H U SQVARNA AUTOMOWE R ® 260 ACX OPE R ATOR’S MAN UAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction and safety .............................................................. 1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 1.2 Symbols on Automower® ........................................................... 1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual .......................................... 1.4 Safety instructions ........................................................................ 5 5 6 7 8 2. Presentation ..........
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 version 2.7x of the mower’s control program.
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 you install it and how you use it.
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 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.
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 with the main switch set to OFF. • Always wear protective gloves when working with the mower’s underframe. • Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean Automower®.
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 Automower®. All modifications are made at your own risk. • Check that there are no stones, branches, tools, toys or other objects on the lawn that can damage the blades and cause the mower to stop. • Start Automower® according to the instructions.
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. If the anti-theft alarm (see page 57) is activated; enter the first digit of the PIN code. You select the four digit PIN code when you start the mower for the first time, see page 31. 2. Move the main switch to the OFF position if you intend to carry the mower. 3.
2. PRESENTATION 2. Presentation This chapter contains information you should be aware of when planning the installation. An installation of Husqvarna Automower® includes four main components: Automower®, an automatic lawn mower that mows the lawn by moving in essentially an irregular pattern. The mower is powered by a maintenance-free battery. Charging station, where your Automower® returns when the charge level in the battery becomes too low.
2. PRESENTATION 2.1 Automower®, what’s what? 2 7 3 7 6 10 8 1 4 5 9 11 15 14 12 13 17 18 16 20 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 The numbers in the picture correspond to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Charging strip Cutting height adjustment cover Catch button to open the cutting height adjustment cover Ultrasonic sensors Drive wheel Body Stop button Keypad Display Main switch Front wheel Handle Chassis box with electronics, battery and motors Skid plate 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
2. PRESENTATION 2.2 Function of Automower® Capacity Automower® 260 ACX is recommended for lawns up to 5500 m2 +/-20%. 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.
2. PRESENTATION Working method Automower® automatically mows the lawn. It continuously combines mowing and charging. The charging station sends out a signal that Automower® can sense at a distance of 6 - 7 metres. 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.
2. PRESENTATION The control panel on the top of Automower® is where you manage all the mower settings. The main switch is also located on the control panel. Open the control panel cover by pressing down the STOP button. When the main switch is turned ON for the first time, a start-up sequence begins which includes: selection of the language, time format, date format and four digit PIN code, plus setting of the time and date, see page 31.
2. PRESENTATION 2.3 Search method Automower® can be set to search for the charging station in three different ways. Using the setting options the three search methods can be combined to optimise the search for the charging station. The required search method or methods depends on the shape of the garden. Search method 1: Irregular Automower® runs irregularly until it finds the charging station.
2. PRESENTATION 2.4 More than one Automower® in a garden If you install more than one Automower® in the same area of lawn, each mower must have its own PIN code. A complete installation, including charging station, is required for each mower. The boundary wires for the different installations can be routed next to each other. Contact your dealer for further information. 2.
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 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.
3. INSTALLATION • Screws for the charging station (24) • Measurement gauge (25) • Connector for the loop wire (23) • Solderless coupler for the loop wire (26) Contact your dealer to purchase the following installation material: • Loop wire for the boundary wire and guide wire (19) • Staples (22) During installation you will also need: A hammer to knock the staples into the ground, combination pliers, and a straight spade if the boundary wire is to be buried. 3.
3. INSTALLATION Consider the distance to a wall socket when choosing the position. The charging station should be connected to a 230V wall socket via the low voltage cable and transformer. The supplied low voltage cable is 20 metres long. Tip! It is possible to let the low voltage cable cross the working area. It must then be either stapled down or buried. In some cases there is a better positioning option for the charging station than close to a house wall or by the closest wall socket.
3. INSTALLATION Do not position the charging station so that the mower can come closer than 3 metres behind the charging station (for example on a narrow point). The mower will not then find the charging station. Installation and connecting the charging station 1. Position the charging station in a suitable spot. 2. Attach the charging station to the ground using the supplied screws. 3. Ensure the screws are secured all the way down in the countersink.
3. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not tread or walk on the charging station plate. 3.3 Charging the battery Automower® is supplied with an uncharged battery. As soon as the charging station is connected, it is possible to charge the mower. 1. Set the main switch to the OFF position. 2. Place Automower® in the charging station to charge the battery while you are laying the boundary wire. From an uncharged state the battery takes about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours until it is fully charged.
