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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction and safety .............................................................. 5

1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 5
1.2 Symbols on Automower® ......................................................... 6
1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual .......................................... 7
1.4 Safety instructions ........................................................................ 8
2. Presentation .................................................................................. 11
2.1 Automower®, what’s what? ................................................... 12
2.2 Function of Automower® ......................................................... 13
2.3 Search method ............................................................................ 16
2.4 More than one Automower® in a garden ............................ 17
2.5 One Automower® in several gardens .................................. 17
2.6 GPS communication unit .......................................................... 17
3. Installation ..................................................................................... 18
3.1 Preparations ................................................................................. 18
3.2 Installation of the charging station ....................................... 19
3.3 Charging the battery .................................................................. 23
3.4 Installation of the boundary wire ........................................... 24
3.5 Connecting the boundary wire .............................................. 32
3.6 Checking the installation ......................................................... 34
3.7 Linking Automower® to the charging station .................... 34
3.8 Installation of the guide wire .................................................. 35
3.9 Activate the GPS anti-theft protection area ........................ 40
4. Use .................................................................................................... 41
4.1 Charging a discharged battery ............................................... 41
4.2 Using the timer ............................................................................ 42
4.3 Using GPS-communication .................................................... 42
4.4 Starting Automower® ................................................................ 44
4.5 Stopping Automower® .............................................................. 45
4.6 Restart ............................................................................................ 45
4.7 Switching off Automower® ...................................................... 46
4.8 Adjusting the cutting height ..................................................... 46
5. Control panel ................................................................................ 47
5.1 Shortcuts ....................................................................................... 48
5.2 Select .............................................................................................. 49
5.3 Numbers ........................................................................................ 49
5.4 Main switch ................................................................................... 49
6. Menu functions ............................................................................ 50
6.1 Main menu .................................................................................... 50
6.2 Automower® main menu, menu overview .......................... 51
6.3 Commands (1) ............................................................................. 52
6.4 Timer (2) ........................................................................................ 52
6.5 Installation (3) .............................................................................. 54
6.6 Settings (4) ................................................................................... 60
7. Garden example .......................................................................... 64
8. Maintenance .................................................................................. 68
8.1 Battery ............................................................................................ 68
8.2 Winter storage ............................................................................. 69
8.3 Service ........................................................................................... 70
8.4 After winter storage .................................................................... 70
8.5 Cleaning ........................................................................................ 70
8.6 Replacing the blades ................................................................ 72
8.7 In the event of a thunderstorm ............................................... 72
8.8 Transport and moving ............................................................... 73
9. Trouble shooting ........................................................................ 74
9.1 Fault messages ........................................................................... 74
9.2 Fault symptom ............................................................................. 77
10. Technical data ........................................................................... 78
11. Guarantee terms ....................................................................... 80
12. Environmental information .................................................. 81
12.1 Removing the battery for recycling ..................................... 81
13. EU declaration of conformity .............................................. 82
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY
1. Introduction and safety

1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally
high quality product. To get the best results from your
Husqvarna Automower® requires knowledge of its
function. This Operator's manual contains important
information about the mower, how you install it and
how you use it.
The following system is used in the Operator's manual
to make this easier:
• Italic content indicates one of the following:
• It is shown in the mower's display
• It is an SMS via a mobile phone
• It is a reference to a another section in the
operator's manual.
• Words written in bold are one of the buttons on
the mower's keypad.
• Words written in UPPERCASE and italics refer to
the position of the main switch and the different
operating modes on the mower.
Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product
development and therefore reserves the right to modify
the design and appearance and function of products
without prior notice.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read through the Operator’s Manual carefully
and understand the content before using
your Automower®. 1001-003
1001 0
WARNING
Automower® can be dangerous if

incorrectly used.
WARNING
Never use the robotic lawnmower

when persons, especially children, or
pets, are in the cutting area.
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1.2 Symbols on Automower®

These symbols can be found on the lawn mover. Study
them carefully so you understand their significance.
• Read through the Operator’s Manual carefully
and understand the content before using your
Automower®.
1001-003
• The warnings and safety instructions in this

Operator’s Manual must be carefully followed if
the mower is to be used safely and efficiently.
1001-002
• Automower® can only start when the main switch

is moved to the ON position and the correct PIN
code has been entered. Inspection and/or
maintenance must be carried out with the main
switch set to OFF.
3012-1085
• Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating

blades. Never place your hands or feet close to
or under the body when Automower® is in
operation.
3012-663
• Do not ride on Automower®.
3012-665
• Noise emission to surroundings. The machine's

emission is specified in chapter Technical data
and on label.
1001-153b
• This product conforms to the applicable

EU Directives.
6001-024
• This product contains components tested
according to FCC (complete system not tested).
3012-1108
• It is not permitted to dispose of this product as

normal household waste when it has reached the
end of its useful life. Ensure that the product is
recycled in accordance with local legal
requirements.
3012-689
• Never use running water to clean the robotic

lawn mower.
3012-577
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• 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.
1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s

Manual
These symbols can be found in the Operator’s 3012-1351
Manual. Study them carefully so you understand their

significance.
• Inspection and/or maintenance must be carried
out with the main switch set to OFF.
OFF
3012-288
• Always wear protective gloves when working

with the mower’s underframe.
3012-272
• Never use a high-pressure washer or even

running water to clean Automower®.
3012-271
• A warning box indicates a risk of personal injury

exist, especially when the stated instructions are WARNING
not followed.
Xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxx.
• An information box indicates a risk of material

damage exist, especially when the stated IMPORTANT INFORMATION
instructions are not followed. The box is also Xxxxxx xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxx xxx.
used where there is a risk of user error.
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1.4 Safety instructions
Use
• This robotic lawn mower is designed to mow
grass in open and level ground areas. It may only
be used with the equipment recommended by
the manufacturer. All other types of use are
incorrect. The manufacturer’s instructions with 1001-003
regard to operation, maintenance and repair

must be followed precisely.
• Never use the robotic lawnmower when persons,
especially children, or pets, are in the cutting area.
If there are persons, or pets, in the cutting area it is
recommended that the lawnmower be
programmed for use during hours when the area is
free from persons, e.g. at night. See Timer (2).
• The robotic lawn mower 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 robotic lawn
mower.
• It is not permitted to modify the original design of
Automower®. 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 and cause the mower to
stop.
• Start Automower® according to the instructions.
When the main switch is in the ON position;
make sure you keep your hands and feet away
from the rotating blades. Never put your hands
and feet under the mower.
• Never lift up Automower® or carry it around when 3012-396
the main switch is in the ON position.

• Do not let persons who do not know how
Automower® works and behaves use the mower.
• The robotic lawnmower must never be allowed to
collide with persons or other living creatures. If a
person or other living creature comes in the
lawnmower's way it shall be stopped 3012-663
immediately. See Stopping Automower®.

• Do not put anything on top of Automower® or its
charging station.
• Do not allow Automower® to be used with a
defective blade disc or body. Neither should it be
used with defective blades, screws, nuts or cables.
• Do not use Automower® if the main switch does
not work.
• Always switch off Automower® using the main

switch when you do not intend to use the mower.
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Automower® can only start when the main switch

is moved to the ON position and the correct PIN
code has been entered.
• Automower® must never be used at the same time
as a sprinkler. In this case use the timer function,
see 6.4 Timer (2) on page 52, so the mower and
sprinkler never run simultaneously.
• The built-in alarm is very loud. Be careful,
especially if the robotic lawnmower is handled
indoors.
Transport
The original packaging should be used when
transporting Automower® over long distances.
To safely move from or within the working area:
1. Press the STOP button to stop the mower.
If the anti-theft alarm (see page 62) is activated;
enter the first digit of the PIN code.
You select the four digit PIN code when you start
the mower for the first time, see page 34.
2. Move the main switch to the OFF position if you 3012-388
intend to carry the mower.

3. Carry the mower by the handle at the rear under
the mower. Carry the mower with the blade disc
away from the body.
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Maintenance
WARNING ON
When the mower is turned upside
down the main switch must always
be set to the OFF position.
OFF
The main switch should be set to the
OFF position during all work on the
mower’s underframe, such as
cleaning or replacing the blades.
3012-409
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• Inspect Automower® each week and replace any

damaged or worn parts.
Check especially that the blades and blade disc
are not damaged. Replace all blades and screws
at the same time if necessary so that the rotating
parts are balanced, see 8. Maintenance on
page 68.
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2. PRESENTATION
2. Presentation
This chapter contains information you should be aware
of when planning the installation.
An installation of Husqvarna Automower® includes four
main components:
Automower®, an automatic lawn mower that mows
the lawn by moving in essentially an irregular pattern.
The mower is powered by a maintenance-free
battery.
3012-900
Charging station, where your Automower® returns

when the charge level in the battery becomes too
low.
The charging station has three functions:
• To send control signals along the boundary wire.
• To send out signals so Automower® finds the
charging station.
• To charge Automower® battery.
3012-860
Transformer, which is connected between the

charging station and a 230V wall socket. The
transformer is connected to the wall socket via an
integrated power cord and to the charging station via
a 20 m long low voltage cable. The low voltage cable
must not be extended. The low voltage cable must
not be shortened nor extended.
3012-1029
Wire, laid in a loop around Automower®’s working

area. The boundary wire is laid around the edges of
the lawn and around objects and plants that the
mower must not run into. The wire is also used for
any guide wires. Contact your dealer to purchase a
cable with the right length.
3012-221
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2. PRESENTATION
2.1 Automower®, what’s what?

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8 10
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15
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The numbers in the picture correspond to:
1. Charging strip 15. Blade disc

2. Cutting height adjustment cover 16. Charging station
3. Catch button to open the cutting height adjustment 17. Contact strips
cover 18. LED for operation check of the boundary wire
4. Ultrasonic sensors 19. Loop wire for the boundary wire and guide wire
5. Drive wheel 20. Transformer with power cord
6. Body 21. Low voltage cable
7. Stop button 22. Staples
8. Keypad 23. Connector for the loop wire
9. Display 24. Screws for securing the charging station
10. Main switch 25. Measurement gauge for help when installing the
11. Front wheel boundary wire
12. Handle 26. Solderless coupler for the loop wire
13. Chassis box with electronics, battery and motors 27. Operator’s Manual
14. Skid plate 28. Extra blades
29. Alarm decal
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2. PRESENTATION
2.2 Function of Automower®
Capacity
Automower® is recommended for lawns up to 6000 m2
+/-20%.
How large an area is mown depends primarily on the
condition of the blades and the type of grass, growth
rate and humidity. The shape of the garden is also
significant. If the garden mainly consists of open
lawns, Automower® can mow more per hour than if the
garden consists of several small lawns separated by
trees, flower beds and passages.
How long Automower® mows and recharges can vary
depending on, among others, the ambient
temperature. Up to around 25 ˚C, a fully charged
Automower® will mow for approx. 80 minutes,
depending on the age of the battery and how thick the
grass is. Then the mower will charge for approx. 40
minutes
Above 25 °C both the mowing and charging times
gradually drop.
Mowing technique
The mowing system used by Automower® is based on
an effective and energy efficient principle. Unlike
normal lawn mowers, Automower® cuts the grass
instead of striking it off.
We recommend you allow Automower® to mainly mow
in dry weather to obtain the best possible result.
Automower® can even mow in the rain, however, wet
grass easily collects on the mower and the risk of
slipping on steep slopes is greater.
If there is risk for thunder, the transformer should be
disconnected from the power, and the boundary wire
and the guide wire from the charging station.
The blades must be in good condition to obtain the
best mowing result. In order to keep the blades sharp
for as long as possible it is important to keep the lawn
free from branches, small stones and other objects.
Replace the blades regularly for the best mowing
result. It is very easy to replace the blades. See 8.6
Replacing the blades.
3020-002
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2. PRESENTATION
Working method
Automower® automatically mows the lawn.
It continuously combines mowing and charging.
The charging station sends out a signal that
Automower® can sense at a distance of 6 - 7 metres.
The mower starts to search for the charging station
when the battery charge becomes too low.
Automower® does not mow when it is searching for
the charging station.
When Automower® searches for the charging station
it uses one or more of three different search methods:
Irregular, Follow boundary wire and Follow guide
wire. For more information about the search methods,
see 2.3 Search method on page 16 and Follow loop 3012-510
in (3-2-2) on page 56.

