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H U SQVARNA AUTOMOWE R
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305/308
OPE R ATOR'S MAN UAL

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  • Page 1 H U SQVARNA AUTOMOWE R ® 305/308 OPE R ATOR’S MAN UAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction and safety ............1.1 Introduction ................1.2 Symbols on the product ............1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual ........1.4 Safety Instructions ..............2. Presentation ................2.1 What is what? ................ 2.2 Function ..................3. Installation ................
  • Page 4 In the unlikely event that the mower is stolen, it is important to notify the dealer of this. Provide the serial number of the mower so that it can be registered as stolen in the central systems at Husqvarna AB. It is an important step in theft prevention, discouraging interest in the buying and selling of stolen mowers.

  • Page 5: Introduction And Safety

    ® 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.

  • Page 6: Symbols On The Product

    1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.2 Symbols on the product These symbols can be found on the robotic lawnmower. Study them carefully. • Please read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the robotic lawnmower. The warnings and safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual must be carefully followed if 1001-002, 1001-003...

  • Page 7: Symbols In The Operator's Manual

    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. • Turn the main switch to 0 before carrying out any inspections and/or maintenance. 3012-1023 • Always wear protective gloves when working with the robotic lawnmower’s chassis.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.4 Safety Instructions • This robotic lawnmower 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.
  • Page 9 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY • The robotic lawnmower must never be used at the same time as a sprinkler. In this case use the timer function (see 6.3 Timer on page 44) so the robotic lawnmower and sprinkler never run simultaneously. •...
  • Page 10 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY Maintenance WARNING When the robotic lawnmower is turned upside down the main switch must always be in the 0 position. The main switch should be in the 0 position during all work on the robotic lawnmower’s chassis, such as cleaning or replacing the blades.

  • Page 11: Presentation

    2. PRESENTATION 2. Presentation This chapter contains information that is important to be aware of when planning the installation. Installing a Husqvarna robotic lawnmower involves four main components: • A robotic lawnmower that mows the lawn by essentially operating in a random pattern.

  • Page 12: What Is What

    2. PRESENTATION 2.1 What is what? 3012-1024 The numbers in the illustration represent: Body 14. Keypad Cover to display, keypad and cutting height 15. Display adjustment 16. Loop wire for boundary loop and guide wire Stop button/Catch to open the cover 17.

  • Page 13: Function

    60 to 90 minutes. The charging time can vary depending on, among other factors, the ambient temperature. Mowing technique The Husqvarna mowing system is based on an efficient and energy saving principle. Unlike many standard lawnmowers, the robotic lawnmower cuts the grass instead of knocking it off.
  • Page 14 2. PRESENTATION Working method The robotic lawnmower automatically mows the lawn. It continuously alternates between mowing and charging. The robotic lawnmower starts to search for the charging station when the battery charge becomes too low. The robotic lawnmower does not mow when it is searching for the charging station.
  • Page 15 2. PRESENTATION The control panel on the top of the robotic lawnmower is where you manage all the robotic lawnmower 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.

  • Page 16: Installation

    3. INSTALLATION 3. Installation This chapter describes how to install the Husqvarna robotic lawnmower. Before starting the installation read the previous chapter 2. Presentation. Read also through this entire chapter before beginning the installation. How the installation is done also affects how well the robotic lawnmower works.

  • Page 17: Installation Of The Charging Station

    3. INSTALLATION • Transformer (20) • Low voltage cable (17) • Staples (21) • Connector for connecting the loop wire to the charging station (18) • Screws for the charging station (19) • Measurement gauge (22) • Couplers for the loop wire (23) During installation you will also need: •...
  • Page 18 3. INSTALLATION The charging station must be positioned with a great deal of free space in front of it (at least 3 metres). It should also be centrally placed in the working area to make it easier for the robotic lawnmower to reach all areas in the working area.
  • Page 19 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 robotic lawnmower to follow the guide wire to the charging station.
  • Page 20 3. INSTALLATION It is 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.

