It's very difficult to do with a shovel. A sod cutter makes a nice smooth cut that is easy to roll up and move. Stuart ... From: Clint D...
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Steve Jones
proboticscom
Apr 27, 2006 8:06 pm
Clint, I do this all of the time and usually just use a flat shovel. First cut out the edge and then work the shovel under the sod. You just need to be sure ...
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Clint D
clintd555
Apr 27, 2006 8:36 pm
Thanks for the advice... too bad I don't have a flat shovel. :-/ Robomower-Lawnbott Sales, Support & Forums http://www.robomower.biz...
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 27, 2006 8:38 pm
Water it very well before doing anything. Make sure that you do not have your perimeter wire in the way :o) - also sprinkler system and call "One Call" service...
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iggykc
Apr 27, 2006 10:05 pm
Do you have a snow shovel? I'd call Home Depot or Lowe's to find out what they recommend. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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iggykc
Apr 28, 2006 12:14 am
OK, finished mowing my rear zone today with low cut blades. I normally run it for MAX 3:30-4 hours on high cut blades to make it perfect. Ran in three 1 hour...
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tysamigo@...
robodirect
Apr 28, 2006 1:21 am
I sent an email to R&D however since this is their busiest time and they are running around crazy trying to manufacturer more mowers (stock was low and even...
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Clint D
clintd555
Apr 28, 2006 1:36 am
Actually I'm a little concerned about the electrical wire. I know for certain it's in that area because I witnessed it being put there. I'm debating if I...
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Steve Jones
proboticscom
Apr 28, 2006 1:56 am
If you call “one call” before you dig sod, you are going to get a long pause and then a polite “I think that you will be OK” Any utilities that they...
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Dan Barclay
Dan@...
Apr 28, 2006 1:57 am
A snow shovel would be far too large. You wouldn't be able to push that much edge. If you're going to do it with a shovel, you need one of the more narrow,...
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engineerandy
Apr 28, 2006 12:51 pm
I have a 500 with no updates, I bought it used on ebay for cheap, it was like new but the batteries were a little on the weak side, I found the below listed...
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Gordon Wojda
gjwojda
Apr 28, 2006 12:59 pm
To be on the safe side you can call your local utility to see where your wires are located but if your wires are so superficilly buried that moving a little...
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Clint D
clintd555
Apr 28, 2006 1:45 pm
I'm going to decide if it's worth going through the trouble at this point. I know for a fact that the electrical cable is in the area because I'm digging next...
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 28, 2006 1:47 pm
Compared two zones next to each other yesterday - low cut were on rear wheels high and front wheel on 6, while the normal blades were at 4 on front wheels and...
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terry_veldhuizen
terry_veldhu...
Apr 28, 2006 4:03 pm
I went to the bamabots web site and it shows a controller from the Robomower with two things circled that are new. They look like they are LEDs. What are they...
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ga2ia
Apr 28, 2006 5:25 pm
That's the new rain sensor. Thanks for letting me know. I had it posted up top with a description. I replaced the new rain sensor notice for my easy...
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RoboMower@yahoogroups...
Apr 28, 2006 9:38 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the RoboMower group. File : /Scientific...
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 28, 2006 9:42 pm
Got this from Tyler of RoboDirect.com and just Uploaded the artcle from 2006 Scientic American. Great article and GREAT cross section views of a couple of...
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markfromminnesota
markfromminn...
Apr 30, 2006 12:59 pm
Thanks for posting the article. It was nice to see all the hidden technology....
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 30, 2006 1:18 pm
The piece mentioned "several dollars per month" in electricity costs. I also remember a number before of $7-10 per year for electricity if mowed daily. ...
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 30, 2006 1:22 pm
CNN had a piece today on better cars with CAR and DRIVER editor stating that small cars are better dollar wise than hybrid cars. Several thousand dollar price...
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tysamigo@...
robodirect
Apr 30, 2006 2:25 pm
I personally have my eye on Biodiesel and eventually (when "they" catch up) a hybrid biodiesel. I've been looking at hybrids for some time and wish to make the...
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Clint D
clintd555
Apr 30, 2006 3:58 pm
The VW diesels are all biodiesel compatible... today! Read up on it and goto the VW forums at http://www.vwvortex.com. I own a VW and this is a popular...
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 30, 2006 4:50 pm
I can read the manual or I can ask here;o) #1 - Does RL1000 allow blades off when the mower is GOING TO A ZONE in "zone jump" on automatic mow? Only when it...
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 30, 2006 11:21 pm
http://www.friendlyrobotics.com/cservice/faqs/?kb=2 I've always kept my batteries on the concrete floor in the basement over 2 past winters and a couple of...
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stuarth44@...
stuarthausman
Apr 30, 2006 11:30 pm
Modern batteries have no problem being on the ground. Stuart In a message dated 4/30/2006 7:21:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, iggyandsvetlana@......
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 30, 2006 11:37 pm
http://www.friendlyrobotics.com/videos/ A nice little collection of mower set up videos. I was particularly interested in the Multiple Zones set up. I like the...
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IGGY & Svetlana
iggykc
Apr 30, 2006 11:42 pm
http://www.friendlyrobotics.com/videos/?play=18 I thought that this area they showed was too wide of an area for manual mowing? Sincerely, IGGY Dybal...
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Tyler
robodirect
May 1, 2006 3:10 am
Iggy, It appears "they" listened and my request came through. The option of associating a Mowing Time to an Entry Point is indeed on the newest 2006 S.W....
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tysamigo@...
robodirect
May 1, 2006 3:13 am
Iggy, 1. You have the option for either. 2. One entry point per mowing session. 3. The mower stays on the D.S. until the M.B. is satisfied the Bat is fully...