When the battery is charged the mower reverses,
turns around and leaves the charging station in a
randomly selected direction within the exit sector
90° - 270°.
To make it easier for Automower® to reach all parts of
the garden you can manually set how the mower will
leave the charging station, see 6.5 Installation (3) on
page 54.
Automower® is equipped with ultrasonic sensors that
effectively sensor both fixed and moving obstacles
that the mower is subjected to. When faced with an
obstacle, the mower slows down to avoid
3012-902
unnecessarily hard collisions. When Automower®
body hits an obstacle, the mower reverses and
selects a new direction.
Two additional sensors, one on the front and one on
the back of the Automower®, will sense when the
mower is approaching the boundary wire.
Automower® overruns the wire by up to
27 centimetres before it turns. The overrun length can
be set, see Drive past wire (3-4-2) on page 60.
3012-903
The STOP button on the top of Automower® is mainly

used to stop the mower when it’s running. When the
STOP button is pressed a cover opens, behind which
there is a control panel. The STOP button remains
depressed until the cover is closed again. This acts
as start inhibitor.
3012-388
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2. PRESENTATION
The control panel on the top of Automower® is where

you manage all the mower settings. The main switch
is also located on the control panel. Open the control
panel cover by pressing down the STOP button.
When the main switch is turned ON for the first time,
a start-up sequence begins which includes: selection
of the language, time format, date format and four
digit PIN code, plus setting of the time and date, see
page 34.
The selected PIN code must then be entered each 3012-904
time the main switch is moved to the ON position.
This theft-prevention function is called Time
lock(4-1-2) and Automower® has this function activated
as a default setting. The function also means that the
mower stops mowing after a set number of days and
will not continue until the correct PIN code has been
entered. The function can be deactivated or changed
as required. For more information about Time
lock(4-1-2), see page 61.
Automower® can enter a sleep mode to save power.
The display on the control panel is then completely
dimmed.
The sleep mode is activated 25 minutes after the
STOP button has been pressed and then not reset to
the operating mode. Automower® is then activated by
switching the main switch off and on.
The sleep mode can also be activated in the event of
a fault occurring during mowing or charging and
which is not rectified within 25 minutes. Automower® 3012-400
is then activated by pressing the STOP button.
Movement pattern
The mower’s movement pattern is irregular and is
determined by Automower® itself. A movement
pattern is never repeated. This mowing system
means the lawn is mown equally without any mowing
lines.
3012-695
If Automower® enters an area where it senses the

grass is longer than earlier, it can change the
movement pattern. It can then mow in a square
pattern to cover the area of longer grass more
systematically.
When Automower® mows in a square pattern, this is
known as square mode cutting. The mower must
have been operational for more than 6 hours in order
for Automower® to start square mode cutting.
3012-696
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2. PRESENTATION
2.3 Search method

Automower® can be set to search for the charging
station in three different ways. Using the setting
options the three search methods can be combined to
optimise the search for the charging station. The
required search method or methods depends on the
shape of the garden.
Search method 1: Irregular

Automower® runs irregularly until it finds the charging
station.
This search method is best for an installation that has
an open lawn and no narrow passages (narrower
than about 3 metres).
The advantage of this search method is that there is
no risk of leaving tracks in the grass after the mower.
The disadvantage is that the search times can be
somewhat longer. 3012-483
Search method 2: Follow boundary wire

Automower® runs irregularly until it reaches the
boundary wire. The mower then follows the boundary
wire in to the charging station.
This search method is best for an installation that has an
open lawn with wide passages (wider than about
3 metres) and no, or only a small, island.
The advantage of this search method is that the search
times are generally short.
The disadvantage is that tracks can be formed to a
3012-484
certain extent in the grass behind the mower. Problems
can also arise if there are narrow passages or a large
number of islands, for example, bushes. Automower®
circles an island roughly twice, which can take a long time
and create tracks.
Search method 3: Follow guide wire

Automower® runs irregularly until it reaches the guide
wire. The mower then follows the guide wire in to the
charging station.
The guide wire is an extra wire that is laid from the
charging station, out towards a remote part of the
working area or through a narrow passage and is then
connected to the boundary wire. Up to two guide wires
can be installed for 265 ACX. For more information, see
3.8 Installation of the guide wire on page 35.
This search method is best for an installation that has
numerous or large islands, narrow passages or steep
slopes.
3012-677
The advantage of this search method is that the search
times are generally short.
The disadvantage is that the mower can leave tracks in
the grass along the length of the guide wire.
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2. PRESENTATION
2.4 More than one Automower® in

a garden
If you install more than one Automower® in the same
area of lawn, each mower must have its own PIN code.
A complete installation, including charging station, is
required for each mower. The boundary wires for the
different installations can be routed next to each other.
Contact your dealer for further information.
2.5 One Automower® in several

gardens
One Automower® can easily be used for more than one
garden, where each garden has its own charging
station and boundary wire. The mower can then have
the same PIN code for all gardens.
Contact your dealer for further information.
2.6 GPS communication unit

Automower® GPS communication unit contains two
main functions;
1. The SMS feature allows you to communicate with
the Automower® via SMS. In this way, one can
alter settings as well as start and stop the mower
remotely and as required. The mower sends an
SMS if it should stop working.
2. GPS anti-theft protection offers increased
protection and control of the Automower®. If the
mower is moved outside the preset protection
area, an SMS alert message is sent. New SMS
are sent with updated location details as the
Automower® is moved. The movement can be
followed using an online map service by entering
the positioning data provided in the SMS.
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3. INSTALLATION
3. Installation
This chapter describes how you install Husqvarna
Automower®. Before starting the installation read the
previous chapter 2. Presentation.
Read the whole of this chapter too before starting the
installation. How the installation is made also affects
how well Automower® will work. It is therefore important
to plan the installation carefully.
Planning is simplified if you make a sketch of the
working area, including all obstacles. This makes it
easier to see the ideal positions for the charging
station, boundary wire and guide wire, if used. Draw on
the sketch how the boundary wire and the guide wire, if
used, should be routed.
Carry out the installation in the following steps:
3.1 Preparations.
3.2 Installation of the charging station.
3.3 Charging the battery.
3.4 Installation of the boundary wire.
3.5 Connecting the boundary wire.
3.6 Checking the installation.
3.7 Linking Automower® to the charging station.
3.8 Installation of the guide wire.
To carry out a complete start-up of Automower® the
charging station must be in position and connected, the
boundary wire connected, and the mower connected to
the charging station. If you would like to start the
mower without having completed the full boundary
installation, you can connect a temporary short loop
around the mower.
3.1 Preparations
1. If the lawn in the proposed working area is taller
than 10 cm, mow it using a normal lawn mower.
Then collect the clippings.
2. Read carefully through all the steps before the
installation.
3. Check that all parts for the installation are
included:
The numbers in brackets refer to the detail
diagram 2.1 Automower®, what’s what? on
page 12.
• Operator’s Manual (27)
• Automower®
• Charging station (16)
3012-1028
• Transformer (20)
• Low voltage cable (21)
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3. INSTALLATION
• Screws for the charging station (24)

• Measurement gauge (25)
• Connector for the loop wire (23)
• Solderless coupler for the loop wire (26)
Contact your dealer to purchase the following
installation material:
• Loop wire for the boundary wire and guide wire
(19)
• Staples (22)
During installation you will also need:
• Hammer/plastic mallet to simplify putting the
staples in the ground.
• Combination pliers for cutting the boundary
wire and pressing the contact units together.
• Polygrip (for pressing the couplers together).
• Edge cutter/straight spade if the boundary wire
must be buried.
3.2 Installation of the charging 3018-057
station
Best charging station location

Take the following aspects into consideration when
identifying the best location for the charging station:
• Allow for 3 metres of free space in front of the
charging station
• Close to a wall socket. The supplied low voltage
cable is 20 metres long.
• A level surface to place the charging station on.
• Protection from water spray for instance from
irrigation
• Protection from direct sunlight
• Place in the lower part of a working area that
has a major slope
• Possible requirement to keep the charging
station out of sight for outsiders
• Any aesthetic preferences
For examples of where best to install the charging
station, see 7. Garden example on page 64.
If you are going to install a guide wire, read 3.8
Installation of the guide wire, see page 35, before
choosing the position of the charging station.
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3. INSTALLATION
The charging station must be positioned with a great

deal of free area in front of it (at least 3 metres). It
should also be positioned centrally in the working
area so that Automower® can easily find the charging
station and quickly reach all parts of the working area.
It is a good idea to place the charging station in the
shadow. The battery is spared if it is charged in the
lowest possible ambient temperature.
3012-510
The charging station must be positioned on relatively

level ground. The height difference must not differ
more than 5 cm between the front and rear of the
charging station.
3012-554
The charging station must not be positioned so that

its plate bends.
3012-532
Consider the distance to a wall socket when choosing

the position. The charging station should be
connected to a 230V wall socket via the low voltage
cable and transformer. The supplied low voltage
cable is 20 metres long.
Tip! It is possible to let the low voltage cable cross
the working area. It must then be either stapled down
or buried. In some cases there is a better positioning
option for the charging station than close to a house
wall or by the closest wall socket.
The low voltage cable must not under any 3012-1029
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circumstances be shortened or extended.
The transformer must be placed where it is well

ventilated and is not exposed to direct sunlight. It is
also beneficial if the transformer can be placed under a
roof.
The mains cable on the transformer must not
be replaced. In those cases the mains cable
has been damaged, the transformer must be
discarded and replaced by a new one.
It is recommended to use an earth fault-breaker when

connecting the transformer to the wall socket.
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3. INSTALLATION
The transformer shall be mounted on a vertical

surface, for example a house wall. Mount the
transformer with screws in the two attachment points.
Securing screws are not included. Choose screws
suitable for the wall material.
Mount the transformer at a height such that there is
no risk the transformer can become submerged in
water (minimum 30 cm from the ground). The min 30cm/12”
transformer must never be placed on the ground.
3018-094
Do not put the charging station in a corner or pocket

in the working area.
3012-513
Avoid placing the charging station in a narrow

passage (narrower than about 3 metres).
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3012-515
Do not position the charging station so that the

mower can come closer than 3 metres behind the
charging station (for example on a narrow point). The
mower will not then find the charging station.
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3. INSTALLATION
Installation and connecting the charging

station
1. Position the charging station in a suitable spot.
2. Attach the charging station to the ground using
the supplied screws.
3. Ensure the screws are secured all the way down
in the countersink.
It is not permitted to make new holes in the
plate. Only the existing holes may be used to
secure the plate to the ground.
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4. Connect the low voltage cable to the charging

station.
Only use original cable and transformer.
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5. Connect the low voltage cable to the transformer.

