User manual BOSCH AHS 42-16

[. . . ] The use of sturdy gloves, non-skid footwear and safety glasses is recommended. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery which can be caught in moving parts. Thoroughly inspect the area where the hedgecutter is to be used and remove all wires and other foreign objects. prior to operation , check cutter blades , blade bolts and cutter assembly for wear or damage. [. . . ] Electrical Safety Your machine is double insulated for safety and requires no earth connection. Extension cords/leads should only be used if they comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types. It is recommended for increased electrical safety to use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. For products not sold in GB: WARNING: For safety, it is essential that the mains plug 6 attached to the machine is fitted to the power supply cable 9 as shown. The couplings of connection leads must be protected against splashes and the coupling sockets on the leads must be made of rubber or coated with rubber. The connection lead must be inspected for signs of damage at regular intervals and may only be used if in perfect condition. if the supply cord is damaged , it must be replaced by a Bosch Service Centre. Products sold in GB only: Your hedecutter is fitted with an approved 13 A (BS 1363/A) electric plug and is protected by a 13 A fuse (ASTA Approved to BS 1362). If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorized customer service agent. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a 13 A socket elsewhere. This manual gives instructions on the correct assembly and safe use of your hedgecutter. Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check for complete contents: ­ Hedgecutter ­ Blade guard ­ Front handle guard ­ Two screws ­ Operating instructions When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cutting blade Front handle guard Front handle switch levers Rear handle with switch lever Ventilation slots Mains plug** Blade guard Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug. Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the following maintenance regularly. Check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged or damaged blade, loose fixings and worn or damaged components. If the hedgecutter should happen to fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing, repair should be carried out by an authorized customer service agent for Bosch garden products. For all correspondence and spare parts orders, always include the 10-digit part number (TYP) from the nameplate of the machine!Position the extension cord over your shoulder to the rear and ensure that the cord is behind you at all times during cutting. Never place the cable over the hedge, where it could easily be cut by the blades. When cutting, move steadily along the line of cut, so that stems are fed directly into the cutter blades. [. . . ] Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault. Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Check power Check other socket, replace Check cord, replace (Contact service agent) Replace fuse Check cord, replace (Contact service agent) Contact service agent Contact service agent Contact service agent Have blade sharpened Have blade overhauled Apply lubricant spray Hedgecutter fails to oper- No power ate Mains socket faulty Extension cord damaged Fuse faulty Hedgecutter operates intermittently Extension cord damaged Internal wiring defective On/Off switch(es) defective Motor runs but blades remain stationary Cutting blade hot Internal fault Cutting blade blunt Cutting blade has dents Too much friction, due to lack of lubricant Power tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. Only for EC countries: Do not dispose of power tools into household waste!According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its incorporation into national law, power tools that are no longer suitable for use must be separately collected and sent for recovery in an environmentally-friendly manner. [. . . ]