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H U SQVARNA AUTOMOWE R ®
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OPE R ATOR’S MAN UAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction and safety .............................................................. 5

1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 5
1.2 Symbols on the product .............................................................. 6
1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual ......................................... 7
1.4 Safety instructions ........................................................................ 8
2. Presentation .................................................................................. 10
2.1 What’s what? .............................................................................. 11
2.2 Function ......................................................................................... 12
3. Installation ..................................................................................... 15
3.1 Preparations ................................................................................. 15
3.2 Installation of the charging station ......................................... 16
3.3 Charging the battery .................................................................. 20
3.4 Installation of the boundary wire ........................................... 21
3.5 Connecting the boundary wire .............................................. 27
3.6 Installation of the guide wire .................................................. 28
3.7 Checking the installation ......................................................... 31
3.8 First start-up and calibration .................................................. 32
3.9 Test docking with the charging station ................................ 33
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4. Use .................................................................................................... 34
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4.1 Charging a discharged battery ............................................... 34
4.2 Using the timer ............................................................................ 35
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4.3 Starting ........................................................................................... 36
4.4 Stopping ........................................................................................ 36
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4.5 Switching off ................................................................................
4.6 Adjusting the cutting height .....................................................
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5. Control panel ................................................................................ 38
5.1 Operation selection .................................................................... 39
5.2 Multi-choice buttons ................................................................... 39
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5.3 Numbers ........................................................................................ 40

5.4 Main switch ................................................................................... 40
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6. Menu functions ............................................................................ 41

6.1 Main menu .................................................................................... 41
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6.2 Menu structure ........................................................................... 42

6.3 Timer (1) ........................................................................................ 43
6.4 Installation (2) ............................................................................. 44
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6.5 Security (3) ................................................................................... 47

6.6 Settings (4) ................................................................................... 49
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7. Garden example .......................................................................... 50

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8. Maintenance .................................................................................. 53
8.1 Winter storage ............................................................................. 54
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8.2 Service ........................................................................................... 54

8.3 After winter storage .................................................................... 54
8.4 Cleaning ........................................................................................ 55
8.5 Transport and removal .............................................................. 56
8.6 In the case of thunderstorms .................................................. 56
8.7 Blades ........................................................................................... 56
8.8 Battery ............................................................................................ 57
9. Trouble shooting ........................................................................ 59
9.1 Messages ...................................................................................... 59
9.2 Indicator lamp in the charging station ................................. 62
9.3 Symptom ...................................................................................... 63
9.4 Finding breaks in the loop wire .............................................. 65
10. Technical data ........................................................................... 69
11. Environmental information .................................................. 69
12. EU declaration of conformity .............................................. 70
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1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
1.2 Symbols on the product

These symbols can be found on the robotic lawn
mower. Study them carefully.
• 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.
• Automower® can only start when the main switch
is moved to the 1 position and the correct PIN
code has been entered. Inspection and/or
maintenance must be carried out with the main
switch set to 0.
• Remain at a safe distance from the Automower®
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when it is running. Keep your hands and feet
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away from the rotating blades. Never place your
hands or feet close to or under the body when
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Automower® is in operation.
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• Do not ride on Automower®.
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• This product conforms to the applicable

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EU Directives.
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• 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
requirements.
• Never use a high-pressure washer or even

running water to clean Automower®.
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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 mower’s underframe.
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running water to clean Automower®.
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• A warning box indicates a risk of personal injury

exist, especially when the stated instructions are
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• An information box indicates a risk of material

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damage exist, especially when the stated IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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instructions are not followed. The box is also Xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxx.
used where there is a risk of user error.
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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.
• 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 lawn
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• It is not permitted to modify the original design of
Automower®. All modifications are made at your
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own risk.
• Check that there are no stones, branches, tools,
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toys or other objects on the lawn that can
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damage the blades and cause the mower to
stop.
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• Start Automower® according to the instructions.

When the main switch is in the 1 position make
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sure to keep your hands and feet away from the

rotating blades. Never put your hands and feet
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under the mower.

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• Never lift up Automower® or carry it around when

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the main switch is in the 1 position.

• Do not let persons who do not know how
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Automower® works and behaves use the mower.

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• Never use Automower® if persons, especially

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children, or pets, are in the immediate vicinity.

• Do not put anything on top of Automower® or its
charging station.
• Do not allow Automower® to be used with a
defective blade disc or body. Neither should it be
used with defective blades, screws, nuts or
cables.
• Do not use Automower® if the main switch does
not work.
• Always switch off the Automower® using the main
switch when the mower is not in use. Automower®
can only start when the main switch is set to 1 and
the correct PIN code has been entered.
• Automower® must never be used at the same time
as a sprinkler. In this case use the timer function,
see 6.3 Timer (1) on page 43, so the mower and
sprinkler never run simultaneously.
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• Husqvarna AB does not guarantee full
compatibility between Automower® and other
types of wireless systems such as remote
controls, radio transmitters, buried electric animal
fencing or similar.
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
security is set to the medium or high level (see
6.5 Security (3) on page 47) the PIN code has to
be entered. The PIN code has four digits and is
chosen when the mower is started for the first
time, see 3.8 First start-up and calibration on
page 32.
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2. Set the main switch to position 0.
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3. Carry the mower by the handle at the rear under
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the mower. Carry the mower with the blade disc
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Do not lift the mower when it is parked in the

charging station. This may damage the
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charging station and/or the mower. Open the

cover and instead first pull the mower out of
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the charging station before lifting it.

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Maintenance
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WARNING
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When the mower is turned upside

down the main switch must always
be set to the 0 position.
The main switch should be set to the

0 position during all work on the
mower’s underframe, such as
cleaning or replacing the blades.
• Inspect Automower® each week and replace any

damaged or worn parts.
Check especially that the blades and blade disc
are not damaged. Replace all blades and screws
at the same time if necessary so that the rotating
parts are balanced, see 8.7 Blades.
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2. PRESENTATION
2. Presentation
This chapter contains information that is important to
be aware of when planning the installation.
An installation of Husqvarna Automower® includes four
main components:
• The Automower® is a robotic lawn mower that
mows the lawn by essentially operating in a
random pattern. The mower is powered by a
maintenance-free battery.
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• Charging station, where your Automower®
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returns when the charge level in the battery
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becomes too low.
The charging station has three functions:
• To send control signals along the boundary
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wire.
• Sending control signals in the guide wire so
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that Automower® can find the charging station.

