Husqvarna 230 ACX/220 AC manual Function of Automower, Capacity, Mowing technique

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2.PRESENTATION

2.2Function of Automower

Capacity

Automower is recommended for lawns up to 0.5 acre (0,4 acre for 220 AC).

How large an area is mown depends primarily on the condition of the blades and the type of grass, growth rate and humidity. 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.

How long Automower mows and recharges can vary depending on, among others, the ambient temperature. Up to about 77 °F a fully charged Automower mows for approximately 60 - 90 minutes, (40 - 60 minutes for 220 AC), depending on the age of the battery and the thickness of the grass. The mower then charges for 45 - 60 minutes. Above 77 °F both the mowing and charging times gradually drop.

Mowing technique

The mowing system used by Automower is based on an effective and energy efficient principle. Unlike normal lawn mowers, Automower cuts the grass instead of striking it off.

We recommend you allow Automower to mainly mow in dry weather to obtain the best possible result. Automower can even mow in the rain, however, wet grass easily collects on the mower and the risk of slipping on steep slopes is greater.

When there is a risk of thunder Automower should not stand in the charging station. When there is a risk of a thunder storm, the 230 V plug should be removed from the mains socket and the boundary wire disconnected from the charging station.

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.

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Contents Husqvarna Automower 230 ACX/220 AC OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Introduction SafetySymbols on Automower Symbols in the Operator’s Manual Use Safety instructionsTransport MaintenancePresentation Numbers in the picture correspond to Automower, what’s what?Mowing technique Function of AutomowerCapacity Working method 3012-388 3012-700 3012-400 Search method 1 Irregular Search methodMovement pattern Search method 3 Follow guide wire Search method 2 Follow boundary wireOne Automower in several gardens More than one Automower in a gardenCarry out the installation in the following steps InstallationIdeal position of the charging station Installation of the charging stationPreparations Transformer is for indoor use only Low voltage cable must not be extended3012-744 Do not tread or walk on the charging station plate Installation and connecting the charging stationBest position for the boundary wire Charging the batteryInstallation of the boundary wire Boundaries for the working area 3012-459US Secondary areas Boundaries within the working areaPassages when searching for the charging station Passages when mowingSlopes Laying out the boundary wire Joining the boundary wire Laying the boundary wire in towards the charging stationConnecting the boundary wire 3012-284 3012-264 3012-265 3012-507 Linking Automower to the charging station Checking the installationNeed of a guide wire Installation of the guide wirePlacement and connection of the guide wire Maximum 135º Use Charging a discharged batteryStopping Automower Using the timerStarting Automower Restart after more than 20 seconds Switching off AutomowerRestart Restart within 20 secondsAdjusting the cutting height Control panel Shortcuts Select ProgramsNumbers Main switchNumber series Menu functionsMain menu Browse between menusAutomower main menu Commands Timer Garden SettingsTimer CommandsWeekend timer Timer overrideDay timer Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Run all Week timerGarden Exit angles Follow loop out Follow loopProportion first Proportion DirectionDistance Follow loop Corridor width Test OUT TestComplex Garden shapeOpen NormalCheck loop Drive past wireAdvanced Time lock SettingsSecurity PIN codeStop protection Keypad Settings lockSounds OperationSound Significance LanguageTime format Time and dateSet time Set dateGarden example Proposed installation and settings3012-543 3012-544 3012-545US Corridor width Guide 1 This example only applies to 230 ACX 3012-687US Battery MaintenanceAutomower ServiceWinter storage After winter storageUnderframe and blade disc CleaningWheels Do not use running water when cleaningReplacing the blades Chassis3012-260 Fault messages Trouble shootingTrouble Shooting Fault symptom Data Automower 230 ACX Automower 220 AC Technical dataSerial number Personal code Dealer Dealer’s telephone number Environmental InformationAuto IndexFollow loop Follow loop out Shortcuts Control panel Menus Working area Boundaries 115 03