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HUSQVARNA AUTOMOWER
EPOS
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Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that you
understand the instructions before you use the product.

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  • Page 1 Operator's manual ® HUSQVARNA AUTOMOWER EPOS EN, English Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions before you use the product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 4.8 To charge the battery....... 42 1 Introduction 5 Maintenance 1.1 Support............3 1.2 System description........3 5.1 Introduction - maintenance.......43 1.3 Product description........3 5.2 Clean the product........43 1.4 System overview........4 5.3 Replace the blades........44 1.5 Product overview........5 5.4 Battery............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The product is emission free, easy to use and 1.3 Product description saves energy. The frequent cutting technique improves the grass quality and decreases the Note: Husqvarna regularly updates the use of fertilizers. Collection of grass is not appearance and function of the products. Refer necessary.

  • Page 4: System Overview

    1.4 System overview Navigation satellites Virtual boundary Satellite signals Stay-out zone Reference station Work area Correction data Mobile device Charging station 4 - Introduction 1460 - 002 - 06.04.2020...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    1.5 Product overview Body 11. Rating plate (including product identification code) LED indicator lamp of the product 12. Contact strips STOP/START button 13. Charging station Ultrasonic sensors 14. LED indicator lamp of the charging station Front wheels 15. Blade disc Rear wheels 16.

  • Page 6: Symbols On The Product

    Technical data on page 60 and on the 22. Plate for post attachment rating plate. 23. Screws for installation of the reference station on a post 24. Screw for installation of the reference station It is not permitted to dispose this 25.

  • Page 7: Symbols In Automower ® Connect

    ® 1.8 Symbols in Automower Connect ® Automower Connect module on the ® product. (Only available for Bluetooth The schedule menu is used to set short-range connectivity) when the product cuts the lawn. 1.9 Symbols on the battery The cutting height menu allows the operator to set the cutting height of the product.

  • Page 8: Overview Of The Settings Structure In Automower ® Connect (1)

    ® 1.11 Overview of the settings structure in Automower Connect (1) Schedule Overview Schedule settings Edit Change current Add new Schedule settings Schedule settings Cutting height Operation ECO mode Spiral cutting Weather timer Intensity Cutting time Very low Medium High Very high Medium High...

  • Page 9: Overview Of The Settings Structure In Automower Connect (2)

    ® 1.12 Overview of the settings structure in Automower Connect (2) Installation Lawn coverage Corridor width Exit angles Reversing Drive Find distance past wire charging station Guide Charging Follow guide Boundary corridor 1/2/3 corridor station signal Follow 1/2/3 boundary wire Sector 1 Sector 2 GPS assisted...

  • Page 10: Overview Of The Settings Structure In

    ® ® 1.13 Overview of the settings structure in Automower Connect (3) (Bluetooth short-range connectivity only) General Time & date Reset to factory settings Mower time Mower date Time & date from phone Security Change PIN code Theft protection GeoFence New loop signal Create new loop signal...

  • Page 11: Menu Structure Overview In The Epos App

    1.14 Menu structure overview in the EPOS app Site Settings Dashboard Load site Disconnect Appdrive Work area Stay-out zone Virtual guide Charging station Site 1 Create new site Site 2 1460 - 002 - 06.04.2020 Introduction - 11...

  • Page 12: Safety

    2 Safety 2.1 Safety information 2.1.1 IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or property. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities (that could affect a safe handling of the product), or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person...

  • Page 13: Safety Definitions

    The appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains when removing the battery. WARNING: The product CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials can be dangerous if used or the adjacent area if the instructions incorrectly.
  • Page 14 Refer to off the product on page 41 . page 32 . • 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.
  • Page 15 2.3.2 Battery safety Carry the product by the handle with the blade disc away from the body. WARNING: Lithium-ion batteries can explode or cause fire if disassembled, short-circuited, exposed to water, fire, or high temperatures. Handle carefully, do not dismantle, open the battery or use any type of electrical/mechanical abuse.
  • Page 16 2.3.5 In the event of a thunderstorm To decrease the risk of damage to electrical components in the product and the charging station, we recommend that the power supplies to the charging station and reference station are disconnected if there is a risk of a thunderstorm. Connect the power supplies again when there is no a risk of thunderstorm.

