Mowing Technique - Husqvarna Automower 305 Technical Manual

1�5 Mowing technique
The mowing system is based on an efficient and
energy saving principle. Unlike conventional
lawn mowers, Husqvarna's Automower® robotic
lawnmower cuts the grass instead of knocking it off.
1�5�1 Mowing in different weather
conditions
Rain
We recommend you primarily use the Automower®
305 in dry weather to obtain the best possible results.
Automower® 305 can also mow in the rain, however,
wet grass easily collects on the mower and there is a
greater risk of it slipping on steep slopes.
Thunder
If there is a risk of thunder, all connections to the
charging station should be disconnected.
1�5�2 Blades
It is important to have sharp, well-maintained blades
on a robotic mower, more important than on a
conventional lawn mower. This is due to the principle
of the Automower® 305 cutting the grass instead of
knocking it off. The life of the blades is increased as
a result of the double-ground blades in conjunction
with the technology that rotates the blade disc in both
directions.
In order to keep the blades sharp for as long as
possible it is important to keep the lawn free from
branches, small stones and other objects.
Blunt knives made of stainless steel should not be
ground or sharpened. This is to prevent the mowing
system from becoming imbalanced.
Poor or dull blades can result in the grass bending
instead of being mown, the tops become frayed and
the mower may find it difficult to mow a large working
area.
1� FUNCTION
All five blades and screws must be replaced at the
same time to ensure the cutting system is balanced.
Blades are available in several different types and are
sold in various quantities. Use Husqvarna AB approved
blades only. From the start of 2011 these are marked
with a Husqvarna symbol.
1�5�3 Irregular mowing pattern
The Automower® 305 mows the lawn in an irregular
pattern. This gives a very even mowing result. In
addition, there are no distinctive tracks left in the lawn,
which is often the case when using a conventional lawn
mower.
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