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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 3 3 4 6 6 2 Presentation 2.1 What is what? 2.2 Package content 2.3 Function 10 11 12 12 3 Installation 3.1 Preparations 3.2 Installation of the charging station 3.3 Charging the battery 3.4 Installation of the boundary wire 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire 3.6 Installation of the guide wire 3.7 Checking the installation 3.
MEMO Serial number: ___________________________ PIN code: ___________________________ Dealer: ___________________________ Dealer’s telephone number: __________________________ If the robotic lawnmower is stolen, it is important to notify Husqvarna AB of this. Contact your local dealer and provide the product’s serial number so that it can be registered as stolen in an international database.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1 Introduction and safety 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product. To get the best results from your Husqvarna robotic lawnmower requires knowledge of how it works. This Operator’s Manual contains important information about the robotic lawnmower, how it must be installed and how to use it. As a complement to this Operator’s Manual, there is more information available on the Automower® website, www.automower.com.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY IMPORTANT INFORMATION This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY • Never put your hands or feet close to or under the body when the robotic lawnmower is running. Do not ride on the robotic lawnmower. 3012-665 • This product conforms to the applicable EC Directives. 6001-024 • Noise emission to surroundings. The product’s emissions are set out in chapter 10, Technical data and on the rating plate. 3012-1059 • It is not permitted to dispose of this product as normal household waste when it has reached the end of its useful life.
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 robotic lawnmower’s chassis. 3012-1301 3012-272 • Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean the robotic lawnmower.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY • The robotic lawnmower may only be operated, maintained, and repaired by persons that are fully conversant with its special characteristics and safety regulations. Please read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the robotic lawnmower. • It is not permitted to modify the original design of the robotic lawnmower. All modifications are made at your own risk.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY Moving The original packaging should be used when transporting the robotic lawnmower over long distances. To safely move from or within the working area: 1. Press the STOP button to stop the robotic lawnmower. If security is set to the medium or high level (see 6.4 Security on page 46) the PIN code has to be entered. The PIN code has four digits and is chosen when the robotic lawnmower is started for the first time, see 3.8 First start-up and calibration on page 33. 3012-1381 2.
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 set in the 0 position during all work on the mower’s chassis, such as cleaning or replacing the blades. 3012-1301 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean the robotic lawnmower. Never use solvents for cleaning. Inspect the robotic lawnmower each week and replace any damaged or worn parts.
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. The robotic lawnmower is powered by a maintenance-free battery. • A charging station, to where the robotic lawnmower automatically returns when the charge level in the battery becomes too low.
PRESENTATION 2.1 What is what? 3 4 2 5 1 8 6 9 10 7 11 12 15 13 19 14 20 21 22 24 23 25 16 26 17 32 31 18 27 28 29 30 3012-1306 The numbers in the illustration represent: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
PRESENTATION 2.2 Package content Your Automower® package will include the following parts. Robotic lawnmower √ Charging station √ Power supply Charging station screws √ 5 pcs Low voltage cable √ Allen key √ Measurement gauge √ Operator´s Manual and Quick Guide √ Cable markers √ Extra blades 9 pcs Alarm decal √ 2.3 Function Capacity The robotic lawnmower is recommended for lawns up to 1,500 m2 (1,000 m2 for Automower® 310).
PRESENTATION Mowing technique The cutting system in the Husqvarna robotic lawnmower is based on an efficient and energy saving principle. Unlike many standard lawnmowers, the robotic lawnmower cuts the grass instead of knocking it off. We recommend you allow the robotic lawnmower to mainly mow in dry weather to obtain the best possible result.
PRESENTATION The STOP button on the top of the robotic lawnmower is mainly used to stop the robotic lawnmower when it’s running. When the STOP button is pressed a hatch opens, behind which there is a control panel. The STOP button remains pressed in until the hatch is closed again. This together with the START button acts as a start inhibitor. 3012-1381 The control panel on the top of the robotic lawnmower is where you manage all the robotic lawnmower settings.
