Bosch ALS 2500 Instruction manual

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Robert Bosch GmbH

Power Tools Division
70764 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
GERMANY

www.bosch-garden.com

ALS 2500

F 016 L70 941 (2014.08) O / 20 XXX

en Original instructions

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Safety Notes
Warning! Read these instructions

carefully, be familiar with the con­trols and the proper use of the ma­chine. Please keep the instructions
safe for later use!

Explanation of symbols on the ma­chine

General hazard safety alert.

Read instruction manual.

Pay attention that bystanders
are not injured through foreign
objects thrown from the ma­chine.

Warning: Keep a safe distance
from the machine when operat­ing.

Rotating fan. Keep hands and
feet out of the openings while
the machine is running.

Keep hands and feet out of the
openings while the machine is
running.

Pay attention that bystanders
are not injured through foreign
objects thrown from the ma­chine. Keep bystanders a safe
distance away from the ma­chine.

Wear eye and ear protection.

Do not work in the rain or leave
the leaf blower/garden vacuum
outdoors whilst raining.

Switch off and remove plug
from mains before adjusting,
cleaning, maintenance or if the
cable is entangled or if the cable
is cut or damaged and before
leaving the leaf blower/garden
vacuum unattended for any pe­riod.

Wait until all machine compo­nents have completely stopped
before touching them. The
blades continue to rotate after
the machine is switched off, a
rotating blade can cause injury.

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 concerning use of the machine
by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
machine.

 Never operate the machine while

people, especially children or pets,
are nearby.

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 The operator or user is responsible

for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.

 Other persons and animals should re-

main 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.

 Use the machine only in daylight or

good artificial light.

 Never operate the product when

you are tired, ill or under the influ­ence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.

 Avoid operating the machine in bad

weather conditions especially when
there is a risk of lightning.

 Always wear substantial clothing on

the upper body and limbs when op­erating this tool.

 Do not operate the machine when

barefoot or wearing open sandals,
always wear substantial footwear
and long trousers.

 Failure to keep loose clothing from

being drawn into air intake could re­sult in personal injury.

 Do not operate without tubes in

place.

 Failure to keep long hair away from

the air inlet could result in personal
injury.

 Thoroughly inspect the area where

the machine is to be used and re­move all wires and other foreign ob­jects.

 Check cable for damage before

starting work and replace if neces­sary. Keep cable away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.

 Always direct the cable to the rear

away from the appliance.

 Use the machine only in the correct

orientation for its configuration.
This machine is not designed for use
inverted during vacuum mode.

 Never operate the leaf blower/gar-

den vacuum with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devic­es, for example collection bag in
place.

 Always ensure all handles and

guards supplied are fitted when us­ing the leaf blower/garden vacuum.
Never attempt to use an incomplete
leaf blower/garden vacuum or one
with an unauthorised modification.

 While operating the leaf blower/gar-

den vacuum always be sure of a safe
and secure operating position at all
times.

 Always be aware of your surround-

ings and stay alert for possible haz­ards that you may not hear whilst
operating the leaf blower/garden
vacuum.

 Do not over reach and keep your bal-

ance at all times.

 Always be sure of your footing on

slopes.

 Walk, never run.
 Keep all cooling air inlets clear of de-

bris.

 Never blow debris in the direction of

bystanders.

 Do not carry the machine by the ca-

ble.

 The wearing of a face mask is recom-

mended.

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 Wear safety goggles.

 Do not modify this product. Unau-

thorized modifications may impair
the safety of your product and may
result in increased noise and vibra­tion.

Remove the plug from the socket:

– Whenever you leave the machine.
– Before checking, clearing a blockage

or working on the leaf blower/garden
vacuum.

– After striking a foreign object, inspect

the leaf blower/garden vacuum for
damage and make repairs as neces­sary.

– If the leaf blower/garden vacuum

starts to vibrate abnormally check im­mediately.

Power supply

 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 circuit­breaker that would be actuated by a
30 mA residual current.

 Only use or replace power supply

cables for this unit which corre­spond to the types indicated by the
manufacturer. 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 cable or extension
lead, otherwise it may be damaged.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and
sharp edges.

 The extension lead must have a

cross section in accordance with the
operating instructions and be pro­tected against splashed water. The
connection must not be in water.

Electrical Safety

 Motor Protector fitted! Motor fit-

ted with safety overload protec­tion. If motor stops working, allow
a few minutes to cool, before re­starting.

 Warning! Switch off, remove plug

from mains before adjusting,
cleaning or if cable is entangled.

 If a cord becomes damaged dur-

ing use, disconnect the supply
cord from the mains immediately.
DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BE­FORE DISCONNECTING THE SUP­PLY.

Your machine is double insulated for
safety and requires no earth connec­tion. The operating voltage is 230 V AC,
50 Hz (for non-EU countries 220 V,
240 V as applicable). Only use ap­proved 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).

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If you want to use an extension cable
when operating your product, only the
following cable dimensions should be
used:

– 1.0 mm2: max. length 40 m
– 1.5 mm2: max. length 60 m

2

– 2.5 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 electri­cian or the nearest Bosch Service Cen­tre.

 WARNING! Inadequate extension

cables can be dangerous. Exten-

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 ap­propriate 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.

sion cable, plug and socket must
be of watertight construction and
intended for outdoor use.

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.

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 Centre.

For products not sold in GB:
WARNING: For your safety, it is re­quired that the plug attached to the ma­chine is connected with the extension
cord. The coupling of the extension
cord must be protected against splash

Maintenance

 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight

to ensure that the leaf blower/gar­den vacuum is always in a safe work­ing condition.