The connectors may be slightly difficult to
connect, as they are moisture-proof.
6. Connect the transformer’s power cord to a 230V
wall socket. It is preferable to use an earth-fault
breaker as recommended.
3012-1031
Do not tread or walk on the charging station
plate.
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3. INSTALLATION
3.3 Charging the battery

Automower® is supplied with an uncharged battery. As
soon as the charging station is connected, it is possible
to charge the mower.
1. Set the main switch to the ON position.
2. Place Automower® in the charging station to
charge the battery while you are laying the
boundary wire.
From an uncharged state the battery takes about
1 to 2 hours until it is fully charged.
Automower® cannot be used before the 3012-906
installation is complete.
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3. INSTALLATION
3.4 Installation of the boundary wire

The boundary wire can be installed in one of the
following ways:
• Securing the wire to the ground with staples.
It is preferable to staple down the boundary cable, if you want to make adjustments to the boundary
wire during the first few weeks of operation.
• Bury the wire.
It is preferable to bury the boundary wire if you want to dethatch or aerate the lawn.
If necessary both methods can be combined so one part of the boundary wire is stapled down and the
remainder is buried.
Best position for the boundary wire

The boundary wire should be laid so it:
• Forms a loop around the working area for Automower®. Only an original boundary wire must be used.
This is tinned and has a high quality insulation to withstand the dampness in the ground.
• Maintains a maximum distance of 35 metres from Automower® in the entire working area.
• Ideally not longer than 500 metres. For installations where a longer boundary wire of up to 800 metres
is required, we recommend a Signal amplifier (522 42 58-01) which is available as an accessory.
• The boundary wire is laid at different distances from obstacles depending on what the working area
borders. The picture below shows how the boundary wire should be routed around the working area
and around obstacles.
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3. INSTALLATION
Boundaries for the working area

If a high obstacle, for example a wall or fence,
borders the working area, the boundary wire should
be laid 40 cm from the obstacle. This will prevent
Automower® from colliding with the obstacle and
reduce body wear.
3012-908
If the working area borders against a small ditch, for

example, a flower bed or a small elevation, e.g. a low
verge (3 - 5 cm), the boundary wire should be laid
35 cm inside the working area. This prevents the
wheels from driving into the ditch or up onto the
verge.
3012-909
If the working area borders against a flat path or the

like that lies level with the lawn, it is possible to allow
Automower® to run a little over the path. The
boundary wire should then be laid 10 cm from the
edge of the path.
3012-910
When the working area is divided by a flat slab path

that is level with the lawn, it is possible to allow
Automower® to run over the path. It can be an
advantage to lay the boundary wire under the slabs.
The boundary wire can also be laid in the joint
between the slabs.
Note! Automower® must never run over a gravel path
or similar material, which can damage the blades.
3012-911
Min.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 15cm
If the working area is adjacent to water
bodies, slopes or precipices, the boundary
wire should be supplemented with a fence or
the like. The height must then be at least 15
cm. This will prevent Automower® from
ending up outside the working area under
any circumstances.
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3. INSTALLATION
When Automower® searches for the charging station or

follows the loop according to the function Follow loop
(3-2) (see page 55), it runs along the side of the
boundary wire at a specific distance. The Corridor
width (3-2-3) function determines the distance from the
boundary wire that the mower shall run. It is
recommended to state as high a Corridor width value
as possible. A high Corridor width value reduces the
risk of tracks forming. For more information about
Corridor width (3-2-3), see page 57.
In exceptional cases Automower® can be set to
straddle the boundary wire, that is to say, half the
mower inside the loop and the other half outside. The
boundary wire must then be kept at a distance of
about 50 cm from all the boundaries of the working
area and from the edges of a passage.
Boundaries within the working area

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Use the boundary wire to demarcate areas inside the

working area by creating islands around obstacles
that can not withstand a collision, for example, flower
beds and fountains. Run the cable out to the area,
route it around the area to be demarcated and then
back along the same route. If staples are used, the
wire should be laid under the same staple on the
return route. When the boundary wire to and from the
island are close together, the mower can drive over
the wire.
Obstacles that can withstand a collision, for example,
trees or bushes higher than 15 cm, do not need to be
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demarcated by the boundary wire. Automower® will
turn when it collides with this type of obstacle.
However, for the most gentle and silent operation, it is
preferable to demarcate all fixed objects in and
around the working area.
Obstacles that slope slightly, for example, stones or
large trees with raised roots, should be demarcated
or removed. Automower® can otherwise slide up onto
this kind of obstacle causing the blades to be
damaged. 3012-913
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3. INSTALLATION
Secondary areas
It is recommended to create a secondary area when
the working area is made up of two areas that are
joined by a passage where the distance between the Secondary
boundary wires is less than 80 cm. Run the boundary area
wire then around the secondary area so that it forms
an island outside of the main area.
Automower® must be moved manually between the
main and secondary areas. Use the MAN operating
mode when Automower® shall mow a secondary
area.
Instead of creating an island with the existing
Main area
boundary wire, a secondary area generator can
ideally be used. A secondary area generator can be
purchased as an accessory. Contact your dealer for 3012-682
further information.
Passages when mowing

Long narrow passages and areas, narrower than
1.5 - 2 metres, should be avoided. When Automower®
mows there is a risk that it runs around in the passage
or area for a too long a period. The lawn will then look
flattened.
Passages when searching for the charging station

The distance between the boundary wires in a
passage must be at least 3 metres in order for Secondary
Automower® to follow the boundary wire through the area
Main area
passage without the need of changing the mower's
default settings. When the distance is less than
3 metres, there are two options available that permit
Automower® to run through the passage.
At least 3 m
1. Install a guide wire.
When the distance between the boundary wires
is less than 3 metres, it is recommended to
install a guide wire through the passage. For
more information about the guide wire, see 3.8
Installation of the guide wire on page 35. 3012-684
Usually the installation of the guide wire is the best

solution with narrow passages.
The narrowest passage that Automower® can run
through with the help of a guide wire is 80 cm
between the boundary wires.
2. Change the Corridor width setting (3-2-3).
When the distance between the boundary wires in
a narrow passage is more than 2 metres it is
possible for Automower® to run through the
passage if a low value is set for the Corridor width
(3-2-3) function (see page 57). However, a low
value involves a large risk of tracks forming along
the entire boundary wire.
The transition between a large area and a passage
should be, if possible, designed like a funnel, with
rounded corners, to make it easier for Automower® to
enter the passage.
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3. INSTALLATION
Slopes
The boundary wire can be laid across a slope that
slants less than 20 %.
3012-914
The boundary wire should not be laid across a slope

that is steeper than 20 %. There is a risk of
Automower® finding it difficult to turn there. The
mower will then stop and show the fault message
Outside working area. The risk is at its greatest in
damp weather conditions, as the wheels can slip on
the wet grass.
However, the boundary wire can be laid across a
slope steeper than 20 % when there is an obstacle
that Automower® can be permitted to collide with, for 3012-915
example, a fence or a dense hedge.
Automower® can mow areas inside
the working area that slope up to
35 cm per distance metre (35 %).
Areas that slope more must be
demarcated by the boundary wire.
When any part of the working area's
boundary slopes more than 20 cm
per distance metre (20 %), the
boundary wire must be routed about
40 cm in on flat ground before the
slope starts.
3012-916
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3. INSTALLATION
Laying out the boundary wire

Run the boundary wire around the working area, but
wait before connecting the wire to the charging
station.
3012-221
Extra wire must not be placed in coils outside
the boundary wire. This can disrupt
Automower®.
Tip! Use the supplied measurement gauge as a

guide when you lay out the boundary wire. This helps
you to easily set the correct distance between the
boundary wire and the boundary/obstacle. 3012-281
If you intend to staple down the boundary wire:

• Tip! Mow the lawn where the wire is to be laid
using a normal lawn mower or a trimmer. It will
then be easier to lay the wire close to the ground
and the risk of the mower cutting the wire off is
reduced.
• Make sure to lay the boundary wire tight to the
ground and secure the staples close together with
approximately 75 cm between each staple. The
wire must generally lie close to the ground so, as
not to be cut off before the grass roots have grown
over it.
• Use a hammer to knock down the staples in the
ground. Exercise care when knocking in the
staples and make sure the wire is not under
strain. Avoid forming the wire in sharp bends.
If you intend to bury the boundary wire:
• Make sure to place the boundary wire at least
1 cm and a maximum of 20 cm into the ground.
3012-745
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3. INSTALLATION
The boundary wire must not be crossed on the path

to and from an island.
Laying the boundary wire in towards the charging

3012-686
station
The boundary wire can be routed in several different
ways in towards the charging station. The best 1.
alternative is to route the wire completely outside the
charging station, see alternative 1. The wire can also
be placed under the charging station plate as shown
in alternative 2 in the illustration. However, the wire 2.
should not be placed outside alternative 2 because it
can then be difficult for Automower® to find the
charging station.
3012-865
When connecting to the charging station, the right

end of the boundary wire should be guided into the
right-hand hole and the cable's left end in the
left-hand hole.
3012-866
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3. INSTALLATION
Joining the boundary wire

If the boundary wire is not long enough and needs to
be spliced: Use original solderless coupler. It is
waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection.
Insert both wire ends in the coupler. Make sure the
wires are fully inserted in the coupler by checking that
the wire ends are visible through the transparent area
on the other side of the coupler. Now press down the
button on top of the coupler fully. Use a polygrip to
completely press down the button on the coupler.
Twisted cables, or a screw terminal
(chock-block), insulated with insulation tape
is not a satisfactory splice. Soil moisture will 3018-055
cause the conductors to oxidise and after a
while result in a broken circuit.
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3. INSTALLATION
3.5 Connecting the boundary wire

Connect the boundary wire to the charging station:
1. Lift up the cover on the charging station:
• Grip under the edge of the cover with both
hands and pull straight out towards the sides.
• Now lift the cover straight up.
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3012-269
2. Slide in the ends of the boundary wire in the

lowermost holes on the charging station and
catch them in the uppermost holes.
The right hand wire end should be inserted in the
right hand hole, and the left hand wire end in the
left hand hole.
3012-867
The boundary wire must not be crossed when
connecting to the charging station. Therefore
the right hand wire end must be connected to
the right hand connector on the charging
station and vice versa.
3012-868
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3. INSTALLATION
3. Place the cable ends in the connector:

• Open the connector.
• Place the wire in the connector grip.
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4. Press the connector together using a pair of

pliers. Press until you hear a click.
3012-264
5. Cut off any surplus boundary wire. Cut 1 - 2 cm

above respective connectors.
3012-265
6. Press the connector onto the contact pin,

marked A, on the charging station.
The right hand connector should be
connected on the right hand contact pin on
the charging station and vice versa.
3012-869
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3. INSTALLATION
7. Refit the cover on the charging station. Ensure

the three guides on the charging station enter the
right holes in the cover.
3012-270
3.6 Checking the installation

Check the loop signal by looking to see what
indication the green LED on the charging station is
giving.
• Steady light = the signal is okay.
• Flashing once every other second = break in the
loop and no signal found.
• Flashing twice every other second = weak signal.
This may be due to the boundary wire exceeding
500 metres or that the cable is damaged. If the
mower works, it is not a problem. In case of
operational disturbance, we recommend a Signal 3012-282
amplifier (522 42 58-01) which is available as an
accessory. This allows a boundary wire of up to
800 metres.
3.7 Linking Automower® to the

charging station
1. Open the control panel cover by pressing the
STOP button.
2. Place Automower® in the charging station.
3. Set the main switch to the ON position. ON
A start-up sequence begins when Automower® is

started for the first time. The following is
requested: Language, time format, correct time, OFF
date format, date, and four-digit PIN code. All
combinations except 0000 are permitted.
When you have chosen a PIN code with Automower® 3012-906
placed in the charging station, the mower and 3012-408
charging station are then linked to each other.
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3. INSTALLATION
3.8 Installation of the guide wire

The guide wire is an extra wire that is laid from the
charging station, out towards a remote part of the
working area or through a narrow passage and is then
connected to the boundary wire. The same wire used
for the boundary wire is also used for the guide wire.
Up to two guide wires can be installed for 265 ACX. In
similarity to the boundary wire, the guide wire can
either be stapled down or buried.
When a guide wire is installed, Automower® can also
be set to follow the guide wire out from the charging
station using the function Follow loop out (3-2-1), see
page 55.
Need of a guide wire

The guide wire may be necessary in installations
where the search methods Irregular and Follow
boundary wire are not adequate for the mower to
quickly and easily find the charging station.
A few examples of installations where a guide wire is
recommended follow below:
• Narrow passages.
In passages where the distance between the
boundary wires is less than 3 metres, it is
recommended to install a guide wire through the
passage. This is a better solution than allowing
Automower® to follow close to the boundary wire
by setting a low Corridor width value.
• The boundary wire runs along a steep slope
(steeper than 25 %).
When Automower® follows the boundary wire
that runs along a steep slope, the mower will
change direction and run away from the
boundary wire.
• Numerous or large islands.
If Automower® is permitted to follow the
boundary wire it may circle an island roughly
twice before it leaves the island and once again
searches for the boundary wire.
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3. INSTALLATION
• The route to a remote area is long or

complicated.
When Automower® shall follow the boundary wire
to or from a remote area and the route along the
boundary wire to the area is long or complicated.
3012-737
• The boundary wire runs across a long slope

