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1 Introduction and Security 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's What? 2.2 Package Contents 2.3 Function 10 11 12 12 3 Installation 3.1 Preparations 3.2 Installation of Charging Station 3.3 Charging the Battery 3.4 Installation of Boundary Wire 3.5 Connecting the Boundary Wire 3.6 Installation of Guide Wire 3.7 Checking the Installation 3.
MEMO Serial number: ___________________________ PIN code: ___________________________ Dealer: ___________________________ Dealer phone: ___________________________ 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 SECURITY 1 Introduction and Security 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 it is used. As a complement to this Operator's Manual, there is more information available on the Automower® website, www.automower.se.
INTRODUCTION AND SECURITY RELEASE NOTES This apparatus may be used by children over the age of eight years and people with disabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are kept under supervision or receive instructions of safe use of the apparatus and understand the risks involved with its use. Children must not play with the apparatus. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be performed by children without supervision. WARNING The robotic lawnmower can be dangerous if used incorrectly.
INTRODUCTION AND SECURITY • Do not stand on the robotic lawnmower. • This product complies with applicable EC directives. 3012-665 6001-024 • Noise emission to surroundings. This 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. Ensure that the product is recycled in accordance with local legal legislation.
INTRODUCTION AND SECURITY 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. 3012-1060 • Always wear protective gloves when working with the robotic lawnmower’s chassis. 3012-272 • Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean the robotic lawnmower.
INTRODUCTION AND SECURITY • The robotic lawn mower 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 SECURITY Moving Around 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 6.5 Security on page 47.), the PIN code has then to be entered. The PIN code contains four digits and is selected when you start the robotic lawnmower for the first time, see 3.
INTRODUCTION AND SECURITY 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. 3012-1060 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 returns when the charge level in the battery becomes too low.
PRESENTATION 2.1 What's What? Automower 420 Automower 430X Automower 450X 3 7 2 1 8 4 10 6 9 12 5 11 17 14 13 18 15 16 23 33 20 19 21 22 31 29 34 28 24 27 26 25 30 32 3012-566 The numbers in the picture correspond to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Body Cover for display and keypad. Stop button/Locking button to open the cover Fixture for accessories, e.g.
PRESENTATION 2.2 Package Contents Your Automower® package contains the following details. Robotic lawnmowers √ Charging station √ Power supply √ Low voltage cable √ Charging station screws 6 pc Allen key √ Operator's Manual and Quick Guide √ Extra blades 9 pc Alarm decal √ Cable markers √ Measurement gage √ 2.
PRESENTATION Cutting 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 scything 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 top of the robotic lawnmower is mainly used to stop the mower when it is running. When the STOP button is pressed a hatch opens, behind which there is a control panel. The STOP button remains depressed until the cover is closed again. This, together with the START button acts as a start inhibitor. 3012-1044 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 runs irregularly until it reaches the guide wire. Then the robotic lawnmower follows the guide wire to the charging station. The guide wire is an extra wire that is laid from the charging station towards a remote part of the working area or through a narrow passage to be then connected with the boundary wire, see 3.6 Installation of Guide Wire on page 28.
INSTALLATION 3 Installation This chapter describes how to install the robotic lawnmower. Read the previous chapter 2. Presentation before starting the installation. 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. Numbers in parentheses refer to the contents image, see 2.1 What’s 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 meters). 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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The low voltage cable must not under any circumstances be shortened or extended. It is possible to let the low voltage cable cross the working area. The low voltage cable must be pegged down or buried, and the cutting height should be such that the blades on the blade disc can never come in contact with the low voltage cable. Make sure to lay the low voltage cable along the ground, fastened with pegs.
INSTALLATION Installation and Connection of the Charging Station 1. Position the charging station in a suitable spot. 2. Tilt the protective cover on the charging station forward and connect the low voltage cable to the charging station. 3. Connect the power supply’s power cord to a 100-240V wall socket. 3012-1090 3012-1093 4. Fasten the charging station to the ground using the supplied screws. Ensure the screws are screwed all the way down in the countersink.
