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1. m m 9 erro N Vara m Remarks The guide wire must be placed along the narrow passage to ensure the mower can with ease locate the charging station from the right hand Side of the working area As the right hand area is a small fraction of the total area select Proportion Rarely Area 200 m 50 m in a secondary area Timer 07 00 18 00 Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Proportion Never Guide vvidth Wide Remarks The secondary area is cut using the MAN mode on Wednesday and Saturday 52 English 8 MAINTENANCE 8 Maintenance Check and clean Husqvarna Automower regularly and replace worn parts if necessary to improve operating reliability and to ensure a longer service life See 8 4 Cleaning on page 55 When Automower is first used the blade disc and blades should be inspected once a week If the amount of wear during this period has been low the inspection interval can be increased Itis important that the blade disc rotates easily The edges of the blades should not be damaged The product life of the blades varies immensely and depends for instance on e Operating time and size of the working area Type of grass Type of soil e The presence of objects such as cones windfalls toys tools stones roots and the like The normal life is 1 to 3 months when used
2. Example 3 Work period 1 20 00 06 00 Weekdays Monday to Saturday Standby The mower will operate from Monday 00 01 to Monday 06 00 It starts again on Monday 20 00 and mows at night until 06 00 It continues to mow at night until Saturday 23 59 It rests on Sunday and starts again on Monday 00 01 Operation A C Max 1 The above times are approximate The times depend Charding Standbv B D Min 6 h for instance on grass quality blade sharpness and battery age If the size of the working area allows it the quality of the grass can be further improved if itis cut every other day instead of a few hours every day In addition the grass benefits from resting completely during atleasta three day period once a month English 35 4 USE 4 3 Starting 1 Setthe main switch to the 1 position 2 Press the STOP button to open the control panel cover 3 Enter the PIN code The PIN code request can be disabled For more information about theft protection see 6 5 Security 3 4 Push the Start button 5 Shutthe cover within 10 seconds If the mower is parked in the charging station it will only leave the charging station when the battery Is fully charged and if the timer is set to allow the mower to operate Before the blade disc starts 5 beeps are heard for 2 seconds 4 4 Stopping 1 Press the STOP button Automower stops the blade motor stops and the
3. When any part of the working area s boundary slopes more than 10 cm per distance metre 10 the boundary wire must be routed about 20 cm in on flat ground before the slope starts 24 English 3 INSTALLATION Laying out the boundary wire If you intend to staple down the boundary wire e Cutthe grass very low with a standard robotic lawn mower or a trimmer where the wire is to be laid It will then be easier to lay the wire close to the ground and the risk of the mower cutting the wire or damaging the insulation of the wire is reduced e sure to lay the boundary wire tight to the ground and secure the staples close together with approximately 75 cm between each staple The wire must generally lie close to the ground SO aS not to be cut off before the grass roots have grown over it e Use a hammer to knock down the staples in the ground Exercise care when knocking in the Staples and make sure the wire is not under Strain Avoid forming the wire in sharp bends If the boundary wire is to be buried e sure to place the boundary wire at least 1 cm and a maximum of 20 cm into the ground The wire can be buried for instance using an edge cutter or a straight spade Use the supplied measurement gauge as a guide when you lay out the boundary wire This helps you to easily set the correct distance between the boundary wire and the boundary obstacle The measurement gauge is broken loose from t
4. Action Check the drive wheel and remove the grass or other object Right wheel motor blocked Grass or other object has wrapped around the drive wheel Check the drive wheel and remove the grass or other object Blade disc blocked Grass or other object has wrapped around the blade disc Check the blade disc and remove the grass or other object The blade disc lies in a pool of water Move the mower and if possible prevent the collection of water in the working area No loop signal The transformer is not connected Check the wall socket connection and whether the miniature circuit breaker has tripped Check that the low voltage cable is connected to the charging station The boundary wire is not connected to the charging station Check that the boundary wire connector Is fitted properly to the charging station See 3 5 Connecting the boundary wire on page 27 Boundary wire broken Find out where the break is Replace the damaged section of the loop with a new loop wire and splice using an Original coupler The boundary wire is laid in the wrong direction around an Island Check that the boundary wire has been laid according to the instructions in chapter 3 nstallation The connection between Automower and the charging station has been lost Park Automower in the charging Station and generate a new loop Signal via Security gt New loop signal 3 3
5. In areas more than 300 m in size and longer for smaller areas See 8 7 Blades on page 56 on how to replace the blades IMPORTANT INFORMATION Working with dull blades gives a poorer mowing result The edges of the grass are not cut clean and more energy is needed resulting in Automower not mowing such a large area English 53 8 MAINTENANCE 8 1 Winter storage Automower Automower must be cleaned carefully before putting it away for the winter see 8 4 Cleaning on page 55 Charge the battery fully before winter storage Then set the main switch to 0 Inspection of wear components such as mower blades and bearings in the rear wheel Rectify if necessary to make sure the mower Is in good condition prior to next season Store the mower upright in a dry area free from frost preferably in the mower s original packaging Charging station Store the charging station and transformer indoors The boundary wire and the guide wire can be left in the ground The ends of the wires should be protected from damp by putting them in a container with grease for instance 8 2 Service Leave your Automovvere to a dealer for service prior to winter storage This is essential in order to keep the mower in a good condition e Service usually includes the following Thorough cleaning of the body the chassis the blade disc and all other moving parts e Testing of the mower s function and components Checkin
6. Operation selection 39 5 2 Mullti choice buttons LAL ASL R s s ass se assa eayy asian 39 5 3 Numbers 6 40 5 4 Main SWITCH 0000000005 CO 40 6 Menu functions 41 6 1 Main n aaaaama 7 arrana rierren naranai 41 6 2 Menu structure 42 LL V R RB 43 OA Installation n i 44 076117 roma bl 47 6626 tine AC a ab HP m 49 7 Garden example 50 8 0 53 8 1 Winter storage 5 2222 2 54 0200006 54 8 3 After winter storage sessies 54 BA IS AMIN s 55 8 5 Transport and Temoyalv aa ap da da 56 8 6 In the case of thunderstorms LAL 56 6600 m nam 56 8 8 000 ci 57 9 Trouble shooting once sasn ia as s n 59 21100 TA 59 9 2 Indicator lamp in the charging station 62 7 P O i m E 63 9 4 Finding breaks in the loop wire 5 65 10 Technical data 2226 69 11 Environmental information 69 12 EU declaration of conformity o 70 English 3 MEMO Serial number P
7. WNIP NWN MOUeN 24615 Nid s5um s yes UD z4 UUn skep Z poH d dool M N ebueyd qsed ALq 1591 Spiny q s d gt HOM gt HOM Aun s uoneressul J WI L U 42 English 6 MENU FUNCTIONS 6 3 Timer 1 The lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the best mowing result Consequently it is important to limit the operating time using the timer function if the working area is less than the mower s working capacity When Automower is allowed to mow too much the lawn may appear flattened Besides the mower is subjected to unnecessary wear The timer function is also an ideal means to control during which periods Automower should not mow for example when the children are playing in the garden The factory setting is 07 00 23 00 and it allows mowing every day of the week This is normally a Suitable setting for a 500 m working area When setting the timer calculate that the robot lawn mower mows about 30 m per hour and day Work period 1 to set start and stop times for operating period 1 Work period Enter each required time in hours and minutes and press OK to confirm the entered time Work 2 Work period 2 to set start and stop times for operating period 2 Work days Enter each required time in hours and minutes and press OK to confirm the entered time Reset timer e Work days to select the days the m
8. and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product English 69 12 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 12 EU declaration of conformity EU Declaration of Conformity only applies to Europe Husqvarna AB SE 561 82 Huskvarna Sweden hereby declares that robotic lawnmower Husqvarna Automower 305 from 2012 s serial numbers and onwards the year is clearly stated in plain text on the rating plate with subsequent serial number complies with the requirements of the COUNCIL S DIRECTIVE Directive relating to machinery 2006 42 EC e Directive relating to electromagnetic compatibility 2004 108 EC and applicable supplements The following standards have been applied EN 61000 6 3 emission EN 61000 6 2 and EN 61000 6 1 immunity Huskvarna October 1 2011 Christer Gustavsson Development Manager robotic lawnmowers Authorized representative for Husqvarna AB and responsible for technical documentation 70 English ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS AUTOMOWER is a trademark owned by Husqvarna AB Copyright 2012 HUSQVARNA All rights reserved 115 42 53 26
9. and italics refer to the position of the main switch and the different operating modes on the mower IMPORTANT INFORMATION BR Read through the Operator s Manual carefully 1 and understand the content before using your Automower N WARNING Automower can be dangerous if incorrectly used English 5 1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1 2 Symbols on the product These symbols can be found on the robotic lawn mower Study them carefully e Read through the Operator s Manual carefully and understand the content before using your Automower The warnings and safety instructions in this Operator s Manual must be carefully followed if the mower Is to be used Safely and efficiently e Automower can only start when the main switch is moved to the 7 position and the correct PIN code has been entered Inspection and or maintenance must be carried out with the main Switch set to 0 e Remain ata Safe distance from the Automower when it is running Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating blades Never place your hands or feet close to or under the body when Automower is in operation e Do not ride on Automower e This product conforms to the applicable EU Directives itis not permitted to dispose of this product as normal household waste when it has reached the end of its useful life Ensure that the product is recycled in accordance with local legal requirements e Never use a high pressure wash
