H U SQVARNA AUTOMOWE R ® SOLAR HYBRI D OPE R ATOR’S MAN UAL
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 ........................................................................ 5 5 6 7 8 2. Presentation .........
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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.
1. 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 Automower® requires knowledge of its function. This Operator's manual contains important information about the mower, how you install it and how you use it.
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®. • The warnings and safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual must be carefully followed if the mower is to be used safely and efficiently.
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. • Always wear protective gloves when working with the mower’s underframe. • Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean Automower®.
1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.4 Safety instructions Use • 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.
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: 1. Press the STOP button to stop the mower. If the alarm, (see page 59) used to prevent theft, has been activated, open the solar cell panel using the cut-out on the back edge of the panel and enter the first number of the PIN code. You select the four digit PIN code when you start the mower for the first time, see page 31. 2.
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. The mower is powered by solar energy in combination with a maintenance free battery. Charging station, where your Automower® returns when the charge level in the battery becomes too low.
2. PRESENTATION 2.1 Automower®, what’s what? 3 7 2 6 10 8 4 5 1 9 14 13 11 12 16 17 15 19 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 The numbers in the picture correspond to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Charging strip Solar cell panel Cutting height adjustment cover Front wheel Drive wheel Body Stop button Keypad Display Main switch Handle Chassis box with electronics, battery and motors Skid plate 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
2. PRESENTATION 2.2 Function of Automower® Capacity Automower® Solar Hybrid is recommended for lawns up to 0.6 acre. The size of the area mown by the Solar Hybrid mainly depends on the available sunlight, but also on the condition of the blades, the type of grass, growth rate and dampness. The shape of the garden is also significant. If the garden mainly consists of open lawns, Automower® can mow more per hour than if the garden consists of several small lawns separated by trees, flower beds and passages.
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. 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 the charging station.
2. PRESENTATION All Automower® settings are managed via the control panel under the mower's solar cell panel. The main switch is also located on the control panel. 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 PIN code, plus setting of the time and date, see page 31. The selected PIN code must then be entered each time the main switch is moved to the ON position.
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. Search method 1: Irregular Automower® runs irregularly until it finds the charging station.
2. PRESENTATION 2.4 More than one Automower® in 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. Contact your dealer for further information. 2.
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. It is therefore important to plan the installation carefully. Planning is simplified if you make a sketch of the working area, including all obstacles.
3. INSTALLATION • Transformer (19) • Low voltage cable (20) • Staples (21) • Connector for the loop wire (22) • Nails (23) • Measurement gauge (24) • Solderless coupler for the loop wire (25) During installation you will also need: • Hammer/plastic mallet to simplify putting the staples in the ground • Combination pliers for cutting the boundary wire and pressing the contact units together. • Edge cutter/straight spade if the boundary wire must be buried. 3.
3. INSTALLATION The charging station must be positioned with a great deal of free area in front of it (at least 10 ft). It should also be positioned centrally in the working area so that Automower® can easily find the charging station and quickly reach all parts of the working area. It is a good idea to place the charging station in the shadow. The battery is spared if it is charged in the lowest possible ambient temperature. The charging station must be positioned on relatively level ground.
3. INSTALLATION Do not put the charging station in a corner or pocket in the working area. Avoid placing the charging station in a narrow passage (narrower than about 10 ft). Do not position the charging station so that the mower can come closer than 10 ft behind the charging station (for example on a narrow point). It will then be harder for the mower to find the charging station. Installation and connecting the charging station 1. Position the charging station in a suitable spot. 2.
3. INSTALLATION 3. Connect the low voltage cable to the charging station. Only use original cable and transformer. 4. Connect the low voltage cable to the transformer. The connectors may be slightly difficult to connect, as they are moisture-proof. 5. Connect the transformer’s power cord to a 120 V wall socket. It is preferable to use an earth-fault breaker as recommended. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not tread or walk on the charging station plate. 3.
