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Deutschland
Do not use the machine in the rain or leave it out-
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doors when it is raining.
Osteroder Landstraße 3
37589 Kalefeld
Schweiz
Beware electric shock hazard.
Batrec AG
3752 Wimmis BE
Akkus/Batterien:
Not applicable.
Li-Ion:
Bitte beachten Sie die Hinweise im Ab-
schnitt „Transport“.
Only use the battery charger indoors.
Änderungen vorbehalten.
Battery charger contains a safety transformer.
English
Operation
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these in-
Safety Notes
structions to use the machine. Local regulations may re-
Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be familiar
strict the age of the operator. When not in use store the
with the controls and the proper use of the machine.
machine out of reach of children.
Please keep the instructions safe for later use!
This machine is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
Explanation of symbols on the machine
bilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
General hazard safety alert.
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.
Read instruction manual.
Never mow while people, especially children or pets, are
nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or haz-
Pay attention that bystanders are not injured
ards occurring to other people or their property.
through foreign objects thrown from the ma-
Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing
chine.
open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers.
Warning: Keep a safe distance from the machine
Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be
when operating.
used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other
foreign objects.
Caution: Do not touch rotating blades. Sharp
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fingers.
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
Switch off and remove isolator key before adjust-
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
ing, cleaning and before leaving the product unat-
Avoid mowing in bad weather conditions especially when
tended for any period.
there is a risk of lightning.
Not applicable.
Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where feasible.
Walk, never run.
Never operate the appliance with defective guards or
Wait until all machine components have com-
shields, or without safety devices, for example deflectors
pletely stopped before touching them. The blades
and/or grass catchers in place.
continue to rotate after the machine is switched
Always wear ear protection.
off, a rotating blade can cause injury.
Working on banks can be dangerous.
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
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– Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.
Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the
– Mow across the face of slopes – never up and down.
Battery
– Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting
slopes.
battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into machines
Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the ma-
that have the switch on invites accidents.
chine towards you.
Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture.
Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
Penetration of water in the battery charger increases the
Stop the blades if the machine has to be tilted for transpor-
risk of an electric shock.
tation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu-
transporting the machine to and from the area to be
facturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery
mowed.
pack may create a risk of fire when used with another bat-
Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching on the
tery pack.
motor, except if the machine has to be tilted for starting in
Do not charge other batteries. The battery charger is
long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
suitable only for charging Bosch lithium ion batteries with-
necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the op-
in the listed voltage range. Otherwise there is danger of fire
erator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating
and explosion.
position before returning the machine to the ground.
Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead
Switch on the motor according to the instructions with feet
to danger of an electric shock.
well away from rotating parts.
Before each use, check the battery charger, cable and
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
plug. If damage is detected, do not use the battery
Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating
charger. Never open the battery charger yourself.
the machine.
Have repairs performed only by a qualified technician
Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is run-
and only using original spare parts. Damaged battery
ning.
chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of an electric
shock.
Do not modify this product. Unauthorized modifications
may impair the safety of your product and may result in in-
Do not operate the battery charger on easily inflamma-
creased noise and vibration.
ble surfaces (e. g., paper, textiles, etc.) or surround-
ings. The heating of the battery charger during the charg-
Regularly inspect the supply cable and any extension ca-
ing process can pose a fire hazard.
bles. Do not connect damaged cables to the supply or
touch a damaged cable before it is disconnected from the
Use only Bosch battery packs intended specifically for
supply. A damaged cable can lead to contact with live
the machine. Use of any other battery packs may create a
parts. Beware electric shock hazard.
risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from oth-
Remove the isolator key:
er metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
– whenever you leave the machine,
screws, or other small metal objects that can make a
– before clearing a blockage,
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
– before checking, cleaning or working on the machine,
battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
damage and make repairs as necessary,
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally oc-
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immedi-
curs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-
ately).
ally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritations or burns.
Maintenance
Do not open the battery. Danger of short-circuiting.
Always wear gardening gloves when handling or work-
Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against continu-
ing near the sharp blades.
ous intense sunlight, fire, water, and moisture. Danger
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the ma-
of explosion.
chine is in safe working condition.
Do not short-circuit the battery. There is danger of explo-
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deteriora-
sion.
tion.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, va-
Examine the machine and replace worn or damaged parts
pours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek
for safety.
medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irri-
Ensure replacement cutting means of the right type are
tate the respiratory system.
used.
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.
Store the battery only within a temperature range between
0 °C and 50 °C. As an example, do not leave the battery in
the car in summer.
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Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a
Symbol Meaning
soft, clean and dry brush.
Weight
Symbols
Switching On
The following symbols are important for reading and under-
Switching Off
standing the operating instructions. Please take note of the
symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the
Permitted action
symbols will help you to use the garden product in a better
and safer manner.
Prohibited action
Symbol Meaning
Reaction direction
Accessories/Spare Parts
Intended Use
Movement direction
The garden product is intended for domestic lawn mowing.