3. INSTALLATION Best position for the boundary wire The boundary wire should be laid so it: • Forms a loop around the working area for Automower®. Only an original boundary wire must be used. This is tinned and has a high quality insulation to withstand the dampness in the ground. • Maintains a maximum distance of 35 metres from Automower® in the entire working area. • Ideally not longer than 500 metres.
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 40 cm from the obstacle. This will prevent Automower® from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear. 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 35 cm inside the working area.
3. INSTALLATION When Automower® searches for the charging station or follows the loop according to the function Follow loop (3-2) (see page 50), it runs along the side of the boundary wire at a specific distance. The Corridor width (3-2-3) function determines the distance from the boundary wire that the mower shall run. It is recommended to state as high a Corridor width value as possible. A high Corridor width value reduces the risk of tracks forming.
3. INSTALLATION Secondary areas It is recommended to create a secondary area when the working area is made up of two areas that are joined by a passage where the distance between the boundary wires is less than 80 cm. Run the boundary wire then around the secondary area so that it forms an island outside of the main area. Secondary area Automower® must be moved manually between the main and secondary areas. Use the MAN operating mode when Automower® shall mow a secondary area.
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 of Automower® finding it difficult to turn there. The mower will then stop and show the fault message Outside working area. The risk is at its greatest in damp weather conditions, as the wheels can slip on the wet grass.
3. INSTALLATION Laying out the boundary wire Run the boundary wire around the working area, but wait before connecting the wire to the charging station. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Extra wire must not be placed in coils outside the boundary wire. This can disrupt Automower®. 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.
3. INSTALLATION Laying the boundary wire in towards the charging station The boundary wire can be routed in several different ways in towards the charging station. The best alternative is to route the wire completely outside the charging station, see alternative 1. The wire can also be placed under the charging station plate as shown in alternative 2 in the illustration. However, the wire should not be placed outside alternative 2 because it can then be difficult for Automower® to find the charging station.
3. INSTALLATION 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire Connect the boundary wire to the charging station: 1. Lift up the cover on the charging station: • Grip under the edge of the cover with both hands and pull straight out towards the sides. • Now lift the cover straight up. 2. Slide in the ends of the boundary wire in the lowermost holes on the charging station and catch them in the uppermost holes.
3. INSTALLATION 3. Place the cable ends in the connector: • Open the connector. • Place the wire in the connector grip. 4. Press the connector together using a pair of pliers. Press until you hear a click. 5. Cut off any surplus boundary wire. Cut 1 - 2 cm above respective connectors. 6. Press the connector onto the contact pin, marked A, on the charging station. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The right hand connector should be connected on the right hand contact pin on the charging station and vice versa.
3. INSTALLATION 7. Refit the cover on the charging station. Ensure the three guides on the charging station enter the right holes in the cover. 3.6 Checking the installation Check the loop signal by looking to see what indication the green LED on the charging station is giving. • Steady light = the signal is okay. • Flashing once every other second = break in the loop and no signal found. • Flashing twice every other second = weak signal.
3. INSTALLATION 3.8 Installation of the guide wire The guide wire is an extra wire that is laid from the charging station, out towards a remote part of the working area or through a narrow passage and is then connected to the boundary wire. The same wire used for the boundary wire is also used for the guide wire. Up to two guide wires can be installed for 260 ACX. In similarity to the boundary wire, the guide wire can either be stapled down or buried.
3. INSTALLATION • The route to a remote area is long or complicated. When Automower® shall follow the boundary wire to or from a remote area and the route along the boundary wire to the area is long or complicated. • The boundary wire runs across a long slope (steeper than 10 %). When Automower® follows the boundary wire across a slope (steeper than 10 %) the mower must compensate for the slope. The mower then follows the boundary wire at a slower speed.
3. INSTALLATION The longer the guide wire, the closer the mower follows the guide wire. If the guide wire is longer then 300 metres, the mower may find it difficult to follow the wire. This varies depending on the design of the garden and installation. 2. Lift up the cover on the charging station. 3. If you intend to install guide 1: Guide 2 • Insert the end of guide 1 into the lower right-hand hole on the charging station and catch it in the upper hole.
