BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 3 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction and safety .............. 1.1 Introduction ..................1.2 Symbols on Automower® ............1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual .......... 1.4 Safety instructions ................ 2. Presentation .................. 2.1 Automower®, what’s what? ............
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 4 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS 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. 4 - English...
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.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 6 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 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 ®...
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 7 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY • 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.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 8 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.4 Safety instructions • Please read the Operator's Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using Automower ® • Never use the robotic lawnmower when persons, especially children, or pets, are in the cutting area.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 9 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY • Husqvarna AB does not guarantee full compatibility between Automower and other ® types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, buried electric animal fencing or similar.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 10 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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 ®...
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 11 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 2. PRESENTATION 2.1 Automower , what’s what? ® The numbers in the picture correspond to: Charging strip 15. Charging station Cutting height adjustment cover 16. Contact strips Catch button to open the cutting height adjustment 17.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 12 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 2. PRESENTATION 2.2 Function of Automower ® Capacity Automower is recommended for lawns up to 0.75 acre ® (3000 m ) (0.5 acre (1800 m ) for 220 AC). How large an area is mown depends primarily on the condition of the blades and the type of grass, growth rate and humidity.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 13 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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 20 - 23 ft ®...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 14 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 15 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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 optimize the search for the charging station.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 16 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 2. PRESENTATION 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.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 17 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 18 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION • Loop wire for the boundary wire and guide wire (18) • Transformer (19) • Low voltage cable (20) • Staples (21) • Connector for the loop wire (22) •...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 19 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION Consider the distance to a wall socket when choosing the position. The charging station should be connected to a 120V (230V) wall socket via the low voltage cable and transformer. The supplied low voltage cable is 66 ft (20 metres) long.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 20 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION Do not position the charging station so that the mower can come closer than 10 ft (3 metres) behind the charging station (for example on a narrow point). The mower will not then find the charging station.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 21 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not tread or walk on the charging station plate. 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.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 22 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION 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 ®...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 23 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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 14" (35 cm) from the obstacle. This will prevent Automower from colliding with the obstacle ®...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 24 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION When Automower searches for the charging station or ® follows the loop according to the function Follow loop (3-2) (see page 51), it runs along the side of the boundary wire at a specific distance.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 25 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION Secondary areas It is recommended to create a secondary area when the working area is made up of two areas that are Secondary joined by a passage where the distance between the area boundary wires is less than 24"...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 26 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION Slopes The boundary wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 20 %. 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.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 27 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Extra wire must not be placed in coils outside the boundary wire.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 28 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION Laying the boundary wire in towards the charging station The boundary wire can be routed in several different ways in towards the charging station. The best alternative is to route the wire completely outside the charging station, see alternative 1.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 29 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire Connect the boundary wire to the charging station: 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.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 30 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION Place the cable ends in the connector: • Open the connector. • Place the wire in the connector grip. Press the connector together using a pair of pliers. Press until you hear a click. Cut off any surplus boundary wire.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 31 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION Refit the cover on the charging station. Ensure the three guides on the charging station enter the right holes in the cover. 3.6 Checking the installation Check the loop signal by looking to see what indication the green LED on the charging station is giving.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 32 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 33 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 34 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION The longer the guide wire, the closer the mower follows the guide wire. If the guide wire is longer than 1000 ft (300 metres), the mower may find it difficult to follow the wire.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 35 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION Route the guide wire at least 7 ft (2 metres) straight out from the front edge of the charging plate. Maximum distance At least 12" At least 7 ft If you shall install the guide wire through a passage: •...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 36 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 3. INSTALLATION 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. •...
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 37 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 4. USE 4. Use 4.1 Charging a discharged battery When Husqvarna Automower is new or has been ® stored for a long period the battery will not be charged and needs to be charged before starting. Charging takes between 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 hours.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 38 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 4. USE 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 47) to avoid a downtrodden lawn and to get the maximum life from your Automower ®...
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 39 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 4. USE 4.5 Restart Restart within 20 seconds 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...
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 40 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 4. USE 4.7 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height can be varied from MIN (0.8" (2 cm)) to MAX (2.5" (6 cm)). If the grass is long it is appropriate to let Automower ®...
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 41 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 42 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 5. CONTROL PANEL The keypad consists of five groups of buttons: Shortcuts, mbers and the main switch. program, selection, nu Main menu Commands Timer Installation Settings 5.1 Shortcuts Home: • Sends the mower to the charging station. Where it stays until the button is pressed again.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 43 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.2 Programs Under the program buttons you can save sets of different settings, to reuse or to simplify the use of Automower in several gardens. Under respective ® buttons there are some preset settings.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 44 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.4 Numbers 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 45.
