Indego S+ 350 - Lawn mower BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Indego S+ 350 BOSCH

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Warning: Read user instruc-

tions before operating the ma- chine.

Warning: Operate the isolator

switch before working on or lift- ing the machine. Caution: Do not touch rotating blades. Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fingers. 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. Pay attention that bystanders are not injured through foreign objects thrown from the ma- chine.

Warning: Keep a safe distance

from the machine when operat- ing. Do not ride on the machine. Battery charger contains a safe- ty transformer. Do not use a high-pressure washer or a garden hose to clean the machine. Check the perimeter wire is fully pegged to the ground avoiding any slack lengths of wire. Any loose wire can be a trip hazard. OBJ_BUCH-3008-002.book Page 20 Friday, December 2, 2016 12:09 PMEnglish | 21 Bosch Power Tools F 016 L81 221 | (2.12.16) Operation Before working on the machine it- self (e. g. maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during transport and storage, switch off the machine by the isolator switch. Children should be supervised to en- sure that they do not play with the machine. Never allow children, persons with physical, sensory or mental limita- tions or a lack of experience and/or knowledge and/or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the gar- den tool. Local regulations may re- strict the age of the operator. Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals, al- ways wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Avoid mowing in bad weather condi- tions especially when there is a risk of lightning. While operating and as well while ap- proaching the garden tool take suffi- cient precaution to keep balance at all times particularly on slopes and wet grass. Do not stretch yourself too much forwards. Do not operate the machine in a rush. The user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. If any hazard occurs whilst the ma- chine is operating immediately press the red stop button. Ensure correct installation of the pe- rimeter wire as instructed in the in- stallation guide. Periodically inspect the area where the machine is used and remove all stones, sticks, wires and other for- eign objects. Do not run any live mains cables in the working area. If a mains cable or becomes entangled in the robotic mower it must be isolated before any attempt to remove it. Periodically inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assem- bly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance. Never operate the machine with de- fective guards or without safety de- vices. Do not put hands or feet near or un- der rotating parts. Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is running. Do not leave the machine to operate unattended if you know that there are pets, children or people in the imme- diate vicinity. Start the machine according to the in- structions standing well away from rotating parts. Do not use the product at the same time as a sprinkler or use the sched- ule to ensure that the two systems never run simultaneously. If for any reason the product is sub- merged, take it away from water and turn it off using the isolator switch. Do not attempt to switch the product on but contact your Bosch Service Cen- tre. OBJ_BUCH-3008-002.book Page 21 Friday, December 2, 2016 12:09 PM22 | English F 016 L81 221 | (2.12.16) Bosch Power Tools Do not modify this product. Unau- thorized modifications may impair the safety of your product and may result in increased noise and vibra- tion. Turn off the product using the isola- tor switch: – before clearing a blockage, – before checking, cleaning or working on the machine, – before storage – if the machine vibrates abnormally (stop and check immediately), – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and get ad- vice on necessary repairs from your Bosch Service Centre. Maintenance Always wear gardening gloves when handling or working near the sharp blades. Before working on the mower, turn it off using the isolator switch. Before working on the docking sta- tion or power supply, remove plug from mains. Clean the exterior of the machine thor- oughly using a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or polishes. Remove all grass and debris, especially from the ventilation slots. Turn the machine on its back and clean the blade area regularly. Use a stiff brush or scraper to remove compacted grass clippings. (see figure A) Blades are reversible. (see figure B) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the machine is in safe working condition. (see figure B) Periodically visually inspect the ma- chine and replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Ensure that only official Bosch re- placement parts are used. Replace all blades and bolts as a set as required. Winter Storage and Transportation Turn off the machine using the iso- lator switch. The Indego will operate between 5 °C and 45 °C. During the winter season once the temperature in the garden is consistently below 5 °C store the ma- chine and the docking station in a se- cure, dry place, out of the reach of children. Do not place other objects on the mow- er or docking station. It is recommended to use the original packaging when transporting the Inde- go over long distances. The mower can also be stored using the Indego 400 storage bag accessory. Store the machine only within a tem- perature range between –20 °C and 50 °C. As an example, do not leave the machine in the car in summer. USB The machine has a USB interface for Software Updates only. Use only ap- proved USB.org sticks and approved USB.org OTG cables. OBJ_BUCH-3008-002.book Page 22 Friday, December 2, 2016 12:09 PMEnglish | 23 Bosch Power Tools F 016 L81 221 | (2.12.16) Do not use the USB interface for any additional purposes. Do not plug any external devices. Battery Hazards Recharge only in the Bosch approved docking station. The Indego will operate between 5 °C and 45 °C. If the battery temperature is outside this range the Indego will display a message and will not leave the docking station. If operating it will return to the docking station or stay on place. In the unlikely event of liquid being ejected from the battery avoid all contact with the machine. If contact with the liquid occurs, seek medical advise. If the battery becomes defective, liq- uid can escape and come into contact with adjacent components. Check any parts concerned and contact the Bosch Service Centre. Do not open the machine or bat- tery. Danger of short circuit and elec- tric shock. Protect the machine against fire. Danger of battery explosion. In case of fire or battery explosion contact the emergency services. In case of damage and improper use of the machine, vapours may be emitted from the battery. Pro- vide for fresh air and seek medical help in case of complaints. The va- pours can irritate the respiratory sys- tem. Safety Warnings for Docking Station and Power Supply Only use the official Bosch docking station and power supply to charge the mower. Otherwise there is dan- ger of fire and explosion. Check the docking station, power supply, cables and plugs periodi- cally. If damage or aging is detect- ed, isolate from the mains and do not use the docking station or pow- er supply. Never open the docking station or power supply. Have re- pairs performed only by a qualified Bosch technician and only using original spare parts. A damaged docking station, power supply, cable or plug increases the risk of an elec- tric shock. Do not operate the docking station and power supply on easily flam- mable surfaces (e. g., paper, tex- tiles, etc.) or surroundings. The heating of the docking station and power supply during the charging process can pose a fire hazard. Supervise children at all times. This will ensure that children do not play with the docking station, power sup- ply or the machine. The voltage indicated on the power supply must correspond to the volt- age of the power source. We recommend that the power sup- ply is only connected into a socket which is protected by a circuit-break- er that would be actuated by a 30 mA residual current. Check your RCD at regular intervals. OBJ_BUCH-3008-002.book Page 23 Friday, December 2, 2016 12:09 PM24 | English F 016 L81 221 | (2.12.16) Bosch Power Tools The supply cord must be inspected for signs of damage at regular inter- vals. In the event of flooding of the docking station turn off power supply at mains and contact Bosch Service Centre. Never touch the mains plug or any other plugs with wet hands. Do not run over, crush or pull the ca- bles. Protect the cables from heat, oil and sharp edges. The power supply is double insulated for safety and requires no earth con- nection. The operating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz (for non-EU countries 220 V, 240 V as applicable). Contact your Bosch Service Centre for details. If in doubt contact a qualified electri- cian or the nearest Bosch Service Cen- tre. 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. 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. Intended Use The garden product is intended for domestic lawnmowing. Do not operate your robotic lawn mower indoors. Do not use the robotic lawn mower for any other purpose be- cause of the increased risk of accidents and damage to the garden product. Never attempt to modify the robotic lawn mower in any way since this may result in accidents or dam- age to the garden product. Symbol Meaning Wear protective gloves Permitted action Prohibited action Accessories/Spare Parts OBJ_BUCH-3008-002.book Page 24 Friday, December 2, 2016 12:09 PMEnglish | 25 Bosch Power Tools F 016 L81 221 | (2.12.16) Technical Data Robotic Lawnmower Units Indego 350 Indego 400 Indego 350 Connect Indego 400 Connect Article number 3 600 HB0 0.. 3 600 HB0 0.. 3 600 HB0 1.. 3 600 HB0 1.. Cutting width cm 19 19 19 19 Height of cut mm 30–50 30–50 30–50 30 – 50 Slope angle (max.) °1515 15 15 Working area size –maximum – minimum – per charge up to*

