BOSCH ART30 User Manual

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ART COMBITRIM

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(ART 23/2300 COMBITRIM)

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(ART 26/2600 COMBITRIM)

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Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be
familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the line trimmer. Please keep the instructions
safe for later use.

Explanation of symbols on the line trimmer

General hazard safety alert.

Read instruction manual.

Wear eye protection.

Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystanders.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the ma-

chine.

Switch off and remove plug from mains be­fore adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is en­tangled and before leaving the trimmer unat­tended for any period. Keep the supply flex­ible cord away from the cutting line.

Do not work in the rain or leave the trimmer
outdoors whilst it is raining.

■ Never operate the trimmer with damaged guards
or shields or without guards or shields in position.

■ 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 trimmer if the cord is
damaged or worn.

■ Before using the machine and after impact, check
for signs of wear or damage and repair if neces­sary.

■ Do not operate the trimmer when barefoot or
wearing open sandals, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.

■ Keep extension cords away from cutting ele­ments.

■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions 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.

■ This appliance is not intended for used 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 appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.

■ Never work with this trimmer while people, espe­cially children or pets are nearby.

■ The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their prop­erty.

■ Wait until the rotating line has completely stopped
before touching it. The line continues to rotate af­ter the trimmer is switched off, a rotating line can
cause injury.

■ Work only in daylight or in good artificial light.

■ Avoid operating the trimmer in wet grass, where

feasible.

■ Switch off when transporting the trimmer to and
from the area to be worked on.

■ Switch on the trimmer with hands and feet well
away from the rotating line.

■ Do not put hands or feet near the rotating line.

■ Never fit metal cutting elements to this trimmer.

■ Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.

■ Have the trimmer repaired only by an authorized

customer service agent.

■ Always ensure that the ventilation slots are kept
clear of debris.

■ Take care against injury from the blade fitted for
cutting the nylon line length. After feeding line al­ways return the trimmer to its horizontal operating
position before switching on.

■ Do not feed and cut off excess line in edging po­sition.

■ Switch off and remove the plug from the
socket:

– whenever you leave the machine unattended for

any period

– before replacing the spool
– if the cable is entangled
– before cleaning or working on the line trimmer.

■ Store the machine in a secure dry place out of
reach of children. Do not place other objects on
top of the machine.

■ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

■ Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch ap-

proved.

Safety Notes

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The product is intended for the cutting of grass and
weeds under bushes, as well as on slopes and
edges that can not be reached with the lawn mower.

Intended Use is related to operation within 0 °C and
40 °C ambient temperature.

This manual gives instructions on the correct as­sembly and safe use of your machine. It is important
that you read these instructions carefully.

Carefully remove the machine from its packaging
and check that you have all the following items:

– Line trimmer
– Cutting guard
– Adjustable handle (fitted)
– Wheels (ART 30/3000 COMBITRIM only)
– Plant protector (ART 30/3000 COMBITRIM only)
– Extra Strong Line
– Operating instructions

When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer.

1 On/Off switch
2 Handle
3 Handle wing nut
4 Adjustable handle
5 Adjusting collar
6 Shaft
7 Trimmer head
8 Ventilation slots
9 Plant protector

(ART 30/3000 COMBITRIM only)

10 Cutting guard
11 Wheels (ART 30/3000 COMBITRIM only)
12 Foot pedal for head angle adjustment
13 Extra Strong Line
14 Extra Strong Line spool
15 Mains plug**
16 Serial Number

**Country specific

Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are
included as standard delivery.

Technical data

Line trimmer ART 23 COMBITRIM/

ART 2300 COMBITRIM

ART 26 COMBITRIM/
ART 2600 COMBITRIM

ART 30 COMBITRIM/
ART 3000 COMBITRIM

Part number (typ) 3 600 H78 B.. 3 600 H78 C.. 3 600 H78 D..
Rated power [W] 400 450 500
No-load speed [min-1] 12 000 11 500 10 500
Cutting line feed Pro tap automatic Pro tap automatic Pro tap automatic
Adjustable handle ● ● ●
Cutting Head angle

adjustment/edging
adjustment ● ● ●

Cutting line [mm] Ø 1.6 Ø 1.6 Ø 1.6
Cutting circle [cm] 23 26 30
Cutting spool

capacity [m] 8 8 8
Extra Strong Line [mm] Ø 2.4 Ø 2.4 Ø 2.4
Weight (without

optional extras) [kg] 2.7 3.0 3.2
Protection class / II / II / II
Serial Number See serial No 16 (rating plate) on machine.

Intended Use

Introduction

Delivered Items

Operating Controls

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Electrical Safety

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 Center 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.

