38.4 Li Comfort - Lawn mower BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 38.4 Li Comfort BOSCH

Read this documentation before starting up the machine. This is a precondition for safe working and flawless operation. Observe the safety warnings in this docu- mentation and on the product. This documentation is a permanent integral part of the product described and must be passed on to the new owner if the product is sold. Explanation of symbols CAUTION! Following these safety warnings care- fully can prevent personal injury and/or material damage. ADVICE Special instructions for greater ease of understanding and improved handling. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This document describes the battery-operated lawn mower with catcher. Intended use This appliance is intended for mowing laws in the private sector. Any other use is deemed as being not in accor- dance with its intended use. Possible misuse This lawn mower is not intended for use in pu- blic grounds, parks, sporting arenas as well as in agriculture and forestry The fitted safety devices must not be remo- ved or bypassed, e.g. by tying the safety bar to the handle bar Do not use the mower during rain and/or on a wet lawn The mower must not be used commercially Safety and protective equipment CAUTION! Risk of injury! Safety and protective devices should not be disabled. Safety bar The mower is fitted with a safety bar. Simply re- lease it in case of danger. Motor and cutting blade are then stopped. Baffle The baffle protects against objects flying out. Safety key To prevent the mower from being switched on un- intentionally it has been fitted with a safety key. Switch the mower off before doing maintenance work and always pull out the safety key.en Product description 16 440807_a Product overview

1 Safety bar 6 Cutting height adjustment 2 Start switch 7 Battery compartment 3 Fill level indicator 8 Battery charger 4 Grass catcher 9 Safety key 5 Baffle plate 10 Battery Symbols on the machine Caution! Special care required during use. Read the instructions before start-up! Keep other persons away from the dan- ger area! Danger! Keep hands and feet away from the cutter area! Keep a distance from the danger area. Always remove the safety key prior to working on the mower. Caution! Sharp cutter blades! Do not reach into the cutter area.Safety instructions 440807_a 17 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lawn mower operator or user is responsible for accidents involving other persons and their property. CAUTION! Risk of injury! Safety and protective devices should not be disabled. Electrical safety The mains voltage must match the mains vol- tage specifications of the charger with regard to the technical data, do not use a different mains voltage Safety notes for battery and charger CAUTION! Danger - risk of fire and explosion! Do not throw the battery into an open fire Only use the battery and charger in areas that are protected against rain or moisture. Protect the battery against heat and direct sunlight Do not short-circuit the battery Protect the mower, battery and charger against moisture Use only original batteries and chargers from the manufacturer. Do not open the appliance. Danger of short circuit. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejec- ted fromthe battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionallyseek medical help. Safety instructions for operation CAUTION! Danger - risk of injury! Unintentional start-up can lead to severe injuries. To prevent injuries always re- move the safety key after switching the mower off! Remove the safety key when: Leaving the mower unattended Inspecting, cleaning or servicing the mo- wer Inserting the battery Faults or unusual vibrations occur on the mower Releasing blockages Removing clogging There is danger of coming into contact with foreign objects Children, or other people who are not familiar with the operating instructions, are not allo- wed to use the machine Observe local regulations regarding mini- mum age requirements for operating the ma- chine. The equipment should be used only if in good order and condition The machine must not be operated if the ope- rator is under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. Prior to each use check the mower and bat- tery for damage and have the damaged parts replaced Remove all foreign objects from the lawn prior to mowing Wear suitable work clothing: Long trousers Firm and antislip footwear Always ensure stability when working. Keep others away from dangerous areas. Keep body and clothing away from cutting parts. Work only when there is adequate daylight or artificial lighting. Always push the mower forward, never move backwards ADVICE After contact with foreign objects inspect the mower for damage. In case of se- rious damage take the mower to a ALKO service center. Never pull the mower toward the body Do not mow over obstacles (e.g. branches, roots of trees). Remove grass cuttings only when the motor has stopped and the safety key has been re- moveden Safety instructions 18 440807_a Switch the motor off when an area other than the area to be mowed is crossed Never lift or carry the mower while the motor is running Never leave the mower unattended when it is ready for operation ASSEMBLY Assemble according to enclosed assembly in- structions. CAUTION! The mower must only be operated after it has been fully assembled! STARTUP Charging the battery (1) ADVICE The battery is supplied partially charged! Fully charge the battery before the first use. The battery can be charged in any charge level. Interrupting charging does not damage the battery. CAUTION! When pulling out the battery, press and hold the engagement button on the un- derside of the battery so the battery will be unlocked.

1. Push the battery into the charger (1a) and

connect the charger to the mains (1b). Char- ging starts, and is indicated by the green light- emitting diode (LED) flashing.

2. The battery is fully charged when the LED of

the charger lights up green without flashing.