6.6 Settings (4) Installation Settings The numbers in brackets refer to the menu rows on the display of Husqvarna Automower ® There are a number of submenus under each option. You can access all the functions to set Automower ®...
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 47 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.3 Commands (1) This option in the main menu allows you to access Charge then AUTO the following functions on Automower ® • Charge then AUTO (1-1) Show latest faults in order for Automower to drive immediately to Commands...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 48 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Timer override (2-1) If you set the timer on your Automower , you can use ® this function to temporarily abandon the settings. • YES (2-1-1) Timer override 2-1- Move the cursor to YES and press YES to turn off the timer function.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 49 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Week timer (2-4) Use the YES button to select/deselect the days you Timer override would like Automower to mow/not mow. Automower ® ® will mow on the days prefixed by a checkmark. Day timer •...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 50 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 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.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 51 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS • Proportion first (3-1-6) When you use two exit sectors: Specify a percentage to define on how many occasions Automower should leave the charging station in ® sector 1. To test the settings in Exit angles: State the value 100 % for Proportion first when sector 1 is to be tested.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 52 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Up to five remote areas can be activated: Area 1, Area 1 Area 2, Area 3, Area 4 and Area 5 (only three areas on 220 AC). Three values need to be stated to activate an area: Area 2 Follow loop out...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 53 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS • Follow loop in (3-2-2) This function is used to control how Automower ® Follow loop out Exit angles searches for the charging station. Automower always starts the search for the ®...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 54 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS • 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.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 55 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS • 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...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 56 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS 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 1600 ft (500 meters). State the value 100 % for Proportion for the area to which the distance is to be measured and 0 % for the other areas.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 57 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS • Ground speed (3-4-2) When Automower is run on areas smaller than ® Utfartsvinklar the recommended maximum area, the speed can be reduced. The advantage of this is reduced wear on the mower and somewhat more Följa slinga even speed on steep hills.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 58 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS • Time lock (4-1-2) This function partly involves Automower ® PIN code stopping to mow after a predetermined number _ _ days Number of of days and not continuing until the correct PIN days code has been entered, and partly that the PIN Time lock...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 59 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS • 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?.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 60 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Language (4-3) Using this function you can change the language Security selection you made when Automower was first ® started. Sounds To select the language: Move the cursor to Language and press YES.
The behavior 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.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 62 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE - PROPOSED INSTALLATION Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.5 acre (1,800m ). No guide wire is necessary. Timer: Operating time of 24 hours per day. Exit angles: One sector 90° - 270°. Search method: Irregular and Follow boundary wire in.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 63 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE - PROPOSED INSTALLATION Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.15 acre (600 m ). L-shaped garden with the charging station placed in the narrow area. There are two islands. No guide wire is necessary.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 64 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE - PROPOSED INSTALLATION Proposals for installation and settings Area: 0.12 acre (500 m ). There are several islands. No guide wire is necessary. The mower’s default settings do not need to be changed.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 65 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 7. GARDEN EXAMPLE - PROPOSED INSTALLATION Proposals for installation and settings This example only applies to 230 ACX. Area: 0.75 acre (3000 m ). Two guide wires are recommended. Timer: Operating time of 24 hours per day. Exit angles: One sector 90°...
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 66 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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 68.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 67 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 8. MAINTENANCE 8.2 Winter storage Automower ® Automower must be carefully cleaned before winter ® storage, see 8.5 Cleaning on page 68. 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.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 68 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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: •...
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 69 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 8. MAINTENANCE 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.
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: Set the main switch to the OFF position.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 71 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 8. MAINTENANCE 8.7 In the event of a thunderstorm To reduce the risk of damage to components in the robotic lawnmower, we recommend that all connections to the charging station are disconnected (power supply, boundary wire and guide wire) if there is a risk of a thunderstorm.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 72 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 73 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 9. TROUBLE SHOOTING Fault message Cause Action 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.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 74 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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...
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 76 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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.
BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 77 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 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.
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BvAM220-230_2013_US.book Page 78 Thursday, December 4, 2014 3:03 PM 12. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION Serial number: _________________________________________________________________ Personal code: _________________________________________________________________ Dealer ________________________________________________________________________ Dealer’s telephone number: ______________________________________________________ 78 - English...