Bosch Rotak 37 Ergoflex, Rotak 40 Ergoflex, Rotak 40-17 Ergo, Rotak 43 Ergoflex, Rotak 430 Ergo-Power User Manual
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Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
70538 Stuttgart
GERMANY
www.bosch-garden.com
Rotak
F 016 L81 421 (2014.10) O / 15 XXX
37 Ergoflex | 40 Ergoflex | 40-17 Ergo | 43 Ergoflex | 430 Ergo-Power
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 on the
machine
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.
Not applicable.
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.
Wait until all machine compo-
nents have completely stopped
before touching them. The
blades continue to rotate after the ma-
chine 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.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where
the machine is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones
and other foreign objects.
Before using, always visually in-
spect 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 arti-
ficial 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
defective 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 danger-
ous.
– Do not mow on excessively steep
slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on
slopes or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes –
never 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 start-
ing 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.
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.
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Leaf Collect
The leaf collect blade has been designed to allow you to pick up autumn
leaves from your lawn. In order for this
functionality to work within optimal parameters, please note the following:
– only collect leaves with the machine
set at 70 mm cutting hight
– collect leaves from your lawn only
– before collecting leaves inspect the
area where the machine is to be used
and keep people, pets, glass struc-
tures and cars away from use
Remove the plug from the socket:
– Whenever you leave the machine.
– Before clearing a blockage,
– Before checking, cleaning or working
on the machine,
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect
the machine for damage and make re-
pairs 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 circuitbreaker that would be actuated by a
30 mA residual current.
Only use or replace power supply
cables 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
power 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.
Always wear gardening gloves when
handling or working near the sharp
blades.
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 rotat-
ing 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).
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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
– 2.5 mm
: 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.
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.
Maintenance
Always wear gardening gloves
when handling or working near
the sharp blades.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight
to be sure that the machine is in safe
working condition.
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.
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