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Flymo 1200 R Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Robotic Lawnmower 1200 R Easy installation INSTALLATION MANUAL Easy to programme Safety stop button Anti-theft alarm Easier by Design www. ymo.co.uk...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction and safety ............1.1 Introduction ................1.2 Symbols on the product ............1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual ........1.4 Safety Instructions ..............2. Presentation ................2.1 What is what? ............... 2.2 Function ................... 2.3 Search method ..............
  • Page 4 PIN code. The product registration key is provided in a separate document in the product packaging. If the robotic lawnmower is stolen, it is important to notify Flymo of this. Contact Flymo Central Service and provide the robotic lawnmower's serial number and product registration key so that it can be registered as stolen in an international database.

  • Page 5: Introduction And Safety

    1.1 Introduction Congratulations on your choice of an exceptionally high quality product. To get the best results from your Flymo robotic lawnmower requires knowledge of how it works. This Operator's Manual contains important information about the robotic lawnmower, how it must be installed and how to use it.

  • Page 6: Symbols On The Product

    1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.2 Symbols on the product These symbols can be found on the robotic lawnmower. Study them carefully. • Please read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using your robotic lawnmower. The warnings and safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual must be carefully followed if the mower is to be used safely and efficiently.

  • Page 7: Symbols In The Operator's Manual

    1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.3 Symbols in the Operator’s Manual These symbols can be found in the Operator’s Manual. Study them carefully. • Turn the main switch to 0 before carrying out any inspections and/or maintenance. • Always wear protective gloves when working with the mower’s chassis.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY 1.4 Safety Instructions • This robotic lawnmower 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.
  • Page 9 1. INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY • Full compatibility cannot be guaranteed between the robotic lawnmower and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, buried electric animal fencing or similar. • Metal objects in the ground (e.g. reinforced concrete or anti-mole nets) can result in a stoppage.

  • Page 10: Presentation

    The low voltage cable must not be shortened or extended. A 20 meter low voltage cable is available to purchase as an accessory. Contact Flymo Central Service for more information. • Loop wire, laid in a loop around the robotic lawnmower’s working area.

  • Page 11: What Is What

    2. PRESENTATION 2.1 What is what? Start The numbers in the illustration represent: Body 14. Keypad Cover to display, keypad and cutting height 15. Display adjustment 16. Loop wire for boundary loop and guide wire Stop button/Catch to open the cover 17.

  • Page 12: Function

    2. PRESENTATION 2.2 Function Capacity The robotic lawnmower is recommended for lawns up to 400 m How big an area the robotic lawnmower can keep cut depends primarily on the condition of the blades and the type, growth and moisture of the grass. The shape of the garden is also significant.
  • Page 13 2. PRESENTATION Working method The robotic lawnmower automatically mows the lawn. It continuously alternates between mowing and charging. The robotic lawnmower starts to search for the charging station when the battery charge becomes too low. The robotic lawnmower does not mow when it is searching for the charging station.

  • Page 14: Search Method

    2. PRESENTATION The control panel on the top of the robotic lawnmower is where you manage all the robotic lawnmower settings. Open the control panel cover by pressing down the STOP button. When the main switch is set to position 1 for the first time, a start-up sequence begins which includes Start language selection, time format, date format and the...

  • Page 15: Installation

    3. INSTALLATION 3. Installation This chapter describes how you install the Flymo robotic lawnmower. Before starting the installation read the previous chapter 2. Presentation . Read also through this entire chapter before beginning the installation. How the installation is done also affects how well the robotic lawnmower works.

  • Page 16: Installation Of The Charging Station

    • It must be close to a wall socket The supplied low voltage cable is 10 metres long. A 20 meter low voltage cable is available to purchase as an accessory. Contact Flymo Central Service for more information. • A level surface to place the charging station on •...
  • Page 17 3. INSTALLATION The charging station must be positioned with a great deal of free space in front of it (at least 3 metres). It should also be centrally placed in the working area to make it easier for the robotic lawnmower to reach all areas in the working area.
  • Page 18 3. INSTALLATION If the installation is done in a working area with a steep slope (such as around a house on a hill), the charging station should be placed in the area at the bottom of the slope. This makes it easier for the robotic lawnmower to follow the guide wire to the charging station.
  • Page 19 3. INSTALLATION It is possible to let the low voltage cable cross the working area. The low voltage cable must be stapled down or buried, and the cutting height should be such that the blades on the blade disc can never come in contact with the low voltage cable.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    3. INSTALLATION Installation and connecting the charging station Position the charging station in a suitable spot. Connect the low voltage cable to the charging station. Connect the transformer’s power cable to a 230V wall socket. If the transformer is connected to an electrical socket outdoors, this must be approved for outdoor use.