PRESENTATION Search method 2: Follow guide wire The robotic lawnmower operates irregularly until it reaches the guide wire. Then the robotic lawnmower follows the guide wire to the charging station. 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. See 3.6 Installation of the guide wire on page 29.
INSTALLATION 3 Installation This chapter describes how to install the 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. It is therefore important to plan the installation carefully. Planning is simplified if you make a sketch of the working area, including all obstacles.
INSTALLATION 4. Check that all parts for the installation are included. The numbers in brackets refer to the component illustration. See 2.1 What is what? on page 11.
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. 3023-038 Do not put the charging station in confined spaces in the working area. This can make it difficult for the robotic mower to find the charging station. 3012-555 The charging station must be positioned on relatively level ground.
INSTALLATION Connecting the power supply Take the following into consideration when planning where to place the power supply: • Close to the charging station • Protection from rain • Protection from direct sunlight 3012-1352 If the power supply is connected to an electrical socket outdoors, this must be approved for outdoor use. The low voltage cable for the power supply is 10 metres long, and may not be shortened or extended. A longer low voltage cable is available as optional accessory.
INSTALLATION Do not, under any circumstances, mount the power supply at a height where there is a risk it can be submerged in water (at least 30 cm from the ground). It is not permitted to place the power supply on the ground. Never connect the power supply to a outlet if plug or cord is damaged. Damaged or entangled cord increase the risk of electric shock.
INSTALLATION 3.3 Charging the battery As soon as the charging station is connected, it is possible to charge the robotic lawnmower. Set the main switch to position 1. Place the robotic lawnmower in the charging station to charge the battery while the boundary and guide wires are being laid. If the battery is flat, it takes around 80 to 100 minutes to fully charge it. 3012-1313 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The robotic lawnmower cannot be used before the installation is complete.
INSTALLATION 3.4 Installation of the boundary wire Ensure correct installation of the boundary wire according to the instruction The boundary wire can be installed in one of the following ways: • Secure the wire to the ground with pegs. 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. After a few weeks the grass will have grown over the wire making it no longer visible.
INSTALLATION Working area boundaries If a high obstacle (5 cm or more), for example a wall or fence, borders the working area, the boundary wire should be laid 35 cm from the obstacle. This will prevent the robotic lawnmower from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear. About 20 cm of the lawn around the fixed obstacle will not be mown.
INSTALLATION Boundaries within the working area Use the boundary wire to isolate 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 isolated, and then return it back along the same route. If pegs are used, the wire should be laid under the same pegs on the return route.
INSTALLATION Passages when mowing Long and narrow passages and areas narrower than 1.5 to 2 metres should be avoided. When the robotic lawnmower mows, there is a risk that it travels around in the passage or area for a long period of time. The lawn will then look flattened. Slopes The robotic lawnmower can also operate on sloping working areas. The maximum gradient is defined as percentage units (%). The slope as a percentage is calculated as the difference in elevation in centimetres for every metre.
INSTALLATION Laying the boundary wire If you intend to peg 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. • Make sure to lay the boundary wire close to the ground and secure the pegs close together.
INSTALLATION Laying the boundary wire in towards the charging station On its way toward the charging station, the boundary wire can be laid completely outside the charging station (see option 1 in the figure). If there is a need to partly locate the charging station outside the working area, it is also possible to lay the wire under the charging station plate (see option 2 in the figure).
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. 1. Place the wire ends in the connector: • Open the connector. • Place the wire in the connector grip. 3012-284 2. Press the connectors together using a pair of pliers.
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. The guide wire is used by the robotic lawnmower to find its way back to the charging station but also to guide the robotic lawnmower to hard-to reach areas of the garden.
INSTALLATION Laying and connecting the guide wire 1. Before laying and connecting the guide wire, it is important to give consideration to the length of the guide loop, especially in large or complex installations. If the guide loop is longer than 400 metres the robotic lawnmower can have difficulty following the guide wire. The guide wire together with the section of the boundary loop that makes up the return wire to the charging station is called the guide loop.