(steeper than 10 %).
When Automower® follows the boundary wire
across a slope (steeper than 10 %) the mower
must compensate for the slope. The mower then
follows the boundary wire at a slower speed. The
risk of the mower running outside of the working
area due to skidding increases.
• The charging station is positioned on an island.
When there is more than 4 metres between the
charging station and the outer edge of the
boundary wire, it can take a long time for
Automower® to find the charging station when it
follows the boundary wire. There is a risk of the
mower following the outer edge of the working
area 2 - 3 turns before it changes direction and
starts to follow the loop at another spot.
3012-73
Placement and connection of the guide

wire
In the text below the guide wires are called guide 1 and
guide 2, as is the case on the rear of the charging
station.
1. Check that the charging station has the best
placement.
The guide wire together with the part of the
boundary wire that makes up the return to the
charging station is known as the guide loop. The
current in the guide loop always goes to the left
in the connection between the guide wire and the
boundary wire.
The adjoining picture shows what is considered
a guide loop.
The picture is also a good example of an ideal
position for the charging station to give the
shortest possible guide loop.
3012-651
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3. INSTALLATION
The longer the guide wire, the closer the mower

follows the guide wire. If the guide wire is longer
then 300 metres, the mower may find it difficult to
follow the wire. This varies depending on the
design of the garden and installation.
2. Lift up the cover on the charging station.
3. If you intend to install guide 1:
• Insert the end of guide 1 into the lower
right-hand hole on the charging station and
catch it in the upper hole.
• Secure a connector on the guide wire.
3012-650
• Connect guide 1 to the contact pin on the
charging station marked guide 1. Guide 2
Guide 1
If you intend to install guide 2:

• Insert the end of guide 2 into the lower
left-hand hole on the charging station and
catch it in the upper hole.
Guide 2
• Secure a connector on the guide wire. Guide 1
• Connect guide 2 to the contact pin on the

charging station marked guide 2.
4. Route the cable straight under the charging
station plate.
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3. INSTALLATION
5. Route the guide wire at least 2 metres straight

out from the front edge of the charging plate.
Maximum
distance
At least 40 cm
At least
2m
3012-834
If you shall install the guide wire through a passage:

• Automower® follows the guide wire on the same
side of the wire both to and from the charging
station. This means that in towards the charging
station the guide wire is on the right side of the
mower and away from the charging station the
guide wire is on the left side of the mower.
In the passage, the guide wire must be placed so
that the mower has as much space to run as
possible. The distance between the boundary
wire and the guide wire must however be at least
40 cm (see the picture above).
The same minimum distance (40 cm) also 3012-649
applies between the guide wire and the guide

wire in the passage,
Avoid laying the wire at sharp angles. This can make
it difficult for the mower to follow the guide wire.
135º
6. Run the guide wire to the spot on the boundary
135º
wire where you want to make the connection.
7. Lift out the boundary wire.
8. Cut off the boundary wire using a pair of wire
cutters. 90º
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3. INSTALLATION
9. Connect the guide wire to the boundary wire with

the help of a solderless coupler:
• Insert the ends of the boundary wire in the right
respective left-hand holes on the connector.
• Insert the end of the guide wire in the centre
hole.
• Press down the button on the connector fully.
10. Staple down/bury the connector in the lawn.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 3012-835
It is important to create as much free space

as possible to the left of the guide wire, as
seen facing the charging station.
The function of the guide wire varies
depending on how the working area appears.
It is therefore recommended to test the
installation with the help of the function Test
IN (3-2-4), see page 59.
3018-171
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3. INSTALLATION
3.9 Activate the GPS anti-theft

protection area
Before the anti-theft protection area can be activated, a
SIM card must be installed and the administrator’s
phone number must be entered into the GPS
communication unit (see 4.3 Using
GPS-communication on page 42).
1. Place Automower® at the centre of the required
protection area, often in the middle of the lawn
Automower® is going to mow. Avoid placing
Automower® under trees, roofs or close to a
house, as this weakens the GPS signal.
3. Go to the mower's Security (4-1) menu, enter
your PIN code and press YES. Place the cursor
on GPS (4-1-4) and press YES. Select ON to
activate and press YES. Make sure that Alarm
(4-1-3) and Time lock (4-1-2) are activated for
total functionality. The GPS unit now
automatically indexes the position as the central
point. This can take up to 15 minutes.
4. Leave the mower in the same position until the
GPS unit confirms the central point by sending
an SMS containing the text Circular geofence On
followed by the GPS coordinates for the central
point.
5. Automower® has now an activated circular
protection area with a radius of 100 metres from
the central point. If the mower is moved outside
the protection area, an alarm is triggered and the
GPS communication unit sends an SMS alert
message to the designated phone numbers. If
3012-1002
required, the radius can be increased (see 4.3
Using GPS-communication on page 42).
You can deactivate the GPS anti-theft protection at any
time by going to the mower’s Security menu, entering
your PIN code and deactivating the GPS (4-1-4). This
may be of use, when the mower for instance must be
transported to your dealer for a winter service.
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4. Use
4.1 Charging a discharged battery
When the Automower® is new, or for some other
reason has not been charged for a long time, the
battery is flat and needs to be charged before starting.
Charging takes between 1 and 2 hours.
1. Place Automower® in the charging station. Insert
the mower as far as possible.
3012-906
Good contact is made when both the charging

strips on the mower touch the centre of the
contact strips on the charging station.
3012-299
2. Open the control panel cover.

Information about the charging process is shown
on the display during the entire charging process.
WARNING
Read the safety instructions before

you start your Automower®.
1001-003
WARNING
Keep your hands and feet away from

the rotating blades.
Never put your hands or feet close to
or under the body when the motor is 3012-663
running.
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WARNING
Never use the robotic lawnmower

when persons, especially children, or
pets, are in the cutting area.
4.2 Using the timer

The lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the best
mowing result. Use the timer function (see 6.4 Timer
(2) on page 52) to avoid a downtrodden lawn and to
get the maximum life from your 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 GPS-communication

A SIM card is required to use the device. This is
normally purchased by the end user and fitted then in
Automower® by the dealer, together with the GPS
communication unit. The SIM card, assembly and
installation are normally not included in the price of the
GPS unit or the mower.
When the SIM card is installed, the administrator's
phone number must be entered before the GPS
communication unit can be used for the first time. Enter
the required administrator's phone number by sending
an SMS to Automower® with the command Spn1
followed by the phone number, e.g. Spn1
+46701234567. The GPS unit confirms the new
administrator phone number by sending an SMS back
with the message Set phone number 1 OK. This phone
number is essential to operate the unit. The
administrator can enter a further four phone numbers
for communicating with the mower (see table on page
44).
SMS feature
In cases where an error message is displayed in the
mower display, the GPS communication unit sends an
SMS with the same error message. A number of
messages are presented in chapter 9.1 Fault
messages (page 74).
The following SMS can be sent to Automower® to
change settings or enquire of settings and status.
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4. USE
Note that it is important to write the
messages exactly as outlined in the tables
below, with spaces, dots and colons in the
correct manner. All commands are confirmed
by Automower® sending back an SMS.
The commands that start with the letter S (Set) change

a setting and commands beginning with an R (Read)
read settings or status.
Description Commands
Send the mower to the charging station Shm
Start mowing Sst
Set timer 1 * St1 hh:mm-hh:mm
Set timer 2 * St2 hh:mm-hh:mm
Set both timer 1 and timer 2 * Str hh:mm-hh:mm,hh:mm-hh:mm
Abort sending of fault message to user 2-5 Sfpnx Off
Set week timer ** Swt On-Off-On-Off-On-Off-Off
Read status Rst
Read timer Rtr
Read weekend timer Rwetr
Read week timer Rwt
* hh=hours, mm=minutes (see 4.2 Using the timer on page 42 for more information on timer functions).
** Enter on/off for all the days of the week, Monday to Sunday. e.g. Swt On-Off-On-Off-On-Off-Off results
in Automower mowing Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It will not mow on the other days.
GPS anti-theft protection

See 3.9 Activate the GPS anti-theft protection area on page 40 for information on how to begin using the
GPS anti-theft protection.
The following SMS can be used to change settings and read status on the GPS unit.
Note that there is always a space between the command code and command value. For example, there is
a space between SPN1 and the administrator’s phone number.
Remarks Commands Remarks
Enter the name of the mower Sid xxxxxxxx Max. of 13 characters. Used to
differentiate if you have more than
one Automower®. Blanks are not
permitted.
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Remarks Commands Remarks

Set the time Stm YY/MM/DD,hh:mm YY=year, MM=month, DD=day,
hh=hours, mm=minutes
Set language Sl x x=language selection for incoming

SMS ***
Set the size of the protection Scgr nnn nnn = radius from central point in
area metres, factory setting is 100. Valid
values are 50, 100, 200, 300, 500,
700, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000, 4000
Enter the administrator’s phone Spn1 +nnnnnnnnnnn Required for operation, +nnnnnnnnn
number = phone number incl. country code
Set phone number of user 2 Spn2 +nnnnnnnnnnn Optional, not required, +nnnnnnnnn =
phone number incl. country code
Remove a phone number Dpnx x = number for which users from 2-5
will be removed
Read position and status of the Rcg

central point
Read position of the mower Rpos
*** 1=English, 2=Italian, 3=German, 4=French, 5=Spanish, 6=Swedish, 7=Portuguese, 8=Dutch,

9=Danish, 10=Norwegian, 11=Finnish, 12=Polish, 13=Czech, 14=Slovenian
4.4 Starting Automower®

1. Press the STOP button to open the control panel
cover.
3. Enter the PIN code.
ON
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 OFF
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. The function can be
deactivated or changed as required. For more
information about Time lock(4-1-2), see page 61. 3012-408
4. Close the cover.

The message Starting is shown on the display.
5 beeps are heard over 2 seconds when the blade disc
starts.
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4.5 Stopping Automower®

1. Press the STOP button.
Automower® stops, the blade motor stops and
the control panel cover opens.
3012-388
4.6 Restart
Restart within 20 seconds

1. Close the control panel cover.
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.
To start: 3012-389
1. Press the YES button.

2. Close the control panel cover.
3012-402
4.7 Switching off Automower®

1. Press the STOP button.
2. 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
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4.8 Adjusting the cutting height

The cutting height can be varied from MIN (2 cm) to
MAX (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.
To adjust the cutting height:
1. Press the STOP button to stop the mower.
2. Open the cutting height adjustment cover:
Press down the catch button and then open the
cover. 3012-689
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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 clockwise to raise the cutting height.
• Turn anticlockwise to lower the cutting height.
4. Close the cover. Ensure that the catch button
locks.
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5. CONTROL PANEL
5. 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.
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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.
The main page shows the main menu, cursor, clock,

selected operating mode, number of mowing hours,
clock icon, program selection and battery status.
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• The main menu is the uppermost level in the

entire menu structure. Main menu
• The cursor shows which menu has been
selected when the YES button is pressed. Commands
• The clock shows the current time. Timer
• The text AUTO or MAN shows which operating
Installation
mode has been selected. Settings
• The number of operating hours indicates the 3012-920
number of hours since the day of manufacture

that Automower® has been in operation. The time
that Automower® has spent mowing or looking for
the charging station is counted as operating time.
• The clock icon shows when Automower® should
be or is switched off by the timer, i.e. stands in the
charging station or is on its way to the charging
station to switch off.
• The battery status shows the remaining battery
charge.
The keypad consists of five groups of buttons: Short-
cuts, program, selection, numbers and the main
switch. Main menu
Commands
Timer
Installation
Settings
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5. CONTROL PANEL
5.1 Shortcuts
1. Home:
• Sends the mower to the charging station.
Where it stays until the button is pressed again. 1
The house icon is lit on the right-hand side of

the display when the button is pressed. When
the battery is fully charged the mower will
remain in the charging station and show the
message Waiting. 2
When the Test IN (3-2-4) function (see
page 58) is selected, Automower® will, once it
reaches the charging station, remain there until 3012-404
the Home button is pressed again.