INSTALLATION 3.4 Installation of Boundary Wire Ensure correct installation of the boundary wire according to directions. The boundary wire can be installed in one of the following ways: • Secure the wire to the ground with pegs. It is preferable to peg down the boundary wire if you want to make adjustments to the boundary wire 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. 35 cm/11.8" About 20 cm around the fixed obstacle will not be mown.
INSTALLATION Boundaries Within the Working Area Use the boundary wire to demarcate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles which can not withstand a collision, for example flowerbeds, bushes and fountains. Lay the wire up to and around the area to be demarcated, and then return it back along the same route. If pegs are used, the wire should be laid under the same peg on the return route.
INSTALLATION Passages When Mowing Long and narrow passages and areas narrower than 1.5-2 meters should be avoided. When the robotic lawnmower mows there is a risk that it will move around in the passage or area for too long. The lawn will then look flattened. 15% 15 cm/6" 100 cm/39,4" Slopes 15 The robotic lawnmower can also operate on sloping working areas. The maximum gradient is defined as percentage units (%).
INSTALLATION Laying the Boundary Wire If you intend to peg down the boundary wire: • Cut the grass very short with a standard lawn mower 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 with pegs.
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 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 cable ends in the connector: • Open the connector. • Place the wire in the connector grip. 3012-284 2. Press together the connectors with a pair of pliers.
INSTALLATION 3.6 Installation of Guide Wire The guide wire is a wire that is laid away from the charging station, for instance out towards a remote part of the working area or through a narrow passage and then connected with the boundary wire. The same wire is used for both the boundary and guide wires. 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 yard.
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 meters, the robotic lawnmower can have difficulty following the guide wire. The guide wire, together with the part of the boundary loop that comprises the return 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. Avoid laying the wire at sharp angles. This can make it difficult for the robotic lawnmower to follow the guide wire. 135º 135º 90º 3012-560 6. Run the guide wire to the point on the boundary wire 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 = loop system is shut down and the robotic lawnmower is in ECO mode, see 6.9 Settings on page 61. • 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 cover 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: • Language • Country • Date • Time • Four digit PIN code.
USAGE 4 Usage 4.1 Charging a Discharged 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 in position 1. 2. Park 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. 3012-1046 3. The display shows a message that charging is in progress.
USAGE 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 43.) to avoid a downtrodden lawn and to get the maximum life from the robotic lawnmower.
USAGE 4.3 Start 1. Open the control panel cover by pressing the STOP button. 2. Set the main switch in position 1. 3. Enter the PIN code. 4. Push the Start button. 5. Select the desired operating mode, see 5.1 Operating Mode Start on page 38. 3012-1204 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.
USAGE 4.6 Adjusting 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. 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 • When Automower® Connect is activated (standard on Automower 450X, accessories for 420 and 430X), icons for this are displayed on the mower's start page. The bars (H) show the signal strength of the GPRS reception. An X next to the bars (J) indicates a problem has arisen concerning the connection with the Internet server. The SIM symbol (K) indicates there is a problem with the SIM card or the module.
CONTROL PANEL If the robotic lawnmower charges in Secondary Area mode, it will fully charge, drive out about 50 cm and then stop. This indicates that it is charged and ready to start mowing. If the main working area has to be cut after charging, it is appropriate to switch the operating mode to Main Area before placing the robotic lawnmower in the charging station. Override timer Any timer settings made can be temporarily overridden by selecting Override Timer.
CONTROL PANEL 5.3 Main Switch Put the main switch to position 1 to start the robotic lawnmower. Set the main switch in the 0 position when the robotic lawnmower is not in use or work is being carried out on the blade disc. When the main switch is set in the 0 position, the motors on the robotic lawnmower cannot start. 3012-1060 5.4 The Charging Station's PARK Button Automower® 430X and Automower® 450X.
MENU FUNCTIONS 6 Menu Functions 6.1 Main Menu The main menu consists of the following options: • Timer • Cutting height • Security • Messages • Weather timer • Installation • Settings • Accessories 3012-1440 There are a number of submenus under each option. You can access all the functions to set the robotic lawnmower settings via these. Browsing 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 summarizes 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 much, the lawn may appear flattened. Besides, the robotic lawnmower is subjected to unnecessary wear.
