Bosch ART 24 Electric Grass Trimmer Instruction Manual

BOSCH ART 24 Electric Grass Trimmer

Safety Notes
Warning!
Read these instructions carefully, be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the ma-chine. Please keep the instructions safe for later use!
Explanation of symbols

• General hazard safety alert.
• Read instruction manual.
• Pay attention that bystanders are not injured through foreign objects thrown from the ma-chine.

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

• Switch off and remove plug from mains before adjusting,
• cleaning or if the cable is entangled and before leaving the gar-den product unattended for any period. Keep the supply flexible cord away from the cutting line.
• Wear eye and ear protection.
• Do not work in the rain or leave the trimmer outdoors whilst it is raining.
  

Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystanders.

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

Operation

• 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 use of the machine by a per-son responsible for their safety.
  Children should be supervised to en-sure 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 miss-ing or broken guards or shields or without guards or shields in position.
• Before use check the supply and ex-tension cord for signs of damage or ageing. If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCON-NECTING THE SUPPLY. Do not use the trimmer if the cord is damaged or worn.
•  If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•  Keep extension cords away from cutting elements.
• 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, jewellery, short trousers, sandals and newer work barfoot.
•  Wear safety eye protection and ear defenders when operating the ma-chine.
•  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 trimmer 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 cut-ting system.
•  Never fit metal cutting elements to this trimmer.
• Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.
•  Have the trimmer repaired only by an authorized customer service agent.
• Always ensure that the ventilation slots are kept clear of debris.
• Take care against injury from the blade fitted for cutting the nylon line length. After feeding line always re-turn the trimmer to its horizontal op-erating position before switching on.
•  Switch off and remove the plug from the socket:
  •  whenever you leave the machine unattended for any period
  • before replacing the spool
  • before cleaning or working on the trimmer
• After use, disconnect the machine from the mains and check for dam-age.
•  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 with-out the trimmer attachment fitted.
  

Electrical Safety

•  Warning!
  Switch off, remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut, damaged or entangled.
•  The cutting line continues to rotate for a few seconds after the trimmer is switched off.
•  Caution
  do not touch rotating cutting line.
  Your machine is double insulated for safety and requires no earth connection. The operating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz (for non-EU countries 220 V,
  240 V as applicable). Only use approved extension cables. Contact your Bosch Service Centre for details. It is recommended for increased electrical safety to use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. Al-ways check your RCD every time you use it. For products not sold in GB:

WARNING:
For your safety, it is required that the plug attached to the ma-chine is connected with the extension cord. The coupling of the extension cord must be protected against splash water, be made of rubber or coated with rubber. The extension cord must be used with a cable strain relief. The connection lead must be inspected for signs of damage at regular intervals and may only be used if in perfect condition. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Bosch Service Centre. Extension cords should only be used if they comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types.

• Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with a BS 1363/A ap-proved electric plug with 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 authorised customer ser-vice 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.

Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.

Symbols

The following symbols are important for reading and under-standing 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.
Intended Use
The machine is intended for the cutting of grass and weeds (up to 25 cm high) 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

Serial number                                                                                                                                                  see type plate on the garden product

• The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of 230 V. For different voltages and models for specific countries, these values can vary.
  

Noise/Vibration Information

Declaration of Conformity

Equipment category: 33
Notified body:
TÜV Rheinland Intercert Kft., Budapest, Hungary, Nr. 1008 Technical file (2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC) at:
Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-HG/ENS-PA2, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England
Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY
Stuttgart, 01.01.2017

Mounting and Operation

• Do not disassemble guard once connected.
• Do not connect the machine to the mains socket before it is completely assembled.
• The cutting line continues to rotate for a few seconds after the trimmer is switched off. Allow the motor/cut-ting line to stop rotating before switching “on” again.
• Do not rapidly switch off and on.
• Remove any grass from spool cover when changing line or spool.
• Only use Bosch approved cutting elements. Cutting performance will vary with different cutting elements.
• Check the guard screw is fixed tightly before using.
• Spool feeds line each time the machine comes to a stop (trigger is released), and line is cut when machine is started again.

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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: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
KZN – BSC Service Centre
Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: (031) 7012120
Fax: (031) 7012446
E-Mail: [email protected]
Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: (021) 5512577
Fax: (021) 5513223
E-Mail: [email protected]
Bosch Headquarters
Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: (011) 6519600
Fax: (011) 6519880
E-Mail: [email protected]
Disposal
The machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. Do not dispose of garden products into household waste!
Only for EC countries:
According to the European directive 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national law, electrical and electronic equipment that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.