User manual HUSQVARNA 260 ACX

[. . . ] h u sqvarna AUTOMOWE R ® 260 ACX ope r ator’s man ual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 2 Symbols on Automower® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] For example, the quality of your lawn will improve if it is mown every other day instead of 12 hours each day. In addition, the grass benefits from resting completely during at least a three-day period once a month. 4. 3 Using the SMS feature For increased control of the Automower® there is an SMS feature (see 6. 6 Settings (4) on page 54) which allows the mower to communicate with its operator. When the mower for some reason requires assistance, it will send an SMS message to a predefined mobile phone. The card is usually purchased by the end customer and subsequently assembled in the mower by the dealer. The SIM card and the assembly of it is not included in the mower price. 4. 4 Starting Automower® 1. The default setting for the theft prevention function Time lock (4-1-2) on Automower® is active. The function requires the PIN code to be stated each time the main switch is moved to the ON position when this is not done correctly the mower will stop mowing after the set number of days and will not start again until the correct PIN code has been entered. Close the cover. ON OFF The message Starting is shown on the display. 5 beeps are heard over 2 seconds when the blade disc starts. 38 - English 4. Automower® stops, the blade motor stops and the control panel cover opens. 4. 6 Restart Restart within 20 seconds 1. Automower® starts automatically. Restart after more than 20 seconds If more than 20 seconds has elapsed since the last time the STOP button or the keypad was pressed it is not possible to start Automower® by just closing the cover. Close the control panel cover. 4. 7 Switching off Automower® 1. Set the main switch to the OFF position. ON Always switch off Automower® using the main switch if you intend to perform maintenance or move the mower outside of the working area. OFF English - 39 4. USE 4. 8 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height can be varied from MIN (0. 8" (2 cm)) to MAX (2. 5" (6 cm)). If the grass is long it is appropriate to let Automower® start mowing at the MAX cutting height. Once the grass is shorter, you can gradually lower the cutting height. Open the cutting height adjustment cover: Press down the catch button and then open the cover. 3. Turn the knob to the required position. The selected position is the marking on the knob that aligns with the arrow on the body. • Turn anticlockwise to lower the cutting height. 4. Close the cover. Control panel All forms of commands and settings for Husqvarna Automower® are made via the control panel. All functions are accessed via a number of menus. The control panel consists of a display and a keypad. All information is shown on the display and all input is done using the buttons. Main menu Commands Timer Installation Settings The main page shows the main menu, cursor, clock, selected operating mode, number of mowing hours, clock icon, program selection and battery status. • • • • • The main menu is the uppermost level in the entire menu structure. [. . . ] Check that Automower® has docked correctly in the charging station. Place Automower® in the charging station and check that the charging strips and contact strips make good contact. Remove the object. No contact in charging station Charging station blocked Automower® makes poor contact with the contact strips in the charging station. The contact between the charging strips and contact strips may be poor and Automower® has made a number of charging attempts. [. . . ]