Page 1
husqvarna auTOMOWEr
210 C
OpEraTOr’s Manual
®
Page 2
8
14
26
31
33
34
40
43
44
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
2. Presentation
2.1 Automower
2.2 Function of Automower
2.3 One Automower
3. Installation
3.1 Preparations
..................................................................................
®
, what’s what?
®
.....................................................................................
.................................................................................
..............................................................
®
..........................................................
..........................................
........................................................................
.....................................................
®
...........................................................
in several gardens
...................................
3.2 Installation of the loop generator/charger
3.3 Charging the battery
3.4 Installation of the boundary wire
3.5 Connecting the boundary wire
3.6 Checking the installation
3.7 Linking the Automower
....................................................................................................
4. Use
4.1 Starting Automower
4.2 Stopping Automower
4.3 Restart
............................................................................................
4.4 Switching off Automower
4.5 Using the Timer
4.6 Adjusting the cutting height
4.7 Changing the PIN code
..................................................................
...........................................
...............................................
.........................................................
®
to the loop generator/charger
®
.................................................................
®
...............................................................
®
........................................................
...........................................................................
.....................................................
.............................................................
4.8 Charging and storage between mowing
4.9 Sounds
5. Control panel
5.1 Select
5.2 Numbers
5.3 Main switch
5.4 Indicator lamps
...........................................................................................
................................................................................
..............................................................................................
........................................................................................
...................................................................................
............................................................................
6. Garden example - Proposed installation
7. Maintenance
7.1 Battery
7.2 Winter storage
7.3 Service
7.4 Cleaning
7.5 Replacing the blades
7.6 Transport and moving
8. Trouble shooting
8.1 Fault messages
8.2 Fault symptom
9. Technical data
10. Environmental information
..................................................................................
............................................................................................
.............................................................................
...........................................................................................
.........................................................................................
................................................................
...............................................................
.........................................................................
...........................................................................
.............................................................................
..............................................................................
..................................................
..........................
..............................
..........................
5
5
6
7
10
11
12
15
15
16
17
17
24
25
..
27
27
27
28
28
28
29
30
30
32
32
32
33
36
36
37
37
38
39
41
41
45
English - 3
Page 3
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.
4 - English
Page 4
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
function. This Operator's manual contains important
information about the mower, how you install it and
how you use it.
The following system is used in the Operator's manual
to make this easier:
• Text written in italics is a reference to another part
of the Operator's Manual.
®
requires knowledge of its
• Words written in bold are one of the buttons on
the mower's keypad.
• Words written in UPPERCASE and italics refer to
the position of the main switch and the different
operating modes on the mower.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read through the Operator’s Manual carefully
and understand the content before using
your Automower
WARNING
Automower
incorrectly used.
®
.
®
can be dangerous if
English - 5
Page 5
DANGER
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.
• Automower
®
can only start when the main switch
is moved to the ON position and the correct PIN
code has been entered. Inspection and/or
maintenance must be carried out with the main
switch set to OFF .
• Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating
blades. Never place your hands or feet close to
or under the body when Automower
®
is in
operation.
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
®
• Do not ride on Automower
.
• Noise emission to surroundings. The machine's
emission is specified in chapter Technical data
and on label.
• This product must be left at an appropriate
recycling station.
Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to
special certification requirements for certain
markets.
6 - English
Page 6
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
• A warning box indicates a risk of personal injury
exist, especially when the stated instructions are
not followed.
• An information box indicates a risk of material
damage exist, especially when the stated
instructions are not followed. The box is also
used where there is a risk of user error.
®
.
WARNING
Xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxx.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxx.
English - 7
Page 7
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.
When the main switch is in the ON position;
make sure you keep your hands and feet away
from the rotating blades. Never put your hands
and feet under the mower.
• Never lift up Automower
®
or carry it around when
the main switch is in the ON position.
• Do not let persons who do not know how
Automower
• Never use Automower
®
works and behaves use the mower.
®
if persons, especially
children, or pets, are in the immediate vicinity.
• Do not place objects on top of Automower
• Do not allow Automower
®
to be used with a
®
.
defective blade disc or body. Neither should it be
used with defective blades, screws, nuts or cables.
• Do not use Automower
®
if the main switch does
not work.
• Always switch off Automower
®
using the main
switch when you do not intend to use the mower.
®
Automower
can only start when the main switch
is moved to the ON position and the correct PIN
code has been entered.
• Automower
®
must never be used at the same time
as a sprinkler.
• Husqvarna AB does not guarantee full
compatibility between Automower
types of wireless systems such as remote
controls, radio transmitters, buried electric animal
fencing or similar.
8 - English
®
and other
Page 8
Transport
1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
The original packaging should be used when
transporting Automower
To safely move from or within the working area:
1. Press the STOP button to stop the mower.
2. Move the main switch to the OFF position if you
intend to carry the mower.
