Automower EPOS Plugin Kit - Robotic mower HUSQVARNA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Automower EPOS Plugin Kit HUSQVARNA

Referencestation (F)

Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual.

WARNING: Used if there is a risk of

injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed. CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials or the adjacent area if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed. Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in a given situation.

37.2 General safety instructions

WARNING: Read the warning

instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Obey national regulations about electrical safety.

• The product is only to be used with the power supply unit supplied by Husqvarna.

• The product may only be used with the equipment recommended by the manufacturer. All other types of use are incorrect. The manufacturer’s instructions with regard to operation/maintenance must be followed precisely.

• The product may only be operated, maintained and repaired by persons that are fully conversant with its special characteristics and safety regulations. Please read the Operator’s Manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the product.

• Husqvarna does not guarantee full compatibility between the product and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls, radio transmitters, hearing loops, underground electric animal fencing or similar.

• It is not permitted to modify the original design of the product. All modifications are made at your own risk.

• The operating temperature is -20°C to 45°C / -4°F to 113°F. The storage temperature is -20°C to 70°C / -4°F to 158°F.

37.3 Safety instructions for installation

WARNING: Read the warning

instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Do not put the power supply at a position where there is a risk that it can become wet. Do not put the power supply on the ground.

• Do not encapsulate the power supply. Condensed water can harm the power supply and increase the risk of electrical shock.

• Risk of Electric Shock. Install only to an residual- current device (RCD) when connecting the power supply to the wall socket. Applicable to USA/ Canada. If power supply is installed outdoors: Risk of Electric Shock. Install only to a covered Class A GFCI receptacle (RCD) that has an enclosure that is weatherproof with the attachment plug cap inserted or removed.

• Make sure that the plugs of the low-voltage cable and the power supply unit are clean and dry before you connect them.

• There is a risk of falling objects during the installation of the reference station. This can result in injury.

• The power supply cable and extension cable must be outside the work area to prevent damage to the cables.

• There is a risk of falling when you install the reference station in a high position. Make sure that you have a stable position when you install the reference station.

WARNING: Read the warning

instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Disconnect the product from the power supply before you clean or do maintenance on the product.

37.5 In the event of a thunderstorm

To decrease the risk of damage to electrical components in the reference station, we recommend that the power supply to the reference station is disconnected if there is a risk of a thunderstorm. Connect the power supply again when there is no a risk of thunderstorm. 38 Introduction

Serial number: Product number: The serial number is on the product rating plate and on the product carton. Use the serial number to register your product on www.husqvarna.com.

For support about the product, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer.

38.1.2 Product description

Note: Husqvarna regularly updates the appearance and function of the products. Refer to Support on page

This kit includes an EPOS

reference station and a EPOS

Plug-in to be installed on your 320/430X/450X NERA robotic lawn mower. The EPOS

reference station receives satellite signals and sends correction data to the robotic lawn mower. The EPOS

Plug-in use satellite signals and the correction data from the reference station for positioning.

system contains a robotic lawn mower, a charging station and a reference station. The robotic lawn mower and the reference station receives satellite signals for positioning. The reference station is stationary and sends correction data to the robotic lawn mower to get an accurate position for the mower. The work area is made virtually in an app by operating the product and adding waypoints to make a map in an app. 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023 Introduction - 10338.1.4 Product overview

1. Reference station

5. Post bracket large, for post dimensions 44-55 mm/

The appearance can be different for different markets.

3. Reference station

12. Robotic lawn mower with EPOS

38.1.6 Symbols on the product

These symbols can be found on the product. Make sure that you understand them. This product complies with the applicable EU Directives. This product complies with the applicable UK Directives. It is not permitted to dispose the product as usual domestic waste. Obey national regulations and use the local recycling system.

Robotic lawn mower not included. 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023 Introduction - 105Use a detachable power sup- ply as specified on the rating plate adjacent to the symbol. The chassis contains components which are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). The chassis must only be opened and sealed by an authorized service technician. The warranty will not be applicable if the seal is broken. Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for some markets.