10. house wall Mount the transformer with screws in the two attachment points Securing screws are not included Choose screws Suitable for the wall material Mount the transformer at a height such that there is no risk the transformer can become submerged in water minimum 30 cm from the ground The min 30cm 12 transformer must never be placed on the ground IMPORTANT INFORMATION The low voltage cable must not be shortened nor extended IMPORTANT INFORMATION Place the low voltage cable so that the blades on the blade disc can never come in contact with it Installation och anslutning av laddstation 1 Position the charging station in a suitable spot 2 Connect the low voltage cable to the charging Station 3 Connect the transformer s power cable to a 230V wall socket If the wall socket is outdoors it is important that the transformer is protected from direct sunlight 4 Attach the charging station to the ground using the supplied screws Ensure the screws are screwed all the way down in the countersink IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is not permitted to make new holes in the plate Only the existing holes may be used to secure the plate to the ground English 19 3 INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION The transformer may not be exposed to direct sunlight 3 3 Charging the battery As soon as the charging station is connected it is possible to charge the m
11. mower starts to search for the charging station when the battery charge becomes too low Automower does not mow when it is searching for the charging station When Automower searches for the charging station it first searches irregularly for the guide wire Then it follows the guide wire to the charging station turns around just in front of the station and backs into it r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 When the battery is fully charged the mower leaves the charging station and starts mowing in a randomly selected direction within the 90 to 270 exit sector In order to ensure an even cut even in parts of the garden that are hard to reach there are a number of manual settings for how the mower is to leave the charging station see 6 4 Installation 2 When Automower body hits an obstacle the mower reverses and selects a new direction Two sensors one at the front and one atthe back on Automower sense when the mower approaches the boundary wire Automower overruns the wire by up to 28 centimetres before it turns The STOP button on the top of Automower is mainly used to stop the mower when it s running When the STOP button is pressed a cover opens behind which there Is a control panel The STOP button remains depressed until the cover is closed again This acts as Start inhibitor English 13 2 PRESENTATION The control panel on the top of Automower is where you manage all
12. number of menus The control panel consists of a display and a keypad All information is shown on the display and all input is done using the buttons When the stop button has been pressed and the cover is opened the operation window appears to display the clock selected operating mode number of mowing hours battery status and timer setting e The clock shows the current time Date shows the current day The number of operating hours indicates the number of hours since the day of manufacture that Automower has been in operation The time that Automower has spent mowing or looking for the charging station is counted as operating time The texts AUTO MAN or HOME show which mode of operation Is selected The battery status shows the remaining battery charge e The clock icon indicates when the timer settings are set The clock icon is black when the mower is not allowed to mow due to a timer setting and it is white when the mower is allowed to cut The MENU text illustrates that the main menu can be reached by pressing the multi choice button that is located under the text The keypad consists of four groups of buttons operation selection button multi choice buttons numbers and Start button 38 English HUTO 07 July 09 26 5 CONTROL PANEL 5 1 Operation selection The operation sele
13. the first attempt it will automatically try again The installation is not approved if the mower needs two or more attempts to dock with the charging station In this case check that the charging station the boundary wire and the guide wire are installed in accordance with the instructions in Chapters 3 2 3 4 and 3 6 The mower will stay in the charging station until Auto or mode is selected See 5 1 Operation selection on page 39 The guide system must first be calibrated if the above test is to provide a satisfactory result See 3 8 First Start up and calibration on page 32 English 33 4 USE 4 Use 4 1 Charging a discharged battery When Husqvarna Automower is new or has been Stored for a long period the battery will not be charged and needs to be charged before starting Charging takes approximately 80 to 100 minutes 1 Setthe main switch to the 1 position 2 Place Automower in the charging station Open the cover and slide the mower in as far as possible to ensure proper contact between the mower and the charging station 3 display shows a message that charging Is in progress N WARNING Read the safety instructions before you start your Automovver N WARNING Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating blades Never put your hands or feet close to or under the body when the motor is running 34 English 4 USE 4 2 Using the timer The lawn shoul
14. the movver settings Open the control panel cover by pressing down the STOP button When the main switch is set to position 1 for the first time a start up sequence begins which includes language selection time format date format and the four digit PIN code and setting the time and date see 3 8 First start up and calibration on page 32 After this the selected PIN code must be entered every time the main switch is setto 1 See 6 5 Security 3 on page 47 Movement pattern The mower s movement pattern is irregular and is determined by Automower itself A movement pattern is never repeated This mowing system means the lawn is mown equally without any mowing lines Locating the charging station Automower runs irregularly until it reaches the guide wire The mower then follows the guide wire in to the charging station The guide wire is a cable that is laid from the charging station towards for instance a remote part of the working area or through a narrow passage to be then connected with the boundary wire For more information see 3 6 Installation of the guide wire 14 English 3 INSTALLATION 3 Installation This chapter describes how you install the Husqvarna Automower Before starting the installation read the previous chapter 2 Presentation Read also through this entire chapter before beginning the installation
15. ANT INFORMATION Make sure that there is always at least 75 cm of free space to the left of the guide wire as seen facing the charging station 28 English Placement and connection of the guide vvire 3 INSTALLATION Draw the wire through the slot in the bottom of the charger plate Fitthe connector to the guide wire in the same way as for the boundary wire in 3 5 Connecting the boundary wire Connect it to the contact pin on the charging station that is labelled guide Route the guide wire at least 2 metres straight out from the front edge of the charging plate If the guide wire must be laid in a passage the mower follows the guide wire on the same side of the wire to and from the charging station This means thatthe guide wire is to the right of the mower when the mower travels to the charging station while it is to the left of the mower when the mower travels away from the station 4 1 3 English 29 3 INSTALLATION n the passage the guide wire must therefore be placed so that the mower has as much Space to run in as possible The distance Maximum between the boundary wire and the guide wire distance must however be at least 30 cm At least 30 cm If the guide wire has to be installed on a steep slope itis an advantage to lay the wire at an angle to the Slope This makes it easier for the mower to follow the guide wire on the slope Avoid laying the
16. Check that the correct Proportion value is selected See 6 4 Installation 2 on page 44 Working area too large Try limiting the working area or extending the working time see 6 3 Timer 1 on page 43 Dull blades Replace all the blades and screws so that the rotating parts are balanced See 8 7 Blades on page 56 Long grass in relation to the set cutting height Increase the cutting height and then successively lower Accumulation of grass by the blade disc or around the motor shaft Check that the blade disc rotates freely and easily If not screw off the blade disc and remove grass and foreign objects See 8 4 Cleaning Automower runs at the wrong time The clock on Automower needs to be set Set the clock see 6 6 Settings 4 on page 49 The start and stop times for mowing are incorrect Reset the start time and stop time settings for mowing see 6 3 Timer 1 on page 43 English 63 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Automovver vibrerar Cause Ac on Damaged blades lead to imbalance in the cutting system Inspect the blades and screws and replace them if necessary See 8 7 Blades on page 56 Many blades in the same position lead to imbalance in the cutting system Check that only one blade Is fitted at each screw Automower moves but the blade disc does not rotate Automower is looking for the charging station No ac
17. Disturbances from metal objects fences reinforcement steel or buried cables close by Try moving the boundary wire English 59 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING Message Trapped Cause Automower has got caught in something Action Free Automower and rectify the reason for it getting trapped Automower gets stuck behind a number of obstacles Check if there are any obstacles which make it hard for Automower to move on from this place Outside working area The boundary wire connections to the charging station are crossed Check that the boundary wire Is connected correctly The boundary wire Is too close to the edge of the working area Check that the boundary wire has been laid according to the instructions in chapter 3 Installation The working area slopes too much Check that the boundary wire has been laid according to the instructions in chapter 3 Installation The boundary wire has been routed the wrong way around an island Check that the boundary wire has been laid according to the instructions in chapter 3 Installation Disturbances from metal objects fences reinforcement steel or buried cables close by Try moving the boundary wire The mower finds it hard to distinguish the signal from an Automower installation close by Park A in the charging station and generate a new loop signal via Security gt New loop signal 3 3 Low bat
