Husqvarna AUTOMOWER 105 User manual

EN, English
Operator's manual
Husqvarna Automower® 105
Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that you
understand the instructions before you use the product.

Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Support.......................................................3
1.2 Product description.....................................3
2 Safety
2.1 Safety definitions........................................ 9
2.2 General safety instructions.........................9
2.3 Safety instructions for operation...............11
3 Installation
3.1 Introduction - Installation.......................... 14
3.2 Before the installation of the wires........... 14
3.3 Before the installation of the product........14
3.4 Installation of the product......................... 18
3.5 To put the wire into position with stakes...19
3.6 To bury the boundary wire or the
guide wire....................................................... 19
3.7 To extend the boundary wire or the
guide wire....................................................... 20
3.8 After the installation of the product...........20
3.9 To do the product settings........................20
4 Operation
4.1 Main switch...............................................25
4.2 To start the product.................................. 25
4.3 Operating modes......................................25
4.4 To stop the product.................................. 26
4.5 To switch off the product.......................... 26
4.6 Timer and Standby................................... 26
4.7 To charge the battery............................... 27
4.8 Adjust the cutting height........................... 27
5 Maintenance
5.1 Introduction - maintenance.......................28
5.2 Clean the product..................................... 28
5.3 Replace the blades...................................29
5.4 Battery...................................................... 29
5.5 Winter service...........................................30
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Introduction - troubleshooting...................31
6.2 Fault messages........................................ 31
6.3 Information messages.............................. 35
6.4 Indicator lamp in the charging station.......36
6.5 Symptoms................................................ 37
6.6 Find breaks in the loop wire..................... 38
7 Transportation, storage and disposal
7.1 Transportation.......................................... 41
7.2 Storage.....................................................41
7.3 Disposal....................................................41
8 Technical data
8.1 Technical data.......................................... 42
9 Warranty
9.1 Warranty terms.........................................44
10 EC Declaration of Conformity
10.1 EC Declaration of Conformity.................45
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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 Husqvarna® product,
speak to your 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. Collection of grass is not
necessary.
The operator selects the operation settings with
the keys on the keypad. The display shows the
selected and possible operation settings, and the
operating mode of the product.
The boundary wire and the guide wire controls
the movement of the product within the work
area.
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1.2.1 Product overview
1
3
2
17
26
6
5
4
13
14
12
21
25 19
24
20
23
18
8
10
11
7
22
28
15
29
16
9
27
The numbers in the figure represent:
1. Body
2. Hatch to display, keypad and cutting height
adjustment
3. Stop button
4. Contact strips
5. LED for operation check of the charging
station, boundary wire and guide wire
6. Charging station
7. Carry handle
8. Battery cover
9. Blade disc
10. Skid plate
11. Chassis box with electronics, battery and
motors
12. Main switch
13. Rear wheel
14. Charging strip
15. Keypad
16. Display
17. Loop wire for boundary loop and guide wire
18. Connector for connecting the loop wire to
the charging station
19. Stakes
20. Coupler for the loop wire
21. Screws for securing the charging station
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22. Extra blades
23. Operator’s Manual and Quick Guide
24. Measurement gauge for help when installing
the boundary wire (the measurement gauge
is broken loose from the box)
25. Power supply (the appearance of the power
supply may differ depending on market)
26. Low voltage cable
27. Alarm decal
28. Cable markers
29. Rating plate (incl. product identification
code)
1.2.2 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: Operate the
disabling device before
working on or lifting the
machine.
The product can only start
when the main switch is
set to 1 and the correct
PIN code has been en-
tered. Turn the main
switch to
0 before carry-
ing out any inspections
and/or maintenance.
WARNING: Keep a safe
distance from the ma-
chine when operating.
Keep your hands and feet
away from the rotating
blades.
WARNING: Do not ride
on the machine. Never
put your hands or feet
close to or under the ma-
chine.
Never use a high-pres-
sure washer or even run-
ning 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 42 and on the
rating plate.
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It is not permitted to dispose this
product as normal household waste.
Ensure that the product is recycled in
accordance with local legal
requirements.
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.
Operate the disabling device before
you use or lift the product.
1.2.3 Symbols on the display
The timer function controls when the
product cuts the lawn.
The security function lets the operator
select between 3 security levels.
The installation function for manual
settings for the installation.
The settings function is where the
general settings for the products are
set.
The product will not cut the grass due
to the timer function.
The battery indicator shows the charge
level of the battery. When the product
charges the symbol flashes.
The product is put in the charging
station but do not charge the battery.
The product is set in ECO-mode.
1.2.4 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.