3. INSTALLATION If you shall install the guide wire through a passage: • Automower® follows the guide wire on the same side of the wire both to and from the charging station. This means that in towards the charging station the guide wire is on the right side of the mower and away from the charging station the guide wire is on the left side of the mower. In the passage, the guide wire must be placed so that the mower has as much space to run as possible.
3. INSTALLATION 3.9 Activate the GPS anti-theft protection area Before the anti-theft protection area can be activated, a SIM card must be installed and the administrator’s phone number must be entered into the GPS communication unit (see 4.3 Using GPS-communication on page 38). 1. Place Automower® at the centre of the required protection area, often in the middle of the lawn Automower® is going to mow. Avoid placing Automower® under trees, roofs or close to a house, as this weakens the GPS signal. 2.
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 between 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 hours. 1. Place Automower® in the charging station. Insert the mower as far as possible. Good contact is made when both the charging strips on the mower touch the centre of the contact strips on the charging station. 2. Open the control panel cover. 3.
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 6.4 Timer (2) on page 47) to avoid a downtrodden lawn and to get the maximum life from your Automower®. For example, the quality of your lawn will improve if it is mown every other day instead of 12 hours each day. In addition, the grass benefits from resting completely during at least a three-day period once a month. 4.
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4. USE Remarks Commands Remarks Set phone number of user 2 Spn2 +nnnnnnnnnnn Optional, not required, +nnnnnnnnn = phone number incl. country code Set phone number of user 3 Spn3 +nnnnnnnnnnn Optional, not required, +nnnnnnnnn = phone number incl. country code Set phone number of user 4 Spn4 +nnnnnnnnnnn Optional, not required, +nnnnnnnnn = phone number incl. country code Set phone number of user 5 Spn5 +nnnnnnnnnnn Optional, not required, +nnnnnnnnn = phone number incl.
4. USE 4.6 Restart Restart within 20 seconds 1. Close the control panel cover. Automower® starts automatically. Restart after more than 20 seconds If more than 20 seconds has elapsed since the last time the STOP button or the keypad was pressed it is not possible to start Automower® by just closing the cover. To start: 1. Press the YES button. 2. Close the control panel cover. 4.7 Switching off Automower® 1. Press the STOP button. 2. Set the main switch to the OFF position.
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. Main menu Commands Timer Installation Settings The main page shows the main menu, cursor, clock, selected operating mode, number of mowing hours, clock icon, program selection and battery status.
5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Shortcuts 1. Home: • Sends the mower to the charging station. Where it stays until the button is pressed again. The house icon is lit on the right-hand side of the display when the button is pressed. When the battery is fully charged the mower will remain in the charging station and show the message Waiting. 1 2 When the Test IN (3-2-4) function (see page 53) is selected, Automower® will, once it reaches the charging station, remain there until the Home button is pressed again.
5. CONTROL PANEL 5.2 Select 3. Cancel: • Press to go back one step in the menu structure, or to interrupt an ongoing input. 4. YES: • Press to confirm an entry or selection. • Press to start the mower if more than 20 seconds has elapsed since you last pressed a button and you want to close the control panel cover. 5. 3 4 5 Arrow up and arrow down: Press any of the arrow buttons to move the cursor between menus or different selections. 5.3 Numbers 6.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6. Menu functions 6.1 Main menu The main menu consists of four options: 6.3 Commands (1) 6.4 Timer (2) 6.5 Installation (3) 6.6 Settings (4) The numbers in brackets refer to the menu rows on the display of Husqvarna Automower®. Main menu Commands Timer Installation Settings There are a number of submenus under each option. You can access all the functions to set Automower® settings via these.
