Bosch GHE 18V-60 Manual Original página 16

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Charging the battery
Use only the chargers listed in the technical data. Only
u
these chargers are matched to the lithium-ion battery of
your power tool.
Note: Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are supplied par-
tially charged according to international transport regula-
tions. To ensure full rechargeable battery capacity, fully
charge the rechargeable battery before using your tool for
the first time.
Inserting the Battery
Push the charged battery into the battery holder until it
clicks into place.
Bosch recommends using battery
packs with a capacity of at least 3.0
Ah.
Removing the Battery
To remove the rechargeable battery, press the battery re-
lease button and pull the battery out. Do not use force to do
this.
The rechargeable battery has two locking levels to prevent
the battery from falling out if the battery release button is
pressed unintentionally. The rechargeable battery is held in
place by a spring when fitted in the power tool.
Battery charge indicator
The green LEDs on the battery charge indicator indicate the
state of charge of the battery. For safety reasons, it is only
possible to check the state of charge when the power tool is
not in operation.
Press the button for the battery charge indicator or to show
the state of charge. This is also possible when the battery is
removed.
If no LED lights up after pressing the button for the battery
charge indicator, then the battery is defective and must be
replaced.
Battery model GBA 18V...
LED
3× continuous green light
2× continuous green light
1× continuous green light
1× flashing green light
Battery model ProCORE18V...
LED
5 × continuous green light
4 × continuous green light
F 016 L94 563 | (18.04.2023)
LED
3 × continuous green light
2 × continuous green light
1 × continuous green light
1 × flashing green light
Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the
Battery
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Only store the battery within a temperature range of −20 to
50 °C. Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for
example.
Occasionally clean the ventilation slots on the battery using a
soft brush that is clean and dry.
A significantly reduced operating time after charging indic-
ates that the battery has deteriorated and must be replaced.
Follow the instructions on correct disposal.
Battery Maintenance
Use the following procedures to enable optimum usage of
the battery:
– Protect the battery against moisture and water.
– Store the machine and battery only within a temperature
range between –20 °C and 50 °C . As an example, do not
leave the battery in the car in summer.
– The battery must not be stored within the product but
stored separately.
– Do not leave the battery in the product in direct sunlight.
– The ideal storage condition for the battery is 5 °C.
– Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a
soft, clean and dry brush.
A significantly reduced working period after charging indic-
ates that the battery is used and must be replaced.
Operation
Switching On and Off (see figures C − D)
As soon as the battery is inserted and a clicking sound can
be heard (see figure B), simultaneously press the front
Capacity
switch (3) and the switch at the rear handle (2) (see
figure C).
60–100 %
In order to switch the device off, either release the switch at
30–60 %
the rear handle (2) or the switch at the front handle (3) or
5–30 %
both at the same time (see figure D).
0–5 %
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.
Capacity
To cut the sides straightly, we recommend cutting from bot-
tom to top in the direction of growth. Younger stems tend to
80–100 %
move outwards when cutting them from top to bottom, res-
60–80 %
ulting in shallow patches or holes in the hedge.
Capacity
40–60 %
20–40 %
5–20 %
0–5 %
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