Husqvarna 535AWD Operator's manual

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Operator's manual

HUSQVARNA AUTOMOWER

535 AWD

Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that you

understand the instructions before you use the product.

1 Introduction

1.1 Support.......................................................3

1.2 Product description.....................................3

1.3 Automower® Connect.................................3

1.4 Product overview .......................................4

1.5 Symbols on the product..............................5

1.6 Symbols on the battery...............................6

1.7 General safety instructions.........................6

2 Safety

2.1 IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE................................................. 11

2.2 Safety definitions...................................... 12

2.3 Safety instructions for operation...............12

3 Installation

3.1 Introduction - Installation.......................... 16

3.2 Main components for installation..............16

3.3 General preparations................................16

3.4 Before the installation of the wires........... 16

3.5 Installation of the product......................... 21

3.6 To put the wire into position with stakes...24

3.7 To bury the boundary wire or the

guide wire....................................................... 24

3.8 To extend the boundary wire or the

guide wire....................................................... 24

3.9 After the installation of the product...........25

3.10 Automower® Connect.............................25

3.11 To start the product for the first time...... 26

3.12 Settings in Automower® Connect...........27

4 Operation

4.1 To switch on the product.......................... 32

4.2 Operating modes......................................32

4.3 To stop the product.................................. 33

4.4 To switch off the product.......................... 33

4.5 To charge the battery............................... 33

4.6 To adjust the cutting height with

Automower® Connect.....................................33

5 Maintenance

5.1 Introduction - maintenance.......................35

5.2 Clean the product..................................... 35

5.3 Replace the blades...................................36

5.4 To replace the top covers.........................37

5.5 Battery...................................................... 39

5.6 Winter service...........................................39

6 Troubleshooting

6.1 Introduction - troubleshooting...................41

6.2 Fault messages........................................ 41

6.3 Information messages.............................. 48

6.4 Indicator lamp in the charging station.......49

6.5 Symptoms................................................ 50

6.6 Find breaks in the loop wire..................... 51

7 Transportation, storage and disposal

7.1 Transportation.......................................... 54

7.2 Storage.....................................................54

7.3 Disposal....................................................54

8 Technical data

8.1 Technical data.......................................... 56

8.2 Registered trademarks............................. 58

9 Warranty

9.1 Warranty terms.........................................59

10 EC Declaration of Conformity

10.1 EC Declaration of Conformity.................60

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1 Introduction

Serial number:

PIN code:

The serial number is on the product rating plate and on the product carton.

• Use the serial number to register your product on www.husqvarna.com.

1.1 Support

For support about the product, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer.

1.2 Product description

Note: Husqvarna regularly updates the appearance and function of the products. Refer to

Support on page 3

The product is a robotic lawn mower. The product has a battery power source and cuts the grass automatically. It continuously alternates between mowing and charging. The movement pattern is random, which means that the lawn is mowed evenly and with less wear. The boundary wire and the guide wire controls the movement of the product within the work area. Sensors in the product senses when it is approaching the boundary wire. The front of the product always passes the boundary wire by a specific distance before the product turns around. When the product hits an obstacle or approaches the boundary wire the product selects a new direction.

The operator selects the operation settings in Automower® Connect app. The app shows the selected and possible operation settings, and the operation mode of the product.

1.2.1 Mowing technique

The product is emission free, easy to use and saves energy. The frequent cutting technique improves the grass quality and decreases the use of fertilizers. Collection of grass is not necessary.

1.2.2 Find the charging station

The product operates until the battery is low, then it starts to go to the charging station. The product has 3 search methods to find the charging station. Refer to

To find the charging station on

page 28

1.3 Automower® Connect

Automower® Connect is a mobile application that makes it possible to select the operation settings remotely. Refer to

Automower® Connect on page

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1.4 Product overview

28 2926

1. Ultrasonic sensors

2. Front top cover

3. Lifting handle

4. Rear top cover

5. Charging plates

6. On/Off-button

7. LED status indicator

8. STOP button

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9. START button

10. Front wheels

11. Rear wheels

12. Battery cover

13. Rear chassis box with electronics, motors and battery

14. LED for operation check of the charging station and boundary wire

15. Charging station

16. Contact strips

17. Skid plate

18. Blades

19. Front chassis box with electronics and motors

20. Rating plate (incl. product identification code)

21. Blade disc

22. Power supply (the appearance of the power supply may differ depending on market)

23. Low voltage cable

24. Screws for securing the charging station

25. Measurement gauge for help when installing the boundary wire (the measurement gauge is broken loose from the box)

26. Operator’s Manual and Quick Guide

27. Cable markers

28. Extra blades

29. Alarm decal

30. Loop wire for boundary loop and guide wire

31. Couplers for loop wire

32. Stakes

33. Connector for the loop wire

1.5 Symbols on the product

These symbols can be found on the product. Study them carefully.

