hour of use, Robomow RL1000 offers a way to keep your lawn looking great without sacrificing the environment.
The Robomow RL1000 doesn't simply cut your grass--it repurposes the clippings through a patented process called grasscycling. The mower cuts grass into fine clippings and disperses the cuttings over the ground. These clippings quickly decompose and release valuable nutrients and water into the soil, resulting in a better-looking lawn. Grasscycling also leads to a deeper, healthier root system that increases your lawn's resistance to disease, drought, and insects, and it reduces the amount of water your lawn needs by as much as 85%.
And because Robomow RL1000 doesn't require gas, oil, tune-ups, or spark plugs, it will save you money.
Dimensions and Warranty Information
The RL1000 measures 26.0 x 12.5 x 35.0 inches (WxHxD), weighs 50 pounds (without battery), and comes with a two-year warranty on the unit and a one-year warranty on the battery.
What's in the Box
Robomow RBL1000; perimeter wire and pegs; sealed batteries and charge pack; 2007 Generation software; docking system and station; and instruction manual.
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