Bosch Rotak 32-12 User Manual
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Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
70538 Stuttgart
GERMANY
www.bosch-garden.de
Rotak
F 016 L81 434 (2014.10) O / 12 XXX
32-12
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.
Caution: Do not touch rotating
blades. Sharp blade(s). Beware
of severing toes or fingers.
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 blades.
Not applicable.
Wait until all machine compo-
nents have completely stopped
before touching them. The
blades continue to rotate after the machine is switched off, a rotating blade
can cause injury.
Do not use the machine in the
rain or leave it outdoors when it
is raining.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Keep supply flexible cord away
from cutting means.
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 mow 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.
Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where
the machine is to be used and remove
all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other foreign objects.
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Before using, always visually inspect
to see that the blades, blade bolts
and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
Mow only in daylight or in good artifi-
cial light.
Avoid mowing in bad weather condi-
tions especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
Avoid operating the machine in wet
grass, where feasible.
Walk, never run.
Never operate the appliance with de-
fective guards or shields, or without
safety devices, for example deflectors and/or grass catchers in place.
Always wear ear protection.
Working on banks can be dangerous.
– Do not mow on excessively steep
slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on
slopes or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes – nev-
er up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
Use extreme caution when stepping
back or pulling the machine towards
you.
Never mow by pulling the mower to-
wards you.
Stop the blades if the machine has to
be tilted for transportation when
crossing surfaces other than grass
and when transporting the machine
to and from the area to be mowed.
Do not tilt the machine when starting
or switching on the motor, except if
the machine has to be tilted for starting in long grass. In this case, do not
tilt it more than absolutely necessary
and tilt only the part which is away
from the operator. Always ensure
that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the machine to the ground.
Switch on the motor according to the
instructions with feet well away from
rotating parts.
Do not put hands or feet near or un-
der rotating parts.
Always stand clear of the discharge
zone when operating the machine.
Never pick up or carry the machine
while the motor is running.
Keep supply cables and extension
cables away from the blade. The
blade can cause damage to the cables
and lead to contact with live parts.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Do not modify this product. Unau-
thorized modifications may impair the
safety of your product and may result
in increased noise and vibration.
Regularly inspect the supply cable and
any extension cables. Do not connect
damaged cables to the supply or touch
a damaged cable before it is disconnected from the supply. A damaged cable can lead to contact with live parts.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Remove the plug from the socket:
– Whenever you leave the machine.
– Before clearing a blockage,
– Before checking, cleaning or working
on the machine,
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– After striking a foreign object. Inspect
the machine for damage and make repairs as necessary,
– If the machine starts to vibrate abnor-
mally (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 circuit-breaker that
would be actuated by a 30 mA residual current.
Only use or replace power supply ca-
bles 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 pow-
er 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
Warning! Switch off, remove plug
from mains before adjusting,
cleaning or if cable is cut, damaged
or entangled.
The blades continue to rotate for a
few seconds after the machine is
switched off.
Caution – do not touch the rotating
blade.
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).
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
– 2.5 mm2: 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. Extension cable, plug and socket must be
of watertight construction and intended for outdoor use.
Cable connections should be kept dry
and off the ground.
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.
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