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1.2.5 Menu structure overview
Installation
Guide width Remote start 1
Narrow
Never Rarely Medium Often Always
Medium Wide Test outTest in
Distance
Remote
start 1
Remote
start 2
Proportion
Remote start 2 Test
settings
Drive past
wire
Settings
ECO
mode
Time & date
Set time Set date Time format
Language Country Reset user
settings
About
Date format
Security
Change
PIN code
Low HighMedium
Security level New
loop signal
Timer
Work
hours 1
Work
hours 2
Work
days
Reset
timer
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1.2.6 Display
The display on the product shows information
and settings of the product.
To access the display, push the STOP button.
1.2.7 Keypad
The keypad consists of 4 groups of buttons:
• The START button is used to activate the
product. This is normally the last button to
be pressed before closing the hatch.
• The 3 multi-choice buttons offer various
functions, depending on where in the menu
structure you are.
• The number keys are used for instance to
enter the PIN code or time settings.
• The operation selection button is symbolised
by a house. When the button has been
pressed, the selected operation mode is
shown in the display.
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2 Safety
2.1 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.
2.2 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
on the display of the product or is a
reference to another section in the
Operator’s Manual.
• Text written in bold is one of the buttons on
the keypad of the product.
• Text written in
UPPERCASE and italics refer
to the different operating modes available in
the product.
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2.2.1 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 chil-
dren) 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 in-
struction 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 ca-
pabilities 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 regula-
tions may restrict the age of the operator. Cleaning and mainte-
nance 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 corro-
sive 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 bat-
teries. 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.
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.
• 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 lawnmower! Keep
away from the machine! Supervise children!
Warning!
Automatic lawnmower!
Keep away from the machine!
Supervise children!
Warning!
Automatic lawnmower!
Keep away from the machine!
Supervise children!
• Use the HOME function or switch off the
main switch when persons, especially
children or animals, are in the work area. It
is recommended to program the product for
use during hours when the area is free from
activity, e.g. at night. Refer to
To do the
timer settings on page 20 . Consider that
certain species, e.g. hedgehogs, are active
at night. They can potentially be harmed by
the product.
• 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.
• Check that there are no stones, branches,
tools, toys or other objects on the lawn that
can damage the blades. Objects on the lawn
can also lead to the product getting stuck.
Help may be required to remove the object
before the product can continue mowing.
Always set the main switch in position
0
before clearing a blockage.
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• Start the product according to the
instructions. When the main switch is set to
1 , 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 the main switch is in position
1 .
• 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 26 .
• 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 main switch
does not work.
• Always switch off the product using the main
switch when the product is not in use. The
product can only start when the main switch
is set to
1 and the correct PIN code has
been entered.
• The product must never be used at the
same time as a sprinkler. Use the timer
function so the product and sprinkler never
run simultaneously. Refer to
To do the timer
settings on page 20
.
• 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 29
2.3.3 How to lift and move the product
To safely move from or within the work area:
1. Press the STOP button to stop the product.
If security is set to the medium or high level
the PIN code has to be entered. The PIN
code contains four digits and is selected
when you start the product for the first time.
Refer to
To do the basic settings on page
20 .
2. Set the main switch in position 0 .
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3. Carry the product by the handle under the
product with the blade disc away from the
body.
CAUTION: Do not lift the product when
it is parked in the charging station. It
can damage the charging station
and/or the product. Press the STOP
button and pull the product out of the
charging station before lifting it.
2.3.4 Maintenance
WARNING: When the product is
turned upside down the main switch
must always be in the 0 position.
The main switch should be set in the
0
position before all work on the chassis
of the product, such as cleaning or
replacing the blades.
CAUTION: Never use a high-pressure
washer or even running water to clean
the product. Never use solvents for
cleaning.
CAUTION: 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 28 .
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
R, L and GUIDE.
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 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.
• Cut the grass before you install the product.
Make sure that the grass is maximum 4 cm /
1.6 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.
3.3 Before the installation of the
product
• Make a blueprint of the work area and
include all obstacles.
• Make a mark on the blueprint where to put
the charging station, the boundary wire and
the guide wire.
• Make an eyelet on the blueprint where the
guide wire connects to the boundary wire.
Refer to
To examine where to put the
boundary wire on page 15 .
• Fill in holes in the lawn.
Note: Holes with water in the lawn can
cause damage to the product.
3.3.1 To examine where to put the charging
station
• Keep a minimum 3 m / 9.8 ft. of free space
in front of the charging station.
• Keep a minimum of 1.5 m / 4.9 ft. of free
space to the right and to the left of the
charging station.
• Put the charging station near an outdoor
power outlet.
• Put the charging station on a level surface.
Max 3 cm / 1.2 "
• Put the charging station in the lowest
possible 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 16 .
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3.3.2 To examine where to put the power
supply
• 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.