WARNING: Read the user instructions before operating the product.

WARNING: Disable the product before working on or lifting the product.

WARNING: Keep a safe distance from the product when operating. Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating blades.

WARNING: Do not ride on the product. Never put your hands or feet close to or under the product.

Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean the product.

Use a detachable power supply as defined on the rating label next to the symbol.

This product conforms to the applicable EC Directives.

Noise emission to surroundings. The product’s emissions are set out in

Technical data on page 56

and on the

rating plate.

It is not permitted to dispose this product as normal household waste. Ensure that the product is recycled in accordance with local legal requirements.

Is a part of the Installation kit which is purchased separately.

Refer to note 1

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The chassis contains components which are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). The chassis must also be resealed in a professional manner. For these reasons the chassis shall only be opened by authorized service technicians. A broken seal can result in the entire or parts of the warranty no longer being valid.

The low voltage cable must not be shortened, extended or spliced.

Do not use a trimmer nearby the low voltage cable. Be careful when trimming edges where the cables are placed.

1.6 Symbols on the battery

Read the user instructions.

Do not discard the battery into fire and do not expose the battery to a heat source.

Do not immerse the battery into water.

1.7 General safety instructions

The following system is used in the Operator’s Manual to make it easier to use:

• Text written in

italics

is a text that is shown in the Automower® Connect app or is a reference to another section in the Operator’s Manual.

• Text written in bold is one of the buttons on the product.

• Text written in

UPPERCASE

and

italics

refer to the different operating modes available in the product.

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1.7.1 Menu structure overview 1

Operation

Cutting time

Low

High

Weather timer

Schedule

Edit

Overview Schedule settings

Cutting height

Change current

Schedule settings

Add new

Schedule settings

ECO mode

Medium

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1.7.2 Menu structure overview 2

Installation

Find

charging station

Drive

past wire

Lawn coverage

Charging

station signal

boundary wire

Follow guide

1/2/3

GPS assisted

navigation (default)

Area

1/2/3/4/5

How often

Accessories

Mower house

Starting

point

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1.7.3 Menu structure overview 3

General

Security

Create new

loop signal

New loop signal

GeoFenceChange PIN code Theft protection

Alarm

duration

STOP button

pressed

Carried

away

Time & date Reset to factory settings

Mower time

(Edit)

Mower date

(Edit)

Time & date

from phone

Reset to factory settings

Initiate

new pairing

Automower® Connect

Connected

/Not connected

Remove mower

from paired accounts

Signal strength

/No signal

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1.7.4 LED status indicator

LED indication Status

Green In operation

Blue Parked

Red Error

Yellow Paused/stopped

Flashing yellow PIN code needed

Pulsating green/blue Charging in progress

Flashing green/blue Push the ON/OFF button

to confirm start of operation

Flashing green, lowfrequent

Inactive

White Switching off

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2 Safety

2.1 IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or property.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities (that could affect a safe handling of the product), or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Never connect the power supply to an outlet if the plug or cord is damaged. Worn or damaged cord increase the risk of electric shock.

Only charge the battery in the included charging station. Incorrect use may result in electric shock, overheating or leaking of corrosive liquid from the battery. In the event of leakage of electrolyte, flush with water/neutralizing agent. Seek medical help if it comes in contact with the eyes.

Use only original batteries recommended by the manufacturer. Product safety cannot be guaranteed with other than original batteries. Do not use non-rechargeable batteries.

The appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains when removing the battery.

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WARNING: The product can be dangerous if used incorrectly.

WARNING: Do not use the product when persons, especially children, or animals, are in the work area.

WARNING: Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating blades. Never put your hands or feet close to or under the product when the motor is running.

WARNING: In the event of an injury or accident seek medical help.

2.2 Safety definitions

Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual.

WARNING:

Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.

CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials

or the adjacent area if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.

Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in a given situation.

2.3 Safety instructions for operation

2.3.1 Use

• The product 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 must be followed precisely.

• The product may only be operated, maintained and repaired by persons that are fully conversant with its special characteristics and safety regulations. Please read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the product.

• It is not permitted to modify the original design of the product. All modifications are made at your own risk.

• Warning signs shall be placed around the work area of the product if it is used in public areas. The signs shall have the following text: Warning! Automatic lawn mower! Keep away from the machine! Supervise children!

WARNING!

Automatic lawnmower!

Keep away from the machine!

Supervise children!

I am a robotic lawnmower and I work here quietly

to keep the lawn in perfect condition.

I work 24/7 independently of weather conditions and do it

without releasing any exhaust emissions.

Stay a while and enjoy my work,

but please let me work in peace.

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• Use the park function or switch off the product when persons, especially children or pets, are in the work area. Refer to

switch off the product on page 33

. It is recommended to program the product for use during hours when the area is free from activity, e.g. at night. Consider that certain species, e.g. hedgehogs, are active at night. They can potentially be harmed by the product. Refer to

Schedule on page 27

• Check that there are no foreign objects such as stones, branches, tools or toys on the lawn. If the blades hit foreign objects the blades can be damaged. Always switch off the product before clearing a blockage. Inspect the product for damage before staring the product again. Refer to

To switch

off the product on page 33

• If the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Always switch off the product and inspect for damage before staring the product again. Refer

To switch off the product on page 33

• Switch on the product according to the instructions. When the product is switched on; make sure to keep your hands and feet away from the rotating blades. Never put your hands and feet under the product.

• Never touch moving hazardous parts, such as the blade disc, before it has come to a complete stop.

• Never lift up the product or carry it around when it is switched on.

• The product must never be allowed to collide with persons or other living creatures. If a person or other living creature comes in the way of the product, it shall be stopped immediately. Refer to

To stop the product on

page 33

• Do not put anything on top of the product or its charging station.

• Do not allow the product to be used with a defective guard, blade disc or body. Neither should it be used with defective blades, screws, nuts or cables. Never connect a damaged cable, or touch a damaged cable before it is disconnected from the supply.

• Do not use the product if the STOP button does not work.

• Always switch off the product when it is not in use. The product can only start when the correct PIN code has been entered.

• The product must never be used at the same time as a sprinkler. Use the

Schedule

function so the product and sprinkler never run simultaneously. Refer to

Schedule on

page 27

• Husqvarna does not guarantee full compatibility between the product and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, underground electric animal fencing or similar.

• The built-in alarm is very loud. Be careful, especially if the product is handled indoors.

• Metal objects in the ground (for example reinforced concrete or anti-mole nets) can result in a stoppage. The metal objects can cause interference with the loop signal which then can lead to a stoppage.

• Operation and storage temperature is 0-50 °C / 32-122 °F. Temperature range for charging is 0-45 °C / 32-113 °F. Too high temperatures might cause damage to the product.

2.3.2 Battery safety

WARNING:

Lithium-ion batteries can explode or cause fire if disassembled, short-circuited, exposed to water, fire, or high temperatures. Handle carefully, do not dismantle, open the battery or use any type of electrical/mechanical abuse. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.

For more information about the battery, refer to

Battery on page 39

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2.3.3 How to lift and move the product

WARNING: The product must be switched off before you lift it. The product is switched off when the LED status indicator is not lit.

CAUTION: Do not lift the product when it is parked in the charging station. It can damage the charging station and/or the product. Push the STOP button and pull the product out of the charging station before lifting it.

To safely move from or within the work area:

1. Push the STOP button to stop the product.

2. Enter the PIN code if required.

3. Push the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds to switch off the product.

4. Make sure that the LED status indicator is not lit.

5. Carry the product by the lifting handle.

2.3.4 Maintenance

WARNING: The product must be switched off before it is turned upside down.

The product must be switched off before any maintenance is done.

CAUTION: Never use a high-pressure washer or even running water to clean the product. Never use solvents for cleaning.

WARNING: Use the plug to disconnect the charging station before any cleaning or maintenance of the charging station or the loop wire.

Inspect the product each week and replace any damaged or worn parts. Refer to

Maintenance on

page 35

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2.3.5 In the event of a thunderstorm

To reduce the risk of damage to electrical components in the product and the charging station, we recommend that all connections to the charging station are disconnected (power supply, boundary wire and guide wire) if there is a risk of a thunderstorm.

