ART 23 Accutrim - Taille-haies BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ART 23 Accutrim BOSCH

Operating instructions

Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Senior Vice President Head of Product

Engineering Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

F016 L70 348 - Vord…eite.book Seite 7 Mittwoch, 9. November 2005 1:46 13 14 • F016 L70 348 • TMS • 08.09.05English - 1 15 • F016 L70 348 • TMS • 08.09.05 Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be

familiar with the controls and the proper use of

the trimmer. Please keep the instructions safe

Explanation of symbols on the trimmer

General hazard safety alert.

Read instruction manual.

Wear eye protection.

Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystanders.

Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the ma-

Remove battery before adjusting or cleaning, and be-

fore leaving the machine unattended for any period.

Do not work in the rain or leave the trimmer

outdoors whilst it is raining.

■ Never operate the trimmer with damaged guards

or shields or without guards or shields in position.

Do not use the charger if the cord is dam-

■ Before using the machine and after impact, check

for signs of wear or damage and repair if neces-

■ Do not operate the trimmer when barefoot or

wearing open sandals, always wear substantial

footwear and long trousers.

■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with

these instructions to use the trimmer. Local regu-

lations may restrict the age of the operator. When

not in use store the trimmer out of reach of chil-

■ Never work with this trimmer while people, espe-

cially children or pets are nearby.

■ The operator or user is responsible for accidents

or hazards occurring to other people or their prop-

■ Wait until the blade has completely stopped be-

fore touching it. The blade continues to rotate af-

ter the trimmer is switched off, a rotating blade

■ Work only in daylight or in good artificial light.

■ Avoid operating the trimmer in wet grass, where

■ Switch off when transporting the trimmer to and

from the area to be worked on.

■ Switch on the trimmer with hands and feet well

away from the rotating line.

■ Do not put hands or feet near the rotating blade.

■ Never fit metal cutting elements to this trimmer.

■ Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.

■ Have the trimmer repaired only by an authorized

customer service agent.

■ Always ensure that the ventilation slots are kept

■ Switch off and remove battery from the trimmer:

– whenever you leave the machine unattended for

– before replacing the blade

– before cleaning or working on the trimmer.

■ Store the machine in a secure dry place out of

reach of children. Do not place other objects on

■ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

■ Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch ap-

■ Ensure the switch is in the off position before in-

serting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack

into machines that have the switch on invites ac-

■ Recharge only with the charger specified by the

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one

type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when

used with another battery pack.

■ Use machines only with specifically designated

battery packs. Use of 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 objects like paper clips, coins,

keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects

that can make a connection from one terminal to

another. Shorting the battery terminals together

may cause burns or a fire.

■ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected

from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-

dentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts

eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid

ejected from the battery may cause irritation or

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The product is intended for the cutting of grass and

weeds under bushes, as well as on slopes and

edges that can not be reached with the lawn mower.

Intended Use is related to operation within 0 °C and

40 °C ambient temperature.

This manual gives instructions on the correct as-

sembly and safe use of your machine. It is important

that you read these instructions carefully.

Carefully remove the machine from its packaging

and check that you have all the following items:

– Adjustable handle (fitted)

– Wheels (ART 26/2600 ACCUTRIM only)

– Plant protector (ART 26/2600 ACCUTRIM only)

– Operating instructions

When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your

9 Plant protector (ART 26/2600 ACCUTRIM only)

11 Wheels (ART 26/2600 ACCUTRIM only)

12 Foot pedal for head angle adjustment

16 Battery charging compartment

Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are

included as standard delivery.

Product Specification

Trimmer ART 23 ACCUTRIM/

ART 2300 ACCUTRIM ART 26 ACCUTRIM/

ART 2600 ACCUTRIM Part number 3 600 H78 E 3 600 H78 F No-load speed [rpm] 9 500 9 500

Adjustable handle ● ●

Cutting Head angle adjustment/edging

Cutting circle [cm] 23 26

Serial Number See serial No 17 (rating plate) on machine.