3. Carry the mower by the handle at the rear of the
mower. Carry the mower with the blade disc
away from the body.
®
over long distances.
Maintenance
WARNING
When the mower is turned upside
down the main switch must always
be set to the OFF position.
The main switch should be set to the
OFF position during all work on the
mower’s underframe, such as
cleaning or replacing the blades.
• Inspect Automower
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 balanced, see 7. Maintenance on
page 36.
®
each week and replace any
English - 9
Page 9
2. PRESENTATION
2. Presentation
This chapter contains information you should be aware
of when planning the installation.
An installation of Husqvarna Automower
three main components:
Automower
®
, an automatic lawn mower that mows
the lawn by moving in an irregular pattern. The mower
is powered by a maintenance-free battery.
®
comprises
Loop generator/charger.
The loop generator/charger has two functions:
• To send control signals along the boundary wire.
• To charge the battery in Automower
®
.
The loop generator/charger is connected to a 230V
(120V) wall socket via an integrated power cord and
to the mower via a 2 m (6 ft) long low voltage cable
.
Wire, laid in a loop around Automower
®
working area.
The boundary wire is laid around the edges of the
lawn and around objects and plants that the mower
must not run into.
The wire supplied with the installation is 150 m
(500 ft) long. If this is not sufficient more wire can be
purchased, with a connector, and spliced onto the
existing wire.
10 - English
Page 10
6
2. PRESENTATION
2.1 Automower
2
15
®
, what’s what?
1
10
11
12
6
5
7
3
4
8
13
16
17
9
14
18
19
20
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 button
7. Indicator lamps
8. Keypad
9. Main switch
10. Handle
11. Charger contact
12. Chassis box with electronics, battery and motors
13. Skid plate
21
14. Blade disc
15. Loop wire for boundary wire
16. Connection to boundary wire
17. LED for operation check of the boundary wire
18. Loop generator/charger
19. Staples
20. Connector for the loop wire
21. Measurement gauge for help when installing the
boundary wire
22. Solderless coupler for the loop wire
23. Operator’s Manual
22
23
English - 11
Page 11
2. PRESENTATION
2.2 Function of Automower
®
Capacity
Automower
®
is recommended for lawns up to 500 m
(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 week
Automower
®
can work.
How large an area is mown per hour 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.
Automower
®
must work several times a week for the
lawn to be mown properly. If the grass is too tall when
the mower starts to work the result will be poor. Neither
is it advisable to allow Automower
®
to mow too often. If
the mower works too much, the lawn will appear
trampled down. How many times, and how long, the
mower should work per week, is determined among
others by the shape of the lawn, the length of the grass
and the condition of the blades. If the lawn is 300 m
(0.07 acre) it is recommended to let Automower
three times a week. Match the use of Automower
your garden.
How long Automower
®
mows and recharges can vary
depending on, among others, the ambient
temperature. Up to about 25°C (77 °F) a fully charged
Automower
®
mows for approximately 2 - 3 hours,
depending on the age of the battery and the thickness
of the grass. It takes around 4 - 5 hours to fully charge
the battery in the mower. The mowing time drops
successively above 25°C (77 °F).
®
mow
®
to
2
2
If required, the mowing time can be increased by
installing an additional battery. The mowing time then
increases to approx. 4 - 6 hours. This also means that
the charging time increases to approx. 5 - 7 hours.
Please contact your dealer for more information.
Mowing technique
The mowing system used by Automower
an effective and energy efficient principle. Unlike
normal lawn mowers, Automower
®
instead of striking it off.
We recommend you allow Automower
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. To keep the drive
wheels clean and thus increase traction, use
Automower
12 - English
®
wheel brushes (505 13 27-01).
®
is based on
cuts the grass
®
to mainly mow
Page 12
2. PRESENTATION
When there is a risk of a thunder storm, the
120V(230V) 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.
Working method
Automower
Automower
battery is discharged the mower stops on the lawn,
and you need to carry it to the loop generator/charger
for charging.
When Automower
reverses and selects a new direction.
Two sensors, at the front and back on Automower
sense when the mower approaches the boundary
wire. Automower
27 centimeters (11") before it turns.
The STOP button on the top of Automower
used to stop the mower when it’s running. When the
STOP button is pressed a cover opens, behind which
there is a control panel. The STOP button remains
depressed until the cover is closed again. This acts
as start inhibitor.
®
automatically mows the lawn.
®
automatically mows the lawn. When the
®
body hits an obstacle, the mower
®
overruns the wire by up to
®
is mainly
®
,
You start the mower via the control panel on top of
Automower
®
. Open the control panel cover by
pressing down the STOP button.