WARNING: For safety, it is essential that the mains
plug 15 attached to the machine is fitted to the power
supply cable 17.

The couplings of connection leads must be pro­tected 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 Centre.

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

Products sold in GB only: Your machine 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 out­lets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted
in its place by an authorized customer service agent.

The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a
possible shock hazard and should never be inserted
into a 13 A socket elsewhere.

Do not connect the machine to the mains
socket before it is completely assembled.

Mounting the Cutting Guard

Place the cutting guard 10 on the trimmer head 7.

➊ Hook the guard onto trimmer head and push until

secure fitting.

➋ Push rear of guard until secure (click).

Mounting the Wheels
(ART 30/3000 COMBITRIM only)

Fit the wheels 11 onto the shaft 6.
Fit the bolt 19 and the wingnut 18.

Note: The position of the wheels can be adjusted by
loosening the wingnut 18 and moving to the desired
position.

The wheels can be moved up and down the

shaft 6 depending on the height of cut required.

Using Adjustable Handle

The adjustable handle 4 can be set in various posi­tions:

➊ To change the position undo the handle wing

nut 3 and move the adjustable handle 4.

➋ Tighten the handle wing nut 3 securely to fix the

adjustable handle 4 in the adjusted position.

Adjusting Product Length

➊ Loosen the adjustment collar 5 90°.
➋ Pull the shaft out to increase the height, or push

the shaft in to decrease the height. Re-tighten ad­justment collar 5.

Adjusting cutting head angle:

To change the angle depress the foot pedal 12 and
move the shaft 6 to the desired position.

Release the foot pedal 12.

Adjusting for Edging Mode

Moving wheels (where fitted):

➊ Loosen wingnut 18.
➋ Twist wheels 11 90° as shown.
➌ Tighten wingnut 18.

Adjusting cutting head angle:

➊ Depress the foot pedal 12.
➋ Move the shaft 6 to the lowest position. Release

the foot pedal 12.

Move trimmer head:

➊ Loosen the adjustment collar 5.
➋ Turn the shaft 6 90° to position the trimmer

head 7 for trimming/edging as shown. Re-tighten
adjustment collar 5.

For Your Safety

Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut,
damaged or entangled.

The cutting line continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the trimmer is switched off.

Caution – do not touch rotating cutting line.

Assembly

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Remove stones, loose pieces of wood and
other objects from the cutting area.

The cutting line continues to rotate for a few sec­onds after the trimmer is switched off. Allow the
motor/cutting line to stop rotating before switch­ing “on” again.
Do not rapidly switch off and on.

Switching On and Off

Press switch 1 and hold depressed. Release
switch 1 for switching off.

Cutting Grass

Move the trimmer left and right, keeping it well away
from the body.

The trimmer can efficiently cut grass up to a height
of 15 cm. Cut taller grass in stages.

Remove the wheels when cutting long grass
(ART 30/3000 COMBITRIM only).

Cutting Very Long Grass/Weeds

The product is supplied with Extra Strong Line and a
fixing spool, fit as described in spool maintenance.

Fitting the Extra Strong Line for very long tough con­ditions will improve the performance and give better
results.

Trimming Edges

Guide the trimmer along the edge of the lawn. Do not
allow the cutting line to contact paved surfaces,
stones or garden walls, since this will wear the line
rapidly.

For better control use the plant protector 9
(ART 30/3000 COMBITRIM only – available as an
accessory for ART 23/26/2300/2600 COMBITRIM)
as a guide.

Cutting Around Trees and Bushes

Carefully cut around trees and bushes so that they
do not come into contact with the cutting line.

Plants can die if you damage the bark.

For better control use adjustable handle and use the
plant protector 9 (ART 30/3000 COMBITRIM only –
available as an accessory for ART 23/26/2300/2600
COMBITRIM).

Do not feed and cut off excess line in edg­ing position (see figure J). Feed button 20
may become hot.

The rotating line can wear or break. You will notice
when the motor runs without load and no grass is
cut.

While operating the trimmer press the ground or

a solid surface, then release (necessary pressure
approx. 3 kg). This action will allow the feed but­ton 20 to release the line out. The spool will release
approx. 4 cm of line per action.

When the line breaks off completely, feed twice to
regain the full cutting circle.

If the line is exceeding the maximum cutting cir-

cle it will be cut by the blade 24 integrated in the cut­ting guard 10.

Stop and remove plug from the power sup­ply.

Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out
the following maintenance regularly.

Regularly check for obvious defects such as 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 trimmer should happen to fail despite the care
taken in manufacture and testing, repair should be
carried out by an authorized customer service agent
for Bosch garden products.