• Move the cursor in the menu structure back to
the main page.
2. Operating mode:
The selected operating mode is shown on the
right-hand side of the display as AUTO respective
MAN.
Press the button to choose between:
• AUTO, the normal automatic operating mode
where Automower® mows and charges
continuously.
• MAN. When cutting secondary areas the MAN
setting must be used.
If MAN is selected and the mower starts when it

is out on the lawn, it will mow until the battery
runs out. It will then stop and the ‘Needs manual
charging’ message will appear. The mower must
then be moved manually to the charging station
and then started manually after charging.
If the mower charges in the MAN mode, it will
fully charge, move about 20 cm out of the
charging station and then stop. This indicates
that it is charged and ready to start mowing.
If the main working area has to be cut after
charging, it is appropriate to switch the operation
mode to Auto before placing the mower in the
charging station.
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5. CONTROL PANEL
5.2 Select
3. Cancel:
• Press to go back one step in the menu structure,
or to interrupt an ongoing input.
4. YES:
• Press to confirm an entry or selection.
• Press to start the mower if more than 3 4 5
20 seconds has elapsed since you last pressed
a button and you want to close the control panel 3012-406
cover.
5. Arrow up and arrow down:
Press any of the arrow buttons to move the cursor
between menus or different selections.
5.3 Numbers
6. Used in the menu structure to enter settings,
for example, PIN code, time or exit direction.
Also used to specify a number series as a
shortcut to the different menus. See more about
number series in Number series on page 50.
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5.4 Main switch

7. Set the main switch in the ON position to start
Automower®. ON
Set the main switch in the OFF position when
you are not using the mower or if you want to
work on the blade disc.
When the main switch is set in the OFF position
the motors on the mower cannot start.
OFF
When the main switch is turned ON for the first 7
time, a start-up sequence begins which includes:
selection of the language, time format, date
format and four-digit PIN code, plus setting of the
time and date, see page 34. 3012-408
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
6. Menu functions
6.1 Main menu
The main menu consists of four options:
Main menu
6.3 Commands (1)
6.4 Timer (2)
Commands
6.5 Installation (3) Timer
6.6 Settings (4) Installation
The numbers in brackets refer to the menu rows on Settings
the display of Husqvarna Automower®. 3012-920
There are a number of submenus under each option.

You can access all the functions to set Automower®
settings via these.
Browse between menus

Browse through the main menu and submenus with
the help of the arrow buttons. Enter values and the
time with the help of the numerical buttons and Main menu
confirm each selection with the YES button. Press the Commands
Timer
Cancel button to go one menu step back, and press Installation
Settings
the Home button to return directly to the main menu.
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Number series
To navigate more quickly within the mower menu, you
Daytimer
can use a number series (shortcut) to reach a specific
function directly. The first number in the series corre-
sponds to a selection in the main menu. The second Reset all timers
number corresponds to the selection in the first sub- Start Time 1
menu etc. For example: Press 2 2 in the main menu
Stop Time 1
and the submenu Day timer is shown.
Start Time 2
The headings on the following pages include Stop Time 2
respective number series within brackets.
Submenus
In some of the submenus there is a box to the right of
PIN code
specific rows. When this box is checked with a tick it
means the function is selected. Time lock
Alarm
In some of the submenus there is information to the
right of specific rows. This information indicates which GPS
selection has been made for the function. 3012-923B
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Automower® main menu
Commands Timer Installation Settings
Charge, Show latest Make Timer Day Week Exit Follow Installation Advanced Security Language
then faults factory override timer timer angles loop shape
AUTO sett. Time and
date
YES NO Open Complex PIN Alarm GPS

code
Normal
Time
Check Drive past lock
loop wire
Reset all Stop Stop

timers Time 1 Time 2
Set time Time format
Follow Follow Corridor Test IN Test OUT
Start Start loop out loop in width Set date Date format
Time 1 Time 2
Boundary Guide 1 Guide 2

delay delay delay
6.2 Automower® main menu, menu overview
Boundary Guide 1 Guide 2

Wed Fri corridor corridor corridor
Mon Sun Area 2 Area 4
6. MENU FUNCTIONS
Sat Run all Area 1 Area 3 Area 5

Tue Thu
Direction Distance Proportion
Right Left Guide 1 Guide 2
Reversing Start End

dist. angle 1 angle 1
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
6.3 Commands (1)

This option in the main menu allows you to access the
Charge then AUTO
following functions on Automower®.
• Charge then AUTO (1-1)
Show latest faults
in order for Automower® to drive immediately to Commands
the charging station, charge the battery and then
Make factory sett.
return to the automatic operating mode. Select Timer
the function and press YES when the cursor is on 1-
Yes.
Installation
• Show latest faults (1-2)
to show the list of saved fault messages. Browse Settings
with the arrow buttons. The list can contain up to 1
20 fault messages and each message is shown
with the date and time.
• Make factory settings (1-3)
to restore all settings to their original values. All
except the selected language and PIN code are
reset. Select the function, enter your PIN code and
press YES when the cursor is on Yes.
6.4 Timer (2)

The lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the best
mowing result. Consequently, it is important to limit the
operating time using the timer function if the working
area is less than the mower's working capacity. When
Automower® is allowed to mow too much, the lawn may
appear flattened. Besides, the mower is subjected to
unnecessary wear.
The timer function is also an ideal means to control
during which periods Automower® should not mow, for
example, when the children are playing in the garden.
When you set the timer, assume that Automower®
260 ACX mows about 250 m2 per hour.
• Timer override (2-1)

Timer override
to temporarily disconnect the timer function.
• Day timer (2-2) Commands
Day timer
to set the start and stop times.
Timer
• Week timer (2-3) Week timer
to select which days of the week Automower®
Installation
should mow.
2-
Settings
2
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Timer override (2-1)

If you set the timer on your Automower®, you can use
this function to temporarily abandon the settings. YES
Timer override
• YES (2-1-1)
NO
Move the cursor to YES and press YES to turn Day timer 2-1-
off the timer function.
• NO (2-1-2) Week timer
Move the cursor to NO and press YES to turn on 2-1

the timer function.
Day timer (2-2)

It is possible to set two different start and stop times
for each day. Enter the required time in hours and Reset all timers
minutes and press YES to confirm the entered time.
• Reset all timers (2-2-1) Start time 1
Timer override
To delete all set times: Select the function and
press YES when the cursor is on Yes. Stop time 1
Day timer
• Start time 1 (2-2-2)
Start time 2
• Stop time 1 (2-2-3)
Week timer
• Start time 2 (2-2-4) Stop time 2
2-2
• Stop time 2 (2-2-5)
2-2-
Week timer (2-3)

Use the YES button to select/deselect the days you
would like Automower® to mow/not mow. Timer override
Automower® will mow on the days prefixed by a Mon Fri
checkmark. Day timer
• Mon (2-3-1) Tue Sat
• Tue (2-3-2) Week timer

Wed Sun
• Wed (2-3-3) 2-3
• Thu (2-3-4)
Thu Run all
• Fri (2-3-5)
2-3-
• Sat (2-3-6)
• Sun (2-3-7)
• Run all (2-3-8)
The function Run all selects all the days. If you
would like the mower to mow every day of the
week move the cursor to Run all and press YES.
Then press YES again to the question All ON?
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
6.5 Installation (3)

From this option in the main menu you access the
Commands
driving settings. Exit angles
• Exit angles (3-1)
Timer
to set how far Automower® should reverse out of Follow loop
the charging station before it turns and in what
Installation
direction the mower should leave the charging Installation shape
station.
Settings
• Follow loop (3-2) Advanced
to guide the mower to easily reach a remote area 3-
3
of the garden, to make it easier to find the
charging station and to determine at what
distance the mower shall follow the loop.
• Installation shape (3-3)
to tell Automower® which type of garden you have.
• Advanced (3-4)
to check that the loop is intact or exactly where in
the lawn the wire is buried and to adjust the
distance over the boundary wire that Automower®
shall run.
For examples of garden settings, see 7. Garden
example on page 64.
Exit angles (3-1)

Normally Automower® leaves the charging station in a
direction within the exit sector 90°-270°, where 90° is
called the Start angle and 270° is called the End
angle. By setting the start and end angles, you can
set the direction in which Automower® is to leave the
charging station.
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• Reversing distance (3-1-1)

Exit angles Reversing dist.
Specify the number of centimetres you want
Automower® to reverse before it turns to drive out
of the charging station. Follow loop Start angle 1
The default reversing distance is 60 cm.

Installation shape End angle 1
• Start angle 1 (3-1-2)
Specify in degrees where you want the 3-1-
Advanced
sector/sector 1 to start.
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• End angle 1 (3-1-3)

Specify in degrees where you want the
sector/sector 1 to end.
Follow loop (3-2)

These functions in this sub-menu are for situations
when the mower needs to be guided to reach remote Follow loop out
areas, to find the charging station more easily, and to
determine at what distance the mower shall follow the Follow loop in
loop. You will also find test functions here to see how Exit angles
different charge exit settings work and how the
mower finds its way into the charging station. Corridor width
Follow loop
Test IN
Installation shape
Test OUT
Advanced 3-2-
3-2
• Follow loop out (3-2-1)

This function means that Automower® can be set
to follow the boundary wire or a guide wire away
from the charging station to reach a more remote
area of the garden. This function is very useful in
gardens where the front and back are joined by a
passage where the charging station cannot be
placed.
When this function is activated Automower® will
follow the boundary wire or guide wire away from
the charging station in the set direction. It will
start mowing when it reaches the area.
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Up to five remote areas can be activated: Area 1,

Area 1
Area 2, Area 3, Area 4 and Area 5. Three values
need to be stated to activate an area:
Area 2
Follow loop out
Area 3
Follow loop in
Area 4
Corridor width
Area 5
Test IN
Test OUT
3-2-1
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
• Direction
Specify to the right, left, guide 1 or guide 2 Direction
depending on which direction the area lies from
the charging station. The direction is set
looking from the charging station in the Distance
Area 1
approach direction of the mower.
When a guide wire is installed the direction can Proportion
Area 2
be specified as the guide wire. The mower will
now follow the selected guide wire instead of
the boundary wire. Area 3
• Distance
Area 4
Specify the number of metres along the
boundary wire or guide wire from the charging
station to the place in the remote area where Area 5
the mower shall start mowing.
Tip! Use the Test OUT (3-2-5) function (see
page 59) to find out how far it is to the remote Right
area. The distance, stated in metres, will
appear on the mower display.
Left
• Proportion Direction
Specify a value for how often of the occasions Guide 1