WARNING: Do not change the power
supply. Do not cut or extend the low-
voltage cable. There is a risk of
electrical shock.
Low-voltage cables of different lengths are
available as accessories.
CAUTION: Make sure that the blades
on the product do not cut the low-
voltage 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.
3.3.3 To examine where to put the
boundary wire
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.
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.
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.
Note: Make a blueprint of the work area before
you install the boundary wire and guide wire.
D
E
B
C
F
A
• Put the boundary wire around all of the work
area (A). Adapt the distance between the
boundary wire and obstacles.
• Put the boundary wire 25 cm / 10 in. (B)
from an obstacle that is more than 5 cm / 2
in. high.
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25 cm / 10"
> 5 cm/>2"
• Put the boundary wire 20 cm / 8 in. (C) from
an obstacle that is 1-5 cm / 0.4-2 in. high.
• Put the boundary wire 5 cm / 2 in. (D) from
an obstacle that is less than 1 cm / 0.4 in.
• 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.
CAUTION: Do not let the product
operate on gravel.
• 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.
• Make an eyelet (F) where the guide wire is
to be connected to the boundary wire.
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.
3.3.3.1 To put the boundary wire in a slope
The product can operate in 25% 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%.
0-15%
0-15 cm / 0-6"
100 cm / 40"
• For slopes steeper than 15% inside the work
area, isolate the slope with boundary wire.
• For slopes steeper than 10% along the outer
edge of the lawn, put the boundary wire 20
cm / 8 in. (A) from the edge.
A
>15%
• Slopes adjacent to a public road must be
isolated with boundary wire. Put a fence or a
protective wall along the outer edge of the
slope.
3.3.3.2 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 60 cm / 24 in.
wide.
Note: If a passage is less than 2 m / 6.5 ft. wide,
install a guide wire through the passage.
3.3.3.3 To make an island
• 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 together.
• Put the 2 sections of boundary wire in the
same stake.
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0 cm / 0 "
CAUTION: Do not put a section of
boundary wire across the other.
The sections of boundary wire
must be parallel.
CAUTION: Do not put the guide
wire across the boundary wire, for
example a boundary wire that
goes to an island.
3.3.3.4 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.
B
A
• Put the boundary wire around the secondary
area (B) to make an island. Refer to
To
make an island on page 16 .
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 MAN mode must be
selected. Refer to Operating modes on page
25
.
3.3.4 To examine where to put the guide
wire
• Put the guide wire in a line at a minimum of
2 m / 7 ft. in front of the charging station.
• 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. Refer
to
To install the guide wire on page 19 .
• Put the guide wire minimum 30 cm / 12 in.
from the boundary wire.
• Do not make sharp bends when you install
the guide wire.
• If the work area has a slope, put the guide
wire diagonally across the slope.
3.3.5 Work area examples
• If the charging station is put in a small area
(A), make sure that the distance to the
boundary wire is at a minimum 3 m / 10 ft.
• If the work area has a passage (B), make
sure that the distance to the boundary wire
is at a minimum 2 m / 6.6 ft. If the passage is
smaller than 2 m / 6.6 ft., install a guide wire
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through the passage. Minimum passage
between the boundary wire is 60 cm / 24 in.
• If the work area has areas which are
connected by a narrow passage (B), you
can set the product to leave the guide wire
after a certain distance (C). The settings can
be changed in
Remote start 1 on page 21 .
• If the work area includes a secondary area
(D), refer to
To make a secondary area on
page 17 . Put the product in the secondary
area and select
Proportion .
3.4 Installation of the product
3.4.1 To install the charging station
WARNING: Obey national regulations
about electrical safety.
1. Read and understand the instructions about
the charging station. Refer to To examine
where to put the charging station on page
14
.
2. Put the charging station in the selected area.
3. Connect the low-voltage cable to the
charging station.
4. Put the power supply at a minimum height of
30 cm / 12 in.
min 30 cm / 12”
CAUTION: The product is only to
be used with the power supply
unit supplied by Husqvarna®.
WARNING: Do not put the power
supply at a height where there is a
risk it can be put in water. Do not
put the power supply on the
ground.
WARNING: Do not encapsulate
the power supply. Condensed
water can harm the power supply
and increase the risk of electrical
shock.
5. Connect the power supply cable to a
100-240V outdoor power outlet.
WARNING: Applicable to USA/
Canada. If power supply is
installed outdoors: Risk of Electric
Shock. Install only to a covered
Class A GFCI receptacle (RCD)
that has an enclosure that is
weatherproof with the attachment
plug cap inserted or removed.
6. Put the low-voltage cable in the ground with
stakes or bury the cable. Refer to To put the
wire into position with stakes on page 19
or
To bury the boundary wire or the guide wire
on page 19 .