3. Disconnect the plug from the mains (1b).

4. Pull the battery out of the charger. (1a)

Green LED lights: battery 100% - 50% charged Green LED flashes: battery 50% - 25% charged LED lights red: no battery inserted in charger ADVICE The temperature range for the charging process should between 0° C and +40°

The maximum time for a full charge is 2 hours. If the operating period of the battery is greatly reduced in spite of a full charge, the battery is worn out and should be replaced with a new original battery. Inserting the battery (2-5)

1. Press on the battery cover on the mower to

2. Remove the safety key from the mower.(3a)

3. With a slight pressure push the battery into

the battery compartment up to the stop until the battery sits firmly on the contact plug of the mower. (4)

4. Insert the safety key again and turn it.(3b)

5. Press once on the battery cover to close it. (5)

OPERATION Adjusting the cutting height (6) CAUTION! Danger - risk of injury! Adjust the cutting height only while motor is switched off and the cutting blade has stopped!

1. To unlock, press the lever to the side and hold

(4). For a short lawn slide the lever in the di- rection of the front wheel. Minimum step 1: 3 cm For a longer lawn slide the lever in the di- rection of the rear wheel. Maximum step 6: 7 cm

2. Release the lever and slide it forward or back-

ward until it engages in the desired step. Attaching the grass catcher (7) CAUTION! Danger - risk of injury! Remove or replace the grass catcher only while the motor is switched off and the cutting blade has stopped.

1. Lift up the baffle plate and hang the grass cat-

cher into the holders. (7a-b)Operation 440807_a 19 Level indicator (8) The level indicator is pressed upwards by the air stream during mowing (8a). When the grass cat- cher is full, the level indicator rests against the cat- cher (8b). The grass catcher needs to be emptied. Emptying the grass catcher (9)

1. Lift the baffle plate.

2. Unhook the grass catcher and remove it to the

3. Empty grass catcher.

4. Lift up the baffle plate and hang the grass cat-

cher back into the holders. (7) Switching on the motor (10) ADVICE The motor of this lawnmower does not accelerate to its full speed immediately when the motor is started. Only when you move the lawnmower onto the grass to be mown does it detect the grass and accelerate the motor to the maximum blade speed, then it remains at the maximum blade speed. This audible increase in the motor's noise level is completely normal and me- ans that the lawnmower is cutting at the optimum blade speed. Start the lawn mower only on level ground, and not in high grass. The ground must be free from foreign objects, such as stones. Do not lift or tilt the lawn mower to start it.

1. Insert the safety key again and turn it (3b).

2. Keep the start button pressed (10a).

3. Pull the safety bar toward the handle bar and

Check the charge level of the battery while mowing the lawn (12)

1. Switching off the motor (11).

2. Open the battery compartment (2).

3. Press the test button on the battery: If the LED

lights up green, there is still charge in bat- tery and you can continue mowing. If the LED lights up red, the battery is discharged and re- quires recharging (12). Switching off the motor (11)

1. Release the safety bar.

2. Wait until the cutter blade stops.

3. Remove the safety key from the mower (3a).

INFORMATION ON WORKING

ADVICE Observe the local regulations on opera- ting lawn mowers. Remove foreign objects from the working area. Keep others away from dangerous areas. Use the mower only if visibility is good Guide the machine at walking pace. Mow only with a sharp cutting blade Do not mow over obstacles (e.g. branches, roots of trees). Mow only across slopes. Do not use the mo- wer up or down slopes and not on slopes with more than a slant of 20 degrees. Added care must be taken on slopes when changing direction The operating period of the lawn mower bat- tery depends on the condition of the battery, the condition of the lawn and the setting of the cutting height. Frequently switching the mo- wer on and off reduces the operating time # Optimum operating time is obtained by fre- quent mowing of the lawn and maintaining a short-cut lawn Operating time at 100% battery charge in m² per battery Cut of 6 cm to 4 cm: Up to 300 m² for well- cared for, dry lawn; thin grass Cut of 8 cm to 4 cm: Up to 200 m² for normal grass Cut of 8 cm to 4 cm: Up to 150 m² for dense grass Mowing tips Constant cutting height 3–5 cm, do not cut more than half the height of the lawn Do not overload the lawn mower! If the motor speed is greatly reduced due to long, heavy grass, raise the cutting height and mow se- veral times Since wind and sun can dry out the lawn after mowing, mow the lawn in the late afternoonen Storing the battery-operated lawn mower 20 440807_a

STORING THE BATTERY-OPERATED

LAWN MOWER Storage ADVICE Fold the upper handle bar to save space during storage Always store the mower with the battery and the safety key removed Store the mower in a dry place and inacces- sible to children and unauthorized persons

STORING THE BATTERY AND

CHARGER CAUTION! Risk of fire and/or explosion! Do not store the machine in the vicinity of naked flames or heat sources. ADVICE The battery is protected by a supply vol- tage against overloading and can the- refore remain connected to the mains power for a lengthy period. ADVICE The optimum temperature for storing the battery is between 0 °C and 25 °C. Store the battery in dry, frost-protected loca- tion with an ambient temperature of between 0 °C and +25 °C and in a charged state of approximately 40 - 60% Recharge the battery for approximately 2 hours after a 3-month storage period Do not store the battery near metallic or acid- containing objects - risk of short-circuiting! REPAIRS Repairs must only be carried out at AL-KO service centers or authorized specialist firms. Two avoid an imbalance the cutter unit and the retaining screw must only be replaced as a set.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

