F 016 L70 787 | (14.12.10) Bosch Power Tools
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Safety Notes
Warning! Read these instructions carefully, 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 instruction manual.
Pay attention that bystanders are not
injured 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.
Switch off and remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is
entangled and before leaving the garden
product unattended for any period. Keep
the supply flexible cord away from the
cutting blades.
Wait until all machine components have
completely stopped before touching them.
The blades continue to rotate after the
machine 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
cutting means.
Operation
f Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
When not in use store the machine out of reach of
children.
f This tool 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 appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
f Never mow while people, especially children or
pets, are nearby.
f The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
f Do not operate the machine when barefoot or
wearing open sandals, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
f Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is
to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones and other foreign objects.
f 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.
f Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
f Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where
feasible.
f Walk, never run.
f Never operate the appliance with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers in place.
f 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
– never up and
down.
– Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
– Use extreme caution when stepping back or
pulling the machine towards you.
– Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
f 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.
f 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
ensure that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the machine to the
ground.
f Switch on the motor according to the instructions
with feet well away from rotating parts.
f Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
f Always stand clear of the discharge zone when
operating the machine.
f Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor
is running.
f 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.
Beware 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
machine for damage and make repairs as
necessary,
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
Power supply
f The voltage indicated on the rating plate must
correspond to the voltage of the power source.
f We recommend that this equipment is only
connected into a socket which is protected by a
circuit-breaker that would be actuated by a 30 mA
residual current.
f 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.
f Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
f Do not run over, crush or pull the power supply
cable or extension lead, otherwise it may be
damaged. Protect the cable from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
f The extension lead must have a cross section in
accordance with the operating instructions and be
protected against splashed water. The connection
must not be in water.
f Always wear gardening gloves when handling or
working near the sharp blades.
Electrical Safety
f Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut,
damaged or entangled.
f The blades continue to rotate for a few seconds
after the machine is switched off.
f Caution
– do not touch the rotating blade.
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.
Extension cords/leads should only be used if they
comply with H05VV-F, H05RN-F types or IEC type
design (60227 IEC 53, 60245 IEC 57).
If you want to use an extension cable when operating
your product, only the following cable dimensions
should be used:
–1.0mm
2
: max. length 40 m
–1.5 mm
2
: max. length 60 m
–2.5 mm
2
: max. length 100 m
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