 The leaf blower/garden vacuum

should be stored in a dry, high or
locked up place out of the reach of
children.

 Replace worn or damaged parts for

safety.

 Check the collection bag frequently

for wear or deterioration.

 Do not attempt to repair the ma-

chine unless you are qualified to do
so.

 Ensure replacement parts fitted are

Bosch approved.

water, be made of rubber or coated
with rubber. The extension cord must
be used with a cable strain relief.

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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 garden product in a better
and safer manner.

Symbol Meaning

Blow Mode

Vacuum Mode

Movement direction

Reaction direction

Switching On

Switching Off

Permitted action

Prohibited action

Wear protective gloves.

Technical Data

Leaf blower/ Garden Vacuum Cleaner ALS 2500

Article number

Rated power input

Air speed

Volume flow rate, max.

Reduction ratio

Collection bag volume

Weight (blow mode)

Weight (vacuum mode)

Protection class

Serial number

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.

Please observe the article number on the type plate of your garden
product. The trade names of the individual garden pro ducts may vary.

3 600 HA1 071

W 2500

km/h 280 – 300

m3/h 800

l45

kg 3.2

kg 4.4

see type plate on the gar-

den product

Noise/Vibration Information

Sound emission values determined according to
EN 50636-2-100.

Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:
Sound pressure level 82 dB(A); sound power level
102 dB(A). Uncertainty K =3 dB.

Wear hearing protection!

Vibration total values a
determined according to EN 60335:

<2.5m/s2, K =1.5 m/s2.

a

h

(triax vector sum) and uncertainty K

h

10:1

/II

Only operate with assembled tube.

Intended Use

This product is intended for blowing and collecting leaves and
garden waste such as grass clippings in the area around the
garden and house.

This product is not intended for use as a shredder.
It can be dangerous to operate any power tool in a manner

other than as specifically intended. Misuse can result in per­sonal injury.

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Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product de­scribed under “Technical Data” is in conformity with all rele­vant provisions of the directives 2011/65/EU, 2014/30/EU,
2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC including their amendments and
complies with the following standards: EN 60335-1,
EN 50636-2-100.
2000/14/EC: Guaranteed sound power level 105 dB (A).
Conformity assessment procedure according to Annex V.

Equipment category: 34, 3 5
Technical file (2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC) at:

Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-LG/ENS23,
Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England

Henk Becker
Executive Vice President
Engineering

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
70764 Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY

09.07.2014

Helmut Heinzelmann
Head of Product Certification
PT/ETM9

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Mounting and Operation

Action Figure Page

Delivery Scope

Safety Cover Assembly

Tube Assembly

Connecting the Extension Lead

Starting

Stopping

Blow Mode

Selecting Blowing Speed

Tube/Safety Cover Disassembly

Handle Assembly

Vacuum Tube Assembly (one­time assembly only)

Fitting of Shoulder Strap

Fitting of Collection Bag

Connecting the Extension Lead

Starting

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Troubleshooting

Action Figure Page

Stopping 11 15

Vacuum Mode

Selecting Volume Flow Rate

Adjusting Front Handle

Emptying Collection Bag

Maintenance and Cleaning

Storage and Transport

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Working Advice

When operating, always hold the machine close to the
ground.

Do not blow hot, flammable or explosive material.
The garden vacuum is only suitable for foliage and garden

waste.
Please inspect the area for little animals and hard objects be-

fore using the tool.
Do not vacuum liquids, plastic bags, cans, pine cones,

branches larger than 5 mm (Ø >5 mm), cloth, tissues and
pegs.

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Machine fails to operate Components not assembled correctly see “assembly”

Power turned off Turn power on

Mains socket faulty Use another socket

Extension cable damaged Inspect cable, replace if damaged

Fuse faulty/ blown Replace fuse

Motor protector has activated Allow motor to cool down and check that fan is

Machine functions
intermittently

Excessive vibrations/
noise

Machine does not blow/
vacuum

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Extension cable damaged Inspect cable, replace if damaged

Internal wiring of machine damaged Contact Service Agent

On/Off switch defective Contact Service Agent

Motor protector has activated Allow motor to cool down and check that fan is

Machine defective Contact Service Agent

Tube obstructed Clear tube

not blocked

not blocked

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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Tube cannot be mounted
on the machine

Vacuuming speed slows
down

Fan not rotating Fan obstructed Switch off product and clear out as necessary

Incorrect assembly see “assembly”

Collection bag full Empty collection bag

Bag inlet connector obstructed Clear out bag inlet connector

(wear gloves)

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance, Cleaning and Storage

 Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains

plug.

 For safe and proper working, always keep the garden

product clean.

For safe and proper working, always keep the garden product
and the ventilation slots clean.

Remove dirt on the machine or the collection bag with a moist
cloth.

Never spray with or immerse the garden product in water.
Store the garden product in a secure, dry place, out of the

reach of children.
Do not place other objects on the garden product.

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: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Ireland

Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: [phone]
www.bosch.com.au

Republic of South Africa
Customer service

Hotline: [phone]

Gauteng – BSC Service Centre

35 Roper Street, New Centre
Johannesburg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

KZN – BSC Service Centre

Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Western Cape – BSC Service Centre

Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Bosch Headquarters

Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

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Disposal

The garden product, accessories and packaging should be
sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.

Do not dispose of garden products into household waste!

Only for EC countries:

According to the European directive
2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Elec­tronic Equipment and its implementation
into national law, electrical and electronic
equipment that are no longer usable must
be collected separately and dispose d of in
an environmentally correct manner.

Subject to change without notice.

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