– Rapid charging [A] 1.2 1.2

– Trickle charging [mA] 60 60

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

The charging procedure starts as soon as the mains

plug is plugged into the socket and the battery 13 is

inserted into the charging compartment 16.

Due to the intelligent charging method, the charging

condition of the battery is automatically detected and

the battery is charged depending on battery temper-

This gives longer life to the battery and always

leaves it fully charged when kept in the charger for

Control of the charging procedure is indicated via

the charge control LED 14:

The rapid-charging procedure is in-

dicated by flashing of the charge

The battery is fully charged as soon as the LED 4

switches from flashing to being lit continuously. Af-

terwards the battery can be removed for immediate

It is recommended not to remove the battery until the

battery is fully charged.

The rapid-charging procedure is possible only

when the temperature of the battery is be-

tween 0 °C and 45 °C.

The trickle-charging procedure is in-

dicated by continuous lighting of

With the battery fully charged, the charger immedi-

ately switches to trickle-charge mode. This equal-

izes the natural running-down of the battery again.

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

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.

A significantly reduced working period after charging

indicates that the batteries are worn out and must be

Do not connect the battery before product

is completely assembled.

Ensure product is assemble in the following or-

Mounting the Cutting Guard

Place the cutting guard 10 on the trimmer head 8.

➊ Hook the guard onto trimmer head and push until

➋ Push rear of guard until secure (click).

Mounting the Wheels (ART 26/2600 ACCUTRIM

Fit the wheels 11 onto the shaft 6.

Fit the bolt 19 and the wingnut 18.

Note: The position of the wheels can be adjusted by

loosening the wingnut 18 and moving to the desired

The wheels can be moved up and down the

shaft 6 depending on the height of cut required.

Fitting Cutting Disc/Fitting Blade

Press cutting disc 20 onto drive adaptor as

Fit the blade, place the blade 22 over the

pivot 21 and pull outwards until it snaps into place.

Warning! Switch off, remove battery from ma-

chine before adjusting or cleaning.

The blade continues to rotate for a few sec-

onds after the trimmer is switched off.

Caution – do not touch rotating blade.

The adjustable handle 4 can be set in various posi-

➊ To change the position undo the handle wing

nut 3 and move the adjustable handle 4.

➋ Tighten the handle wing nut 3 securely to fix the

adjustable handle 4 in the adjusted position.

Adjusting Product Length

➊ Loosen the adjustment collar 5 90°.

➋ Pull the shaft out to increase the height, or push

the shaft in to decrease the height. Re-tighten ad-

Adjusting cutting head angle:

To change the angle depress the foot pedal 12 and

move the shaft 6 to the desired position.

Release the foot pedal 12.

Adjusting for Edging Mode

Moving wheels (where fitted):

➊ Loosen wingnut 18.

➋ Twist wheels 11 90° as shown.

➌ Tighten wingnut 18.

Adjusting cutting head angle:

➊ Depress the foot pedal 12.

➋ Move the shaft 6 to the lowest position. Release

➊ Loosen the adjustment collar 5.

➋ Turn the shaft 6 90° to position the trimmer

head 8 for trimming/edging as shown. Re-tighten

adjustment collar 5.

Remove stones, loose pieces of wood and

other objects from the cutting area.

The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds

after the trimmer is switched off. Allow the mo-

tor/blade to stop rotating before switching “on”

Do not rapidly switch off and on.

Switching On and Off

Press switch 1 and hold depressed. Release

switch 1 for switching off.

Move the trimmer left and right, keeping it well away

The trimmer can efficiently cut grass up to a height

of 15 cm. Cut taller grass in stages.

Remove the wheels when cutting long grass

(ART 26/2600 ACCUTRIM only).

Guide the trimmer along the edge of the lawn. Do

not allow the cutting line to contact paved surfaces,

stones or garden walls, since this will wear the blade

For better control use the plant protector 9 (ART

26/2600 ACCUTRIM only – available as an acces-

sory for ART 23/2300 ACCUTRIM) as a guide.