MENU FUNCTIONS Automower® 420 Working area capacity Working days per week Working hours per day Suggested interval 500 m 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 6 7 7 7 7.5 hours 5.5 hours 11.5 hours 8 hours 15.5 hours 11 hours 19 hours 13.5 hours 23 hours 16.5 hours 22.
MENU FUNCTIONS 1500 m2 1750 m2 2000 m2 2250 m2 2500 m2 2750 m2 3000 m2 3250 m2 3500 m2 3750 m2 4000 m2 4250 m2 4750 m2 5000 m2 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 7 7 10.5 hours 7.5 hours 12 hours 8.5 hours 13.5 hours 10 hours 15.5 hours 11 hours 17 hours 12 hours 18.5 hours 13.5 hours 20.5 hours 14.5 hours 22 hours 16 hours 24 hours 17 hours 21 hours 18 hours 22.5 hours 19.5 hours 24 hours 20.
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. 3012-1408 The factory setting is that the robotic lawnmower is allowed to operate 24 hours a day. 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 6.5 Security Security Through this selection, settings relating to security and the connection between the mower and the charging station can be made. Security level Security level There are three security levels to choose from but it is also possible to define your own combination of security functions. Advanced New loop signal The factory setting is security level Medium. Change PIN code Duration Use the down and up arrow keys to select a security level.
MENU FUNCTIONS Custom This menu allows you to customize and combine the available security functions to suit your needs. Time lock Activate or deactivate the PIN request after a certain number of days. The number of days can be set in Security - Advanced. NB! Time lock is the most important theft-prevention function and it is recommended to have it activated at all times. 3012-1239 PIN if stopped Activate or deactivate PIN request when the STOP button has been pressed.
MENU FUNCTIONS Duration of time lock When Time lock is activated, there is also the possibility to select how many days the robotic lawnmower is to request a PIN code. A figure between 1 and 90 can be selected. The factory setting is 30 days. Duration of alarm When Alarm is activated there is also the possibility to select how long the alarm signal should sound. A figure between 1 and 20 minutes can be selected. 6.6 Messages Historical and information messages can be read using this function.
MENU FUNCTIONS 6.7 Weather Timer 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 6.8 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 Lawn coverage This menu function is used to steer the robotic lawnmower to remote parts of a working area. This important function is used to maintain an even mowing result in the entire working area. In very complex yards with for instance many areas which are joined by narrow passages, the mowing result can be improved by making a number of manual settings as described below. It is also possible to test exit settings and to identify the distance from the charging station to a remote area.
MENU FUNCTIONS If a problem should arise with GPS assisted navigation, the robotic lawnmower GPS map can be reset. Normally, this is not necessary. Reset GPS map: Settings > General > Reset > Reset GPS map For more information, see More > Test on page 58. Select Reset GPS map and press OK. Manual settings Area 1-5 Up to five (three for Automower® 420) remote areas can be set. A number of unique selections are required to allow the robotic lawnmower to reach the remote area.
MENU FUNCTIONS Area X > How far? Enter the distance in meters along the relevant wire from the charging station to the location in the remote area where the robotic lawnmower is to begin mowing. Use the number keys to specify the distance in meters. ?m ? m Tip! Use the Test function to determine how far it is to the remote area. The distance, in meters, will be shown in the lawnmower display when STOP is pressed. Refer to page 55.
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 Test under the area to be tested. Press OK. 3. Press START and close the display hatch. 4.
MENU FUNCTIONS Find 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 Wire 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 yards e.g.
MENU FUNCTIONS Guide Make sure Guide is checked. Otherwise use the right or left arrow keys for marking and press OK. Use the number keys to enter the delay time. Automower ® 450X can have up to three guide wires and Automower® 430X up to two guide wires. Automower® 420 has only one guide wire. Guide > Guide 1 delay Move the cursor to Delay Guide 1 and enter the delay in minutes. The delay is normally specified as a figure between 0 and 10 minutes.
