Bosch IXO Grass and Bush Trimmer Instruction Manual

BOSCH IXO Grass and Bush Trimmer

  • Read all safety warnings and instructions enclosed with the grass shear adapter and the power tool you are using. Failure to follow the safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
  • Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference.
  • Do not use the screwdriver with grass shear adapter in rain and do not expose it to rain.
  • Warning: The blade of the grass shear adapter runs on after being switched off!
  • Pay attention that bystanders are not injured through foreign objects thrown from the machine.
  • Warning: Always keep a safe distance from the screwdriver with grass shear adapter when working with it.

Safety Warnings for Screwdriver with Grass

Shear Adapter

  • This screwdriver with grass shear adapter is not intended for use by children and persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge.
  • Do not use the grass shear adapter or the screwdriver with mounted grass shear adapter during people or pets are nearby.
  • Supervise children that they do not play with the grass shear adapter or the screwdriver with mounted grass shear adapter.
  • Remove the grass shear adapter from the screwdriver when not using it.
  • Ensure that the blade is covered by the blade guard when not in use.
  • Check whether the shield belonging to the grass shear adapter is undamaged. The shield is intended to protect the user against accidental contact with the blade.
  • Keep the blade sharp and clean. A properly maintained blade with sharp cutting edges is less likely to bind and is easier to control.
  • Do not cut wood, stone, concrete or cables. The blade will be blunted and can bind.
  • Always wear protective glasses, sturdy shoes and long trousers when working with the screwdriver with grass shear adapter.
  • Avoid taking up an abnormal posture and ensure that you have a firm footing. Always retain your balance, especially on hills or slopes. Having a firm footing and a suitable posture will enable you to control the screwdriver with grass shear adapter better in unexpected situations.
  • Do not run while using or carrying the grass shear adapter. There is a risk of injury if you slip or fall.
  • Switch off the On/Off switch, set the rotational direction switch to the middle position and press the locking switch downward:
    • before any work on the screwdriver with grass shear adapter (e. g. changing the adapter etc.) as well as during transport and storage,
    • whenever you move away from the screwdriver with grass shear adapter,
    • before removing blockages,
    • when examining, cleaning or working on the screwdriver with grass shear adapter,
    • after a collision with a foreign object. Examine the screwdriver with grass shear adapter for damage and if necessary have it repaired,
    • when the screwdriver with grass shear adapter begins to vibrate unusually. Immediately examine the screwdriver with grass shear adapter.
  • Do not switch on the screwdriver with grass shear adapter until your hands and feet are sufficiently far away from the blade.
  • Maintain the screwdriver with grass shear adapter with care. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the screwdriver with grass shear adapter’s operation. If damaged, have the screwdriver with grass shear adapter repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools and adapters.
  • Warning! The blade continues to move for a few seconds after the screwdriver with grass shear adapter has been switched off. Caution! Do not touch the moving blade. Do not expose the screwdriver with grass shear adapter to rain or wet conditions, and protect the power tool against heat, e. g. against continuous intense sunlight.
  • Never operate the screwdriver with grass shear adapter while persons, especially children or pets, are in the immediate vicinity.
  • In the event of an accident, get medical help immediately and give first aid.

Product Description and Specifications

Intended Use
In conjunction with the IXO cordless screwdriver, the grass shear adapter is intended for light-duty cutting of grass, lawn edges and bushes. The grass shear adapter must only be used in conjunction with the following power tools: Bosch IXO (3 603 J81 0.., 3 603 JA8 0..)

Product Features
The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the machine on the graphics page.

  1. Grass shear adapter
  2. Blade
  3. Blade guard
  4. Shield
  5. Release ring
  6. Rotational direction switch
  7. On/Off switch
  8. Locking switch
  9. Rubber cap

Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard delivery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program.

Technical Data

Article number 1 600 A00 9V8
Cutting width mm 73
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01:2014 kg 0.27

Noise/Vibration Information
Typically the A-weighted sound pressure level of the product is less than 70 dB(A). Uncertainty K = 3 dB. The noise level when working can exceed 80 dB(A).

Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 50636-2-94: ah=4.0m/s2, K=1.5 m/s2.

Assembly

The blade is not intended to be changed

Attaching the Grass Shear Adapter 

  • Before mounting the grass shear adapter 1, you have to pull the rubber cap 9 of the screwdriver off toward the front.
  • Press the locking switch 8 of the grass shear adapter downward.
  • Set the rotational direction switch 6 to the middle position.
  • Attach the grass shear adapter 1 with mounted blade guard 3 to the screwdriver. The grass shear adapter 1 must audibly engage.
  • Remove the blade guard 3.

Note: You can attach the grass shear adapter 1 in 8 different positions. This enables you to achieve the optimum working position for the job at hand, e. g. for cutting lawn edges.

Dismounting 

  • Press the locking switch 8 of the grass shear adapter downward.
  • Set the rotational direction switch 6 to the middle position.
  • Slide the blade guard 3 onto the blade 2 The blade guard 3 must audibly engage.
  • Turn the release ring 5 in rotation direction and pull off the grass shear adapter 1
  • Afterwards, mount the rubber cap 9 onto the screwdriver again

Operation

Starting Operation
Place the screwdriver with grass shear adapter on the blade to put it down. This prevents moisture from penetrating into the power tool.

Switching On and Off 

  • Pull off the blade guard 3 of the blade 2.
  • To start the screwdriver with grass shear adapter, press the locking switch 8 upward.
  • Set the rotational direction using the rotational direction switch 6. The grass shear adapter can be operated in right or left rotation.
  • Press switch 7 and hold depressed.
  • To switch off the grass shear adapter, let go of the On/Off switch 7.
  • Set the rotational direction switch 6 to the middle position.
  • Press the locking switch 8 downward.
  • Attach the blade guard 3 to the blade 2. The blade guard 3 must audibly engage.

Edging
Guide the screwdriver with grass shear adapter along the lawn edge. Prevent the blade from coming into contact with paved paths, stones or garden walls because this significantly reduces the lifetime of the blade. Attach the blade guard to the blade again after use.

Removing Blockages at the Blade
Never remove clippings while the blade is running and never hold the material you are cutting while the blade is running. Let go of the On/Off switch 7 and press the locking switch 8 downward.

Warning! The blade continues to move for a few seconds after the screwdriver with grass shear adapter has been switched off. Do not touch the moving blade. Wait until the blade is at standstill and then remove the blockage.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

  • Always wear safety gloves when you are doing maintenance or service work.
  • Set the rotational direction switch to the middle position.
  • Before any maintenance or cleaning work, press the locking switch downward and remove the grass shear adapter from the screwdriver.
  • Keep the blade clean to ensure good, safe operation.
    • Inspect the grass shear adapter 1 regularly for visible defects such as loose fixings and worn or damaged components.
    • After each work clean the grass shear adapter 1 with a paintbrush or a soft brush and lubricate the blade 2 with the Bosch maintenance spray. Do not use any solvents or polishes!

Accessories 

Lubricant spray, 250ml 1 609 200 399

After-sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can also be found under: www.bosch-pt.com Bosch’s application service team will gladly answer questions concerning our products and their accessories. In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of the grass shear adapter.

Great Britain
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of a product in need of servicing or repair.
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