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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Measure
Isolator key not inserted correctly/fully Fit correctly
Garden tool functions
intermittently
Internal wiring of garden tool defective Contact Bosch customer service agent
Motor protector has activated Allow motor to cool and increase height of cut
Machine leaves ragged
finish
and/or
Motor labours
Height of cut too low Increase height of cut
Cutting blade blunt
Replace cutting blade (see figure K).
Possible clogging Switch garden tool off and disengage isolator key
Check underneath the garden product and clear
out as necessary (always wear protective gloves)
Blade fitted upside down Refit blade correctly
Blade not rotating
while garden product
switched on
Cutting blade obstructed Switch garden tool off and disengage isolator key
Clear obstruction (always wear protective gloves)
Belt drive separated Contact Bosch customer service agent
Blade nut/bolt loose Tighten blade nut/bolt (17Nm)
Excessive vibrations/
noise
Blade nut/bolt loose Tighten blade nut/bolt (17Nm)
Cutting blade damaged
Replace cutting blade (see figure K).
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance, Cleaning and Storage
u Before any work on the garden product itself (e.g.
maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during
transport and storage, remove the battery from the
garden product. There is danger of injury when uninten-
tionally actuating the On/Off switch.
u For safe and proper working, always keep the product
clean.
Do not place other objects on the garden product.
To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep the
product and the ventilation slots clean.
Never spray the product with water.
Never immerse the product in water.
Store the product in a secure, dry place, out of the reach of
children.
Do not place other objects on the product.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure safe working
with the product.
Inspect the product and replace worn or damaged parts for
safety.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch-approved.
Battery Maintenance
Use the following procedures to enable optimum usage of
the battery:
– Protect the battery against moisture and water.
– Store the machine and 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.
– It is recommended that the battery is not stored within
the product but stored separately.
– Do not leave the battery in the product in direct sunlight.
– The ideal storage condition for the battery is 5°C.
– Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a
soft, clean and dry brush.
A significantly reduced working period after charging indic-
ates that the battery is used and must be replaced.
After-Sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-
ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare
parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on
spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you
with any questions about our products and their accessor-
ies.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always
include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate
of the 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: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
You can find further service addresses at:
www.bosch-pt.com/serviceaddresses
Transport
The recommended lithium-ion batteries are subject to legis-
lation on the transport of dangerous goods. The user can
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