ART 26 Easytrim Accu - Coupe-herbe BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ART 26 Easytrim Accu BOSCH

Operating Instructions

reich [°C] 0 – 45 0 – 45

Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Senior Vice President Head of Product

Engineering Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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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

before leaving the machine unattended for any pe-

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 trim-

– whenever you leave the unit unattended for any

– 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:

– Operating instructions

When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your

11 Chraging compartment

Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are

included as standard delivery.

Product Specification

Trimmer ART 23 EASYTRIM ACCU/

Serial Number See serial No 14 (rating plate) on machine.

Battery type NiMH NiMH Battery order number 2 607 335 699 2 607 335 699

Battery Voltage [V] 14.4 14.4

Battery rating [Ah] 1.5 1.5

Charging time (empty battery) [h] 3 - 5* 3 - 5*

Battery charger AL 1404 AL 1404

Order number 2 607 225 .. 2 607 225 ..

Charging current [A] 0.4 0.4

Allowable charging temperature

range [°C] 0 – 45 0 – 45

*Charging time based on a battery charger input voltage of 230 V.

The charging procedure starts as soon as the mains

plug is plugged into the socket and the battery 9 is

inserted into the charging compartment 11.

The green LED 12 is not a charge control indica-

tor! When the green LED is lit, it indicates that a

charging current flows.

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

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

the socket and remove the battery.

The battery should not be charged for longer

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

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-

Do not connect the battery before product

is completely assembled.

Ensure product is assemble in the following or-

Assemble trimmer shaft

Push the upper shaft 4 and lower shaft 5 together

until a click can be heard.

Note: Once the upper and lower shaft is assembled

it can not be disassembled.

Ensure internal cable is not trapped or twisted.

Mounting the Cutting Guard

Place the cutting guard 8 on the trimmer head 6.

➊ Hook the guard onto trimmer head and push until

➋ Push rear of guard until secure (click).

Fitting Cutting Disc/Fitting Blade

Press cutting disc 15 onto drive adaptor as shown

Fit the blade, place the blade 16 over the pivot 17

and pull outwards until it snaps into place.

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.

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.

Battery duration is dependent on the wortking condi-

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.

A Cutting and Edging

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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 16 push in direction of the

arrow until it snaps off the pivot 17.

Clean the pivot 17 of any residual plastic/debris with

To refit the new blade 16 place the eyelet over the

pivot 17 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 8 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

Internal wiring defective

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 contacts of the battery are con-

The battery is defective, due to a dis-

connection in the battery (individual

Clean the contacts (e. g. by inserting

and removing the battery several

times) or replace the battery, as re-

The LED indicator 12

does not light up after

plugging the mains plug

into the socket and insert-

ing the battery into the

charging compartment 11

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 garden tools

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Product, accessories and packaging should be

sorted for environmentally-friendly recycling.

Only for EC countries:

Do not dispose of the product into

According to the European Directive

2002/96/EC on waste electrical and

electronic equipment and its incorpo-

ration into national law, products that

are no longer suitable for use must be separately

collected and sent for recovery in an environmen-

tally-friendly manner.

Exploded views and information on spare parts

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

Robert Bosch Limited

Fax +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 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

2000/14/EC: The guaranteed sound power

is lower than 94 dB (A). Conformity as-

sessment 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.

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Senior Vice President Head of Product

Engineering Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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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

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

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

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

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

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Senior Vice President Head of Product

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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

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division