  • Page 21: Installation Of The Boundary Wire

    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 pegs It is preferable to staple down the boundary wire if you want to make adjustments to the boundary wire during the first few weeks of operation.
  • Page 22 3. INSTALLATION Working area boundaries If a high obstacle, for example a wall or fence, borders the working area, the boundary wire should be laid 30 cm from the obstacle. This will prevent the robotic lawnmower from colliding with the obstacle and reduce body wear.
  • Page 23 3. INSTALLATION Boundaries within the working area Use the boundary wire to demarcate areas inside the working area by creating islands around obstacles which cannot withstand a collision, for example, flowerbeds, bushes and fountains. Obstacles that can withstand a collision, for example, trees and bushes higher than 15 cm, do not need to be demarcated by the boundary wire.
  • Page 24 3. INSTALLATION Passages when mowing Long and narrow passages and areas narrower than 1.5 - 2 metres should be avoided. When the robotic lawnmower mows, there is a risk that it travels around in the passage or area for a period of time. The lawn will then look flattened.
  • Page 25 3. INSTALLATION Laying the boundary wire If you intend to staple down the boundary wire: • Cut the grass very low with a standard lawnmower or a trimmer where the wire is to be laid. It will then be easier to lay the wire close to the ground and the risk of the robotic lawnmower cutting the wire or damaging the insulation of the wire is reduced.
  • Page 26 3. INSTALLATION Laying the boundary wire in towards the charging station The boundary wire must be laid in line with the rear end of the charging station and at least 1.5 metres straight out to the right and left of the station. See the illustration.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Boundary Wire

    3. INSTALLATION 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire Connect the boundary wire to the charging station: IMPORTANT INFORMATION The boundary wire must not be crossed when connecting it to the charging station. The right hand wire end must be connected to the right hand pin on the charging station and the left hand wire end to the left pin.

  • Page 28: Installation Of The Guide Wire

    3. INSTALLATION 3.6 Installation of the guide wire The guide wire is a wire that is laid from the charging station towards, for instance, a remote part of the working area or through a narrow passage to be then connected with the boundary wire. The same cable roll is used for both the boundary and guide wires.
  • Page 29 3. INSTALLATION Laying and connecting the guide wire Run the wire through the slot in the bottom of the charger plate. Fit the connector to the guide wire in the same way as for the boundary wire described in 3.5 Connecting the boundary wire on page 27. Connect it to the contact pin on the charging station that is labelled “Guide”.
  • Page 30 3. INSTALLATION - In the passage, the guide wire must therefore be placed so that the robotic lawnmower has as much space to run in as possible. The distance Maximum between the boundary wire and the guide wire distance must however be at least 30 cm. At least 30 cm/12ft At least 2m/7ft If the guide wire has to be installed on a steep slope,...

  • Page 31: Checking The Loop

    • Solid red light = fault in a circuit board in the charging station. Contact Flymo Central Service to rectify. See Memo on page 4. See 9.2 Indicator lamp in the charging station on page 58 if the lamp does not indicate a solid green light.

  • Page 32: First Start-Up And Calibration

    3. INSTALLATION 3.8 First start-up and calibration Before the robotic lawnmower is operated, a start-up sequence in the robotic lawnmower's menu must be carried out as well as an automatic calibration of the guide signal. The calibration is also a good test to see that the installation of the guide wire has been done in such a way that the robotic lawnmower can easily follow the guide wire from the charging station.

  • Page 33: Test Docking With The Charging Station

    3. INSTALLATION 3.9 Test docking with the charging station Before using the robotic lawnmower, check that the robotic lawnmower can follow the guide wire all the way to the charging station and easily docks with the charging station. Perform the test below. Open the control panel cover by pressing the STOP button.

  • Page 34: Use

    4. USE 4. Use 4.1 Charging a flat battery When the Flymo robotic lawnmower is new or has been stored for a long period, the battery will be flat and needs to be charged before starting. Charging takes approximately 80 to 100 minutes.

  • Page 35: Using The Timer

    4. USE 4.2 Using the timer Use the timer function (see 6.3 Timer on page 43.) to avoid a downtrodden lawn. When setting the timer, calculate that the robotic lawnmower mows about 30 m per hour and day. Example If the working area is 360 m in size, the robotic lawnmower must operate for 12 hours a day.