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. • Bury the wire. It is preferable to bury the boundary wire if you want to dethatch or aerate the lawn.
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 14" from the obstacle. This will prevent Automower® from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear. 14“ If the working area borders against a small ditch, for example, a flower bed or a small elevation, e.g. a low verge (1" - 2"), the boundary wire should be laid 12" inside the working area.
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. It is recommended to state as high a Corridor width value as possible. A high Corridor width value reduces the risk of tracks forming.
3. INSTALLATION 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. Secondary area Automower® must be moved manually between the main and secondary areas. Use the MAN operating mode when Automower® shall mow a secondary area.
3. INSTALLATION Slopes The boundary wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10 %. 0-10“ 100“ 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. The mower will then stop and show the fault message Outside working area. The risk is at its greatest in damp weather conditions, as the wheels can slip on the wet grass.
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®. Tip! Use the supplied measurement gauge as a guide when you lay out the boundary wire. This helps you to easily set the correct distance between the boundary wire and the boundary/obstacle.
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. However, the wire should not be placed outside alternative 2 because it can then be difficult for Automower® to find the charging station.
3. INSTALLATION 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire Connect the boundary wire to the charging station: 1. 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. • Now lift the cover straight up. 2. Slide in the ends of the boundary wire in the lowermost holes on the charging station and catch them in the uppermost holes.
3. INSTALLATION 3. Place the cable ends in the connector: • Open the connector. • Place the wire in the connector grip. 4. Press the connector together using a pair of pliers. Press until you hear a click. 5. Cut off any surplus boundary wire. Cut 0.4" - 0.8" above respective connectors. 6. Press the connector onto the contact pin, marked A, on the charging station.
3. INSTALLATION 7. 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. • Steady light = the signal is okay. • Flashing once every other second = break in the loop and no signal found. • Flashing twice every other second = weak signal.
3. INSTALLATION 3.8 Installation of the guide wire The guide wire is an extra wire that is laid from the charging station, out towards a remote part of the working area or through a narrow passage and is then connected to the boundary wire. The same wire used for the boundary wire is also used for the guide wire. Up to two guide wires can be installed for Solar Hybrid. In similarity to the boundary wire, the guide wire can either be stapled down or buried.
3. INSTALLATION • The route to a remote area is long or complicated. When Automower® shall follow the boundary wire to or from a remote area and the route along the boundary wire to the area is long or complicated. • 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.
3. INSTALLATION The longer the guide wire, the closer the mower follows the guide wire. If the guide wire is longer than 1000 ft, the mower may find it difficult to follow the wire. This varies depending on the design of the garden and installation. 2. Lift up the cover on the charging station. 3. If you intend to install guide 1: • Insert the end of guide 1 into the lower right-hand hole on the charging station and catch it in the upper hole. • Secure a connector on the guide wire.
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. In the passage, the guide wire must be placed so that the mower has as much space to run as possible.
3. INSTALLATION 3.9 Activate 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 38). 1. Place Automower® at the centre of the required protection area, often in the middle of the lawn Automower® is going to mow. Avoid placing Automower® under trees, roofs or close to a house, as this weakens the GPS signal. 2.
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 between 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 hours. 1. Place Automower® in the charging station. Insert the mower as far as possible. Good contact is made when both the charging strips on the mower touch the centre of the contact strips on the charging station. 2.
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®. For example, the quality of your lawn will improve if it is mown every other day instead of 12 hours each day. In addition, the grass benefits from resting completely during at least a three-day period once a month. 4.
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4. USE Remarks Commands Remarks Enter the administrator’s phone number Spn1 +nnnnnnnnnnn Required for operation, +nnnnnnnnn = 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 = phone number incl. country code Set phone number of user 4 Spn4 +nnnnnnnnnnn Optional, not required, +nnnnnnnnn = phone number incl.
4. USE 4.5 Stopping Automower® 1. Press the STOP button. Automower® stops, the blade motor stops and the solar cell panel cover can be opened. 4.6 Restart Restart within 20 seconds 1. Close the solar cell panel and check that the STOP button is in the operating mode. Automower® starts automatically.