• To charge Automower® battery.
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• Transformer, which is connected between the

charging station and a 230V wall socket. The
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transformer is connected to the wall socket and

to the charging station using a 10 m long low
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voltage cable. The low voltage cable must not be

shortened or extended.
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• Wire, laid in a loop around Automower® working

area. The boundary wire is laid around the edges
of the lawn and around objects and plants that
the mower must not run into. The wire is also
used as the guide wire.
• The wire supplied with the installation is 150 m
long. If this is not sufficient more wire can be
purchased, with a connector, and spliced onto
the existing wire.
The maximum permitted length for the loop wire is
250 m.
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2. PRESENTATION
2.1 What’s what?
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The numbers in the picture correspond to:

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1. Body 14. Keypad

2. Cover to display, keypad and cutting height 15. Display
adjustment 16. Loop wire for boundary wire and guide wire
3. Stop button/Lock button for opening the cover 17. Low voltage cable
4. Contact strip 18. Connector for the loop wire
5. LED for operation check of the charging station, 19. Nails for securing the charging station
boundary wire and guide wire 20. Transformer
6. Charging station 21. Staples
7. Handle 22. Measurement gauge for help when installing the
8. Battery cover boundary wire (the measurement gauge is broken
9. Blade disc loose from the box)
10. Chassis box with electronics, battery and motors 23. Coupler for the loop wire
11. Main switch 24. Operator´s Manual
12. Rear wheel
13. Charging strip
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2. PRESENTATION
2.2 Function
Capacity
Automower® is recommended for lawns up to 500 m2 in
size.
How big an area Automower® can keep cut depends
primarily on the condition of the blades and the type,
growth and moisture of the grass. 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.
A fully charged Automower® mows for 30 to 70
minutes, depending on the age of the battery and how
thick the grass is. Then the mower will charge for
approx. 80 to 100 minutes. The charging time can vary
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depending on, among other factors, the ambient
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temperature.
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Mowing technique
The mowing system used by Automower® is based on
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an effective and energy efficient principle. Unlike
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normal robotic lawn mowers, Automower® cuts the
grass instead of striking it off.
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We recommend you allow Automower® to mainly

mow in dry weather to obtain the best possible result.
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Automower® can even mow in the rain, however, wet

grass easily collects on the mower and the risk of
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slipping on steep slopes is greater.

If there is risk for thunder, the transformer should be
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disconnected from the power, and the boundary wire

and the guide wire from the charging station.
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The blades must be in good condition to obtain the

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best mowing result. In order to keep the blades sharp

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for as long as possible it is important to keep the lawn

free from branches, small stones and other objects.
Replace the blades regularly for the best mowing
result. It is very easy to replace the blades. See
8.7 Blades on page 56.
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2. PRESENTATION
Working method
The Automower® automatically mows the lawn.
It continuously combines mowing and charging.
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.
When Automower® searches for the charging station,
it first searches irregularly for the guide wire. Then it
follows the guide wire to the charging station, turns
around just in front of the station and backs into it.
When the battery is fully charged, the mower leaves

the charging station and starts mowing in a randomly
selected direction within the 90˚ to 270˚ exit sector.
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In order to ensure an even cut, even in parts of the
garden that are hard to reach, there are a number of
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manual settings for how the mower is to leave the
charging station, see 6.4 Installation (2). ua
When Automower® body hits an obstacle, the mower
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reverses and selects a new direction.
Two sensors, one at the front and one at the back on

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Automower®, sense when the mower approaches the

boundary wire. Automower® overruns the wire by up
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to 28 centimetres before it turns.

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The STOP button on the top of Automower® is mainly

used to stop the mower when it’s running. When the
STOP button is pressed a cover opens, behind which
there is a control panel. The STOP button remains
depressed until the cover is closed again. This acts
as start inhibitor.
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2. PRESENTATION
The control panel on the top of Automower® is where

you manage all the mower settings. Open the control
panel cover by pressing down the STOP button.
When the main switch is set to position 1 for the first
time, a start-up sequence begins which includes:
language selection, time format, date format and the
four-digit PIN code and setting the time and date, see
3.8 First start-up and calibration on page 32.
After this, the selected PIN code must be entered
every time the main switch is set to 1. See
6.5 Security (3) on page 47.
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Movement pattern
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The mower’s movement pattern is irregular and is
determined by Automower® itself. A movement
pattern is never repeated. This mowing system
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means the lawn is mown equally without any mowing
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lines.
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Locating the charging station

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Automower® runs irregularly until it reaches the guide

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wire. The mower then follows the guide wire in to the

charging station.
The guide wire is a cable 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 wire. For more
information, see 3.6 Installation of the guide wire.
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3. INSTALLATION
3. Installation
This chapter describes how you install the Husqvarna
Automower®. Before starting the installation read the
previous chapter 2. Presentation.
Read also through this entire chapter before beginning
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. This makes it
easier to see the ideal positions for the charging
station, the boundary wire and the guide wire. Draw on
the sketch where the boundary and guide wires should
be routed.
In chapter 7. Garden examples, there are examples of
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installations.
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Visit also www.automower.com for further descriptions
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and tips regarding installation.
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3.1 Preparations.
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3.2 Installation of the charging station
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3.3 Charging the battery.

3.4 Installation of the boundary wire.
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3.5 Connecting the boundary wire.

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3.6 Installation of the guide wire.

3.7 Checking the installation.
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3.8 First start-up and calibration

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3.9 Test docking with the charging station

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The charging station and boundary and guide wires

must be connected to be able to carry out a complete
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start-up
3.1 Preparations
1. If the lawn in the proposed working area is taller
than 10 cm, mow it using a normal robotic lawn
mower. Then collect the clippings.
2. Read carefully through all the steps before the
installation.
3. Check that all parts for the installation are
included. The numbers in brackets refer to the
detail diagram 2.1 What’s what?.
• Operator’s Manual (24)
• Automower®
• Charging station (6)
• Loop wire for the boundary wire and guide
wire (16)
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• Transformer (20)
• Low voltage cable (17)
• Staples (21)
• Connector for the loop wire (18)
• Screws for the charging station (19)
• Measurement gauge (22)
• Solderless coupler for the loop wire (23)
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
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must be buried.Installation of the charging
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3.2 Installation of the charging
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Ideal position of the charging station

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identifying the best location for the charging station:

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• Allow for 3 metres of free space in front of the

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charging station
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• It must be possible to lay at least 1.5 metres of

boundary wire straight out to the right and left
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of the charging station.

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• Close to a wall socket. The supplied low

voltage cable is 10 metres long.
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• A level surface to place the charging station

on.
• Protection from water spray for instance from
irrigation
• Protection from direct sunlight
• Place in the lower part of a working area that
has a major slope
• Possible requirement to keep the charging
station out of sight for outsiders
• Any aesthetic preferences
For examples of where best to install the charging

station, see 7. Garden example on page 50.
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3. INSTALLATION
The charging station must be positioned with a great

deal of free area in front of it (at least 3 metres). It
should also be centrally placed in the working area so
that Automower® finds it easier to reach all areas in
the working area.
Do not put the charging station in confined spaces in

the working area. There must be a straight boundary
wire, at least 1.5 metres long, to the right and left of
the charging station. The wire must be laid straight
out from the rear end of the charging station. Any
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other locations can mean that the lawn mower enters
the charging station sideways and will have difficulty
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docking.
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Do not put the charging station in a corner in the

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working area.
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The charging station must be positioned on relatively

level ground. The front end of the charging station
must be a maximum of 3 cm higher than the back
end. The front end of the charging station must never 3
be lower than the back end.
The charging station must not be positioned so that

its plate bends.
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3. INSTALLATION
If the installation is done in a working area with a

steep slope (such as around a house on a hill), the
charging station should be placed in the area at the
bottom of the slope. This makes it easier for the lawn
mower to follow the guide wire to the charging station.
The charging station should not be placed on an

island as this limits the laying of the guide wire in an
optimal way. If the charging station has to be installed
on an island, the guide wire also has to be connected
to the island. See the picture opposite. Read more
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about islands in the chapter 3.4 Installation of the
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boundary wire.
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Connecting the transformer