18. HUSQVARNA AUTOMOWER 305 OPERATOR S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction and Safety 5 Tes AP WM 00 011 d n ees 5 1 2 Symbols OM the DTO U 6 1 3 Symbols in the Operator s Manual 5 7 1 4 Safety instructions 8 2 Presentation 10 2 1 Whats what 11 Rec b l 12 3 instalation UDAR AR dak 15 1 70 00 aa dd 15 3 2 Installation of the charging station 16 3 3 Charging the battery 20 3 4 Installation of the boundary wire 21 3 5 Connecting the boundary 27 3 6 Installation of the guide wire assisen 28 3 7 Checking the installation 31 3 8 First start up and Calibration A S sss sssi isiss li 32 3 9 Test docking with the charging station 33 TN caper easier ese gv awison 34 4 1 Charging a discharged battery 34 42 Usmo T C HET 35 4 0 36 AA 770777 000 770707717 57707000006605157 09070 36 36 4 6 Adjusting the cutting height ss 2222 37 5 Control panel 38
19. How the installation is made also affects how well Automovvere will work It is therefore important to plan the installation carefully Planning is simplified if you make a sketch of the working area including all obstacles This makes it easier to see the ideal positions for the charging Station the boundary wire and the guide wire Draw on the sketch where the boundary and guide wires should be routed In chapter 7 Garden examples there are examples of installations Visit also www automower com for further descriptions and tips regarding installation Carry out the installation in the following steps 3 1 Preparations 3 2 Installation of the charging station 3 3 Charging the battery 3 4 Installation of the boundary wire 3 5 Connecting the boundary wire 3 6 Installation of the guide wire 3 7 Checking the installation 3 8 First start up and calibration 3 9 Test docking with the charging station The charging station and boundary and guide wires must be connected to be able to carry out a complete Start up 3 1 Preparations 1 Ifthe lawn in the proposed working area is taller than 10 cm mow it using a normal robotic lawn mower Then collect the clippings 2 Read carefully through all the steps before the installation 3 Check that all parts for the installation are included The numbers in brackets refer to the detail diagram 2 1 What s what e Operator s Manual 24 e Automower e Charging stat
20. IN code Dealer Dealer s telephone number If the mower is unexpectedly stolen it is important to notify your dealer of this Provide the serial number of the mower so that is can be registered as stolen in the central systems at Husqvarna AB It is an important step in theft protection procedure which reduces interest in the buying and selling of stolen mowers www automower com 4 English 1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1 Introduction and safety 1 1 Introduction Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product To get the best results from your Husqvarna Automower requires knowledge of its function This Operator s Manual contains important information about the mower how it must be installed and how to use it As a complement to this Operator s Manual there is more information available on the Automower www automower com website www automower com Here you can find more help and guidance in its use Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance and function of products without prior notice The following system is used in the Operator s Manual to make this easier e Text written in italics is a text that is shown on the mower s display or is a reference to another section of the Operator s Manual e Words written in bold are one of the buttons on the mower s keypad e Words written in UPPERCASE
21. and make sure you understand the instructions before using the robotic lawn mower It is not permitted to modify the original design of Automower All modifications are made at your own risk Check that there are no stones branches tools toys or other objects on the lawn that can damage the blades and cause the mower to Stop Start Automower according to the instructions When the main switch is in the 7 position make sure to keep your hands and feet away from the rotating blades Never put your hands and feet under the mower Never lift up Automower or carry it around when the main switch is in the 7 position Do not let persons who do not know how Automower works and behaves use the mower Never use Automower if persons especially children or pets are in the immediate vicinity Do not put anything on top of Automower or its charging station Do not allow Automower to be used with a defective blade disc or body Neither should it be used with defective blades screws nuts or cables Do not use Automower if the main switch does not work Always switch off the Automower using the main switch when the mower is not in use Automower can only start when the main switch is setto 7 and the correct PIN code has been entered Automower must never be used at the same time as a sprinkler In this case use the timer function see 6 3 Timer 1 on page 43 so the mower and Sprinkler never run simul
22. arging station but will mow until the battery runs out When the battery is flat the mower will stop and the Needs manual charging message will appear in the display Then place the mower in the charging Station to charge the battery If the main working area has to be cut after charging it is appropriate to switch the operation mode to Auto before placing the mower in the charging station English 23 3 INSTALLATION Passages when mowing Long and narrow passages and areas narrower than 1 5 2 metres should be avoided When the Automower mows there Is a risk that it travels around in the passage or area for a period of time The lawn will then look flattened Slopes The boundary wire can be laid across a slope that Slants less than 10 The boundary wire should not be laid across a slope that is steeper than 10 96 There is a risk of Automower finding it difficult to turn there The mower will then stop and show the fault message Outside working area The risk is at its greatest in damp weather conditions as the wheels can slip on the wet grass However the boundary wire can be laid across a Slope steeper than 10 when there is an obstacle that Automower can be permitted to collide with for example a fence or a dense hedge Automower can mow areas inside the working area that Slope up to 25 cm per distance metre 25 Areas that slope more must be demarcated by the boundary wire
23. arrow follows this to and from the charging station The area Guide width beside the wire which the mower then uses Is called Weda the Corridor Remote start Automower has a default setting for medium wide Wide corridors To further reduce the risk of tracks forming Test settings itis recommended to selecta wide corridor in working areas where itis possible to do so IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always use as wide a guide width as possible The Narrow setting must only be used when none of the other settings can be used in the working area in question Wide 2 1 1 In a wide corridor Automower mows at various distances to the guide wire A garden thatis open and free of narrow passages should have a wide corridor to minimise the risk of tracks forming Medium 2 1 2 In a medium wide corridor Automower travels close to and far away from the guide wire but not as far away from the guide wire as is the case when a wide corridor is selected The medium corridor setting should be selected for a garden with obstacles close to the guide wire and or passages that do not allow for a wide corridor 44 English 6 MENU FUNCTIONS Narrovv 2 1 3 With a narrow corridor Automower runs straight over the guide wire The Narrow corridor setting is not normally recommended but in a garden with one or many narrow passages a narrow corridor may be the only option The Narrow corridor setting increases th
24. at the ends are visible through the transparent area on the other side of the coupler Now press down the button on top of the coupler fully Use a pair of pliers if the button on the coupler is difficult to press down by hand IMPORTANT INFORMATION Twinned cables or a screw terminal block that is insulated with insulation tape are not satisfactory splices Soil moisture will cause the conductors to oxidise and after a while result in a broken circuit 26 English 3 INSTALLATION 3 5 Connecting the boundary wire Connect the boundary wire to the charging station IMPORTANT INFORMATION The boundary wire must not be crossed when connecting to the charging station The right hand wire end must be connected to the right hand pin on the charging station and the left hand wire end to the left pin Place the cable ends in the connector e Open the connector e Place the wire in the connector grip 2 Press the connector together using a pair of pliers Press until you hear a click SS Boy f 3 Cutoff any surplus boundary wire Cut 1 2 cm above respective connectors 4 Press the connector onto the contact pin marked A on the charging station IMPORTANT INFORMATION The right hand connector must be connected to the right hand metal pin on the charging station and the left hand wire end to the left connector English 27 3 INSTALLATION 3 6 Installation of the guide wire The guide wir
25. ation 62 English 9 3 Symptom 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING If your Automower does not work as expected follow the troubleshooting guide below There is a FAQ Frequently Asked Questions on www automower com which provides more detailed answers to a number of standard questions It you still cannot find the reason for the fault contact the local dealer Symptom The robotic lawn mower has difficulty docking with the charging station Cause The boundary wire is notlaid in a long Straight line that is far enough out from the charging station Action Check that the charging station has been installed according to the instructions in 3 2 Installation of the charging station on page 16 The guide wire is not inserted in the Slot at the bottom of the charging Station Itis absolutely critical for operation that the guide wire is perfectly straight and is in the correct position under the charging station Therefore make Sure that the guide wire is always in its slot in the charging station See 3 6 Installation of the guide wire The charging station is on a slope Place the charging station ona Surface that is entirely level See 3 2 Installation of the charging station on page 16 Uneven mowing results Automower works too few hours per day Increase the mowing time see 6 3 Timer 1 on page 43 The proportion setting is incorrect in relation to the layout of the working area
26. bstacles Area 500m2 A number of islands and a 25 slope Timer 07 00 23 00 factory setting Monday Sunday Proportion Rarely factory setting Guide vvidth Medium Remarks Place the charging station in the lower part of the working area Lay the guide wire at an angle over the Steep slope Area Timer Proportion Guide width Remarks 200m L shaped garden with charging station installed in the narrow area Contains a couple of islands 07 00 23 00 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Often Medium As most of the working area can easily be reached by the mower following the guide wire out from the charging station select Proportion Often 3 m 10ft English 51 7 GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area Timer Proportion Guide width Remarks 250m U shaped garden linked with a narrow passage 07 00 23 00 Monday Friday Medium Medium The guide wire must be placed along the narrow passage to ensure the mower can with ease locate the charging station from the left hand Side of the working area As the left hand area is nearly half of the total area select Proportion Medium Area Timer Proportion Guide width 150m2 Unsymmetrical working area with a narrow passage and a number of islands 07 00 17 00 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Rarely factory setting Medium
