Bosch Rotak 32 LI Manual Original página 12

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 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.
 Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
 Avoid mowing in bad weather conditions especially when
there is a risk of lightning.
 Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where feasible.
 Walk, never run.
 Never operate the appliance with defective guards or
shields, or without safety devices, for example deflectors
and/or grass catchers in place.
 Always wear ear protection.
 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 ma-
chine towards you.
 Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
 Stop the blades if the machine has to be tilted for transpor-
tation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the machine to and from the area to be
mowed.
 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 op-
erator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the machine to the ground.
 Switch on the motor according to the instructions with feet
well away from rotating parts.
 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
 Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating
the machine.
 Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is run-
ning.
 Do not modify this product. Unauthorized modifications
may impair the safety of your product and may result in in-
creased noise and vibration.
 Regularly inspect the supply cable and any extension ca-
bles. Do not connect damaged cables to the supply or
touch a damaged cable before it is disconnected from the
supply. A damaged cable can lead to contact with live
parts. Beware electric shock hazard.
Remove the isolator key:
– 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 immedi-
ately).
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Maintenance
 Always wear gardening gloves when handling or work-
ing near the sharp blades.
 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the ma-
chine is in safe working condition.
 Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deteriora-
tion.
 Examine the machine and replace worn or damaged parts
for safety.
 Ensure replacement cutting means of the right type are
used.
 Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.
Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the
Battery
 Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting
battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into machines
that have the switch on can cause accidents.
 Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture.
Penetration of water in the battery charger increases the
risk of an electric shock.
 Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu-
facturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery
pack may create a risk of fire when used with another bat-
tery pack.
 Do not charge other batteries. The battery charger is
suitable only for charging Bosch lithium ion batteries with-
in the listed voltage range. Otherwise there is danger of fire
and explosion.
 Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead
to danger of an electric shock.
 Before each use, check the battery charger, cable and
plug. If damage is detected, do not use the battery
charger. Never open the battery charger yourself.
Have repairs performed only by a qualified technician
and only using original spare parts. Damaged battery
chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of an electric
shock.
 Do not operate the battery charger on easily inflamma-
ble surfaces (e. g., paper, textiles, etc.) or surround-
ings. The heating of the battery charger during the charg-
ing process can pose a fire hazard.
 Use only Bosch battery packs intended specifically for
the machine. Use of any other battery packs may create a
risk of injury and fire.
 When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from oth-
er metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws, or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
 Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally oc-
curs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-
ally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritations or burns.
 Do not open the battery. Danger of short-circuiting.
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