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  • Page 1 ® H U SQVARNA AUTOMOWE R 265 ACX 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 Automower ® ............1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual .......... 1.4 Safety instructions ................ 2. Presentation .................. 2.1 Automower , what’s what? ® ............. 2.2 Function of Automower ®...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 - English...

  • Page 5: Introduction And Safety

    Words written in UPPERCASE and italics refer to the position of the main switch and the different operating modes on the mower. 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 Automower

    1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.2 Symbols on Automower ® These symbols can be found on the lawn mover. Study them carefully so you understand their significance. • Read through the Operator’s Manual carefully and understand the content before using your Automower ®...

  • 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 so you understand their significance. • Inspection and/or maintenance must be carried out with the main switch set to OFF . •...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.4 Safety instructions • 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.
  • 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 the anti-theft alarm (see page 59) is activated; enter the first digit of the PIN code.

  • Page 10: Presentation

    2. PRESENTATION 2. Presentation This chapter contains information you should be aware of when planning the installation. An installation of Husqvarna Automower ® includes four main components: Automower ® , an automatic lawn mower that mows the lawn by moving in essentially an irregular pattern.

  • Page 11: Automower , What's What

    2. PRESENTATION 2.1 Automower , what’s what? ® The numbers in the picture correspond to: 15. Blade disc Charging strip Cutting height adjustment cover 16. Charging station Catch button to open the cutting height adjustment 17. Contact strips cover 18. LED for operation check of the boundary wire Ultrasonic sensors 19.

  • Page 12: Function Of Automower

    2. PRESENTATION 2.2 Function of Automower ® Capacity Automower recommended for lawns up to 1.5 acre ® (6000 m ) +/-20%. How large an area is mown depends primarily on the condition of the blades and the type of grass, growth rate and humidity.
  • Page 13 2. PRESENTATION Working method Automower automatically mows the lawn. ® It continuously combines mowing and charging. The charging station sends out a signal that Automower can sense at a distance of 20 - 23 ft ® (6 - 7 meters). The mower starts to search for the charging station when the battery charge becomes too low.
  • Page 14 2. PRESENTATION The control panel on the top of Automower ® is where you manage all the mower settings. The main switch is also located on the control panel. Open the control panel cover by pressing down the STOP button. When the main switch is turned ON for the first time, a start-up sequence begins which includes: selection of the language, time format, date format and four digit...

  • Page 15: Search Method

    2. PRESENTATION 2.3 Search method Automower ® can be set to search for the charging station in three different ways. Using the setting options the three search methods can be combined to optimize the search for the charging station. The required search method or methods depends on the shape of the garden.

  • Page 16: More Than One Automower In A Garden

    2. PRESENTATION 2.4 More than one Automower ® a garden If you install more than one Automower ® in the same area of lawn, each mower must have its own PIN code. A complete installation, including charging station, is required for each mower. The boundary wires for the different installations can be routed next to each other.

  • Page 17: Installation

    3. INSTALLATION 3. Installation This chapter describes how you install Husqvarna Automower . Before starting the installation read the ® previous chapter 2. Presentation. Read the whole of this chapter too before starting the installation. How the installation is made also affects how well Automower will work.

  • Page 18: Installation Of The Charging Station

    3. INSTALLATION • Screws for the charging station (24) • Measurement gauge (25) • Connector for the loop wire (23) • Solderless coupler for the loop wire (26) Contact your dealer to purchase the following installation material: • Loop wire for the boundary wire and guide wire (19) •...
  • Page 19 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 positioned centrally in the working area so that Automower can easily find ®...
  • Page 20 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 21 3. INSTALLATION Installation and connecting the charging station Position the charging station in a suitable spot. Attach the charging station to the ground using the supplied screws. Ensure the screws are secured all the way down in the countersink. IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is not permitted to make new holes in the plate.

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery

    3. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not tread or walk on the charging station plate. 3.3 Charging the battery Automower ® is supplied with an uncharged battery. As soon as the charging station is connected, it is possible to charge the mower. Set the main switch to the ON position.