38.1.7 Symbols in the app

Shows the strength of the radio signal that the product receives from the reference station. The status is EPOS confirmed . The product has an accurate position and direction. This is necessary to operate the product automatically and for the installation of map objects. The status is EPOS action is necessary

The product has an accurate position but it is necessary to operate the product, manually or automatically, to get an accurate direction. The status is EPOS searching . The product does not have an accurate position and is searching for the satellite signals and the correction data to get an accurate position. 39 Installation

39.1 Introduction - Installation

WARNING: Read and understand the

safety chapter before you install the product.

WARNING: Read and understand the

safety chapter in the manual for the robotic lawn mower before you install the product. CAUTION: Use original spare parts and installation material. Note: Refer to www.husqvarna.com for more information about installation.

39.2 Primary components for

installation The installation includes the components that follow:

, that cuts the lawn automatically.

, that charges the product.

, which is connected to the charging station and a 100-240V power outlet.

• Power supply unit, which is connected to the reference station and a 100-240V power outlet.

• Reference station, that receives satellite signals and sends correction data to the robotic lawn mower.

• Mobile device with the Automower

Connect app to do the installation and the settings for the product.

39.3 To prepare for installation

CAUTION: Holes with water in the lawn can cause damage to the product. CAUTION: Read the installation chapter before you start the installation.

• Make a blueprint of the work area and include all obstacles. This makes it easier to examine where to put the charging station, the reference station, and the virtual boundaries.

Purchased separately.

Purchased separately.

Included with the charging station.

106 - Installation 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023• Make a mark on the blueprint where to put

the charging station, the reference station, the maintenance point, the transport paths and the virtual boundaries for the work areas and stay-out zones.

• Follow the instructions for distances between obscuring objects.

• Fill in holes in the lawn to make it level.

• Cut the grass before you install the product. Make sure that the grass is maximum 10 cm / 4 in. Note: The first weeks after installation the sound level when the product cuts the grass can be higher than usual. The sound level decreases after some time.

39.4 To examine where to put the

reference station CAUTION: If there is a lightning rod near by, do not install the reference station higher than the lightning rod. CAUTION: Do not install the reference station on a flagpole. Movements of the reference station will affect the correction data sent to the product with the accurate position.

• Install the reference station on a fixed object that cannot move or rotate.

• Install the reference station on a post or a wall. The post must be 32-55 mm / 1.26-2.16 in. in diameter to fit the attachments on the reference station. Note: If the reference station is installed on a wall the top of the reference station must be above the wall. Metal objects can cause interference with the reference station signal.

• Make sure that the reference station has full view of the sky. It is necessary that minimum 135 degrees of the sky has a full view. We recommend that the sky has a full view in all directions more than 10° in elevation angle. 160° 10°10°

• Install the reference station at minimum 2 m / 6.5 ft. height.

• The maximum distance between the reference station and the product is 500 m / 1640 ft. when free line of view. Objects between the reference station and product decreases the distance.

39.5 To examine where to put the

• Put the power supply in an area with a roof and protection from the sun and rain.

• Put the power supply in an area with good airflow.

• Use a residual-current device (RCD) when you connect the power supply to the power outlet.

• Extend the low-voltage cable if necessary. The low-voltage cable can be extended up to 100 m / 328 ft.

39.6 To examine where to put the

• You can put the charging station in the work area or not in the work area. No transport path is necessary if the charging station is put in the work area (A). No transport path is necessary if the product is fully in the work area when it is at the charging station docking point. If the charging station and docking point (B) are not in the work area, you must install a transport path (C).

• You can put the charging station in an Automower

• Put the charging station (A) where the docking point (B) has unimpeded sky view. The charging station docking point (B) is where the product 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023 Installation - 107stops after reversing from the charging station.The reversing distance can be set to 70-250 cm /28-98 in. Make sure that there is minimum 3 m (C)between objects that are higher than 1 m / 3.3 ft.around the docking point (B).

• If the product must not operate in a part of thedocking area, put a protective wall that is minimum15 cm / 6 in. in height. The docking area (A) isa circular area around the charging station with aradius of 3 m / 9.8 ft.

