Bosch ART 30-36 LI Cordless Grass Trimmer Instruction Manual

BOSCH ART 30-36 LI Cordless Grass Trimmer

What Include

Safety Notes

Warning! Read these instructions carefully, and be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine. Please keep the instructions safe for later use!

Explanation of symbols

• General hazard safety alert.
• Read the instruction manual.
• Pay attention that bystanders are not injured by foreign objects thrown from the machine.
• Warning: Keep a safe distance from the machine when operating.
• Not applicable.
• Remove battery before adjusting or cleaning and before leaving the machine unattended for any period.
• Wear eye and ear protection.
• Do not work in the rain or leave the trimmer outdoors whilst it is raining.

Pay attention that bystanders are not injured by foreign objects thrown from the machine.

Warning:
Keep a safe distance from the machine when operating.

Only use the battery charger indoors. The battery charger contains a safety transformer.

Operation

• The advanced cutting system on this product should feed a con-trolled length of the line every time the motor is activated.
• This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the machine by a person responsible for their safety.
  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the trimmer. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. When not in use, store the trimmer out of reach of children.
• Never operate the trimmer with missing or broken guards or shields or without guards or shields in position.
• After Fitting the guard carefully re-move the protective tape from the line blade.
• Before using the machine and after impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair if necessary.
• Never operate the product when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
• Always wear long heavy trousers, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short trousers, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so that it is above shoulder level to avoid entanglement with moving parts.
• Wear safety eye protection and ear defenders when operating the machine.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
• Never work with this trimmer while people, especially children or pets are nearby.
• The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
• Wait until the cutting head has completely stopped before touching it. The head continues to rotate after the trimmer is switched off, the cutting system can cause injury/damage.
• Work only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid operating the machine in bad weather conditions especially when there is a risk of lightning.
• Operating the trimmer in wet grass decreases the efficiency of performance.
• Switch off when transporting the trimmer to and from the area to be worked on.
• Switch on the trimmer with hands and feet well away from the rotating line.
• Do not put hands or feet near the cutting system.
• Do not put hands or fingers near to the line cutting blade.
• Never fit metal cutting elements to this trimmer.
• Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.
• Has the trimmer been repaired only by an authorized customer service agent?
• Always operate the machine with the cutting system horizontal to the ground.
• Always ensure that the ventilation slots are kept clear of debris. Clean ventilation with a soft brush after use.
• Take care against injury from the blade fitted for cutting the nylon line length. After the feeding line always returns the trimmer to its horizontal operating position before switching on.
• Switch off and remove the battery: whenever you leave the machine unattended for any period
  • before replacing the cutting line
  • before cleaning or working on the trimmer
  • before removing the trimmer attachment
  • Before replenishing the cutting line
  • Before disassembling the trimmer
• Store the machine in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children. Do not place other objects on top of the machine.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.
• Do not operate the machine without the trimmer attachment and the guard fitted.

Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the Battery

• Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting the battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into machines that have the switch on can cause accidents.
• Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture. Penetration of water in the battery charger increases the risk of an electric shock.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Do not charge other batteries. The battery charger is suitable only for charging Bosch lithium-ion batteries within the listed voltage range. Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and explosion.
• Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead to the danger of an electric shock.
• Before each use, check the battery charger, cable, and plug. If damage is detected, do not use the battery charger. Never open the battery charger yourself. Have repairs performed only by a qualified technician and only using original spare parts. Damaged battery chargers, cables, and plugs increase the risk of an electric shock.
• Do not operate the battery charger on easily inflammable surfaces (e. g., paper, textiles, etc.) or sur-roundings. The heating of the battery charger during the charging process can pose a fire hazard.
• Use only Bosch battery packs intended specifically for the machine. The use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritations or burns.
• Do not open the battery. The danger of short-circuiting.
• Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and moisture. The danger of explosion.
• Do not short-circuit the battery. There is a danger of explosion.
• In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapors may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapors can irritate the respiratory system.
• Protect the battery against moisture and water.
• Store the battery only within a temperature range between –20 °C and 50 °C. As an example, do not leave the battery in the car in summer.
• Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a soft, clean, and dry brush.

Safety Warnings for Battery Chargers

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference. Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture. Penetration of water in the battery charger increases the risk of an electric shock.

• Do not charge other batteries. The battery charger is suitable only for charging Bosch lithium-ion batteries within the listed voltage range. Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and explosion.
• Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead to the danger of an electric shock.
• Before each use, check the battery charger, cable, and plug. If damage is detected, do not use the battery charger. Never open the battery charger yourself. Have repairs performed only by a qualified technician and only using original spare parts. Damaged battery chargers, cables, and plugs increase the risk of an electric shock.
• Do not operate the battery charger on easily inflammable surfaces (e. g., paper, textiles, etc.) or sur-roundings. The heating of the battery charger during the charging process can pose a fire hazard.
• Supervise children. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
• Children or persons that owing to their physical, sensory, or mental limitations or to their lack of experience or knowledge, are not capable of securely operating the charger, may only use this charger under supervision or after having been instructed by a responsible person. Otherwise, there is a danger of operating errors and injuries.

Products sold in GB only:
Your product is fitted with a BS 1363/A approved electric plug with an internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorized customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

Symbols
The following symbols are important for reading and understanding the operating instructions. Please take note of the symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the symbols will help you to use the garden product in a better and safer manner.

• Wear protective gloves
• Reaction direction
• Movement direction
• Weight
• Switching On
• Switching Off
• Permitted action
• Prohibited action
• Audible noise
• Accessories/Spare Parts

Intended Use

The machine is intended for the cutting of grass and weeds under bushes, as well as on slopes and edges that cannot be reached with the lawn mower. Intended use is related to operation within 0 °C and 40 °C ambient temperature.