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Take the following into consideration when planning

where to place the transformer:
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• Close to the charging station

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If the transformer is connected to an electrical socket

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outdoors, this must be approved for outdoor use. The

low voltage cable for the transformer is 10 metres
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long, and may not be shortened or extended.
It is possible to let the low voltage cable cross the

working area. The low voltage cable must be stapled
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.
The transformer must be placed where it is well
ventilated and is not exposed to direct sunlight. The
transformer must be placed under a roof.
It is recommended to use an earth fault-breaker when
connecting the transformer to the wall socket.
For best performance, the transformer must not be
exposed to direct sunlight.
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3. INSTALLATION
The transformer shall be mounted on a vertical

surface, for example a house wall. Mount the
transformer with screws in the two attachment points.
Securing screws are not included. Choose screws
suitable for the wall material.
Mount the transformer at a height such that there is
no risk the transformer can become submerged in
water (minimum 30 cm from the ground). The min 30cm/12”
transformer must never be placed on the ground.
The low voltage cable must not be shortened
nor extended.
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Place the low voltage cable so that the blades
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on the blade disc can never come in contact
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1. Position the charging station in a suitable spot.
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2. Connect the low voltage cable to the charging

station.
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3. Connect the transformer’s power cable to a 230V

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wall socket. If the wall socket is outdoors, it is

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important that the transformer is protected from

direct sunlight.
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4. Attach the charging station to the ground using

the supplied screws. Ensure the screws are
screwed all the way down in the countersink.
It is not permitted to make new holes in the
plate. Only the existing holes may be used to
secure the plate to the ground.
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The transformer may not be exposed to direct
sunlight.
3.3 Charging the battery
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As soon as the charging station is connected, it is
possible to charge the mower. Set the main switch to
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the 1 position.
Place Automower® in the charging station to charge
the battery while the boundary and guide wires are
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being laid.
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If the battery is flat, it takes around 80 to 100 minutes

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to fully charge it.

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installation is complete.
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3. INSTALLATION
3.4 Installation of the boundary wire

The boundary wire can be installed in one of the following ways:
1. Securing the wire to the ground with staples.
It is preferable to staple 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. Use a hammer/plastic mallet and the staples supplied when carrying out the installation.
2. Bury the wire.
It is preferable to bury the boundary wire if you want to dethatch or aerate the lawn. If necessary both
methods can be combined so one part of the boundary wire is stapled down and the remainder is
buried. The wire can be buried for instance using an edge cutter or a straight spade. Make sure to lay
the boundary wire at least 1 cm and a maximum of 20 cm in the ground.
Plan where to lay the boundary wire
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The boundary wire must be laid so it:
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• Forms a loop around the working area for the robotic lawn mower. Only Husqvarna boundary wire
must be used. It is specially designed to resist dampness from the soil that could otherwise easily
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damage the wires.
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• The mower is never more than 15 metres from the wire at any point in the entire working area.
• The wire is no more than 250 metres long.
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• 20 cm of extra wire is available to which the guide wire will be connected to later. See 3.6 Installation
of the guide wire on page 28.
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Depending on what the working area is adjacent to, the boundary wire must be at laid at different distances
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from obstacles. The illustration below shows how the boundary wire must be laid around the working area
and around obstacles. Use the supplied measurement gauge to obtain the correct distance (see
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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 30 cm from the obstacle. This will prevent
Automower® from colliding with the obstacle and
reduce body wear.
About 20 cm around the fixed obstacle will not be
mown.
If the working area borders against a small ditch, for

example, a flower bed or a small elevation, e.g. a low
verge (3 - 5 cm), the boundary wire should be laid
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20 cm inside the working area. This prevents the
wheels from driving into the ditch or up onto the
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verge.
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About 12 cm of grass along the ditch/stone edging
will not be mown. ua
If the working area borders against a flat path or the
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like that lies level with the lawn, it is possible to allow
Automower® to run a little over the path. The
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boundary wire should then be laid 5 cm from the

edge of the path.
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All the grass along the side of the pavement will be

cut.
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When the working area is divided by a flat slab path

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that is level with the lawn, it is possible to allow

Automower® to run over the path. It can be an
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advantage to lay the boundary wire under the slabs.

The boundary wire can also be laid in the joint
between the slabs.
Note! The Automower® must never run over gravel,
mulch or similar material which can damage the
blades.
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If the working area is adjacent to water
bodies, slopes, precipices or a public road,
the boundary wire must be supplemented
with a fence or the like. The height must then
be at least 15 cm. This will prevent
Automower® from ending up outside the
working area under any circumstances.
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Boundaries within the working area
Use the boundary wire to demarcate areas inside the
working area by creating islands around obstacles
that can not withstand a collision, for example, flower
beds and fountains. Run the cable out to the area,
route it around the area to be demarcated and then
back along the same route. If staples are used, the
wire should be laid under the same staple on the
return route. When the boundary wire to and from the
island are close together, the mower can drive over
the wire.
Obstacles that can withstand a collision, for example,
trees or bushes higher than 15 cm, do not need to be
demarcated by the boundary wire. Automower® will
turn when it collides with this type of obstacle.
To achieve careful and silent operation, it is
recommended to isolate all fixed objects in and
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around the working area.
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The boundary wire may not be crossed on its way to
and from an island.
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Obstacles that slope slightly, for example, stones or

large trees with raised roots, should be demarcated
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this kind of obstacle causing the blades to be

damaged
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If the working area consists of two areas which the

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mower has difficulty travelling between, it is

recommended to set up a secondary area. Instances Secondary
of this are 25% slopes or a passage that is narrower area
than 60 cm. Run the boundary wire then around the
secondary area so that it forms an island outside of
the main area.
The Automower® must be moved manually between
the main and secondary area when the lawn in the
secondary area has to be cut. The MAN operation
mode must be used as the lawn mower cannot travel
on its own from the secondary area to the charging Main area
station. See 5.1 Operation selection on page 39. In
this mode, the Automower® will never look for the
charging station but will mow until the battery runs
out. When the battery is flat, the mower will stop and
the 'Needs manual charging' message will appear in
the display. Then place the mower in the charging
station to charge the battery. If the main working area
has to be cut after charging, it is appropriate to switch
the operation mode to Auto before placing the mower
in the charging station.
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3. INSTALLATION
Passages when mowing

Long and narrow passages and areas narrower than
1.5 - 2 metres should be avoided.When the
Automower® mows there is a risk that it travels around
in the passage or area for a period of time. The lawn
will then look flattened.
Slopes
The boundary wire can be laid across a slope that
slants less than 10 %.
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damp weather conditions, as the wheels can slip on
the wet grass.
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slope steeper than 10 % when there is an obstacle
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example, a fence or a dense hedge.
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area's boundary slopes more
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metre (10 %), the boundary
wire must be routed about
20 cm in on flat ground before
the slope starts.
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3. INSTALLATION
Laying out the boundary wire