  • Page 17: Installation

    / 4 in. Note: The first weeks after installation the sound Note: Refer to www.husqvarna.com for more level when cutting the grass can be higher than information about installation. usual. The sound level will decrease when the product has operated for some time.

  • Page 18: To Examine Where To Put The Charging Station

    signals from the reference station. CAUTION: Do not install the Recommended distance is 3 m / 10 ft. reference station on a flagpole. • Install the reference station where the radio Movements of the reference signal reaches all parts of the work area. station will affect the correction data sent to the product with the •...
  • Page 19 • Put the power supply in an area with a roof • Put the charging station in the work area and protection from the sun and rain. along the Virtual boundary. • Put the power supply in an area with good •...
  • Page 20 • Operate the product remotely around the boundary of the work area. Put set points on the map in the app. Put 2 set points for a straight line and a number of set points for smooth curves. >5 cm / 2” •...
  • Page 21 100 cm/40" 10 cm/4" • For slopes steeper than 45% inside the work Stay-out zone . area, isolate the slope with • For slopes steeper than 15% along the outer edge of the lawn. For installation of the max 1 cm / 0.4” Virtual boundary , operate the product with the rear wheel 5 cm / 2 in.

  • Page 22: Installation Of The Product

    Refer to put the charging station on page 18 . WARNING: Obey national regulations about electrical safety. WARNING: The product is only to be used with the power supply unit supplied by Husqvarna. 22 - Installation 1460 - 002 - 06.04.2020...
  • Page 23 Put the power supply at a minimum height of WARNING: Do not put the power 30 cm / 12 in. Refer to To examine where to supply at a position where there is a put the power supply on page 19 . risk that it can become wet.
  • Page 24 WARNING: The product is only to be used with the power supply unit supplied by Husqvarna. WARNING: 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.
  • Page 25 Attach the plate to the arm with the 4 screws Note: The reference station must be (4 mm hex key). installed at the top of the post. Attach the reference station to the post with the 2 screws (5mm hex key). Note: The plates are in 2 dimensions to fit different dimensions of the post.
  • Page 26 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 at a minimum height of 30 cm / 12 in. from the ground. 11. Connect the power supply cable to a 100-240V power outlet.
  • Page 27 3.6.5 To install the Automower Connect ® Download the Automower Connect app on your mobile device. Sign up for a Husqvarna account in the ® Automower Connect app. An e-mail is sent to the registered e-mail address. Follow the instructions in the e-mail in less than 24 hours to validate your account.
  • Page 28 ® Obey the instructions in the Automower 3.6.9 To pair the product and reference Connect app. station Dashboard in the EPOS app. Enter the ® Note: It is only necessary to pair the Automower Connect app and the product once. Select Connect reference station .
  • Page 29 Note: Walk 1-2 m / 3-6.5 ft. behind the product Note: It is recommended to have a maximum of appDrive . Site . when you operate the product with 400 set points for each 3.6.11 Site 3.6.11.1 To make a Site Connect the product and the EPOS app.
  • Page 30 Save . 3.6.13.1 To make a Work area Select Connect the product and the EPOS app. CAUTION: Do not lift and move To connect the product and the Refer to the product between the set point. EPOS app on page 28 . appDrive for a correct installation.

  • Page 31: Automower ® Connect

    ® Automower Connect is a free app for your ® mobile device. The Automower Connect app gives extended functions to your Husqvarna product. You can: • See the status of your product. • Change settings to your product. For more information about the operating modes •...

