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The Robomow RM510 In-depth
Guide and Review
Safety and Security Features |
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Contents:
RM510 - Overview, Body
and Mechanicals
Safety Features
Features and Zones
RM510 Manual
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| 360 Degree Bump Sensors |
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The shell of the mower
is sturdy enough to take the typical impacts experienced
by robotic mowers. It is a floating design where the
bump sensor trigger arm doubles as the hold down for
the hood. The rear hinges have specially designed features
that allow the shell to freely move when closed but
hold it well when tilted. The sensor will trigger from
all sides. Although we could not see a reason for the
hood scoop other than to ventilate the hood when parked,
it does add some style. |
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| Front Wheel Lift and Tilt
Sensor |
| Just like it predecessors,
the blades will instantly stop if the front of the mower is
lifted more than a few degrees. A new addition is the angle
sensor that does the same if tilted from the side. If someone
picks up the mower when it is turned on (docked or not), the
unit will emit an alarm for a few seconds and warn the user
to remove the fuse before lifting the mower. The fuse is easily
located and is removed by pulling a sealed plug next to the
charging cord storage area. |
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| Recessed Blades and Isolated
Mowing Head |
| This is the first isolated
mowing head that we have seen. This allows the cutting head
itself to to be adjusted without a wheel height adjuster.
It also keeps the blade chamber as close to the ground as
possible while keeping the ground clearance of the rest of
the mower at the maximum. The blade is also recessed up inside
the mulching chamber which is a great safety feature. The
places the possibility of any objects being thrown at pretty
much nonexistent. |
| Pass Code and Alarm |
| There are two levels of security.
The first is a "child guard" that requires that
a few buttons are pressed in order to unlock the controls.
The second is a PIN number that locks the controls against
any unauthorized use. Nothing new here but they do the job.
In the event that you forget your security code, a "one
time use" unlock code can be supplied for resetting the
pass code once proof of ownership has been provided. |
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