Note: The product uses the charging stationsignal to search for the charging station when itis in the docking area.• Put the charging station near a power outlet.• Put the charging station on a level surface.• The baseplate of the charging station must not bebent. max. 5 cm / 2" max. 5 cm / 2"

• If the work area has 2 parts separated with a steepslope, Husqvarna recommends to put the chargingstation in the lower section. CAUTION: Do not install the chargingstation where there are metal objectsin the ground. Metal objects can causeinterference with the charging station signal.

39.7 To examine where to put the

power supply CAUTION: Make sure that the bladeson the product do not cut the low-voltagecable.108 - Installation 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023CAUTION: Do not put the low-voltage cable in a coil or below the charging station plate. The coil causes interference with the signal from the charging station.

• Put the power supply in an area with a roof and protection from the sun and rain.

• Put the power supply in an area with good airflow.

• Use a residual-current device (RCD) with a tripping current of maximum 30 mA when you connect the power supply to the power outlet. Low-voltage cables of different lengths are available as accessories.

39.8 To examine where to install the

virtual boundaries CAUTION: If the work area is adjacent to water bodies, slopes, precipices or a public road, there must be a protective wall. The wall must be minimum 15 cm / 6 in. in height. CAUTION: Do not let the product operate on gravel.

• For careful operation without noise, isolate all obstacles such as trees, roots and stones.

• Make a blueprint of the work area before you install the virtual boundaries.

39.9 To install map objects near

buildings and trees When the product operates it must have unimpeded sky view to use the satellite signals for navigation.

• Make sure that 90° section of the sky is unimpeded. 90° Note: Objects that are less than 1 m / 3.3 ft. in height does not interfere with the operation of the product. Note: Tree canopies that are less than 4 m / 13 ft. in diameter does not interfere with the operation of the product. If there are many small trees put together in an area, if the diameter of their canopies put together is less than 4 m / 13 ft. they do not interfere with the operation of the product.

• For trees with tree canopies that is more than 4 m / 13 ft. in diameter (A), make a stay-out zone (B) around the trees.

• For L-shaped objects higher than 1 m / 3.3 ft, install the virtual boundary at a minimum distance (C) of 1.5 m / 5 ft. from it. 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023 Installation - 109C

• To install virtual boundaries in an area with an U-shaped object higher than 1 m / 3.3 ft, make surethat the distance (E) is minimum 6 m / 20 ft. If theobject is higher than 3 m / 10 ft., make sure thatthe distance (E) is twice the height of the highestobject. Install the virtual boundary at a minimumdistance (D) of 1.5 m / 5 ft. from the object.

• For areas between objects higher than 1 m / 3.3 ft.the distance (F) must be minimum 4 m / 13 ft.

Note: For areas with a width less than 4 m / 13ft. a transport path can be made for the roboticlawn mower to go through without cutting.

A passage is a section that has virtual boundary on eachside and that connects 2 parts of the work area. Thepassage must be a minimum of 2 m / 6.5 ft. wide to geta good cutting result.

39.9.2 To install the map objects in a slope

The product can operate in 50% slopes. Do not includetoo steep slopes in the work area. Too steep slopescan be isolated as stay-out zones. The slope (%) iscalculated as height for each m. Example: 10 cm / 100cm = 10%. 10 cm/4"100 cm/40" 10%

• For slopes more than 50% in the work area, isolatethe slope with a stay-out zone.• For slopes that are more than 25% along the outeredge of the lawn. For installation of the virtualboundary, operate the product with the rear wheel5 cm / 2 in. (A) from the edge. - Installation 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023A

• For slopes adjacent to a public road, put a fence ora protective wall along the outer edge of the slope.

39.10 To install the product

Plug-in. Refer to To install the EPOS plug-in on page 111

Connect app on yourmobile device. Refer to Automower

3. Do a pairing operation of the product and theAutomower

Connect app. Do the EPOS setupin the Automower Connect app. Refer to To do the EPOS

4. Install the charging station. Refer to

To install the charging station on page 112

5. Install the reference station. Refer to

Installation of the reference station on page 113

6. Make a map with work areas, stay-out zones,transport paths and maintenance points. Refer to

Installation of the map objects on page 116

Connect app to do settings forthe product. Refer to Automower

Note: For more information about settings in theapp, read the Operator's manual for the roboticlawn mower.

