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Switch off when transporting the ma-
chine to and from the area to be
worked on.
Switch off and remove the battery
from the battery cartridge:
– whenever you leave the machine
unattended for any period,
– before clearing a blockage,
– before replacing the cutting head,
– before checking, cleaning or work-
ing on the machine,
– after striking a foreign object. In-
spect the machine for damage and
make repairs as necessary,
– if the machine starts to vibrate ab-
normally (check immediately).
Do not modify this product. Unau-
thorized modifications may impair
the safety of your product and may
result in increased noise and vibra-
tion.
Only use Bosch Professional Garden
Tool recommended and approved ac-
cessories.
Beware that the tool may kick back
when a blade suddenly strikes a hard
object when cutting brush or scrub
vegetation. Take care to minimise the
effects of kick back.
This tool is designed to be used with
the shoulder harness provided. Take
care to adjust the harness to balance
the tool correctly and reduce the po-
tential for operator fatigue in use.
For Transport and Storage, Blade
should be protected using an appri-
ate cover.
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Maintenance
For Your Safety
Warning: Switch off and remove
battery from machine before ad-
justing or cleaning.
Use correct battery and charger.
Always wear protective gloves
when handling or working near the
sharp blades.
Please use the correct guards with
the correct cutting heads.
See figure 4 of illustrations.
To ensure long and reliable service,
carry out the following mainte-
nance regularly:
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight
using tool kit provided to be sure that
the machine is in safe working condi-
tions.
Examine the machine and replace
worn or damaged parts for safety.
Ensure Bosch approved correct re-
placement parts are used.
Have the machine repaired only by an
authorized customer service agent.
Cleaning
Before transport or storage ensure
machine is clean and free from de-
bris, if necessary clean with a soft,
dry brush.
The following cleaning schedule
should be carried out after every 10
hours of work:
– Remove slip plate and thoroughly
clean area below.
– Open bump head spool and remove
any debris.
Bosch Power Tools