Bosch AHS User manual
Robert Bosch GmbH
Power Tools Division
70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
www.bosch-pt.com
F 016 L70 877 (2012.09) O / 13 XXX
AHS
45-15 LI | 35-15 LI
en Original instructions
2 | English
English
Safety Notes
Explanation of symbols
Read instruction manual.
Do not expose to rain.
Remove battery before adjusting or cleaning, and
before leaving the machine unattended for any
period.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-opera ted (cordless)
power tool.
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may i gnite the dust
or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Wa-
ter entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-
sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitab le
for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid-
able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected
supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while op-
erating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Car-
rying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a ro-
tating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-
lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-
traction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re-
duce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in ac-
cordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Battery tool use and care
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu-
facturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery
pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated bat-
tery 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 oth-
er 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 accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair per-
son using only identical replacement parts. This will en-
sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Hedge trimmer safety warnings
Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material. A moment of inatten-
tion while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter
blade stopped. When transporting or storing the hedge
trimmer always fit the cutting device cover. Proper han-
dling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal
injury from the cutter blades.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring.
Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
Additional safety warnings
This tool is not intended for use by persons (including chil-
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
When working with the machine, always hold it firmly
with both hands and provide for a secure stance. The
power tool is guided more secure with both hands.
Wait until the machine has come to a standstill before
placing it down.
Other persons and animals should remain at a distance of
3 metres or more when the machine is being used. The operator is responsible for third persons in the working area.
Never grasp the blade of the hedgecutter.
Children or persons unfamiliar with these instructions
must not operate the hedgecutter. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
Never cut a hedge while people, especially children or
pets, are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or haz-
ards occurring to other people or their property.
Do not operate the hedgecutter when barefoot or wearin g
open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. The use of sturdy gloves, non-skid footwear and
safety glasses is recommended. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery which can be caught in moving parts.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the hedgecutter is to be
used and remove all wires and other foreign objects.
Prior to operation, check cutter blades, blade bolts and
cutter assembly for wear or damage. Do not operate with a
damaged or excessively worn cutting device.
Know how to stop the hedgecutter quickly in an emergency.
Cut a hedge only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Never operate the hedgecutter with defective guards or
without the guard in place.
Always ensure all handles and guards supplied are fitted
when using the hedgecutter. Never attempt to use an incomplete hedgecutter or one with an unauthorised modification.
Never hold the hedgecutter by the guard.
While operating the hedgecutter always be sure of a safe
and secure operating position at all times, especially when
using steps or a ladder.
Always be aware of your surroundings and stay alert for
possible hazards that you may not hear whilst operating
the hedgecutter.
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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure that the
hedgecutter is always in a safe working condition.
The hedgecutter should be stored in a dry, high or locked
up place out of the reach of children.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you are quali-
fied to do so.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.
Safety Warnings for Batteries
Do not open the battery. Danger of short-circuiting.
Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against
continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and
moisture. Danger of explosion.
Do not short-circuit the battery. There is danger of explo-
sion.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, va-
pours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek
medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irri-
tate the respiratory system.
When the battery is defective, liquid can escape and
come into contact with adjacent components. Check
any parts concerned. Clean such parts or replace them, if
required.
Use the battery only in conjunction with your Bosch
power tool. This measure alone protects the battery
against dangerous overload.
Use only original Bosch batteries with the voltage list-
ed on the nameplate of your power tool. When using oth-
er batteries, e. g. imitations, reconditioned batteries or
other brands, there is danger of injury as well as property
damage through exploding batteries.
Safety Warnings for Battery Chargers
Keep the battery charger away from rain or
moisture. Penetration of water in the battery
charger increases the risk of an electric shock.
Do not charge other batteries. The battery charger is
suitable only for charging Bosch lithium ion batteries within the listed voltage range. Otherwise there is danger of fire
and explosion.
Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead
to danger of an electric shock.
Before each use, check the battery charger, cable and
plug. If damage is detected, do not use the battery charger. Never open the battery charger yourself. Have repairs performed only by a qualified technician and only
using original spare parts. Damaged battery chargers, ca-
bles and plugs increase the risk of an electric shock.
Do not operate the battery charger on easily inflamma-
ble surfaces (e. g., paper, textiles, etc.) or surround-
ings. The heating of the battery charger during the charg-
ing process can pose a fire hazard.
Supervise children. This will ensure that children do not
play with the charger.
Children or persons that owing to their physical, senso-
ry or mental limitations or to their lack of experience or
knowledge, are not capable of securely operating the
charger, may only use this charger under supervision
or after having been instructed by a responsible person. Otherwise, there is danger of operating errors and in-
juries.
Maintenance
Remove battery before adjusting or cleaning, and be-
fore leaving the machine unattended for any period. Al-
ways wear gardening gloves when handling or working
near the sharp blades.
Examine the machine and replace worn or damaged parts
for safety.
Always lubricate the cutting blade with protective spray
before storage.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the ma-
chine is in safe working condition.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.
Always lubricate the cutting blade with protective
spray before use.
Symbols
The following symbols are important for reading and understanding the operating instructions. Please take note of the
symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the
symbols will help you to use the machine in a better and safer
manner.
Symbol Meaning
Wear protective gloves
Wear eye protection.
Movement direction
Switching On
Switching Off
Permitted action
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