INSTALLATION If the guide wire has to be installed on a steep slope, it is an advantage to lay the wire at an angle to the slope. This makes it easier for the robotic lawnmower to follow the guide wire on the slope. 3018-061 Avoid laying the wire at sharp angles. This can make it difficult for the robotic lawnmower to follow the guide wire. 135º 135º 90º 3012-1327 6. Run the guide wire to the point on the boundary loop where the guide wire is to be connected. Lift up the boundary wire.
INSTALLATION 3.7 Checking the installation Check the loop signal by inspecting the indicator lamp on the charging station. • Solid green light = good signals. • Flashing green light = the loop system is turned off and the robotic lawnmower is in ECO mode. See 6.8 Settings on page 59. • Flashing blue light = interruption in the boundary loop, no signal. • Flashing red light = interruption in the charging station’s antenna plate. The fault should be rectified by an authorized dealer.
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. 1. Open the control panel hatch by pressing the STOP button. 2. Set the main switch to position 1. A start-up sequence begins when the robotic lawnmower is started for the first time. The following is requested: • PIN code from factory.
USE 4 Use 4.1 Charging a flat battery When the Husqvarna robotic lawnmower is new or has been stored for a long period, the battery will be flat and needs to be charged before starting. 1. Set the main switch to position 1. 2. Place the robotic lawnmower in the charging station. Open the cover and slide the robotic lawnmower in as far as possible to ensure proper contact between the robotic lawnmower and the charging station. 3012-1313 3. The display shows a message that charging is in progress.
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 and to get the maximum service life from the robotic lawnmower.
USE 4.3 Standby The robotic lawnmower has a built-in standby period according to the Standby time table. The standby period provides a good opportunity to e.g. water or play games on the lawn. 24 h Automower® Standby time, hours per day 310 315 6 2 B Standby Example 1 The times used in this example are applicable to Automower® 310 but the principle is the same for Automower® 315. Work period 1: 00:00 - 18:00. Work days: All days.
USE 4.4 Starting 1. Press the STOP button to open the control panel hatch. 2. Set the main switch to position 1. 3. Enter the PIN code. 4. Push the START button. 5. Make the required operation selection. See 5.1 Operation selection Start on page 40. 6. Shut the hatch within 10 seconds. If the robotic lawnmower is parked in the charging station, it will only leave the charging station when the battery is fully charged and if the timer is set to allow the mower to operate.
USE 4.7 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height can be varied from MIN (2 cm) to MAX (6 cm) in nine stages. During the first week after a new installation, the cutting height must be set to MAX to avoid damaging the loop wire. After this, the cutting height can be lowered one step every week until the desired cutting height has been reached. If the grass is long, allow the robotic lawnmower to start mowing at the MAX cutting height.
CONTROL PANEL 5 Control panel All forms of commands and settings for the robotic lawnmower 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. All information is shown on the display and all input is done using the buttons. 3012-1094 When the stop button has been pressed and the hatch is opened, the start page is displayed showing the following information: • Operating information, e.g. MOWING, PARKED or TIMER.
CONTROL PANEL The keypad consists of six groups of buttons: • The START button is used to activate the robotic lawnmower. This is normally the last button to be pressed before closing the display hatch. • The Back and OK buttons are used to navigate in the menu. The OK button is also used to confirm settings in the menu. • The arrow keys are used to navigate in the menu but also to make selections in certain setting options. • The MENU button is used to go to the main menu.
CONTROL PANEL Spot Cutting Not applicable for Automower® 310. Spot cutting means the robotic lawnmower will work in a spiral pattern in order to cut the grass in the area where it was started. When this is done, the robotic lawnmower will automatically switch to Main Area or Secondary Area. This function is useful for quickly mowing an area where the grass has been mown less than in other parts of the garden. The Spot Cutting function is activated with the START button.
MENU FUNCTIONS 6 Menu functions 6.1 Main menu The main menu consists of the following options: • Timer • Security • Messages • Weather timer (only for Automower® 315) • Installation • Settings • Accessories Automower 315 3018-1402 There are a number of submenus under each option. You can access all the functions to set the robotic lawnmower settings via these. Automower 310 3018-1403 Browse between menus Browse through the main menu and submenus with the help of the arrow keys.
