AHS 52 Accu - Taille-haies BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AHS 52 Accu BOSCH

Operating Instructions

AHS 41 ACCU AHS 52 ACCU

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WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failureto follow the warnings and instructions may result in electricshock, fire and/or serious injury.Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.Explanation of symbols:

Read instruction manual.Do not use the machine in the rain or leave it outdoorswhen it is raining.Remove battery before adjusting or cleaning, and beforeleaving the machine unattended for any period.

General Safety Notes

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas inviteaccidents.

Do not operate machines in explosive atmospheres, such as in thepresence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Machines createsparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep children and bystanders away while operating a machine.Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

Machine plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in anyway. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) ma-chines. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk ofelectric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such aspipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increasedrisk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

Do not expose machines to rain or wet conditions. Water enteringa machine will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling orunplugging the machine. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharpedges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase therisk of electric shock.

When operating a machine outdoors, use an extension cord suit-able for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use re-duces the risk of electric shock.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sensewhen operating a machine. Do not use a machine while you aretired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A mo-ment of inattention while operating machines may result in seriouspersonal injury.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equip-ment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hear-ing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personalinjuries.

Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-positionbefore plugging in. Carrying machines with your finger on theswitch or plugging in machines that have the switch on invites ac-cidents.

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the machineon. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the ma-chine may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Thisenables better control of the machine in unexpected situations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep yourhair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction andcollection facilities, ensure these are connected and properlyused. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Machine use and care

Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your appli-cation. The correct machine will do the job better and safer at therate for which it was designed.

Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it on and off.Any machine that cannot be controlled with the switch is danger-ous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the batterypack from the machine before making any adjustments, changingaccessories, or storing machines. Such preventive safety meas-ures reduce the risk of starting the machine accidentally.

Store idle machines out of the reach of children and do not allowpersons unfamiliar with the machine or these instructions to oper-ate the machine. Machines are dangerous in the hands of un-trained users.

Maintain machines. Check for misalignment or binding of movingparts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affectthe machines operation. If damaged, have the machine repairedbefore use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained ma-chines.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cuttingtools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easierto control.

Use the machine, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance withthese instructions , taking into account the working conditions andthe work to be performed. Use of the machine for operations dif-ferent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Always ensure all handles and guards are fitted when using themachine. Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one fit-ted with an unauthorized modification.

5) Battery tool use and care

Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting batterypack. Inserting the battery pack into machines that have the switchon invites accidents.

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. Acharger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create arisk of fire when used with another battery pack.

Use machines only with specifically designated battery packs. Useof any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal ob-jects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other smallmetal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to an-other. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns ora fire.

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery;avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liq-uid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejectedfrom the battery may cause irritation or burns.

Have your machine serviced by a qualified repair person usingonly identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety ofthe machine is maintained.

Specific Safety Notes

Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not re-move cut material nor hold material to be cut when blades aremoving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed mate-rial. A moment of inattention while operating the machine may re-sult in serious personal injury.

Carry the machine by the handle with the cutter blade stopped.When transporting or storing the machine always fit the cutting de-vice cover. Proper handling of the machine will reduce possiblepersonal injury from the cutter blades.

Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cablemay be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.

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The product is intended for cutting and trimming

hedges and bushes in domestic use.

This manual gives instructions on the correct as-

sembly and safe use of your hedgecutter. It is impor-

tant that you read these instructions carefully.

Carefully remove the machine from its packaging

and check for complete contents:

– Operating instructions

– Battery (AHS 52 Accu 2x)

When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your

Rear handle with switch lever

Charging compartment

Battery unlocking button

Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are

included as standard delivery.

The charging procedure starts as soon as the mains

is plugged into the socket and the battery

is inserted into the charging compartment

The green LED 10 is not a charge control indica-

When the green LED is lit, it indicates that a

charging current flows.

After the end of the charging process (approx. 3 h–

4 h), pull the mains plug of the battery charger from

the socket and remove the battery.

A temperature increase of the battery indicates that

it is fully charged.

With continuous or several repetitive charging cy-

cles without interruption, the charger can warm up.

This is not harmful and does not indicate a technical

Product Specification

Battery rating [Ah] 1.5 1.5

Number of batteries 1 2

Run time per battery [min] 50 50

Charging time [h] 3–4 3–4

Allowable charging temperature range [°C] 0–45 0–45

Warning! Switch off, remove battery from ma-

chine before adjusting or cleaning.

The blades continue to move for a few frac-

tions of a seconds after the hedgecutter is

switched off. Caution! Do not touch the mov-

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A battery that is new or has not been used for a

longer period does not develop its full capacity until

after approximately 5 charging/discharging cycles.