Automower® leaves the charging station it Distance
should follow the loop out to the remote area.
Guide 2
For example the value 20 % means that in Proportion
20 % of the occasions Automower® leaves the
charging station, it does it in the direction to the
remote area. In the remaining 80 % of the
occasions the mower leaves the charging
station according to the setting made for its
function Exit angles (3-1).
If a value of 20 % is specified for Area 1 and
10 % for Area 2, the remaining 70 % is allocated
to the selection under Exit angles (3-1).
• Follow loop in (3-2-2)
This function is used to control how Automower® Exit angles Follow loop out
searches for the charging station.
Automower® always starts the search for the Follow loop Follow loop in
charging station in an irregular search method. In
some gardens this is not sufficient for the mower
to quickly find the charging station. The search Installation shape Corridor width
can then be optimised using the Follow loop in
function. Advanced Test IN
When the mower still can not find the charging
3-2
station after a specific period of irregular Test OUT
searching, it also starts to search for the guide 3-2-2
wires and after a further period also the boundary
wire to follow one of them into the charging
station instead. This time is stated in minutes, and
delays searching for guide 1, guide 2 and the
boundary wire.
The delay time can be adapted to the shape of the
garden in the Follow loop in function.
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
Automower® has a default delay setting of 2 Follow loop out

minutes for guide 1 and guide 2 and 11 minutes
Boundary delay
for the boundary wire. A delay of 99 minutes
means that the function is deactivated. Follow loop in
Guide 1 delay
If both search methods are to be activated, it is
possible for example to set 4 minutes for Guide 1 Corridor width
delay and Guide 2 delay and 9 minutes for Guide 2 delay
Boundary delay. Automower® then searches Test IN
irregularly for 4 minutes and then searches for
the guide wires for 5 minutes. If by this time it
has not found one of the guide wires, the mower Test OUT
will now search for both the boundary wire and 3-2-2
guide wires.
If it is not suitable in the installation to follow the
boundary wire, 99 minutes should be specified as
the delay for the boundary wire.
It is of course possible to specify the same delay
time for both the guide wires and the boundary
wire, e.g. 5 minutes. Automower® then searches
irregularly for 5 minutes and when it does not find
the charging station, it continues to search either
by following the guide wires or the boundary wire,
depending on which one it reaches first. Different
delay times can also be chosen for guide 1 and
guide 2.
The mower does not change the search method: If
the mower starts to follow the boundary wire it will
not switch to follow a guide wire.
• Corridor width (3-2-3)
The Corridor width setting defines the distances
Corridor
from the mower's path to the boundary wire or
the guide wire when following these to/from the
charging station. The area beside the wires used
by the mower is called the Corridor.
A low corridor width value represents a narrow
corridor while a high value represents a wide
corridor. With a narrow corridor Automower®
always runs close to the boundary wire
respective guide wire. With a wide corridor
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Automower® varies how it runs, i.e. close to and
further from the boundary wire respective guide
wire.
Corridor width is a relative distance and is stated
on a scale from 0 to 20. The lower the Corridor
width value the closer Automower® follows the
boundary wire and/or guide wire.
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
Different corridor widths can be set for the

Follow loop out
boundary wire, guide 1 and on guide 2. The
default setting on Automower® is set to a value of
19 for both the boundary wire and guide wires. Follow loop in
Boundary corridor
The higher the stated Corridor width value, the
less risk there is of tracks forming. However, a Corridor width
high corridor value means that Automower® may Guide 1 corridor
find it difficult to enter passages.
Test IN
A garden with large open areas should have a Guide 2 corridor
wide Corridor, i.e. a high Corridor width value.
Test OUT
A garden with passages should have a narrow
3-2-3
Corridor, i.e. a low value for the Corridor width.
When the value is set to 0 for the Corridor width,

Automower® will run along the boundary wire,
which means it will run with half the mower inside
the loop and half the mower outside. As there are
often flower beds, hedges and walls along with
the boundary wire Corridor width 0 is not
normally recommended. Should you still like to
state this value, the boundary wire must lay
50 cm from solid objects instead of the normal 3012-912
40 cm.
The distance at which the mower follows the
boundary wire varies depending on how the
working area appears. You should perform
some tests to find the highest possible
Corridor width. Use the Test IN (3-2-4)
function to try different values.
• Test IN (3-2-4)
The Test IN (3-2-4) function is used to test how
Follow loop out
Automower® finds its way into the charging
station.
Follow loop in
Corridor width
Test IN
Test OUT
3-2-4
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When the function is selected the mower will

immediately follow the boundary wire, guide 1 or
guide 2, depending on which one it finds first, in
to the charging station. If there is a passage and
the mower can not run through it, the Corridor
width value is set too high. When Test IN is
activated, the mower runs at the greatest
distance from the wire that the selected corridor
width permits.
8
The adjacent picture shows how Automower®
negotiates a passage when a value of 8 is set for 10
the Corridor width, but not when a value of 10 is

set.
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When Test IN (3-2-4) is used, the house icon
on the display will come on and the mower
will remain in the charging station. Press the
Home button to return to operations.
• Test OUT (3-2-5)

The Test OUT (3-2-5) function is used to try
Follow loop out
different charge exit settings and to find out how
far it is from the charging station to a remote
area. Follow loop in
To test the settings for Follow loop out (3-2-1):

Corridor width
• Set Proportion to 100 % for the most remote
area to be tested and 0 % for the other areas.
Place Automower® in the charging station and Test IN
select Test OUT (3-2-5). The mower will now
leave the charging station directly according to
Test OUT
the stated direction and start mowing after the
3-2-4
stated distance. Reset the Proportion values
when testing is finished.
To find out the distance from the charging station
to a remote area:
• State a distance that easily exceeds the true
distance. The maximum distance that can be
stated is 500 metres. Set Proportion to 100 %
for the areas where the distance is to be
measured and 0 % for the other areas. Place
Automower® in the charging station and select
Test OUT (3-2-5). The mower will now leave the
charging station directly according to the stated
direction. The distance will be shown on the
display, stated in metres, as the mower runs.
Stop the mower after the required distance and
read the distance. Enter the number of metres
shown in Distance for the area in question.
Reset the Proportion values when testing is
finished.
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6. MENU FUNCTIONS
Installation shape (3-3)

Automower® can be set according to three garden
Exit angles
shapes: Open, Normal and Complex.
Open
This setting affects how Automower® covers a
Follow loop
working area when it mows. Above all it influences
the turning angles and how often the mower changes Normal
direction. The Open setting optimises the pattern of Installation shape
movement for an open garden. If the garden contains Complex
a lot of small areas linked with passages a better
Advanced
function will be obtained with the Complex setting. 3-3-
Select: 3-3
• Open (3-3-1)
for an open lawn area with few obstacles and no
passages.
when steep slopes give an uneven mowing result.
• Normal (3-3-2)
for an average number of obstacles and/or
passages.
• Complex (3-3-3)
for a large lawn area and large number of
obstacles and/or passages.
Advanced (3-4)
• Drive past wire (3-4-2)
The front of Automower® always passes the
Exit angles
boundary wire by a specific distance before the
mower turns. The default distance is 27 cm, but
this can be changed if required. The minimum Follow loop
value is 15 cm and the maximum value is 50 cm.
To adjust the distance: Move the cursor to Drive Installation shape Check loop
past wire and press YES. Now specify the
number of centimetres you want Automower® to
Advanced Drive past wire
pass the boundary wire.
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6.6 Settings (4)
From this option in the main menu you access the
Commands
settings.
• Security (4-1)
Timer Security
for PIN code, time lock, alarm and GPS settings.
The PIN code must be specified for the Security
Installation Language
menu to be shown.
• Language (4-2)
Settings Time and date
to select the menu language.
4
• Time and date (4-3)
to set the current time and day as well as the 4-
required time and date format.
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Security (4-1)
• PIN code (4-1-1)
Via this function you can change your PIN code
at any time. Security PIN code
• To change the PIN code: Move the cursor to

PIN code and press YES. Place Automower® Language Time lock
in the charging station. Enter the new PIN code
and press YES. Enter the same code again to Time and date Alarm
confirm, and press YES.
4-1
When the PIN code has been changed, the GPS
message PIN code changed is displayed for a
few seconds. The Security menu will then 4-1-1
appear again.
• Time lock(4-1-2)
This function partly involves Automower®
PIN code
stopping to mow after a predetermined number Number of _ _ days
of days and not continuing until the correct PIN days
code has been entered, and partly that the PIN Time lock
code must be entered when the main switch is
set to the ON position. The default setting on OFF
Alarm
Automower® is 30 days, but can be changed as
required.
GPS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 4-1-2

Time lock is the most important
theft-prevention function. Accordingly, it is
recommended to have this activated.
To:
• Activate: Move the cursor to Time lock and
press YES. Now move the cursor to Number of
days and press YES. Specify how many days
you would like Automower® to mow before it
requests the PIN code. Finish by pressing YES.
When the selected number of days has elapsed,
Automower® completes mowing and charges
the battery. The message Enter PIN code is
then shown on the display. You then enter your
code and press YES.
In addition, Automower® will now request the
PIN-code each time the main switch is switched
to ON.
• Deactivate: Move the cursor to Time lock and
press YES. Now move the cursor to OFF and
press YES.
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• Alarm(4-1-3)
This function means that the first digit of the PIN
code must be entered within 10 seconds after the PIN code
STOP-button has been pressed or the mower
has been lifted up for any reason. If the correct Time lock
number is not entered after three attempts, the ON _ _ _min
alarm sounds. The alarm can then be stopped by
entering the complete PIN code. Alarm
OFF
GPS
4-1-3
The alarm can be activated on the mower
using the Alarm function. It is recommended
that this function is used.
To:
• Activate: Move the cursor to Alarm and press
YES. Select ON to activate and press YES.
Then specify for how long the alarm should
sound, by answer the question Duration of
alarm?.
• Deactivate: Move the cursor to Alarm and press
YES. Select OFF to deactivate and press YES.
When you select OFF, the alarm function is also
deactivated.
• GPS (4-1-4)
GPS anti-theft protection offers increased
protection and control of Automower®. If the PIN code
mower is moved outside the preset protection
area, you will be alerted immediately via SMS. Time lock
New SMS are sent with updated location details
as the Automower® is moved.
Alarm
For more information on how you use this feature
ON
and which preparations are required before you
can activate this function, see 3.9 Activate the GPS
GPS anti-theft protection area on page 40 and 4-1-4 OFF
4.3 Using GPS-communication on page 42.
To:
• Activate GPS anti-theft protection area: Place
the mower at the central point for the required
protection area (see 3.9 Activate the GPS
anti-theft protection area on page 40). Place the
cursor at GPS and press YES. Select ON to
activate and press YES. Await a confirmation
SMS that the new central point has been
activated.
• Deactivate the GPS anti-theft protection area:
Place the cursor at GPS and press YES. Then
select NO and press YES.
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Language (4-2)
Using this function you can change the language
selection you made when Automower® was first Security
started.
To select the language: Move the cursor to Language Language
and press YES. Now move the cursor to the required
language and press YES. Time and date
4-2
Time and date (4-3)
Using this function you can change the time and date
on Automower®.
Security
You can also change the format selections you made Set time
when Automower® was first started via this function.
Language
• Set time (4-3-1) Set date
Move the cursor to Set time and press YES. Now

Time and date
enter the correct time and finish with YES. Time format
• Set date (4-3-2) 4-3
Move the cursor to Set date and press YES. Now Date format
enter the correct date and finish with YES.
4-3-
• Time format (4-3-3)
Move the cursor to Time format and press YES.
Move the cursor to the required time format:
• 12h
• 24h
Finish by pressing YES.
• Date format (4-3-4)
Move the cursor to Date format and press YES.
Move the cursor to the required date format:
• YY-MM-DD (year-month-day)
• MM-DD-YY (month-day-year)
• DD-MM-YY (day-month-year)
Finish by pressing YES.
Sounds
A number of audio messages are used to indicate what Automower® is currently doing.
Sound Significance
5 beeps over 2 seconds Starting blade disc
One long beep Blade disc blocked
Short click sound A button on the keypad has been pressed
Muffled long beep Incorrect input
The mower is removed from the charging station manually while

charging is in progress.
Short double beep A change to the setting has been made
The mower is placed in the charging station manually.
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7. GARDEN EXAMPLE
7. Garden example
- Proposed installation and settings
The behaviour of the mower is controlled by the settings that are made. Adapting the mower's garden
settings according to the shape of the garden makes it easier for Husqvarna Automower® to frequently
reach all parts of the garden and in doing so achieve a perfect mowing result.
Different gardens require different settings. A number of garden examples and proposed installations and
settings are presented on the following pages. Functions where the settings deviate from the mower’s
default settings are shown in bold.
For further and more detailed information about the different settings, see chapter 6. Menu functions on
page 50.
The default setting for Automower® has been chosen to work on as many different gardens as
possible. The settings only need to be adjusted when special installation conditions exist, for
example, narrow passages.
Proposals for installation and settings
Area: 3500 m2. No guide wire is necessary.

No default settings, except Timer, need to be
changed.
Timer: Operating time of 17 hours per day.

