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6.4 Symptoms

If your robotic lawnmower does not work as expected, follow the troubleshooting guide below.
There is a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on www.flymo.com which provides more detailed answers to a number

of standard questions. Contact your local Flymo representative if you still cannot find the reason for the fault.

Symptoms

Cause

Action

The robotic lawnmow-

er has difficulty dock-

ing.

The boundary wire is not laid in a long

straight line that is far enough out from the

charging station.

Check that the charging station has been in-

stalled according to the instructions in

Charg-

ing station on page 11

The guide wire is not inserted in the slot at

the bottom of the charging station.

It is absolutely critical for operation that the

guide wire is perfectly straight and is in the

correct position under the charging station.

Therefore make sure that the guide wire is al-

ways in its slot in the charging station. See

Laying and connecting the guide wire on

page 18.

The charging station is on a slope.

Place the charging station on a surface that is

entirely level. See

Best charging station loca-

tion on page 11.

Uneven mowing re-

sults.

The robotic lawnmower works too few hours

per day.

Increase the mowing time. See

Timer on

page 21.

The

Proportion setting is incorrect in relation

to the layout of the working area.

Check that the correct

Proportion value is se-

lected.

Working area too large.

Try limiting the working area or extending the

working time. See

Timer on page 21.

Dull blades.

Replace all the blades and screws so that the

rotating parts are balanced. See

Replace the

blades on page 33.

Long grass in relation to the set cutting

height.

Increase the cutting height and then succes-

sively lower.

Accumulation of grass by the blade disc or

around the motor shaft.

Check that the blade disc rotates freely and

easily. If not, screw off the blade disc and re-

move grass and foreign objects. See

Clean

the robotic lawnmower on page 33.

The robotic lawnmow-

er runs at the wrong

time

The robotic lawnmower clock needs to be set. Set the clock. See

Time & Date on page 23.

The start and stop times for mowing are in-

correct.

Reset the start time and stop time settings for

mowing. See

Timer on page 21.

The robotic lawnmow-

er vibrates.

Damaged blades lead to imbalance in the

cutting system.

Inspect the blades and screws and replace

them if necessary. See

Replace the blades

on page 33.

Many blades in the same position lead to im-

balance in the cutting system.

Check that only one blade is fitted at each

screw.

The robotic lawnmow-

er runs, but the blade

disc does not rotate.

The robotic lawnmower searches for the

charging station.

No action. The blade disc does not rotate

when the robotic lawnmower is searching for

the charging station.

The robotic lawnmow-

er mows for shorter

periods than usual

between charges.

Grass or other foreign object blocks the blade

disc.

Remove and clean the blade disc. See

Clean

the robotic lawnmower on page 33.

Both the mowing and

charging times are

shorter than usual.

The battery is spent.

Replace the battery. See

Battery on page 34.

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Summary of Contents for Flymo 1200R

Page 1: ...EN English Operator s manual Flymo 1200R Read the operator s manual carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions before you use the product ...

Page 2: ...200R 26 3 17 Yard layout examples 27 4 Operation 4 1 Main switch 30 4 2 Start 30 4 3 Operation selection 30 4 4 Stop 31 4 5 Switch off 31 4 6 Timer and Standby 31 4 7 Charge a flat battery 32 4 8 Adjust the cutting height 32 5 Maintenance 5 1 Introduction maintenance 33 5 2 Clean the robotic lawnmower 33 5 3 Replace the blades 33 5 4 Battery 34 5 5 Winter service 35 6 Troubleshooting 6 1 Introduct...

Page 3: ...ymo has a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right to modify the design appearance and function of products without prior notice 1 2 1 Capacity The robotic lawnmower is recommended for lawn sizes up to maximum capacity listed in the Technical data on page 44 How big an area the robotic lawnmower can keep cut depends primarily on the condition of the blades and the type growt...

Page 4: ...control panel The control panel is where you manage all the robotic lawnmower settings The STOP button remains pressed in until the hatch is closed again This together with the START button acts as a start inhibitor 1 2 4 Movement pattern The movement pattern of the robotic lawnmower is random which means that a movement pattern is never repeated With this cutting system the lawn is mown evenly wi...

Page 5: ...d motors 11 Main switch 12 Rear wheel 13 Charging strip 14 Keypad 15 Display 16 Rating plate 17 Loop wire for boundary loop and guide wire 18 Connector for connecting the loop wire to the charging station 19 Pegs 20 Coupler for the loop wire 21 Screws for securing the charging station 22 Extra blades 23 Operator s Manual and Quick Guide 24 Measurement gauge for help when installing the boundary wi...

