ARM 3400 - Lawn mower BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ARM 3400 BOSCH

Warning: Keep a safe distance

from the machine when operat- ing. Caution: Do not touch rotating blades. Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fingers. Not applicable. Switch off and remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is entan- gled and before leaving the garden product unattended for any period. Keep the supply flexible cord away from the cutting blades. Wait until all machine compo- nents have completely stopped before touching them. The blades continue to rotate after the ma- chine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury. Do not use the machine in the rain or leave it outdoors when it is raining. Beware electric shock hazard. Keep supply flexible cord away from cutting means. Operation Never allow children or people unfa- miliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. When not in use store the machine out of reach of children. This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction con- cerning use of the machine by a per- son responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to en- sure that they do not play with the machine. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals, al- ways wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects. OBJ_BUCH-1996-005.book Page 10 Thursday, January 14, 2016 1:02 PMEnglish | 11 Bosch Power Tools F 016 L81 374 | (14.1.16) Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance. Mow only in daylight or in good artifi- cial light. Avoid mowing in bad weather condi- tions especially when there is a risk of lightning. Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where feasible. Walk, never run. Never operate the appliance with de- fective guards or shields, or without safety devices, for example deflec- tors and/or grass catchers in place. Always wear ear protection. Working on banks can be danger- ous. – Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. – Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass. – Mow across the face of slopes – nev- er up and down. – Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the machine towards you. Never mow by pulling the mower to- wards you. Wait until the blades stop if the ma- chine has to be tilted for transporta- tion when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the machine to and from the area to be mowed. Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching on the motor, except if the machine has to be tilted for start- ing in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the ma- chine to the ground. Switch on the motor according to the instructions with feet well away from rotating parts. Do not put hands or feet near or un- der rotating parts. Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating the machine. Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is running. Do not modify this product. Unau- thorized modifications may impair the safety of your product and may result in increased noise and vibra- tion. Regularly inspect the supply cable and any extension cables. Do not con- nect damaged cables to the supply or touch a damaged cable before it is disconnected from the supply. A damaged cable can lead to contact with live parts. Beware electric shock hazard. Remove the plug from the socket: – Whenever you leave the machine. – before clearing a blockage, – before checking, cleaning or working on the machine, OBJ_BUCH-1996-005.book Page 11 Thursday, January 14, 2016 1:02 PM12 | English F 016 L81 374 | (14.1.16) Bosch Power Tools – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and make re- pairs as necessary, – if the machine starts to vibrate abnor- mally (check immediately). Connecting to the mains The voltage indicated on the rating plate must correspond to the voltage of the power source. We recommend that this equipment is only connected into a socket which is protected by a circuit-breaker that would be actuated by a 30 mA residu- al current. Only use or replace power supply ca- bles for this unit which correspond to the types indicated by the manufac- turer. See the operating instructions for the order no. and types. Never touch the mains plug with wet hands. Do not run over, crush or pull the power supply cord or extension cord, otherwise it may be damaged. Pro- tect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges. The extension lead must have a cross section in accordance with the oper- ating instructions and be protected against splashed water. The connec- tion must not be in water. Always wear gardening gloves when handling or working near the sharp blades. Electrical Safety Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut, damaged or entangled. The blades continue to rotate for a few seconds after the machine is switched off. Caution – do not touch the rotating blade. Your machine is double insulated for safety and requires no earth connec- tion. The operating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz (for non-EU countries 220 V, 240 V as applicable). Only use ap- proved extension cables. Contact your Bosch Service Centre for details. Extension cords/leads should only be used if they comply with H05VV-F, H05RN-F types or IEC type design (60227 IEC 53, 60245 IEC 57). If you want to use an extension cable when operating your product, only the following cable dimensions should be used: – 1.0 mm

