ALM 30 - Lawn mower BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ALM 30 BOSCH

ist niedriger als 96 dB (A). Bewertungsverfah- ren der Konformität gemäß Anhang VIII. Benannte Prüfstelle: SRL, Sudbury England Leinfelden, 10.10.2001. Dr. Gerhard Felten Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen Robert Bosch GmbH, Geschäftsbereich Elektrowerkzeuge Änderungen vorbehalten Garantie Umweltschutz Kundendienst Konformitätserklärung ALM 28/30.book Seite 5 Freitag, 19. Oktober 2001 9:05 09 10 • F 016 L69 849 • TMS • 16.10.01EURO • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 849 • ALM 28/30 • GB • OSW 10/01 English - 1 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 blade. 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 blade, blade bolt and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged or loose. ■ 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 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 ALM 28/30.book Seite 1 Freitag, 19. Oktober 2001 9:05 09 11 • F 016 L69 849 • TMS • 16.10.01EURO • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 849 • ALM 28/30 • GB • OSW 10/01 English - 2 This product is intended for domestic lawn mowing. This manual gives instructions on the correct as- sembly and safe use of your machine. It is important that you read these instructions carefully. When fully assembled the machine weighs approxi- mately 4.6 kg. If necessary, obtain assistance to re- move from packaging. Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check that you have all the following items: – Lawnmower with handle assembly – 1 Handle bottom – 2 Bolts – 2 Wing nuts – 2 Pivot pins – 2 Cable clips – Operating instructions 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 Handle bottom ** Country specific Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are included as standard delivery. 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 approved extension ca- bles. Contact your service agent for details. Extension cords/leads should only be used if they comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types. 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. For products not sold in GB: WARNING: For safety, it is essential that the mains plug 4 at- tached to the machine is fitted to the power sup- ply cable 10. The couplings of connection leads must be pro- tected 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 Service Center. 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 out- lets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fit- ted 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. Product Specification Quiet Lawn Mower ALM 28 ALM 30 Part number 0 600 887 4.. 0 600 887 2.. Rated power [W] 1 000 1 000 Maximum cutting width [cm] 28 30 Height of cut [mm] 20/30 20/30 Positions 2 2 Weight [kg] 4.6 4.6 Protection class / II / II Serial Number See rating details on machine Intended Use Introduction Delivered Items Operating Controls For Your 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 sec- onds after the machine is switched off. Caution - do not touch rotating blades.

ALM 28/30.book Seite 2 Freitag, 19. Oktober 2001 9:05 0912 • F 016 L69 849 • TMS • 16.10.01EURO • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 849 • ALM 28/30 • GB • OSW 10/01 English - 3 ➊ Position the handle bottom 6 at the rear of the motor cover. ➋ Line up the holes and secure with the pivot pins 9 provided. ➌ Attach the handle top 3 with the bolts and wing nuts 7 to the handle bottom 6. Note: Ensure that the cable clips 8 supplied are used to fix the cable to the handle. Attach cable to cable restraint 5 ensuring that sufficient cable slack is available. The handle can be set in three positions, as in figure C: I Park position II Handle location for mowing III Handle location to enable mower to be hung on walls. To move the handle from location I or III to mowing location II press together the tubes of the handle bottom 6. Stop, release switch lever, wait until the motor stops and remove the plug before adjusting height. The blades continue to rotate after the machine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury. For the first cutting of the season, a high cutting ad- justment should be selected. Your machine has two settings which give the fol- lowing approximate height of cuts: low = 20 mm high = 30 mm To change the height of cut, place the handle in the park position and turn the mower on its side and hold onto the fan 13 (figure D): ➊ Turn the cutting disc 11 relative to the fan 13 to unlock the cutting disc. ➋ Push/pull the cutting disc 11 on low or high cutting position. ➌ Turn the cutting disc 11 relative to the fan 13 to lock the cutting disc. The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the machine is switched off. Allow the motor/blade to stop rotating be- fore switching “on” again. Do not rapidly switch off and on. To aid starting tilt mower to side. Starting: Press and hold the safety button 2. (Figure E) Squeeze the switch lever 1 towards the han- dle. Release the safety button 2. Stopping: Release the switch lever 1. The motor cover is designed with a flexible mounting and tilts to improve directional control. 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 motor sound, when this occurs stop mowing, release switch lever and raise the height of cut. Failure to do so could damage the ma- chine. Stop and remove plug from the power sup- ply. Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the following maintenance regularly. Regularly check for obvious defects such as a loose, dislodged or damaged blade, 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. Assembly Handle Adjustment Adjusting the Cutting Height

