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Problem
Possible Cause
Blade fitted upside down
Blade not rotating
Cutting blade obstructed
while garden product
switched on
Blade nut/bolt loose
Excessive vibrations/
Blade nut/bolt loose
noise
Cutting blade damaged
Battery and charger
Problem
Possible Cause
Red battery charge in-
Battery not (properly) inserted
dicator on charger
Battery contacts contaminated
flashes
No charging procedure
possible
Battery defective
Battery charge indic-
Mains plug of battery charger not plugged in
ator on charger does
(properly)
not light up
Socket outlet, mains cable or battery charger de-
fective
Maintenance and Service
Battery Maintenance
Warning! Switch off, remove the isolator switch, bat-
u
tery and grass bag before adjusting or cleaning.
Always wear gardening gloves when handling or work-
u
ing near the sharp blades.
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
www.bosch-garden.com
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Corrective Action
Check underneath the garden product and clear
out as necessary (always wear protective gloves)
Refit blade correctly
Switch garden tool off and disengage isolator
switch
Clear obstruction (always wear protective gloves)
Tighten blade nut/bolt (22 Nm)
Tighten blade nut/bolt (22 Nm)
Replace cutting blade (see figure K)
Corrective Action
Properly insert battery in charger
Clean the battery contacts (e. g. by inserting and
removing the battery several times) or replace
the battery
Replace the battery
Insert mains plug (fully) into the socket outlet
Check the mains voltage; have the battery char-
ger checked by an authorised after-sales service
agent for Bosch power tools
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 ar-
range the collection of a product in need of servicing or re-
pair.
Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
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
Bosch Power Tools