39.10.1 Installation tools

• Screwdriver, Torx 20.• Hex key, 4 mm. Included in the carton.• Hex key, 8 mm. Included in the carton.

39.10.2 To install the EPOS plug-in

1. Remove the top cover on the robotic lawn mower.2. Remove the 4 screws (Torx20) and the coverplate.3. Remove the sealing plug on the connector.4. Connect the cable from the EPOS plug-in to therobotic lawn mower.5. Install the EPOS plug-in with 4 screws.6. Install the top cover.

setup When the product is set to ON for the first time, thereare some basic settings to do before the product can1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023Installation - 111start to operate. You must do a pairing operation of the product and the Automower

Connect app to install objects on the map, change the settings and operate the product. Use the Automower

Connect app on your mobile device or on the app.

1. Set the product to ON.

pairing operation mode of the product is enabled for 3 minutes. If the pairing operation between the product and the mobile device is not completed in 3 minutes, set the product to OFF and then set the product to ON.

2. Log on to your Husqvarna account in the

on your mobile device.

Connect app and add your product.

5. Enter the factory PIN code.

6. Follow instructions for the EPOS

Connect app. Do a paring operation with the reference station and the charging station and install the map objects. Note: It is only necessary to do a pairing operation of the Automower

Connect app and the product one time.

Connect is a free app for your mobile device. Use the app for installation, settings and operation of your product. You can also find more information for example about alarm and statistics in the Automower

Connect app. The app gives 2 modes of connectivity: Long- range cellular connectivity and Short-range Bluetooth

• Dashboard that shows the current status of the product and the battery state of charge. Note: All countries do not support cellular connection to Automower

Connect because of regional specified cellular systems. The included Automower

Connect lifetime service only applies if there is a third part sub- supplier of available in the operational area.

39.10.5 Installation of the charging station

Read and understand the instructions about the charging station. Refer to To examine where to put the charging station on page 107

CAUTION: Do not make new holes in the charging station plate. CAUTION: Do not put your feet on the baseplate of the charging station.

WARNING: Make sure that the plugs of

the low-voltage cable and the power supply unit are clean and dry before you connect them. When you connect the power supply, only use a power outlet that is connected to a residual-current device (RCD).

39.10.5.1 To install the charging station

CAUTION: Do not make new holes in the charging station plate. CAUTION: Do not put your feet on the baseplate of the charging station.

WARNING: Make sure that the plugs of

the low-voltage cable and the power supply unit are clean and dry before you connect them. When connecting the power supply, only use a power outlet that is connected to an residual-current (RCD) device.

1. Read and understand the instructions about the

charging station. Refer to To examine where to put the charging station on page 107

2. Put the charging station in the selected area.

Note: Do not attach the charging station to the ground with the screws until the guide wire is installed.

3. Open the hatch on the front of the charging station.

4. Attach the top of the charging station.

- Installation 1944 - 001 - 13.01.20235. Tilt the top of the charging station.

6. Put the grommet with the cables into position.

7. Connect the cable to the charging station.

8. Connect the low-voltage cable to the charging

9. Close the hatch on the front of the charging

10. Put the power supply at a minimum height of 30

cm / 12 in. min 30 cm / 12”

11. Connect the power supply cable to a 100-240V

power outlet. Note: The product can be put in the charging station to charge while you install the boundary wire.

12. Put the low-voltage cable in the ground with stakes

13. Connect the wires to the charging station after

the installation of boundary wire and guide wire is complete.

14. Attach the charging station to the ground with the

supplied screws after the guide wire is installed.

39.10.5.2 To do a visual check of the charging station

1. Make sure that the indicator LED lamp on the

charging station has a green light.