English - 13
Page 13
2. PRESENTATION
A four digit PIN code must be chosen and entered
when the main switch is set in the ON position for the
first time. (see page 30).
The chosen PIN code must then be entered each
time the mower is started. If the mower does not start
within 20 seconds the PIN code must be re-entered
until the mower starts. Slide shut the cover to start the
mower after the PIN code has been entered.
Automower
The indicator lamps on the control panel are then
turned off completely.
The sleep mode is activated 25 minutes after the
STOP button has been pressed and then not reset to
the operating mode. Automower
switching the main switch off and on.
The sleep mode can also be activated in the event of a
fault occurring during mowing or charging and which is
not rectified within 25 minutes. Automower
activated by pressing the STOP button.
®
can, to save energy, enter sleep mode.
®
is then activated by
®
is then
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 equally without any mowing
lines.
2.3 One Automower® in several
gardens
One Automower® can easily be used for more than one
garden, where each garden has its own loop
generator/charger and boundary wire.
Contact your dealer for further information.
14 - English
Page 14
3. INSTALLATION
3. Installation
This chapter describes how you install Husqvarna
®
Automower
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
important to plan the installation carefully.
Planning is simplified if you make a sketch of the
working area, including all obstacles. This makes it
easier to see how the boundary wire should ideally be
placed. Draw how the boundary wire is to be routed on
the sketch.
Carry out the installation in the following steps:
3.1 Preparations.
3.2 Installation of the loop generator/charger.
3.3 Charging the battery.
. Before starting the installation read the
®
will work. It is therefore
3.4 Installation of the boundary wire.
3.5 Connecting the boundary wire.
3.6 Checking the installation.
3.7 Linking the Automower® to the loop
generator/charger.
In order to carry out a complete start-up of
Automower
wire must be connected and the mower linked to the
loop generator/charger. If you would like to start the
mower without having completed the full boundary
installation, you can connect a temporary short loop
around the mower.
®
the loop generator/charger and boundary
3.1 Preparations
1. If the lawn in the proposed working area is taller
than 10 cm (4"), mow it using a normal lawn
mower. Then collect the clippings.
2. Read carefully through all the steps before the
installation.
3. Check that all parts for the installation are
included:
The numbers in brackets refer to the detail
diagram 2.1 Automower®, what’s what? on
page 11.
• Operator’s Manual (23)
®
• Automower
• Loop generator/charger (18)
• Loop wire for the boundary wire (15)
• Staples (19)
English - 15
Page 15
3. INSTALLATION
• Connector for the loop wire (20)
• Measurement gauge (21)
• Solderless coupler for the loop wire (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.
3.2 Installation of the loop
generator/charger
The loop generator/charger must be placed where it
is well ventilated and is not exposed to direct sunlight.
The mower's battery is spared if it is charged in the
lowest possible ambient temperature. It is also
beneficial if the transformer can be placed under a
roof.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The power cord for the loop
generator/charger must not be replaced. If
the power cord is damaged the loop
generator/charger must be scrapped and
replaced with a new unit.
Consider the distance to a wall socket when choosing
the position. The loop generator/charger must be
connected to a 230V (120V) wall socket and there
must be room for the mower when it is to charged.
It is recommended to use an earth fault-breaker when
connecting the transformer to the wall socket.
Tip! If, for reasons of space or for some other reason,
it is not suitable to charge the mower where the loop
generator/charger is positioned, a freestanding
charger can also be used. A charger can be
purchased as an accessory. Contact your dealer for
further information.
Installation and connecting the loop
generator/charger
1. Position the loop generator/charger in a suitable spot.
2. Connect the loop generator/charger's power cord
to a 230V (120V) wall socket. It is preferable to
use an earth-fault breaker as recommended.
16 - English
Page 16
3. INSTALLATION
3.3 Charging the battery
Automower® is supplied with an uncharged battery. As
soon as the loop generator/charger is connected, it is
possible to charge the mower.
1. Set the main switch to the ON position and leave
the cover for the control panel open.
2. Connect the charger cable from the loop
generator/charger to the charger contact on the
mower. The green indictator lamp Battery now
goes on. When the mower is fully charged the
green indicator lamp goes off, and the yellow
lamp starts flashing.
From an uncharged state the battery takes about
4 - 5 hours until it is fully charged.
Tip! Leave the mower connected to the charger cable
when not in use. As long as the mower is connected it
will be maintenance charged, which means the
battery will be fully charged when the mower is used.
This does not apply to winter storage, see 7.2 Winter
storage on page 38.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Automower
installation is complete.
®
cannot be used before the
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 to make adjustments to the boundary
wire during the first few weeks of operation.
• Bury the wire.
It is preferable to bury the boundary wire if you
want to dethatch or aerate the lawn.
If necessary both methods can be combined so one
part of the boundary wire is stapled down and the
remainder is buried.
