Bosch EasyHedgeCut 18-45 Manual Original página 17

Charging Procedure
The charging procedure starts as soon as the mains plug of
the charger is plugged into a socket outlet and the battery
(6) is inserted onto the charger (10).
Due to the intelligent charging method, the charging condi-
tion of the battery is automatically detected and the battery
is charged with the optimum charging current, depending on
battery temperature and voltage.
This gives longer life to the battery and always leaves it fully
charged when kept in the charger for storage.
Understanding the Indicators (AL 1815 CV)
Flashing battery charge indicator
The charging process is indicated by the flash-
ing of the battery charge indicator .
Continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator
Continuous lighting of the battery charge in-
Full
dicator indicates that the battery is fully
charged or that the temperature of the battery is not within
the allowable charging temperature range, and cannot be
charged for this reason. The battery is charged as soon as
the allowable charging temperature range is reached.
When the battery is not inserted, continuous lighting of the
battery charge indicator indicates that the mains plug is in-
serted in the socket outlet and that the battery charger is
ready for operation.
Meaning of the Indication Elements
(AL 1830 CV/AL 1880 CV)
(Fast) Flashing of the Green Battery Charge Indicator
The rapid-charging procedure is indicated by
fast flashing of the green battery charge in-
dicator .
Note: The rapid-charging procedure is only possible when
the battery temperature is within the allowable charging
temperature range, see section "Technical Data".
(Slow) Flashing of the Green Battery Charge Indicator
When the charging condition of the battery is
80%, the green battery charge indicator
flashes slowly.
The battery can be removed for immediate use.
Continuous Lighting of the Green Battery Charge
Indicator
Continuous lighting of the green battery
Full
charge indicator indicates that the battery is
fully charged.
When the battery is not inserted, continuous lighting of the
battery charge indicator indicates that the mains plug is in-
serted in the socket outlet and that the battery charger is
ready for operation.
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Continuous Lighting of the Red Battery Charge Indicator
Continuous lighting of the red battery charge
indicator indicates that the temperature of the
battery is not within the allowable charging temperature
range, see section "Technical Data". As soon as the allowable
charging temperature range is reached, the battery charger
automatically switches to rapid charging.
Flashing Red Battery Charge Indicator
A flashing red battery charge indicator indic-
ates a different malfunction of the charging
procedure, see section "Troubleshooting – Causes and Cor-
rective Measures".
Operation
Switching ON/OFF (see figures C and D)
To switch ON, firstly press and hold the lock-off button for
On/Off switch (3). Then press the On/Off switch (2) and
keep it pressed.
To switch OFF, release the lock-off button for On/Off switch
(3) and then release the On/Off switch (2).
Sawing Function
Although the tooth opening allows wood to be cut up to
Ø 20 mm, the tip of the blade is designed to cut wood up to
Ø 25 mm.
Working with the Hedgecutter (see figure E)
Move the hedgecutter evenly forward along the cutting line.
The double edge cutting blade enables cutting in either dir-
ection, or with a side to side motion.
Cut the sides of the hedge first, then the top.
To cut the sides straightly, we recommend cutting from bot-
tom to top in the direction of growth. Younger stems tend to
move outwards when cutting them from top to bottom, res-
ulting 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. Cut the hedge just above the string.
Pay attention that no objects such as wires are cut. The
blade or drive can be damaged.
Anti Blocking
If the blade stalls on a tough material, the load of the motor
increases. The intelligent micro-electronics senses this over-
load condition and repeatedly reverses the motor, in order
to prevent stalling and to cut the branch through.
This audible reversing cut action continues for up to 3 s.
After cutting through, the garden product continues in its
normal mode, or in case the overload condition continues
the blades automatically stop in the open position (e.g. in
case a piece of metal fence accidentally blocks the garden
product).
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