Husqvarna 308 manual

HUSQ V ARNA A UT OMO WE R ® 305/308 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 Manual ........[...]

MEMO 4 - English In the unlikely event that the mower is stolen, it is important to notify the dealer of this. Provide the serial number of the mower so that it can be registered as stolen in the central systems at Husqvarna AB. It is an important step in theft prevention, discouraging interest in the buying and selling of stolen mowers. The produc[...]

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 robotic lawnmower requires knowledge of its function. This operator's manual contains important information about the robotic lawnmower, how it m[...]

6 - English 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.2 Symbols on the product These symbols can be found on the robotic lawnmower. Study them carefully. • Please read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the robotic lawnmower. The warnings and safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual must be care[...]

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 robotic lawnmower’s chassis. • Never use a high-p[...]

8 - English 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.4 Safety Instructions Use • This robotic lawnmower 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 b[...]

English - 9 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY • The robotic lawnmower must never be used at the same time as a sprinkler. In this case use the timer function (see 6.3 Timer on page 44) so the robotic lawnmower and sprinkler never run simultaneously. • Full compatibility cannot be guaranteed between the robotic lawnmower and other types of wireless sys[...]

10 - English 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY Maintenance • Inspect the robotic lawnmower 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 kept balanced. See 8.7 Blades on page 59. WARNING When the [...]

English - 11 2. PRESENTATION 2. Presentation This chapter contains information that is important to be aware of when planning the installation. Installing a Husqvarna robotic lawnmower involves four main components: • A robotic lawnmower that mows the lawn by essentially operating in a random pattern. The robotic lawnmower is powered by a mainten[...]

12 - English 2. PRESENTATION 2.1 What is what? The numbers in the illustration represent: 1. Body 2. Cover to display, keypad and cutting height adjustment 3. Stop button/Catch to open the cover 4. Contact strips 5. LED for operation check of the charging station, boundary wire and guide wire 6. Charging station 7. Carry handle 8. Battery cover 9. [...]

English - 13 2. PRESENTATION 2.2 Function Capacity The robotic lawnmower is recommended for lawns up to 0,2 acre (800 m 2 ) (0,125 acre [500 m 2 ] for Automower ® 305). How big an area the robotic lawnmower 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 [...]

14 - English 2. PRESENTATION Working method The robotic lawnmower automatically mows the lawn. It continuously alternates between mowing and charging. The robotic lawnmower starts to search for the charging station when the battery charge becomes too low. The robotic lawnmower does not mow when it is searching for the charging station. When the rob[...]

English - 15 2. PRESENTATION The control panel on the top of the robotic lawnmower is where you manage all the robotic lawnmower 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[...]

16 - English 3. INSTALLATION 3. Installation This chapter describes how to install the Husqvarna robotic lawnmower. Before starting the installation read the previous chapter 2. Presentation . Read also through this entire chapter before beginning the installation. How the installation is done also affects how well the robotic lawnmower works. It i[...]

English - 17 3. INSTALLATION • Transformer (20) • Low voltage cable (17) • Staples (21) • Connector for connecting the loop wire to the charging station (18) • Screws for the charging station (19) • Measurement gauge (22) • Couplers for the loop wire (23) During installation you will also need: • Hammer/plastic mallet (to simplify p[...]

18 - English 3. INSTALLATION The charging station must be positioned with a great deal of free space in front of it (at least 10 ft [3 m]). It should also be centrally placed in the working area to make it easier for the robotic lawnmower to reach all areas in the working area. Do not put the charging station in confined spaces in the working area.[...]

English - 19 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 robotic lawnmower to follow the guide wire to the charging station. The charging station should not be placed on [...]

20 - English 3. INSTALLATION 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. Make sure the low voltage cable is laid along the ground and secured with[...]

English - 21 3. INSTALLATION Installation and connecting the charging station 1. Position the charging station in a suitable spot. 2. Connect the low voltage cable to the charging station. 3. Connect the transformer’s power cable to a 120V (230 V) wall socket. If the wall socket is outdoors, it is important that the transformer is protected from [...]

22 - English 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 loop during the first few weeks of operation. After a few weeks the gra[...]

English - 23 3. INSTALLATION Working area boundaries If a high obstacle, for example a wall or fence, borders the working area, the boundary wire should be laid 12” (30 cm) from the obstacle. This will prevent the robotic lawnmower from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear. About 8” (20 cm) around the fixed obstacle will not be mown[...]

24 - English 3. INSTALLATION Boundaries within the working area Use the boundary wire to demarcate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles which cannot withstand a collision, for example, flowerbeds, bushes and fountains. Lay the wire up to and around the area to be demarcated, and then return it back along the same route[...]

English - 25 3. INSTALLATION Slopes The boundary wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10%. The boundary wire should not be laid across a slope that is steeper than 10%. There is a risk that the robotic lawnmower will find it difficult to turn there. The robotic lawnmower will then stop and the Outside working area fault message is [...]

