Husqvarna 305 manual

HUSQ V ARNA A UT OMO WER ® 305 OPER A T OR ’S MANU AL[...]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS English - 3 1. Introduction and safety .............................................................. 5 1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 5 1.2 Symbols on the product .............................................................. 6 1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s[...]

MEMO 4 - English If the mower is unexpectedly stolen, it is important to notify your dealer of this. Provide the serial number of the mower so that is can be registered as stolen in the central systems at Husqvarna AB. It is an important step in theft protection procedure which reduces interest in the buying and selling of stolen mowers. www.automo[...]

English - 5 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1. Introduction and safety 1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product. To get the best results from your Husqvarna Automower ® requires knowledge of its function. This Operator's Manual contains important information about the mower, how it must be installed [...]

6 - English 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.2 Symbols on the pr oduct 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 t[...]

English - 7 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual These symbols can be found in the Operator’s Manual. Study them carefully. • 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. • Never use a high-pressure w[...]

8 - English 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.4 Safety instructions Use • This robotic lawn mower is designed to mow grass in open and level ground areas. It may only be used with the equipment recommended by the manufacturer. All other types of use are incorrect. The manufacturer’s instructions with regard to operation, maintenance and repair must [...]

English - 9 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY • 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 m[...]

10 - English 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 A utomower ® is a robotic lawn mo wer that mows the la wn by essentially oper ating in a random pattern. The mower is powere[...]

English - 11 2. PRESENTATION 2.1 What’s what? The numbers in the picture correspond to: 1. Body 2. Cover to display, keypad and cutting height adjustment 3. Stop button/Lock button for opening the cover 4. Contact strip 5. LED for operation check of the charging station, boundary wire and guide wire 6. Charging station 7. Handle 8. Battery cover [...]

12 - English 2. PRESENTATION 2.2 Function Capacity Automower ® is recommended for lawns up to 500 m 2 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[...]

English - 13 2. PRESENTATION Working method The A utomower ® automatically mows the la wn. 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 st[...]

14 - English 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 f or mat, date f or mat and the f our-d[...]

English - 15 3. INSTALLATION 3. Installation This chapter describes how you install the Husqv ar na A utomower ® . 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 the[...]

16 - English 3. INSTALLATION • 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 [...]

English - 17 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 mus[...]

18 - English 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 f or the lawn mow er to follo w the guide wire to the charging station. The charging station should not be placed on an i[...]

English - 19 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 submerg[...]

20 - English 3. INSTALLATION 3.3 Charging the battery As soon as the charging station is connected, it is possible to charge the mower. Set the main switch to the 1 position. Place Automower ® in the charging station to charge the battery while the boundary and guide wires are being laid. If the batter y is flat, it takes around 80 to 100 min ute[...]

English - 21 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 f ew w eeks the g[...]

22 - English 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 fix ed obstacle will not be mown. If the worki[...]

English - 23 3. INSTALLATION 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.[...]

24 - English 3. INSTALLATION Passages when mowing Long and narrow passages and areas narro wer than 1.5 - 2 metres should be av oided.When the A utomower ® mo ws there is a risk that it trav els around in the passage or area f or a period of time. The lawn will then look flattened. Slopes The boundary wire can be laid across a slope that slants l[...]

English - 25 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 la y the wire close to the ground and the risk of the mower cutting the wire or damaging the insulation of the wi[...]

26 - English 3. INSTALLATION Laying the boundary wire in towards the charging station The boundar y wire must be laid in line with the rear end of the charging station. If the boundar y wire is laid in any other w ay , the robotic lawn mo wer may find it hard to find the charging station. In many cases , the straight wire section to the left of t[...]

English - 27 3. INSTALLATION 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire Connect the boundary wire to the charging station: 1. Place the cable ends in the connector: • Open the connector. • Place the wire in the connector grip. 2. Press the connector together using a pair of pliers. Press until you hear a click. 3. Cut off any surplus boundary wire. Cut 1[...]

28 - English 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 mo wer to find its wa y back to the charging station b [...]

English - 29 3. INSTALLATION Placement and connection of the guide wire 1. Draw the wire through the slot in the bottom of the charger plate. 2. Fit the connector to the guide wire in the same wa y as for the boundary wire in 3.5 Connecting the boundar y wire. Connect it to the contact pin on the charging station that is labelled “guide”. 3. Ro[...]

30 - English 3. INSTALLATION • - In the passage, the guide wire must theref ore be placed so that the mower has as m uch space to run in as possible. The distance between the boundary wire and the guide wire must how e ver be at least 30 cm. If the guide wire has to be installed on a steep slope, it is an advantage to la y the wire at an angle to[...]

English - 31 3. INSTALLATION 6. Connect the guide wire to the boundary wire with the help of a solderless coupler: Inser t the boundar y wire in each of the holes in the coupler . Inser t the guide wire in the centre hole in the coupler . Check that the wires are fully inser ted into the coupler so that the ends are visible through the tr ansparent[...]

32 - English 3. INSTALLATION 3.8 First start-up and calibration Bef ore the mower is oper ated, a star t-up sequence in the mower's men u 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 wa y that the mow er ca[...]

English - 33 3. INSTALLATION 3.9 Test docking with the charging station Bef ore using the mower , check that it can f ollow the guide wire all the wa y to the charging station and easily docks with the charging station. P erf or m the test below . 1. Open the control panel cover by pressing the STOP button. 2. Place the mower close to the point whe[...]

34 - English 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 appro ximately 80 to 100 minutes. 1. Set the main switch to the 1 position. 2. Place Automower ® in the charging station. Open t[...]

English - 35 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 m 2 per hour and day. For example; if[...]

36 - English 4. USE 4.3 Starting 1. Set the main switch to the 1 position. 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 park ed i[...]

