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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English

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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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
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.

Products sold in GB only: Your prod­uct 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.

Check the grass catcher frequently

for wear or deterioration.

Examine the machine and replace

worn or damaged parts for safety.

Ensure replacement cutting means of

the right type are used.

Ensure replacement parts fitted are

Bosch approved.

Before storage ensure machine is

clean and free from debries, if neces­sary clean with a soft, dry brush.

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

Movement direction

Reaction direction

Wear protective gloves

Weight

Switching On

Switching Off

Permitted action

Prohibited action

Maintenance

Always wear gardening gloves

when handling or working near the
sharp blades.

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight

Intended Use

The garden product is intended for domestic lawnmowing.

Accessories/Spare Parts

to be sure that the machine is in safe
working condition.

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Technical Data

Lawnmower Rotak 32– 12

Article number

Rated power input

Blade width

Height of cut

Grassbox, capacity

Weight according to EPTA­Procedure 01:2014

Protection class

Serial number see type plate on

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.

W 1200

cm 32

mm 20 – 60

l31

kg 8.0

3 600 8A6 0..

/II

the garden product

Noise/Vibration Information

Sound emission values determined according to
EN 60335-2-77.

Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:
Sound pressure level 79 dB(A) ; sound power level 93 dB(A).
Uncertainty K =2 dB.

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

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 60335-2-77, EN 50581.
2000/14/EC: Guaranteed sound power level 95 dB (A).
Conformity assessment procedure according to Annex VI.

Equipment category: 32
Notified body:

SRL, Sudbury, England, Nr. 1088
Technical file (2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC) at:

Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-HG/ENS-PA2,
Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England

Henk Becker
Executive Vice President
Engineering

Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY
Stuttgart, 01.01.2017

Helmut Heinzelmann
Head of Product Certification
PT/ETM9

Mounting and Operation

Action Figure Page

Delivery Scope

Handle Assembly

Snap together the Grassbox

Grassbox fitting/removing

Adjusting the Cutting Height

Connecting the Extension Lead

Starting

Stopping

Working Advice

Blade Maintenance

Selecting Accessories

1 9

2 9

3 10

3 10

4 10

5 10

5 10

5 10

5–6 10 –11

7 11

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Motor refuses to start 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

Possible clogging Check underneath the garden product and clear out

Motor protector has activated Allow motor to cool and increase height of cut

Mowing too low for the conditions Increase height of cut

Machine functions
intermittently

Machine leaves ragged finish

and/or

Motor labours

Blade not rotating while garden
product switched on

Excessive vibrations/noise Blade nut/bolt loose Tighten blade nut/bolt (17 Nm)

Extension cable damaged Inspect cable, replace if damaged

Internal wiring of machine damaged Contact Service Agent

Motor protector has activated Allow motor to cool and increase height of cut

Height of cut too low Increase height of cut

Cutting blade blunt Replace the blade

Possible clogging Check underneath the garden product and clear out

Blade fitted upside down Refit blade correctly

Cutting blade obstructed Switch off garden product

Blade nut/bolt loose Tighten blade nut/bolt (17 Nm)

Cutting blade damaged Replace the blade

as necessary (always wear protective gloves)

as necessary (always wear protective gloves)

Clear obstruction (always wear protective gloves)

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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
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]

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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]

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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:

Subject to change without notice.

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 disposed of in an environmentally correct
manner.

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CLICK!

4

5

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60 mm

40 mm

20 mm

2

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