Weight kg 8 888 Degree of protection

Serial number see rating label on the garden product Battery Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Rated voltage VDC 18 18 18 18 Capacity Ah 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 Number of battery cells

Operating time, average* min 30 30 30 30 Charging period (max.) min 45 45 45 45 Perimeter Wire Perimeter wire –Wire supplied – minimum working length – maximum working length

Weight kg 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 *Depends on cutting height, grass conditions and moisture **Battery internal temperature range 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. OBJ_BUCH-3008-002.book Page 25 Friday, December 2, 2016 12:09 PM26 | English F 016 L81 221 | (2.12.16) Bosch Power Tools Noise/Vibration Information Sound emission values determined according to EN 50636-2-107. Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are: Sound power level 61 dB(A). Uncertainty K =2 dB. Explanation of Installation Guide (see pages 3–7) Installation For a video guide on how to install the Indego please visit www.bosch-indego.com or use the following QR-Code. Alter- natively follow the installation guide delivered with the prod- uct. Note: The docking station must be positioned on the wire at an outer edge of the cutting area. It cannot be positioned by the side of a shed or workshop that appears as an island with- in the cutting area. Note: The maximum distance between perimeter wire and In- dego at any point within the mowing area must not exceed 16

Objects on the lawn below 5 cm height e.g. ponds, flower beds etc. must be delimited in a clockwise direction around the object. Note: If extra perimeter wire is required this can be added us- ing a wire connector. (see figure 2–3) The wire can be extended up to a total maximum allowed length of 250 m. The perimeter wire can be buried up to 5 cm under the ground if verticutting or raking is intended, avoid the perimeter wire area. When laying out the wire avoid angles of less than 45 °. This can affect performance. Screen Mowing Do not let children ride the machine. Press stop button on top of the mower before lifting. Always lift the machine at its handle. (See figure 4) After a successful installation you can either immediately be- gin to mow by confirming “Mow now” with the confirm button or wait for the next scheduled cutting period, as programmed by the Bosch AUTO Calendar Function (previous acceptance required). A mowing schedule can also be set up according to your needs. Approximate runtimes to complete a full garden cov- erage are quoted below. Please note that the runtimes will va ry dep en din g on t he lawn c om plexity and number of objects within the lawn area. For best mowing results, set up a frequent mowing schedule for longer lasting battery and for preventing debris on the lawn. Action Figure Page Delivery scope/unpacking product

Lay perimeter wire around new inner object 3 5 Lift up and carry the machine

Cleaning A 7 Maintenance B 7 Symbol Meaning Back button Confirm button Red LED on: mower error Green LED on: mower is on Green LED off: Product is inactive and it will require your four digit PIN code to ac- tivate the mower. Or the product is isolat- ed, and it will require the isolator switch to be turned on and your four digit PIN code to activate the mower. Left, right button Down, up button Display with dialog screen 100 m

