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Safety Notes
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Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be famil-
iar 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 in-
jured through foreign objects thrown from
the machine.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
the machine.
Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or
fingers.
Not applicable.
Switch off and remove plug from mains be-
fore adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is en-
tangled and before leaving the garden
product unattended for any period. Keep
the supply flexible cord away from the cut-
ting blades.
Wait until all machine components have
completely stopped before touching them.
The blades continue to rotate after the ma-
STOP chine is switched off, a rotating blade can
cause injury.
Do not use the machine in the rain or leave
it outdoors when it is raining.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Keep supply flexible cord away from cut-
ting means.
Operation
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local regu-
lations may restrict the age of the operator. When
not in use store the machine out of reach of chil-
dren.
This tool is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Never mow while people, especially children or
pets, are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their prop-
erty.
Do not operate the machine when barefoot or
wearing open sandals, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is
to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones and other foreign objects.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where
feasible.
Walk, never run.
Bosch Power Tools
Never operate the appliance with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers in place.
Working on banks can be dangerous.
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet
grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes
down.
– Exercise extreme caution when changing direc-
tion on slopes.
– Use extreme caution when stepping back or
pulling the machine towards you.
– Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
Stop the blades if the machine has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting the machine to and
from the area to be mowed.
Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching
on the motor, except if the machine has to be tilted
for starting in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it
more than absolutely necessary and tilt only the
part which is away from the operator. Always en-
sure that both hands are in the operating position
before returning the machine to the ground.
Switch on the motor according to the instructions
with feet well away from rotating parts.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
Always stand clear of the discharge zone when op-
erating the machine.
Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor
is running.
Keep supply cables and extension cables away
from the blade. The blade can cause damage to
the cables and lead to contact with live parts. Be-
ware electric shock hazard.
Remove the plug from the socket:
– whenever you leave the machine,
– before clearing a blockage,
– before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine,
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the ma-
chine for damage and make repairs as neces-
sary,
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
Power supply
Always wear gardening gloves when handling or
working near the sharp blades.
The voltage indicated on the rating plate must cor-
respond to the voltage of the power source.
We recommend that this equipment is only con-
nected into a socket which is protected by a cir-
cuit-breaker that would be actuated by a 30 mA re-
sidual current.
Only use or replace power supply cables for this
unit which correspond to the types indicated by
the manufacturer. See the operating instructions
for the order no. and types.
Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
Do not run over, crush or pull the power supply ca-
ble or extension lead, otherwise it may be dam-
aged. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
The extension lead must have a cross section in ac-
cordance with the operating instructions and be
protected against splashed water. The connection
must not be in water.
Maintenance
Always wear gardening gloves when handling or
working near the sharp blades.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
that the machine is in safe working condition.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or de-
terioration.
Examine the machine and replace worn or dam-
aged parts for safety.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch ap-
proved.
Electrical Safety
Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains be-
fore adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut, dam-
aged or entangled.
The blades continue to rotate for a few seconds
after the machine is switched off.
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