Page 6: ...robotic lawnmow er Lock function This product conforms to the applicable EC Directives Noise emission to surroundings The product s emissions are set out in Technical data on page 44 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 The chassis contains components which are s...

Page 7: ...d 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 Clearing and mainte nance shall not be made by children without supervision Never connect the power supply to an outlet if plug or cord is damaged Worn or damaged cord increase the risk of electric sh...

Page 8: ...creature comes in the lawnmower s way it shall be stopped immediately See Stop on page 31 Do not put anything on top of the robotic lawnmower or its charging station Do not allow the robotic lawnmower 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 disconne...

Page 9: ...even running water to clean the robotic lawnmower Never use solvents for cleaning Inspect the robotic lawnmower each week and replace any damaged or worn parts See Maintenance on page 33 2 3 4 In the event of a thunderstorm To reduce the risk of damage to electrical components in the robotic lawnmower and its charging station we recommend that all connections to the charging station are disconnect...

Page 10: ...ample the low voltage cable must not be shortened or extended 4 Loop wire which is laid around the edges of the lawn and around objects and plants that the robotic lawnmower must not run into The loop wire is used both as a boundary wire and a guide wire The maximum permitted length for the boundary loop is 400 m 3 2 Preparations Read through this entire chapter before beginning the installation H...

Page 11: ...y wire straight out to the right and left of the charging station Any other location can mean that the robotic lawnmower enters the charging station sideways and will have difficulty docking It must be close to a wall socket The supplied low voltage cable is 10 m long A level surface free from sharp objects to place the charging station on Protection from water spray for instance from irrigation P...

Page 12: ... earth fault breaker RCD when connecting the power supply to the wall socket 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 No parts of the power supply must be changed or tampered with For example the low v...

Page 13: ... If the battery is flat it takes around 80 to 100 minutes to fully charge it WARNING Only charge the robotic lawnmower using a charging station which is intended for it Incorrect use may result in electric shock overheating or leakage of corrosive liquid from the battery In the event of leakage of electrolyte flush with water and seek medical help if it comes in contact with the eyes etc Note The ...

Page 14: ...a small elevation for example a low kerbstone 1 5 cm the boundary wire should be laid 20 cm inside the working area This prevents the wheels from driving into the ditch or up onto the kerbstone which might be lead to excessive wear on the robotic lawnmower About 12 cm of the lawn along the ditch kerbstone will not be mown 20 cm 8 1 5 cm 0 4 2 0 If the working area borders on a paving stone path or...

Page 15: ... type of obstacle However to achieve careful and silent operation it is recommended to isolate all fixed objects in and around the working area Obstacles that slope slightly for example stones or large trees with raised roots must be isolated or removed Otherwise the robotic lawnmower can slide up onto this kind of obstacle causing the blades to be damaged 3 5 3 1 Secondary areas If the working ar...

Page 16: ...example a fence or a dense hedge Inside the working area the robotic lawnmower can mow areas which slope up to 25 Areas that slope more must be isolated with the boundary wire When a part of the working area s outer edge slopes more than 15 the boundary wire must be laid about 20 cm in on the flat ground before the beginning of the slope 100 cm 40 100 cm 40 100 cm 40 20 cm 8 0 15 cm 0 6 0 25 cm 0 ...

Page 17: ... insulated with insulation tape are not satisfactory splices Soil moisture will cause the wire to oxidise and after a time result in a broken circuit Use an original coupler if the boundary wire is not long enough and needs to be spliced It is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection Insert both wire ends in the coupler Check that the wires are fully inserted into the coupler so that ...

Page 18: ... to the left of the guide wire as seen facing the charging station Thus the corridor is to the left of the guide wire When installing it is therefore important to create as much free space as possible to the left of the guide wire as seen facing the charging station min 30 cm 12 min 2 m 7 ft max distance The guide wire as the boundary wire can be stapled to or buried in the ground CAUTION Make as ...

Page 19: ...n of the guide wire was previously added 5 Cut the loop on the boundary wire using for instance a pair of wire cutters 6 Connect the guide wire to the boundary wire using a coupler Insert the boundary wire in each of the holes in the coupler It does not matter which holes are used to connect each boundary wire Insert the guide wire in the centre hole in the coupler Check that the wires are fully i...

Page 20: ...the guide wire facing the guide wire 3 Select HOME mode by pressing the house symbol key and pressing OK when the cursor is at Home Press START and close the hatch 4 Check that the robotic lawnmower follows the guide wire all the way to the charging station and that it docks with the charging station The test is approved only if the robotic lawnmower is able to follow the guide wire the entire dis...