  • Page 32: Settings In Automower ® Connect

    Direct is useful if the operator has work area. ® the Automower Connect app and the PIN code, but has not created a Husqvarna account. 3.8.1 Schedule ® Automower Direct is also useful if the connection with the product is only temporary.
  • Page 33 Spiral cutting begins less 3.8.1.2 To add a new schedule setting intensity means that often. High / Very high intensity means that Spiral Select Settings > Schedule > Edit in the app. cutting begins more often. Select the plus sign in the app. Spiral cutting is only started in the Main Note: Select which days of the week and hours the...
  • Page 34 Follow boundary wire ( Virtual boundary ) • Weather timer is reset if the product Note: The • Follow guide ( Virtual guide ) does not operate for more than 50 hours, or if a Reset of all user settings is done. The Weather The factory setting is set to use the 3 search timer is not changed if a Reset of schedule methods at the same time.
  • Page 35 To set the Lawn Coverage function Note: The recommended setting for the Lawn Coverage function is used to guide the Virtual guide is 0 min. product to remote parts of the work area. If the work area includes remote parts that are Save .
  • Page 36 Test: Area 1-5 setup . Select Note: Make the corridor width as wide as Follow the instructions in the app to start the possible for a minimum risk of lines in the lawn. test. Push the STOP button when the product is 3.8.3.4 Exit angles at the distance you select to measure.
  • Page 37 ® Move the horizontal bar to set the distance. 3.8.5 General (Bluetooth only) Select Save . This function is used to set time and date, or to reset to default settings. To 3.8.4 Accessories change the settings, obey the ® instructions in the Automower Settings for accessories mounted on Connect app.
  • Page 38 Security > New loop signal > Create Select To set the Theft protection new loop signal in the app. Select Settings > Security > Theft protection Save . Select in the app. Wait for confirmation that the loop signal has Select the on/off button to enable or disable Time lock, Require PIN code, STOP been generated.
  • Page 39 Husqvarna Fleet Services account. Obey the instructions in the Husqvarna Fleet ™ Services app. Note: It is only necessary to pair Husqvarna Fleet ™ Services app and the product once. 1460 - 002 - 06.04.2020 Installation - 39...

  • Page 40: Operation

    4 Operation 4.1 Main switch WARNING: Read the safety instructions carefully before you start the product. WARNING: Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating blades. Do not put your hands or feet near to or below the product when the motor is on. WARNING: Do not use the product when persons, especially children, or animals are in the work area.

  • Page 41: Operating Mode - Park

    ® must be selected in the Automower Connect and pause. The product is paused until either ® app. In this mode, the operator must move the Park or Start is selected in the Automower product manually between the main area and the Connect app.

  • Page 42: To Charge The Battery

    4.8 To charge the battery WARNING: Only charge the product using a charging station which is intended for it. Incorrect use may result in electric shock, overheating or leakage of corrosive liquid from the battery. In the event of leakage of electrolyte flush with water and seek medical help if it comes in contact with the eyes etc.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    All maintenance and servicing must Clean the blade disc and chassis using for be done according to Husqvarna's instructions. example a dish brush. At the same time, Warranty on page 63 .

  • Page 44: Replace The Blades

    Remove the 3 screws with a screwdriver. 5.3 Replace the blades WARNING: Use blades and screws of the right type. Husqvarna can only guarantee safety when using original blades. Only replacing the blades and reusing the screw can result in a screw wearing during mowing.

  • Page 45: Winter Service

    The battery is fine as long as the product maintains a well-cut lawn. 5.5 Winter service Take your product to your Husqvarna central service for service prior to winter storage. Regular winter service will maintain the product in good condition and create the best conditions for a new season without any disruptions.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Messages menu in Automower ® All messages can be found in the Connect. More suggestions for steps to take in the event of malfunction or symptoms can be found on www.husqvarna.com. Messages menu is only available for short-range connectivity (Bluetooth ® Note: The 6.2 Fault messages...
  • Page 47 Wrong PIN code An incorrect PIN code has been en- Enter the correct PIN code. Contact tered. 5 tries are permitted, and the your local Husqvarna representative if product is then blocked for a period of you forget the PIN code. time.
  • Page 48 Message Cause Action Empty battery Virtual The product cannot find the charging Change the position of the guide . Refer to To examine where to in- station. stall the Virtual guide on page 22 . Check the installation settings about how to find the charging station.
  • Page 49 Message Cause Action Upside down The product is leaning too much or has Turn the product the right way up. turned over. Mower tilted The product is tilted more than the Move the product to a flat area. maximum angle. Needs manual Secondary The product is set to the...
  • Page 50 Message Cause Action Electronic problem Temporary electronic or firmware rela- Restart the product. ted issue in the product. Loop sensor prob- If the problem stays, speak to your ap- proved servicing dealer. lem, front/rear Charging system problem Tilt sensor prob- Temporary prob- Wheel drive prob- lem, right/left...
  • Page 51 Message Cause Action Work area prob- Work area . Work area in the EPOS app. There is no defined Make a Work area on page 29 . Refer to No active Work area . Activate the Work area in the EPOS To activate the Site on app.