4. USE 4.8 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height can be varied from MIN (0.8") to MAX (2.5"). 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. To adjust the cutting height: 1. Press the STOP button to stop the mower. 2. Open the solar cell panel to access the cutting height adjustment cover. 3. Turn the knob to the required position.
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. All information is shown on the display and all input is done using the buttons. Main menu Commands Timer Installation Settings The main page shows the main menu, cursor, clock, selected operating mode, number of mowing hours, clock icon and battery status.
5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Shortcuts 1. Home: • Sends the mower to the charging station. Where it stays until the button is pressed again. 1 The house icon is lit on the right-hand side of the display when the button is pressed. The mower will remain in the charging station even when the battery is fully charged. When the Test IN (3-2-4) function (see page 56) is selected, Automower® will, once it reaches the charging station, remain there until the Home button is pressed again.
5. CONTROL PANEL 5.2 Program 3. A 4. B 5. C 3 Under the program buttons you can save sets of different settings to reuse them or to simplify the use of an Automower® in several gardens. There are some preset settings under respective buttons. You can choose to use these or change them. • To change settings: Make the required settings. Save by holding down the selected button for 2 seconds, until two beeps are heard close together.
5. CONTROL PANEL 5.4 Numbers 9. Used in the menu structure to enter settings, for example, PIN code, time or exit direction. Also used to specify a number series as a shortcut to the different menus. See more about number series in Number series on page 47. 5.5 Main switch 10. Set the main switch in the ON position to start Automower®. Set the main switch in the OFF position when you are not using the mower or if you want to work on the blade disc.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6. Menu functions 6.1 Main menu The main menu consists of four options: 6.3 Commands (1) 6.4 Timer (2) 6.5 Installation (3) 6.6 Settings (4) The numbers in brackets refer to the menu rows on the display of the Husqvarna Automower®. Main menu Commands Timer Installation Settings There are a number of submenus under each option. You can access all the functions to set Automower® settings via these.
- English Charge, Show latest faults then AUTO Commands Reset all timers Mon Stop Time 2 Day timer Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Week timer Run all Sun Weekend timer Copy from Day timer Stop time 2 Start Time 2 Start Time 2 Stop time 1 Start Time 1 Start Time 1 Stop Time 1 NO Timer override YES Reset all timers Make factory sett. Timer Follow loop in Follow loop Area 3 Area 5 Area 4 Left Reversing Start angle 1 dist.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.3 Commands (1) This option in the main menu allows you to access the following functions on Automower®. • Charge then AUTO (1-1) in order for Automower® to drive immediately to the charging station, charge the battery and then return to the automatic operating mode. Select the function and press YES when the cursor is on Yes. • Show latest faults (1-2) to show the list of saved fault messages. Browse with the arrow buttons.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Timer override (2-1) If you set the timer on your Automower®, you can use this function to temporarily abandon the settings. • • YES Timer override YES (2-1-1) NO Move the cursor to YES and press YES to turn off the timer function. Day timer NO (2-1-2) Weekend timer Move the cursor to NO and press YES to turn on the timer function. Week timer 2-1- 2-1 Day timer (2-2) It is possible to set two different start and stop times for each day.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Week timer (2-4) Use the YES button to select/deselect the days you would like Automower® to mow/not mow. Automower® will mow on the days prefixed by a checkmark. • Mon (2-4-1) • Tue (2-4-2) • Wed (2-4-3) • Thu (2-4-4) • Fri (2-4-5) • Sat (2-4-6) • Sun (2-4-7) • Run all (2-4-8) Timer override Day timer Mon Fri Tue Sat Wed Sun Thu Run all Weekend timer Week timer 2-4 2-4- The function Run all selects all the days.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Exit angles (3-1) Normally Automower® leaves the charging station in a direction within the exit sector 90°-270°, where 90° is called the Start angle and 270° is called the End angle. By setting the start and end angles, you can set the direction in which Automower® is to leave the charging station. • Reversing distance (3-1-1) Specify the number of centimeters you want Automower to reverse before it turns to drive out of the charging station. Exit angles Reversing dist.