14 h OBJ_BUCH-3008-002.book Page 26 Friday, December 2, 2016 12:09 PMEnglish | 27 Bosch Power Tools F 016 L81 221 | (2.12.16) It is recommended to mow your lawn with a conventional mower before installation and before the first use every new season (when clippings will be longer than 5 mm). Note: The Indego’s cutting system is designed to cut small lengths of grass (3–5 mm) so that the clippings can mulch down and fertilise the lawn. The height of cut for Indego can be adjusted to 30, 40 and 50 mm. Press the height of cut button once to move it to 40mm, twice to set it to 30 mm, and the height of cut reset button ( ) to return to 50 mm (See figure 5). Note: For the first few weeks of usage set the height of cut to 50 mm to prevent the perimeter wire being cut. Afterwards the wire will be covered by the lawn. Once mowing has started –in the “Manual” mode, the machine operates until the lawn area has been cut or until the manual stop button is pressed. It only pauses mowing for charging. – in the programmable “Calendar” mode or with the Bosch auto calendar function, the machine operates continuous- ly within a time slot. It only stops mowing for charging. To stop mowing before the machine has finished a time slot, press the manual stop button or send the mower home. If the lawn area has been completed before the end of a time slot the machine will return to the docking station. Sensors The machine has the following sensors: – lift sensor, will be activated if the machine is lifted and cause the machine and cutting blades to stop – roll over sensor, will detect when the machine is inverted and cause the machine and cutting blades to stop – obstruction sensor, tactile detection for objects/obsta- cles anywhere in the full width of the path of the machine and cause the machine to change its direction – tilt sensor, will be activated if the machine reaches an an- gle of 32° If one of the sensors is activated, such as lift sensor, the screen will show a message, e. g. “Lift up” Battery Charging The battery is equipped with temperature monitoring that al- lows charging only if the battery internal temperature is in the range between 5 °C and 45 °C. The battery is charged whenever the mower is in the docking station. The lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged. To en- sure full capacity of the battery, completely charge the ma- chine in the docking station before first use. The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time without re- ducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure does not damage the battery. When the battery is run down or discharged, the machine is shut off by means of a protective circuit: the blade no longer moves. Menu Navigation Following tables show the various menu items. Settings Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Explanation Mow now Indego will start to mow in manual mode It will send the mower to mow by pressing the confirm button Calendar Bosch Auto * Edit number of full cuts a week Edit day of a week Bosch AUTO Calendar Function suited to your lawn size. Within the AUTO Calendar Function it is possible to edit: – number of full cuts a week (1 to 3) and – days of the week (eg. to exclude sunday) Schedule Edit (Current Day) Don’t mow Program a mowing schedule by setting individual mowing days and slots (up to 2 per day). It will delete all current slots for the selected day Number of full cuts per week for the chosen days and times is dis- played at the bottom Off/Manual Choose this option when no schedule should be used. Indego will start to mow only by activating “Mow now” (or via the app for Con- nect models).

Off PIN code is required for reactivation after auto-lock and safety shut-down. Buttons are always ready for input Change PIN Changing of a PIN code needs entering of existing PIN code first Alarm

Off Alarm is activated Alarm is deactivated and it will not sound Date & Time Change time and date Language Change display language Info System Status Information on Connectivity signal strength, battery charge, sys- tem information and operating and charging time for the mower Error Log History of errors held by the mower Advanced Wire ID Change wire ID when possible interference nearby Lawn Condition Select between Uneven, Normal and Slippery. Mower bump sen- sor will become more or less sensitive depending on lawn condi- tion selected. Remap It will delete the current map Factory Reset Reset of the machine to factory setting will delete all personal set- tings (not PIN). After a factory reset the mower will need to map the garden Tools Level Information about the ground angle of the mower. When mower in dock, if dot out of radar then position in a different flat location Wire Signal Detects the signal received from the perimeter wire Settings Sub-menu 1 Sub-menu 2 Explanation