2. If the indicator LED lamp does not have a green

light, do a check of the installation. Refer to To do a visual check of the charging station on page 113 and To do a visual check of the charging station on page 113

39.10.6 Installation of the reference station

You can install the reference station on a post or a wall. CAUTION: Movements of the reference station will affect the correction data sent to the product with the accurate position. The reference station must be installed tightly on the post or wall. CAUTION: The items on the map will change position if you move the reference station. Adjust the items on the map or do the installation again in the Automower

39.10.6.1 To install the reference station on a wall

Note: As wall materials vary, screws for fixing to the wall are not included. 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023 Installation - 1131. Hold the arm for the reference station on the wall where you will attach it. Make 4 marks on the wall where you will attach 4 screws. Note: If the reference station is installed on a wall the top of the reference station must be above the wall.

2. Drill 4 holes in the wall for the 4 screws.

3. Install the reference station on the wall with 4

4. Put the cable of the reference station through the

slot in the arm and install the reference station on the arm.

5. Attach the connector to the clips on the arm.

6. Tighten the screw (Torx 20) on the arm of the

reference station. T20

- Installation 1944 - 001 - 13.01.20237. Connect the low-voltage cable to the reference station and the power supply.

8. Attach the low-voltage cable to the wall from the

reference station to the power supply with cable ties. CAUTION: If the low-voltage cable is not attached tightly with cable ties it can be damaged in hard wind.

9. Put the power supply 30-200 cm / 1-6.5 ft. above

the ground. Refer to To examine where to put the power supply on page 107

10. Connect the power supply cable to a 100-240V

11. Wait until the LED status indicator is solid green.

First the LED status indicator flashes green for some minutes. Refer to LED indicator lamp on the reference station on page 124

39.10.6.2 To install the reference station on a post

1. Attach the post tightly to a wall, roof top or the

ground. Make sure that the post cannot move or be accidentally moved.

2. Attach the support bracket and one of the post

brackets to the arm with the 4 screws (4 mm hex key). Note: The post brackets are available in 2 dimensions to fit different dimensions of the post. Select the applicable post bracket for your installation.

3. Put the arm on top of the post.

Note: The reference station must be installed at the top of the post.

4. Attach the reference station to the post with the 2

screws (4mm hex key).

5. Pull the cable on the reference station through the

slot in the arm and install the reference station on the arm. 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023 Installation - 1156. Attach the connector to the clips on the arm.

7. Tighten the screw (Torx 20) on the arm of the

reference station. T20

8. Connect the low-voltage cable to the reference

station and the power supply. Refer to To examine where to put the power supply on page 107

9. Attach the low-voltage cable to the post from the

reference station to the power supply with cable ties. CAUTION: If the low-voltage cable is not attached tightly with cable ties it can be damaged in hard wind.

10. Put the power supply 30-200 cm / 1-6.5 ft. above

the ground. Refer to To examine where to put the power supply on page 108

11. Connect the power supply cable to a 100-240V

12. Wait until the LED status indicator is solid green.

First the LED status indicator is flashing green for some minutes. Refer to LED indicator lamp on the reference station on page 124

39.10.7 Installation of the map objects

Read and understand the instructions about where to install the map objects. Refer to To examine where to install the virtual boundaries on page 109

On the map you can install the objects that follow in the app:

Charging station (D)

Reference station (F)

Work area (Secondary area) (G)

For a complete map installation, you must install a work area and a charging station on the map. A work area is specified by virtual boundaries. Maximum work areas and secondary areas can be installed on a map. There are two types of work areas:

• A work area that has a charging station in it or connected to it with a transport path where the product operates automatically.

• A secondary area is a work area with no charging station and no transport path. The product must be moved manually to and from the work area. A transport path is a specified path between the docking point in front of the charging station and a work area. The product can operate automatically in this path, but does not cut grass. A transport path can temporarily be enabled and disabled in the app. Stay-out zones can be made if there are areas where the product must not operate. A stay-out zone is specified by virtual boundaries. Stay-out zones can temporarily be enabled and disabled in the app. A maintenance point is a specified position where the product can be parked at. This can for example be used for a service point where maintenance of the product is done. The maintenance point is connected to the docking point with a path. To install objects on the map, operate the product with the appDrive installation to add waypoints on the map. Refer to To install objects on the map on page 117

The waypoints (A) are positions that makes the virtual boundaries and paths (B). The lines are straight between the waypoints. Add a number of waypoints to make smooth curves. It is recommended to use as few waypoints as possible. For each work area and the related stay-out zones and transport path the total maximum number of waypoints are 800. Husqvarna recommends to add maximum 1000 waypoints for the complete installation of the map. You can adjust the positions of the waypoints in the app after the installation of the map. You can adjust the positions of the waypoints in the app after the installation of the map.