7. Connect the wires to the charging station.
Refer to
To install the boundary wire on
page 18 and To install the guide wire on
page 19
.
8. Attach the charging station to the ground
with the supplied screws.
CAUTION: Do not make new
holes in the charging station plate.
CAUTION: Do not put your feet on
the charging station.
3.4.2 To install the boundary wire
1. Put the boundary wire around all of the work
area. Start and complete the installation
behind the charging station.
CAUTION: Do not put unwanted
wire in a coil. The coil causes
interference with the product.
2. Open the connector and put the boundary
wire in the connector.
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3. Close the connector with a pair of pliers.
4. Cut the boundary wire 1-2 cm / 0.4-0.8 in.
above each connector.
5. Push the right connector onto the metal pin
on the charging station with the mark "R".
6. Push the left connector onto the metal pin
on the charging station with the mark "L".
3.4.3 To install the guide wire
1. Open the connector and put the wire in the
connector.
2. Close the connector with a pair of pliers.
3. Cut the guide wire 1-2 cm / 0.4-0.8 in. above
each connector.
4. Push the guide wire through the slot in the
charging station plate.
5. Push the connector onto the metal pin on
the charging station with the mark "G".
6. Put the end of the guide wire at the eyelet
on the boundary wire.
7. Cut the boundary wire with a pair of wire
cutters.
8. Connect the guide wire to the boundary wire
with a coupler.
a) Put the 2 ends of the boundary wire
and the end of the guide wire into the
coupler.
Note: Make sure that you can see the
end of the guide wire through the
transparent area of the coupler.
b) Push the button on the coupler with an
adjustable pliers.
CAUTION: Twinned cables,
or a screw terminal block that
is insulated with insulation
tape are not satisfactory
splices. Soil moisture will
cause the wire to oxidize and
after a time result in a broken
circuit.
9. Attach the guide wire to the ground with
stakes or bury the guide wire in the ground.
Refer to
To put the wire into position with
stakes on page 19 or To bury the boundary
wire or the guide wire on page 19 .
3.5 To put the wire into position with
stakes
• Put the boundary wire and the guide wire on
the ground.
• Put the stakes at a maximum of 75 cm / 30
in. distance from each other.
• Attach the stakes to the ground with a
hammer or a plastic mallet.
CAUTION: Make sure that the
stakes hold the boundary wire and
the guide wire against the ground.
Note: The wire is overgrown with grass and not
visible after a few weeks.
3.6 To bury the boundary wire or the
guide wire
• Cut a groove in the ground with an edge
cutter or a straight shovel.
• Put the boundary wire or the guide wire 1-20
cm / 0.4-8 in. into the ground.
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3.7 To extend the boundary wire or the
guide wire
Note: Extend the boundary wire or the guide wire
if it is too short for the work area. Use original
spare parts, for example couplers.
1. Cut the boundary wire or the guide wire with
a pair of wire cutters where it is necessary to
install the extension.
2. Add wire where it is necessary to install the
extension.
3. Put the boundary wire or the guide wire into
position.
4. Put the wire ends into a coupler.
Note: Make sure that you can see the ends
of the boundary wire or the guide wire
through the transparent area of the coupler.
5. Push the button on the coupler with an
adjustable pliers.
6. Put the boundary wire or the guide wire into
position with stakes.
3.8 After the installation of the product
3.8.1 To do a visual check of the charging
station
1. Make sure that the indicator LED lamp on
the charging station has a green light.
2. If the indicator LED lamp does not have a
green light, do a check of the installation.
Refer to
Indicator lamp in the charging
station on page 36 and To install the
charging station on page 18
.
3.8.2 To do the basic settings
Before you start the product for the first time, you
must do the basic settings and calibrate the
product.
1. Push the STOP button.
2. Set the Main switch to 1 .
3. Push the multi-choice buttons. Select
language, country, date, time and set a PIN
code.
Note: It is not possible to use 0000 as PIN
code.
4. Put the product in the charging station.
5. Push the START button and close the hatch.
The product then moves away from the charging
station and stops, while it calibrates some of the
product settings.
3.9 To do the product settings
The product has factory settings but the settings
can be adapted to each work area.
3.9.1 To get access to the menu
1. Push the STOP button.
2. Enter the PIN code on the keypad.
3. Push the MENU button.
3.9.2 To do the timer settings
3.9.2.1 To calculate the timer setting
1. Calculate the dimension of your lawn in m2 /
yd2.
2. Divide the m2 / yd2 of the lawn with the
approximate operation capacity. Refer to
table below.
3. The result is equal to the number of hours
that the product must operate each day.
Note: The operation capacity is approximate and
timer settings can be adjusted.
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