  • Page 36: Starting

    The robotic lawnmower will operate between 06:00 and 16:00. It will begin again at 20:00 but stop running at 22:00 to rest until it starts again at 06:00. Flymo 1200R Max. operating time 13 h Min. standby time 11 h...

  • Page 37: Switching Off

    4. USE 4.5 Switching off Press the STOP button. Set the main switch in position 0. Always switch the robotic lawnmower off using the main switch if it requires maintenance or if the robotic lawnmower must be moved outside the working area. 4.6 Adjusting the cutting height The cutting height can be varied from MIN (2 cm) to MAX (5 cm).

  • Page 38: Control Panel

    5. CONTROL PANEL 5. Control panel All forms of commands and settings for the Flymo robotic lawnmower are made via the control panel. All functions are accessed via a number of menus. The control panel consists of a display and a keypad.

  • Page 39: Operation Selection

    5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Operation selection The operation selection button is symbolised by a house. When the button has been pressed, the selected operation mode is shown in the display. By consecutively pressing the button many times, one can choose between three different operation modes. HOME: Sends the robotic lawnmower to the charging station.

  • Page 40: Multi-Choice Buttons

    5. CONTROL PANEL 5.2 Multi-choice buttons The three multi-choice buttons offer various functions, among others depending on where in the menu structure you are. The button function is shown at the very bottom of the display. Example: If you are in the main menu, the left button Start can be used to go back, the middle button confirms any selections and the right button helps you to scroll...

  • Page 41: Menu Functions

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6. Menu functions 6.1 Main menu The main menu for the Flymo 1200R offers three options: • Timer • Security • Settings There are a number of submenus under each option. Start You can access all the functions to set the robotic lawnmower settings via these.

  • Page 42: Menu Structure

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.2 Menu structure Flymo 1200R 42 - English...

  • Page 43: Timer

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.3 Timer The lawn should not be cut too often to obtain the Work hours 1 best mowing result. Consequently, it is important to limit the operating time using the timer function if the working area is less than the robotic lawnmower's Work hours 2: Timer working capacity.

  • Page 44: Security

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS 6.4 Security Through this selection, settings relating to security Timer and the connection between the mower and the Change PIN code charging station can be made. Installation Change PIN code Security level Security Enter the new PIN code and press OK. Enter the same New loop signal code again and confirm by pressing OK.

  • Page 45: Settings

    6. MENU FUNCTIONS Alarm This function means that an alarm sounds if the PIN code is not entered within 10 seconds after the STOP button has been pressed or the robotic lawnmower has been lifted up for any reason. A ticking noise indicates that the PIN code must be entered to prevent triggering the alarm.
  • Page 46 6. MENU FUNCTIONS Time & Date This function allows you to set current time and Time & Date Time required time format in the robotic lawnmower. • Time Language Time format Enter the correct time and press OK to exit. •...
  • Page 47 6. MENU FUNCTIONS • Never (0%) • Rarely (approx. 20%) • Medium (approx. 50%) • Often (approx. 80%) • Always (100%) • Select the percentage that corresponds to the size of the remote area relative to the total working area. If the remote area is for instance less than half of the total working area, then Rarely must be selected.

  • Page 48: Garden Examples

    Different gardens require different settings. The following pages outline a number of examples of gardens with installation proposals and settings. There are also animated garden examples on www.flymo.com. See chapter 6. Menu functions for more detailed information about the various settings.
  • Page 49 7. GARDEN EXAMPLES Installation proposals and settings Area 400 m . A number of islands and a 25% slope. Timer 07:00-22:00 (factory setting) Monday-Sunday Remote start- Rarely (factory setting) Proportion Place the charging station in Remarks the lower part of the working area.
  • Page 50 7. GARDEN EXAMPLES Installation proposals and settings Area 150 m . Unsymmetrical working area with a narrow passage and a number of islands. Timer 07:00-17:00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Remote start- Rarely (factory setting) Proportion The guide wire must be Remarks placed along the narrow passage to ensure that the...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    8. MAINTENANCE 8. Maintenance Check and clean the robotic lawnmower regularly and replace worn parts if necessary to improve operating reliability and to ensure a longer service life. For further information on cleaning, see 8.3 Cleaning. When the robotic lawnmower is first used, the blade disc and blades should be inspected once a week.

  • Page 52: After Winter Storage

    8. MAINTENANCE Charging station Store the charging station and transformer indoors. The boundary wire and the guide wire can be left in the ground. The ends of the wires should be protected from damp by putting them in a container with grease for instance.

