Bosch ART 35 User Manual

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Robert Bosch GmbH

Power Tools Division
70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany

www.bosch-garden.com

ART 35

F 016 L70 955 (2012.10) O / 14 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

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.

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. Keep the supply flexible cord away

from the cutting line.

Wear eye and ear protection.

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

Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystanders.
Warning: Keep a safe distance from the machine when ope r-

ating.

Machine-specific 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.

 Never operate the trimmer with missing or broken 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.

 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.

 Always wear long heavy trousers, boots and gloves. Do not

wear loose clothing, jewellery, short trousers, sandals or
go barefoot. Secure hair so that it is above shoulder level to
avoid entanglement in moving parts.

 Wear safety eye protection and ear defenders when

operating the machine.

 Keep firm footings and balance. Do not overreach.
 Never work with this trimmer while people, especially chil-

dren or pets are nearby.

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

ards occurring to other people or their property.

 Wait until the cutting head has completely stopped before

touching it. The head continues to rotate after the trimmer
is switched off, a cutting head can cause injury.

 Work only in daylight or in good artificial light.
 Operating the trimmer in wet grass decreases the efficien-

cy of performance.

 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 cutting line.
 Never fit metal cutting elements to this trimmer.

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 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.

 Switch off and remove the plug from the socket:

– whenever you leave the machine unattended for any

period
– before replacing the cutting lline
– if the cable is entangled
– before cleaning or working on the line trimmer
– before removing the trimmer 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.

 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
 Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.
 Do not operate the machine without the t rimmer at-

techment fitted.

Electrical 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.

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). 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 must 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

Do not use flowing water to clean the
machine

Reaction direction

Movement direction

Switching On

Switching Off

Prohibited action

Accessories/Spare Parts

Intended Use

The machine 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.

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Technical Data

Line trimmer ART 35

Article number

Rated power

No-load speed

Cutting line feed

0 600 878 M..

W 600

-1

min

Bump feed

8000

Adjustable handle

Cutting line diameter

Cutting diameter

Cutting spool capacity

mm 1.6

cm 35

m8

Weight according to
EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

Protection class

Serial number

kg 4.6

/II

see type plate on the gar-

den product

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 garde n
product. The trade names of the individual garden pro ducts may vary.

Noise/Vibration Information

Measured sound values determined according to EN 60335.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:

Sound pressure level 87 dB(A) ; sound power level 94 dB(A).
Uncertainty K =1.5 dB.

Vibration total values a
determined according to EN 60335:

=5.5m/s2, K= 1.5 m/s2.

a

h

(triax vector sum) and uncertainty K

h

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 2011/65/EU,
2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC.
2000/14/EC: Guaranteed sound power level 96 dB (A). Con­formity assessment procedure according to Annex V.

Equipment category: 33
Notified body: SRL, Sudbury, England, Nr. 1088
Technical file (2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC) at:

Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-LG/ENS4,
Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England

Dr. Egbert Schneider
Senior Vice President
Engineering

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

05.09.2012



Mounting and Operation

Helmut Heinzelmann
Head of Product Certification
PT/ETM9

 Do not connect the machine to the mains socket before

it is completely assembled.

 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.
 Do not hand bump the line feed as it could be hot.
 Remove any grass from spool cover when changing line

or spool.

 Only use Bosch approved cutting line. Cutting perfor-

mance will vary with different cutting line.

 Use the original spring when replacing spool.

Action Figure

Delivery Scope 1

Connecting the Shaft 2

Mounting the Auxiliary Handle 3

Mounting the Cutting Guard 4

Attaching the Shoulder Strap 5

Connecting the Extension Lead 6

Starting 7

Stopping 7

Working Advice 8

Feeding the Line 9

Replacing the Line Spool 10

Winding Line on Spool 11

Fitting Spool into Spool Holder 12

Maintenance, Cleaning and Storage 13 – 14

Selecting Accessories 15

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Trimmer 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

Trimmer runs intermittently Extension cable damaged Inspect cable, replace if damaged

Contact Service Agent

Internal wiring of garden product damaged Contact Service Agent

Garden product labours Grass too high Cut in stages

Garden product does not cut Cutting line to short/broken off Replace cutting line

Line can not be fed Spool empty Replace the spool

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

Line retracts into spool Line not bump fed Rewind spool (see figure 11)

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

Trimmer used incorrectly 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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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]

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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

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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 dispose d of in
an environmentally correct manner.

Subject to change without notice.

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