English - 17
Page 17
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.
• Is a maximum of 350 m (1200 ft) long.
• Maintains a maximum distance of 25 m (80 ft)
from Automower® in the entire working area.
• The boundary wire is laid at different distances
from obstacles depending on what the working
area borders. The picture below shows how the
boundary wire should be routed around the
working area and around obstacles.
18 - English
Page 18
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 35 cm (14") 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 à 5 cm) (1" - 2"), the boundary wire should
be laid 30 cm (12") inside the working area. This
prevents the wheels from driving into the ditch or up
onto the verge.
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 10 cm (4") from the
edge of the path.
When the working area is divided by a flat slab path
that is level with the lawn, it is possible to allow
Automower
®
to run over the path. It can be an
advantage to lay the boundary wire under the slabs.
The boundary wire can also be laid in the joint
between the slabs.
Note! Automower
®
must never run over a gravel path
or similar material, which can damage the blades.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If the working area is adjacent to water
bodies, slopes or precipices, the boundary
wire should be supplemented with a fence or
the like. The height must then be at least
15 cm (6"). This will prevent the Automower®
from ending up outside the working area
under any circumstances.
English - 19
Page 19
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. If staples are used, the
wire should be laid under the same staple on the
return route. When the boundary wire to and from the
island are close together, the mower can drive over
the wire.
Obstacles that can withstand a collision, for example,
trees or bushes higher than 15 cm (6"), do not need to
be demarcated by the boundary wire. Automower® will
turn when it collides with this type of obstacle.
However, for the most gentle and silent operation, it is
preferable to demarcate all fixed objects in and around
the working area.
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 the mowing result in the garden is uneven due to
the shape of the garden, for example because of a
long passage, you have the option of dividing up your
garden into zones. This is done with the help of the
boundary wire, see the figure on the right. When the
mower is placed in zone 1, it will not mow in zone 2
and vice versa Move the mower between the zones to
maintain an even mowing results. Also see 6. Garden
example - Proposed installation and settings page 34.
30 cm
(1 ft)
Zone 1
Zone 2
20 - English
Page 20
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 60 cm (24"). Run the
boundary wire then around the secondary area so
that it forms an island outside of the main area.
Automower® must be moved manually between the
main and secondary areas.
Instead of forming an island with the boundary wire, it
can be beneficial to use an extra loop
generator/charger together with an extra boundary
wire. A loop generator/charger can be purchased as
an accessory. Contact your dealer for further
information.
Secondary
area
Main area
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, and being
unable to move. The risk is at its greatest in damp
weather conditions, as the wheels can slip on the wet
grass.
However, the boundary wire can be laid across a
slope steeper than 10 % when there is an obstacle
®
that Automower
can be permitted to collide with, for
example, a fence or a dense hedge.
English - 21
Page 21
Automower® can mow areas inside
the working area that slope up to
35 % (see picture). Areas that slope
more must be demarcated by the
boundary wire.
When any part of the working area's
boundary slopes more than 10 cm
(10") per meter (10 %) (10" per
100"), the boundary wire must be
routed about 35 cm (14") in on flat
ground before the slope starts.
3. INSTALLATION
Laying out the boundary wire
Run the boundary wire around the working area, but
wait before connecting the wire to the loop
generator/charger.
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.
If you intend to staple down the boundary wire:
®
.
• Tip! Mow the lawn where the wire is to be laid
using a normal lawn mower or a trimmer. It will
then be easier to lay the wire close to the ground
and the risk of the mower cutting the wire off is
reduced.
22 - English
Page 22
3. INSTALLATION
• Make sure to lay the boundary wire tight to the
ground and secure the staples close together with
approximately 75 cm (30”) between each staple.
The wire must generally lie close to the ground, so
as not to be cut off before the grass roots have
grown over it.
• Use a hammer to knock down the staples in the
ground. Exercise care when knocking in the
staples and make sure the wire is not under
strain. Avoid forming the wire in sharp bends.
If you intend to bury the boundary wire:
• Make sure to place the boundary wire at least
1 cm (0.5") and a maximum of 20 cm (8") into the
ground.
The boundary wire must not be crossed on the path
to and from an island.
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 boundary wire
does not exceed 350 m (1200 ft), the
sections where the wires run in
parallel can be any length. For
example, it is possible to place the
loop generator/charger inside the
house and run the boundary wire
through a window and out to the
garden.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pay particular attention not to cross the
boundary wire in towards the loop
generator/charger.
English - 23
Page 23
3. INSTALLATION
Joining the boundary wire
If the boundary wire is not long enough and needs to
be spliced: Use original solderless coupler. It is
waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection.
To splice: Insert both cable ends in the coupler. Now
press down the button on top of the connector fully.
