ARM 320 - Lawn mower BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ARM 320 BOSCH

): 3000 Unterzeichnet in Leinfelden: Datum: 1999 Unterschrift: Stellung: Direktor Änderungen vorbehalten Kundendienst Konformitätserklärung Geräuschzertifikat F 016 L69 797.book Seite 6 Dienstag, 21. November 2000 7:52 07EURO • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 797 • ARM 320 • GB • OSW 11/00 English - 1 F016 L69 797 • 11.00 Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the lawnmower. Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower General hazard safety alert. Read instruction manual. Beware of thrown or flying objects to by- standers. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine. Switch off and remove plug from mains be- fore adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is en- tangled and before leaving the lawnmower unattended for any period. Keep the supply flexible cord away from the cutting blades. Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fingers. Wait until all machine components 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 mow in the rain or leave the lawn- mower outdoors whilst it is raining. ■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. ■ 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 prop- erty. ■ Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. ■ Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawn- mower is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects. ■ 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 artificial light. ■ Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where feasible. ■ Walk, never run. ■ Mowing on banks can be dangerous: – Do not mow excessively steep slopes. – Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass. – Mow across the face of slopes - never up and down. – Exercise extreme caution when changing direc- tion on slopes. – Use extreme caution when stepping back or pull- ing the lawnmower towards you. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. ■ Stop the blades if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed. ■ Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting or switch- ing on the motor, except if the lawnmower has to be tilted for starting in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator. Al- ways ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the mower to the ground. ■ Switch on the lawnmower with feet well away from the blades. ■ Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. ■ Never operate the lawnmower without the grass- box/bag or deflector guard in position. ■ Never operate the lawnmower with a defective de- flector guard or defective grassbox. ■ Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the motor is running. ■ Remove the plug from the socket: – whenever you leave the machine – before clearing a blockage – before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn- mower – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn- mower for damage and make repairs as neces- sary – if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately). ■ Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the lawnmower is in safe working condition. ■ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. ■ Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch ap- proved. Safety Notes STOP F 016 L69 797.book Seite 1 Dienstag, 21. November 2000 7:52 07English - 2 EURO • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 797 • ARM 320 • GB • OSW 11/00 F016 L69 797 • 11.00 Quiet Lawn Mower ARM 320 Part number 0 600 899 0.. Rated power 950 W Blade width 32 cm Height of cut 24 - 70 mm Grassbox capacity 35 l Weight 12 kg Protection class / II Serial Number See rating details on machine This product operates at a very low noise level refer to the regulations in your country. This product is intended for domestic lawn mowing. This manual gives instructions on the correct assem- bly and safe use of your machine. It is important that you read these instructions carefully. When fully assembled the machine weighs approxi- mately 12 kg. If necessary, obtain assistance to re- move from packaging. Take care when carrying the mower to the lawn, as the blades are sharp. Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check that you have all the following items: – Lawnmower with handle assembly – 2 Handle bottoms – 2 Bolts – 2 Wing nuts – 2 Screws – 2 Grassbox halves – Operating instructions – Spare parts list When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. 1 Switch lever 2 Safety button 3 Handle top 4 Mains plug** 5 Cable restraint 6 Grassbox 7 Deflector guard 8 Handle bottom 9 Ventilation slots 10 Wheels **Country specific Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are included as standard delivery. Product Specification Noise/Local Authority Information Intended Use Introduction Delivered Items Operating Controls For Your Safety

BLADES. F 016 L69 797.book Seite 2 Dienstag, 21. November 2000 7:52 07EURO • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 797 • ARM 320 • GB • OSW 11/00 English - 3 F016 L69 797 • 11.00 Electrical Safety Your machine is double insulated for safety and re- quires no earth connection. The operating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz. Only use an approved extension cable. Contact your service agent for details. It is recommended for increased electrical 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.

WARNING: For safety, it is essential that the mains

plug 4 attached to the machine is fitted to the power supply cable 11 as in figure B. The couplings of connection leads must be protected against splashes and the coupling sockets on the leads must be made of rubber or coated with rubber. Fixing means for the connection leads must be used. The connection lead must be inspected for signs of damage at regular intervals and may only be used if in perfect condition. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a Bosch approved service agent. Extension cords/leads should only be used if they comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types. Products sold in GB only: Your mower is fitted with an approved 13 A (BS 1363/A) electric plug and is protected by a 13 A fuse (ASTA Approved to BS 1362). If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a 13 A socket elsewhere.

Insert the handle bottom 8 into the holes pro- vided and

secure with the screws.