1. Mark the wires to simplify reconnecting. The charging station’s connections are marked AR, AL and G1, G2, G3.

2. Disconnect all connected wires and the power supply.

3. Connect all the wires and the power supply if there is no longer a risk of thunder. It is important that each wire is connected to the right place.

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3 Installation

3.1 Introduction - Installation

WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you install the product.

CAUTION: Use original spare parts and installation material.

Note: Refer to www.husqvarna.com for more information about installation.

3.2 Main components for installation

The installation involves the following components:

• A robotic lawn mower that mows the lawn automatically.

• A charging station, which has 3 functions:

• To send control signals along the

boundary wire.

• To send control signals along the guide

wire so that the product can be send to specific remote areas in the garden and can find its way back to the charging station.

• To charge the product.

• A power supply, which is connected to the charging station and a 100-240V wall socket.

• Loop wire, which is laid around the work area and around objects and plants that the product must not run into. The loop wire is used both as boundary wire and guide wire.

3.3 General preparations

CAUTION:

Holes with water in the lawn can cause damage to the product.

Note: Read through the Installation chapter before beginning the installation. How the installation is done affects how the product

performs. It is therefore important to plan the installation carefully.

• Make a blueprint of the work area and include all obstacles. This makes it easier to see the ideal positions for the charging station, the boundary wire and the guide wire.

• Make a mark on the blueprint where to put the charging station, the boundary wire and the guide wire.

• Make a mark on the blueprint where the guide wire connects to the boundary wire. Refer to

To install the guide wire on page

• Fill in holes in the lawn.

• Cut the grass before you install the product. Make sure that the grass is maximum 10 cm / 4 in.

Note: The first weeks after installation the perceived sound level when cutting the grass may be higher than expected. When the product has cut the grass for some time, the perceived sound level is much lower.

3.4 Before the installation of the wires

You can select to attach the wires with stakes or bury them. You can use the 2 procedures for the same work area.

• Bury the boundary wire or the guide wire if you are going to use a dethatcher on the work area. If not, attach the boundary wire or guide wire with stakes.

3.4.1 To examine where to put the charging

station

• Keep a minimum 3 m / 10 ft. of free space in front of the charging station.

• Keep a minimum of 1.5 m / 5 ft. of free space to the right and to the left of the charging station.

• Put the charging station near a power outlet.

• Put the charging station on a level surface.

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max. 5 cm / 2"

• Put the charging station in the largest open section of the work area.

• Put the charging station in an area without an irrigation system.

• Put the charging station in an area with protection from the sun.

• If the charging station is installed on an island, make sure to connect the guide wire to the island. Refer to

To make an island on

page 19

3.4.2 To examine where to put the power

supply

WARNING:

Do not cut or extend the low-voltage cable. There is a risk of electrical shock.

CAUTION: Make sure that the blades on the product do not cut the lowvoltage cable.

CAUTION: Do not put the low-voltage cable in a coil or below the charging station plate. The coil causes

interference with the signal from the charging station.

• Put the power supply in an area with a roof and protection from the sun and rain.

• Put the power supply in an area with good airflow.

• Use a residual-current device (RCD) when you connect the power supply to the power outlet.

Low-voltage cables of different lengths are available as accessories.

3.4.3 To examine where to put the

boundary wire

CAUTION: If the work area is adjacent to water bodies, slopes, precipices or a public road, the boundary wire must have a protective wall. The wall must be minimum 15 cm / 6 in. in height.

CAUTION: Do not let the product operate on gravel.

CAUTION: Do not make sharp bends when you install the boundary wire.

CAUTION: For careful operation without noise, isolate all obstacles such as trees, roots and stones.

The boundary wire should be put as a loop around the work area. Sensors in the product senses when the product approaches the boundary wire, and the product selects another direction.

To make the connection easier between the guide wire and the boundary wire, it is recommended to make an eyelet where the guide wire will be connected. Make the eyelet with approximately 20 cm / 8 in. of the boundary wire.

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Note: Make a blueprint of the work area before you install the boundary wire and guide wire.

• Put the boundary wire around all of the work area (A). Adapt the distance between the boundary wire and obstacles.

