User manual BOSCH AHS 550-24 ST

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Switch off, remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut, damaged or entangled. The blades continue to move for a few fractions of a seconds after the hedgecutter is switched off. 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 hedgecutter 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. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a 13 A socket elsewhere. When cutting, move steadily along the line of cut, so that stems are fed directly into the cutter blades. The double edge of the cutting blade enables cutting to either direction, or with a side to side motion. To keep the sides flat, cutting upwards with the growth is recommended. Younger stems tend to move outwards when cutting them from top to bottom, resulting in shallow patches or holes in the hedge. To reach a level finish, fasten a piece of string along the length of the hedge at the required height and use as an alignment guide. Take care to avoid cutting into objects such as wire, which could cause damage to the cutting blades and the drive. Recommended cutting/trimming times: ­ Cut hedges with deciduous leaves in June and October. ­ Shaping hedges should be cut to achieve a form as shown in figure. Note: The machine is fitted with a sliding clutch which protect the motor from being damaged should be the blade lock against a solid object. Should the machine lockup switch off immediately and pull mains plug before removing the object from the blade. [. . . ] Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault. Symptom Hedgecutter fails to operate Possible Cause No power Mains socket faulty Extension cord damaged Fuse faulty Extension cord damaged Internal wiring defective On/Off switch(es) defective Internal fault Cutting blade blunt Cutting blade has dents Too much friction, due to lack of lubricant Remedy Check power Check other socket, replace Check cord, replace Replace fuse Check cord, replace Contact service agent Contact service agent Contact service agent Have blade sharpened Have blade overhauled Apply lubricant spray Motor runs but blades remain stationary Cutting blade hot 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 environmental-friendly manner. [. . . ]