CAUTION! Danger - risk of injury! Always remove the safety key before carrying out maintenance work! Always wear work gloves when carrying out maintenance on the cutter blade! Non-balanced cutter blades cause se- rious vibrations and damage the mower. Regularly check the grass catcher system for correct function and wear After mowing, thoroughly clean the mower with a hand broom or a cloth. Contamination left on the underside of the mower can impair its proper function Do not hose down the mower with water! Wa- ter can damage the switch as well as the bat- tery and the electric motor Regularly check the cutter blade for damage. Have the blunt or damaged cutter blades sharpened or replaced only at an AL-KO ser- vice center or authorized specialist firm. Re- sharpened cutter blades must be balanced The tightening torque of the blade screw is 15 Nm +5 Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened and that the machine is in a safe operational state. Let the motor cool down before storing the machine in a closed room. CAUTION! Cutting blade and motor shaft may not be aligned if damaged! Professional inspection is necessary: After running onto an obstacle When the motor is blocked When the cutter blade is bent When the motor shaft is bent When the battery is damaged, worn out DISPOSAL Do not dispose of old equipment,batteries or accumulators as householdwaste! Product, packaging, and accessories were made with recyclable materials, and should be disposed of accordingly.Disposal 440807_a 21 Dispose of batteries only in a discharged state The user is obligated to return the batteries and accumulators. These can be returned to the points of sale without charge. The following options for disposal are avail- able: Specialist supplier A recycling station with the CCR symbol TRANSPORT CAUTION! The power of the supplied batteries is more than 100 Wh! Please comply with the following trans- port instructions! The Li-ion battery contained is subject to the re- quirements of hazardous substances regulations. The battery can be transported on the road by pri- vate users without being subject to additional re- quirements. Only transport the battery if it is un- damaged. The battery must be protected against contact by other objects, short circuit and inad- vertent sliding. If transported by third parties (e.g. haulage company or transport by air) then it is ne- cessary to comply with special requirements on the packaging and labelling. Obtain the assistance of a specialist in the trans- port of hazardous substances in order to prepare for the transport. Only transport batteries if the housing is undamaged. Mask off exposed con- tacts and pack the battery so it cannot move around inside the packaging. Please comply with any additional national regu- lations.en Troubleshooting 22 440807_a TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION! Wear working gloves during all maintenance work! Fault duringoperation Possible cause Solution Safety key not inserted Insert safety key Control cable or switch is defec- tive Caution! Do not operate mower! Consult AL-KO service center Battery is missing or is incorrectly seated Correctly seat battery Motor does not run Cutter blade blocked Caution! Do not carry out main- tenance on cutter blade without working gloves! Free the cutter blade from in- terference Start lawn mower on short grass Battery is empty Load the battery Cutter blade is blunt Have cutter blade sharpened at AL-KO service center Reduced motor performance Too much grass in the ejector Remove grass, clean baffle plate Cutter blade is blunt Have cutter blade sharpened at AL-KO service center Motor stops during mowing Motor overloaded Switch off the battery-operated lawn mower and restart on level ground or short grass Lawn is wet Allow lawn to dry Grass catcher clogged Clean the grass catcher grid Too much grass in the discharge chute or housing Clean discharge chute / housing Correct cutting height Grass catcher does not fill up completely Cutter blade blunt Have cutter blade sharpened at AL-KO service center Cutting height to low Raise cutting height Grass too long or too wet Improve conditions: allow to dry, raise cutting height Battery operating period drops appreciably Mowing speed too high Reduce mowing speed. Clean di- scharge chute / housing, the cut- ter blade must turn freelyTroubleshooting 440807_a 23 Fault duringoperation Possible cause Solution Grass catcher is full Empty grass catcher and clean discharge chute Service life of battery is used up Replace the battery. Use only ori- ginal accessories from the manu- facturer Loading plug or socket is dirty Consult AL-KO service centerBattery does not charge Battery or charger is defective Order spare parts according to spare parts list ADVICE If you encounter any malfunctions that are not listed in this table or which you cannot rectify yourself, please contact our responsible customer service. WARRANTY We will address claims for any defects in materials and workmanship during the statutory period of limi- tation by means of repairs or replacements of our choice. The period of limitation is governed by the laws of the country in which the machine was purchased. Our warranty applies only if: The machine has been properly handled The operating instructions have been adhered

Original replacement parts have been used The warranty is no longer in effect if: Efforts have been made to repair the machine Technical modifications have been made to the machine The machine has not been used for its intended purpose The warranty does not cover: Damage to paint work through normal use Parts subject to wear as indicated in the replacement parts list with a box [xxx xxx (x)] The warranty period begins with the purchase by the first buyer. The warranty period begins on the date that appears on the original purchase receipt. In the event of a warranty claim, please your contact supp- lier or the nearest authorised customer service centre with this warranty declaration and the purchase re- ceipt in hand. This warranty does not affect the legal warranty claims by the purchaser against the seller.nl Vertaling van de originele gebruikershandleiding 24 440807_a

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