27. control panel cover opens Restart 1 Push the Start button 2 Shutthe cover within 10 seconds Automower Starts automatically 4 5 Switching off 1 Press the STOP button 2 Setthe main switch to the 0 position Always switch Automovvere off using the main switch if it requires maintenance or if the mower must be moved outside the working area 36 English 4 USE 4 6 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height can be varied from MIN 2 cm to MAX 5 cm During the first week after a new installation the cutting height must be set to MAX to avoid damaging the loop wire After this the cutting height can be lowered one step every week until the desired cutting height has been reached If the grass is long itis appropriate to let Automower Start mowing at the MAX cutting height Once the grass is shorter you can gradually lower the cutting height To adjust the cutting height 1 Press the STOP button to stop the mower and open the cover 2 Tum the height adjustment knob to the required position The selected position is indicated by the orange column that can be seen by the knob through the window Turn anti clockwise to raise the cutting height e Turn clockwise to lower the cutting height English 37 5 CONTROL PANEL 5 Control panel All forms of commands and settings for Husqvarna Automower are made via the control panel All functions are accessed via a
28. ction button is symbolised by a house When the button has been pressed the selected operation mode is shown in the display By consecutively pressing the button many times one can choose between three different operation modes 1 HOME Sends the mower to the charging station It remains here until another operation mode is selected The text Home is shown in the operation window When the battery is fully charged the mower will remain parked in the charging station The Home setting is also used after a new installation or changes are made to an existing installation to test if the mower can follow the guide wire and dock with the charging station See 3 9 Test docking with the charging station on page 33 2 AUTO The standard automatic operation mode where Automower mows and charges automatically 3 MAN When cutting secondary areas see 3 4 Installation of the boundary wire on page 21 the MAN setting must be used If MAN is selected and the mower is started when itis out on the lawn it will mow until the battery runs out It will then stop and the Needs manual charging message will appear The mower must then be moved manually to the charging station and then started manually after charging If the mower charges in the MAN mode it will fully charge move about 20 cm out of the charging station and then stop This indicates that it is charged and ready to start mowing If the main working area has to be cut aft
29. cutting height has been reached A defective splicing of the loop cable can also lead to disruptions first several weeks after the splice was formed A faulty splice can for example be the result of the original coupler not being pressed together hard enough with a pair of pliers or a coupler of lower quality than original coupler has been used Please first check all Known splices before further troubleshooting is done A wire break can be located by gradually halving the distance of the loop where the break may have occurred until there is only a very short section of the wire left 1 Make sure the indicator lamp in the charging Station flashes blue which indicates a break in the boundary loop See 9 2 Indicator lamp in the charging station on page 62 2 Check that the boundary wire connections to the charging station are properly connected and not damaged Check that the indicator lamp in the charging station is still flashing blue Power A2 A1 Guide English 65 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING 3 Connect the charging station to the povver Supply Switch the connections between the guide wire and the boundary wire in the charging Station a Switch connection Al and Guide If the indicator lamp flashes yellow then the break is somewhere on the boundary wire between Al and the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire thick black line in the illustration b Put Al and Guide back in their
30. d not be cut too often to obtain the best mowing result Use the timer function see 24h 6 3 Timer 1 on page 43 to avoid a downtrodden lawn and to get the maximum life from your Automower When setting the timer calculate that Automower mows around 30 m per hour and day For example if the working area is 300 m the mower must operate for 10 hours a day The factory setting for the timer is 07 00 23 00 and it Can operate every day of the week This setting Is Suitable for a working area of about 500 m The Automower has an inbuilt rest period of at least 8 hours a day The rest period provides for instance a good opportunity to water or play games on the lawn If the timer setting is divided into two work periods the rest period can be divided into a number of periods The maximum operating time can however be a maximum of up to 16 hours When in operation the mower alternates between mowing and charging Operation Example 1 Work period 1 07 00 23 00 Weekdays All days The factory setting ensures that the mower begins 24h cutting the lawn at 07 00 The mower is parked in the D charging station from 22 00 and rests until it starts cutting again at 07 00 Standby Example 2 Work period 1 08 00 16 00 Work period 2 20 00 23 00 Weekdays All days The mower will operate for the times specified in the work period as the total operating time is 11 hours and does not exceed the maximum of 16 hours
31. e is a wire that is laid away from the charging station for instance out towards a remote part of the working area or through a narrow passage and then connected with the boundary wire The guide wire is used by the mower to find Its way back to the charging station but also to guide the mower to remote areas of the garden To ensure an even cut over the entire lawn the mower can follow the guide wire from the charging station to the guide wire connection in the boundary wire and Start mowing there Depending on the garden layout one should adjust how often the mower is to follow the guide wire from the charging station See 6 4 Installation 2 on page 44 The mower must be run at varying distances from the guide wire to reduce the risk of tracks forming when the mower follows the guide wire to from the charging Station The area beside the wire which the mower then uses is called the Corridor The mower always runs to the left of the guide wire as seen facing the charging station Thus the corridor is to the left of the guide wire The corridor is 50 cm wide When installing it is therefore important to have at least 75 cm free space to the left of the guide wire and at least 25 cm free space to the right of the guide wire as seen facing the charging station Itis not allowed to lay the guide wire closer than 30 cm from the boundary wire The guide wire as the boundary wire can be stapled to or buried in the ground IMPORT
32. e risk for tracks forming along the guide wire IMPORTANT INFORMATION The distance the mower maintains from the guide wire varies depending on the layout of the working area Use the Test IN 2 3 1 function to ensure that the wide corridor setting can be used in the garden in question Remote start 2 2 One important function with the guide wire is the Capacity to steer the mower to remote garden areas when required This function is very useful in gardens where for instance the front and back are joined by a Proportion Rarely narrow passage Never With this function activated any option other than Average Never is selected the mower will at times follow the guide wire from the charging station to the remote area and begin cutting there e Proportion 2 2 1 How often the mower must follow the guide wire from the charging station is selected as a proportion of the total number of times it leaves the charging station At all other times the movver leaves the charging station in the standard manner and starts to cut Often Always The following five options can be selected Never 0 Rarely approx 20 Average approx 50 Often approx 80 Always 100 Select the percentage that corresponds to size of the remote area relative to the total working area If the remote area is for instance less than half of the total working area then Rarely must be selected If the remote a
33. ent more wire can be purchased with a connector and spliced onto the existing wire The maximum permitted length for the loop wire is 250 m 10 English 2 PRESENTATION 2 1 VVhats what The numbers in the picture correspond to 1 Body 2 Cover to display keypad and cutting height adiustment 3 Stop button Lock button for opening the cover 4 Contact strip 5 LED for operation check of the charging station boundary wire and guide wire 6 Charging station 7 Handle 8 Battery cover 9 Blade disc 10 Chassis box with electronics battery and motors 11 Main switch 12 Rear wheel 13 Charging strip 14 15 16 Li 18 19 20 2l 22 23 24 Keypad Display Loop wire for boundary wire and guide wire Low voltage cable Connector for the loop wire Nails for securing the charging station Transformer Staples Measurement gauge for help when installing the boundary wire the measurement gauge is broken loose from the box Coupler for the loop wire Operator s Manual English 11 2 PRESENTATION 2 2 Function Capacity Automovvert is recommended for lawns up to 500 m in Size How big an area Automower can keep cut depends primarily on the condition of the blades and the type growth and moisture of the grass The shape of the garden Is also significant If the garden mainly consists of open lawns Automower can mow more per h
34. er charging itis appropriate to switch the operation mode to Auto before placing the mower in the charging station 5 2 Multi choice buttons The three multi choice buttons offer various functions among others depending on where in the menu Structure you are The button function is shown at the very bottom of the display Example If you are in the main menu the left button can be used to go back the middle button confirms any selections and the right button helps you to scroll the menu English 39 5 CONTROL PANEL 5 3 Numbers The number keys are used for instance to enter the PIN code or time settings The number keys can also be used to enter a number series for shortcuts to the various menus For more information on number series see 6 7 Main menu on page 41 5 4 Main switch Set the main switch in the 7 position to start Automower Set the main switch in the 0 position when the mower is not in use or work is being carried out on the blade disc When the main switch is setin the 0 position the motors on the mower cannot start 40 English 6 MENU FUNCTIONS 6 Menu functions 6 1 Main menu The main menu consists of four options Timer 1 e Installation 2 e Security 3 Settings 4 There are a number of submenus under each option You can access all the functions to set Automower settings via these Brow
