Bosch AMW 10 User guide

Robert Bosch GmbH

Power Tools Division
70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany

www.bosch-garden.com

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Safety Notes

Explanation of symbols

General hazard safety alert.

Read instruction manual.

Do not use the machine in the rain or leave it out­doors when it is raining.

Switch off and remove plug from mains before ad­justing, cleaning or if the cable is entangled and
before leaving the garden product unattended for
any period.

General Power Tool Safety Rules

WARNING

and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seri­ous injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Safety notes and instructions in the relevant user manual

of the multitool-attachment intended for use must also be
observed.

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 ig nite 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.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.

Read all safety warnings and all in­structions. Failure to follow the warnings

 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.

 When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-

sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit able

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.

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.

Additional safety warnings

 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 allow children or people unfamiliar with these in-

structions to use the trimmer. Local regulations may re­strict the age of the operator. When not in use, store the
trimmer out of reach of children.

 Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs

of damage or ageing. If the cord becomes damaged during
use, disconnect the cord from the supply immediately. DO
NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE
SUPPLY. Do not use the garden product if the cord is dam­aged or worn.

 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified per­sons in order to avoid a hazard.

 Keep extension cords away from cutting elements.
 Before using the machine and after impact, check for signs

of wear or damage and repair if necessary.

 Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under

the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.

 The operator or user is responsible for accidents or haz-

ards occurring to other people or their property.

 Work only in daylight or in good artificial light.
 Switch off and remove the plug from the socket:

– whenever you leave the machine unattended for any

period

– if the cable is entangled
– before cleaning or working on the garden product.

 Thi s tool must o nly be used with a pprov ed to ol att achme nts.
 The extention pole (3 60 0 HA3 D00) inte nded for use with

the power unit and the Pole Pruning attachment and
Hedgecutter attachment only.

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 The extention pole must not be used with other attach-

ments.

 It is only permitted to use one extension pole per attachment.
 After use, disconnect the machine from the mains and

check for damage.

 Store the machine in a secure, dry place out of the reach of

children. Do not place other objects on top of the machine.

Electrical Safety

 Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains before ad-

justing, cleaning or if cable is cut, damaged or entangled.

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.

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 your safety, it is required that the plug at-

tached to the machine is connected with the extension cord.
The coupling of the extension cord m ust be protected against
splash water, be made of rubber or coated with rubber. The
extension cord must be used with a cable strain relief.

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.

Extension cords/leads should only be used if they comply
with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types.

Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an
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.

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

Wear protective gloves

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Symbol Meaning

Reaction direction

Movement direction

Switching On

Switching Off

Prohibited action

Technical file (2006/42/EC) at:
Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-LG/ENS,
Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England

Dr. Egbert Schneider
Senior Vice President
Engineering

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

21.05.2012

Helmut Heinzelmann
Head of Product Certification
PT/ETM9

Accessories/Spare Parts

Intended Use

This power unit is only suitable for Bosch Multi-tool attach­ments and intended for private gardening.

Technical Data

Power Unit AMW 10

Article number
Rated power
No-load speed
Adjustable handle
Extention pole
Weight according to

EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
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 gard en products may vary.

see type plate on the gar-

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Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product de­scribed under “Technical data” is in conformity with the fol­lowing standards or standardization documents: EN 60335
according to the provisions of the directives 2006/95/EC,
2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC.

Heavy Duty Trimmer Attachment

2000/14/EC: Guaranteed sound power level 96 dB(A).
Equipment category: 33

Pole Hedgecutter Attachment

2000/14/EC: Guaranteed sound power level 103 dB(A).
Equipment category: 25

Pole Pruner Attachment

2000/14/EC: Guaranteed sound power level 107 dB(A).
Equipment category: 25

Noise/Vibration Information

The following information is applicable for the attachment op­erated by the power unit.

Pole Pruner Attachment

Measured sound values determined according to EN ISO

11680.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:

Sound pressure level 84.5 dB(A); sound power level

104.5 dB(A). Uncertainty K =2.5 dB.
Vibration total values (triax vector sum): Vibration emission

= 4.5 m/s2, Uncertainty K= 1 dB.

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Heavy Duty Trimmer Attachment

Measured sound values determined according to EN 60335,
EN 786.

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Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:
Sound pressure level > 85 dB(A); sound power level
94 dB(A). Uncertainty K =2 dB.

Vibration total values (triax vector sum): Vibration emission

/II

= 3.5 m/s2, Uncertainty K= 1 dB.

value a

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Pole Hedgecutter Attachment

Measured sound values determined according to
EN ISO 10517.

Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:
Sound pressure level 80.5 dB(A); sound power level

110.5 dB(A). Uncertainty K =2.5 dB.
Vibration total values (triax vector sum): Vibration emission

= 2.5 m/s2, Uncertainty K= 1 dB.

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Mounting and Operation

 Do not connect the machine to the mains socket before

it is completely assembled.

 Do not rapidly switch off and on.

Action Figure

Delivery Scope 1
Mounting the Auxiliary Handle 2
Fitting the multi-tool attachmentt 3
Connecting the Extension Lead 4
Attaching the Shoulder Strap 4
Attaching the Extension Pole 5

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Machine fails to operate 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
Thermal cut out Allow tool to cool and try again

Machine functions intermittently Extension cable damaged Inspect cable, replace if damaged

Contact Service Agent

Internal wiring of garden product dam­aged

Contact Service Agent

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
Tel. Service: [phone]
Fax: [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]

Disposal

Do not dispose of garden products into household waste!

Only for EC countries:

According to the European directive
2002/96/EC 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 disposed of in
an environmentally correct manner.

Subject to change without notice.

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