If you intend to staple down the boundary wire:
• Cut the grass very low with a standard robotic
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 mower cutting the
wire or damaging the insulation of the wire is
reduced.
• Make sure to lay the boundary wire tight to the
ground and secure the staples close together
with approximately 75 cm between each staple.
The wire must generally lie close to the ground
so, as not to be cut off before the grass roots
have grown over it.
• Use a hammer to knock down the staples in the
ground. Exercise care when knocking in the
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strain. Avoid forming the wire in sharp bends.
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If the boundary wire is to be buried:
• Make sure to place the boundary wire at least
1 cm and a maximum of 20 cm into the ground.
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cutter or a straight spade.
Use the supplied measurement gauge as a guide
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when you lay out the boundary wire. This helps you
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boundary wire and the boundary/obstacle. The

measurement gauge is broken loose from the box.
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Extra wire must not be placed in coils outside

the boundary wire. This can disrupt
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Loop for connecting the guide wire

To facilitate the connection of the guide wire to the
boundary wire, it is recommended to create a loop
with about 20 cm of extra boundary wire at the point
where the guide wire will later be connected. It is a
good idea to plan where the guide wire will be placed
before laying out the boundary wire. See
3.6 Installation of the guide wire on page 28.
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3. INSTALLATION
Laying the boundary wire in towards the

charging station
The boundary wire must be laid in line with the rear
end of the charging station. If the boundary wire is
laid in any other way, the robotic lawn mower may find
it hard to find the charging station.
In many cases, the straight wire section to the left of
the charging station can be reduced to 1 metre.
Depending on how the boundary wire is laid in the
rest of the installation, the straight wire section to the
right of the charging station may need to be extended
in certain cases.
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Use an original coupler if the boundary wire is not
long enough and needs to be spliced. It is waterproof
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Insert both wire ends in the coupler. Check that the
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ends are visible through the transparent area on the

other side of the coupler. Now press down the button
on top of the coupler fully. Use a pair of pliers if the
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satisfactory splices. Soil moisture will cause
the conductors to oxidise and after a while
result in a broken circuit.
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3. INSTALLATION
3.5 Connecting the boundary wire

Connect the boundary wire to the charging station:
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.
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4. Press the connector onto the contact pin,

marked A, on the charging station.
The right hand connector must be connected
to the right hand metal pin on the charging
station and the left hand wire end to the left
connector.
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3. INSTALLATION
3.6 Installation of the 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 guide wire is used by the mower to find its way
back to the charging station but also to guide the
mower to remote areas of the garden.
To ensure an even cut over the entire lawn, the mower
can follow the guide wire from the charging station to
the guide wire connection in the boundary wire and
start mowing there. Depending on the garden layout,
one should adjust how often the mower is to follow the
guide wire from the charging station. See
6.4 Installation (2) on page 44.
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The mower must be run at varying distances from the
guide wire to reduce the risk of tracks forming when
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the mower follows the guide wire to/from the charging
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station. The area beside the wire which the mower
then uses is called the Corridor.
The mower always runs to the left of the guide wire as
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the left of the guide wire. The corridor is 50 cm wide.
When installing, it is therefore important to have at
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least 75 cm free space to the left of the guide wire and

at least 25 cm free space to the right of the guide wire,
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as seen facing the charging station.

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Make sure that there is always at least 75 cm

of free space to the left of the guide wire as
seen facing the charging station.
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3. INSTALLATION
Placement and connection of the guide wire

1. Draw the wire through the slot in the bottom of
the charger plate.
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2. Fit the connector to the guide wire in the same
way as for the boundary wire in 3.5 Connecting
the boundary wire. Connect it to the contact pin
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If the guide wire must be laid in a passage:

- the mower follows the guide wire on the same
side of the wire to and from the charging station.
This means that the guide wire is to the right of
the mower when the mower travels to the
charging station while it is to the left of the mower
when the mower travels away from the station.
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3. INSTALLATION
• - In the passage, the guide wire must therefore

be placed so that the mower has as much
space to run in as possible. The distance Maximum
between the boundary wire and the guide wire distance
must however be at least 30 cm. At least 30 cm
At least 2 m
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it is an advantage to lay the wire at an angle to the
slope. This makes it easier for the mower to follow the
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guide wire on the slope.
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wire where you want to make the connection.
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5. Lift out the boundary wire. Cut off the boundary

wire using a pair of wire cutters.
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3. INSTALLATION
6. Connect the guide wire to the boundary wire with

the help of a solderless coupler:
Insert the boundary wire in each of the holes in
the coupler. Insert the guide wire in the centre
hole in the coupler. Check that the wires are fully
inserted into the coupler so that the ends are
visible through the transparent area on the other
side of the coupler.
Use pliers to completely compress the button on
the coupler.
It does not matter which holes are used to
connect each wire.
7. Staple down/bury the connector in the lawn.
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The function of the guide wire varies
depending on how the working area appears.
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It is therefore recommended to test the
installation with the help of the function Test
IN (2-3-1), see 6.4 Installation (2).
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wire, for instance a boundary wire that is laid
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• Steady green light = good signals.

• Flashing blue light = interruption in the boundary
wire, no signal.
• Flashing yellow light = interruption in the guide
wire, no guide signal.
• Flashing red light = interruption in the charging
station's antenna plate, no remote signal
available. The fault should be rectified by an
authorized dealer.
• Steady blue light = weak signal. This may depend
on the boundary wire being over 250 m in length
or that the wire is damaged. If the mower still
works, this is not a problem.
• Steady red light = fault in a circuit board in the
charging station. The fault should be rectified by
an authorized dealer.
See 9.2 Indicator lamp in the charging station on
page 62 if the lamp does not indicate a solid green
light.
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3. INSTALLATION
3.8 First start-up and calibration

Before the mower is operated, a start-up sequence in
the mower's menu must be carried out as well as an
automatic calibration of the guide signal. The
calibration is also a good test to see that the installation
of the guide wire has been done in such a way that the
mower can easily follow the guide wire from the
charging station.
1. Set the main switch to the 1 position.
2. Open the control panel cover by pressing the
STOP button.
A start-up sequence begins when the Automower®
is started for the first time. The following is
requested:
• Language
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• Date format
• Date
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the guide calibration, by leaving the charging

station and following the guide wire to the point
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where the guide wire is connected to the boundary

wire to begin mowing there. Check that the mower
can follow the guide wire all the way. If it cannot,
this may be due to an incorrectly installed guide
wire. In this case, check that the installation is
performed as described in chapter 3.6 Installation
of the guide wire on page 28.
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3. INSTALLATION
Before using the mower, check that it can follow the
guide wire all the way to the charging station and easily
docks with the charging station. Perform the test below.
1. Open the control panel cover by pressing the
STOP button.
2. Place the mower close to the point where the
guide wire is connected to the boundary wire.
Place the mower about 2 metres from the guide
wire, facing the guide wire.
3. Select Home mode by pressing the house symbol
key and pressing OK when the cursor is at Home.
Press Start and close the cover.
4. Check that the mower follows the guide wire all
the way to the charging station and that it docks
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with the charging station. The test is approved
only if the mower is able to follow the guide wire
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the entire distance to the charging station and
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docks at the first attempt. If the mower is unable to
dock on the first attempt, it will automatically try
again. The installation is not approved if the
mower needs two or more attempts to dock with
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the charging station. In this case, check that the
charging station, the boundary wire and the guide
wire are installed in accordance with the
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5. The mower will stay in the charging station until