35. er or even running water to clean Automower 6 English 1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1 3 Symbols in the Operator s Manual These symbols can be found in the Operator s Manual Study them carefully e Tum the main switch to before carrying out any inspections and or maintenance e Always wear protective gloves when working with the movver s underframe e Never use a high pressure washer or even running water to clean Automower e A warning box indicates a risk of personal injury exist especially when the stated instructions are WARNING not followed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX An information box indicates a risk of material damage exist especially when the stated IMPORTANT INFORMATION instructions are not followed The box is also used where there is a risk of user error XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX English 7 1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1 4 Safety instructions Use This robotic lawn mower is designed to mow grass in open and level ground areas It may only be used with the equipment recommended by the manufacturer All other types of use are incorrect The manufacturer s instructions with regard to operation maintenance and repair must be followed precisely The robotic lawn mower may only be operated maintained and repaired by persons that are fully conversant with its special characteristics and Safety regulations Please read the Operator s Manual carefully
36. etting Reset customer setting 7 GARDEN EXAMPLE 7 Garden example Proposed installation and settings The mower s behaviour is controlled to a certain extent by what settings are made Adapting the mower s garden settings according to the shape of the garden makes it easier for the mower to frequently reach all parts of the garden and in doing so achieve a perfect mowing result Different gardens require different settings The following pages outline a number of examples of gardens with installation and setting proposals There are more garden examples on www automower com For more detailed information about the various settings see chapter 6 Menu functions IMPORTANT INFORMATION The default setting for the robotic lawn mower has been chosen to work in as many different gardens as possible The settings only need to be adjusted when special installation conditions exist Proposals for installation and settings Area 150m Open and level area Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Proportion Never Guide width Wide Remarks The timer should be used to prevent the grass looking trampled since the area is less than the maximum Capacity of the mower 50 English 7 GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area 500m Open area Timer 07 00 23 00 factory setting Monday Sunday Proportion Never Guide width Wide Remarks Open area without difficult o
37. g and if required replacement of wear items such as blades and bearings e Testing of the mower s battery capacity as well as a recommendation of change if necessary e f necessary the dealer can also load Automower with new software possibly including newly added features 8 3 After winter storage During a service the dealer can clean the mower thoroughly test its function and components as well as replace wear parts if necessary If the charging or contact strips appear to be burnt clean them using fine grade emery cloth Check that the mower s time and date are correct 54 English 8 MAINTENANCE 8 4 Cleaning Itis important to keep Automower clean A mower with large amounts of grass stuck to it will not cope as well with slopes It is recommended to clean using a brush and a Spray with water IMPORTANT INFORMATION Never use a high pressure washer or even running water to clean Automower Solvent must never be used when cleaning Underframe and blade disc 1 Setthe main switch to the 0 position 2 Wear protective gloves 3 Lift Automovver6 onto its side ill 4 Clean the blade disc and underframe using e g a dish brush Atthe same time check that the blade disc rotates freely in relation to the foot protection cover If long blades of grass or other objects find their way in these may impede the blade disc Evena Slight braking effect leads to a higher consumption of ene
38. he PIN code 3 Place the mower in the charging station as requested in the display The mower will now start the guide calibration by leaving the charging Station and following the guide wire to the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire to begin mowing there Check that the mower can follow the guide wire all the way If it cannot this may be due to an incorrectly installed guide wire In this case check that the installation Is performed as described in chapter 3 6 Installation of the guide wire on page 28 32 English 3 9 Test docking vvith the charging station 3 INSTALLATION Before using the mower check that it can follow the guide wire all the way to the charging station and easily docks with the charging station Perform the test below 1 Open the control panel cover by pressing the STOP button Place the mower close to the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire Place the mower about 2 metres from the guide wire facing the guide wire Select Home mode by pressing the house symbol key and pressing OK when the cursor is at Home Press Start and close the cover Check that the mower follows the guide wire all the way to the charging station and that it docks with the charging station The test is approved only if the mower is able to follow the guide wire the entire distance to the charging station and docks at the first attempt If the mower is unable to dock on
39. he box IMPORTANT INFORMATION Extra wire must not be placed in coils outside the boundary wire This can disrupt Automower Loop for connecting the guide wire To facilitate the connection of the guide wire to the boundary wire it is recommended to create a loop with about 20 cm of extra boundary wire at the point where the guide wire will later be connected It is a good idea to plan where the guide wire will be placed before laying out the boundary wire See 3 6 Installation of the guide wire on page 28 English 25 3 INSTALLATION Laying the boundary wire in towards the charging station The boundary wire must be laid in line with the rear end of the charging station If the boundary wire is laid in any other way the robotic lawn mower may find it hard to find the charging station Min 1 5m e Min 1 5m p n many cases the straight vvire section to the left of the charging station can be reduced to 1 metre Depending on how the boundary wire is laid in the rest of the installation the straight wire section to the right of the charging station may need to be extended in certain cases J oining the boundary wire Use an original coupler if the boundary wire is not long enough and needs to be spliced t is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection Insert both wire ends in the coupler Check that the wires are fully inserted into the coupler so th
40. ion 6 Loop wire for the boundary wire and guide wire 16 English 15 3 INSTALLATION e Transformer 20 e Low voltage cable 17 e Staples 21 e Connector for the loop wire 18 e Screws for the charging station 19 e Measurement gauge 22 e Solderless coupler for the loop wire 23 During installation you will also need e Hammer plastic mallet to simplify putting the Staples in the ground Combination pliers for cutting the boundary wire and pressing the contact units together Edge cutter straight spade if the boundary wire must be buried Installation of the charging Station 3 2 Installation of the charging station Ideal position of the charging station Take the following aspects into consideration when identifying the best location for the charging station e Allow for 3 metres of free space in front of the O charging station Min 1 5m Min 1 5m p e It must be possible to lay atleast 1 5 metres of boundary wire straight out to the right and left of the charging station e Close to a wall socket The supplied low voltage cable is 10 metres long A level surface to place the charging station on Protection from water spray for instance from irrigation Protection from direct sunlight Place in the lower part of a working area that has a major slope e Possible requirement to keep the charging Station out of sight for outsiders An
41. lly that the blades and blade disc are not damaged Replace all blades and screws at the same time if necessary so that the rotating parts are balanced see 8 7 Blades English 9 2 PRESENTATION 2 Presentation This chapter contains information that is important to be aware of when planning the installation An installation of Husqvarna Automower includes four main components e The Automower is a robotic lawn mower that mows the lawn by essentially operating ina random pattern The mower is powered by a maintenance free battery e Charging station where your Automower returns when the charge level in the battery becomes too low The charging station has three functions e To send control signals along the boundary wire e Sending control signals in the guide wire so that Automower can find the charging station e To charge Automower battery e Transformer which is connected between the charging station and a 230V wall socket The transformer is connected to the wall socket and to the charging station using a 10 m long low voltage cable The low voltage cable must not be Shortened or extended e Wire laid in a loop around Automower working area The boundary wire is laid around the edges of the lawn and around objects and plants that the mower must not run into The wire is also used as the guide wire e The wire supplied with the installation is 150 m long If this is not suffici
42. long the ditch stone edging will not be mown 20 cm 8 If the working area borders against a flat path or the like that lies level with the lawn it is possible to allow Automower to run a little over the path The boundary wire should then be laid 5 cm from the edge of the path All the grass along the side of the pavement will be cut When the working area is divided by a flat slab path that is level with the lawn it is possible to allow Automower to run over the path It can be an advantage to lay the boundary wire under the slabs The boundary wire can also be laid in the joint between the slabs Note The Automower must never run over gravel mulch or similar material which can damage the blades IMPORTANT INFORMATION If the working area is adjacent to water bodies slopes precipices or a public road the boundary wire must be supplemented with a fence or the like The height must then be at least 15 cm This will prevent Automovver from ending up outside the working area under any circumstances 22 English 3 INSTALLATION Boundaries within the working area Use the boundary wire to demarcate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles that can not withstand a collision for example flower beds and fountains Run the cable out to the area route it around the area to be demarcated and then back along the same route If staples are used the wire should be laid under the sa
