Husqvarna AUTOMOWER 520 Owner Manual - Page 55

7 Transportation, storage and disposal 7.1 Transportation The contained lithium-ion-batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. For commercial transports e.g. by third parties or forwarding agents, special requirement on packaging and labeling must be observed. Consult an expert for hazardous material for preparation of the item being shipped. Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations. Tape off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging. Always secure the product when transporting it. 7.2 Winter storage 7.2.1 The robotic lawnmower The robotic lawnmower must be cleaned carefully before putting it away for the winter. See Clean the robotic lawnmower on page 43. To guarantee battery functionality and service life, it is important to charge the robotic lawnmower before storing it away for the winter. 1. Place the robotic lawnmower in the charging station until the battery icon in the app shows that the battery is fully charged. 2. Set the Main switch to 0. Check the condition of wear items such as blades and bearings in the rear wheel. Rectify if necessary to make sure the robotic lawnmower is in good condition prior to next season. Store the robotic lawnmower standing on all wheels and place it in a dry, frost-free environment, preferably in the mower's original packaging. You can also hang the robotic lawnmower on a Husqvarna original wall hanger. Contact your local Husqvarna representative for more information about available wall hangers. CAUTION: 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. 7.2.2 The charging station It is recommended to store the charging station and power supply indoors. The boundary wire and the guide wire can be left in the ground. 1. Disconnect the charging station power supply. 2. Release the connector lock of the power supply, and pull the connector out. 3. Disconnect the boundary and guide wire connectors from the charging station. The ends of the wires should be protected from damp by putting them in a container with grease for instance. CAUTION: If the charging station is left outdoors during the winter, the charging station must be connected to the mains, the boundary wire and the guide wires the entire winter. 7.3 After winter storage 1. Check if cleaning is needed, particularly the charging strips on both the robotic lawnmower and the charging station. 2. If the charging strips appear to be burnt or coated, clean them using a fine grade emery cloth. 3. Check also that the robotic lawnmower's time and date are correct. 7.4 Environmental information The symbol on the Husqvarna robotic lawnmower indicates that this product cannot be treated as domestic waste. It should instead be left at a suitable recycling centre to recycle its electronic components and batteries. The battery must be removed from the product before it is scrapped. By ensuring that this product is taken care of correctly, you can help to counteract the potential negative impact on the environment and people that can otherwise result through incorrect waste management of this product. For more detailed information about recycling this product, contact your municipality, your domestic waste service or the shop from where you purchased the product. 7.4.1 Removal of battery for recycling Follow these steps for removal of the battery from the robotic lawnmower. 1. Set the Main switch in position 0. 2. Clean the area around the grommet for the charging cable found at the very front under the mower. 3. Pull out the rubber grommet on the charging cable and carefully loosen the connector. 4. The body is fitted to the chassis using 4 quickmounted, snap-on brackets. Loosen the body from the chassis by lifting the body one corner at a time 362 - 002 - 06.02.2018 Transportation, storage and disposal 55