Auto or Man mode is selected. See 5.1 Operation
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test is to provide a satisfactory result. See 3.8 First
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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 approximately 80 to 100 minutes.
2. Place Automower® in the charging station. Open
the cover and slide the mower in as far as
possible to ensure proper contact between the
mower and the charging station.
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WARNING
Read the safety instructions before

you start your Automower®.
WARNING
Keep your hands and feet away from

the rotating blades. Never put your
hands or feet close to or under the
body when the motor is running.
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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
6.3 Timer (1) on page 43) to avoid a downtrodden
lawn and to get the maximum life from your
Automower®. When setting the timer, calculate that
Automower® mows around 30 m2 per hour and day.
For example; if the working area is 300 m2, the
mower must operate for 10 hours a day.
The factory setting for the timer is 07:00-23:00 and it
can operate every day of the week.This setting is
suitable for a working area of about 500 m2.
The Automower® has an inbuilt rest period of at least
8 hours a day. The rest period provides for instance a
good opportunity to water or play games on the lawn.
If the timer setting is divided into two work periods,
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the rest period can be divided into a number of
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periods. The maximum operating time can however
be a maximum of up to 16 hours.When in operation,
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the mower alternates between mowing and charging. Operation
Example 1
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Charging/Standby
Work period 1: 07:00 - 23:00
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Weekdays: All days

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The factory setting ensures that the mower begins

cutting the lawn at 07.00. The mower is parked in the
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charging station from 22.00 and rests until it starts

cutting again at 07.00
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Work period 1: 08:00 - 16:00
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work period as the total operating time is 11 hours
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and does not exceed the maximum of 16 hours.

Example 3
Work period 1: 20:00 - 06:00
Weekdays: Monday to Saturday
The mower will operate from Monday 00:01 to
Monday 06:00. It starts again on Monday 20:00 and
mows at night until 06:00. It continues to mow at night
until Saturday 23.59. It rests on Sunday and starts
again on Monday 00:01. Operation
The above times are approximate. The times depend Charging/Standby
for instance on grass quality, blade sharpness and
battery age.
If the size of the working area allows it, the quality of
the grass can be further improved if it is cut every other
day instead of a few hours every day. In addition, the
grass benefits from resting completely during at least a
three-day period once a month.
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4. USE
4.3 Starting
2. Press the STOP button to open the control panel
cover.
3. Enter the PIN code.
The PIN code request can be disabled. For more
information about theft protection, see
6.5 Security (3).
4. Push the Start button.
5. Shut the cover within 10 seconds.
If the mower 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.
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1. Press the STOP button.
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Automower® stops, the blade motor stops and
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Always switch Automower® off using the main switch

if it requires maintenance or if the mower must be
moved outside the working area.
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4. USE
4.6 Adjusting the cutting height

The cutting height can be varied from MIN (2 cm) to
MAX (5 cm).
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 1 2 3 4 5
height has been reached.

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 and
open the cover.
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position. The selected position is indicated by the
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orange column that can be seen by the knob
through the window.
• Turn anti-clockwise to raise the cutting height.
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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.
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When the stop button has been pressed and the

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display the clock, selected operating mode, number
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• The clock shows the current time.
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number of hours since the day of manufacture

that Automower® has been in operation. The time
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that Automower® has spent mowing or looking

for the charging station is counted as operating
time.
• The texts AUTO, MAN or HOME show which
mode of operation is selected.
The battery status shows the remaining battery
charge.
• The clock icon indicates when the timer settings
are set. The clock icon is black when the mower
is not allowed to mow due to a timer setting and it
is white when the mower is allowed to cut.
• The MENU text illustrates that the main menu
can be reached by pressing the multi-choice
button that is located under the text.
The keypad consists of four groups of buttons:
operation selection button, multi-choice buttons,
numbers and start button.
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5. CONTROL PANEL
5.1 Operation selection

The operation selection button is symbolised by a
house. When the button has been pressed, the
selected operation mode is shown in the display. By
consecutively pressing the button many times, one can
choose between three different operation modes.
1. HOME:
Sends the mower to the charging station. It
remains here until another operation mode is
selected. The text Home is shown in the operation
window. When the battery is fully charged, the
mower will remain parked in the charging station.
The Home setting is also used after a new
installation or changes are made to an existing
installation to test if the mower can follow the guide
wire and dock with the charging station. See
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2. AUTO:
The standard, automatic operation mode where
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When cutting secondary areas (see
3.4 Installation of the boundary wire on page 21)
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the MAN setting must be used.

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it is out on the lawn, it will mow until the battery

runs out. It will then stop and the 'Needs manual
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charging' message will appear. The mower must

then be moved manually to the charging station
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and then started manually after charging.

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charged and ready to start mowing.
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If the main working area has to be cut after

charging, it is appropriate to switch the operation
mode to Auto before placing the mower in the
charging station.
5.2 Multi-choice buttons

The three multi-choice buttons offer various functions,
among others depending on where in the menu
structure you are. The button function is shown at the
very bottom of the display.
Example: If you are in the main menu, the left button

can be used to go back, the middle button confirms
any selections and the right button helps you to scroll
the menu.
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5. CONTROL PANEL
5.3 Numbers
The number keys are used for instance to enter the
PIN code or time settings.
The number keys can also be used to enter a number
series for shortcuts to the various menus. For more
information on number series, see 6.1 Main menu on
page 41.
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Automower®. ua
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is not in use or work is being carried out on the blade
disc.
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
6. Menu functions
6.1 Main menu
The main menu consists of four options:
• Timer (1)
• Installation (2)
• Security (3)
• Settings (4)
There are a number of submenus under each option.
You can access all the functions to set Automower®
settings via these.
Browse between menus
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number keys and confirm each selection with the
multi-choice button marked OK. Press the multi-choice
button with the return arrow to go up a step in the
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first sub-menu, etc.
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respective number series within brackets.
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Submenus
Certain submenus contain options that are ticked off
to the left. This means that these options are
selected.
In some of the submenus there is information to the
right of specific rows. This information indicates
which selection has been made for the function.
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Timer Installation Security Settings
6.2 Menu structure
Work Work Work Reset Guide Remote Test Drive past Change Security New loop Time & Date Language Return to
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
6.3 Timer (1)

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
Automower® is allowed to mow too much, the lawn
may appear flattened. Besides, the mower is subjected
to unnecessary wear.
The timer function is also an ideal means to control
during which periods Automower® should not mow, for
example, when the children are playing in the garden.
The factory setting is 07:00 - 23:00 and it allows
mowing every day of the week. This is normally a
suitable setting for a 500 m2 working area.
When setting the timer, calculate that the robot lawn
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mower mows about 30 m2 per hour and day.
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• Work period 1
to set start and stop times for operating period 1. Work period1
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• Reset timer
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resets values to the factory settings.