Exit angles: 90° - 270°.
Search method: Irregular.
Delay: Guide 1 2 minutes, Guide 2 2 minutes
and boundary wire 11 minutes.
Corridor width: 19
3012-542
Area: 6000 m2. No guide wire is necessary.

Search method: Irregular and Follow
boundary wire in.
Corridor width: 19
3012-543
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7. GARDEN EXAMPLE

Area: 4500 m2. A number of islands and a
steep slope along the boundary wire. Guide
wire recommended.

Exit angles: 90°-270°.
Search method: Irregular and Follow guide
wire in.
and boundary wire 99 minutes. Automower®
is never permitted to follow the boundary
wire.
3012-544
Corridor width: 19.
Area: 1600 m2. L-shaped garden with the

charging station placed in the large open
area. No guide wire is necessary.

boundary wire in.
Corridor width: 19
3012-545
Area: 1600 m2. L-shaped garden with the

charging station placed in the narrow area.
There are two islands. No guide wire is
necessary.

Exit angles: 250° - 290°
boundary wire in.
Corridor width: 19 3012-925
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7. GARDEN EXAMPLE
Area: 3500 m2. U-shaped garden with the

charging station placed on one of the large
open areas. Guide wire recommended
through the passage.

Follow loop out: Direction Guide 1, Distance
25 metres and Proportion 30 %.
wire in.
is never permitted to follow the boundary 3012-676
wire.
Corridor width: Guide 1 6
Area: 6000 m2. Rectangular garden with the

charging station placed by an island. A large
part of the boundary wire is routed on a slope
that is steeper than 10 %. Guide wire
recommended.

wire in.
is never permitted to follow the boundary
3012-548
wire.
Corridor width: 19
Area: 3000 m2. There is a number of islands.

No guide wire is required.

Exit angles: 90°- 270°.
Search method: Irregular.
Corridor width: Boundary wire 10
3012-527
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7. GARDEN EXAMPLE
Area: 1,000 m2. There is one small island.

Guide wire recommended through the
passage.

Follow loop out: Direction Guide 1, Distance
20 m and Proportion 25 %.
Search method: Irregular, Follow guide wire
in and Follow boundary wire in.
and boundary wire 11 minutes. 3012-528
Corridor width: Guide 1 10.
Area: 4000 m2. Two guide wires are

recommended.

Exit angles: 90°-270°.
Follow loop out: Area 1; Direction Guide 1,
Distance 30 m and Proportion 15 %. Area 2;
Direction Guide 2, Distance 30 m and
Proportion 30 %.
3012-723
Corridor width: Guide 1 6, Guide 2 6.
Area: 4500 m2. Two guide wires are

recommended.

Follow loop out: Area 1; Direction Guide 1,
Distance 40 m and Proportion 20 %. Area 2;
Direction Guide 2, Distance 30 m and
Proportion 40 %.
and boundary wire 11 minutes. 3012687
Corridor width: Guide 1 10, Guide 2 10 and

boundary wire 10.
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8. MAINTENANCE
8. Maintenance
Check and clean Husqvarna Automower® regularly and
replace worn parts if necessary to improve operating
reliability and to ensure a longer service life. For further
information on cleaning, see 8.5 Cleaning on page 70.
During the initial period Automower® is used the blade
disc, skid plate and blades should be checked once a
week. If the amount of wear during this period has
been low, the inspection interval can be increased.
It is important that the blade disc rotates easily. In
addition the skid plate should rotate easily in relation to
the blade disc. The edges of the blades should not be
damaged. The service life of the blades depends on:
• Operating time and size of the working area.
• Type of grass.
• Type of soil.
• The presence of objects such as cones, windfalls,
toys, tools, stones, roots and the like.
The service life can vary greatly, but is normally
2-4 weeks of operation over areas larger than
1,000 m2 and longer in smaller areas. To replace the
blades, see 8.6 Replacing the blades on page 72.
Working with dull blades gives a poorer
mowing result. The edges of the grass are
not cut clean and more energy is needed
resulting in Automower® not mowing such a
large area.
8.1 Battery
The battery is maintenance-free, but has a limited life
span of 1 - 4 years.
Battery life is dependent on the length of the season
and how many hours per day Automower® is used.
A long season or many hours of use per day, means
that the battery must be replaced more regularly.
Charge the battery fully at the end of the
season before winter storage.
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8. MAINTENANCE
8.2 Winter storage
Automower®
Automower® must be carefully cleaned before winter
storage, see 8.5 Cleaning on page 70.
Charge the battery fully before winter storage. Turn
the main switch to the OFF position.
For maximum battery life, in addition to be fully
charged before winter storage the battery should also
be fully loaded twice during winter storage. The
charging station must then be connected to a 230 V
wall socket via the low voltage cable and transformer 3012-900
(with or without connecting the boundary wire). Now
place the mower in the charging station with the main
switch set to ON and check that the control panel
cover is open. The lawnmower should be charged for
about one hour. Remove the mower from the charging
station and turn OFF main switch. NOTE! Do not
charge the battery at temperatures below 0˚C.
To maintain GPS anti-theft protection during the
winter, it is necessary to move the charging station
indoors, leaving the lawnmower in the charging station
the entire winter, and with the main switch in the ON
position and the control panel cover open.
Store the mower standing on all four wheels in a dry
area free from frost, preferably in the mower's original
packaging.
The battery must be charged fully before
winter storage. If the battery is not fully
charged it can be damaged and in certain
cases be rendered useless.
Charging station
If possible store the charging station, transformer and
low voltage cable indoors. The boundary wire can be
left in the ground. If the charging station is taken in
you should protect the ends of the boundary wire
from moisture by placing them, for example, in a tin
with grease. If indoor storage is not possible the
boundary wire should remain connected. The
charging station should remain connected to the
mains supply.
3012-860
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8. MAINTENANCE
8.3 Service
Leave your Automower® to a dealer for service prior to
winter storage. This is essential in order to keep the
mower in a good condition.
Service usually includes the following:
• Thorough cleaning of body, chassis, blade disc,
skid plate and all other moving parts.
• Testing of the mower’s function and components.
• Checking of wear components such as mower
blades and bearings.
• Testing of the mower’s battery capacity as well as
a recommendation of change if necessary.
• Relubrication of both chassis halves of the mower
in order to maintain moisture and wetness
resistance.
• If necessary the dealer can also load Automower®
with new software, possibly including newly added
features.
8.4 After winter storage

During a service the dealer can clean the mower
thoroughly, test its function and components as well as
replace wear parts if necessary. If the charging or
contact strips appear to be burnt, clean them using fine
grade emery cloth. Check that the mower’s time and
date are correct.
8.5 Cleaning
It is important to keep Automower® clean. Large grass
accumulations reduce the performance of the cutter
and greatly impair its ability to manage slopes. It is
recommended to clean using a brush.
3012-271
Never use a high-pressure washer or even
running water to clean the Automower®.
Solvent must never be used when cleaning.
Underframe and blade disc

2. Wear protective gloves. OFF
3. Lift Automower® onto its side.
3012-288
3012-272
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8. MAINTENANCE
4. Clean the blade disc and underframe using,

e.g. a dish-brush.
At the same time, check that the blade disc
rotates freely in relation to the motor support,
directly above. Check also that the skid plate
rotates freely in relation to the blade disc.
If long blades of grass or other objects work their
way in this can brake the blade disc and/or skid
plate. Even a slight braking effect leads to a
higher consumption of energy and longer
mowing times, and at the worst will prevent the
mower from being able to mow a large lawn. If
more thorough cleaning is necessary the skid
plate, and possibly the blade disc, must be
dismantled. If necessary, contact your dealer.
Chassis
Clean the underside of the chassis. Brush or wipe
with a damp cloth.
Wheels 3012-393
Clean around the front and rear wheels and around 3012-394
the front wheel suspension.
Body
Use a damp, soft sponge or cloth to clean the body.
If the body is very dirty it may be necessary to use
a soap solution or washing-up liquid.
Take special care to keep the two ultrasonic sensors
clean from dust and dirt at all times. When the
sensors are covered in dirt (i.e. the sensors are not
functioning), the mower will run at a much lower
speed than normal in order to avoid hard collisions.
The low speed could mean that the mower does not
have time to finish mowing the designated area.
3012-926
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8. MAINTENANCE
8.6 Replacing the blades
WARNING
Always use originalblades and

screws when replacing.
Only replacing the blades and
reusing the screw can result in the
screw wearing during mowing and
shearing off. The blades can then be
thrown out and cause serious injury.
On Automower® five blades are screwed onto the

blade disc. All five blades and screws must be
replaced at the same time to ensure the cutting system
is balanced.
There are several different types of mower blades to
choose from as accessories, with different features.
Use Husqvarna AB approved blades only. Please
contact your dealer for more information.
To replace the blades:
2. Wear protective gloves. OFF
3. Turn Automower upside down.
®
4. Rotate the skid plate so that its hole aligns with

the screw for the blade. 3012-288
3012-272
5. Unscrew the blade. Use a straight slot or

cross-tip screwdriver.
6. Pry apart the skid plate and blade disc a little and
remove the blade and screw.
7. Screw tight the new blade.
8.7 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 3012-260
to the charging station are disconnected (power
supply, boundary wire and guide wires) if there is a
1.
risk of a thunderstorm.
1. Make sure the wires are marked with the supplied
markers to simplify reconnecting. The charging
station’s connections are marked AR, AL and
Guide.
2. Disconnect all wires. 2.
3. Close the cover to the charging station to protect

the connections from rain.
4. Connect all the wires if there is no longer a risk of
thunder. It is important that each wire is connected 3012-1095
to the right place.
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8. MAINTENANCE
8.8 Transport and moving

Secure the machine during transport. It is important that
the Automower® does not move around while being
transported e.g. between different grass areas. There is
an Automower® bag (522 91 66-01) designed especially to
facilitate transport. Please contact your dealer for more
information.
The contained lithium-ion-batteries are subject to the
Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding
agents, special requirement on packaging and labeling
must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an
expert for hazardous material is required. Please also
observe possibly more detailed national regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in
such a manner that it cannot move around in the
packaging.
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9. TROUBLE SHOOTING
9. Trouble shooting
9.1 Fault messages
A number of fault messages are listed below that can be shown on Husqvarna Automower®. If the same
fault occurs frequently: contact your dealer.
Fault message Cause Action
Left wheel motor Grass or other object has wrapped Check the drive wheel and remove
blocked around the drive wheel. the grass or other object.
Right wheel motor Grass or other object has wrapped Check the drive wheel and remove
blocked around the drive wheel. the grass or other object.
Blade disc blocked Grass or other object has wrapped Check the blade disc and remove the
around the blade disc. grass or other object.
No loop signal The transformer is not connected to Check the wall socket connection and
the mains supply or its miniature whether the miniature circuit-breaker
circuit-breaker has tripped. has tripped.
Reset the miniature circuit-breaker by
removing the transformer’s power
cord from the wall socket, wait
10 seconds and then reconnect the
power cord in the wall socket again.
The boundary wire is not connected Check the signal given by the LED in
to the charging station. the charging station. If it flashes, it
may be that the boundary wire is not
connected. Check that the boundary
wire’s connectors are properly
connected to the charging station.
Boundary wire broken. Check the signal given by the LED in

the charging station. If it flashes the
loop may be damaged. Repair the
break on the wire using the original
coupler.
The connection between Automower® Place Automower® in the charging

and the charging station has been station and change the PIN-code via
lost. Settings - Security - PIN code
(shortcut 4-1-1). You can use the
same PIN code as earlier.
This may be due to the boundary wire Check that the boundary wire has
being routed in the wrong direction been routed correctly.
around an ”island”, which blanks out
the signal.
If this occurs in isolated areas it may Try moving the boundary wire.
be due to interference from metallic
objects (perimeter fence,
reinforcement bar) or buried cables in
the vicinity.
Trapped Automower® has got caught in Free Automower® and rectify the
something. reason for it getting trapped.
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9. TROUBLE SHOOTING