Page 21: ...xample when children are playing in the garden Security In this menu settings relating to security and the connection between the robotic lawnmower and the charging station can be made There are 3 security levels to choose from Low Medium High Settings This selection allows you to make changes to the general robotic lawnmower settings such as date and time You can also turn on off ECO mode 3 13 Ti...

Page 22: ...0 00 to reset the timer to A clock symbol is displayed on the start page when the timer settings are set The clock symbol is black when the robotic lawnmower is not allowed to mow due to a timer setting 3 14 Security Through this selection settings relating to security and the connection between the mower and the charging station can be made SECURITY Change PIN code Security level New loop signal ...

Page 23: ...is suitable to use where there is other wireless equipment not compatible with the robotic lawnmower e g certain hearing loops or garage doors When ECO mode is activated the indicator lamp in the charging station flashes green ECO mode means that the robotic lawnmower can only be started in the charging station and not out in the working area In ECO mode it is very important to always press the ST...

Page 24: ...lways 100 Select the percentage that corresponds to the size of the remote area relative to the total working area If the remote area is for instance less than half of the total working area then Rarely should be selected If the remote area is for instance half of the total working area Medium should be selected Compare with the examples in Yard layout examples on page 27 The default setting is Ra...

Page 25: ...settings in the menu and press OK Enter the correct PIN code and press OK 3 15 9 About The About menu displays information about the robotic lawnmower s serial number and different software versions 365 001 Installation 25 ...

Page 26: ...e Set date Time format Language Country Reset user settings About Date format Security Change PIN code Low High Medium Security level New loop signal Timer Work hours 1 Work hours 2 Work days Reset timer Backlight Remote start Calibrate guide Proportion 26 Installation 365 001 ...

Page 27: ... more installation help on www flymo com Select country then enter the supportpages for more information and videos Note The default settings for the robotic lawnmower have been chosen to work in as many different gardens as possible The settings only need to be adjusted when special installation conditions exist 3 17 1 Open and level area Area 150 m2 Timer 07 00 17 00 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Fri...

Page 28: ...he working area can easi ly be reached by the robotic lawn mower following the guide wire out from the charging station select Pro portion Often Make sure guide wire is laid according to recommendations in Laying and connecting the guide wire on page 18 3 17 5 U shaped garden linked with a narrow passage Area 200 m2 1 5 m 5 ft Timer 07 00 22 00 Monday Wednesday Friday Remote start Medium Proportio...

Page 29: ...se locate the charging station from the right hand side of the working area Select Proportion Rarely as the right hand area is a small fraction of the to tal area Make sure guide wire is laid according to recommendations in Laying and connecting the guide wire on page 18 3 17 7 A secondary area Area 200 50 m2 Timer 07 00 18 00 Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Remote start Rarely factory setting Prop...

Page 30: ...mower to the charging station It remains here until another operation mode is selected The text HOME is shown in the operation window When the battery is fully charged the robotic lawnmower will remain parked in the charging station The robotic lawnmower will not leave the charging station and begin mowing again until the operation selection is altered to AUTO The Home setting is also used after a...

Page 31: ...lse that could be damaged by the rotating blades on the lawn The factory setting for the timer is 07 00 22 00 and it allows mowing every day of the week However the robotic lawnmower will not operate during the built in standby period 4 6 3 Example 1 The times used in this example are applicable to Flymo 1200R but the principle is the same for other models Timer setting Period 1 07 00 22 00 Active...

Page 32: ...de the robotic lawnmower in as far as possible to ensure proper contact between the robotic lawnmower and the charging station See contact and charging strips in Product overview on page 5 3 The display shows a message that charging is in progress 4 8 Adjust the cutting height The cutting height can be varied from MIN 2 cm to MAX 5 cm To adjust the cutting height 1 Press the STOP button to stop th...

Page 33: ...0 2 Lift the robotic lawnmower onto its side 3 Clean the blade disc and chassis using for example a dish brush At the same time check that the blade disc rotates freely in relation to the foot guard Also check that the blades are intact and can pivot freely If long grass or other objects find their way in these may impede the blade disc Even a slight braking effect leads to a higher consumption of...

Page 34: ...for the robotic lawnmower are shorter than normal between charges this indicates that the battery is getting old and eventually needs replacing The battery is fine as long as the robotic lawnmower maintains a well cut lawn 5 4 1 Replacing the battery WARNING Use only original batteries recommended by the manufacturer Product safety cannot be guaranteed with other than original batteries Do not use...