- English Mon NO Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Stop Time 2 Start Time 2 Stop Time 1 Start Time 1 Reset all timers YES Day timer Timer override Charge, Show latest faults then AUTO Make factory sett. Timer Commands Run all Sun Week timer Follow loop in Follow loop Area 3 Area 5 Area 4 Left Reversing Start angle 1 dist.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.3 Commands (1) This option in the main menu allows you to access the following functions on Automower®. • Charge then AUTO (1-1) in order for Automower® to drive immediately to the charging station, charge the battery and then return to the automatic operating mode. Select the function and press YES when the cursor is on Yes. • Show latest faults (1-2) to show the list of saved fault messages. Browse with the arrow buttons.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Timer override (2-1) If you set the timer on your Automower®, you can use this function to temporarily abandon the settings. • YES (2-1-1) Move the cursor to YES and press YES to turn off the timer function. • YES Timer override NO (2-1-2) NO Day timer 2-1- Week timer 2-1 Move the cursor to NO and press YES to turn on the timer function. Day timer (2-2) It is possible to set two different start and stop times for each day.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.5 Installation (3) From this option in the main menu you access the driving settings. • Exit angles (3-1) to set how far Automower® should reverse out of the charging station before it turns and in what direction the mower should leave the charging station.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Follow loop (3-2) These functions in this sub-menu are for situations when the mower needs to be guided to reach remote areas, to find the charging station more easily, and to determine at what distance the mower shall follow the loop. You will also find test functions here to see how different charge exit settings work and how the mower finds its way into the charging station.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS • Direction Specify to the right, left, guide 1 or guide 2 depending on which direction the area lies from the charging station. The direction is set looking from the charging station in the approach direction of the mower. When a guide wire is installed the direction can be specified as the guide wire. The mower will now follow the selected guide wire instead of the boundary wire.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Automower® 260 ACX has a default delay setting of 2 minutes for guide 1 and guide 2 and 11 minutes for the boundary wire. A delay of 99 minutes means that the function is deactivated. If both search methods are to be activated, it is possible for example to set 4 minutes for Guide 1 delay and Guide 2 delay and 9 minutes for Boundary delay. Automower® then searches irregularly for 4 minutes and then searches for the guide wires for 5 minutes.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Different corridor widths can be set for the boundary wire, guide 1 and on guide 2. The default setting on Automower® 260 ACX is set to a value of 19 for both the boundary wire and guide wires. The higher the stated Corridor width value, the less risk there is of tracks forming. However, a high corridor value means that Automower® may find it difficult to enter passages. A garden with large open areas should have a wide Corridor, i.e. a high Corridor width value.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS When the function is selected the mower will immediately follow the boundary wire, guide 1 or guide 2, depending on which one it finds first, in to the charging station. If there is a passage and the mower can not run through it, the Corridor width value is set too high. When Test IN is activated, the mower runs at the greatest distance from the wire that the selected corridor width permits.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Installation shape (3-3) Automower® can be set according to three garden shapes: Open, Normal and Complex. This setting affects how Automower® covers a working area when it mows. Above all it influences the turning angles and how often the mower changes direction. The Open setting optimises the pattern of movement for an open garden. If the garden contains a lot of small areas linked with passages a better function will be obtained with the Complex setting.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Security (4-1) • PIN code (4-1-1) Via this function you can change your PIN code at any time. • To change the PIN code: Move the cursor to PIN code and press YES. Place Automower® in the charging station. Enter the new PIN code and press YES. Enter the same code again to confirm, and press YES. Security PIN code Language Time lock Time and date Alarm 4-1 When the PIN code has been changed, the message PIN code changed is displayed for a few seconds.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS • Alarm(4-1-3) This function means that the first digit of the PIN code must be entered within 10 seconds after the STOP-button has been pressed or the mower has been lifted up for any reason. If the correct number is not entered after three attempts, the alarm sounds. The alarm can then be stopped by entering the complete PIN code. PIN code Time lock ON _ _ _min Alarm OFF GPS IMPORTANT INFORMATION 4-1-3 The alarm can be activated on the mower using the Alarm function.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Language (4-2) Using this function you can change the language selection you made when Automower® was first started. To select the language: Move the cursor to Language and press YES. Now move the cursor to the required language and press YES. Security Language Time and date 4-2 Time and date (4-3) Using this function you can change the time and date on Automower®. Security You can also change the format selections you made when Automower® was first started via this function.
6. MENU FUNCTIONS Sounds A number of audio messages are used to indicate what Automower® is currently doing. Sound Significance 5 beeps over 2 seconds Starting blade disc One long beep Blade disc blocked Short click sound A button on the keypad has been pressed Muffled long beep Incorrect input The mower is removed from the charging station manually while charging is in progress. Short double beep A change to the setting has been made The mower is placed in the charging station manually.
7. GARDEN EXAMPLE 7. Garden example - Proposed installation and settings The behaviour of the mower is controlled by the settings that are made. Adapting the mower's garden settings according to the shape of the garden makes it easier for Husqvarna Automower® to frequently reach all parts of the garden and in doing so achieve a perfect mowing result. Different gardens require different settings. A number of garden examples and proposed installations and settings are presented on the following pages.