To inactivate Work period 1 or Work period 2, enter the
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timer settings are set. The clock icon is black when the
mower is not allowed to mow due to a timer setting and
it is white when the mower is allowed to cut.
The mower has an inbuilt rest period of at least 8 hours
a day. The mower is parked in the charging station
during this period. See 4.2 Using the timer on page 35.
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
6.4 Installation (2)

The following operating settings are available via this
Timer
selection in the main menu. Guide width
• Guide width (2-1)

Installation
to select the distance from the guide wire the Remote start
mower is allowed to travel when it follows this to
and from the charging station. Security Test settings
• Remote start (2-2)
to control the mower so that it can easier reach Settings Drive past wire
remote parts of the garden.
• Test settings (2-3)
to check the above settings.
• Drive past wire (2-4)
to set the distance over the boundary wire that the
mower should drive.
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Wide (2-1-1)
In a wide corridor, Automower® mows at various
distances to the guide wire.
A garden that is open and free of narrow passages
should have a wide corridor to minimise the risk of
tracks forming.
Medium (2-1-2)
In a medium wide corridor, Automower® travels close
to and far away from the guide wire, but not as far
away from the guide wire as is the case when a wide
corridor is selected.
The medium corridor setting should be selected for a
garden with obstacles close to the guide wire and/or
passages that do not allow for a wide corridor.
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Narrow (2-1-3)
With a narrow corridor, Automower® runs straight over
the guide wire.
The Narrow corridor setting is not normally

recommended, but in a garden with one or many
narrow passages, a narrow corridor may be the only
option. The Narrow corridor setting increases the risk
for tracks forming along the guide wire.
The distance the mower maintains from the
guide wire varies depending on the layout of
the working area. Use the Test IN (2-3-1)
function to ensure that the wide corridor
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One important function with the guide wire is the
capacity to steer the mower to remote garden areas
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- Never (0 %)
- Rarely (approx. 20 %)
- Average (approx. 50 %)
- Often (approx. 80 %)
- Always (100 %)
Select the percentage that corresponds to size of

the remote area relative to the total working area.
If the remote area is for instance less than half of
the total working area, then Rarely must be
selected. If the remote area is for instance half of
the total working area, Average must be selected.
Compare with the examples in 7. Garden example
on page 50.
The default setting is Rarely.
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
• Distance (2-2-2)
Enter the distance in metres from the charging
station along the guide wire to the remote area
where the mower begins mowing.
Tip! Use the Test OUT (2-3-2) function to
determine how far it is to the remote area. The
distance, stated in metres, will be shown in the
mower display.
Test settings (2-3)

In the Test settings menu, it is possible to test settings
Corridor width
for Remote start (2-2) and that the selected guide
width works for the garden in question.
Remote start
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Selecting this function causes the mower to travel
directly along the guide wire towards the charging
station and docks with it. The test is approved only if
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the first attempt. If the mower is unable to dock on the
first attempt, it will automatically try again. The
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charging station straight away along the guide wire

and begin mowing after the designated distance.
If there is a passage that the mower cannot get
through, the settings in Guide width (2-1) ought to be
changed from Wide to Medium. If required, the setting
can also be changed to Narrow. The Narrow guide
width setting should only be used if none of the other
settings work for this installation. When the Test OUT
function is activated, the mower travels the farthest
distance from the wire allowed by the selected guide
width.
The figure here shows how the Automower® travels
through a passage when Guide width is set to Medium
and not to Wide.
To find out the distance from the charging station to a
remote area:
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State a distance that easily exceeds the true distance.

The maximum distance that can be stated is
500 metres. Place Automower® in the charging station
and select Test OUT (2-3-2). The mower will
immediately leave the charging station. The distance
will be shown on the display, stated in metres, as the
mower runs. Stop the mower at the required position
and note the distance. Enter the number of metres
shown in Distance for the area in question.
Drive past wire (2-4)

The front of the mower always passes the boundary
wire by a specific distance before the mower turns. The
default distance is 25 cm, but this can be changed if
required.The minimum value is 25 cm and the
maximum value is 30 cm.
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Through this selection, settings relating to security
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There are three security levels to choose from: low,

medium and high. Low and medium security prohibits Chainge PIN code Low
access to Automower® if the PIN code is unknown.
High security also includes a warning that sounds if
the correct PIN code is not entered after a designated Security level Medium
time period.
New loop signal High
Function Low Medium High
Time lock X X X
PIN request X X
Alarm X
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
We recommend using the High security level
at all times.
Time lock
This function entails that Automower® cannot be
started after 30 days without first entering the correct
PIN code. When the 30 days has passed Automower®
will continue to mow as normal, but the Enter PIN code
message appears when the cover is opened. Enter
your code again and press OK.
PIN request
This function means that the mower requests a
PIN code when the main switch is set to 1 and each
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If the wrong PIN code is entered 5 times in succession
the mower is blocked for a time. The blockage time is
extended for every new incorrect attempt.
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This function means that an alarm sounds if the PIN

code is not entered within 10 seconds after the STOP
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button has been pressed or the mower has been lifted

up for any reason. A ticking noise indicates that the
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alarm. The alarm can be turned off at any time by

entering the correct PIN code.
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station. In rare cases, there may be a need to

generate a new signal, for instance if two adjacent
installations have a very similar signal. Security levels
• Park the mower in the charging station.

New loop signal
• Select New loop signal in the menu and
press OK.
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
6.6 Settings (4)

The following operating settings are available via this
Timer
selection in the main menu.
• Time & Date (4-1)
Installation
to set the current time and date, and the required
time and date format. Time & Date
Security
• Language (4-2)
to select which language is to be used in the Language
menus. Settings
• Reset customer settings (4-3) Reset customer
to reset the mower to the settings it had when it setting
left the factory.
Time & Date (4-1)

• This function allows you to set current time and
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Enter the correct time and press OK to exit. Time format
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setting Date format
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Enter correct date and press OK to exit.

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Place the cursor at the required date:

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DD-MM-YYYY (day-month-year).
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Time & Date

To select language: Place the cursor at Language
and press OK. Place the cursor at the required
language and press OK. Language
Reset customer
setting
Reset customer setting (4-3)

This function allows you to reset Automower® to the
default settings it had when it left the factory. Time & Date
• Select Reset customer settings in the menu and

press OK. Enter the correct PIN code and Language
press OK.
Reset customer
setting
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7. GARDEN EXAMPLE
7. Garden example
- Proposed installation and
settings
The mower's behaviour is controlled to a certain extent
by what settings are made. Adapting the mower’s
garden settings according to the shape of the garden
makes it easier for the mower to frequently reach all
parts of the garden and in doing so achieve a perfect
mowing result.
Different gardens require different settings. The
following pages outline a number of examples of
gardens with installation and setting proposals.
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Area 150m2. Open and level area.

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Timer 07:00-17:00
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday
Proportion Never
Guide width Wide
Remarks The timer should be used to prevent

the grass looking trampled since the
area is less than the maximum
capacity of the mower.
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7. GARDEN EXAMPLE
Area 500m2. Open area.
Timer 07:00-23:00 (factory setting)

Monday-Sunday
Proportion Never
Guide width Wide
Remarks Open area without difficult

obstacles.
Area 500m2. A number of islands and a

25% slope.
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
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3 m/10ft
Guide width Medium
Remarks As most of the working area can

easily be reached by the mower
following the guide wire out from the
charging station, select Proportion:
Often.
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7. GARDEN EXAMPLE
Area 250m2. U-shaped garden linked with

a narrow passage.
Timer 07:00 - 23:00

Monday - Friday
Proportion Medium
Guide width Medium

1.5 m
Remarks The guide wire must be placed
along the narrow passage to ensure
the mower can with ease locate the
charging station from the left hand
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total area, select Proportion: Rarely.
Area 200 m2 + 50 m2 in a secondary area.
Timer 07:00-18:00 Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday, Friday
Proportion Never
Guide width Wide
Remarks The secondary area is cut using the