  • Page 23: 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 cable, if you want to make adjustments to the boundary wire during the first few weeks of operation.
  • Page 24 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 16" (40 cm) from the obstacle. This will prevent Automower ® from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear.
  • Page 25 3. INSTALLATION When Automower ® searches for the charging station or follows the loop according to the function Follow loop (3-2) (see page 52), it runs along the side of the boundary wire at a specific distance. The Corridor width (3-2-3) function determines the distance from the boundary wire that the mower shall run.
  • Page 26 3. INSTALLATION Secondary areas It is recommended to create a secondary area when the working area is made up of two areas that are Secondary joined by a passage where the distance between the area boundary wires is less than 32" (80 cm). Run the boundary wire then around the secondary area so that it forms an island outside of the main area.
  • Page 27 3. INSTALLATION Slopes The boundary wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10 %. 0-4” 40” The boundary wire should not be laid across a slope that is steeper than 10 %. There is a risk of Automower finding it difficult to turn there.
  • Page 28 3. INSTALLATION Laying out the boundary wire Run the boundary wire around the working area, but wait before connecting the wire to the charging station. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Extra wire must not be placed in coils outside the boundary wire. This can disrupt Automower ®...
  • Page 29 3. INSTALLATION Laying the boundary wire in towards the charging station The boundary wire can be routed in several different ways in towards the charging station. The best alternative is to route the wire completely outside the charging station, see alternative 1. The wire can also be placed under the charging station plate as shown in alternative 2 in the illustration.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Boundary Wire

    3. INSTALLATION 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire Connect the boundary wire to the charging station: Lift up the cover on the charging station: • Grip under the edge of the cover with both hands and pull straight out towards the sides. •...
  • Page 31 3. INSTALLATION Place the cable ends in the connector: • Open the connector. • Place the wire in the connector grip. Press the connector together using a pair of pliers. Press until you hear a click. Cut off any surplus boundary wire. Cut 0.4" - 0.8" (1 - 2 cm) above respective connectors.

  • Page 32: Checking The Installation

    3. INSTALLATION Refit the cover on the charging station. Ensure the three guides on the charging station enter the right holes in the cover. 3.6 Checking the installation Check the loop signal by looking to see what indication the green LED on the charging station is giving.
  • Page 33 3. INSTALLATION When a guide wire is installed, Automower ® can also be set to follow the guide wire out from the charging station using the function Follow loop out (3-2-1), see page 52. Need of a guide wire The guide wire may be necessary in installations where the search methods Irregular and Follow boundary wire are not adequate for the mower to quickly and easily find the charging station.
  • Page 34 3. INSTALLATION • The boundary wire runs across a long slope (steeper than 10 %). When Automower ® follows the boundary wire across a slope (steeper than 10 %) the mower must compensate for the slope. The mower then follows the boundary wire at a slower speed. The risk of the mower running outside of the working area due to skidding increases.
  • Page 35 3. INSTALLATION If you intend to install guide 1: Guide 2 • Insert the end of guide 1 into the lower right-hand hole on the charging station and Guide 1 catch it in the upper hole. • Secure a connector on the guide wire. •...
  • Page 36 3. INSTALLATION If you shall install the guide wire through a passage: • Automower ® follows the guide wire on the same side of the wire both to and from the charging station. This means that in towards the charging station the guide wire is on the right side of the mower and away from the charging station the guide wire is on the left side of the mower.

  • Page 37: Aktivate The Gps Anti-Theft Protection Area

    3. INSTALLATION 3.9 Aktivate the GPS anti-theft protection area Before the anti-theft protection area can be activated, a SIM card must be installed and the administrator’s phone number must be entered into the GPS communication unit (see 4.3 Using GPS-communication on page 39). Place Automower at the centre of the required ®...

  • Page 38: Use

    4. USE 4. Use 4.1 Charging a discharged battery When the Automower ® is new, or for some other reason has not been charged for a long time, the battery is flat and needs to be charged before starting. Charging takes between 1 and 2 hours. Place Automower in the charging station.

  • Page 39: 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 6.4 Timer (2) on page 49) to avoid a downtrodden lawn and to get the maximum life from your Automower ®...
  • Page 40 4. USE Description Commands Send the mower to the charging station Start mowing Set timer 1 * St1 hh:mm-hh:mm Set timer 2 * St2 hh:mm-hh:mm Set both timer 1 and timer 2 * Str hh:mm-hh:mm,hh:mm-hh:mm Set weekend timer 1 * Swet1 hh:mm-hh:mm Swet2 hh:mm-hh:mm Set weekend timer 2 *...

