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H U SQVARNA AUTOMOWE R
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OPE R ATOR'S MAN UAL

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  • Page 1 H U SQVARNA AUTOMOWE R ® 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’s what? ................2.2 Function ..................3. Installation ..................
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Introduction And Safety

    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 lawn mower. Study them carefully. • 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.

  • 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. • Always wear protective gloves when working with the mower’s underframe.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    In this case use the timer function, see 6.3 Timer (1) on page 43, so the mower and sprinkler never run simultaneously. • 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.
  • Page 9 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY Transport The original packaging should be used when transporting Automower over long distances. ® To safely move from or within the working area: 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.

  • Page 10: Presentation

    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: • The Automower ® is a robotic lawn mower that mows the lawn by essentially operating in a random pattern.

  • Page 11: What's What

    2. PRESENTATION 2.1 What’s what? The numbers in the picture correspond to: 14. Keypad Body Cover to display, keypad and cutting height 15. Display adjustment 16. Loop wire for boundary wire and guide wire Stop button/Lock button for opening the cover 17.

  • Page 12: Function

    2. PRESENTATION 2.2 Function Capacity The Automower is recommended for lawns up to 0.12 ® acre (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.
  • Page 13 2. PRESENTATION Working method Automower automatically mows the lawn. ® It continuously combines mowing and charging. The mower starts to search for the charging station when the battery charge becomes too low. Automower does not mow when it is searching for ®...
  • Page 14 2. PRESENTATION The control panel on the top of Automower ® is where you manage all the mower 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: When the main switch is set to position 1 for the first time, a start-up sequence begins which includes:...

  • Page 15: Installation

    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. How the installation is made also affects how well Automower ®...

  • Page 16: Installation Of The Charging Station

    3. INSTALLATION • Charging station (6) • Loop wire for the boundary wire and guide wire (16) • Transformer (20) • Low voltage cable (17) • Staples (21) • Connector for the loop wire (18) • Screws for the charging station (19) •...
  • Page 17 3. INSTALLATION The charging station must be positioned with a great deal of free area in front of it (at least 10 ft/3 metres). It should also be centrally placed in the working area so that Automower finds it easier to reach all areas ®...
  • Page 18 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 charging station.
  • Page 19 3. INSTALLATION The transformer shall be mounted on a vertical surface, for example a 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 12”/30 cm from the ground).

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    3. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not tread or walk on the charging station plate. 3.3 Charging the battery As soon as the charging station is connected, it is possible to charge the mower. The mower can be charged as soon as the charging station is connected.

  • Page 21: Installation Of 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. It is specially designed to resist dampness from the soil that could otherwise easily damage the wires.
  • Page 22 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 12" (30 cm) from the obstacle. This will prevent Automower ® from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 3. INSTALLATION Passages when mowing Long and narrow passages and areas narrower than 5 – 7 feet (1.5 - 2 metres) should be avoided. When the Automower mows there is a risk that it will travel ® around in the passage or area for a period of time. The lawn will then look flattened.
  • Page 25 3. INSTALLATION Laying out the boundary wire If you intend to staple down the boundary wire: • Cut the 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 wire’s insulation is reduced.
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: 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 to the charging station. The end of the right hand wire must be connected to the right hand pin on the charging station and the end of the left hand wire to the left hand pin.

  • Page 28: Installation Of The Guide Wire

    3. INSTALLATION 3.6 Installation of the guide wire The guide wire 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.
  • Page 29 3. INSTALLATION Placement and connection of the guide wire Draw the wire through the slot in the bottom of the charger plate. Fit the connector to the guide wire in the same way as for the boundary wire in 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire.
  • Page 30 3. INSTALLATION • - In the passage, the guide wire must therefore be placed so that the mower has as much space in which to run as possible. The distance Maximum between the boundary wire and the guide wire distance must however be at least 12”...

  • Page 31: Checking The Installation

    3. INSTALLATION 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 center hole in the connector. Check that the wires are fully inserted into the connector so that the ends are visible through the transparent area on the other side of the connector.

  • Page 32: First Start-Up And Calibration

    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.

  • Page 33: Test Docking With The Charging Station

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

  • Page 34: Use

    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.

  • Page 35: 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 (1) on page 43 to avoid a downtrodden lawn and to get the maximum life from your Automower ®...