26 - English 3. INSTALLATION Laying the boundary wire If you intend to staple down the boundary wire: • Cut the grass very low with a standard lawnmower or a trimmer where the wire is to be laid. It will then be easier to lay the wire close to the ground and the risk of the robotic lawnmower cutting the wire or damaging the insulation of the wire[...]

English - 27 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 and at least 5 ft (1.5 m) straight out to the right and left of the station. See the illustration. If the boundary wire is laid in any other way, the robotic lawnmower may find it har[...]

28 - English 3. INSTALLATION 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire Connect the boundary wire to the charging station: 1. Place the wire ends in the connector: • Open the connector. • Place the wire in the connector grip. 2. Press the connectors together using a pair of pliers. Press until you hear a click. 3. Cut off any excess boundary wire 0.4”-[...]

English - 29 3. INSTALLATION 3.6 Installation of the guide wire The guide wire is a wire 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 loop. The same cable roll is used for both the boundary loop and guide wire. The guide wire is use[...]

30 - English 3. INSTALLATION Laying and connecting the guide wire 1. Run the wire through the slot in the bottom of the charger plate. 2. Fit the connector to the guide wire in the same way as for the boundary wire described in 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire . Connect it to the contact pin on the charging station that is labelled 'Guide&apos[...]

English - 31 3. INSTALLATION • - In the passage, the guide wire must therefore be placed so that the robotic lawnmower has as much space to run in as possible. The distance between the boundary loop and the guide wire must however be at least 12” (30 cm). If the guide wire has to be installed on a steep slope, it is an advantage to lay the wire[...]

32 - English 3. INSTALLATION 6. Connect the guide wire to the boundary wire using a 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 th[...]

English - 33 3. INSTALLATION 3.8 First start-up and calibration Before the robotic lawnmower is operated, a start-up sequence in the robotic lawnmower's menu must be carried out as well as an automatic calibration of the guide signal. The calibration is also a good test to see that the installation of the guide wire has been done in such a way[...]

34 - English 3. INSTALLATION 3.9 Test docking with the charging station Before using the robotic lawnmower, check that the robotic lawnmower 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 robot[...]

English - 35 4. USE 4. Use 4.1 Charging a flat battery When the robotic lawnmower is new or has been stored for a long period, the battery will be flat and needs to be charged before starting. Charging takes approximately 80 to 100 minutes. 1. Set the main switch to position 1 . 2. Park the robotic lawnmower in the charging station. Open the cover [...]

36 - English 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 on page 44.) to avoid a downtrodden lawn. When setting the timer, calculate that the robotic lawnmower mows about 54 square yards (45 m 2 ) per hour and day (about 36 square yard [30 m 2 ] for Automowe[...]

English - 37 4. USE If the timer setting is divided into two work periods, the standby period can be divided into a number of periods. The total standby time must however be at least 6 hours (8 hours for Automower ® 305). Example 2 The times used in this example are applicable to the Automower ® 305 but the principle is the same for the Automower[...]

38 - English 4. USE 4.4 Stopping 1. Press the STOP button. The robotic lawnmower stops, the blade motor stops and the control panel cover opens. Restart 1. Push the Start button. 2. Shut the cover within 10 seconds. The robotic lawnmower starts automatically. 4.5 Switching off 1. Press the STOP button. 2. Set the main switch in position 0 . Always [...]

English - 39 5. CONTROL PANEL 5. Control panel All forms of commands and settings for the Husqvarna robotic lawnmower are made via the control panel. All functions are accessed via a number of menus. The control panel consists of a display and a keypad. All information is shown on the display and all input is done using the buttons. When the stop b[...]

40 - English 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 robotic lawnmower to the cha[...]

English - 41 5. CONTROL PANEL 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 sel[...]

42 - English 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6. Menu functions 6.1 Main menu The main menu consists of four options: • Timer • Installation • Security • Settings There are a number of submenus under each option. You can access all the functions to set the robotic lawnmower settings via these. Browse between menus Browse the main menu and submenus using t[...]

English - 43 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.2 Menu structure Timer Installation Settings Work hours 1 Work hours 2 Work days Security Change PIN code Security level New loop signal Guide width Remote start 1 Test settings Langu age Time & Date Reset user settings. Medium Wide Proportion Distance Test in Test out Low Medium High Set date Date format Set ti[...]

44 - English 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.3 Timer The lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the best mowing result. Consequently, it is important to limit the operating time using the timer function if the working area is less than the robotic lawnmower's working capacity. When the robotic lawnmower is allowed to mow too much, the lawn may appear [...]

English - 45 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.4 Installation The following operating settings are available via this selection in the main menu. • Guide width 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 1 to control the robotic lawnmower so that it can easier[...]

46 - English 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Wide In a wide corridor, the robotic lawnmower mows at more varied distances from 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 In a medium wide corridor, the robotic lawnmower travels close to and far away from the guide wi[...]

English - 47 6. MENU FUNCTIONS The following five options can be selected; - Never (0%) - Rarely (approx. 20%) - Medium (approx. 50%) - Often (approx. 80%) - Always (100%) Select the percentage that corresponds to the 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 a[...]

