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4.3.1 Main area
Main area is the standard operating mode where the
product mows and charges automatically.
4.3.2 Secondary area
To mow secondary areas the operating mode
Secondary area must be selected. In this mode, the
operator must move the product manually between the
main area and the secondary area. The product mows
for a selected period of time or until the battery is empty.
When the battery is empty, the product stops and the
message Needs manual charging shows in the product
display. Put the product in the charging station to charge
the battery. When the battery is charged, the product
moves out of the charging station and stops. The
product is now prepared to start operation, but needs
confirmation from the operator first. In the Secondary
area
mode, the product operates for a selected period of
time or until the battery is empty.
Note:
If you want to cut the main area after the battery
is charged, set the product to
Main area
mode before
you put the product in the charging station.
4.3.3 Park
Operating mode Park means that the product returns to
the charging station where it remains until a different
operating mode is selected.
4.3.4 Park / Schedule
Operating mode Park / Schedule means that the product
goes back to the charging station where it stays until the
next schedule. If the product has operated the maximum
cutting time for the day, it will start to operate again the
next day. Refer to
Make an estimate of the necessary
operating time on page 23 .
4.3.5 Override schedule
Select
Override schedule
to temporarily override the
schedule settings. You can select to override the
schedule settings for 3 hours. The product can not be
set to cut more than the maximum cutting time for each
day.
4.3.6 Spot cutting
The
Spot cutting
function is activated with the START
button and is useful for quickly mowing an area where
the grass has been mown less than in other parts of the
yard. You must manually move the product to the
chosen area.
Spot cutting means that the product mows in a spiral
pattern in order to cut the grass in the area where it was
started. When this is done, the product automatically
switches back to
Main area
or
Secondary area
.
4.4 To stop the product
1. Push the STOP button on top of the product.
The product stops and the blade motor stops.
4.5 To switch off the product
1. Push the STOP button.
2. Open the hatch.
3. Push the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds.
4. The product shuts down.
5. Check that the indicator lamp on the keypad is not
lit.
4.6 To charge the battery
WARNING:
Only charge the product
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.
When the product is new or has been stored for a long
period, the battery can be empty and needs to be
charged before starting. In the
Main area
mode, the
product automatically alternates between mowing and
charging.
1.
Push the ON/OFF for 3 seconds button to start the
product.
2. Place the product in the charging station. Slide the
product in as far as possible to ensure proper
contact between the product and the charging
station. Refer to contact and charging plates in
Product overview on page 4
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