The Husqvarna Automower® is a robotic lawn mower designed to maintain your lawn automatically. Here’s how it works:
Key Components
- Mower Unit: The main body of the Automower which includes the cutting blades, sensors, and wheels.
- Charging Station: The base where the mower recharges its battery.
- Boundary Wire: A wire laid around the perimeter of the lawn and around obstacles to define the mowing area.
- Guide Wire: Helps the mower navigate complex lawns and find its way back to the charging station.
Operation Process
- Setup:
- Boundary and Guide Wires: Install the boundary wire around the edges of your lawn and around any obstacles (like flower beds). Lay the guide wire to help the mower navigate.
- Charging Station: Place and connect the charging station to a power source. The boundary and guide wires are connected to this station.
- Programming:
- Schedule: Set a mowing schedule using the mower’s control panel or a smartphone app. You can program specific times and days for the mower to operate.
- Cutting Height: Adjust the cutting height based on your lawn’s needs.
- Mowing:
- Random Pattern: The Automower cuts the grass in a random pattern to ensure even coverage and to avoid leaving tracks on the lawn.
- Sensors: The mower uses various sensors to detect obstacles, changes in terrain, and the boundary wire. This helps it navigate and mow efficiently.
- Adaptive Cutting: Some models can adjust their mowing frequency based on grass growth rate and weather conditions.
- Returning to Charging Station:
- When the battery is low, the mower follows the guide wire back to the charging station to recharge. It will resume mowing once it is fully charged.
Additional Features
- Weather Resistance: The Automower is designed to work in various weather conditions, including rain.
- Anti-Theft System: Equipped with alarms and PIN code protection to prevent unauthorized use.
- Remote Control: Can be controlled and monitored via a smartphone app, which allows you to start, stop, and adjust settings remotely.
- Safety Features: Blades stop automatically if the mower is lifted or turned over. Sensors prevent the mower from colliding with people, pets, and obstacles.
Maintenance
- Blade Replacement: Blades need to be replaced periodically to ensure a clean cut.
- Cleaning: Regularly clean the mower to remove grass clippings and debris.
- Winter Storage: Store the mower and charging station indoors during the winter months to protect them from harsh weather.
By using a combination of boundary wires, sensors, and smart programming, the Husqvarna Automower® can maintain your lawn with minimal human intervention, providing a consistently well-manicured lawn.