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 adjustable handle 4 and

use the plant protector 9 (ART 26/2600 ACCUTRIM

only – available as an accessory for ART 26/2600

Battery duration is dependent on the wortking condi-

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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.

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!

Before any work on the machine itself, re-

move battery from machine.

To remove the worn blade 22 push in direction of the

arrow until it snaps off the pivot 21.

Clean the pivot 21 of any residual plastic/debris with

To refit the new blade 22 place the eyelet over the

pivot 21 and pull outwards until it snaps into place.

Note: Only use Bosch replacement blades. They

have been developed specially for improved cutting

performance. The use of other cutter blades will lead

to a deterioration in performance and possible dam-

Stop and remove battery from product. En-

sure battery is removed before storage.

Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a

soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or

polishes. Remove all grass and debris, especially

from the ventilation slots 7.

Turn the machine on its side and clean the cutting

guard 10 inside. If grass cuttings are compacted, re-

move with a wooden or plastic implement.

Battery should be stored between 0 – 45 °C; incor-

rect storage could result in the battery being dam-

D After Trimming/Storage

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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 battery before investigating fault.

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Can not fit Guard over

Incorrect assembly Remove cutting disc and fit guard, see

also Product assembly

Machine fails to operate Battery discharged Recharge battery, see also Charging

Machines internal wiring damaged

On/Off switch defective

Contact Service Agent

Contact Service Agent

Excessive vibration/

Cutting time low on one

Fully charge battery, see also charging

Blade will not move Battery discharged

Recharge battery, see also Charging

Contact Service Agent

Machine is not cutting Blade broken

Battery not fully charged

Grass entangled around cutting disc

Recharge battery, see also Charging

No charging procedure

possible due to defective

The battery temperature is not within

the allowable temperature range

The contacts of the battery are con-

The battery is defective, due to a dis-

connection in the battery (individual

Get the battery temperature within the

allowable temperaturerange (0 °C to

45 °C) either by cooling down or warm-

ing up. As soon as the battery temper-

ature is within the allowable tempera-

ture range again, the battery charger

automatically switches to rapid charg-

Corrective measure: Clean the con-

tacts (e. g. by inserting and removing

the battery several times) or replace

the battery, as required

The LED indicator 14

does not light up after

plugging the mains plug

into the socket and insert-

ing the battery into the

charging compartment 16

The charger plug 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 station for Bosch power tools

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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

According to the European Directive

2002/96/EC on waste electrical and

electronic equipment and its incorpo-

ration into national law, power tools

that are no longer suitable for use must be sepa-

rately collected and sent for recovery in an environ-

mental-friendly manner.

Exploded views and information on spare parts

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

Fax +353 (0)1 / 4 59 80 30

Australia and New Zealand

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.

Measured values determined according to 2000/14/

EC (1.60 m height, 1.0 m distance away) and

Typically the A-weighted noise level of the product

is: sound pressure level 72 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 standardization documents: EN 786, EN 60 335

according to the provisions of the directives 89/336/

2000/14/EC: The guaranteed sound power level

is lower than 93 dB (A). Conformity assess-

ment procedure according to Annex VI.

Notified body: SRL, Sudbury England

Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Senior Vice President Head of Product

Engineering Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

Subject to change without notice

Declaration of Conformity

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

Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Senior Vice President Head of Product

Engineering Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

(solamente ART 26/2600 ACCUTRIM)

(solamente ART 26/2600 ACCUTRIM)

(solamente ART 26/2600 ACCUTRIM)

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

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Senior Vice President Head of Product

Engineering Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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Engineering Certification

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Senior Vice President Head of Product

Engineering Certification

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Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Senior Vice President Head of Product

Engineering Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Senior Vice President Head of Product

Engineering Certification

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Senior Vice President Head of Product

Engineering Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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Senior Vice President Head of Product

Engineering Certification

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Senior Vice President Head of Product

Engineering Certification

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