7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area: 5500 m2. No guide wire is necessary. Timer: Operating time of 24 hours per day. Exit angles: 90° - 270°. Search method: Irregular and Follow boundary wire in. Delay: Guide 1 2 minutes, Guide 2 2 minutes and boundary wire 11 minutes. Corridor width: 19 Area: 4500 m2. A number of islands and a steep slope along the boundary wire. Guide wire recommended. Timer: Operating time of 24 hours per day. Exit angles: 90°-270°.
7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area: 1600 m2. L-shaped garden with the charging station placed in the narrow area. There are two islands. No guide wire is necessary. Timer: Operating time of 8 hours per day. Exit angles: 250° - 290° Search method: Irregular and Follow boundary wire in. Delay: Guide 1 2 minutes, Guide 2 2 minutes and boundary wire 11 minutes. Corridor width: 19 Area: 3500 m2. U-shaped garden with the charging station placed on one of the large open areas.
7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area: 3000 m2. There is a number of islands. No guide wire is required. Timer: Operating time of 15 hours per day. Exit angles: 90°- 270°. Search method: Irregular. Delay: Guide 1 2 minutes, Guide 2 2 minutes and boundary wire 11 minutes. Corridor width: Boundary wire 10 Area: 1,000 m2. There is one small island. Guide wire recommended through the passage. Timer: Operating time of 5 hours per day. Exit angles: 70° - 190°.
7. GARDEN EXAMPLE Proposals for installation and settings Area: 4500 m2. Two guide wires are recommended. Timer: Operating time of 24 hours per day. Exit angles: 90° - 270°. Follow loop out: Area 1; Direction Guide 1, Distance 40 m and Proportion 20 %. Area 2; Direction Guide 2, Distance 30 m and Proportion 40 %. Search method: Irregular, Follow guide wire in and Follow boundary wire in. Delay: Guide 1 2 minutes, Guide 2 2 minutes and boundary wire 11 minutes.
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. For further information on cleaning, see 8.5 Cleaning on page 67. During the initial period Automower® is used the blade disc, skid plate and blades should be checked 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.
8. MAINTENANCE 8.2 Winter storage Automower® Automower® must be carefully cleaned before winter storage, see 8.5 Cleaning on page 67. Charge the battery fully before winter storage. Turn the main switch to the OFF position. It is also recommended to fully charge the battery at some time during the winter to increase the battery life. The charging station must then be connected to a 230 V wall socket via the low voltage cable and transformer (with or without connecting the boundary wire).
8. MAINTENANCE 8.4 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. 8.5 Cleaning It is important to keep Automower® clean. A mower with a large amount of clippings negotiates slopes very poorly.
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. Take special care to keep the two ultrasonic sensors clean from dust and dirt at all times. When the sensors are covered in dirt (i.e. the sensors are not functioning), the mower will run at a much lower speed than normal in order to avoid hard collisions.
8. MAINTENANCE Blade type Quantity/Packaging Part number Carbon steel (two-toothed, turnable, extra robust) 9 522 85 16-02 30 522 85 17-02 300 522 85 18-02 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 blade. Use a straight slot or cross-tip screwdriver. 6.
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9. Trouble shooting 9.1 Fault messages A number of fault messages are listed below that can be shown on Husqvarna Automower®. If the same fault occurs frequently: contact your dealer. Fault message Cause Action Left wheel motor blocked Grass or other object has wrapped around the drive wheel. Check the drive wheel and remove the grass or other object. Right wheel motor blocked Grass or other object has wrapped around the drive wheel.
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Fault message Cause Action Outside working area If this occurs in isolated areas it may be due to interference from metallic objects (perimeter fence, reinforcement bar) or buried cables in the vicinity. Try moving the boundary wire. The working area slopes too much. Check that the boundary wire has been routed correctly. The boundary wire has been routed the wrong way around an island.
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING 9.2 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 hours per day. Increase the mowing time, see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 47. Working area too large. Try limiting the working area or extending the working time, see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 47. Dull blades.
10. TECHNICAL DATA 10. Technical data Data Automower® 260 ACX Dimensions Length 80 cm Width 71 cm Height 31 cm Weight 13.5 kg Electrical system Battery NiMH special battery 18V / 6.
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® 260 ACX from 2011's serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the rating plate with subsequent serial number), complies with the requirements of the COUNCIL'S DIRECTIVE: • Directive "relating to machinery" 2006/42/EC.
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