Outside working area If this occurs in isolated areas it may Try moving the boundary wire.
be due to interference from metallic
objects (perimeter fence,
reinforcement bar) or buried cables in
the vicinity.
The working area slopes too much. Check that the boundary wire has
been routed correctly.
The boundary wire has been routed Check that the boundary wire has
the wrong way around an island. been routed in accordance with the
installation instructions.
The boundary wire is too close to the Check that the boundary wire has
edge of the working area. been routed correctly.
Low battery voltage Automower® cannot find the charging Change the search settings
station. according to the Follow loop in (3-2-2)
on page 56.
Change the position of the charging

station.
The battery is spent. Expected life is 1 - 4 years. Contact

your dealer to replace the battery.
Wrong PIN code Wrong PIN code has been entered. Enter the correct PIN code.
Three attempts are permitted, the
keypad is then blocked for five
minutes.
PIN code expired The Time lock (4-1-2) function has This is normal. Enter the correct PIN
been activated because the selected code.
number of days has expired.
Anti-theft protection in the GPS Return the mower to the anti-theft
module has been activated because area and enter the correct PIN code.
the mower is outside the anti-theft If the message is displayed in the
area. intended working area, the anti-theft
area radius needs to be increased.
No drive Automower® has got caught in Free the mower and rectify the
something. reason for the lack of drive. If it is due
to wet grass, wait until the lawn has
dried before using the mower.
The working area includes a steep Maximum guaranteed slope is 35%.

slope. Steeper slopes should be isolated.
The guide wire is not laid at an angle If the guide wire is laid on a slope, it
on a slope. must be laid at an angle across the
slope.
No contact in charging Automower® makes poor contact with Check that Automower® has docked
station the contact strips in the charging correctly in the charging station.
station.
Charging station The contact between the charging Place Automower® in the charging
blocked strips and contact strips may be poor station and check that the charging
and Automower® has made a number strips and contact strips make good
of charging attempts. contact.
An object is obstructing Automower®. Remove the object.
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9. TROUBLE SHOOTING
Stuck in charging An object is preventing Automower® Remove the object.

station from reversing out of the charging
station.
Upside down Automower® leans too much or has Turn the mower the right way up.
turned over.
Needs manual Automower® is set in MAN operating This behaviour is normal; no action
charging mode. required.
Check ultrasonic Debris, dust or similar has clogged Clean the two ultrasonic sensors on
the ultrasonic sensor. the mower's body.
Automower® has collided at too great Place boundary wire around

a speed a number of times. obstacles not discovered by the
ultrasonic.
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9. TROUBLE SHOOTING
9.2 Fault symptom

If your Automower® does not work correctly, follow the trouble shooting guide below. If the fault persists;
contact your dealer.
Symptom Cause Action
Uneven mowing Automower® works too few hours per Increase the mowing time, see 6.4
results day. Timer (2) on page 52.
Working area too large. Try limiting the working area or

extending the working time, see 6.4
Timer (2) on page 52.
Dull blades. Replace all the blades and screws so

that the rotating parts are balanced.
Long grass in relation to the set cutting Increase the cutting height and then
height. successively lower.
The mower seems to work more at the Change the Garden shape (3-3)
top of a slope than at the bottom. setting to Open.
Accumulation of grass by the blade Check that the skid plate and blade
disc or around the motor shaft. disc rotate easily. If not, the skid plate
and perhaps the blade disc must be
removed and the grass and foreign
objects removed. See 8.5 Cleaning on
page 70.
Automower® runs at The clock on Automower® needs to be Set the clock, see Time and date (4-3)
the wrong time set. on page 63.
The start and stop times for mowing Adjust the start and stop time settings
are incorrect. for mowing, see 6.4 Timer (2) on
page 52.
Automower® vibrates Damaged knives lead to imbalance in Inspect the blades and screws and
the cutting system. replace them if necessary.
Many knives in the same position lead Check that only one knife is fitted at
to imbalance in the cutting system. each screw.
Automower® runs, but Automower® is looking for the charging No action. The blade disc does not
the blade disc does station. rotate when the mower is searching for
not rotate the charging station.
The mower mows for Grass or a foreign object is blocking Dismantle and clean the skid plate and
shorter periods than the blade disc or skid plate. blade disc.
usual between
charges
Both the mowing and The battery is spent. Contact your dealer to replace the
charging times are battery.
shorter than usual
Automower® starts Change corridor width and/or

mowing directly reversing distance.
outside of the
charging station
instead of following
the loop out
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10. TECHNICAL DATA
10. Technical data

Data Automower® 265 ACX
Dimensions
Length 80 cm
Width 71 cm
Height 31 cm
Weight 12.9 kg
Electrical system
Battery Special Lithium-Ion battery, 22V/ 8.5Ah
Transformer 230V / 24V
Low voltage cable length 20 m
Mean energy consumption at maximum use 54 kWh/month with a working area of 6000 m2
Charge current 2.1 A DC
Noise emissions
Measured noise level 63 dB(A)
Guaranteed noise level 65 dB(A)
Mowing
Mowing system Five jointed cutting mower blades
Blade motor speed 1750 rpm
Power consumption during cutting 60 W +/- 20 %
Cutting height 2-6 cm
Cutting width 32 cm
Narrowest possible passage 60 cm
Working capacity 6000 m2 +/- 20%
Technical Data GPS communication unitt
Data GPS communication unit

Power supply 18 VDC
Power supply, backup battery 3.8 VDC
Antennas GPS and GSM on circuit board
GSM frequencies 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GPRS Class 10
Sensors Accelerometer
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10. TECHNICAL DATA
Data GPS communication unit
Ports for serial communication UART for PC communication
UART for communication with Automower
Computer memory Flash
Materials Circuit board
Dimensions and weight 95 x 178 x 20 mm, 80 grams

Compatibility Husqvarna Automower® 220 AC, 230 ACX, Solar
Hybrid, 265 ACX
Certifications CE
FCC ID: ZAS-GPS MODULE

This unit complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
The use of the product is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. The unit may not cause harmful interference.
2. The unit must be able to handle all
interferences, including interference that may
cause undesired effects.
The GPS communication unit includes radio devices.

The GPS communication unit is not for portable use.
The GPS communication unit is sold only for use in any of the following models Husqvarna Automower®
220 AC, 230 ACX, Solar Hybrid and 265 ACX.
Husqvarna AB does not guarantee full compatibility between the Automower® and other types of wireless
systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, buried electric animal fencing or
similar.
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11. GUARANTEE TERMS
11. Guarantee terms

Husqvarna AB guarantees this product's functionality
for a period of two years (from date of purchase). The
guarantee covers serious faults relating to materials or
manufacturing faults. Within the guarantee period, we
will replace the product or repair it at no charge if the
following terms are met:
• The robotic lawnmower and the charging station
may only be used in compliance with the
instructions in this Operator's Manual.
• Users or non-authorised third parties must not
attempt
Examples of faults which are not included in the
guarantee:
• Damage caused by water seepage from
underneath the robotic lawnmower. This damage
is normally caused by laundry or irrigation systems
or holes/hollows in the working area when pools of
water are formed when it rains.
• Damage caused by shortened low-voltage cable.
• Damage caused by lightning.
• Damage caused by incorrect battery storage or
handling.
• Damage caused by using a battery that is not an
original battery.
• Damage to the loop wire.
• Damage to the body or its suspension caused by
improper storage.
The blades and wheels are seen as disposable and
are not covered by the guarantee.
If a fault occurs with your robotic lawnmower, please
contact the dealer (see Memo on page 4) for further
instructions. Please have your receipt and product
serial number to hand for quicker assistance.
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12. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
12. Environmental information

The symbol on Husqvarna Automower® or its
packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. It should instead be left
at a suitable recycling centre to recycle its electronic
components and batteries. Contact your dealer for a
disassembly of the batteries.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local council office, your 3012-689
household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
12.1 Removing the battery for

recycling
Follow these steps to remove the battery from the
robotic lawnmower.
Disassembling the body

The body is fitted to the chassis using four quick-mounted, snap-on brackets. The charging cable fastened
to the body's charging strip must be disconnected to be able to remove the body entirely from the chassis.
• Set the main switch to position 0.
• Clean the area around the grommet for the charging cable found at the very front under the mower.
• Pull out the rubber grommet on the charging cable and carefully loosen the connector.
• Loosen the body from the chassis by lifting the body one corner at a time while holding the chassis in
place.
Disassembling the chassis

• Loosen all 14 screws (Torx 20)
• Remove the guarantee seal at the point of_separation between the chassis halves on the right-hand
side.
• Carefully lift the back edge of the upper section of the chassis.
• Disconnect the MMI cable from the main circuit board and remove the upper section of_the chassis.
Disassembling the battery

• Loosen the three screws (Torx 20) holding the battery cover in place.
• Disconnect the battery connection from the main circuit board.
• Open the battery cover and remove the battery.
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13. EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
13. EU declaration of conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity (only applies to Europe)

Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, hereby declares under sole responsibility that the
robotic lawnmower Husqvarna Automower® 265 ACX with serial numbers dating 2014 week 40 and
onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the
requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:
• Directive "relating to machinery" 2006/42/EC.
• Directive on "restriction of use of certain hazardous substances" 2011/65/EU.
• Particular requirements for robotic battery powered electrical lawnmowers IEC 60335-2-107:2012.
• Directive "relating to noise emissions from outdoor equipment" 2000/14/EC.
See also the Technical Data chapter for information regarding noise emissions and the cutting
width.
The registered 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 surroundings"
2000/14/EC.
• Directive "relating to electromagnetic compatibility" 2004/108/EC and applicable supplements. The
following standards have been applied: EN 61000-6-3:2007/A1:2011, EN 61000-6-1:2007, EN
62233:2008
The certificate is numbered: 01/901/178.
Huskvarna, 28 September 2014
Tom Söberg, Director of R&D Electric, Husqvarna robotic lawnmowers

(Authorized representative for Husqvarna AB and responsible for technical documentation)
Serial number: ___________________________________
Personal code: ___________________________________
Dealer __________________________________________
Dealer’s telephone number: ________________________
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOMOWER is a trademark owned by Husqvarna AB. Copyright © 2014 HUSQVARNA. All rights reserved.
www.automower.com
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1. Introduction and safety .............................................................. 5

1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY

1. Introduction and safety

Automower® can be dangerous if

Never use the robotic lawnmower

1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY

1.2 Symbols on Automower®

• The warnings and safety instructions in this

• Automower® can only start when the main switch

• Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating

• Do not ride on Automower®.

• Noise emission to surroundings. The machine's

• This product conforms to the applicable

• It is not permitted to dispose of this product as

• Never use running water to clean the robotic

1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY

• The low voltage cable must not be shortened,

1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s

Manual. Study them carefully so you understand their

• Always wear protective gloves when working

• Never use a high-pressure washer or even

• A warning box indicates a risk of personal injury

• An information box indicates a risk of material

1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY

1.4 Safety instructions

regard to operation, maintenance and repair

the main switch is in the ON position.

immediately. See Stopping Automower®.

• Always switch off Automower® using the main

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Automower® can only start when the main switch

2. Move the main switch to the OFF position if you 3012-388

intend to carry the mower.

1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY

• Inspect Automower® each week and replace any

Charging station, where your Automower® returns

Transformer, which is connected between the

Wire, laid in a loop around Automower®’s working

2.1 Automower®, what’s what?

The numbers in the picture correspond to:

1. Charging strip 15. Blade disc

2.2 Function of Automower®

in (3-2-2) on page 56.

The STOP button on the top of Automower® is mainly

The control panel on the top of Automower® is where

If Automower® enters an area where it senses the

2.3 Search method

Search method 1: Irregular

Search method 2: Follow boundary wire

Search method 3: Follow guide wire

2.4 More than one Automower® in

2.5 One Automower® in several

2.6 GPS communication unit

• Screws for the charging station (24)

3.2 Installation of the charging 3018-057

Best charging station location

The charging station must be positioned with a great