  • Page 53: Transport And Removal

    All three blades and screws must be replaced at the same time to obtain a balanced mowing system. Use Flymo approved original blades only. To replace the blades: Set the main switch in position 0.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Battery

    8. MAINTENANCE 8.7 Replacing the battery The battery is maintenance-free, but has a limited life span of 2 to 4 years. Battery life is dependent on the length of the season and how many hours a day the robotic lawnmower is used.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    More suggestions for steps to take in the event of malfunction or symptoms can be found on www.flymo.com. 9.1 Messages Below a number of messages are listed which may be shown in the display of the robotic lawnmower. Contact Flymo Central Service if the same message appears often. See Memo on page 4. Message Cause Action...
  • Page 56 Wrong PIN Wrong PIN code has been entered. Enter the correct PIN code. Contact Five attempts are permitted, and the Flymo Central Service if you forget keypad is then blocked for five the PIN code. See Memo on page 4. minutes.
  • Page 57 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Message Cause Action No drive The robotic lawnmower has got Free the robotic lawnmower and caught in something. rectify the reason for the lack of drive. If it is due to wet grass, wait until the lawn has dried before using the robotic lawnmower.

  • Page 58: Indicator Lamp In The Charging Station

    For a fully functional installation, the indicator lamp in the charging station must emit a solid green light. If something else appears, follow the troubleshooting guide below. There is more troubleshooting help on www.flymo.com. If you still need help with troubleshooting, please contact Flymo Central Service. See Memo on page 4.

  • Page 59: Symptoms

    If your robotic lawnmower does not work as expected, follow the troubleshooting guide below. There is a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on www.flymo.com which provides more detailed answers to a number of standard questions. Contact Flymo Central Service if you still cannot find the reason for the fault. See Memo on page 4.
  • Page 60 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Action The robotic Damaged blades lead to imbalance in Inspect the blades and screws and lawnmower vibrates the cutting system. replace them if necessary. See 8.6 Replacing the blades on page 53. Many blades in the same position Check that only one blade is fitted at lead to imbalance in the cutting each screw.

  • Page 61: Finding Breaks In The Loop Wire

    9. TROUBLESHOOTING 9.4 Finding breaks in the loop wire Breaks in the loop wire are usually the result of unconscious physical damage to the wire such as when gardening with a shovel. In countries with ground frost, even sharp stones that move in the ground can damage the wire.
  • Page 62 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Connect the charging station to the power supply. Switch the connections between the guide wire and the boundary wire in the charging station. a) Switch connection A1 and Guide. If the indicator lamp flashes yellow, then the break is somewhere on the boundary wire between A1 and the point where the guide wire is connected to the boundary wire (thick black line in the illustration).
  • Page 63 9. TROUBLESHOOTING a) Assume that the indicator lamp flashed yellow in test a) above. Reset all connections to their original positions. Then disconnect A2. Connect a new loop wire to A2. Connect the other end of this new loop wire somewhere at the centre of the installation.
  • Page 64 9. TROUBLESHOOTING Continue until only a very short section of the wire remains which is the difference between a flashing blue light and a solid green light. b) If the indicator lamp flashed yellow in test 3b) above, a similar test is carried out but with the new loop wire connected to A1 instead.

  • Page 65: Technical Data

    10. TECHNICAL DATA 10. Technical Data Data 1200R Dimensions Length 58 cm Width 46 cm Height 26 cm Weight 8 kg Electrical system Battery Specialised Lithium-Ion battery, 18 V/1.6 Ah Transformer 230 VAC/21.6 VDC Mean energy consumption at maximum use 7 kWh/month in a 400 m working area Noise emissions...

  • Page 66: Guarantee Terms

    The blades and wheels are seen as disposable and are not covered by the guarantee. If an error occurs with your Flymo robotic lawnmower, please contact Flymo Central Services (see Memo on page 4) for further instructions. Please have the receipt and the robotic lawnmower's serial number at hand when contacting Flymo Central Service.

  • Page 67: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, declares under sole responsibility that the robotic lawnmower Flymo 1200R with serial numbers dating 2013 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: •...
  • Page 68 13. EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 68 - English...
  • Page 70 DL5 6UP Helpline Number: 0844 844 4558 Copyright @2012 Flymo S.A. All rights reserved Flymo and other product and feature names are registered trademarks of Flymo S.A. The Husqvarna UK policy of continuous improvement and updating means that Easier by Design cations can be altered without prior notice.

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