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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
a Bosch Service Centre.
Extension cords/leads should only be used if they
comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types.
Products sold in GB only: Your machine 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 out-
lets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted
in its place by an authorized customer service agent.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a
possible shock hazard and should never be inserted
into a 13 A socket elsewhere.
Do not connect the machine to the mains
socket before it is completely assembled.
Assemble trimmer shaft
Push the upper shaft 4 and lower shaft 5 together
until a click can be heard.
Note: Once the upper and lower shaft is assembled
it can not be disassembled.
Ensure internal cable is not trapped or twisted.
Mounting the Cutting Guard
Place the cutting guard 8 on the trimmer head 6.
➊
Hook the guard onto trimmer head and push until
secure fitting.
➋
Push rear of guard until secure (click).
Remove stones, loose pieces of wood and
other objects from the cutting area.
The cutting line continues to rotate for a few sec-
onds after the trimmer is switched off. Allow the
motor/cutting line to stop rotating before switch-
ing “on” again.
Do not rapidly switch off and on.
Switching On and Off
Press switch 1 and hold depressed. Release
switch 1 for switching off.
Cutting Grass
Move the trimmer left and right, keeping it well away
from the body. Tilt the front of the trimmer head to
cut shorter grass.
The trimmer can efficiently cut grass up to a height
of 15 cm. Cut taller grass in stages.
Cutting Around Trees and Bushes
Carefully cut around trees and bushes so that they
do not come into contact with the cutting line.
Plants can die if you damage the bark.
For better control use guide handle 3.
Feed button 13 may become hot.
The rotating line can wear or break. You will notice
when the motor runs without load and no grass is
cut.
While operating the trimmer press the ground or
a solid surface, then release (necessary pressure
approx. 3 kg).
This action will allow the feed button 13 to release
the line out. The spool will release approx. 4 cm of
line per action.
When the line breaks off completely, feed twice to
regain the full cutting circle.
If the line is exceeding the maximum cutting cir-
cle it will be cut by the blade 18 integrated in the cut-
ting guard 8.
Stop and remove plug from the power sup-
ply.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out
the following maintenance regularly.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose
fixings, and worn or damaged components.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged and
correctly fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or
repairs before using.
If the trimmer should happen to fail despite the care
taken in manufacture and testing, repair should be
carried out by an authorized customer service agent
for Bosch garden products.
For all correspondence and spare parts orders, al-
ways include the 10-digit part number (TYP) from
the nameplate of the machine!
Assembly
Cutting and Edging
A
B
Feeding the Line
Maintenance
D
E
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