43. low light interruption in the guide wire no guide signal e Flashing red light interruption in the charging Station s antenna plate no remote signal available The fault should be rectified by an authorized dealer e Steady blue light weak signal This may depend on the boundary wire being over 250 m in length or that the wire is damaged If the mower still works this is not a problem e Steady red light fault in a circuit board in the charging station The fault should be rectified by an authorized dealer See 9 2 Indicator lamp in the charging station on page 62 if the lamp does not indicate a solid green light English 31 3 INSTALLATION 3 8 First start up and calibration Before the mower is operated a start up sequence in the mower s menu must be carried out as well as an automatic calibration of the guide signal The calibration is also a good test to see that the installation of the guide wire has been done in such a way that the mower can easily follow the guide wire from the charging station 1 Setthe main switch to the 1 position 2 Open the control panel cover by pressing the STOP button A start up sequence begins when the Automower is Started for the first time The following is requested e Language e Time format e Current time e Date format Date e Four digit PIN code All combinations except 0000 are permitted IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use Memo on page 4 to make a note of t
44. lowing operating settings are available via this selection in the main menu Time 6 Date 4 1 to set the current time and date and the required time and date format e Language 4 2 to select which language is to be used in the menus e Reset customer settings 4 3 to reset the mower to the settings it had when it left the factory Time amp Date 4 1 e This function allows you to set current time and required time format in Automower Time 4 2 1 Enter the correct time and press OK to exit Time format 4 2 2 Place the cursor at the required time format 12h24h Press OK to exit Date 4 3 1 Enter correct date and press OK to exit Date format 4 3 2 Place the cursor at the required date YYYY MM DD year month day MM DD YYYY month day year DD MM YYYY day month year Press OK to exit Language 4 2 Set language with this function To select language Place the cursor at Language and press OK Place the cursor at the required language and press OK Reset customer setting 4 3 This function allows you to reset Automower to the default settings it had when it left the factory Select Reset customer settings in the menu and press OK Enter the correct PIN code and press OK Time amp Date Security Language Settings Reset customer setting Time Time amp Date Time format Date Reset customer setting Date format Language Reset customer s
45. me lock This function entails that Automower cannot be Started after 30 days without first entering the correct PIN code When the 30 days has passed Automower will continue to mow as normal but the Enter PIN code message appears when the cover is opened Enter your code again and press OK PIN request This function means that the mower requests a PIN code when the main switch is set to 7 and each time the cover is opened The correct PIN code must be entered to use the mower If the wrong PIN code is entered 5 times in succession the mower is blocked for a time The blockage time Is extended for every new incorrect attempt Alarm This function means that an alarm sounds if the PIN code Is not entered within 10 seconds after the STOP button has been pressed or the mower has been lifted up for any reason A ticking noise indicates that the PIN code must be entered to prevent triggering the alarm The alarm can be turned off at any time by entering the correct PIN code New loop signal 3 3 The loop signal is randomly selected to create a unique link between the mower and the charging Station In rare cases there may be a need to generate a new signal for instance If two adjacent installations have a very similar signal Change PIN code e Park the mower in the charging station New loop signal e Select New loop signal in the menu and press OK 48 English 6 MENU FUNCTIONS 6 6 Settings 4 The fol
46. me staple on the return route When the boundary wire to and from the island are close together the mower can drive over the wire Obstacles that can withstand a collision for example trees or bushes higher than 15 cm do not need to be demarcated by the boundary wire Automovvere will turn when it collides with this type of obstacle To achieve careful and silent operation it is recommended to isolate all fixed objects in and around the working area The boundary wire may not be crossed on its way to and from an island Obstacles that slope slightly for example stones or large trees with raised roots should be demarcated or removed Automower can otherwise slide up onto this kind of obstacle causing the blades to be damaged Secondary areas If the working area consists of two areas which the mower has difficulty travelling between It is recommended to set up a secondary area Instances of this are 25 slopes or a passage that is narrower than 60 cm Run the boundary wire then around the secondary area so that it forms an island outside of the main area The Automower must be moved manually between the main and secondary area when the lawn in the secondary area has to be cut The MAN operation mode must be used as the lawn mower cannot travel on its own from the secondary area to the charging Station See 5 7 Operation selection on page 39 In this mode the Automower will never look for the ch
47. nd to calculate the distance from the charging station to a remote area To test the settings for Remote start 2 2 Park Automower in the charging station and select Test OUT 2 3 2 The mower will then leave the charging station straight away along the guide wire and begin mowing after the designated distance If there is a passage that the mower cannot get through the settings in Guide width 2 1 ought to be changed from Wide to Medium If required the setting can also be changed to Narrow The Narrow guide width setting should only be used if none of the other settings work for this installation When the Test OUT function is activated the mower travels the farthest distance from the wire allowed by the selected guide width The figure here shows how the Automower travels through a passage when Guide width is set to Medium and not to Wide To find out the distance from the charging station to a remote area 46 English 6 MENU FUNCTIONS State a distance that easily exceeds the true distance The maximum distance that can be stated is 500 metres Place Automower in the charging station and select Test OUT 2 3 2 The mower will immediately leave the charging station The distance will be shown on the display stated in metres as the mower runs Stop the mower at the required position and note the distance Enter the number of metres Shown in Distance for the area in question Drive past wire 2 4 The f
48. on of the guide wire on page 28 Charging station The contact between the charging Place Automower in the charging blocked strips and contact strips may be poor station and check that the charging and Automower has made a number _ strips and contact strips make good of charging attempts contact An object is obstructing Automower Remove the object Stuck in charging There is an object in the way of Remove the object station Automower preventing it from leaving the charging station Upside down Automower leans too much or has Turn the mower the right way up turned over Needs manual Automower is set in MAN operating Park the mower in the charging charging mode Station This behaviour is normal no action required Next start hh mm The timer setting prevents the mower Change the timer settings See from operating 6 3 Timer 1 on page 43 The rest period is in progress The mower has to be in the charging Station for at least 8 hours a day This behaviour is normal and no action Is required English 61 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9 2 Indicator lamp in the charging station For a fully functional installation the indicator lamp in the charging station must emit a solid green light If something else appears follow the troubleshooting guide below There is more troubleshooting help on www automower com If you still need help with troubleshooting please contact the local deale
49. original positions Then switch A2 and Guide If the indicator lamp flashes yellow then the break Is Somewhere on the boundary wire between A2 and the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire thick black line in the illustration 66 English 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING a Assume that the indicator lamp blinked yellovv in test a above Reset all connections to their original positions Then disconnect A2 Connect a new loop wire to A2 Connect the other end of this new loop wire somewhere at the centre of the installation If the indicator lamp is green or flashing yellow then the break Is somewhere in the wire between the disconnected end to the point where the new wire is connected thick black line in the illustration below In that case move the connection for the new wire closer to the disconnected end roughly at the middle of the suspected wire section and check again if the indicator lamp Is green or flashes yellow Continue until only a very short section of the wire remains which is the difference between a flashing blue light and a solid green light b If the indicator lamp flashed yellow in test 3b above a similar test is carried out but with the new loop wire connected to Al instead English 67 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING 5 When the break is found the damaged section must be replaced with a new wire The damaged section can be cut out if itis possible to sho
50. our than if the garden consists of several small lawns separated by trees flower beds and passages A fully charged Automower mows for 30 to 70 minutes depending on the age of the battery and how thick the grass is Then the mower will charge for approx 80 to 100 minutes The charging time can vary depending on among other factors the ambient temperature Mowing technique The mowing system used by Automower is based on an effective and energy efficient principle Unlike normal robotic lawn mowers Automower cuts the grass instead of striking it off We recommend you allow Automower to mainly mow in dry weather to obtain the best possible result Automower can even mow in the rain however wet grass easily collects on the mower and the risk of Slipping on steep slopes is greater If there is risk for thunder the transformer should be disconnected from the power and the boundary wire and the guide wire from the charging station The blades must be in good condition to obtain the best mowing result In order to keep the blades sharp for as long as possible itis important to keep the lawn free from branches small stones and other objects Replace the blades regularly for the best mowing result It is very easy to replace the blades See 8 7 Blades on page 56 12 English 2 PRESENTATION Working method The Automower automatically mows the lawn It continuously combines mowing and charging The