Use a pair of pliers or the like, as the button on the
connector is difficult to press down by hand.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Twisted cables, or a screw terminal
(chock-block), insulated with insulation tape
is not a satisfactory splice. Soil moisture will
cause the conductors to oxidize and after a
while result in a broken circuit.
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 connector together using a pair of
pliers. Press until you hear a click.
24 - English
Page 24
3. INSTALLATION
3. Cut off any surplus boundary wire. Cut 1 à 2 cm
(0.4" - 0.8") above respective connectors.
4. Attach the connector to the contact pin on the
loop generator/charger.
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 = break in the
loop and no signal found.
• Flashing twice every other second = weak signal.
This may be due to the boundary wire exceeding
1200 ft or that the cable is damaged. If the
mower works, it is not a problem.
English - 25
Page 25
3. INSTALLATION
3.7 Linking the Automower® to the
loop generator/charger
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 wire and the loop
generator/charger must be connected to the
mains supply.
2. Open the control panel cover by pressing the
STOP button. Set the main switch to the ON
position.
2 m
6 ft
3. The yellow indicator lamp PIN code should now
flash.
4. Select and enter a four digit PIN code. All
combinations except 0000 are permitted.
5. Press the YES button.
6. Confirm the selected PIN code by re-entering the
PIN code.
7. Press the YES button.
8. The yellow indicator lamp PIN code flashes
once, and then remains unlit.
When you have selected a PIN code, the mower and
loop generator/charger are linked to each other and the
mower can be operated.
26 - English
Page 26
4. Use
4.1 Starting Automower®
WARNING
4. USE
Read the safety instructions before
you start your Automower
WARNING
Keep your hands and feet away from
the rotating blades.
Never put your hands or feet close to
or under the body when the motor is
running.
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 cover.
5 beeps are heard over 2 seconds when the blade
disc starts.
®
.
4.2 Stopping Automower®
1. Press the STOP button.
Automower® stops, the blade motor stops and
the control panel cover opens.
English - 27
Page 27
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.
4. USE
Always switch off Automower® using the main switch
if you intend to perform maintenance or move the
mower outside of the working area.
4.5 Using the Timer
The lawn should not be mown for too long to obtain the
best result. Use the timer function to avoid flattening
the lawn and to get the maximum service life for your
Automower®.
The timer function allows the user to select whether the
mower is to mow for 1, 2, 3 or the maximum number of
hours. The timer is especially useful for mowing small
areas, because it will not then be necessary for the
Automower® to use its full capacity.
To set the Timer:
1. Enter the PIN code, and confirm with the YES
button.
2. Press and hold the number 1, 2 or 3 for two
seconds, depending on whether you want the
Automower
3. A double beep confirms your selection and the
indicator lamp for the PIN code goes off. It stays
off until you release the key (number).
4. Close the cover within 20 seconds, otherwise the
selected Timer settings will not be stored. The
timer is also reset every time the STOP button is
pressed
28 - English
®
to mow for one, two or three hours.
Page 28
4. USE
4.6 Adjusting the cutting height
The cutting height can be varied from MIN 2 cm (0.8”)
to MAX 6 cm (2.5”).
If the grass is long it is appropriate to let Automower®
start mowing at the MAX cutting height. Once the
grass is shorter, you can gradually lower the cutting
height.
To adjust the cutting height:
1. Press the STOP button to stop the mower.
2. Open the cutting height adjustment cover:
Press down the catch button and then open the
cover.
3. Turn the knob to the required position. The
selected position is the marking on the knob that
aligns with the arrow on the body.
• Turn clockwise to raise the cutting height.
• Turn anticlockwise to lower the cutting height.
4. Close the cover. Ensure that the catch button
locks.
English - 29
Page 29
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 wire and the loop
generator/charger must be connected to the
mains supply.
2. Open the control panel cover by pressing the
STOP button. Set the main switch to the ON
position.
3. State the current PIN code, confirm by pressing
the YES button.
4. The yellow indicator lamp PIN code should now
be lit with a steady light.
5. Press and hold the number 8 key on the control
panel for 2 seconds.
6. The yellow indicator lamp PIN code should now
flash.
2 m
6 ft
7. Select and enter a new four digit PIN code. All
combinations except 0000 are permitted.
8. Press the YES button.
9. Confirm the selected PIN code by re-entering the
PIN code.
10. Press the YES button.
11. The yellow indicator lamp PIN code should now
be lit with a steady light.
4.8 Charging and storage between
mowing
When the Automower® needs charging it stops on the
lawn, and the green indicator lamp starts flashing. To
charge the mower:
1. Set the main switch to the ON position and leave
the cover for the control panel open.
2. Connect the power cord from the loop
generator/charger to the charger contact on the
mower. The green indictator lamp Battery now
goes on. When the mower is fully charged the
green indicator lamp goes off and the yellow lamp
starts flashing.