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Up to five remote areas can be activated: Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, Area 4 and Area 5. Three values need to be stated to activate an area: Area 1 Area 2 Follow loop out Area 3 Follow loop in Area 4 Corridor width Area 5 Test IN Test OUT 3-2-1 • Direction Specify to the right, left, guide 1 or guide 2 depending on which direction the area lies from the charging station. The direction is set looking at the charging station in the approach direction of the mower.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS • Follow loop in (3-2-2) This function is used to control how Automower® searches for the charging station. Automower® always starts the search for the charging station in an irregular search method. In some gardens this is not sufficient for the mower to quickly find the charging station. The search can then be epitomized using the Follow loop in function.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS • Corridor width (3-2-3) The Corridor width setting defines the distances from the mower's path to the boundary wire or the guide wire when following these to/from the charging station. The area beside the wires used by the mower is called the Corridor. Corridor A low corridor width value represents a narrow corridor while a high value represents a wide corridor. With a narrow corridor Automower® always runs close to the boundary wire respective guide wire.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS • Test IN (3-2-4) The Test IN (3-2-4) function is used to test how Automower® finds its way into the charging station. Follow loop out Follow loop in Corridor width Test IN Test OUT 3-2-4 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.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS To find out the distance from the charging station to a remote area: • State a distance that easily exceeds the true distance. The maximum distance that can be stated is 500 meters (1600 ft). State the value 100 % for Proportion for the area to which the distance is to be measured and 0 % for the other areas. Place Automower® in the charging station and select Test OUT (3-2-5). The mower will now leave the charging station in keeping with the stated direction.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.6 Settings (4) From this option in the main menu you access the settings. • Security (4-1) to make settings concerning PIN code, time lock, alarm and GPS. The PIN code must be specified for the Security menu to be shown. • Language (4-2) Commands Timer Security Installation Language Settings Time and date to select the menu language. • 44 Time and date (4-3) to set the current time and day as well as the required time and date format.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS When the selected number of days has elapsed, Automower® completes mowing and charges the battery. The message Enter PIN code is then shown on the display. You then enter your code and press YES. In addition, Automower® will now request the PIN-code each time the main switch is switched to ON. • Deactivate: Move the cursor to Time lock and press YES. Now move the cursor to OFF and press YES.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS To: • Activate GPS anti-theft protection area: Place the mower at the central point for the required protection area (see 3.9 Activate the GPS anti-theft protection area on page 36). Place the cursor at GPS and press YES. Select ON to activate and press YES. Await a confirmation SMS that the new central point has been activated. • Deactivate the GPS anti-theft protection area: Place the cursor at GPS and press YES. Then select NO and press YES.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Sounds (4-4) A number of audio messages are used to indicate what Automower® is currently doing. Sound Significance 5 beeps over 2 seconds Starting blade disc One long beep Blade disc blocked Short click sound A button on the keypad has been pressed Muffled long beep Incorrect input The mower is removed from the charging station manually while charging is in progress. Short double beep A change to the setting has been made The mower is placed in the charging station manually.
7. GARDEN EXAMPLE 7. Garden example - 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 the Husqvarna Automower® to frequently reach all parts of the garden and in doing so achieve a perfect mowing result. Different gardens require different settings. A number of garden examples and proposed installations and settings are presented on the following pages.
7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.5 acre. A number of islands and a steep slope along the boundary wire. Guide wire recommended. Timer: Operating time of 20 hours per day. Exit angles: 90° - 270°. Search method: Irregular and Follow guide wire in. Delay: Guide1, 4 minutes, Guide2, 4 minutes and boundary wire 99 minutes. Automower® is never permitted to follow the boundary wire. Corridor width: Guide1 20, Guide2 20. Area: 0.15 acre.