Technical Data

Noise/Vibration Information
Sound emission values are determined according to 60335-2-91. Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are Sound pressure level 83 dB(A); sound power level 89 dB(A). Uncertainty K =2.4 dB.

Wear hearing protection
Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 60335: ah=2.3 m/s2, K=1.9 m/s2.

Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under “Technical Data” is in conformity with all relevant provisions of the directives 2011/65/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC including their amendments and complies with the following standards: EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-91. 2000/14/EC: Guaranteed sound power level 91 dB(A). Conformity assessment procedure according to Annex VI. Equipment category: 33 Notified body: SRL, Sudbury, England, Nr. 1088.

Technical file (2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC) at: Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-LG/ENS23, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England

Henk Becker
Executive Vice President Engineering

Helmut Heinzelmann
Head of Product Certification PT/ETM9

Mounting and Operation

Starting

For Your Safety

• Warning: Switch off and remove the battery from the machine before adjusting or cleaning.
• The cutting line continues to rotate for a few seconds after the trimmer is switched off. Allow the motor/cutting line to stop rotating before switching “on” again.
• Do not rapidly switch off and on.
• Remove any grass from the spool cover when changing the line or spool.
• Only use Bosch-approved cutting elements. The cutting performance will vary with different cutting elements.

Battery Charging

• Do not use other battery chargers. The supplied battery charger is designed for the Lithium-Ion battery in your garden product.
• Observe the mains voltage! The voltage of the power supply must correspond with the data given on the name-plate of the battery charger. Battery chargers marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.

The battery is equipped with temperature monitoring that allows charging only in the temperature range between 0 °C and 45 °C. In this manner, a high battery service life is achieved.

Note:
The battery supplied is partially charged. To ensure the full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in the battery charger before using your power tool for the first time. The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure does not damage the battery. The “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)” protects the lithium-ion battery against deep discharging. When the battery is run down or discharged, the garden product is shut off by means of a protective circuit: The garden product no longer operates.

Do not continue to press the On/Off switch after the garden product has been automatically switched off. The battery can be damaged.

Charging Procedure
The charging procedure starts as soon as the main plug of the battery charger is plugged into the socket outlet and the battery is inserted into the charging compartment. Due to the intelligent charging method, the charging condition of the battery is automatically detected and the battery is charged with the optimum charging current, depending on battery temperature and voltage. This gives longer life to the battery and always leaves it fully charged when kept in the charger for storage.

Rapid-charging Procedure

The rapid-charging procedure is indicated by flashing the green charge control LED. Indication element of the battery: During the charging procedure, the three green LEDs light up one after the other and briefly go out. The battery is fully charged when the three green LEDs light up continuously. The three LEDs go out again approx. 5 minutes after the battery has been fully charged.

Note:
The rapid-charging procedure is only possible when the battery temperature is within the allowable charging temperature range, see section “Technical Data”.

Battery Charged

Continuous lighting of the green charge control LED signals that the battery is fully charged. Additionally, a signal tone sounds for approx. 2 seconds, which acoustically indicates that the battery is fully charged. Afterward, the battery can be removed for immediate use. With no battery inserted, continuous lighting of the green charge control LED indicates that the mains plug is plugged into the socket and that the battery charger is ready for operation.

Battery Temperature below 0 °C or above 45 °C

Continuous lighting of the red LED indicates that the battery temperature is not within the rapid-charging temperature range of 0 °C – 45 °C. As soon as the allowable temperature range is reached, the battery charger automatically switches to rapid charging. When the battery is not within the allowable temperature range, the red battery LED lights up when inserting the battery into the battery charger.

No charging procedure is possible

If a different malfunction of the charging procedure is present, this will be indicated through the flashing of the red charge control LED. The charging procedure cannot be started and the battery cannot be charged (see section “Troubleshooting”).

Charging Advice
With continuous or several repetitive charging cycles without interruption, the charger can warm up. This is not meaningful and does not indicate a technical defect of the battery charger. A significantly reduced working period after charging indicates that the battery is used and must be replaced. Observe the notes for disposal.

Battery Cooling (Active Air Cooling)
The fan control integrated into the battery charger controls the temperature of the inserted battery. When the battery temperature is above 30 °C, a fan cools down the battery to the optimal charging temperature. The switched-on fan produces a fan noise. The battery temperature is within the optimal charging temperature range when the fan is not running. Another reason for a nonworking fan might be that it is defective. In this case, the charging time of the battery might be extended.

Troubleshooting

After-sales Service and Application Service

www.bosch-garden.com In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of the garden product.

Great Britain

• Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.) P.O. Box 98 Broadwater Park North Orbital Road Denham Uxbridge UB 9 5HJ
• At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair. Tel. Service: (0844) 7360109
• E-Mail: .

Ireland

• Origo Ltd. Unit 23 Magna Drive Magna Business Park City West Dublin 24
• Tel. Service: (01) 4666700
• Fax: (01) 4666888

Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd. Power Tools Locked Bag 66 Clayton South VIC 3169 Customer Contact Center

Inside Australia:

• Phone: (01300) 307044
• Fax: (01300) 307045
• Inside New Zealand:
• Phone: (0800) 543353
• Fax: (0800) 428570

Outside AU and NZ:

• Phone: +61 3 95415555
• www.bosch.com.au

Republic of South Africa

Customer service

Hotline: (011) 6519600

Gauteng – BSC Service Centre

• 35 Roper Street, New Centre Johannesburg
• Tel.: (011) 4939375
• Fax: (011) 4930126
• E-Mail:

KZN – BSC Service Centre

• Unit E, Almar Centre 143 Crompton Street Pinetown
• Tel.: (031) 7012120
• Fax: (031) 7012446
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