Page 35: ...des the following Thorough cleaning of the body the chassis the blade disc and all other moving parts Testing of the mower s function and components Checking and if required replacement of wear items such as blades and bearings Testing the mower s battery capacity as well as a recommendation to replace battery if necessary If necessary the local Flymo representative can also update the robotic law...

Page 36: ...s not connected Check the wall socket connection and wheth er an earth fault breaker has tripped or not Check that the low voltage cable is connected to the charging station The boundary wire is not connected to the charging station Check that the boundary wire connector is fit ted properly to the charging station Replace connectors if damaged See Connecting the boundary wire on page 17 Boundary w...

Page 37: ...arging station on page 39 Wrong PIN Wrong PIN code has been entered Five at tempts are permitted and the keypad is then blocked for five minutes Enter the correct PIN code Contact your lo cal Flymo representative if you forget the PIN code Wheel motor overloa ded right The robotic lawnmower has got caught in something Free the robotic lawnmower and rectify the reason for the lack of drive If it is...

Page 38: ...ng to the Standby time table This behaviour is normal and no action is re quired See Timer and Standby on page 31 Lifted The lift sensor has been activated as the mower has become trapped Free the mower Collision sensor prob lem front rear Mower body can not move freely around its chassis Check that the mower body can move freely around its chassis Wheel drive problem right left Grass or other obj...

Page 39: ...ire on page 17 Break in the boundary loop Find out where the break is Replace the damaged section of the boundary wire with a new loop wire and splice using an original coupler See Find breaks in the loop wire on page 41 Yellow flashing light The guide wire is not connected to the charg ing station Check that the guide wire connector is prop erly connected to the charging station See Laying and co...

Page 40: ...ng the working time See Timer on page 21 Dull blades Replace all the blades and screws so that the rotating parts are balanced See Replace the blades on page 33 Long grass in relation to the set cutting height Increase the cutting height and then succes sively lower Accumulation of grass by the blade disc or around the motor shaft Check that the blade disc rotates freely and easily If not screw of...

Page 41: ... a pair of pliers or that a coupler of lower quality than the original coupler has been used Please first check all known splices before further troubleshooting is done A wire break can be located by gradually halving the distance of the loop where the break may have occurred until there is only a very short section of the wire left The following method does not work if ECO mode is activated Make ...

Page 42: ...pected wire section and check again if the indicator lamp is green Continue until only a very short section of the wire remains which is the difference between a solid green light and a flashing blue light Then follow instruction in step 5 below 4 If indicator lamp still flashes blue in step 3 above Put L and GUIDE back in their original positions Then switch R and GUIDE If indicator lamp now is l...

Page 43: ...y is not fully charged it can be damaged and in certain cases be rendered useless 7 2 2 The charging station Store the charging station and power supply indoors The boundary wire and the guide wire can be left in the ground 1 Disconnect the charging station power supply 2 Release the connector lock and pull the connector out 3 Disconnect the boundary and guide wire contacts from the charging stati...

Page 44: ...WA dB A 2 Guaranteed sound power noise level dB A 58 Sound pressure noise level at the operator s ear dB A 3 45 Mowing Flymo 1200R Cutting system 3 pivoted cutting blades Blade motor speed rpm 2900 Power consumption during cutting W 20 20 Cutting height cm 2 5 Cutting width cm 17 Narrowest possible passage cm 90 Maximum angle for cutting area 25 Maximum angle for boundary wire 15 Maximum length bo...

Page 45: ... station IPX1 Power supply IPX4 Full compatibility cannot be guaranteed between the robotic lawnmower and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls radio transmitters hearing loops buried electric animal fencing or similar 365 001 Technical data 45 ...

Page 46: ...ater seepage from underneath the robotic lawnmower This damage is normally caused by cleaning or irrigation systems or holes hollows in the working area when pools of water are formed when it rains Damage caused by lightning Damage caused by improper battery storage or battery handling Damage caused by using a battery that is not a Flymo original battery Damage caused by not using Flymo original s...

Page 47: ...ise emissions from outdoor equipment 2000 14 EC See also Technical data on page 44 for information regarding noise emissions and the cutting width The notified body 0404 SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB Fyrisborgsgatan 3 SE 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has issued a report regarding the assessment of conformity according to annex VI to the Council s Directive of May 8 2000 relating to noise emissions into the...

Page 48: ...re names are registered trademarks of Flymo S A The Husqvarna UK policy of continuous improvement and updating means that specifications can be altered without prior notice All measurements quoted are approximate www flymo com F y l mo Original instructions 1159064 26 2017 09 21 ...

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