CAUTION: Do not lift and move the product between the waypoints when you install the map objects. Use appDrive for a correct installation. Note: The position of the waypoint when you install a work area or a stay-out zone is in the front left corner of the product. 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023 Installation - 117Note: The position of the waypoint when you install a transport path or a path to a maintenance point is in the middle of the product between the drive wheels.

• Make sure that you are near the product and connected to the product with the app with Bluetooth

• Make sure that the status is EPOS

• Select the object you want to install and use the buttons in the appDrive installation to operate the product.

• Use the up button (A) to move the product forward.

• Use the down button (B) to move the product rearward.

• Use the left arrow button (C) to rotate the product to the left.

• Use the right arrow button (D) to rotate the product to the right.

• Use the center button (E) as a joystick to move and rotate the product in any direction.

• Use the waypoint button (F) to add a waypoint in the map.

• Use the undo button (G) to remove the latest waypoint.

Note: Walk 2-3 m / 6.5-9.8 ft. behind the product when you operate the product with appDrive. To make a work area Minimum 3 waypoints are necessary to make a work area.

• Operate the product clockwise around the boundary of the work area.

• Add waypoints on the map. Add the waypoints minimum 3 cm / 1 in. from obstacles.

• Add a waypoint to make the product cut the grass at the edge between the lawn and the stone path. Make sure that you straddel the edge of the lawn and the stone path when you add a waypoint. The product can straddel the edge if the height of the stone path is maximum 1 cm / 0.4 in. in relation to the lawn.

• Add the waypoint at the outer corner to install the virtual boundary around a corner.

- Installation 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023• Do not set waypoints that make a virtual boundary go across itself in the same work area.

• Save the work area to automatically connect the first and last waypoint with a virtual boundary.

To make a stay-out zone Minimum 3 waypoints are necessary to make a stay-out zone.

• Operate the product counterclockwise around the boundary of the stay-out zone.

• Add waypoints on the map. Add the waypoints minimum 3 cm / 1 in. from obstacles.

• Do not set waypoints that make a virtual boundary go across itself in the same stay-out zone.

• Save the stay-out zone to automatically connect the first and last waypoint with a virtual boundary. To make a transport path

• Operate the product and add waypoints on the map to install a transport path. Start in a work area minimum 1 m / 3.3 ft. from the virtual boundary.

• Do not install a transport path across a stay-out zone.

• Do not set waypoints that make the transport path go across the same transport path.

• Operate the product and add waypoints to connect the transport path to the docking point.

• Save the transport path to automatically connect the last waypoint to the docking point.

• Set the corridor width (A) for the transport path. The corridor width can be set to 2-5 m / 6.6-16.4 ft.

• Operate the product and add waypoints on the map. Start to add waypoints at the position where you install the maintenance point. The first waypoint specifies the maintenance point.

• Operate the product and add waypoints to make a path to the charging station.

• Save the maintenance point to automatically connect the last waypoint to the docking point.

• Set the corridor width (A) for the maintenance point. The corridor width can be set to 2-5 m / 6.6-16.4 ft. 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023 Installation - 119A To reinstall the charging station on the map Reinstall the charging station on the map if you move or replace the charging station. You can also reinstall it if the robotic lawn mower cannot dock or connect to the charging station.

map objects > Charging station in the app.

Reinstall charging station and follow the instructions. To reinstall the reference station on the map Reinstall the reference station on the map if you move or replace the reference station.

map objects > Reference station in the app.

Reinstall reference station and follow the instructions. 40 Maintenance

40.1 Introduction - maintenance

Do a check of the installation each year.