English - 37 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 a v oid damaging the loop wire. After this, the cutting height can be lowered one step e very week until the desired cutting height has been re[...]

38 - English 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. When the stop button has[...]

English - 39 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 stati[...]

40 - English 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. 5.4 Main switch Set the main switch in the 1 position to start Auto[...]

English - 41 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 Browse the main menu and submenus [...]

42 - English 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.2 Menu structure Timer Installation Settings Wor k period 1 Wor k period 2 Work days Security Change PIN code Security level New loop signal Guide width Remote start Test settings Language Time & Date Return to customer settings Medium Wide Proportion Distance Test in Test out Low Medium High Set date Date forma[...]

English - 43 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. Beside[...]

44 - English 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.4 Installation (2) The following operating settings are available via this selection in the main menu. • Guide width (2-1) to select the distance from the guide wire the mower is allowed to travel when it follows this to and from the charging station. • Remote start (2-2) to control the mower so that it can easi[...]

English - 45 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 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 w[...]

46 - English 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[...]

English - 47 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 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. [...]

48 - English 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 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 [...]

English - 49 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.6 Settings (4) The following operating settings are available via this selection in the main menu. • Time & Date (4-1) to set the current time and date, and the required time and date format. • Language (4-2) to select which language is to be used in the menus. • Reset customer settings (4-3) to reset the [...]

50 - English 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 mow er’ s garden settings according to the shape of the garden makes it easier f or the mower to frequently reach all par ts of the garden and in doing so achiev[...]

English - 51 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Area Timer Proportion Guide width Remarks 500m 2 . Open area. 07:00-23:00 (factory setting) Monday-Sunday Never Wide Open area without difficult obstacles. Area Timer Proportion Guide width Remarks 500m 2 . A number of islands and a 25% slope. 07:00-23:00 (factory setting) Monday-Sunday Rarely (factory setting) Medium[...]

52 - English 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Area Timer Proportion Guide width Remarks 250m 2 . U-shaped garden linked with a narrow passage. 07:00 - 23:00 Monday - Friday Medium Medium 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 side of the working area. As the left hand[...]

English - 53 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 th[...]

54 - English 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 mo wer blades and bearings in the rear wheel. Rectify if necessar[...]

English - 55 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 Underframe and blade disc 1. Set the main switch to the 0 position. 2. Wear protective gloves. 3. Lift Automower ® on[...]

56 - English 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, leav es, twigs and other objects that ma y impede docking. 8.5 Transport and removal Secure the machine duri[...]

English - 57 8. MAINTENANCE 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 batter y is maintenance-free, b ut has a limited lif e span of 2-4 years . Batter y lif e is dependent on the length of the season and how man y hours per day [...]

58 - English 8. MAINTENANCE 5. Pull out the battery by pulling on the strap. 6. Set the main switch to position 0 . 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 i[...]

English - 59 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9. Trouble shooting In this chapter , we hav e listed a number of messages which may be sho wn in the display if there is a malfunction. There is a proposal as to the cause and steps to take f or each message. This chapter also presents some symptoms that can guide you if the mo wer does not work as e xpected. More [...]

60 - English 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Trapped Automower ® has got caught in something. Free Automower ® and rectify the reason for it getting trapped. Automower ® gets stuck behind a number of obstacles. Check if there are any obstacles which make it hard for Automower ® to move on from this place. Outside working area The boundary wire connections [...]

English - 61 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING No drive Automower ® has got caught in something. Free the mower and rectify the 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 slope. Maximum guaranteed slope is 25%. Steeper slopes should be isolated. See 3.4 Install[...]

62 - English 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.2 Indicator lamp in the charging station F or a fully functional installation, the indicator lamp in the charging station must emit a solid green light. If something else appears, f ollow the troubleshooting guide belo w . There is more troubleshooting help on www .automower .com. If you still need help with troub[...]

English - 63 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.3 Symptom If your Automower ® does not work as expected, follow the troubleshooting guide below. There is a F AQ (F requently Asked Questions) on www .automower .com which provides more detailed ans w ers to a n umber of standard questions . It you still cannot find the reason f or the fault, contact the local d[...]

64 - English 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Automower ® vibrerar Damaged blades lead to imbalance in the cutting system. Inspect the blades and screws and replace them if necessary. See 8.7 Blades on page 56. Many blades in the same position lead to imbalance in the cutting system. Check that only one blade is fitted at each screw. Automower ® moves but the[...]

English - 65 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.4 Finding breaks in the loop wire Breaks in the loop wire are usually the result of unconscious ph ysical damage to the cable such as when gardening with a shov el. In countries with ground frost, e ven sharp stones that mov e in the ground can damage the wire. Breaks can also be due to high tension in the wire du[...]

66 - English 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 3. Connect the charging station to the pow er supply . Switch the connections between the guide wire and the boundar y wire in the charging station. a) Switch connection A1 and Guide. If the indicator lamp flashes yello w , then the break is somewhere on the boundary wire between A1 and the point where the guide wi[...]

English - 67 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 4. a) Assume that the indicator lamp blink ed yellow in test a) abov e. 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 some where at the centre of the installation. If the indicator lamp is green or flashing y ellow , [...]

68 - English 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 5. When the break is f ound, the damaged section must be replaced with a ne w wire . The damaged section can be cut out if it is possible to shorten the boundar y wire. Alwa ys use or iginal couplers.[...]

English - 69 10. TECHNICAL DATA 10. Technical data 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 similar. 11. Environmental information The symbol on Husqvarna Automower ® or its packaging [...]

70 - English 12. EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 12. EU declaration of conformity EU Declaration of Conformity (only applies to Europe) Husqvarna AB , SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, hereby declares that robotic lawnmower Husqvarna Automower ® 305 from 2012's serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the rating plate w[...]

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