  • Page 36: Starting

    4. USE 4.3 Starting Set the main switch to the 1 position. Press the STOP button to open the control panel cover. Enter the PIN code. The PIN code request can be disabled. For more information about theft protection, see 6.5 Security (3).

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    4. USE 4.6 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height can be varied from MIN 0.8" (2 cm) to MAX 2" (5 cm). During the first week after a new installation, the cutting height must be set to MAX to avoid damaging the loop wire.

  • Page 38: Control Panel

    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 number of menus. The control panel consists of a display and a keypad.

  • Page 39: 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 mower to the charging station.

  • Page 40: Numbers

    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 6.1 Main menu on page 41.

  • Page 41: Menu Functions

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6. Menu functions 6.1 Main menu The main menu consists of four options: • Timer (1) • Installation (2) • Security (3) • Settings (4) There are a number of submenus under each option. You can access all the functions to set Automower ®...

  • Page 42: Menu Structure

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.2 Menu structure 42 - English...

  • Page 43: Timer (1)

    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 ®...

  • Page 44: Installation (2)

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.4 Installation (2) The following operating settings are available via this Timer Guide width selection in the main menu. • Guide width (2-1) Installation Remote start to select the distance from the guide wire the mower is allowed to travel when it follows this to and from the charging station.
  • Page 45 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Narrow (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.
  • Page 46 6. MENU FUNCTIONS • 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.

  • Page 47: Security (3)

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS State a distance that easily exceeds the true distance. The maximum distance that can be stated is 165 ft (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.
  • Page 48 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Function Medium High Time lock PIN request Alarm IMPORTANT INFORMATION We recommend using the High security level at all times. Time lock This function entails that Automower cannot be ® started after 30 days without first entering the correct PIN code.

  • Page 49: Settings (4)

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.6 Settings (4) The following operating settings are available via this Timer selection in the main menu. • Time & Date (4-1) Installation to set the current time and date, and the required Time & Date time and date format. Security •...

  • Page 50: Garden Example

    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 regularly reach all parts of the garden and in doing so achieve a perfect mowing result.
  • Page 51 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area 598 square yards (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.
  • Page 52 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area 180 square yards (150 m 2 m/7ft Unsymmetrical working area with a narrow passage and a number of islands. Timer 07:00 - 17:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Proportion Rarely (factory setting) Guide width Medium Remarks...

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    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 8.5 Transport and removal on page 55 for more details on cleaning.

  • Page 54: 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 dampness by putting them in a container with grease. 8.2 Service Leave your Automower ®...

  • Page 55: Transport And Removal

    8. MAINTENANCE Clean the blade disc and underframe using, e.g. a dish-brush. At the 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.

  • Page 56: Blades

    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: Set the main switch to the 0 position.

  • Page 57: Replacing The Battery

    Pull out the battery by pulling on the strap. Set the main switch to 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 58: Trouble Shooting

    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.
  • Page 59 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Message Cause Action Trapped Automower ® has got caught in Free Automower ® and rectify the something. reason for it getting trapped. Automower gets stuck behind a Check if there are any obstacles ® number of obstacles. which make it hard for Automower ®...
  • Page 60 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Message Cause Action No drive Automower ® has got caught in Free the mower 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%.

  • Page 61: Indicator Light On The Charging Station

    9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.2 Indicator light on the charging station For a fully functional installation, the indicator light on 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 62: Symptom

    9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.3 Symptom 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.
  • Page 63 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Cause Action Automower ® vibrates Damaged blades lead to imbalance in Inspect the blades and screws and the cutting system. replace them if necessary. See 8.7 Blades on page 56. Many blades in the same position lead Check that only one blade is fitted at to imbalance in the cutting system.

  • Page 64: Finding Breaks In The Loop Wire

    9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.4 Finding breaks in the loop wire 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.
  • Page 65 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 light 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...
  • Page 66 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING a) Assuming that the indicator light blinked 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 67 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 connectors. English - 67...

  • Page 68: Technical Data

    7" (17 cm) Working capacity 0.12 acre (500m +/- 20% Husqvarna AB does not guarantee full compatibility between the Automower and other types of wireless ® systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, buried electric animal fencing or similar. 11. Environmental information The symbol on Husqvarna Automower ®...
  • Page 70 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS ® AUTOMOWER is a trademark owned by Husqvarna AB. Copyright © 2012 HUSQVARNA. All rights reserved. 115 42 53-95...

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