Attach the handle top 3 with the bolts and wing nuts 12 to the handle bottom 8, as in figure A. Note: The handle top 3 is height adjustable. Fix han- dles in desired position I or II. Attach cable to cable restraint 5 as in figure B ensur- ing that sufficent cable slack is available. Snap together both top and bottom half of the grass- box. Fitting Lift the deflector guard 7 and hold up, fit the grass- box 6. Removing/Emptying Lift the deflector guard 7 and hold up. Remove grassbox 6. For non grass collection the mower can be used without the grassbox 6 in position, with the deflector guard 7 in the down position. Stop, release switch lever and wait until the motor stops before adjusting hight. Your machine has four settings which give the fol- lowing approximate height of cuts: I = 24 mm II = 40 mm III = 55 mm IIII = 70 mm Remove the grassbox to aid adjustment (see Grass- box). Lift the mower,

Pull/push the wheel to the front of the mower us- ing the hand positioned on the wheels.

Raise/lower the wheel.

Allow wheel to locate in desired position as in fig- ure D. Make sure that all wheels are set to the same height. For the first cutting of the season, a high cutting ad- justment should be selected. Assembly Grassbox Adjusting the Cutting Height F 016 L69 797.book Seite 3 Dienstag, 21. November 2000 7:52 07English - 4 EURO • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 797 • ARM 320 • GB • OSW 11/00 F016 L69 797 • 11.00

To aid starting push handle down to lift front wheels. Starting: Press and hold the safety button 2. Squeeze the switch lever 1 towards the han- dle. Release the safety button 2. Stopping: Release the switch lever 1. Place the lawnmower on the edge of the lawn, as close to the power point as possible. Work away from the power point as in figure F. Then at right an- gles. Position the cable to opposite side (already cut) at the end of each turn. When mowing do not allow the motor to la- bour particularly in heavy conditions. When the motor labours the speed of the mo- tor drops and you will hear a change in the mo- tor sound, when this occurs stop mowing, re- lease switch lever and raise the height of cut. Failure to do so could damage the ma- chine. Stop, remove plug from the power supply and remove the grassbox. Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the following maintenance regularly. Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged or damaged blades, 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 mower should happen to fail despite the care taken in manufacture and testing, repair should be carried out by an authorised customer service agent for Bosch garden products. For all correspondence and spare parts orders, al- ways include the 10-digit part number from the nameplate of the machine! Stop, remove plug from the power supply and remove the grassbox. Turn the machine on its right side and inspect the blade and fan; if blunt or damaged, replace. Use the following procedure to remove and replace the blade. Hold the blade 14 using gardening gloves (not pro- vided) use a spanner (not provided) to remove the blade nut 13 and blade. Before fitting the new blade, ensure that the fan 15 is fitted correctly on the shaft. It will fit in only one posi- tion. Fit the blade and the blade nut. Ensure that the blade is the correct way up (so that this symbol can be seen located as in figure G) and tighten the nut firmly. 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 9. Turn the machine on its right side and clean the blade area. If grass cuttings are compacted in the blade area, remove with a wooden or plastic imple- men. Store the machine in a dry place. Do not place other objects on top of the machine. To aid storage loosen the wing nuts 12 and fold the handles.

Ensure cables are not trapped when folding/ unfolding top handles, do not drop the han- dles. Starting and Stopping (Figure D) Mowing Maintenance

Blade Maintenance (Figure G) After Mowing/Storage F 016 L69 797.book Seite 4 Dienstag, 21. November 2000 7:52 07EURO • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 797 • ARM 320 • GB • OSW 11/00 English - 5 F016 L69 797 • 11.00 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, remove plug from mains before investigating fault.

We guarantee Bosch appliances in accordance with statutory/country-specific regulations (proof of pur- chase by invoice or delivery note). Damage attributable to normal wear and tear, over- load or improper handling will be excluded from the guarantee. In case of complaint please send the machine, un- dismantled, to your dealer or the Bosch Service Centre for lawn and garden products. The machine minimizes environmen- tal impact because it runs at a low noise level. The machine has been assembled in an environmentally responsible way. Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as waste. Machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environment- friendly recycling. These instructions are printed on re- cycled paper manufactured without chlorine. The plastic components are labelled for categorized recycling. When the time comes to dispose of this product please consider the environment and take it to a rec- ognized recycling facility (please contact your local authority for location information). Fault Finding Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Machine fails to operate Power turned off Mains socket faulty Extension cable damaged Fuse faulty/blown Mower in long grass Turn power on Use another socket Inspect cable, replace if damaged Replace fuse Increase height of cut and tilt mower. Machine functions intermittently Extension cable damaged Machines internal wiring damaged Inspect cable, replace if damaged Contact Service Agent Machine leaves ragged fi- nish

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents: EN 60 335, EN 836, EN 55 014, EN 61 000-3 in accordance with the reg- ulations 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC.

Dr. Gerhard Felten Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen Robert Bosch GmbH, Geschäftsbereich Elektrowerkzeuge This machine was independently tested according to the EU noise legislation for noise level. The following noise certificate attests to the fulfilment of the regu- lations. We certify that the lawnmower: Category: Electric Make: Bosch Type: ARM 320 Series designation: 0 600 899 003

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