For all correspondence and spare parts orders, al­ways include the 10-digit part number (TYP) from
the nameplate of the machine!

Stop and remove plug from the power sup­ply.

Replacing the Line Spool

Hold the spool plate 23 in position.
Turn the spool cover 21 counter-clockwise and re-

move.
Take the empty spool 25 out from the spool cover.
Thread the line of the new/refilled spool through the

eyehole 22 and place the spool in the spool
cover 21.

Pull approx. 9 cm of line out of the spool.
Place spool with cover 21 on the spool plate in the

correct position (bayonet fastening), press down and
turn fully clockwise (click).

Fitting Extra Strong Line Spool

Hold the spool plate 23 in position.
Turn the spool cover 21 counter-clockwise and re-

move.

Cutting and Edging

Feeding the Line

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Maintenance

Spool Maintenance

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Place the Extra Strong Line spool 14 on the spool
plate in the correct position (bayonet fastening),
press down and turn fully clockwise (click).

When the Extra Strong Line breaks, us the

above procedure to remove the spool and fit the Ex­tra Strong replacement Line 13 as shown to the
spool.

Replacement Extra Strong Line can be stored on the
product as shown in main figure.

Refilling Line

Take out the spool 25 as described above.
Press the cover ring 27 together, push it forward and

detach over the smaller diameter of the spool.
Cut off approx. 8 m line from the refill roll. Press one

end into the notch of the spool so that it stands out
approx. 4 mm.

Wind on the line tightly and in orderly layers in arrow
direction.

Thread the line’s end through the slot 26 in the cover
ring 27 from the inside.

Keep the line tight and slide the cover ring 27 over
the smaller diameter of the spool.

Build in the spool as described above.
Note: Only use Bosch replacement line. It has been

developed specially for improved cutting and feed­ing performance. The use of other line will lead to a
deterioration in performance.

Stop and remove plug from the power sup­ply.

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 ventilation slots 8.

Turn the machine on its side and clean the cutting
guard 10 inside. If grass cuttings are compacted, re­move with a wooden or plastic implement.

Hang the cable on the hook provided. DO NOT
wrap/loop the supply/extension cable around the
hook and the guard together – this will cause the ca­ble to be in contact with the guard blade which can
damage the cable. ONLY hang the cable on the
hook provided.

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.

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After Trimming/Storage

Fault Finding

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Machine fails to operate Power turned off

Mains socket faulty
Extension cable damaged
Fuse faulty/blown

Turn power on
Use another socket
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Replace fuse

Machine functions
intermittently

Extension cable damaged

Machines internal wiring damaged

Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Contact Service Agent

Contact Service Agent
Machine labours Grass too high Cut in stages
Machine is not cutting Line too short/broken off Feed the line manually/automatically
Line can not be fed Spool empty

Line inside the spool entangled

Replace the spool

Inspect the spool, rewind if necessary
Line keeps breaking Line inside the spool entangled

Trimmer used incorrectly

Inspect the spool, rewind if necessary

Only trim with the tip of the line, avoid

stones, walls and other hard objects.

Feed the line regularly to maintain full

cutting width.

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Power tools, accessories and packaging should be
sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.

Only for EC countries:

Do not dispose of power tools into
household waste!
According to the European Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and
electronic equipment and its incorpo-

ration into national law, products that
are no longer suitable for use must be separately
collected and sent for recovery in an environmen­tally-friendly manner.

Our after-sales service responds to your questions
concerning maintenance and repair of your product
as well as spare parts. Exploded views and informa­tion on spare parts can also be found under:

www.bosch-pt.com

Our customer consultants answer your questions
concerning best buy, application and adjustment of
products and accessories.

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: + 61 (01300) 307 045
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: [phone]
www.bosch.com.au

Measured sound values determined according to
2000/14/EC (1.60 m height, 1 m distance away).

Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product
are: sound pressure level 85 dB (A); sound power
level 95 dB(A). Uncertainty K=1 dB.

Wear hearing protection!

Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined
according to EN 60335:
Vibration emission value ah=3.5 m/s2, Uncertainty
K=2 m/s

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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 2004/108/EC, 98/37/EC (until
28 Dec 2009), 2006/42/EC (from 29 Dec 2009),
2000/14/EC.
2000/14/EC: Guaranteed sound power level
96 dB(A).
Conformity assessment procedure according to An­nex VI.

Equipment category: 33
Notified body: SRL, Sudbury, England, Nr. 1088
Technical file at: Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-

LG/EAE, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England
Leinfelden, 21.10.2009

Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
Senior Vice President Head of Product
Engineering Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

Subject to change without notice

Disposal

After-Sales Service and
Customer Assistance

Declaration of Conformity

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