MENU FUNCTIONS Use the left and right arrow keys to select range. Setting Range Min 0m Medium approx. 3 to 4 m Max approx. 6 to 8 m IMPORTANT INFORMATION 3012-1415 The charging station's range must only reduced in exceptional cases. It is normally better to move the charging station to a better place in the working area. More > Test Testing selected settings can be seen as a natural part of the installation. To test the selected settings: 1.
MENU FUNCTIONS Advanced Under the Advanced heading, there are even more settings relating to the behavior 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 yards. The factory settings are selected in way that should suit most working areas.
MENU FUNCTIONS Corridor width > Guide The Automatic passage management function automatically adjusts the width of the guide corridor. The maximum corridor width can also be changed manually. The corridor width can be set to 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. Use the arrow keys to specify the required value. 3012-1446 The factory setting is 9.
MENU FUNCTIONS 6.9 Settings This selection allows you to carry out changes to the robotic lawnmower's general settings. Settings Profiles Spiral mowing ECO mode On/Off On/Off General Time & Date Intensity On/Off Use Language Country & time zone Reset all user settings Change name Save Set time Low Medium Set date Time format About Reset Reset GPS map Date format High Profiles The Profiles function can be used to save different sets of user settings.
MENU FUNCTIONS Change the name of a Profile Profile names can be changed so it is easier to remember what settings have been saved in the respective profile. • Select the Profile name to be changed • Press OK • Select Rename in the menu and press OK. • Move the cursor with the arrow keys. Press OK to select a letter. Press BACK to save the new name. • Profile names can be seen in the Settings - Profiles menu. The name of the selected profile can also be seen on the start page.
MENU FUNCTIONS ECO This function automatically turns off the loop 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 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 Time & Date This function allows you to set current time and required time format in the robotic lawnmower. Set time Enter the correct time and press OK to exit. Time format Move the cursor to the required time format: 12h/24h. Finish by pressing OK. Set date Enter current date and press OK to exit. Date format Place the cursor at the required date format: YYYY-MM-DD (year-month-day) MM-DD-YYYY (month-day-year) DD-MM-YYYY (day-month-year). Exit by pressing OK.
MENU FUNCTIONS Reset GPS map For Automower® 430X and Automower® 450X only. The GPS map used by the robotic lawnmower in GPS assisted navigation may require resetting, if the mower's working area is changed, for example. To reset the map: 1. Select Reset GPS map in the menu and press OK. 2. Confirm by pressing OK. About The About menu displays information about the robotic lawnmower model, serial number and the various software. 6.
MENU FUNCTIONS Pair the robotic lawnmower with the account The robotic lawnmower can be paired with the account after the account has been created in the app. When the app prompts you to do so, enter the 6-digit code shown on the robotic lawnmower display after selecting the function Accessories > Automower Connect (mower PIN required) > Pairing > New pairing. Also enter the name of the mower into the app.
MENU FUNCTIONS Connect app functions Main menu • Status: Shows detailed robotic lawnmower status and you can send commands to the robotic lawnmower. • GeoFence: The house pin on the map shows the starting point of the robotic lawnmower. A circle around the house pin indicates the radius of the GeoFence. The second pin on the map shows the actual position of the robotic lawnmower. You can track the movement of the robotic lawnmower with this feature, e.g. in case of theft.
MENU FUNCTIONS Headlights Automower® 430X and Automower® 450X. Settings concerning the headlights are made using this function. The headlights are fitted as an accessory on the Automower® 430X. Schedule Select when to turn on the headlights in the Schedule sub-menu. Choose between Always ON, Evening only, Evening & night or Always OFF.
YARD EXAMPLES 7 Yard Examples - Proposed Installation and Settings Adapting the robotic lawnmower’s settings and guide wire positions according to the shape of the yard makes it easier for the robotic lawnmower to frequently reach all parts of the yard and in doing so achieve a perfect mowing result. Different yards may require different settings. The following pages outline a number of examples of yards with installation and setting proposals.