• Put the boundary wire 35 cm / 14 in. (B) from an obstacle that is more than 5 cm / 2 in. high.

35 cm /14

> 5 cm / 2

• Put the boundary wire 30 cm / 12 in. (C) from an obstacle that is 1-5 cm / 0.4-2 in. high.

1-5 cm / 0.4 - 2"

30 cm / 12"

• Put the boundary wire 10 cm / 4 in. (D) from an obstacle that is less than 1 cm / 0.4 in.

10 cm / 4"

max 1 cm / 0.4"

• If you have a paving stone path that is in level with the lawn, put the boundary wire below the paving stone.

Note:

If the paving stone is minimum 30 cm /

12 in. wide, use the factory setting for the

Drive Past Wire

function to cut all the grass

adjacent to the paving stone. Refer to

Drive

Past Wire on page 29

• If you make an island, put the boundary wire that runs to and from the island near together (E). Put the wires in the same stake. Refer to

To make an island on page

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• Make an eyelet (F) where the guide wire is to be connected to the boundary wire.

3.4.3.1 To put the boundary wire in a slope

The product can operate in 70% slopes. Slopes that are too steep must be isolated with the boundary wire. The gradient (%) is calculated as height per m. Example: 10 cm / 100 cm = 10%.

10 cm/ 4"

100 cm/ 40"

10%

• For slopes up to 50% steep inside the work area, the product will operate normally. Keep a distance of 1.5 m / 5 ft between the boundary wire and obstacles, or between obstacles.

• For slopes between 50-70% steep, make sure that there are no obstacles in the slope. There must be a distance of 1.5 m / 5 ft from the bottom of the slope to the boundary wire.

> 1.5 m / 5 ft

0% - 50%

50% - 70%

> 1.5 m / 5 ft

• For slopes adjacent to a public road, put a fence or a protective wall along the outer edge of the slope.

3.4.3.2 Passages

A passage is a section that has boundary wire on each side and that connects 2 work areas. The passage must be a minimum of 2 m / 6.5 ft wide to get a good cutting result. Short passages can be as narrow as 60 cm / 2 ft., if a guide wire is installed through the passage. A long narrow passage can have a negative impact of the cutting result.

Note:

If a passage is less than 2 m / 6.5 ft. wide,

install a guide wire through the passage.

A dead end must be a minimum of 2.5 m / 8.5 ft. wide.

>2 m / 7 ft

>2.5 m / 8.5 ft

>2 m / 7 ft

Max. distance

>60 cm / 12"

>30 cm / 12"

Note: Make sure that the guide wire has as much free area as possible to the left of the guide wire when facing the charging station. Minimum distance between the guide wire and boundary wire is 30 cm / 12 in.

3.4.3.3 To make an island

CAUTION:

Do not put a section of boundary wire across the other. The sections of boundary wire must be parallel.

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CAUTION: Do not put the guide wire across the boundary wire, for example a boundary wire that goes to an island.

Some obstacles can withstand a collision, for example, trees or bushes taller than 15 cm / 6 in. The product will collide and then turn around with this type of obstacle. However, obstacles that slope slightly, for example stones or large trees with raised roots, must be isolated or removed. The product can run onto this kind of obstacle causing the blades to be damaged. Use the boundary wire to isolate areas inside the work area by creating islands. When the boundary wires to and from the island are put close together, the product can run over the wire.

Note:

To achieve careful and silent operation, it is recommended to isolate all fixed objects in the work area.

• Put the boundary wire to and around the

obstacle to make an island.

• Put the 2 sections of boundary wire that run

to and from the obstacle close together without crossing.

• Put the 2 sections of boundary wire in the

same stake.

• Make sure that there is a minimum of 1.5 m /

5 ft of empty space before an obstacle.

0 cm/ 0 "

1.5 m/ 5 ft 1.5 m/ 5 ft

3.4.3.4 To make a secondary area

Make a secondary area (B) if the work area has 2 areas that are not connected with a passage. The work area with the charging station is the main area (A).

Note: The product must be manually moved between the main area and the secondary area.

• Put the boundary wire around the secondary area (B) to make an island. Refer to

make an island on page 19

Note:

The boundary wire must be put as 1

loop around all of the work area (A + B).

Note: When the product cuts grass in the secondary area, the

Secondary area

mode

must be selected. Refer to

Secondary area

(2nd area) on page 32

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