Starting and Stopping Mowing Maintenance

ALM 28/30.book Seite 3 Freitag, 19. Oktober 2001 9:05 09 13 • F 016 L69 849 • TMS • 16.10.01EURO • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 849 • ALM 28/30 • GB • OSW 10/01 English - 4 For all correspondence and spare parts orders, al- ways include the 10-digit part number from the nameplate of the machine! Stop and remove plug from the power sup- ply. Place the handle in the vertical position.Turn the ma- chine on its right side and inspect the cutter: If blunt or damaged, fit a new blade as follows: To remove the worn cutter 12 push along its length, in direction of the arrow, as in figure G until it snaps off the pivot 14. Clean the pivot 14 of any residual plastic/debris with a sharp knife. To refit the new cutter 12 place the eyelet over the pivot 14 and pull outwards until it snaps into place. Replace blades ALM 28 (white) F016 800 008 Replace blades ALM 30 (yellow) F016 800 107 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 air filter as in figure H. Turn the machine on its side and clean the blade area. If grass cuttings are compacted in the blade area, remove with a wooden or plastic implement. Store the machine in a dry place. Do not place other objects on top of the machine. To aid storage loosen the wing nuts 7 and fold the handles. If necessary hang as shown in figure C.

Ensure cables are not trapped when folding/ unfolding top handles, do not drop the han- dles. 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 plug from mains before investigating fault.

Blade Maintenance Accessories After Mowing/Storage 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 finish

motor labours Height of cut too low Cutter blunt Underside of machine badly clogged Increase height of cut (see “Height of Cut Adjustment”) Replace cutter (see “Blade Maintenance”) Clean machine (see “After Mowing/Storage”) Poor hovering Blocked air filter Underside of machine badly clogged Clean air filter (see “After Mowing/ Storage”) Clean machine (see “After Mowing/Storage”) Machine vibrates Fan not locked in place Cutter stick worn or damaged Lock cutting disc Replace cutting stick ALM 28/30.book Seite 4 Freitag, 19. Oktober 2001 9:05 09 14 • F 016 L69 849 • TMS • 16.10.01EURO • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 849 • ALM 28/30 • GB • OSW 10/01 English - 5 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). www.bosch-pt.com Great Britain Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.) P.O. Box 98 Broadwater Park North Orbital Road Denham-Uxbridge GB-Middlesex UB 9 5HJ ✆ Service................................ +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 82 Fax Service............................... +44 (0)18 95 / 83 87 89 ✆ Advice line......................... +44 (0) 14 49 / 74 22 20 Fax ................................................ +44 (0) 14 49 / 67 42 43 Ireland Beaver Distribution Ltd. Greenhills Road IRL-Tallaght-Dublin 24 ✆ Service..................................... +353 (0)1 / 45 15 211 Fax ..................................................... +353 (0)1 / 45 17 127 Australia Robert Bosch Australia L.t.d. RBAU/SPT2 1555 Centre Road P.O. Box 66 Clayton AUS-3168 Clayton/Victoria ✆ .................................................. +61 (0)1 / 800 804 777 Fax .................................................. +61 (0)1 / 800 819 520 www.bosch.com.au E-Mail: CustomerSupportSPT@au.bosch.com New Zealand Robert Bosch Limited 14-16 Constellation Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland New Zealand ✆ ........................................................ +64 (0)9 / 47 86 158 Fax ........................................................ +64 (0)9 / 47 82 914 Measured values determined according to 2000/14/EC (1.60 m height, 1 m distance away) and EN 25 349. Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are: sound pressure level: 83 dB (A); sound power level: 94 dB (A). The typical weighted acceleration is 2.5 m/s

We declare under our sole responsibility, that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardization documents: EN 60 335, EN 836 according to the provisions of the directives 89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC, 2000/14/EC. 2000/14/EC: The guaranteed sound power level