Leave such batteries in the charging compartment

until they have clearly warmed up.

A significantly reduced working period after charging

indicates that the batteries are used and must be re-

Fit the battery. A click is heard when the battery cor-

Release the battery by pressing the unlocking but-

on both sides, and pull downwards and out of

Press and hold rear switch lever

Release any of switch levers

Hold the hedgecutter away from yourself

using both hands. Stand in a secure and

Cuts stems up to 15 mm in thickness. When cutting,

move steadily along the line of cut, so that stems are

fed directly into the cutter blades. The double edge

cutting blade enables cutting in 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 bot-

tom, resulting in shallow patches or holes in the

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

In order to encourage strong healthy growth of your

hedge, it is recommended when trimming the top, to

use the Collecto “clippings-collection” accessory.

This accessory cleverly gathers the clippings as you

cut, allowing them to be easily tipped into a bag or

sheet placed alongside the hedge, and thus prevent-

ing the dead clippings from falling into the hedge.

Always take care to avoid cutting into objects such

as wire, which could cause damage to the cutting

blades and the drive.

Before any work on the machine itself, re-

move battery from machine.

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 dam-

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, al-

ways include the 10-digit part number (TYP) from

the nameplate of the machine!

Before any work on the machine itself, re-

move battery from machine.

Wear gloves when handling or cleaning the cutting

Always clean the cutting blade after operation and

lubricate with protective spray. During longer cutting

jobs, we recommend periodically lubricating the cut-

ting blade with protective spray.

Visually check the condition of the cutting edges of

. Check tightness of blade bolts.

Ensure that the blade is covered with the blade

Remove the battery from the machine during stor-

age. Take care not to short the battery terminals with

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

Always lubricate the cutting blade with protective

spray before storage.

Store the hedgecutter in a secure, dry place out of

the reach of children. Do not place other objects on

Starting and Stopping

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The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate cor-

rectly. If these do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your service agent.

Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault.

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Hedgecutter fails to oper-

Battery discharged Recharge battery

Hedgecutter operates

Internal wiring defective

On/Off switch(es) defective

Contact service agent

Contact service agent

Motor runs but blades

Internal fault Contact service agent

Cutting blade hot Cutting blade blunt

Cutting blade has dents

Too much friction, due to lack of lubricant

Have blade sharpened

Have blade overhauled

Apply lubricant spray

Work blade out of branch with hedgecut-

ter switched off. DO NOT HOLD SWITCH ON WHEN BLADE IS JAMMED.

Contact service agent

Excessive vibration/noise Machine fault Contact service agent

Cutting time low on one

Too much friction, due to lack of lubricant

Blade needs cleaning

Poor cutting technique

Battery not fully charged

Apply lubricant spray

Recharge battery, see also Charging ad-

No charging procedure

possible due to defective

The contacts of the battery are contami-

The battery is defective, due to a discon-

nection in the battery (individual cells)

Clean the contacts (e. g. by inserting and

removing the battery several times) or re-

place the battery, as required

not light up after plugging

the mains plug into the

socket and inserting the

battery into the charging

is not inserted (prop-

Socket, cable or charger are defective

Insert the plug (fully) into the socket

Check the mains voltage and if neces-

sary, have the battery charger checked

by an authorized customer service sta-

Machine, accessories and packaging

should be sorted for environment-

These instructions are printed on re-

cycled paper manufactured without

The plastic components are labelled

for categorized recycling.

When the time comes to dispose of

this product, please consider the envi-

ronment and take it to a recognized

recycling facility (please contact your

local authority for location informa-

Defective storage batteries must be

recycled according to regulation

Exploded views and information on spare parts

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)

Robert Bosch Limited

+64 (0)9 / 47 82 914

Measured values determined according to

2000/14/EC (1.60 m height, 1.0 m distance away)

Typically the A-weighted noise level of the product

is: sound pressure level 73 dB (A); sound power

The typical hand/arm vibration is below 2.5 m/s

We declare under our sole responsibility, that this

product is in conformity with the following standards

or standardized documents: EN 774, EN 50 144,

EN 60 745 according to the provisions of the direc-

tives 89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC, 2000/14/EC.

2000/14/EC: The guaranteed sound power level

is lower than 89 dB (A). Conformity assessment

procedure according to Annex V.

Leinfelden, 01.04.2004.

Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard StrötgenSenior Vice President Head of ProductEngineering CertificationRobert Bosch GmbH, Geschäftsbereich Elektrowerkzeuge

Subject to change without notice

Environmental Protection

Declaration of Conformity

89/336/CEE, 98/37/CE, 2000/14/CE.

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