When the battery is flat it will take 4 - 5 hours before it
is fully charged.
To save floor space when storing or charging
Automower® between mowing it can be hung up on a
wall by using the Automower® wall bracket
(504 82 13-01).
30 - English
Page 30
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 long beep Blade disc blocked
Incorrect input
Charging cancelled
Short double beep Correct input
Charging starts
English - 31
Page 31
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 consists of three groups of buttons:
select, numbers and main switch, and indicator
lamps..
5.1 Select
1. Cancel:
• Press to interrupt an ongoing input or to reset
the mower when a fault message is shown.
2. YES:
• Press to confirm the entered PIN code.
5.2 Numbers
3. Press to state the PIN code.
Also use the special command: See 4. Changing
the PIN code on page 30.
12
32 - English
Page 32
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 set in the OFF position
the motors on the mower cannot start.
5.4 Indicator lamps
4
The indicator lamps indicate the status of the mower. If
all the lamps are out, the mower is in sleep mode. Start
the mower again by switching the main switch off and
on.
5. PIN code:
• The lamp is lit with a steady light: The PIN
code has been entered and the mower is ready
to start. Star the mower by closing the cover.
• The lamp flashes: The PIN code has not been
entered. Enter the PIN code using the
numerical buttons followed by the YES button.
6. Battery:
• The lamp is out: The mower is not charging
and it is sufficiently charged to mow.
• The lamp is lit with a steady light: Mower
charging.
• The lamp flashes: The mower needs to charge.
7. Fault:
• The lamp is out: No fault.
• The lamp flashes or is lit with a steady light: A
fault means the mower can not start, see 8.
Fault messages on page 41.
5
6
7
English - 33
Page 33
6. GARDEN EXAMPLE - PROPOSED INSTALLATION
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 installation in your garden as
good as possible. Also see 3. Installation on page 15.
Proposals for installation
Open garden with narrow passages and
obstacles, area: 300 m2 (0.1 acre). The
boundary wire has be routed around delicate
bushes and the outer edges of the garden.
Garden with a long, narrow area, area:
2
300 m
mown often enough, the garden can ideally
be divided into two zones. This is done with
the boundary wire. Mow zone 1 and zone 2
alternately. If the lawn in zone 2 is smaller
than 100 m2 (0,025 acre), the mower should
not be left there for the whole of it mowing
time. The lawn may then appear trampled
down. Use the Timer to reduce the mowing
time in the area. To set the Timer, see 4.5
Using the Timer on page 29.
Garden with a narrow passage that divides
the garden into two areas, area: 500 m
(0,5 acre). If the small area is not mown often
enough, the garden can ideally be divided
into two zones. If the lawn in zone 2 is
smaller than 100 m2 (0,025 acre), the mower
should not be left there for the whole of it
mowing time. Use the Timer to reduce the
mowing time in the area. To set the Timer,
see 4.5 Using the Timer on page 29.
(0.1 acre) If the narrow area is not
2
2 m
6 ft
zone 2
zone 1
zone 1
zone 2
34 - English
Page 34
6. GARDEN EXAMPLE - PROPOSED INSTALLATION
Proposals for installation
Garden with a steep incline (30 %) that
divides the garden into two areas, area:
400 m2 (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 difficult to climb steep inclines,
consequently a garden with steep inclines
can be mown unevenly, even if there are no
passages.
zone 2
zone 1
Two gardens with the area 200 m
(0,04 acre). Two separate installations each
with a loop generator/charger have been
made, where the mower may be moved
between gardens.
2
English - 35
Page 35
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 Cleaning
on page 38.
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. In
addition the skid plate should rotate easily in relation to
the blade disc. The edges of the blades should not be
damaged. The service life of the blades depends on:
• Operating time and size of the working area.
• Type of grass.
• Type of soil.
• The presence of objects such as cones, windfalls,
toys, tools, stones, roots and the like.
The life span can vary greatly, but is normally 150 200 hours of operation. To replace the blades, see 7.5
Replacing the blades on page 39.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Working with dull blades gives a poorer
mowing result. The edges of the grass are
not cut clean and more energy is needed
resulting in Automower
large area.
®
not mowing such a
7.1 Battery
The battery is maintenance-free, but has a limited life
span of 1 - 4 years.
Battery life is dependent on the length of the season
and how many hours per week Automower® is used. A
long season or many hours of use per week, means
that the battery must be replaced more regularly.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Charge the battery fully at the end of the
season before winter storage.
36 - English
Page 36
7.2 Winter storage
7. MAINTENANCE
Automower
Automower® must be carefully cleaned before winter
storage, see 7.4 Cleaning on page 38.
Automower® should not be continuously charged
during the winter. Charge the battery fully before
winter storage. Turn the main switch to the OFF
position.