MENU FUNCTIONS 6.2 Menu structure The following table summarises the menu selections found in the main menu. The following chapter provides more detailed information about how each function is used and which setting options are available. Use the arrow keys to browse the menu. Confirm selections with OK. Timer The lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the best mowing result.
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 mower’s working capacity. When the robotic lawnmower is allowed to mow too often, the lawn may appear flattened and the robotic lawnmower is subjected to unnecessary wear.
MENU FUNCTIONS Automower® 310 Work area 250 m2 500 m2 750 m2 1000 m2 Work days per week Work hours per day Suggestion of time interval 5 6,5 hours 07:00 - 13:30 7 4,5 hours 07:00 - 11:30 5 12,5 hours 07:00 - 19:30 7 9 hours 07:00 - 16:00 5 18 hours 06:00 - 24:00 7 13,5 hours 07:00 - 20:30 7 18 hours 06:00 - 24:00 Automower® 315 Work area 250 m2 500 m2 750 m2 1000 m2 Work days per week Work hours per day Suggestion of time interval 5 5,5 hours 07:00 - 12:30 7 4 hours 07:00
MENU FUNCTIONS Reset This function resets the timer to the factory setting, where the robotic lawnmower is allowed to operate 24 hours a day every day. Current day This resets the day that is selected in the tab system. The factory setting is that the robotic lawnmower is allowed to operate 24 hours a day. 3012-1408 All week This resets all days in the week. The factory setting is that the robotic lawnmower is allowed to operate 24 hours a day every day. 6.
MENU FUNCTIONS PIN request This function means that the robotic lawnmower requests a PIN code each time the hatch is opened. The correct PIN code must be entered to use the robotic lawnmower. Alarm This function means that an alarm sounds if the PIN code is not entered within 10 seconds after the STOP button has been pressed or the robotic lawnmower has been lifted up for any reason. A ticking noise indicates that the PIN code must be entered to prevent triggering the alarm.
MENU FUNCTIONS 6.5 Messages Historical and information messages can be read using this function. Regards some of the most common fault messages, there are tips and advice to help you rectify the fault. See 9.1 Fault messages on page 74. Messages Fault messages If the robotic lawnmower is disrupted in any way e.g. gets stuck under a fallen branch a message is shown in the lawnmower’s display relating to the disruption and the time it happened.
MENU FUNCTIONS 6.6 Weather timer Not applicable for Automower® 310. This function allows the robotic lawnmower to automatically adjust its mowing times based on how quick the lawn grows. When the weather is good for grass growth, the robotic lawnmower mows more often and when grass growth is slower the robotic lawnmower will automatically spend less time on the lawn. The robotic lawnmower will however not operate longer than the time that may be configured in the timer settings.
MENU FUNCTIONS 6.7 Installation This menu function is used to steer the robotic lawnmower to remote parts of a working area and control how the robotic lawnmower searches for the charging station. For many working areas there is no need to alter the factory settings i.e. allow the robotic lawnmower itself to combine the various search methods and the underlying settings.
MENU FUNCTIONS Area X > How? Specify to the right, left or Guide depending on which direction the area lies from the charging station. The direction (right or left) is counted as that seen facing the charging station. Use the right and left arrow keys to alternate between the different options. 3012-1100 Area X > How far? Enter the distance in metres along the current wire from the charging station to the remote area where the robotic lawnmower begins mowing.
MENU FUNCTIONS Area X > More > Test Testing selected settings can be seen as a natural part of the installation. Using the Test function, the robotic lawnmower travels the farthest distance from the loop allowed by the selected corridor width. To test the selected settings: 1. Place the robotic lawnmower in the charging station. 2. Use the down and the right/left arrow keys to select the area to be tested from the Overview screen. Press OK. 3012-1411 3. Select More and press OK. 4.
MENU FUNCTIONS Finding the charging station The robotic lawnmower can be set to search for the charging station in one or more of the following three ways: Guide, Boundary loop and Charging station. The factory settings are that these three search options are automatically combined to find the charging station as quickly as possible but also with a minimum risk of tracks forming. In very complex gardens e.g.
