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Operator's manual Flymo 1200R EN, English Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions before you use the product.
1 Introduction 1.1 Memo Serial number: PIN code: Product registration key: The Product registration key is a valuable document and must be stored in a safe place. This key is necessary for example to register the produkt on Flymo's website or unlock the robotic lawnmower in the event of a lost PIN code. The product registration key is provided in a separate document in the product packaging.
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1.2.4 Movement pattern The movement pattern of the robotic lawnmower is random, which means that a movement pattern is never repeated. With this cutting system the lawn is mown evenly without any mowing lines from the robotic lawnmower. The blades must be in good condition to obtain the best mowing result.
1.3 Product overview The numbers in the figure represent: 15. Display 16. Rating plate 1. Body 17. Loop wire for boundary loop and guide wire 2. Hatch to display, keypad and cutting height 18. Connector for connecting the loop wire to the adjustment charging station 3.
1.4 Symbols on the product The chassis contains components which are sensitive to electrostatic discharge These symbols can be found on the robotic lawnmower. (ESD). The chassis must also be resealed Study them carefully. in a professional manner. For these WARNING: Read the user in- reasons the chassis shall only be opened structions before operating...
2 Safety 2.1 Safety definitions 2.2 General safety instructions Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out The following system is used in the Operator’s Manual specially important parts of the operator's manual. to make it easier to use: italics is a text that is shown on the •...
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• The robotic lawnmower must never be allowed to Warning! collide with persons or other living creatures. If a Automatic lawnmower! Keep away from the machine! Supervise children! person or other living creature comes in the lawnmower’s way it shall be stopped immediately. Stop on page 31 .
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2.3.4 In the event of a thunderstorm 3. Carry the robotic lawnmower by the handle under the robotic lawnmower with the blade disc away from the body. To reduce the risk of damage to electrical components in the robotic lawnmower and its charging station, we recommend that all connections to the charging station are disconnected (power supply, boundary wire and guide wires) if there is a risk of a thunderstorm.
For example the low voltage cable must not be aware of when planning the installation. shortened or extended. Before starting the installation make yourself familiar with what is included in the carton. Flymo 1200R Robotic lawnmower √ Charging station √...
• Robotic lawnmower • Possible requirement to keep the charging station out of sight for outsiders. • Charging station • Loop wire for boundary loop and guide wire The charging station must be positioned with free space • Power supply in front of it (minimum 3 m).
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If the installation is done in a working area with a steep not be shortened or extended. Low voltage cables with 3 slope, the charging station should be placed at the m or 20 m length are avalible as optional accessories. bottom of the slope.
WARNING: No parts of the power supply must under any circumstances be changed or tampered with. The low voltage cable must not be shortened or extended. WARNING: Use the plug to disconnect the charging station, for instance before cleaning the charging station or repairing the loop wire. 3.4 Charging the battery CAUTION: Place the low voltage cable and adjust the cutting height so that the blades can...
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• About 20 cm of extra wire is available to which the Laying the guide wire will be connected later. See boundary wire on page 16 . The illustration below shows how the boundary wire must be laid around the working area and around obstacles.
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CAUTION: The boundary wire may not be crossed on its way to and from an island. Obstacles that can withstand a collision, for example, trees or bushes taller than 15 cm, do not need to be isolated with the boundary wire. The robotic lawnmower will turn around when it collides with this type of obstacle.
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AUTO START button must be pressed and the operating mode selected before closing the hatch. 3.5.3.2 Passages when mowing Long and narrow passages and areas narrower than 1.5 - 2 m should be avoided. It is then a risk that the robotic lawnmower travels around in the passage or area for a 15- cm / 6-"...
• Use a hammer to knock the pegs into the ground. the coupler fully. Use a polygrip to completely press Exercise care when knocking in the pegs and make down the button on the coupler. sure the wire is not under strain. Avoid sharp bends in the wire.
4. Press the connector onto the metal pin, Press the connector onto the contact pin, marked L (left) and R (right), on the charging station.Carefully check that max. the connector is properly fitted. distance min. 30 cm / 12" 3.7 Installation of the guide wire min.
• The robotic lawnmower follows the guide wire on used to connect each boundary wire. Insert the the same side of the wire to and from the guide wire in the centre hole in the coupler. charging station. This means that the guide wire Check that the wires are fully inserted into the is to the right of the robotic lawnmower when the coupler so that the ends are visible through the...
18 . Then carry out a new calibration. • The number keys are used for instance to enter the Calibrate guide, Flymo 1200R on page 24 . PIN code or time settings. 3.10 Test docking with the charging station •...
3.12 Menu structure Besides, the robotic lawnmower is subjected to unnecessary wear. If the working area is less than the The main menu for the Flymo 1200R offers 3 options: robotic lawnmower's area capacity, the quality of the • Timer grass can be further improved if it is cut every other day instead of a few hours every day.
• Select an appropriate amount of work days per week (for some work areas 7 days may be needed). 3.13.1 Timer suggestions Flymo 1200R Work area Work days per week Work hours per day Suggested time interval 100 m...
ECO mode is activated, the indicator lamp in the 3.14.2.2 PIN request When ECO mode means that charging station flashes green. This function means that the robotic lawnmower the robotic lawnmower can only be started in the requests a PIN code when the main switch is set to charging station and not out in the working area.