It is also recommended to fully charge the battery
sometime during the winter. This will prolong the
battery life. The mower should then be charged for
about 24 hours. Charge the battery as per the
previous instructions, see 3.3 Charging the battery on
page 18.
Store the mower standing on all four wheels in a dry
and frost-free area, preferably in its original
packaging, or alternatively suspended from a wall
with the Automower
®
®
wall bracket (504 82 13-01).
Loop generator/charger
If possible store the loop generator/charger indoors.
The boundary wire can be left in the ground. If the
loop generator/charger is taken in you should protect
the ends of the boundary wire from moisture by
placing them, for example, in a tin with grease. If
indoor storage is not possible, the boundary wire
should remain connected and the loop
generator/charger should remain connected to the
mains supply.
7.3 Service
Leave your Automower® to a dealer for service prior to
winter storage. This is essential in order to keep the
mower in a good condition.
Service usually includes the following:
• Thorough cleaning of body, chassis, blade disc,
skid plate and all other moving parts.
• Testing of the mower's function and components.
• Checking of wear components such as mower
blades and bearings.
• Testing of the mower's battery capacity as well as
a recommendation of change if necessary.
• Relubrication of both chassis halves of the mower
in order to maintain moisture and wetness
resistance.
• If necessary the dealer can also load the
®
Automower
newly added features.
with new software, possibly including
English - 37
Page 37
7. MAINTENANCE
7.4 Cleaning
It is important to keep Automower® clean. A mower
with a large amount of clippings negotiates slopes
very poorly. It is recommended to clean using a brush
and a spray with water.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Never use a high-pressure washer or even
running water to clean the Automower®.
Solvent must never be used when cleaning.
Underframe and blade disc
1. Set the main switch to the OFF position.
2. Wear protective gloves.
3. Lift Automower® onto its side.
4. Clean the blade disc and underframe using,
e.g. a dish-brush.
At the same time, check that the blade disc
rotates freely in relation to the motor support,
directly above. Check also that the skid plate
rotates freely in relation to the blade disc.
If long blades of grass or other objects work their
way in this can brake the blade disc and/or skid
plate. Even a slight braking effect leads to a
higher consumption of energy and longer
mowing times, and at the worst will prevent the
mower from being able to mow a large lawn. If
more thorough cleaning is necessary the skid
plate, and possibly the blade disc, must be
dismantled. If necessary, contact your dealer.
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.
38 - English
Page 38
7. 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.
7.5 Replacing the blades
WARNING
Always use original blades and
screws when replacing.
Only replacing the blades and
reusing the screw can result in the
screw wearing during mowing and
shearing off. The blades can then be
thrown out and cause serious injury.
There are three blades on Automower®, which are
screwed into the blade disc. The blades have two
edges to ensure a longer service life. The blade disc
rotates alternately to the left and alternately to the
right.
All three blades and screws must be replaced at the
same time to obtain a balanced mowing system.
There are two blade variants with different
characteristics to choose from as accessories.
Contact your dealer for further information.
There are several different types of mower blades to
choose from as accessories, with different features.
Use Husqvarna AB approved blades only, see the
table. Please contact your dealer for more information.
Blade type Quantity/Packaging Part number
Stainless steel
(two-toothed, stainless)
9 535 13 87-01
30 535 13 88-01
500 505 12 78-01
English - 39
Page 39
7. MAINTENANCE
Blade type Quantity/Packaging Part number
Carbon steel
(two-toothed)
Carbon steel
(two-toothed, turnable, extra robust)
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. Pry apart the skid plate and blade disc a little and
remove the blade and screw.
9 535 13 87-02
30 535 13 88-02
500 535 12 78-02
9 522 85 16-02
30 522 85 17-02
300 522 85 18-02
7. Screw tight the new blade.
7.6 Transport and moving
Secure the machine during transport. It is important
that the Automower® does not move around while
being transported e.g. between different grass areas.
There is an Automower® bag (522 91 67-01) designed
especially to facilitate transport. Please contact your
dealer for more information.
40 - English
Page 40
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 flashes. The lamp flashes one
to five times in quick succession and then goes out for 2 seconds. This sequence is repeated until the
Cancel button is pressed. For example, three flashes in the table below corresponds to the lamp flashing
three times in quick succession, and then going out.
Always try to restart the mower if the Fault indicator lamp is lit or flashes. Restart the mower by pressing
the Cancel button, enter your PIN code and close the cover.
If the same fault occurs frequently, or if the Fault indicator lamp is lit with a steady light: contact your
dealer.
Flashes Fault message Cause Action
1 Wrong PIN
code
1 Charger cable
not connected
2 No loop signal The loop
Wrong PIN code has
been entered. Three
attempts are permitted,
the keypad is then
blocked for five minutes.
