AHS 550-24ST - Taille-haies électrique BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AHS 550-24ST BOSCH

AHS 400 - 24T AHS 480 - 24T AHS 550 - 24ST AHS 600 - 24ST AHS 650 - 24ST AHS 6000 PRO-T AHS 7000 PRO-T

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Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

Änderungen vorbehalten

Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the hedgecutter. Please keep the instructions safe for later use. Operation of the hedgecutter can cause serious injuries, if not used as intended. When using electric tools, basic safety precautions including the following should always be followed, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Explanation of symbols: Read instruction manual. Do not use the hedgecutter in the rain or leave it outdoors when it is raining.

Switch off and remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is entangled or if the cable is cut or damaged and before leaving the hedgecutter unattended for any period.

Other persons and animals should remain at a distance of 3 metres or more when the machine is being used. Never grasp the blade of the hedgecutter. Children or persons unfamiliar with these instructions must not operate the hedgecutter. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. Never cut a hedge while people, especially children or pets, are nearby. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Do not operate the hedgecutter when barefoot or wearing open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. The use of sturdy gloves, non-skid footwear and safety glasses is recommended. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery which can be caught in moving parts. Thoroughly inspect the area where the hedgecutter is to be used and remove all wires and other foreign objects. Prior to operation, check cutter blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly for wear or damage. Do not operate with a damaged or excessively worn cutting device.

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■ Check cable for damage before starting work and replace if necessary. Keep cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

■ Know how to stop the hedgecutter quickly in an emergency. ■ Cut a hedge only in daylight or in good artificial light. ■ Never operate the hedgecutter with defective guards or without the guard in place. ■ Always ensure all handles and guards supplied are fitted when using the hedgecutter. Never attempt to use an incomplete hedgecutter or one with an unauthorised modification. ■ Always operate hedgecutter with both hands. ■ Never hold the hedgecutter by the guard. ■ Keep cable away from the cutting area. ■ While operating the hedgecutter always be sure of a safe and secure operating position at all times, especially when using steps or a ladder. ■ Always be aware of your surroundings and stay alert for possible hazards that you may not hear whilst operating the hedgecutter. ■ Remove the plug from the socket: – before checking, clearing a blockage or working on the hedgecutter. – after striking a foreign object, inspect the hedgecutter for damage and make repairs as necessary. – if the hedgecutter starts to vibrate abnormally check immediately. ■ Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that the hedgecutter is always in a safe working condition. ■ The hedgecutter should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place out of the reach of children. ■ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. ■ Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you are qualified to do so. ■ Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.

Product Specification

Hedgecutter Part number Rated power No-load stroke rate Blade spacing Cutting length Weight Protection class

Part number Rated power No-load stroke rate Blade spacing Cutting length Weight Protection class

The product is intended for cutting and trimming hedges and bushes in domestic use.

This manual gives instructions on the correct assembly and safe use of your hedgecutter. It is important that you read these instructions carefully.

Front handle guard Front handle switch levers Ventilation slots Rear handle with switch lever Mains plug** Blade guard Serial Number

Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are included as standard delivery.

Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check for complete contents: – Hedgecutter – Blade guard – Operating instructions When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut, damaged or entangled. The blades continue to move for a few fractions of a seconds after the hedgecutter is switched off. Caution! Do not touch the moving blades. Electrical Safety Your machine is double insulated for safety and requires no earth connection. The operating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz (for non-EU countries 220 V, 240 V as applicable). Only use approved extension cables. Contact your Bosch Service Centre for details. Extension cords/leads should only be used if they comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types.

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It is recommended for increased electrical safety to use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. Always check your

RCD every time you use it. For products not sold in GB: WARNING: For safety, it is essential that the mains plug 6 attached to the machine is fitted to the power supply cable 9 as shown. The couplings of connection leads must be protected against splashes and the coupling sockets on the leads must be made of rubber or coated with rubber. Fixing means for the connection leads must be used. The connection lead must be inspected for signs of damage at regular intervals and may only be used if in perfect condition. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Bosch Service Centre. Products sold in GB only: Your hedgecutter 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 outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a 13 A socket elsewhere.

Cut stems up to 24 mm (34 mm, AHS 6000/

7000 PRO-T) in thickness. When cutting, move steadily along the line of cut, so that stems are fed directly into the cutter blades. The double edge of the cutting blade enables cutting to either direction, or with a side to side motion. Cut the sides of the hedge first, then the top. To keep the sides flat, cutting upwards with the growth is recommended. Younger stems tend to move outwards when cutting them from top to bottom, resulting 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. Take care to avoid cutting into objects such as wire, which could cause damage to the cutting blades and the drive. Recommended cutting/trimming times: – Cut hedges with deciduous leaves in June and October. – Cut evergreen hedges in April and August. – Cut conifer and other fast growing shrubs approx. every six weeks from May onwards. – Shaping hedges should be cut to achieve a form as shown in figure.

