Husqvarna AUTOMOWER 210 C Operator's Manual

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HUSQVARNA AUTOMOWER ™ 210 C OPER ATOR’S MAN UAL ...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS English - 3 1. Introduction and safety .............................................................. 5 1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 5 1.2 Symbols on Autom...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 - English Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance and function of products without prior notice. This Operator's Manual deals with ver...

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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 functio...

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6 - English 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.2 Symbols on Automower™ These symbols can be found on the lawn mover. Study them carefully so you understand their significance. • Read through the Operator’s Manual carefully and understand the conte...

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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 so you understand their significance. • Inspection and/or maintenance must be carried out ...

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8 - English 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.4 Safety instructions Use • Please read the Operator's Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using Automower. • It is not permitted to modify the original design of ...

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English - 9 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY Transport The original packaging should be used when transporting Automower over long distances. To safely move from or within the working area: 1. Press the STOP button to stop the mower. 2. Move the main swit...

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10 - English 2. PRESENTATION 2. Presentation This chapter contains information you should be aware of when planning the installation. An installation of Husqvarna Automower™ comprises three main components: Automower, an automatic lawn mower that...

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English - 11 2. PRESENTATION 2.1 Automower™, what’s what? The numbers in the picture correspond to: 1. Cutting height adjustment cover 2. Catch button to open the cutting height adjustment cover 3. Front wheel 4. Drive wheel 5. Body 6. Stop but...

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12 - English 2. PRESENTATION 2.2 Function of Automower™ Capacity Automower is recommended for lawns up to 0.15 acre. The size of the working area the mower can handle depends on how much it is used. The larger the lawn the more occasions per wee...

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English - 13 2. PRESENTATION 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 free from branches, small stones and other objects. 301...

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14 - English 2. PRESENTATION Working method Automower automatically mows the lawn. Automower automatically mows the lawn. When the battery is discharged the mower stops on the lawn, and you need to carry it to the loop generator/charger for charg...

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English - 15 2. PRESENTATION activated by pressing the STOP button. Movement pattern The mower’s movement pattern is irregular and is determined by Automower itself. A movement pattern is never repeated. This mowing system means the lawn is mown...

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16 - English 3. INSTALLATION 3. Installation This chapter describes how you install Husqvarna Automower™. Before starting the installation read the previous chapter 2. Presentation. Read the whole of this chapter too before starting the installa...

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English - 17 3. INSTALLATION 3.1 Preparations 1. If the lawn in the proposed working area is taller than 4", mow it using a normal lawn mower. Then collect the clippings. 2. Read carefully through all the steps before the installation. 3. Che...

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18 - English 3. INSTALLATION Consider the distance to a wall socket when choosing the position. The loop generator/charger must be connected to a 120 V wall socket and there must be room for the mower when it is to charged. It is recommended to us...

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English - 19 3. INSTALLATION 3.4 Installation of the boundary wire The boundary wire can be installed in one of the following ways: • Securing the wire to the ground with staples. It is preferable to staple down the boundary cable, if you want t...

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20 - 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 14" from the obstacle. This will prevent Automower from colliding with t...

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English - 21 3. INSTALLATION If the working area borders against a flat path or the like that lies level with the lawn, it is possible to allow Automower to run a little over the path. The boundary wire should then be laid 4" from the edge of...

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22 - English 3. INSTALLATION Obstacles that slope slightly, for example, stones or large trees with raised roots, should be demarcated or removed. Automower can otherwise slide up onto this kind of obstacle causing the blades to be damaged. If t...

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English - 23 3. INSTALLATION The boundary wire should not be laid across a slope that is steeper than 10 %. There is a risk of Automower finding it difficult to turn, and being unable to move. The risk is at its greatest in damp weather condition...

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24 - English 3. INSTALLATION Tip! Use the supplied measurement gauge as a guide when you lay out the boundary wire. This helps you to easily set the correct distance between the boundary wire and the boundary/obstacle. If you intend to staple down...

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English - 25 3. INSTALLATION Laying the boundary wire in towards the loop generator/charger The ends of the boundary wire are run in parallel and close to each other in towards the loop generator/charger. As long as the total length of the boun...

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26 - English 3. INSTALLATION 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire Connect the boundary wire to the loop generator/charger: 1. Place the cable ends in the connector: • Open the connector. • Place the wire in the connector grip. 2. Press the connecto...

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English - 27 3. INSTALLATION 3.6 Checking the installation Check the loop signal by looking to see what indication the green LED on the loop generator/charger is giving. • Steady light = the signal is okay. • Flashing once every other second =...