• Only Indego 350/400 (available via the app for Connect models) OBJ_BUCH-3008-002.book Page 28 Friday, December 2, 2016 12:09 PMEnglish | 29 Bosch Power Tools F 016 L81 221 | (2.12.16) Troubleshooting Online Support http://www.bosch-indego.com Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The LED on docking station flashes The perimeter wire is broken, too long or too short. Wire not connected and mower not in the docking station Check perimeter wire is not broken and is between 20 and 250 meters in length. Then switch off and on power supply. Follow instructions in Installation guide to install the mower. Excessive vibrations/ noise Blade nut/bolt loose Tighten blade nut/bolt to torque of 2.5 Nm Cutting blade damaged Replace the blade Machine not docking reliably Perimeter wire not properly setup around dock Follow instructions in installation guide to align wire Perimeter wire close to a source of interfer- ence Leave adequate distance between your perimeter wire and source of interference (approx. 1 m) Change perimeter wire ID in the menu Machine fails to oper- ate Isolator switch not turned on Remove mower out of the dock, turn on switch and re- place mower back in the dock (ensure dock is on – LED is solid green). Press confirm button for screen to light up. Enter 4 digit PIN to activate your mower Possible clogging Always turn isolator switch off first, then check under- neath the mower and clear out as necessary (always wear protective gloves) Battery not fully charged Replace mower in the docking station to charge. Docking station must be on. Grass too long Mow garden to at least 40mm before using Indego. Increase height of cut Battery too hot/cold Allow mower to cool/warm or move dock to area of shade. Mower runs when battery internal temperature is between 5°C – 45°C Perimeter wire close to a source of interfer- ence Leave adequate distance between your perimeter wire and source of interference (approx. 1 m) Change perimeter wire ID in the menu Machine does not charge Battery too hot/cold Allow mower to cool/warm or move dock to area of shade. Mower runs when battery internal temperature is between 5°C – 45°C Docking station not switched on Switch on power supply to docking station or contact your Bosch service centre OBJ_BUCH-3008-002.book Page 29 Friday, December 2, 2016 12:09 PM30 | English F 016 L81 221 | (2.12.16) Bosch Power Tools Areas left uncut Mower requires more cuts to finish the garden / too many objects in close proximity Allow mower to run for 3 full cuts to cover whole lawn ar-

Time slot not long enough for garden size Increase mowing time slot or use Bosch auto calendar function Distance between wire is too small Increase distance between the wires around separate marked objects to at least 75cm Leave at least 75cm between wire around marked object and wire at the edge of the lawn Rough lawn conditions Select uneven ground from Lawn condition within the menu. Flatten garden/remove bumps/mark out areas with pe- rimeter wire – follow installation instructions Grass too long Mow garden to at least 40mm before using Indego. Increase height of cut Slopes in garden are too steep Ensure mower only operates on slopes of 15 degrees or less and full garden is not on a slope. Mower cutting in wet grass conditions Do not set the mower to cut in bad weather conditions Too many objects inside the garden Remove objects/obstacles from inside the garden or de- limit them with perimeter wire Metal construction underneath or next to the lawn area Follow instructions in installation guide for objects Machine gets stuck in garden Mower cutting in wet grass conditions Do not set the mower to cut in bad weather conditions Objects/obstacles not marked out Remove objects/obstacles from inside the garden or de- limit them with perimeter wire Machine unintention- ally cuts flowers etc. in garden or runs over certain obstacles Objects/obstacles below 5 cm not marked out Mark obstacle using perimeter wire leaving 30cm from object or remove objects/obstacles Machine does not appear to cut logically Logical cut system depends on the garden conditions (e.g. mower may go to the closest unmown area rather than to the last mowed spot) Mower does not always go in a straight line when traveling between areas Wire crossed when marking an object Further information available in installation guide When area is not mowed or mower repeats action often: remap garden No corrective action needed Check wire is laid around object in a clockwise direction Check installation Perimeter wire keeps being cut Wire is not taut between pegs Distance between pegs is more than 75cm Make wire taut and ensure distance between pegs is maximum 75cm. Use the wire connectors to repair the break. Avoid using a verticutter, scarifier, etc. over the perimeter wire Machine leaves rag- ged finish/poor quali- ty of cut Height of cut too low Increase height of cut Mower requires more cuts to finish the garden Allow mower to run for 3 full cuts to cover whole lawn ar-

• Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-HG/ENS-PA2, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England Henk Becker Executive Vice President Engineering and Manufacturing Helmut Heinzelmann Head of Product Certification Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, 70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY Stuttgart, 01.01.2017 OBJ_BUCH-3008-002.book Page V Friday, December 2, 2016 12:09 PM