A Starting and Stopping

Press and hold rear switch lever 5. Squeeze any front lever 3. Stopping: Release any of switch levers 3 and 5. Note: The machine is fitted with a sliding clutch which protect the motor from being damaged should be the blade lock against a solid object. Should the machine lockup switch off immediately and pull mains plug before removing the object from the blade.

B C D Tips on Cutting

Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.

Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the following maintenance regularly. Check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged or damaged blade, 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 hedgecutter should happen to fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing, repair should be carried out by an authorized customer service agent for Bosch garden products. For all correspondence and spare parts orders, always include the 10-digit part number (TYP) from the nameplate of the machine!

Hold the hedgecutter away from yourself using both hands. Stand in a secure and stable position.

Position the extension cord over your shoulder to the rear and ensure that the cord is behind you at all times during cutting. Never place the cable over the hedge, where it could easily be cut by the blades. 11 • F016 L70 366 • 05.09

Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.

Wear gloves when handling or cleaning the cutting blade. Always clean the cutting blade after operation and lubricate with protective spray. During longer cutting jobs, we recommend periodically lubricating the cutting blade with protective spray. Visually check the condition of the cutting edges of the cutting blade 1. Check tightness of blade bolts. Ensure that the blade is covered with the blade guard 7 supplied.

Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or polishes. Remove all debris, especially from the ventilation slots 4. Store the hedgecutter in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children. Do not place other objects on top of the machine.

The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly. If these do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your service agent. Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault. Symptom

Hedgecutter fails to operate

Mains socket faulty Extension cord damaged Fuse faulty

Hedgecutter operates intermittently

Extension cord damaged

Internal wiring defective On/Off switch(es) defective

Contact service agent Contact service agent

Motor runs but blades remain stationary

Contact service agent

Cutting blade has dents Too much friction, due to lack of lubricant

Have blade sharpened

Have blade overhauled Apply lubricant spray

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Power tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. Only for EC countries: Do not dispose of power tools into household waste! According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its incorporation into national law, power tools that are no longer suitable for use must be separately collected and sent for recovery in an environmental-friendly manner.

Beaver Distribution Ltd. Greenhills Road Tallaght-Dublin 24 ✆ Service +353 (0)1 / 45 15 211 Fax +353 (0)1 / 45 17 127 Malaysia Robert Bosch (SEA.) Pte. Ltd. No. 8a, Jalan 13/6 Selangor Darul Ehsan Petaling Jaya 46200 Malaysia

Robert Bosch Limited 14-16 Constellation Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland New Zealand

Exploded views and information on spare parts can be found under: www.bosch-pt.com

Great Britain Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.) P.O. Box 98 Broadwater Park North Orbital Road Denham-Uxbridge Middlesex UB 9 5HJ ✆ Service Fax Service ✆ Advice line Fax Advice

Robert Bosch Australia Ltd. RBAU/SPT2 1555 Centre Road P.O. Box 66 Clayton 3168 Clayton/Victoria

Declaration of Conformity

Measured values determined according to 2000/14/EC (1.60 m height, 1 m distance away) and EN 25 349. Typically the A-weighted noise level of the product is: sound pressure level 82 dB (A) (AHS 400 - 24T / 480 - 24T / 550 - 24ST / 600 - 24ST / 650 - 24ST), 85 dB (A) (AHS 6000/7000 PRO-T); sound power level 96 dB (A) (AHS 400 - 24T / 480 - 24T / 550 - 24ST / 600 - 24ST / 650 - 24ST), 99 dB (A) (AHS 6000/7000 PRO-T). The typical hand/arm vibration is below 2.5 m/s 2. We declare under our sole responsibility, that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents: EN 774, EN 50 144 according to the provisions of the directives 89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC, 2000/14/EC. 2000/14/EC: The guaranteed sound power level LWA is lower than 98 dB (A) (AHS 400 - 24T / 480 - 24T / 550 - 24ST / 600 - 24ST / 650 - 24ST), 100 dB (A) (AHS 6000/7000 PRO-T). Conformity assessment procedure according to Annex V. Leinfelden, 01.10.2005. Dr. Egbert Schneider Senior Vice President Engineering

Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

Subject to change without notice

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3 600 H48 0.. 550 W 1400 tr/min 24 mm 400 mm 3,95 kg

3 600 H48 1.. 550 W 1400 tr/min 24 mm 480 mm 4,05 kg

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Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

700 W Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

3 600 H48 0.. 550 W 1400 r/min 24 mm 400 mm 3,95 kg

3 600 H48 1.. 550 W 1400 r/min 24 mm 480 mm 4,05 kg

/ II Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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