MENU FUNCTIONS Guide Use the number keys to enter the delay time. The delay time is normally specified as a figure between 0 and 10 minutes. Guide > Disable/Enable Normally the Guide method does not need to be deactivated even if there is no guide wire installed. To disable the Guide method, select Disable and press OK. 3012-1414 Boundary loop Use the number keys to enter the delay time.
MENU FUNCTIONS Test settings Testing selected settings can be seen as a natural part of the installation. To test the selected settings: 1. Place the robotic lawnmower about 3 metres from the wire to be tested (boundary wire or the guide wire), facing the wire. 2. Use the right/left arrow key to select the method to test from the Overview screen. 3. Select More and press OK. 4. Select Test Guide under Guide settings, or Test right or Test left under boundary settings, and press OK. 5.
MENU FUNCTIONS Advanced Under the Advanced heading, there are even more settings relating to the behaviour of the robotic lawnmower. The settings in this menu are only required if additional control of the lawnmower is definitely needed e.g. in very complex gardens. The factory settings are selected in a way that should suit most working areas.
MENU FUNCTIONS Corridor width > Guide The function Automatic passage handling will automatically adjust the guide corridor width. If Automatic passage handling is disabled, manual settings need to be entered. The corridor width can be set between 0 and 9. If value 0 is specified, the robotic lawnmower will straddle the guide wire meaning it runs right over the middle of the guide wire. 3012-1424 Use the arrow keys to specify the required value. The factory setting is 9.
MENU FUNCTIONS Drive past wire The front of the robotic lawnmower always passes the boundary wire by a specific distance before the mower turns around. The default distance is 32 cm, but this can be changed if required. A figure between 25 and 50 can be selected. Note that the distance given is only an approximate value and should be regarded as a guide. In reality, the actual distance the robotic mower passes the boundary wire can vary.
MENU FUNCTIONS 6.8 Settings This selection allows you to carry out changes to the robotic lawnmower’s general settings. Settings Profiles Spiral cutting ECO mode On / Off On/Off General On/Off Select Rename Save Time & date Language Country & Timezone Set time Set date Time format Intensity Low Medium Reset all user settings About Date format High Profiles Not applicable for Automower® 310. With the function Profiles, different sets of user settings can be saved.
MENU FUNCTIONS Change the name of a profile The names of the profiles can be changed, to make it easier to remember what settings are stored in the respective profile. • Select the profile name to be changed. • Press OK. • Select Rename and press OK. • Move the cursor withe the arrow keys. Press OK to select a letter. Press BACK to save the new name. • The names of the profiles will be shown in the menu Settings - Profiles. The name of the selected profile is also visible on the start screen.
MENU FUNCTIONS ECO mode This function automatically turns off the signal in the boundary loop, the guide wires and the charging station when the robotic lawnmower is not mowing, i.e. when the lawnmower is charging or is not allowed to mow due to timer settings. ECO mode is suitable to use where there is other wireless equipment not compatible with the robotic lawnmower e.g. certain hearing loops or garage doors.
MENU FUNCTIONS General Set language and time or reset user settings to factory default. Time & Date This function allows you to set current time and required time format in the robotic lawnmower. Time Enter the correct time and press OK to exit. Time format Move the cursor to the required time format: 12h/24h Exit by pressing OK. Date Enter current date and press OK to exit.
MENU FUNCTIONS Reset all user settings This function allows you to reset the robotic lawnmower to the default settings it had when it left the factory. The following settings are not altered: • Security level • PIN code • Loop signal • Messages • Date & Time • Language • Country 1. Select Reset all user settings in the menu and press OK. 2. Confirm by pressing OK. About In the About menu, information about the different mower software versions, model and serial number is available. 6.
GARDEN EXAMPLES 7 Garden examples - Installation proposals and settings Adapting the robotic lawnmower’s settings and guide wire positions according to the shape of the garden makes it easier for the robotic lawnmower to frequently reach all parts of the garden and in doing so achieve a perfect mowing result. Different gardens may require different settings. The following pages outline a number of examples of gardens with installation proposals and settings.