YARD EXAMPLES Proposed Installation and Settings Area 150 m2. Open and level area. Timer 08:00–12:00 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Lawn coverage Factory setting Find charging station Factory setting Comments 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. As the area is open and uncomplicated there is no need for a guide wire in this installation. Area 500 m2. A number of islands and a 35 % slope.
MENU FUNCTIONS Area 800 m2. L-shaped yard with charging station installed in the narrow area. Contains a couple of islands.
MENU FUNCTIONS Area 800 m2. Unsymmetrical working area with a narrow passage and a number of islands. Timer 08:00-20:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Lawn coverage Automower® 420: Area 1 Guide 1 Proportion 30 % Automower® 430X and 450X: Factory setting Find charging station Comments 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.
MAINTENANCE Area NB! This example applies to Automower® 430X and 450X only. 1000 m2. Three areas of which two smaller areas are connected with the larger one, each by a narrow passage. Timer 08:00-22:00 Monday-Saturday Lawn coverage Factory setting 3023-046 Find charging station Factory setting Comments As the installation requires 2 guide wires, this working area is not suitable for Automower® 420. Area 500 m2 + 100 m2 in a secondary area.
MAINTENANCE 8 Maintenance Check and clean the robotic lawnmower regularly and replace worn parts if necessary to improve operating reliability and to ensure a longer service life. For further information on cleaning, see 8.4 Cleaning on page 76. 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 8.1 Winter Storage The robotic lawnmower The robotic lawnmower must be carefully cleaned before winter storage, see 8.4 Cleaning on page 76. To guarantee battery functionality and service life, it is very important to fully charge the robotic lawnmower before storing it away for the winter. Place the robotic lawnmower in the charging station with the hatch open until the battery icon in the display shows that the battery is fully charged. Then set the main switch to 0.
MAINTENANCE 8.2 Winter Service Leave your robotic lawnmower with a dealer for service prior to winter storage. Regular winter service is a good way to maintain the robotic lawnmower in good condition over a long period of time and create the best conditions for a new season without any disruptions. Service usually includes the following: • Thorough cleaning of the body, the chassis, the blade disc and all other moving parts. • Testing of the mower's function and components.
MAINTENANCE Chassis and Blade Disc 1. Set the main switch in 0 position. 2. Wear protective gloves. 3. Lift the robotic lawnmower onto its side. 4. Clean the blade disc and chassis using e.g. a dish brush. Check at the same time that the skid plate rotates freely in relation to the blade disc. 3012-1060 3012-272 If long blades of grass or other objects find their way in, these may impede the blade disc.
MAINTENANCE 8.6 In Case of Thunderstorms To reduce the risk of damage to electrical components in the robotic lawnmower and its charging station, we recommend that all connections to the charging station are disconnected (power supply, boundary wire and guide wires) if there is a risk of a thunderstorm. 1. Ensure that cables are marked with the included markers to facilitate reconnection. The charging station's connections are marked AR, AL, G1, G2, G3. 2. Disconnect all wires. 3.
MAINTENANCE 8.8 Battery The battery is maintenance-free, but has a limited life span of 2 to 4 years. Battery service life is dependent on the length of the season and how many hours a day the robotic lawnmower is used. A long season or many hours of use per day means that the battery must be replaced more regularly. Contact your dealer to replace the battery. Charge the battery in the included charging station only. Always use the original power supply unit.
TROUBLE SHOOTING 9 Trouble Shooting In this chapter, we have listed a number of messages 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.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Trapped The robotic lawnmower has got caught in something. Free the 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.
TROUBLE SHOOTING The timer setting prevents the robotic lawnmower from operating. Change the timer settings, see 6.3 Timer on page 43. The robotic lawnmower's clock is incorrect. Set the time. See Time and Date on page 63. Empty battery The robotic lawnmower can not find the charging station. The guide wire is broken or not connected. The battery is spent. The charging station's antenna is defective. Lift The lift sensor has been activated as the mower has got stuck.
TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.2 Info Messages A number of fault 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 Low battery Settings restored Limited cutting height range Unexpected cutting height adj Cause Action The robotic lawnmower can not find the charging station.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Message Cause Action Difficult finding home Installation has not been completed correctly. The robotic lawnmower has followed Incorrect setting of corridor width on boundary wire. the boundary wire several time without The lawn mower was started on a secondary area finding the charging station. with a main area setting. Temporary problem with the server. Please try again. In case of persisting problems, get in touch with your local dealer.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Solid blue light Weak signal as the boundary wire is too long. Max length is 800 meters. Solid red light Defective circuit board in the charging station No steps have to be taken if the robotic lawnmower operates as expected. Shorten the boundary wire by reducing the working area or replacing islands with barriers the robotic lawnmower can collide with. Contact the local dealer. 9.4 Symptom If your robotic lawnmower does not work as expected, follow the troubleshooting guide below.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Damaged blades lead to imbalance in the cutting system. Inspect the blades and screws and replace them if necessary, see 8.7 Blades on page 78. Several blades in the same position lead to imbalance in the cutting system. Check that only one blade is fitted per screw. The robotic lawnmower follows a guide wire or boundary wire to or from the charging station. This behavior is normal and no action is required.
TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.5 Finding Breaks in the Loop Wire Breaks in the loop wire are usually the result of unintentional physical damage to the wire such as when gardening with a shovel. In countries with ground frost, sharp stones that move in the ground can also damage the wire. Breaks can also be due to the wire being stretched excessively during installation. Mowing the grass too short right after the installation can damage cable insulation.
TROUBLE SHOOTING 3. Switch the connections between the guide wire and the boundary wire in the charging station. a) Switch connection AL and G1. If the indicator lamp is lit with a solid green light, then the break is somewhere on the boundary wire between AL and the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire (thick black line in the illustration). Guide 3023-043 b) Put AL and G1 back in their original positions. Then switch AR and G1.
TROUBLE SHOOTING 4. a) Assume that the indicator lamp is lit with a solid green light in test a) above. Reset all connections to their original positions. Then disconnect AR. Connect a new loop wire to AR. Connect the other end of this new loop wire somewhere at the center of the installation. If the indicator lamp is green, then the break is somewhere in the wire between the disconnected end to the point where the new wire is connected (thick black line in the illustration below).
TROUBLE SHOOTING 5. When the break is found, the damaged section must be replaced with a new wire. The damaged section can be cut out if it is possible to shorten the boundary wire. Always use original couplers. 3018-055 English - 90 1157866-26,420,430X,450X,EN_160314.
TECHNICAL DATA 10 Technical Data Data Automower® 420 Automower® 430X Automower® 450X Length 72 cm 72 cm 72 cm Width 56 cm 56 cm 56 cm Height 31 cm 31 cm 31 cm Weight 11.5 kg 13.2 kg 13.9 kg Special Li-ion battery 18 V/3.2 Ah, Part no. 580 68 33-01 Special Li-ion battery 18 V/5.2 Ah, Part no. 588 14 64-01 Special Li-ion battery 18 V/10.4 Ah, Part no.
WARRANTY TERMS 11 Warranty Terms Husqvarna AB guarantees this product's functionality for a period of two years (from date of purchase). The warranty covers serious faults relating to materials or manufacturing faults. Within the warranty 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 INFO 12 Environmental Info 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 center to recycle its electronic components and batteries. The battery must also be removed from the robotic lawnmower in a safe manner. The batteries are enclosed in the robotic lawnmower chassis. The chassis must be dismantled to access the batteries.
ENVIRONMENTAL INFO Dismantling the chassis 1. Loosen all 14 screws (Torx 20). 3020-110 2. Remove the guarantee seal at the point of separation between the chassis halves on the right-hand side. 3. Carefully lift the back edge of the upper section of the chassis. 3020-112 4. Disconnect the MMI cable from the main circuit board and remove the upper section of the chassis. 3020-113 Remove the battery Loosen the three screws (Torx 20) holding the battery cover in place.
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