MAN mode on Wednesday and
Saturday.
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8. MAINTENANCE
8. Maintenance
Check and clean Husqvarna Automower® regularly
and replace worn parts if necessary to improve
operating reliability and to ensure a longer service life.
See 8.4 Cleaning on page 55.
When Automower® 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. The
edges of the blades should not be damaged. The
product life of the blades varies immensely and
depends for instance on:
• Operating time and size of the working area.
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8. MAINTENANCE
8.1 Winter storage

Automower®
Automower® must be cleaned carefully before putting
it away for the winter, see 8.4 Cleaning on page 55.
Charge the battery fully before winter storage. Then
set the main switch to 0.
Inspection of wear components such as mower
blades and bearings in the rear wheel. Rectify if
necessary to make sure the mower is in good
condition prior to next season.
Store the mower upright in a dry area free from frost,
preferably in the mower's original packaging.
Charging station
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The boundary wire and the guide wire can be left in
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with grease for instance.
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Leave your Automower® to a dealer for service prior
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• Service usually includes the following:

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features.
8.3 After winter storage

During a service the dealer can clean the mower
thoroughly, test its function and components as well as
replace wear parts if necessary. 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.
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8. MAINTENANCE
8.4 Cleaning
It is important to keep Automower® clean. A mower
with large amounts of grass stuck to it will not cope as
well with slopes. It is recommended to clean using a
brush and a spray with water
Never use a high-pressure washer or even
running water to clean Automower®. Solvent
must never be used when cleaning.
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4. Clean the blade disc and underframe using,
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If long blades of grass or other objects find their

way in, these may impede the blade disc. Even a
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Chassis
Clean the underside of the chassis. Brush or wipe
with a damp cloth.
Wheels
Clean around the front wheels and rear wheel as well
as the rear wheel support unit.
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8. MAINTENANCE
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.
8.5 Transport and removal

Secure the machine during transport. It is important
that Automower® does not move when it is being
transported, for instance, between lawns.
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Automower®, we recommend that all connections to
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boundary wire and guide wire) if there is a risk of a
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thrown out and cause serious injury.
There are three blades on Automower®, which are

screwed into the blade disc. All three blades and
screws must be replaced at the same time to obtain a
balanced mowing system.
There are several different types of mower blades to
choose from as accessories, with different features.
Use Husqvarna AB approved blades only. Please
contact your dealer for more information.
To replace the blades:
2. Wear protective gloves.
3. Turn Automower® upside down.
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4. Remove the screw. Use a straight slot or

cross-tip screwdriver.
5. Remove the blade and the screw.
6. Screw on the new blade and the new screw.
8.8 Battery
The battery is maintenance-free, but has a limited life
span of 2-4 years.
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Compatibility with other batteries cannot be
guaranteed.

2. Turn the mower upside down.
3. Clean around the battery cover.
4. Unscrew the four screws to the battery cover
(Torx 20) and remove the battery cover.
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8. MAINTENANCE
5. Pull out the battery by pulling on the strap.

7. Turn the mower upside down.
8. Fit a new Husqvarna original battery. NOTE!
Press on the contact strip to fit the battery in
place
9. Fit the battery cover. The sealing strip is
reusable and does not have to be replaced.
10. Screw in place the four screws for the battery
cover (Torx 20).
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9. 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 mower 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.
9.1 Messages
Below we have listed a number of messages which may be shown in the display of the Husqvarna
Automower®. If the same message appears often: contact your dealer.
Message Cause Action
Left wheel motor Grass or other object has wrapped Check the drive wheel and remove
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Right wheel motor Grass or other object has wrapped Check the drive wheel and remove
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blocked around the drive wheel. the grass or other object.
Blade disc blocked

around the blade disc.
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grass or other object.
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The blade disc lies in a pool of water. Move the mower and if possible
prevent the collection of water in the
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No loop signal The transformer is not connected. Check the wall socket connection and
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Boundary wire broken. Find out where the break is. Replace
the damaged section of the loop with
a new loop wire and splice using an
original coupler.
The boundary wire is laid in the wrong Check that the boundary wire has
direction around an island. been laid according to the instructions
in chapter 3 Installation.
The connection between Automower® Park Automower® in the charging

and the charging station has been station and generate a new loop
lost. signal via Security -> New loop signal
(3-3).
Disturbances from metal objects Try moving the boundary wire.

(fences, reinforcement steel) or
buried cables close by.
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9. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Trapped Automower® has got caught in Free Automower® and rectify the
something. reason for it getting trapped.
Automower® gets stuck behind a Check if there are any obstacles

number of obstacles. which make it hard for Automower® to
move on from this place.
Outside working area The boundary wire connections to the Check that the boundary wire is
charging station are crossed. connected correctly.
The boundary wire is too close to the Check that the boundary wire has
edge of the working area. been laid according to the instructions
in chapter 3. Installation.
The working area slopes too much. Check that the boundary wire has
been laid according to the instructions
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(fences, reinforcement steel) or
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Low battery voltage Automower® cannot find the charging Check that the charging station and
station. the guide wire are installed as
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The guide wire is broken or not Check that the indicator lamp in the
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The charging station's antenna is Check if the indicator lamp in the

defective. charging station flashes red. See the
solution in 9.2 Indicator lamp in the
charging station on page 62.
Wrong PIN code Wrong PIN code has been entered. Enter the correct PIN code. Contact
Five attempts are permitted, and the the local dealer if you forget the PIN
keypad is then blocked for five code.
minutes.
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No drive Automower® has got caught in Free the mower and rectify the
something. reason for the lack of drive. If it is due
to wet grass, wait until the lawn has
dried before using the mower.
The working area includes a steep Maximum guaranteed slope is 25%.

slope. Steeper slopes should be isolated.
See 3.4 Installation of the boundary
wire on page 21.
The guide wire is not laid at an angle If the guide wire is laid on a slope, it
on a slope. must be laid at an angle across the
slope. See 3.6 Installation of the
guide wire on page 28.
Charging station The contact between the charging Place Automower® in the charging
blocked strips and contact strips may be poor station and check that the charging
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An object is obstructing Automower®. Remove the object.
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charging mode. station. This behaviour is normal;
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9. TROUBLE SHOOTING
9.2 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.
Light Cause Action
Solid green light Everything in order No action required
Blue flashing light The boundary loop is not connected Check that the boundary wire
to the charging station connector is fitted properly to the
charging station. See 3.5 Connecting
the boundary wire on page 27.
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Yellow flashing light The guide wire is not connected to Check that the guide wire connector
the charging station is properly connected to the charging
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guide wire on page 28.
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replacing islands with barriers the

mower can collide with.
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Weak signal due to damaged Since it is difficult to locate where the

boundary wire wire is damaged it is recommended
to lay a new boundary wire for the
entire working area.
Red solid light Defective circuit card in the charging Contact the local dealer.
station
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9.3 Symptom
If your Automower® 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.
Symptom Cause Action
The robotic lawn The boundary wire is not laid in a long Check that the charging station has
mower has difficulty straight line that is far enough out been installed according to the
docking with the from the charging station. instructions in 3.2 Installation of the
charging station charging station on page 16.
The guide wire is not inserted in the It is absolutely critical for operation
slot at the bottom of the charging that the guide wire is perfectly straight
station. and is in the correct position under
the charging station. Therefore make
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sure that the guide wire is always in
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its slot in the charging station. See
3.6 Installation of the guide wire.
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The charging station is on a slope
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surface that is entirely level. See
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on page 16.
Uneven mowing Automower® works too few hours per Increase the mowing time, see
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The proportion setting is incorrect in Check that the correct Proportion

relation to the layout of the working value is selected. See 6.4 Installation
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area (2) on page 44.
Working area too large. Try limiting the working area or

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extending the working time, see

6.3 Timer (1) on page 43.
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Dull blades. Replace all the blades and screws so

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that the rotating parts are balanced.

