Husqvarna 230 ACX - Manual (Page 11)

12 - English
2. PRESENTATION
2.2 Function of Automower™
Capacity
Automower™ is recommended for lawns up to
0.75 acre (3000 m
2 ) (0.5 acre (1800 m 2 ) 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. 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 about 77 °F (25 °C) a fully charged
Automower™ mows for approximately 60 - 90 minutes,
(40 - 60 minutes for 220 AC), depending on the age of
the battery and the thickness of the grass. The mower
then charges for 45 - 60 minutes. Above 77 °F (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. To keep the drive
wheels clean and thus increase traction, use
Automower™ wheel brushes (505 13 27-01).
When there is a risk of thunder Automower™ should
not stand in the charging station. When there is a risk
of a thunder storm, the 120V (230V) plug should be
removed from the mains socket and the boundary wire
disconnected 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.