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Rarely . The default setting is disruption. 3.15.7 Calibrate guide, Flymo 1200R 3.15.6 Remote start, Flymo 1200R Calibrate guide function allows you to test if the One important function with the guide wire is the...
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Reset user settings in the menu and press 1. Select 3.15.9 About OK . Enter the correct PIN code and press OK . The About menu displays information about the robotic lawnmower’s serial number and different software versions. 365 - 001 - Installation - 25...
3.16 Menu structure overview, Flymo 1200R Timer Work Work Work Reset hours 1 hours 2 days timer Security Change Security level PIN code loop signal Medium High Settings Time & date Language Country Backlight Remote Calibrate Reset user About mode...
Different layouts require different settings. The following pages outline a number of layout examples with installation proposals and settings. The recommended timer settings in the following examples are applicable to Flymo 1200R unless otherwise stated. There is more installation help on www.flymo.com. Select country, then enter the supportpages for more information and videos.
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3.17.3 A number of islands and a 25% slope Area 400 m Timer 07:00 - 22:00 (factory setting) Monday-Sunday 270˚ Remote start - Rarely (factory setting) Proportion Remarks Place the charging station in the low- er part of the working area. Lay the guide wire at an angle over the steep 90˚...
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3.17.6 Unsymmetrical working area with a narrow passage and a number of islands Area 150 m Timer 07:00 - 17:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 2 m / 7 ft Remote start - Rarely (factory setting) Proportion Remarks The guide wire must be placed along the narrow passage to ensure that the robotic lawnmower can with ease locate the charging station from the...
4 Operation 4.1 Main switch 4.3 Operation selection The operation selection button is symbolised by a WARNING: Read the safety instructions house. When the button has been pressed, the selected carefully before you start your robotic operation mode is shown in the display. By lawnmower.
Standby time table. The standby period provides for instance a good opportunity to water or play games on the lawn. Model Standby time, minimum hours Flymo 1200R per day Operation, A = max. hours Flymo 1200R Charging/Standby, B = min. hours 4.6.2 To set the timer...
5 Maintenance 5.1 Introduction - maintenance For better operating reliability and longer service life: check and clean the robotic lawnmower regularly and replace worn parts if necessary. All maintenance and servicing must be done according to Flymo's Guarantee terms on page 46 . instructions.
If the operating times for the robotic lawnmower 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 robotic lawnmower maintains a well-cut lawn. 5.4.1 Replacing the battery WARNING: Use only original batteries recommended by the manufacturer.
5.5 Winter service Take your robotic lawnmower to a local Flymo representative for service prior to winter storage. Regular winter service will maintain the robotic lawnmower in good condition and create the best conditions for a new season without any disruptions. Service usually includes the following: •...
6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Introduction - troubleshooting In this chapter, a number of messages are listed 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 robotic lawnmower does not work as expected.
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Message Cause Action Outside working area The boundary wire connections to the charg- Check that the boundary wire is connected ing station are crossed. correctly. The boundary wire is too close to the edge of Check that the boundary wire has been laid the working area.
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Message Cause Action Stuck in charging sta- There is an object in the way of the robotic Remove the object. tion lawnmower preventing it from leaving the charging station. Upside down The robotic lawnmower is leaning too much Turn the robotic lawnmower the right way up. or has turned over.
6.3 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. If you still need help with troubleshooting, please contact your local Flymo representative. Light Cause Action...
6.4 Symptoms If your robotic lawnmower does not work as expected, follow the troubleshooting guide below. There is a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on www.flymo.com which provides more detailed answers to a number of standard questions. Contact your local Flymo representative if you still cannot find the reason for the fault. Symptoms Cause Action...
Symptoms Cause Action The robotic lawnmow- The robotic lawnmower has an inbuilt standby No action. er is parked for hours period according to the Standby time table. Timer and Standby on page 31 . in the charging sta- tion. The hatch has been closed without the Open the hatch, press the START button and START button first being pressed.
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b) If the suspected boundary wire is long (thick black green light and a flashing blue light. Then follow line) then do as follows: Put L and GUIDE back to instruction in step 5 below. their original positions. Then disconnect R. Connect 4.
7 Transportation, storage and disposal 7.1 Transportation must be connected to the mains, the boundary wire and the guide wires the entire winter. The contained lithium-ion-batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. For commercial transports e.g. by third parties or forwarding 7.3 After winter storage agents, special requirement on packaging and labeling Check if cleaning is needed, particularly the charging...
8 Technical data 8.1 Technical data Dimensions Flymo 1200R Length, cm Width, cm Height, cm Weight, kg Electrical system Flymo 1200R Battery, Lithium-Ion 18 V/2.1 Ah Art.No 586 57 62-01, 586 57 62-02 Power supply, V/28 V DC 100-240 Low voltage cable length, m...
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IP-classification Flymo 1200R Robotic lawnmower IPX4 Charging station IPX1 Power supply IPX4 Full compatibility cannot be guaranteed between the robotic lawnmower and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, buried electric animal fencing or similar.
9 Warranty 9.1 Guarantee terms Flymo guarantees this product’s functionality for a period of two years (from date of purchase). The guarantee covers serious faults relating to materials or manufacturing faults. Within the guarantee period, we will replace the product or repair it at no charge if the following terms are met: •...
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares that the Robotic lawnmovers Flymo 1200R with serial numbers dating 2017 week 37 and onwards (the year and week is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:...
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