48 - English 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Test settings In the Test settings menu, it is possible to test settings for Remote start 1 and that the selected guide width works for the garden in question. Test OUT The Test OUT function is used to test exit settings and to calculate the distance from the charging station to a remote area. To test the settings in [...]

English - 49 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Test IN The Test IN function allows you to test how well the robotic lawnmower docks with the charging station. Test IN can only be performed after Test OUT has been performed. Selecting this function causes the mower to travel directly along the guide wire towards the charging station and docks with it. The test is a[...]

50 - English 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Time lock This function means that the robotic lawnmower cannot be started after 30 days without first entering the correct PIN code. When the 30 days has passed the robotic lawnmower 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 . P[...]

English - 51 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.6 Settings The following operating settings are available via this selection in the main menu. • Time & Date to set the current time and date, and the required time and date format. • Language to select the menu language. • Reset user settings to reset the mower to the settings it had when it left the fact[...]

52 - English 7. GARDEN EXAMPLES 7. Garden examples - Installation proposals 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[...]

English - 53 7. GARDEN EXAMPLES Area Timer Proportion Guide width Remarks 598 sqaure yards (500 m 2 ). Open area. 07:00-23:00 (factory setting) Monday-Sunday Never Wide Open area without difficult obstacles. Area Timer Proportion Guide width Remarks 598 sqaure yards (500 m 2 ). A number of islands and a 25% slope. 07:00-23:00 (factory setting) Mond[...]

54 - English 7. GARDEN EXAMPLES Area Timer Proportion Guide width Remarks 300 square yards (250 m 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 a[...]

English - 55 7. GARDEN EXAMPLES Area Timer Proportion Remote start 1 Proportion Remote start 2 Guide width Remarks Only applicable to the Automower ® 308 480 square yards (400 m 2 ). Three areas linked with two narrow passages. 06:00-22:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Rarely Rarely Medium As the working area contains three areas linked by two[...]

56 - English 8. MAINTENANCE 8. Maintenance Check and clean the Husqvarna robotic lawnmower regularly and replace worn parts if necessary to improved operating reliability and to ensure a longer service life. For more information on cleaning, see 8.4 Cleaning on page 57. When the robotic lawnmower is first used, the blade disc and blades should be i[...]

English - 57 8. MAINTENANCE Charging station Store the charging station and transformer indoors. The boundary wire and the guide wire can be left in the ground. The ends of the wires should be protected from damp by putting them in a container with grease for instance. 8.2 Service Leave your robotic lawnmower with a dealer for service prior to wint[...]

58 - English 8. MAINTENANCE Chassis and blade disc 1. Set the main switch in position 0 . 2. Wear protective gloves. 3. Lift the robotic lawnmower onto its side. 4. Clean the blade disc and chassis using e.g. a dish brush. At the same time, check that the blade disc rotates freely in relation to the foot guard. If long blades of grass or other obje[...]

English - 59 8. MAINTENANCE 8.5 Transport and removal Secure the machine during transport. It is important that the robotic lawnmower is kept still when it is being moved, for instance, between lawns. 8.6 In the event of a thunderstorm To reduce the risk of damage to components in the robotic lawnmower, we recommend that all connections to the char[...]

60 - English 8. MAINTENANCE 8.8 Battery The battery is maintenance-free, but has a limited life span of 2 to 4 years. Battery life is dependent on the length of the season and how many hours a day the robotic lawnmower is used. A long season or many hours of use per day means that the battery must be replaced more regularly. Replacing the battery I[...]

English - 61 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 9. Troubleshooting In this chapter, a number of messages are listed 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 [...]

62 - English 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Trapped The robotic lawnmower has got caught in something. Free the robotic lawnmower and rectify the reason for it becoming trapped. The robotic lawnmower is stuck behind a number of obstacles. Check if there are any obstacles which make it hard for the robotic lawnmower to move on from this location. Outside workin[...]

English - 63 9. TROUBLESHOOTING No drive The robotic lawnmower 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[...]

64 - English 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 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 troubleshoot[...]

English - 65 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 9.3 Symptoms 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. Sym[...]

66 - English 9. TROUBLESHOOTING The robotic lawnmower vibrates 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 59. Many blades in the same position lead to imbalance in the cutting system. Check that only one blade is fitted at each screw. The robotic lawnmo[...]

English - 67 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 9.4 Finding breaks in the loop wire Breaks in the loop wire are usually the result of unconscious physical damage to the wire 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 the high tension in the wire duri[...]

68 - English 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 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 c[...]

English - 69 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 4. a) Assume that the indicator lamp flashed 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 t[...]

70 - English 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 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.[...]

English - 71 10. TECHNICAL DATA 10. Technical Data Husqvarna AB does not guarantee full compatibility between the robotic lawnmower and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, underground electric animal fencing or similar. Data Automower ® 305 Automower ® 308 Dimensions Length 22” (55 cm) 22?[...]

72 - English 11. GUARANTEE TERMS 11. Guarantee terms Husqvarna AB guarantees this product's functionality for a period of two years (from date of purchase). The guarantee covers serious faults relating to materials or manufacturing faults. Within the guarantee period, we will replace the product or repair it at no charge if the following terms[...]

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