  • Page 52: Information Messages

    6.3 Information messages Messages menu in the Automower ® The information messages in the table below are shown in the Connect app. Speak to your Husqvarna representative if the same message shows frequently. Message Cause Action Low battery Virtual The product cannot find the charging Change the position of the guide .
  • Page 53 The product has succeeded to calibrate No action required. accomplished the guide wire. GPS navigation Problem with the GPS assisted naviga- Contact your local Husqvarna repre- problem tion equipment. sentative if this message appears of- ten. Weak GPS signal The sky is blocked in large parts of the...

  • Page 54: 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.

  • Page 55: Led Indicator Lamp On The Reference Station

    To do the basic set- not been set. Connect. Refer to tings on page 27 . There is more help on www.husqvarna.com. If you still need help, speak to your local Husqvarna representative. 6.6 LED indicator lamp on the reference station Light...

  • Page 56: Symptoms

    6.7 Symptoms If your product does not work as expected, follow the symptoms guide below. Symptoms Cause Action Virtual boundary is not laid in a The product has Check that the charging station has To in- difficulty docking. long straight line that is far enough out been installed correctly.
  • Page 57 Symptoms Cause Action The product is The product is parked due to a sched- Open the app and edit the schedule Park until fur- Dashboard and start parked for hours in ule setting, or because settings, or go to ther notice has been chosen in the app. the charging sta- the product.
  • Page 58 Symptoms Cause Action Uneven mowing The product works too few hours per Increase the mowing time. Refer to Schedule on page 32 . results. day. Weather timer senses that the lawn has been mowed more than it ac- tually has. Increase the intensity level Weather timer .

  • Page 59: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Disconnect the MMI cable from the main • Keep the product with all wheels on level circuit board. ground during storage, or use a Husqvarna Remove the top section of the chassis. wall hanger. Remove the 3 screws that holds the battery •...

  • Page 60: Technical Data

    8 Technical data 8.1 Technical data ® ® Dimensions Automower EPOS Automower EPOS High cut Length, cm / in. 72 / 28.3 75 / 29.5 Width, cm / in. 56 / 22 63 / 24.8 Height, cm / in. 32 / 12.6 35 / 13.8 Weight, kg / lbs 14.5 / 32.0...
  • Page 61 ® ® Noise emissions measured in the environment as Automower EPOS Automower EPOS sound power High cut Measured sound power noise level, dB (A) Guaranteed sound power noise level, dB (A) Sound pressure noise level at the operator’s ear, dB (A) ®...

  • Page 62: Registered Trademarks

    Bluetooth SIG, inc. and any use of such marks by Husqvarna is under license. 8.3 Open sourse software The product contains open source software. Its source code is made available in the following GitHub repository.

  • Page 63: Warranty

    The blades and wheels are seen as disposable and are not covered by the warranty. If an error occurs with your Husqvarna product, please contact Husqvarna customer service for further instructions. Please have the receipt and the product’s serial number at hand when contacting Husqvarna customer service.

  • Page 64: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    10 EC Declaration of Conformity 10.1 EC Declaration of Conformity • ETSI EN 301 489-17 • ETSI EN 301 489-19 Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, • ETSI EN 301 489-52 tel: +46-36-146500, declares that the robotic ® lawn mowers Automower...
  • Page 65 1460 - 002 - 06.04.2020 EC Declaration of Conformity - 65...
  • Page 66 66 - EC Declaration of Conformity 1460 - 002 - 06.04.2020...
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  • Page 68 ® AUTOMOWER is a trademark owned by Husqvarna AB. © Copyright 2020 HUSQVARNA. All rights reserved. www.husqvarna.com Original instructions 1142119-26 2020-04-06...

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