GARDEN EXAMPLES Installation proposals and settings Area 150 m2. Open and level area. Timer Automower® 310 08:00-14:00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Automower® 315 08:00-13:00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Lawn coverage Factory setting Find charging station Factory setting Remarks The timer should be used to prevent the grass looking trampled since the area is significantly less than the maximum capacity of the robotic lawnmower.
GARDEN EXAMPLES Area 800 m2. L-shaped garden with charging station installed in the narrow area. Contains a couple of islands.
GARDEN EXAMPLES Area 800 m2. Unsymmetrical working area with a narrow passage and a number of islands. Timer Automower® 310 07:00-24:00 Monday to Saturday Automower® 315 08:00-22:00 Monday to Saturday Lawn coverage Factory setting Find charging station Factory setting 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 right hand side of the working area.
GARDEN EXAMPLES Area 500 m2 + 100 m2 in a secondary area. Timer Automower® 310 08:00-20:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Automower® 315 08:00-18:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Lawn coverage Factory setting Find charging station Factory setting Remarks The secondary area is cut using the Secondary area mode on Wednesday and Sunday. As the area is open and uncomplicated there is no need for a guide wire in this installation.
MAINTENANCE 8 Maintenance For better operating reliability and longer service life: check and clean the robotic lawnmower regularly and replace worn parts if necessary. See 8.4 Cleaning on page 71 for more details on cleaning. When the robotic lawnmower is first used, the blade disc and blades should be inspected once a week. If the amount of wear during this period has been low, the inspection interval can be increased. It is important that the blade disc rotates easily.
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT INFORMATION The battery must be charged fully before winter storage. If the battery is not fully charged it can be damaged and in certain cases be rendered useless. Check the condition of wear items such as blades and bearings in the front wheels. Rectify if necessary to make sure the robotic lawnmower is in good condition prior to next season. Store the robotic lawnmower standing on all four wheels in a dry, frost-free environment.
MAINTENANCE 8.3 After winter storage Check whether the robotic lawnmower, contact strips or charging strips need to be cleaned before using. If the charging or contact strips appear to be burnt or coated, clean them using fine grade emery cloth. Check that the mower’s time and date are correct. 8.4 Cleaning It is important to keep the robotic lawnmower clean. A robotic lawnmower with a lot of grass stuck to it will find it harder to travel up slopes, perform worse and be exposed to greater wear and tear.
MAINTENANCE Chassis Clean the underside of the chassis. Brush or wipe with a damp cloth. Wheels Clean around the front wheel and rear wheels as well as the front wheel bracket. 3012-1338 Body Use a damp, soft sponge or cloth to clean the body. If the body is very dirty it may be necessary to use a soap solution or washing-up liquid. Charging station Clean the charging station regularly from grass, leaves, twigs and other objects that may impede docking. 3012-1339 8.
MAINTENANCE 8.7 Blades WARNING Always use original blades and screws when replacing. Only replacing the blades and reusing the screw can result in a screw wearing during mowing and shearing. The blades can then be propelled from under the body and cause serious injury. There are three blades on the robotic lawnmower, which are screwed into the blade disc. All three blades and screws must be replaced at the same time to obtain a balanced cutting system. Use Husqvarna genuine blades only.
TROUBLESHOOTING 9 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. More suggestions for steps to take in the event of malfunction or symptoms can be found on www.automower.com. 9.
TROUBLESHOOTING Trapped The robotic lawnmower has got caught in something. Free the robotic lawnmower and rectify the reason for it becoming trapped. The robotic lawnmower is stuck behind a number of obstacles. Check if there are any obstacles which make it hard for the robotic lawnmower to move on from this location. The boundary wire connections to the charging station are crossed. Check that the boundary wire is connected correctly. The boundary wire is too close to the edge of the working area.
