Husqvarna Solar Mower, Operator'S Manual

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It is possible with paths that are on the same level as the lawn
to allow the Solar Mower to drive a little way onto the path and
thereby not leaving an uncut area. Lay the boundary wire 10 cm
from the edge of the path.
Long narrow passages should be at least 2 m wide, i.e. 140 cm
between the wires, to give the Solar Mower enough space to
make its way through.
The Solar Mower can mow areas with an incline of up to around
15° (27 cm difference in height per metre). Steeper areas must
be delimited by the boundary wire. If the optional weights are
fitted (article number 535 09 11-01, the mower can tackle
inclines slightly steeper than 15°. You should however avoid
laying the boundary wire on a downslope. When the grass is
wet the mower may slip if the slope is too steep, and it might
have problems reversing when it reaches the wire.
Lay the boundary wire and fasten it to the ground with staples
so that there is no risk that the blades will cut through the wire.
Allow the Solar Mower to work for one week, then decide
whether you need to adjust the route of the wire. After a few
weeks the lawn will have woven itself over the wire so that you
cannot see it. The boundary wire can also be buried at a depth
of 2-5 cm (maximum 20 cm).
Metallic objects can disrupt the boundary signal. Consequently
the boundary wire should not be routed close to iron fences,
metal manhole covers, electrical or telecom cables. In these
cases it’s sufficient for the wire to be routed 30 cm from this
type of obstacle. However, in some cases, e.g. by electric
fences, the distance may need to be greater. If the Solar Mower
regularly stops at a certain point on the lawn and signals that it
cannot detect the boundary wire (LED 6 remains lit) this is
probably due to such a disruption.
If the wire needs to be joined this must be carried out so that
the connection is waterproof. The best contact is obtained if the
joint is soldered and then insulated by a shrink-tube. You can
also use Husqvarna’s connector, article number 535 04 43-01,
which does not require soldering.
≥
2 m
Delimiting areas within the mowing area
It’s possible, if required, to delimit sections within the mowing
area, for example flowerbeds, fountains, etc. Route the boundary
wire out to the section, around the section and then back along
the same route as the boundary wire was taken out. It is
extremely important that the boundary wire is routed in the right
direction around the section. The right direction means that the
boundary wire must never cross itself. The same instructions also
apply when the boundary wire is routed on to a section that is
outside of the first delimited section. The wires should be laid
right next to each other. If the wires are stapled down they
should both be secured under the same staples.
If the Solar Mower’s working area runs alongside water, a drive
or a path, for example, the boundary wire must be
supplemented by a line of posts, raised edging or a fence with a
height of at least 15 cm. This is an additional safety measure to
prevent the Solar Mower escaping from its working area if the
boundary wire is installed incorrectly.
Trees, bushes and the like that can withstand the chassis driving
against them do not need to be delimited by the boundary wire.
The Solar Mower will reverse anyway when it hits an obstacle.
However, these obstacles must be higher than the front edge of
the chassis, that is, approx. 10 cm. Likewise, gently sloping
obstacles, such as stones or large trees with raised roots,
should be limited or removed. Otherwise the Solar Mower can
glide up onto such obstacles and the blades can be damaged.
Connecting the generator
The generator should be placed at least 40 cm outside of the
mowing area, otherwise the Solar Mower will collide with the
generator. The boundary wire running to the generator should
either be secured using staples or buried, otherwise the Solar
Mower might cut through the wire. The distance between the
wires leading to the generator should be kept to a minimum. If
they are stapled down they should both be secured under the
same staples. Strip the boundary wire at both ends and connect
to the generator. You can test whether the boundary wire
makes a circuit and that the generator works by using the test
switch under the generator. When the switch is switched on a
signal will be heard. When the signal is heard the circuit has
been made and the signal has sufficient strength.
It is important that the right wire end is connected to the correct
terminal. When the wire has been connected place the Solar
Mower in the mowing area, switch on the power switch and
enter your code, see
chapter “Start and stop”
. Fold down the
rear solar panel, the Solar Mower should then signal with 5
beeps. If it then signals with three beeps per second and the
LEDs indicate that the Solar Mower is outside the working area
(LED 4 flashing), swap the wire connections to the generator
and repeat the test.
INSTALLATION
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