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    3. INSTALLATION Installation and connecting the charging station Position the charging station in a suitable spot. Connect the low voltage cable to the charging station. Connect the transformer’s power cable to a 230 V wall socket. If the wall socket is outdoors, it is important that the transformer is protected from direct sunlight.

  • Page 22: Installation Of The Boundary Wire

    3. INSTALLATION 3.4 Installation of the boundary wire The boundary wire can be installed in one of the following ways: 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 loop during the first few weeks of operation.
  • Page 23 3. INSTALLATION Working area boundaries 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 the robotic lawnmower from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear.
  • Page 24 3. INSTALLATION Boundaries within the working area Use the boundary wire to demarcate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles which cannot withstand a collision, for example, flowerbeds, bushes and fountains. Lay the wire up to and around the area to be demarcated, and then return it back along the same route.
  • Page 25 3. INSTALLATION Slopes The boundary wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10%. 3012-946 The boundary wire should not be laid across a slope that is steeper than 10%. There is a risk that the robotic lawnmower will find it difficult to turn there. The robotic lawnmower will then stop and the Outside working area fault message is displayed.
  • Page 26 3. INSTALLATION Laying the boundary wire If you intend to staple down the boundary wire: • Cut the grass very low with a standard lawnmower 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 robotic lawnmower cutting the wire or damaging the insulation of the wire is reduced.
  • Page 27 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 and at least 1.5 metres straight out to the right and left of the station. See the illustration.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Boundary Wire

    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 it 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.

  • Page 29: Installation Of The Guide Wire

    3. INSTALLATION 3.6 Installation of the guide wire The guide wire is a wire 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 loop. The same cable roll is used for both the boundary loop and guide wire.
  • Page 30 3. INSTALLATION Laying and connecting the guide wire Run the wire through the slot in the bottom of the charger plate. 3012-997 Fit the connector to the guide wire in the same way as for the boundary wire described in 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire.
  • Page 31 3. INSTALLATION • - In the passage, the guide wire must therefore be placed so that the robotic lawnmower has as much space to run in as possible. The Maximum distance between the boundary loop and the distance guide wire must however be at least 30 cm. At least 30 cm At least 2 m 3012-951...

  • Page 32: Checking The Installation

    3. INSTALLATION Connect the guide wire to the boundary wire using a 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.

  • Page 33: First Start-Up And Calibration

    3. INSTALLATION 3.8 First start-up and calibration Before the robotic lawnmower is operated, a start-up sequence in the robotic lawnmower'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 robotic lawnmower can easily follow the guide wire from the charging station.

  • Page 34: Test Docking With The Charging Station

    3. INSTALLATION 3.9 Test docking with the charging station Before using the robotic lawnmower, check that the robotic lawnmower can follow the guide wire all the way to the charging station and easily docks with the charging station. Perform the test below. Open the control panel cover by pressing the STOP button.

  • Page 35: Use

    4. USE 4. Use 4.1 Charging a flat battery When the robotic lawnmower is new or has been stored for a long period, the battery will be flat and needs to be charged before starting. Charging takes approximately 80 to 100 minutes. Set the main switch to position 1.

  • Page 36: Using The Timer

    4. USE 4.2 Using the timer The lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the best mowing result. Use the timer function (see 6.3 Timer on page 44.) to avoid a downtrodden lawn. When setting the timer, calculate that the robotic lawnmower mows about 45 m per hour and day (about 30 m Automower...

  • Page 37: Starting

    4. USE If the timer setting is divided into two work periods, the standby period can be divided into a number of periods. The total standby time must however be at least 6 hours (8 hours for Automower 305). ® Example 2 The times used in this example are applicable to the Automower...

  • Page 38: Stopping

    4. USE 4.4 Stopping Press the STOP button. The robotic lawnmower stops, the blade motor stops and the control panel cover opens. Restart Push the Start button. Shut the cover within 10 seconds. The robotic lawnmower starts automatically. 3012-929 4.5 Switching off Press the STOP button.