1. Make sure that the post is tightly attached.

2. Do a check of the tightening torques for all screws.

Screw Tool Tightening torque (Nm) Upper to lower chassis Torx 20 1.8 Reference station to arm Torx 20 1.8 Arm to post Hex key, 4 mm 5-6 Arm, support bracket and post bracket Hex key, 4 mm 5-6

40.2 Clean the product

WARNING: Disconnect the product

from the power supply before any maintenance or cleaning. CAUTION: Do not use a high-pressure washer to clean the product. Do not use solvents for cleaning. If necessary, clean the product with a moist cloth. 41 Troubleshooting

41.1 Introduction - troubleshooting

You can find all the troubleshooting messages in the Messages menu in . You can find more information on www.husqvarna.com.

Connect app. Speak to your Husqvarna representative if the same message shows frequently. Message Cause Action No loop signal The power supply or the low-voltage ca- ble for the charging station is not connec- ted. If the LED indicator on the charging sta- tion is out, it shows that there is no pow- er. Examine the power outlet connection and the residual-current device. Make sure that the low-voltage cable is con- nected to the charging station. The power supply or the low-voltage ca- ble for the charging station is damaged. Replace the power supply or low-voltage cable. ECO mode is enabled and the LED in- dicator of the charging station flashes green. The product was started manually in the work area but the STOP button was not pushed before the product was moved from the charging station. The charging station signal is disabled and the product cannot enter the charging station. Put the product in the charging station. Start the product. The product does not find the loop signal from the charging station. Put the product in the charging station and make a new loop signal. The charging station in not installed cor- rectly. Install the charging station according to the instruction. Refer to To install the charging station on page 112

Interference from metal objects such as fences, reinforcement steel or buried ca- bles near the charging station. Change the position of the charging sta- tion. Outside work area The work area slopes too much by the virtual boundary. Make sure that the virtual boundary is installed correctly. The transport path or the path to the maintenance point slopes too much. Make sure that the transport path is in- stalled correctly. Refer to To make a transport path on page 119

The product can not find the correct charging station signal because of inter- ference with a loop signal from a different product installation nearby. Put the product in the charging station and make a new loop signal. Interference from metal objects such as fences, reinforcement steel or buried ca- bles near the charging station. Change the position of the charging sta- tion. 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023 Troubleshooting - 121Message Cause Action Empty battery The product cannot find the charging sta- tion. The product has no accurate position and cannot find the charging station. There is an obstacle that prevents the product to find the charging station. The battery is at the end of its life cycle. Replace the battery. The antenna of the charging station is defective. If the LED indicator on the charging station flashes red, the antenna of the charging station is defective. Speak to your approved servicing dealer. Map problem There is no specified work area. Make a work area in the Automower

Connect app. Refer to To make a work area on page 118

The map object file is incorrect. Do a check of the map in the app. Adjust the map and save it. Delete the map and do a new installation. Searching for position Weak satellite signal to the reference sta- tion. The satellite signal is temporary weak. The product will start to operate when the satellite signals are good. Examine the installation of the reference station.. Weak satellite signal to the product. The satellite signal is temporary weak. The product will start to operate when the satellite signal are good. Examine if there is an object between the product and the sky that cause inter- ference with the satellite signal. Remove the object or do a new installation to not include these parts in the work area. Re- fer to Installation of the map objects on page 116 No accurate position from satellites Weak satellite signal to the reference sta- tion. Examine the installation of the reference station. Weak satellite signal to the product. Examine if there is an object between the product and the sky that cause inter- ference with the satellite signal. Remove the object or do a new installation to not include these parts in the work area. Re- fer to Installation on page 106

122 - Troubleshooting 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023Message Cause Action

Reference station communi- cation problem The product is not connected to the refer- ence station. Do a pairing operation between the prod- uct and the reference station. The reference station is not installed cor- rectly. Examine the installation of the reference station. The product does not receive the radio signal from the reference station in all areas where the product operates. Test if the product has radio signal from the reference station in all of the work area. If not, make a new installation of the reference station or a new installation of the map. Refer to To install objects on the map on page 117