7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.17 acre. 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 8 hours per day. Exit angles: 90° - 270°. Follow loop out: Direction Guide 1, Distance 25 meters (80 ft) and Proportion 30 %. Search method: Irregular and Follow guide wire in. Delay: Guide1, 3 minutes, Guide2, 4 minutes and boundary wire 99 minutes.
7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.25 acre. There is one small island. Guide wire recommended through the passage. Timer: Operating time of 12 hours per day. Exit angles: 70° - 190°. Follow loop out: Direction Guide 1, Distance 20 m (65 ft) and Proportion 25 %. Search method: Irregular, Follow guide wire in and Follow boundary wire in. Delay: Guide1, 4 minutes, Guide2, 4 minutes and boundary wire 11 minutes. Corridor width: Guide1 7, boundary wire 20. Area: 0.6 acre.
8. MAINTENANCE 8. Maintenance Check and clean the 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 68. During the initial period Automower® is used the blade disc, skid plate and blades should be checked once a week. If the amount of wear during this period has been low, the inspection interval can be increased.
8. MAINTENANCE 8.2 Winter storage Automower® Automower® must be carefully cleaned before winter storage, see 8.5 Cleaning on page 68. Charge the battery fully before winter storage. Turn the main switch to the OFF position. It is also recommended to fully charge the battery at some time during the winter to increase the battery life. The charging station must then be connected to a 120 V wall socket via the low voltage cable and transformer (with or without connecting the boundary wire).
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. 8.5 Cleaning It is important to keep Automower® clean. A mower with a large amount of clippings negotiates slopes very poorly. It is recommended to clean using a brush and a spray with water.
8. MAINTENANCE Body Use a damp, soft sponge or cloth to clean the body and solar cell panel. If the body and solar cell panel are very dirty, it may be necessary to use a soap solution or washing-up liquid. 8.6 Replacing the blades WARNING Always use original blades and screws when replacing. Only replacing the blades and reusing the screw can result in the screw wearing during mowing and shearing off. The blades can then be thrown out and cause serious injury.
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9. Trouble shooting 9.1 Fault messages A number of fault messages are listed below that can be shown on the Husqvarna Automower®. If the same fault occurs frequently: contact your dealer. Fault message Cause Action Left wheel motor blocked Grass or other object has wrapped around the drive wheel. Check the drive wheel and remove the grass or other object. Right wheel motor blocked Grass or other object has wrapped around the drive wheel.
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Fault message Cause Action Outside working area If this occurs in isolated areas it may be due to interference from metallic objects (perimeter fence, reinforcement bar) or buried cables in the vicinity. Try moving the boundary wire. The working area slopes too much. Check that the boundary wire has been routed correctly. The boundary wire has been routed the wrong way around an “island”.
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Fault message Cause Action Charging station blocked The contact between the charging strips and contact strips may be poor and Automower® has made a number of charging attempts. Place Automower® in the charging station and check that the charging strips and contact strips make good contact. An object is obstructing Automower®. Remove the object. Stuck in charging station An object is preventing Automower® from reversing out of the charging station. Remove the object.
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 results Automower® works too few hours per day. Increase the mowing time, see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 49. Working area too large. Try limiting the working area or extending the working time, see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 49. Dull blades.
10. TECHNICAL DATA 10. Technical data Data Automower® Solar Hybrid Dimensions Length 28" Width 21.7" Height 12.2" Weight 22 lbs Electrical system Battery NiMH special battery 18 V / 2.2Ah Solar cell panel 12 W Transformer 120 V(230V) / 24 V Mean energy consumption at maximum use 20-25 kWh/month with a working area of 0.
11. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Data GPS communication unit 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 FCC ID: ZAS-GPS MODULE This unit complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. The use of the product is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The unit may not cause harmful interference. 2. The unit must be able to handle all interferences, including interference that may cause undesired effects.
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