TROUBLESHOOTING Upside down The robotic lawnmower is leaning too much or has turned over. Turn the robotic lawnmower the right way up. Needs manual charging The robotic lawnmower is set to the Secondary area operating mode. Place the robotic lawnmower in the charging station. This behaviour is normal and no action is required. The timer setting prevents the robotic lawnmower from operating. Change the timer settings. See 6.3 Timer on page 44. The robotic lawnmower is currently in standby.
TROUBLESHOOTING 9.2 Info messages A number of info messages are listed below that can be shown on the display on the robotic lawnmower. It is recommended to contact your dealer if the same message appears often. Check that the installation is performed as described in the Operator’s Manual. Then contact your local dealer. Message Cause Action The robotic lawnmower cannot find the charging station. Check that the charging station and the guide wire are installed in accordance with the instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING 9.3 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. There is more troubleshooting help on www.automower.com. If you still need help with troubleshooting, please contact the local dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING 9.4 Symptoms If your robotic lawnmower does not work as expected, follow the troubleshooting guide below. There is a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on www.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.
TROUBLESHOOTING The robotic lawnmower follows a guide wire or boundary wire to or from the charging station. This behaviour is normal and no action is required. The robotic lawnmower searches for a guide wire or boundary wire and the battery charge is very low. This behaviour is normal and no action is required. Grass or other foreign object blocks the blade disc. Remove and clean the blade disc. See 8.4 Cleaning on page 71. The battery is spent. Contact your local dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING A wire break can be located by gradually halving the distance of the loop where the break may have occurred until there is only a very short section of the wire left. The following method does not work if ECO mode is activated. Make sure first that ECO mode is turned off. See 6.8 Settings on page 59. 1. Check that the indicator lamp in the charging station flashes blue, which indicates a break in the boundary loop. See 9.3 Indicator lamp in the charging station on page 78. 3012-1066 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING b) Put AL and G1 back in their original positions. Then switch AR and G1. If the indicator lamp is lit with a solid green light, then the break is somewhere on the boundary wire between AR and the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire (thick black line in the illustration). 4. a) Assume that the indicator lamp is lit with a solid green light in test 3a) above. Reset all connections to their original positions. Then disconnect AR. Connect a new loop wire to AR.
TROUBLESHOOTING In that case, move the connection for the new wire closer to the disconnected end (roughly at the middle of the suspected wire section) and check again if the indicator lamp is green. 3023-029 Continue until only a very short section of the wire remains which is the difference between a flashing blue light and a solid green light. b) If the indicator lamp is solid green in test 3b) above, a similar test is carried out but with the new loop wire connected to AL instead. 3023-030 5.
TECHNICAL DATA 10 Technical Data Data Automower® 310 Automower® 315 Length 63 cm 63 cm Width 51 cm 51 cm Height 25 cm 25 cm Weight 9 kg 9 kg Battery, Special Lithium-Ion battery 18 V / 2.1Ah, Art. No. 584 85 28-01 18 V / 2.1Ah, Art. No. 584 85 28-01 Power supply 100-240 V / 28 V DC 100-240 V / 28 V DC Low voltage cable length 10 m 10 m Mean energy consumption at maximum use 8 kWh/month for a working area of 1000 m2 10 kWh/month for a working area of 1500 m2 Charge current 1.
GUARANTEE TERMS 11 Guarantee terms Husqvarna AB 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: • The robotic lawnmower and the charging station may only be used in compliance with the instructions in this Operator’s Manual.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION 12 Environmental information The symbol on the Husqvarna robotic lawnmower or its packaging indicates 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. The batteries are encased in the chassis of the robotic lawnmower. To access the batteries, the chassis must be dismantled. Consult your dealer, or follow the below instructions for removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Removing the battery 1. Disassemble the body. 2. Disassemble the chassis. 3. Loosen the screws (Torx 20) holding the battery cover in place. 4. Disconnect the battery connection from the main circuit board. 5. Open the battery cover and remove the battery. English - 87 OM_1157863-26_HQ 310,315,EN_160229.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 13 EC Declaration of Conformity EC declaration of conformity (Only applicable to European versions) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel.
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