  • Page 41: Starting Automower

    4. USE Remarks Commands Remarks Enter the administrator’s phone Spn1 +nnnnnnnnnnn Required for operation, +nnnnnnnnn number = phone number incl. country code Set phone number of user 2 Spn2 +nnnnnnnnnnn Optional, not required, +nnnnnnnnn = phone number incl. country code Set phone number of user 3 Spn3 +nnnnnnnnnnn Optional, not required, +nnnnnnnnn =...

  • Page 42: Stopping Automower

    4. USE 4.5 Stopping Automower ® Press the STOP button. Automower stops, the blade motor stops and ® the control panel cover opens. 4.6 Restart Restart within 20 seconds Close the control panel cover. Automower ® starts automatically. Restart after more than 20 seconds If more than 20 seconds has elapsed since the last time the STOP button or the keypad was pressed it is not possible to start Automower...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Cutting Height

    4. USE 4.8 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height can be varied from MIN (0.8" (2 cm)) to MAX (2.5" (6 cm)). If the grass is long it is appropriate to let Automower ® start mowing at the MAX cutting height. Once the grass is shorter, you can gradually lower the cutting height.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Shortcuts

    5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Shortcuts Home: • Sends the mower to the charging station. Where it stays until the button is pressed again. The house icon is lit on the right-hand side of the display when the button is pressed. When the battery is fully charged the mower will remain in the charging station and show the message Waiting.

  • Page 46: Select

    5. CONTROL PANEL 5.2 Select Cancel: • Press to go back one step in the menu structure, or to interrupt an ongoing input. YES: • Press to confirm an entry or selection. • Press to start the mower if more than 20 seconds has elapsed since you last pressed a button and you want to close the control panel cover.

  • Page 47: Menu Functions

    6.6 Settings (4) Installation Settings The numbers in brackets refer to the menu rows on the display of Husqvarna Automower ® There are a number of submenus under each option. You can access all the functions to set Automower ®...

  • Page 48: Automower Main Menu, Menu Overview

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.2 Automower main menu, menu overview ® 48 - English...

  • Page 49: Commands (1)

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.3 Commands (1) This option in the main menu allows you to access Charge then AUTO the following functions on Automower ® • Charge then AUTO (1-1) Show latest faults Commands in order for Automower to drive immediately to ®...
  • Page 50 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Timer override (2-1) If you set the timer on your Automower , you can use ® Timer override this function to temporarily abandon the settings. • YES (2-1-1) Day timer 2-1- Move the cursor to YES and press YES to turn off the timer function.

  • Page 51: Installation (3)

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.5 Installation (3) From this option in the main menu you access the Commands driving settings. Exit angles • Exit angles (3-1) Timer Follow loop to set how far Automower should reverse out of ® the charging station before it turns and in what Installation direction the mower should leave the charging Installation shape...
  • Page 52 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Follow loop (3-2) These functions in this sub-menu are for situations Follow loop out when the mower needs to be guided to reach remote areas, to find the charging station more easily, and to determine at what distance the mower shall follow the Follow loop in Exit angles loop.
  • Page 53 6. MENU FUNCTIONS • Direction Specify to the right, left, guide 1 or guide 2 Direction depending on which direction the area lies from the charging station. The direction is set Distance looking at the charging station in the approach Area 1 direction of the mower.
  • Page 54 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Automower ® has a default delay setting of 2 Follow loop out minutes for guide 1 and guide 2 and 11 minutes Boundary delay for the boundary wire. A delay of 99 minutes Follow loop in means that the function is deactivated. Guide 1 delay If both search methods are to be activated, it is Corridor width...
  • Page 55 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Different corridor widths can be set for the Follow loop out boundary wire, guide 1 and on guide 2. The default setting on Automower is set to a value of ® 19 for both the boundary wire and guide wires. Follow loop in Boundary corridor The higher the stated Corridor width value, the...
  • Page 56 6. MENU FUNCTIONS When the function is selected the mower will immediately follow the boundary wire, guide 1 or guide 2, depending on which one it finds first, in to the charging station. If there is a passage and the mower can not run through it, the Corridor width value is set too high.
  • Page 57 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Installation shape (3-3) Automower can be set according to three installation ® Exit angles shapes: Open, Normal and Complex. Open This setting affects how Automower ® covers a Follow loop working area when it mows. Above all it influences Normal the turning angles and how often the mower changes direction.
  • Page 58 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Security (4-1) • PIN code (4-1-1) Via this function you can change your PIN code Security PIN code at any time. • To change the PIN code: Move the cursor to Language Time lock PIN code and press YES. Place Automower ®...
  • Page 59 6. MENU FUNCTIONS • Alarm (4-1-3) This function means that the first digit of the PIN PIN code code must be entered within 10 seconds after the STOP-button has been pressed or the mower has been lifted up for any reason. If the Time lock correct number is not entered after three _ _ _min...
  • Page 60 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Language (4-2) Using this function you can change the language Security selection you made when Automower was first ® started. Language To select the language: Move the cursor to Language and press YES . Now move the cursor to the required language and press YES .