Power failure. Examine and correct the cause for the power failure of the reference station. There is an error in the reference station and the LED indicator flashes red. Disconnect the power to the reference station and connect it again to restart the reference station. If the problem stays, speak to your approved servicing dealer. There is interference with another refer- ence station or other radio systems in the area. Restart the product. If the problem stays, speak to your approved servicing dealer. Too many waypoints There are too many waypoints in the cur- rent work area. Do a new installation of the work area, stay-out zone and transport paths. Make less waypoints. Divide the current work area into more work areas. Destination not reachable There is no transport path between the charging station and the work area or maintenance point. Make a transport path between the charging station and the work area or maintenance point. The transport path is blocked and the product cannot go to the work area, charging station or maintenance point. Make sure that the transport path is not blocked, or delete the transport path and make a new transport path. Multiple reference stations There is more than one reference station near the work area. This can cause inter- ference for the product from a different reference station. Speak to your approved servicing dealer if the same problem occurs frequently. EPOS plug-in not found The EPOS

Plug-in is defect or not in- stalled correctly. Restart the product. Make sure that the EPOS

Plug-in is installed correctly and that the cable is connected. If the prob- lem stays, speak to your approved serv- icing dealer. Work area tampered The charging station or the reference sta- tion was moved. Do a new installation of the map. 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023 Troubleshooting - 12341.3 LED indicator lamp on the reference station Light Status Green flashing light Startup of the reference station. This can take some minutes. Green constant light In operation. Red flashing light The reference station is not working due to an error. Restart the product. If the prob- lem stays, speak to your approved servicing dealer. White flashing light Firmware update is necessary. Speak to your local Husqvarna representative.

41.4 LED indicator lamp on the charging station

For a fully functional installation, the indicator lamp in the charging station must show a solid or flashing green light. If another color shows, follow the troubleshooting guide below. There is more help on www.husqvarna.com. If you still need help, speak to your local Husqvarna representative. Light Status Green solid light Good signals. Green flashing light The signals are good and ECO mode is activated. Red flashing light Interruption in the charging station’s antenna. Speak to your local Husqvarna repre- sentative. Red solid light Fault in the circuit board or incorrect power supply in the charging station. The fault must be correct by an authorized service technician. Speak to your local Husqvarna representative. 42 Storage and disposal

If you store the reference station indoors, keep the arm installed at the post or wall to be able to install the reference station on its original position again. If you keep the reference station outdoors during the winter, we recommend you to keep the power supply connected.

Obey the local recycling requirements and applicable regulations. 43 Technical data

Reference station dimensions Length, max length including plate for post installation cm/in. 36/13.8 Width, cm/in. 19/7.5 Height, cm/in. 36/13.8 Weight, reference station kg/lb 0.88/1.9 Weight, arm kg/lb 0.33/0.73

Frequency range (for service) 2400.0-2483.5 MHz SRD868 (Europe) 863-870 MHz SRD915 (Australia) 915-928 MHz SRD915 (New Zealand) 915-928 MHz Power Class Bluetooth

Output power (for service) 8 dBm SRD868 (Europe) 13 dBm SRD915 (Australia) 13 dBm SRD915 (New Zealand) 13 dBm Full compatibility cannot be guaranteed between the product and other types of wireless systems such as remote controls and radio transmitters.

word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, inc. and any use of such marks by Husqvarna is under license. 44 Warranty

warranty covers this product's functionality for a period of 2 years from date of purchase. The warranty covers serious faults relating to materials or manufacturing faults. Within the warranty period, we will replace the product or repair it at no charge if the following terms are met:

• The product may only be used in compliance with the instructions in this Operator’s Manual. This manufacturer's warranty does not affect warranty entitlements against the dealer/retailer.

• End-users or non-authorized third parties must not attempt to repair the product. Examples of faults which are not included in the warranty:

• Damage caused by water seepage from using a high-pressure washer.

• Damage caused by lightning.

• Damage caused by not using Husqvarna original spare parts and accessories.

• Damage caused by non-authorized changing or tampering with the product or its power supply. If an error occurs with your Husqvarna product, please contact Husqvarna local representative for further instructions. Please have the receipt and the product’s serial number at hand when contacting Husqvarna local representative. 1944 - 001 - 13.01.2023 Warranty - 12545 Declaration of Conformity For Declaration of Conformity, refer to the Operator's manual supplied with the robotic lawn mower.

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