51. ower Set the main switch to the 7 position Place Automower in the charging station to charge the battery while the boundary and guide wires are being laid If the battery is flat it takes around 80 to 100 minutes to fully charge it IMPORTANT INFORMATION Automower cannot be used before the installation is complete 20 English 3 INSTALLATION 3 4 Installation of the boundary wire The boundary wire can be installed in one of the following ways 1 Securing the wire to the ground with staples It is preferable to staple down the boundary wire if you want to make adjustments to the boundary wire during the first few weeks of operation After a few weeks the grass will have grown over the wire making it no longer visible Use a hammer plastic mallet and the staples supplied when carrying out the installation 2 Bury the wire Itis preferable to bury the boundary wire if you want to dethatch or aerate the lawn If necessary both methods can be combined so one part of the boundary wire is stapled down and the remainder is buried The wire can be buried for instance using an edge cutter or a straight spade Make sure to lay the boundary wire at least 1 cm and a maximum of 20 cm in the ground Plan where to lay the boundary wire The boundary wire must be laid so it Forms a loop around the working area for the robotic lawn mower Only Husqvarna boundary wire must be used t is specially designed to resist dampnes
52. ower must work Automower will work during the days that are ticked off Reset timer resets values to the factory settings To inactivate Work period 1 or Work period 2 enter the time 00 00 00 00 to reset the timer to A clock icon is displayed on the start page when the timer settings are set The clock icon is black when the mower is not allowed to mow due to a timer setting and it is white when the mower is allowed to cut The mower has an inbuilt rest period of at least 8 hours a day The mower is parked in the charging station during this period See 4 2 Using the timer on page 35 English 43 6 MENU FUNCTIONS 6 4 Installation 2 The following operating settings are available via this selection in the main menu Guide vvidth Guide width 2 1 to select the distance from the guide wire the mower is allowed to travel when it follows this to and from the charging station Remote start 2 2 to control the mower so that it can easier reach Settings remote parts of the garden e Test settings 2 3 to check the above settings Installation Remote start Test settings Drive past wire e Drive past wire 2 4 to set the distance over the boundary wire that the mower should drive For examples of garden settings see 7 Garden example Guide width 2 1 The guide width is a measure of how far from the guide wire the mower Is allowed to travel when it N
53. position 0 Turn the mower upside down Clean around the battery cover Unscrew the four screws to the battery cover Torx 20 and remove the battery cover 3020 044 English 57 8 MAINTENANCE Pull out the battery by pulling on the strap Set the main switch to position 0 Turn the mower upside down vu Fita new Husqvarna original battery NOTE Press on the contact strip to fit the battery in place 9 Fitthe battery cover The sealing strip is reusable and does not have to be replaced 10 Screw in place the four screws for the battery cover Torx 20 3020 045 58 English 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9 Trouble shooting In this chapter we have listed a number of messages which may be shown in the display if there is a malfunction There is a proposal as to the cause and steps to take for each message This chapter also presents some symptoms that can guide you if the mower does not work as expected More suggestions for steps to take in the event of malfunction or symptoms can be found on www automower com 9 1 Messages Below we have listed a number of messages which may be shown in the display of the Husqvarna Automower If the same message appears often contact your dealer Message Left wheel motor blocked Cause Grass or other object has wrapped around the drive wheel
54. r Light Cause Action Solid green light Everything in order No action required Blue flashing light The boundary loop is not connected Check that the boundary wire to the charging station connector is fitted properly to the charging station See 3 5 Connecting the boundary wire on page 27 Break in the boundary loop Find out where the break is Replace the damaged section of the loop with a new loop wire and splice using an Original coupler Yellow flashing light The guide wire is not connected to Check that the guide wire connector the charging station S properly connected to the charging Station See 3 6 Installation of the guide wire on page 28 Break in the guide wire Find out where the break is Replace the damaged section of the loop with a new loop wire and splice using an Original coupler Red flashing light Interruption in the charging station s Contact the local dealer antenna Blue solid light Weak signal as the boundary wire Is No steps have to be taken if the too long Max length is 250 metres mower operates as expected Shorten the boundary wire by reducing the working area or replacing islands with barriers the mower can collide with Weak signal due to damaged Since itis difficult to locate where the boundary wire wire is damaged it is recommended to lay a new boundary wire for the entire working area Red solid light Defective circuit card in the charging Contact the local dealer St
55. rea is for instance half of the total working area Average must be selected Compare with the examples in 7 Garden example on page 50 The default setting is Rarely English 45 6 MENU FUNCTIONS e Distance 2 2 2 Enter the distance in metres from the charging Station along the guide wire to the remote area where the mower begins mowing Tip Use the Test OUT 2 3 2 function to determine how far it is to the remote area The distance stated in metres will be shown in the mower display Test settings 2 3 In the Test settings menu itis possible to test settings for Remote start 2 2 and that the selected guide width works for the garden in question Co r rido r width Remote start Test IN 2 3 1 Test in The Test IN 2 3 1 function allows you to test how Test settings well the Automower docks with the charging station Test out Test IN 2 3 1 can only be performed after Test OUT 2 3 2 has been performed Selecting this function causes the mower to travel directly along the guide wire towards the charging station and docks with it The testis approved only if the mower is able to dock with the charging station at the first attempt If the mower is unable to dock on the first attempt it will automatically try again The installation is not approved if the mower needs two or more attempts to dock with the charging station Test OUT 2 3 2 The Test OUT 2 3 2 function is used to test exit settings a
56. rewed into the blade disc All three blades and screws must be replaced at the same time to obtain a balanced mowing system There are several different types of mower blades to choose from as accessories with different features Use Husqvarna AB approved blades only Please contact your dealer for more information To replace the blades 1 Setthe main switch to the 0 position 2 Wear protective gloves 3 Tum Automower upside down il 56 English 8 MAINTENANCE 4 Remove the screw Use a Straight slot or cross tip screwdriver 5 Remove the blade and the screw 6 Screw on the new blade and the new screw 8 8 Battery The battery is maintenance free but has a limited life Span of 2 4 years Battery life is dependent on the length of the season and how many hours per day the Automower is used A long season or many hours of use per day means that the battery must be replaced more regularly IMPORTANT INFORMATION Fully charge the battery at the end of the season before winter storage Replacing the battery If the operating times for the mower are shorter than normal between charges this indicates that the battery is getting old and eventually needs replacing The battery is fine as long as the mower maintains a well cut lawn IMPORTANT INFORMATION Use Husqvarna s original battery only Compatibility with other batteries cannot be guaranteed l 2 3 4 Set the main switch to
57. rging station The charging station should not be placed on an island as this limits the laying of the guide wire in an optimal way If the charging station has to be installed on an island the guide wire also has to be connected to the island See the picture opposite Read more about islands in the chapter 3 4 Installation of the boundary wire Connecting the transformer Take the following into consideration when planning where to place the transformer e Close to the charging station e Protection from rain Protection from direct sunlight If the transformer is connected to an electrical socket outdoors this must be approved for outdoor use The low voltage cable for the transformer is 10 metres long and may not be shortened or extended Itis possible to let the low voltage cable cross the working area The low voltage cable must be stapled down or buried and the cutting height should be such that the blades on the blade disc can never come in contact with the low voltage cable The transformer must be placed where it is well ventilated and is not exposed to direct sunlight The transformer must be placed under a roof Itis recommended to use an earth fault breaker when connecting the transformer to the wall socket For best performance the transformer must not be exposed to direct sunlight 18 English 3 INSTALLATION The transformer shall be mounted on a vertical Surface for example a
58. rgy and longer mowing times and at the worst will prevent the mower from being able to mow a large lawn The blade disk must be removed to carry out a more thorough cleaning If necessary contact your dealer Chassis A Clean the underside of the chassis Brush or wipe with a damp cloth Wheels Clean around the front wheels and rear wheel as well as the rear wheel support unit English 55 8 MAINTENANCE Body Use a damp soft Sponge or cloth to clean the body If the body is very dirty it may be necessary to use a soap solution or washing up liquid Charging station Clean the charging station regularly from grass leaves twigs and other objects that may impede docking 8 5 Transport and removal Secure the machine during transport It is important that Automower does not move when it is being transported for instance between lawns 8 6 In the case of thunderstorms To reduce the risk of damage to components in the Automower we recommend that all connections to the charging station are disconnected power supply boundary wire and guide wire if there is a risk of a thunderstorm 8 7 Blades N WARNING Always use originalblades and screws when replacing Only replacing the blades and reusing the screw can result in the screw wearing during mowing and shearing off The blades can then be thrown out and cause Serious injury There are three blades on Automower which are sc
59. ront of the mower always passes the boundary wire by a specific distance before the mower turns The default distance Is 25 cm but this can be changed if required The minimum value is 25 cm and the maximum value is 30 cm Now specify the number of centimetres you want the mower to pass the boundary wire and press OK 6 5 Security 3 Through this selection settings relating to security and the connection between the mower and the charging station can be made Timer Installation Change PIN code 3 1 Change PIN code Enter the new PIN code and press OK Enter the Security Same code again and confirm by pressing OK When Security level the PIN code is changed a message Stating that the PIN code has been changed appears in the display New loop signal momentarily Make a note of the new PIN code on the designated line in Memo on page 4 Security levels 3 2 There are three security levels to choose from low medium and high Low and medium security prohibits Chainge PIN code access to Automower if the PIN code is unknown High security also includes a warning that sounds if the correct PIN code is not entered after a designated Security level Medium time period Low New loop signal High Function Low Medium High Time lock X X X PIN request X X Alarm X English 47 6 MENU FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION We recommend using the High security level at all times Ti