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See 8.7 Blades on page 56.
Long grass in relation to the set Increase the cutting height and then
cutting height. successively lower.
Accumulation of grass by the blade Check that the blade disc rotates
disc or around the motor shaft. freely and easily. If not, screw off the
blade disc and remove grass and
foreign objects. See 8.4 Cleaning.
Automower® runs at The clock on Automower® needs to Set the clock, see 6.6 Settings (4) on
the wrong time be set. page 49.
The start and stop times for mowing Reset the start time and stop time
are incorrect. settings for mowing, see 6.3 Timer (1)
on page 43.
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Symptom Cause Action
Automower® vibrerar Damaged blades lead to imbalance in Inspect the blades and screws and
the cutting system. replace them if necessary. See
8.7 Blades on page 56.
Many blades in the same position Check that only one blade is fitted at
lead to imbalance in the cutting each screw.
system.
Automower® moves Automower® is looking for the No action. The blade disc does not
but the blade disc charging station. rotate when the mower is searching
does not rotate for the charging station.
The mower mows for Grass or other foreign object blocks Remove and clean the blade disc.
shorter periods than the blade disc. See 8.4 Cleaning on page 55.
usual between
charges
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Both the mowing and The battery is spent. Replace the battery. See 8.8 Battery
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charging times are on page 57.
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This behaviour is normal at low No action.
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The mower is parked The mower must stand for at least No action.
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for hours in the 8 hours a day in the charging station
charging station. so that the battery can rest. See
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9.4 Finding breaks in the loop wire

Breaks in the loop wire are usually the result of
unconscious physical damage to the cable such as
when gardening with a shovel. In countries with ground
frost, even sharp stones that move in the ground can
damage the wire. Breaks can also be due to high
tension in the wire during installation.
Mowing the grass too low right after the installation can
damage cable insulation. Certain damage to the
insulation may not cause disruptions until several
weeks or months later. To avoid this, always select the
maximum cutting height the first weeks after
installation and then lower the height one step at a time
every second week until the desired cutting height has
been reached.
A defective splicing of the loop cable can also lead to
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disruptions first several weeks after the splice was
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formed. A faulty splice can, for example, be the result
of the original coupler not being pressed together hard
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enough with a pair of pliers, or a coupler of lower
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first check all known splices before further
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A wire break can be located by gradually halving the

distance of the loop where the break may have
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occurred until there is only a very short section of the

wire left.
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the boundary loop. See 9.2 Indicator lamp in the

charging station on page 62.
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2. Check that the boundary wire connections to the

charging station are properly connected and not
damaged. Check that the indicator lamp in the
charging station is still flashing blue.
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9. TROUBLE SHOOTING
3. Connect the charging station to the power

supply. Switch the connections between the
guide wire and the boundary wire in the charging
station.
a) Switch connection A1 and Guide.
If the indicator lamp flashes yellow, then the
break is somewhere on the boundary wire
between A1 and the point where the guide wire
is connected to the boundary wire (thick black
line in the illustration).
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b) Put A1 and Guide back in their original
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positions. Then switch A2 and Guide.
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break is somewhere on the boundary wire
between A2 and the point where the guide wire
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4. a) Assume that the indicator lamp blinked yellow

in test a) above. Reset all connections to their
original positions. Then disconnect A2. Connect
a new loop wire to A2.Connect the other end of
this new loop wire somewhere at the centre of
the installation.
If the indicator lamp is green or flashing yellow,
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).
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wire closer to the disconnected end (roughly at

the middle of the suspected wire section) and
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flashes yellow.
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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 flashed yellow in test 3b)
above, a similar test is carried out but with the
new loop wire connected to A1 instead.
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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.
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10. TECHNICAL DATA
10. Technical data

Data Automower® 305
Dimensions
Length 55 cm
Width 39 cm
Height 25 cm
Weight 7 kg
Electrical system
Battery Specialised Lithium-Ion battery, 18 V/1.6 Ah
Transformer 230V / 24V
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Mean energy consumption at maximum use 9 kWh/month with a working area of 500 m2
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Noise emissions
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Measured noise level 64 dB(A)
Guaranteed noise level

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66 dB(A)
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Mowing
Mowing system Three, pivoted cutting knife blades

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Blade motor speed 2900 rpm

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Power consumption during cutting 20 W +/- 20 %

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Cutting height 2-5 cm
Cutting width 17 cm
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Working capacity 500 m2 +/- 20%

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Husqvarna AB does not guarantee full compatibility between the Automower® and other types of wireless
systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, buried electric animal fencing or
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similar.
11. Environmental information

The symbol on Husqvarna Automower® or its
packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. It should instead be left
at a suitable recycling centre to recycle its electronic
components and batteries. Contact your dealer for a
disassembly of the batteries.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local council office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
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1. Introduction and safety .............................................................. 5

5.3 Numbers ........................................................................................ 40

6. Menu functions ............................................................................ 41

6.2 Menu structure ........................................................................... 42

6.5 Security (3) ................................................................................... 47

7. Garden example .......................................................................... 50

8.2 Service ........................................................................................... 54

1.2 Symbols on the product

• Remain at a safe distance from the Automower®

• This product conforms to the applicable

• It is not permitted to dispose of this product as

• Never use a high-pressure washer or even

1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual

• Always wear protective gloves when working

• A warning box indicates a risk of personal injury

Xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxx.

• An information box indicates a risk of material

damage exist, especially when the stated IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1.4 Safety instructions

• Start Automower® according to the instructions.

sure to keep your hands and feet away from the

under the mower.

• Never lift up Automower® or carry it around when

the main switch is in the 1 position.

Automower® works and behaves use the mower.

• Never use Automower® if persons, especially

children, or pets, are in the immediate vicinity.

Do not lift the mower when it is parked in the

charging station and/or the mower. Open the

the charging station before lifting it.

When the mower is turned upside

The main switch should be set to the

• Inspect Automower® each week and replace any

that Automower® can find the charging station.

• Transformer, which is connected between the

transformer is connected to the wall socket and

voltage cable. The low voltage cable must not be

• Wire, laid in a loop around Automower® working

2.1 What’s what?

The numbers in the picture correspond to:

1. Body 14. Keypad

We recommend you allow Automower® to mainly

Automower® can even mow in the rain, however, wet

slipping on steep slopes is greater.

disconnected from the power, and the boundary wire

The blades must be in good condition to obtain the

best mowing result. In order to keep the blades sharp

for as long as possible it is important to keep the lawn

When the battery is fully charged, the mower leaves

Two sensors, one at the front and one at the back on

Automower®, sense when the mower approaches the

to 28 centimetres before it turns.

The STOP button on the top of Automower® is mainly

The control panel on the top of Automower® is where

Locating the charging station

Automower® runs irregularly until it reaches the guide

wire. The mower then follows the guide wire in to the

3.3 Charging the battery.