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28 - English 4. USE 4. Use 4.1 Starting Automower™ 1. Press the STOP button to open the control panel cover on Husqvarna Automower™. 2. Set the main switch to the ON position. 3. Enter the PIN code, confirm with the YES button. 4. Close the cove...

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English - 29 4. USE 4.3 Restart To start: 1. Enter the PIN code. 2. Press the YES button. 3. Close the control panel cover. 4.4 Switching off Automower™ 1. Press the STOP button. 2. Set the main switch to the OFF position. Always switch off Automow...

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30 - English 4. USE 4.6 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height can be varied from MIN (0.8") to MAX (2.5"). If the grass is long it is appropriate to let Automower start mowing at the MAX cutting height. Once the grass is shorte...

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English - 31 4. USE 4.7 Changing the PIN code To change the PIN code on the mower: 1. Connect the loop generator/charger charging cable to the mower's charger contact. At most the mower may be two metres from the working area's boundary ...

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32 - English 4. USE 4.9 Sounds The mower indicates the operating status and all input with audio signals as set out below. Sound Significance 5 beeps over 2 seconds Starting blade disc Short click sound A button on the keypad has been pressed One lon...

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English - 33 5. CONTROL PANEL 5. Control panel The control panel on Husqvarna Automower™ consists of indicator lamps and a keypad. All information is shown through the indicator lamps and all input is done using the buttons. The control panel co...

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34 - English 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.3 Main switch 4. Set the main switch in the ON position to start Automower. Set the main switch in the OFF position when you are not using the mower or if you want to work on the blade disc. When the main switch is ...

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English - 35 6. GARDEN EXAMPLE 6. Garden example - Proposed installation An number of installations of Husqvarna Automower™ in different types of gardens are shown and explained in this chapter. See the examples as pointers for how to make the ins...

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36 - English 6. GARDEN EXAMPLE Garden with a steep incline (30 %) that divides the garden into two areas, area: 0,09 acre. If the mowing result between the areas is uneven, the garden can ideally be divided into two zones The mower may find it d...

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English - 37 7. MAINTENANCE 7. Maintenance Check and clean the Husqvarna Automower™ regularly and replace worn parts if necessary to improve operating reliability and to ensure a longer service life. For further information on cleaning, see 7.4...

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38 - English 7. MAINTENANCE 7.2 Winter storage Automower™ Automower must be carefully cleaned before winter storage, see 7.4 Cleaning on page 39. Automower should not be continuously charged during the winter. Charge the battery fully before win...

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English - 39 7. MAINTENANCE 7.4 Cleaning It is important to keep Automower clean. A mower with a large amount of clippings negotiates slopes very poorly. Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean Automower. We recommend a bru...

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40 - English 7. MAINTENANCE Chassis Clean the underside of the chassis. Brush or wipe with a damp cloth. Wheels Clean around the front and rear wheels and around the front wheel suspension. Body Use a damp, soft sponge or cloth to clean the body....

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English - 41 7. MAINTENANCE To replace the blades: 1. Set the main switch to the OFF position. 2. Wear protective gloves. 3. Turn Automower upside down. 4. Rotate the skid plate so that its hole aligns with the screw for the blade. 5. Unscrew the bl...

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42 - English 8. TROUBLE SHOOTING 8. Trouble shooting 8.1 Fault messages A number of fault messages that can be shown by the red Fault indicator lamp on Husqvarna Automower™ are shown below. The fault message is interpreted by reading how the lamp ...

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English - 43 8. TROUBLE SHOOTING 2 No loop signal The loop generator/charger is not connected to the mains supply or its miniature circuit-breaker has tripped. Check the wall socket connection and whether the miniature circuit-breaker has trip...

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44 - English 8. TROUBLE SHOOTING 4 Outside working area The boundary wire is crossed when connecting to the loop generator/charger. Switch the two connections for the loop generator/charger on the boundary wire. The gradient for the boundary c...

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English - 45 8. TROUBLE SHOOTING 8.2 Fault symptom If your Automower does not work correctly, follow the trouble shooting guide below. If the fault persists; contact your dealer. Symptom Cause Action Uneven mowing results Automower works too few ho...

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46 - English 9. TECHNICAL DATA 9. Technical data Data Automower™ 210 C Dimensions Length 30" Width 21.7" Height 11.8" Weight 22 lbs Electrical system Battery NiMH special battery 18V / 6Ah Transformer 120V / 24V Power consumption Max...

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English - 47 10. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION 10. Environmental information The symbol on the Husqvarna Automower™ or its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicabl...

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48 - English 10. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ...

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11. INDEX English - 49 11. Index A Automower One in several gardens .......................................15 Technical data .....................................................46 What’s what ....................................................

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11. INDEX 50 - English Blade disc ............................................................40 Blades .................................................................41 Body .......................................................................

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