  • Page 39: Control Panel

    5. CONTROL PANEL 5. Control panel All forms of commands and settings for the Husqvarna robotic lawnmower are made via the control panel. All functions are accessed via a number of menus. 3012-929 The control panel consists of a display and a keypad.

  • Page 40: Operation Selection

    5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Operation selection The operation selection 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. HOME: Sends the robotic lawnmower to the charging station.

  • Page 41: Multi-Choice Buttons

    5. CONTROL PANEL 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.

  • Page 42: Menu Functions

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6. Menu functions 6.1 Main menu The main menu consists of four options: • Timer • Installation • Security • Settings There are a number of submenus under each option. You can access all the functions to set the robotic 3012-987 lawnmower settings via these.

  • Page 43: Menu Structure

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.2 Menu structure English - 43...

  • Page 44: Timer

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.3 Timer 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 robotic lawnmower's working capacity.

  • Page 45: Installation

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.4 Installation The following operating settings are available via this Timer selection in the main menu. Guide width • Guide width Installation to select the distance from the guide wire the Remote start 1 mower is allowed to travel when it follows this to and from the charging station.
  • Page 46 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Wide In a wide corridor, the robotic lawnmower mows at more varied distances from the guide wire. A garden that is open and free of narrow passages should have a wide corridor to minimise the risk of tracks forming.
  • Page 47 6. MENU FUNCTIONS The following five options can be selected; - Never (0%) - Rarely (approx. 20%) - Medium (approx. 50%) - Often (approx. 80%) - Always (100%) Select the percentage that corresponds to the size of the remote area relative to the total working area.
  • Page 48 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Test settings In the Test settings menu, it is possible to test Corridor width settings for Remote start 1 and that the selected guide width works for the garden in question. Remote start 1 Remote start 2 Test IN Test settings Test OUT...

  • Page 49: Security

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS Test IN The Test IN function allows you to test how well the robotic lawnmower docks with the charging station. Test IN can only be performed after Test OUT has been performed. Selecting this function causes the mower to travel directly along the guide wire towards the charging station and docks with it.
  • Page 50 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Security level There are three security levels to choose from: low, medium and high Low and medium security prohibits Change PIN code access to the robotic lawnmower if the PIN code is unknown. High security also includes a warning that Security level Medium beeps if the correct PIN code is not entered after a...

  • Page 51: Settings

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS New loop signal The loop signal is randomly selected to create a unique link between the mower and the charging Change PIN code station. In rare cases, there may be a need to generate a new signal, for instance if two adjacent Security level installations have a very similar signal.
  • Page 52 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Reset user settings This function allows you to reset the robotic Time & Date lawnmower to the default settings the mower had when it left the factory. Language • Select Reset user settings in the menu and press OK.

  • Page 53: Garden Examples

    7. GARDEN EXAMPLES 7. Garden examples - Installation proposals 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.
  • Page 54 7. GARDEN EXAMPLES Installation proposals and settings Area 500 m . A number of islands and a 25% slope. Timer 07:00-23:00 (factory setting) Monday-Sunday Proportion Rarely (factory setting) Guide width Medium Remarks Place the charging station in the lower part of the working area. Lay 3012-977 the guide wire at an angle over the steep slope.
  • Page 55 7. GARDEN EXAMPLES Installation proposals and settings Area 250 m . U-shaped garden linked with a narrow passage. Timer 07:00 - 23:00 Monday - Friday Proportion Medium Guide width Medium 1.5 m Remarks The guide wire must be placed 3012-980 along the narrow passage to ensure the mower can with ease locate the charging station from the...
  • Page 56 7. GARDEN EXAMPLES Installation proposals and settings Only applicable to the Automower ® Area 400 m . Three areas linked with two narrow passages. 06:00-22:00 Timer Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Proportion Rarely Remote start 1 3018-064 Proportion Rarely Remote start 2 Guide width Medium Remarks...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    8. MAINTENANCE 8. Maintenance Check and clean the Husqvarna robotic lawnmower regularly and replace worn parts if necessary to improved operating reliability and to ensure a longer service life. For more information on cleaning, see 8.4 Cleaning on page 58.