: max. length 100 m Note: If an extension cable is used it must be earthed and connected through the plug to the earth cable of your supply network in accordance with prescribed safety regulations. If in doubt contact a qualified electri- cian or the nearest Bosch Service Cen- tre. WARNING! Inadequate extension cables can be dangerous. Exten- sion cable, plug and socket must be of watertight construction and in- tended for outdoor use. Cable connections should be kept dry and off the ground. OBJ_BUCH-1996-005.book Page 12 Thursday, January 14, 2016 1:02 PMEnglish | 13 Bosch Power Tools F 016 L81 374 | (14.1.16) It is recommended for increased elec- trical safety to use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. Always check your RCD every time you use it. For products not sold in GB:

WARNING: For your safety, it is re-

quired that the plug attached to the ma- chine is connected with the extension cord. The coupling of the extension cord must be protected against splash water, be made of rubber or coated with rubber. The extension cord must be used with a cable strain relief. The connection lead must be inspected for signs of damage at regular intervals and may only be used if in perfect con- dition. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Bosch Service Centre. Products sold in GB only: Your prod- uct is fitted with a BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an ap- propriate plug fitted in its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere. Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less. Maintenance Always wear gardening gloves when handling or working near the sharp blades. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the machine is in safe working condition. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration. Examine the machine and replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Ensure replacement cutting means of the right type are used. Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved. Before storage ensure machine is clean and free from debries, if neces- sary clean with a soft, dry brush. Symbols The following symbols are important for reading and under- standing the operating instructions. Please take note of the symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the symbols will help you to use the garden product in a better and safer manner. Symbol Meaning Reaction direction Movement direction Wear protective gloves Weight Switching On Switching Off Permitted action Prohibited action Accessories/Spare Parts OBJ_BUCH-1996-005.book Page 13 Thursday, January 14, 2016 1:02 PM14 | English F 016 L81 374 | (14.1.16) Bosch Power Tools Intended Use The garden product is intended for domestic lawnmowing. Technical Data Noise/Vibration Information Declaration of Conformity Equipment category: 32 Notified body: SRL, Sudbury, England, Nr. 1088 Technical file (2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC) at: Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-HG/ENS-PA2, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH 70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY Stuttgart, 01.01.2017 Lawnmower ARM 33/ARM 34/ARM 34 R/

Article number 3 600 HA6 1.. 3 600 HA6 2.. Rated power input W 1300 1400 Blade width cm 34 37 Height of cut mm 20 – 70 20 –70 Grassbox, capacity l4040 Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01:2014 kg 12.0 12.5 Protection class /II /II Serial number see type plate on the garden product The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of 230 V. For different voltages and models for specific countries, these values can vary. Starting cycles generate brief voltage drops. Interference with other equipment/machines may occur in case of unfavourable mains system conditions. Malfunctions are not to be expected for system impedances below 0.36 ohm. Sound emission values determined according to EN 60335-2-77. 3 600 ... HA6 1.. HA6 2.. Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are: Sound pressure level Sound power level Uncertainty K Wear hearing protection! dB(A) dB(A)

(triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 60335-2-77: Vibration emission value a

<2.5 =1.5 <2.5 =1.5 3 600 ... HA6 1.. HA6 2.. We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under “Technical da- ta” is in conformity with all relevant provisions of the directives 2011/65/EU, until 19 April 2016: 2004/108/EC, from 20 April 2016 on: 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC including their amendments and complies with the following standards: EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-77, EN 50581. 2000/14/EC: Guaranteed sound power level: Conformity assessment procedure according to Annex VI. dB(A) 96 96 Henk Becker Executive Vice President Engineering Helmut Heinzelmann Head of Product Certification PT/ETM9 OBJ_BUCH-1996-005.book Page 14 Thursday, January 14, 2016 1:02 PMEnglish | 15 Bosch Power Tools F 016 L81 374 | (14.1.16) Mounting and Operation Troubleshooting After-sales Service and Application Service www.bosch-garden.com In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of the garden product. Great Britain Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.) P.O. Box 98 Broadwater Park North Orbital Road Denham Uxbridge UB 9 5HJ At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair. Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109 E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com Action Figure Page Delivery Scope

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Selecting Accessories

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