The charger cable is not
connected when
changing the PIN code,
or when connecting the
mower to the loop
generator/charger.
generator/charger is not
connected to the mains
supply or its miniature
circuit-breaker has
tripped.
Boundary wire broken. Check the signal given by the LED
Enter the correct PIN code.
Connect the charger cable
Check the wall socket connection
and whether the miniature
circuit-breaker has tripped.
Reset the miniature circuit-breaker
by removing the loop
generator/charger's power cord
from the wall socket, wait 10
seconds and then reconnect the
power cord in the wall socket again.
on the loop generator/charger. If it
flashes the loop is damaged.
Repair the broken cable using an
original waterproof coupler.
The connection
between Automower
and the charging station
has been lost.
This may be due to the
boundary wire being
routed in the wrong
direction around an
island, which blanks out
the signal.
®
Link the mower to the loop
generator/charger by changing the
PIN code, see page 30. You can
use the same PIN code as earlier.
You can use the same PIN code as
earlier.
Check that the boundary wire has
been routed correctly.
English - 41
Page 41
8. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Flashes Fault message Cause Action
2 No loop signal 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.
3 No drive Automower® has got
caught in something.
3 Upside down Automower® leans too
much or has turned
over.
3 Trapped Automower® has got
caught in something.
4 Outside
working area
The boundary wire is
crossed when
connecting to the loop
generator/charger.
Try moving the boundary wire.
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.
To keep the drive wheels clean and
thus increase traction, use
Automower® wheel brushes
(505 13 27-01).
Turn the mower the right way up.
Free Automower® and rectify the
reason for it getting trapped.
Switch the two connections for the
loop generator/charger on the
boundary wire.
5 Wheel motor
blocked
5 Blade disc
blocked
The gradient for the
boundary cable is too
steep.
The boundary wire has
been routed the wrong
way around an “island”.
The boundary wire is
too close to the edge of
the 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.
Grass or other object
has wrapped around the
drive wheel.
Grass or other object
has wrapped around the
blade disc.
Check that the boundary wire has
been routed correctly.
Check that the boundary wire has
been routed in accordance with the
installation instructions.
Check that the boundary wire has
been routed correctly.
Try moving the boundary wire.
Check the drive wheel and remove
the grass or other object.
Check the blade disc and remove
the grass or other object.
42 - English
Page 42
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® vibrates Unbalanced blade disc or damaged
The mower mows for
shorter periods than
usual
Automower® works too few hours per
week.
Working area too large. Try limiting the working area or
Dull blades. Replace all the blades and screws so
Long grass in relation to the set
cutting height.
Accumulation of grass by the blade
disc or around the motor shaft.
blades.
Grass or a foreign object is blocking
the blade disc or skid plate.
This behavior is normal in high
temperatures (gradually increasing
above 25°C (77 °F).
Increase the mowing time.
extending the mowing time.
that the rotating parts are balanced.
Increase the cutting height and then
successively lower.
Check that the skid plate and blade
disc rotate easily. If not, the skid plate
and perhaps the blade disc must be
removed and the grass and foreign
objects removed. See 7.4 Cleaning
on page 38.
Inspect the blades and screws and
replace them if necessary.
Dismantle and clean the skid plate
and blade disc.
No action.
The battery is spent. Contact your dealer to check and
replace the battery.
English - 43
Page 43
9. TECHNICAL DATA
9. Technical data
Data Automower® 210 C
Dimensions
Length 76 cm (30”)
Width 55 cm (21.7”)
Height 30 cm (11.8”)
Weight 9,1 kg (20 lbs)
Electrical system
Battery NiMH special battery 18V / 3Ah
Transformer 230V (120V)/ 24V
Power consumption Maximum 9 kWh/month, mowing three times a
week
Noise emissions
Measured noise level 62 dB(A)
Guaranteed noise level 64 dB(A)
Mowing
Mowing system Three, pivoted cutting knife blades
Blade motor speed 2500 rpm
Power consumption during cutting 36 W +/- 20%
Cutting height 2 and 6 cm (0.8" - 2.5")
Cutting width 22 cm (8”)
Working capacity
2
500 m
number of mowings per week.
(0.15 acre) +/- 20%, depending on the
44 - English
Page 44
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 applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and It should instead be left at a
suitable recycling centre to recycle its electronic
components and batteries. Contact your dealer for a
disassembly of the batteries.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local council office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Serial number: _________________________________________________________________
Personal code: _________________________________________________________________
Dealer ________________________________________________________________________
Dealer’s telephone number: ______________________________________________________
English - 45
Page 45
ORIGINAL I NSTRUCTIONS
AUTOMOWER is a trademark owned by Husqvarna AB. Copyright © 2010 HUSQVARNA. All rights reserved.
115 27 61-95
Loading...