38.4 Li Comfort - Tondeuse à gazon BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 38.4 Li Comfort BOSCH

EN Translation of the original operating instructions 15

Information on working19

Storing the battery-operated lawn mower 20

Storing the battery and charger 20

Maintenance and care 20

ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK 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

Explanation of symbols

Following these safety warnings care-

fully can prevent personal injury and/or

ADVICE Special instructions for greater ease of

understanding and improved handling.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This document describes the battery-operated

lawn mower with catcher.

This appliance is intended for mowing laws in the

Any other use is deemed as being not in accor-

dance with its intended use.

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

Do not use the mower during rain and/or on

The mower must not be used commercially

Safety and protective equipment

Safety and protective devices should not

The mower is fitted with a safety bar. Simply re-

lease it in case of danger. Motor and cutting blade

The baffle protects against objects flying out.

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

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

Read the instructions before start-up!

Keep other persons away from the dan-

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lawn mower operator or user is responsible

for accidents involving other persons and their

Safety and protective devices should not

The mains voltage must match the mains vol-

tage specifications of the charger with regard

to the technical data, do not use a different

Safety notes for battery and charger

Danger - risk of fire and explosion!

Do not throw the battery into an

Only use the battery and charger in

areas that are protected against rain

Protect the battery against heat and

Do not short-circuit the battery

Protect the mower, battery and charger

Use only original batteries and chargers from

Do not open the appliance. Danger of short

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

Danger - risk of injury!

Unintentional start-up can lead to severe

injuries. To prevent injuries always re-

move the safety key after switching the

Remove the safety key when:

Leaving the mower unattended

Inspecting, cleaning or servicing the mo-

Inserting the battery

Faults or unusual vibrations occur on the

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-

The equipment should be used only if in good

The machine must not be operated if the ope-

rator is under the influence of alcohol, drugs

Prior to each use check the mower and bat-

tery for damage and have the damaged parts

Remove all foreign objects from the lawn prior

Wear suitable work clothing:

Firm and antislip footwear

Always ensure stability when working.

Keep others away from dangerous areas.

Keep body and clothing away from cutting

Work only when there is adequate daylight or

artificial lighting.

Always push the mower forward, never move

ADVICE After contact with foreign objects inspect

the mower for damage. In case of se-

rious damage take the mower to a ALKO

Never pull the mower toward the body

Do not mow over obstacles (e.g. branches,

Remove grass cuttings only when the motor

has stopped and the safety key has been re-

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

Never leave the mower unattended when it is

ASSEMBLY Assemble according to enclosed assembly in-

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

The battery can be charged in any

charge level. Interrupting charging does

not damage the battery.

When pulling out the battery, press and

hold the engagement button on the un-

derside of the battery so the battery will

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%

Green LED flashes: battery 50% - 25%

LED lights red: no battery inserted in

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

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

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)

Danger - risk of injury!

Adjust the cutting height only while motor

is switched off and the cutting blade has

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

For a short lawn slide the lever in the di-

rection of the front wheel. Minimum step

For a longer lawn slide the lever in the di-

rection of the rear wheel. Maximum step

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

ward until it engages in the desired step.

Attaching the grass catcher (7)

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

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

hold it there (10b).

4. Release the start button.

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-

Remove foreign objects from the working

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,

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

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

Operating time at 100% battery charge in m²

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

Cut of 8 cm to 4 cm: Up to 150 m² for dense

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-

Since wind and sun can dry out the lawn after

mowing, mow the lawn in the late afternoonen

Storing the battery-operated lawn mower

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

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

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

Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are

tightened and that the machine is in a safe

Let the motor cool down before storing the

machine in a closed room.

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

Product, packaging, and accessories

were made with recyclable materials, and

should be disposed of accordingly.Disposal

Dispose of batteries only in a discharged

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-

A recycling station with the CCR symbol

The power of the supplied batteries is

Please comply with the following trans-

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-

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-

Caution! Do not operate mower!

Consult AL-KO service center

Battery is missing or is incorrectly

Correctly seat battery

Cutter blade blocked Caution! Do not carry out main-

tenance on cutter blade without

Free the cutter blade from in-

Start lawn mower on short

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

Clean discharge chute / housing

Correct cutting height

Grass catcher does not fill

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

Mowing speed too high Reduce mowing speed. Clean di-

scharge chute / housing, the cut-

ter blade must turn freelyTroubleshooting

Fault duringoperation Possible cause Solution

Grass catcher is full Empty grass catcher and clean

Service life of battery is used up Replace the battery. Use only ori-

ginal accessories from the manu-

Loading plug or socket is dirty Consult AL-KO service centerBattery does not charge

Battery or charger is defective Order spare parts according to

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

The machine has not been used for its intended

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

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