Husqvarna AUTOMOWER Operator's Manual page 25

Secondary areas
It is recommended to create a secondary area when
the working area is made up of two areas that are
joined by a passage where the distance between the
boundary wires is less than 24". Run the boundary
wire then around the secondary area so that it forms
an island outside of the main area.
Automower ® must be moved manually between the
main and secondary areas. Use the MAN operating
mode when Automower
area.
Instead of creating an island with the existing
boundary wire, a secondary area generator can
ideally be used. A secondary area generator can be
purchased as an accessory. Contact your dealer for
further information.
Passages when mowing
Long narrow passages and areas, narrower than
5 - 7 ft, should be avoided. When Automower
there is a risk that it runs around in the passage or
area for a too long a period. The lawn will then look
flattened.
Passages when searching for the charging station
The distance between the boundary wires in a
passage must be at least 10 ft in order for
Automower ® to follow the boundary wire through the
passage without the need of changing the mower's
default settings. When the distance is less than 10 ft,
there are two options available that permit
Automower ® to run through the passage.
1. Install a guide wire.
When the distance between the boundary wires
is less than 10 ft, it is recommended to install a
guide wire through the passage. For more
information about the guide wire, see 3.8
Installation of the guide wire on page 32.
Usually the installation of the guide wire is the
best solution with narrow passages.
The narrowest passage that Automower
through with the help of a guide wire is 2 ft
between the boundary wires.
2. Change the Corridor width setting (3-2-3).
When the distance between the boundary wires in
a narrow passage is more than 7 ft it is possible
for Automower to run through the passage if a
®
low value is set for the Corridor width (3-2-3)
function (see page 55). However, a low value
involves a large risk of tracks forming along the
entire boundary wire.
The transition between a large area and a passage
should be, if possible, designed like a funnel, with
rounded corners, to make it easier for Automower
enter the passage.
3. INSTALLATION
shall mow a secondary
®
mows
®
® can run
Secondary
area
Main area
Secondary
area
At least 10 ft
® to
Main area
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