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Friendly Robotics RoboMower 21-Inch Automatic Cordless Electric Lawn Mower and Docking Station #RL1000 | 
| Brand: Friendly Robotics
Buy New: $1,999.99
New (2) from $1,999.99
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 42720
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 115
Dimensions (in): 34.5 x 13 x 26
MPN: STC 81000
Model: RL1000
UPC: 701762801910
EAN: 0807706002013
ASIN: B0001ZI54W
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| 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 | | • | Measures 35 by 26 by 12-1/2 inches; 50 pounds; 2-year warranty (1 year on battery) |
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From the Manufacturer
The RL1000 is the ultimate RL series mower to be introduced for 2007. 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. This unit is also equipped with a rain sensor. This rain sensor will prevent the Robomower from coming out of its docking station and mowing if it is raining. Also, if it starts raining when the unit is mowing, the RL 1000 will return to 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
- 2007 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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 I love to mow when I am not home September 20, 2004
Daniel C. Slagle (Chester, VA USA)
71 out of 77 found this review helpful
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.
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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 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?"
 Love it January 30, 2006
G. Silvano (North of Boston)
50 out of 50 found this review helpful
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.
Absolutely no problems September 19, 2005
Michael J. Thomas (East Amherst, NY USA)
32 out of 39 found this review helpful
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.
 BROKE SHORTLY AFTER WARRANTY August 24, 2005
Sammy Lewis (Pittsburgh, PA)
19 out of 47 found this review helpful
How cliche 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.
Timmy mows our lawn now October 8, 2006
Ben Jordan (Portland, ME USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Timmy (Friendly Robotics RL1000) took over mowing our lawn August of 2005. I haven't mowed a lawn in over a year, 1 and a half growing seasons! I split up my front and back yard with a small gap so Timmy can do the front yard or the back and still make it home to his charging station. (home base is highly recommended!!!) I often start him up at 6pm and he keeps mowing until around 9:30pm and then goes to his little house for a complete re-charge for the next day. I did not choose the scheduled start option because I have two dogs and a 1 year old that leave toys in the yard. Also, Timmy can mow in the rain but grass cuts so much better when it's dry, plus grass clippings don't build up as much in the underside and wheel treads.
Setting up took some time and a bit of experimenting. Especially deciding which trees to block out with the wire and how to keep Timmy in the front or back while still being able to make it home when he's done. I purchased an extra roll of wire at Home Depo, any solid strand 16g or 14g wire will work. I soldered the connections instead of using the special wire nuts. I tried to go without an extra bag of wire stakes thinking I could just get something at Walmart or Home Depot but ended up buying 3 more bags of official stakes later on after an exhaustive search came up empty.
I have had very little trouble with Timmy. I'm good with new gadgets so dealing with little problems isn't too difficult for me. The outdoor power supply did break after only about 4 months of use but I just hooked up the indoor power supply inside and drilled a hole in the garage wall for the wire. I can now tell the blades need replacing after just over 1 year of use (about 5 months total in southern Maine) but that was expected. The battery life has gone from almost 4 hours down to about 3 hours so I plan on replacing those next spring. (I will just install 2 new 12v lead acid batteries in the existing housing and save about $75 on a new official battery pack)
Everyone in the neighborhood talks about Timmy, he's so popular! Mostly people ask about him when I'm outside and they walk by. I have had a few kids ring my door bell asking about him while he was busy at work.
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