Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Maximum cutting area?
- How long does it take to cut 1/2 acre?
- Do you have to bury the wire?
- What happens if it rains?
- How long does the unit run on a full charge?
- How long does it take to re-charge the battery?
- What kind of regular maintenance needs to be done?
- What does it do with the clippings?
- What happens if it's stolen?
- Does the unit stripe the lawn or does it use a random pattern?
- Does it work on hills?
- How does it work?
- How do you charge it?
- Zero Emissions?
- How much does it cost to operate the LawnBott?
- Is this a new product?
- How easy is it to program?
- I have a complicated yard shape, will the LawnBott remember the yard shape?
- Does the LawnBott leave any patches of grass un-cut?
- I have trees, flowerbeds and a pool in my yard; how will the LawnBott handle that?
- What if my kids leave their bike in the yard or the LawnBott bumps into something?
- What type of grass can the LawnBott cut?
- Is the LawnBott Safe?
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What is the Maximum cutting area?
LB3510 ∼ 40,000 sf.
LB3250 ∼ 38,000 sf.
LB3210 ∼ 33,000 sf.
LB2150 ∼ 25,000 sf.
LB2110 ∼ 25,000 sf.
LB1200 ∼ 5,500 sf.
(Every yard layout is different; use these figures as a guideline.)
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How long does it take to cut 1/2 acre?
The robot "thinks" in a weekly cycle. Simply adjust the hours per day and number of days per week to cover the lawn. As a start, we suggest 3 sessions of 3 ½ to 4 hours each, spread evenly throughout the week. Monitor your yard after about a week or so and make adjustments in scheduling as needed.
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Do you have to bury the wire?
No, in fact, we don't even recommend burying the wire. By simply staking down the wire with the supplied pegs, if the wire needs to be moved slightly, all you have to do is pick up a few pegs, reposition the wire, and place it back down. Easy.
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What happens if it rains?
All automatic models come equipped with a rain sensor that will stop the robot from cutting and send it home if it is raining. The rain sensor can be overridden if needed.
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How long does the unit run on a full charge?
The unit will run 3-4 hours on a full charge with one standard Li-ion battery.
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How long does it take to re-charge the battery?
It takes 2.5 - 3 hours to recharge.
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What kind of regular maintenance needs to be done?
Regular cleaning, visual inspection and changing the blade as needed.
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What does it do with the clippings?
Since the unit is designed to operate a few to several times per week, it never lets the grass get too tall. Instead, the small amount of grass cut in each session is simply dropped as mulch to help feed the grass. No Clippings!
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What happens if it's stolen?
The LawnBott is password protected and can not be used unless the PIN is entered. Some models come equipped with an alarm and for others it is optional. The LawnBott can even be run discretely at night.
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Does the unit stripe the lawn or does it use a random pattern?
LawnBott's don't stripe the lawn the way a conventional mower does. Being very lightweight, the LawnBott does not bruise the grass, leaving the lines you normally see. Also, its blade does not create a strong downdraft of air to bruise the grass, either. With its adaptive random pattern, cutting in different directions, and light footprint, it just leaves a lush carpet of grass!
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Does it work on hills?
LawnBott can work on slopes up to 27 degrees! That's steep! Most push and riding mowers are limited to 15 degrees.
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How does it work?
LawnBott relies on a simple perimeter cable to define its work area via a transmitted signal. The LawnBott works only in this area. The layout can be adapted to virtually any yard shape or design.
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How do you charge it?
You don't! The LawnBott will automatically return to its docking station when its battery is low and recharge itself! After recharging, it goes back out to work when needed.
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Zero Emissions?
Yes! Zero Emissions! No gas, no oil, no mess! Environmentally friendly! Isn't that what being Green is all about?
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How much does it cost to operate the LawnBott?
LawnBott only uses about $7-10 per year in electricity!
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Is this a new product?
No. LawnBotts have been out in Europe for over 9 years, they have a proven track record and they come with a 2 year warranty.
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How easy is it to program?
The LawnBott has a very simple keypad for programming, anyone can do it!
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I have a complicated yard shape, will the LawnBott remember the yard shape?
The LawnBott can handle any yard shape, since they boundaries are defined by the perimeter wire. You can also split your yard up into separate zones (up to 4 zones, depending on model).
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Does the LawnBott leave any patches of grass un-cut?
The LawnBott does not leave patches of grass un-cut. It is designed to cut several times a week, ensuring the entire yard is maintained. By overlapping its cut during the week, it keeps the whole yard well trimmed.
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I have trees, flowerbeds and a pool in my yard; how will the LawnBott handle that?
Because the perimeter wire defines the boundaries, the wire can be put around any obstacle in the yard that does not need to be cut. The LawnBott can simply bounce off of trees unless they have large, exposed roots, then they would need to be wired off.
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What if my kids leave their bike in the yard or the LawnBott bumps into something?
The LawnBott is equipped with bump sensors. If the LawnBott bumps into an object, it will stop, reverse and then head off into another direction.
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What type of grass can the LawnBott cut?
The LawnBott is designed to cut all kinds of grass, including St. Augustine. LawnBott's are cutting grass all over the US and Canada.
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Is the LawnBott Safe?
The LawnBott comes equipped with many safety features, such as an automatic blade shut-off if it's lifted, and bump sensors. In many ways the LawnBott is much safer than conventional lawnmowers, because you do not have to be present when the mower is cutting; avoiding injuries all together. Please keep in mind that just as with any mowing device, simple precautions must be taken. Always read your owner's manual.
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