  • Page 58: Service

    8. MAINTENANCE 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.

  • Page 59: Charging Station

    8. MAINTENANCE Chassis and blade disc Set the main switch in position 0. Wear protective gloves. Lift the robotic lawnmower onto its side. 3012-1023 3012-272 Clean the blade disc and chassis using e.g. a dish brush. At the same time, check that the blade disc rotates freely in relation to the foot guard.

  • Page 60: Transport And Removal

    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. 60 - English...

  • Page 61: Battery

    The battery is fine as long as the mower maintains a well-cut lawn. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Only use Husqvarna Group AB original batteries. Compatibility with other batteries cannot be guaranteed. English - 61...
  • Page 62 Pull out the battery by pulling on the strap. Set the main switch in position 0. Turn the mower upside down. Fit a new Husqvarna original battery. NOTE! Press on the contact strip to fit the battery in place. Fit the battery cover. The sealing strip is reusable and does not have to be replaced.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    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 robotic lawnmower. Contact your dealer if the same message appears often. Message...
  • Page 64 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Message Cause Action Trapped The robotic lawnmower has got Free the robotic lawnmower and caught in something. rectify the reason for it becoming trapped. The robotic lawnmower is stuck Check if there are any obstacles behind a number of obstacles. which make it hard for the robotic lawnmower to move on from this location.
  • Page 65 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Message Cause Action No drive The robotic lawnmower has got Free the mower and rectify the caught in 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%.

  • Page 66: Indicator Lamp In The Charging Station

    9. TROUBLESHOOTING 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 dealer.

  • Page 67: Symptoms

    9. TROUBLESHOOTING 9.3 Symptoms 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. Symptoms Cause Action...
  • Page 68 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Cause Action The robotic Damaged blades lead to imbalance in Inspect the blades and screws and lawnmower vibrates the cutting system. replace them if necessary. See 8.7 Blades on page 60. Many blades in the same position Check that only one blade is fitted at lead to imbalance in the cutting each screw.

  • Page 69: Finding Breaks In The Loop Wire

    9. TROUBLESHOOTING 9.4 Finding breaks in the loop wire Breaks in the loop wire are usually the result of unconscious physical damage to the wire such as when gardening with a shovel. In countries with ground frost, even sharp stones that move in the ground can damage the wire.
  • Page 70 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Connect the charging station to the power supply. Switch the connections between the guide wire and the boundary wire in the charging station. a) Switch connection A1 and Guide. If the indicator lamp flashes yellow, then the break is somewhere on the boundary wire between A1 and the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire (thick black line in the illustration).
  • Page 71 9. TROUBLESHOOTING a) Assume that the indicator lamp flashed yellow 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.
  • Page 72 9. TROUBLESHOOTING When the break is found, the damaged section must be replaced with a new wire. The damaged section can be cut out if it is possible to shorten the boundary wire. Always use original couplers. 3018-055 72 - English...

  • Page 73: Technical Data

    +/- 20 % 800 m +/- 20 % Husqvarna AB does not guarantee full compatibility between the robotic lawnmower and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, underground electric animal fencing or similar. English - 73...

  • Page 74: Guarantee Terms

    12. Environmental information The symbols on the Husqvarna robotic lawnmower or its packaging indicate that this product cannot be treated as domestic waste. It should instead be left at a suitable recycling centre to recycle its electronic components and batteries.

  • Page 75: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    13. EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 13. EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, hereby declares under sole responsibility that the robotic lawnmowers Husqvarna Automower ® 305 and Automower ®...
  • Page 76 13. EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 76 - English...
  • Page 78 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS AUTOMOWER is a trademark owned by Husqvarna AB. Copyright © 2013 HUSQVARNA. All rights reserved. www.automower.com 115 59 08-26...

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