60. rten the boundary wire Always use original couplers 68 English 10 TECHNICAL DATA 10 Technical data Data Automower 305 Dimensions Length 55 cm Width 39 cm Height 25 cm Weight 7 kg Electrical system Battery Specialised Lithium lon battery 18 V 1 6 Ah Transformer 230V 24V Mean energy consumption at maximum use 9 kWh month with a working area of 500 m Noise emissions Measured noise level 64 dB A Guaranteed noise level 66 dB A Mowing Mowing system Three pivoted cutting knife blades Blade motor speed 2900 rpm Power consumption during cutting 20 W 20 Cutting height 2 5 cm Cutting width 17 cm Working capacity 500 m 4 20 Husqvarna AB does not guarantee full compatibility between the Automower and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls radio transmitters hearing loops buried electric animal fencing or similar 11 Environmental information The symbol on Husqvarna Automower or its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste It should instead be left at a suitable recycling centre to recycle its electronic components and batteries Contact your dealer for a disassembly of the batteries By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
61. s from the soil that could otherwise easily damage the wires e The mower is never more than 15 metres from the wire at any point in the entire working area e The wire is no more than 250 metres long e 20 cm of extra wire is available to which the guide wire will be connected to later See 3 6 Installation of the guide wire on page 28 Depending on what the working area is adjacent to the boundary wire must be at laid at different distances from obstacles The illustration below shows how the boundary wire must be laid around the working area and around obstacles Use the supplied measurement gauge to obtain the correct distance see 2 1 What s what on page 11 5cm 2 20 cm 8 30 cm 12 English 21 3 INSTALLATION Boundaries for the working area If a high obstacle for example a wall or fence borders the working area the boundary wire should be laid 30 cm from the obstacle This will prevent Automower from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear About 20 cm around the fixed obstacle will not be mown If the working area borders against a small ditch for example a flower bed or a small elevation e g a low verge 3 5 cm the boundary wire should be laid 20 cm inside the working area This prevents the wheels from driving into the ditch or up onto the verge About 12 cm of grass a
62. se between menus Browse the main menu and submenus using the multi choice buttons Enter values and times using the number keys and confirm each selection with the multi choice button marked OK Press the multi choice button with the return arrow to go up a step in the menu or keep the Home button pressed in for 2 seconds to go directly back to the main menu Number series A number series can be used as a Shortcut to a certain function The first number in the series refers to the selection in the main menu The second number refers to the first sub menu etc For example Press 2 followed by 1 in the main menu to show the submenu Guide width The headings on the following pages include respective number series within brackets Submenus Certain submenus contain options that are ticked off to the left This means that these options are selected In some of the submenus there Is information to the right of specific rows This information indicates which selection has been made for the function PROPORTION Never Rarely Average English 41 6 MENU FUNCTIONS 6 2 Menu structure EULIOJ sbumes 5 o Yy aed euo UULL s um s S 19S 13S aed S cult sKemjy H HO wnp w Aey 4 A N uus q uonuodo dud no ul wnip w 150 1 150 1 SPIM
63. taneously 8 English LL 1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY Husqvarna AB does not guarantee full compatibility between Automower and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls radio transmitters buried electric animal fencing or similar Transport The original packaging should be used when transporting Automower over long distances To safely move from or within the working area TL Maintenance N WARNING IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not lift the mower when it is parked in the charging station This may damage the charging station and or the mower Open the cover and instead first pull the mower out of the charging station before lifting it Press the STOP button to stop the mower If security is set to the medium or high level see 6 5 Security 3 on page 47 the PIN code has to be entered The PIN code has four digits and Is chosen when the mower is started for the first time see 3 8 First start up and calibration on page 32 Set the main switch to position 0 Carry the mower by the handle at the rear under the mower Carry the mower with the blade disc away from the body When the mower is turned upside down the main switch must always be set to the 0 position The main switch should be set to the 0 position during all work on the mower s underframe such as cleaning or replacing the blades Inspect Automower each week and replace any damaged or worn parts Check especia
64. tery voltage Automower cannot find the charging Station Check that the charging station and the guide wire are installed as outlined in 3 Installation on page 15 The guide wire is broken or not connected Check that the indicator lamp in the charging station flashes yellow See the solution in 9 2 Indicator lamp in the charging station on page 62 The battery is spent Replace the battery See 8 8 Battery on page 57 The charging station s antenna is defective Check if the indicator lamp in the charging station flashes red See the solution in 9 2 Indicator lamp in the charging station on page 62 Wrong PIN code Wrong PIN code has been entered Five attempts are permitted and the keypad is then blocked for five minutes Enter the correct PIN code Contact the local dealer if you forget the PIN code 60 English 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING Message Cause Ac on No drive Automower has got caught in Free the movver and rectify the something reason for the lack of drive If it is due to wet grass wait until the lawn has dried before using the mower The working area includes a steep Maximum guaranteed slope is 25 Slope Steeper slopes should be isolated See 3 4 Installation of the boundary wire on page 21 The guide wire is not laid atan angle If the guide wire is laid on a slope it on a slope must be laid at an angle across the Slope See 3 6 Installati
65. tion The blade disc does not rotate when the mower is searching for the charging station The mower mows for shorter periods than usual between charges Grass or other foreign object blocks the blade disc Remove and clean the blade disc See 8 4 Cleaning on page 55 Both the mowing and charging times are shorter than usual The battery is spent Replace the battery See 8 8 Battery on page 57 This behaviour is normal at low No action temperatures gradual increase below 15 C The mower is parked The mower must stand for at least No action for hours in the 8 hours a day in the charging station charging station so that the battery can rest See 4 2 Using the timer on page 35 64 English 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9 4 Finding breaks in the loop vvire Breaks in the loop wire are usually the result of unconscious physical damage to the cable such as when gardening with a shovel In countries with ground frost even sharp stones that move in the ground can damage the wire Breaks can also be due to high tension in the wire during installation Mowing the grass too low right after the installation can damage cable insulation Certain damage to the insulation may not cause disruptions until several weeks or months later To avoid this always select the maximum cutting height the first weeks after installation and then lower the height one step ata time every second week until the desired
66. wire at sharp angles This can make it difficult for the mower to follow the guide wire 4 Run the guide wire to the spot on the boundary wire where you want to make the connection 5 Lift outthe boundary wire Cut off the boundary wire using a pair of wire cutters 30 English 3 INSTALLATION 6 Connect the guide wire to the boundary wire with the help of a solderless coupler Insert the boundary wire in each of the holes in the coupler Insert the guide wire in the centre hole in the coupler Check that the wires are fully inserted into the coupler so that the ends are visible through the transparent area on the other Side of the coupler Use pliers to completely compress the button on the coupler It does not matter which holes are used to connect each wire 7 Staple down bury the connector in the lawn IMPORTANT INFORMATION The function of the guide wire varies depending on how the working area appears It is therefore recommended to test the installation with the help of the function Test IN 2 3 1 see 6 4 Installation 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The guide wire may not cross the boundary wire for instance a boundary wire that is laid out to an island 3 7 Checking the installation Check the loop signal by inspecting the indicator lamp on the charging station Steady green light good signals e Flashing blue light interruption in the boundary wire no signal e Flashing yel
67. y aesthetic preferences For examples of where best to install the charging Station see 7 Garden example on page 50 16 English 3 INSTALLATION The charging station must be positioned with a great deal of free area in front of it at least 3 metres It Should also be centrally placed in the working area so that Automower finds it easier to reach all areas in the working area Do not put the charging station in confined spaces in the working area There must be a Straight boundary wire at least 1 5 metres long to the right and left of the charging station The wire must be laid straight out from the rear end of the charging station Any other locations can mean that the lawn mower enters the charging station sideways and will have difficulty docking Do not put the charging station in a corner in the working area 3020 043 The charging station must be positioned on relatively level ground The front end of the charging station must be a maximum of 3 cm higher than the back end The front end of the charging station must never be lower than the back end The charging station must not be positioned so that its plate bends English 17 3 INSTALLATION If the installation is done in a working area with a Steep slope such as around a house on a hill the charging station should be placed in the area at the bottom of the slope This makes it easier for the lawn mower to follow the guide wire to the cha

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