  • Page 61: Settings

    - Proposed installation and settings The behavior of the mower is controlled by the settings that are made. Adapting the mower's garden settings according to the shape of the garden makes it easier for Husqvarna Automower to frequently ® reach all parts of the garden and in doing so achieve a perfect mowing result.
  • Page 62 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE - PROPOSED INSTALLATION Proposals for installation and settings Area: 1.1 acre (4500m ). A number of islands and a steep slope along the boundary wire. Guide wire recommended. Timer: Operating time of 24 hours per day. Exit angles: 90° - 270°. Search method: Irregular and Follow guide wire in.
  • Page 63 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE - PROPOSED INSTALLATION Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.85 acre (3500 m ). U-shaped garden with the charging station placed on one of the large open areas. Guide wire recommended through the passage. Timer: Operating time of 10 hours per day. Exit angles: 90°...
  • Page 64 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE - PROPOSED INSTALLATION Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.25 acre (1000 m ). There is one small island. Guide wire recommended through the passage. Timer: Operating time of 5 hours per day. Exit angles: 70° - 190°. Follow loop out: Direction Guide 1, Distance 20 m (65 ft) and Proportion 25 %.

  • Page 65: 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. For further information on cleaning, see 8.5 Cleaning on page 67. During the initial period Automower is used the blade ®...

  • Page 66: Winter Storage

    8. MAINTENANCE 8.2 Winter storage Automower ® Automower must be carefully cleaned before winter ® storage, see 8.5 Cleaning on page 67. Charge the battery fully before winter storage. Turn the main switch to the OFF position. It is also recommended to fully charge the battery several times during the winter in order to maximise its operating life.

  • Page 67: After Winter Storage

    8. MAINTENANCE 8.4 After winter storage Check whether Automower , contact strips and ® charging strips need to be cleaned before using. 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.

  • Page 68: Replacing The 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 OFF position.

  • Page 69: Trouble Shooting

    9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9. Trouble shooting 9.1 Fault messages A number of fault messages are listed below that can be shown on Husqvarna Automower . If the same ® fault occurs frequently: contact your dealer. Fault message Cause Action Left wheel motor...
  • Page 70 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Fault message Cause Action Outside working area If this occurs in isolated areas it may Try moving the boundary wire. be due to interference from metallic objects (perimeter fence, reinforcement bar) or buried cables in the vicinity. The working area slopes too much.
  • Page 71 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Fault message Cause Action Stuck in charging An object is preventing Automower ® Remove the object. station from reversing out of the charging station. Upside down Automower leans too much or has Turn the mower the right way up. ®...

  • Page 72: Fault Symptom

    9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.2 Fault symptom If your Automower does not work correctly, follow the trouble shooting guide below. If the fault persists; ® contact your dealer. Symptom Cause Action Uneven mowing Automower works too few hours per Increase the mowing time, see 6.4 ®...

  • Page 73: Technical Data

    UART for PC communication UART for communication with Automower Computer memory Flash Materials Circuit board Dimensions and weight 95 x 178 x 20 mm, 80 grams Compatibility Husqvarna Automower 220 AC, 230 ACX, Solar ® Hybrid, 265 ACX English - 73...

  • Page 74: Environmental Information

    The GPS communication unit includes radio devices. The GPS communication unit is not for portable use. The GPS communication unit is sold only for use in any of the following models Husqvarna Automower ® 220 AC, 230 ACX, Solar Hybrid and 265 ACX.
  • Page 75 11. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Serial number: _________________________________________________________________ Personal code: _________________________________________________________________ Dealer ________________________________________________________________________ Dealer’s telephone number: ______________________________________________________ English - 75...
  • Page 78 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS ® AUTOMOWER is a trademark owned by Husqvarna AB. Copyright © 2012 HUSQVARNA. All rights reserved. 115 42 52-95...

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