Wear protective gloves
Technical Data
Cordless Lawnmower Rotak 32 LI Rotak 32 LI High Power
Article number
3 600 H85 D*0 3 600 H85 D*1
Blade width
cm 32 32
Height of cut
mm 30 – 60 30 – 60
Grassbox, capacity
l3131
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
kg 10.4 10.4
Serial number
see type plate on the garden product
Battery
Li-Ion Li-Ion
Article number
F 016 800 302 F 016 800 301
Rated voltage
V= 36 36
Capacity
Ah 1.3 2.6
Charging period (battery discharged)**
min 60 95
Number of battery cells
10 20
Battery Charger
AL 3620 CV
AL 3620 CV
Professional
Professional
Article number
EU
2 607 225 657
2 607 225 657
UK
2 607 225 659
2 607 225 659
AU
2 607 225 662
2 607 225 662
Charging current
A2.02.0
Allowable charging temperature range
°C 0 –45 0–45
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
kg 0.6 0.6
Protection class
/II /II
**with AL 3620 CV Professional charger
Please observe the article number on the type plate of your garden product. The trade names of the individual garden products may vary.
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Cordless Lawnmower Rotak 32 LI Rotak 32 LI High Power
Battery Charger
AL 3640 CV
AL 3640 CV
Professional
Professional
Article number EU
2 607 225 099
2 607 225 099
UK
2 607 225 101
2 607 225 101
AU
2 607 225 103
2 607 225 103
Charging current
A4.04.0
Allowable charging temperature range
°C 0 –45 0–45
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
kg 1.0 1.0
Protection class
/II /II
**with AL 3620 CV Professional charger
Please observe the article number on the type plate of your garden product. The trade names of the individual garden products may vary.
Noise/Vibration Information
Action Figure
Measured sound values determined according to
Grassbox fitting/removing 4
2000/14/EC (1.60 m height, 1 m distance away).
Battery Charging 5
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:
Inserting the Battery 6
Sound pressure level 74 dB(A); sound power level 86 dB(A).
Insert Isolator Key and fit in the Storage
7
Uncertainty K =0.42 dB.
Position
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined accord-
2
Adjusting the Cutting Height 8
ing to EN 60335: Vibration emission value a
h
<2.5m/s
, Un-
2
Starting 9
certainty K=1.5 m/s
.
Working Advice 10
Stopping, Remove the isolator key 11
Declaration of Conformity
Removing the Battery 12
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product de-
Blade Maintenance 13
scribed under “Technical data” is in conformity with the fol-
lowing standards or standardization documents: EN 60335
Selecting Accessories 14
according to the provisions of the directives 2011/65/EU,
2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC.
Starting
2000/14/EC: Guaranteed sound power level 87 dB(A). Con-
formity assessment procedure according to Annex VI.
For Your Safety
Equipment category: 32
Warning! Switch off, remove the isolator key and the
Notified body:
battery before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut,
SRL, Sudbury, England, Nr. 1088
damaged or entangled.
Technical file (2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC) at:
The blades continue to rotate for a few seconds after
Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-LG/ENS4,
the machine is switched off.
Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England
Caution – do not touch the rotating blade.
Dr. Egbert Schneider
Helmut Heinzelmann
Senior Vice President
Head of Product
Battery Charging
Engineering
Certification
Do not use other battery chargers. The supplied battery
charger is designed for the Lithium-Ion battery in your gar-
den product.
Observe the mains voltage! The voltage of the power
Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
supply must correspond with the data given on the name-
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
plate of the battery charger. Battery chargers marked with
31.05.2012
230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
The battery is equipped with temperature monitoring that al-
Mounting and Operation
lows charging only in the temperature range between 0 °C
and 45 °C. In this manner, a high battery service life is
Action Figure
achieved.
Delivery Scope 1
Note: The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full
Handle Assembly 2
capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in the
Snap together the Grassbox 3
battery charger before using your power tool for the first time.
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The lithium ion battery can be charged at any time without re-
Afterwards, the battery can be removed for immediate use.
ducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure
With no battery inserted, continuous lighting of the green
does not damage the battery.
charge control LED indicates that the mains plug is plugged
The “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)” protects the lithium ion
into the socket and that the battery charger is ready for oper-
battery against deep discharging. When the battery is run
ation.
down or discharged, the garden product is shut off by means
of a protective circuit: The blade no longer moves.
Battery Temperature below 0 °C or above 45 °C
Do not continue to press the On/Off
AL 3640 CV
switch after the garden product has
Professional
been automatically switched off. The battery can be dam-
aged.
Charging Procedure
AL 3620 CV
The charging procedure starts as soon as the mains plug of
Professional
the battery charger is plugged into the socket outlet and the
battery is inserted into the charging compartment .
Continuous lighting of the red LED indicates that the bat-
Due to the intelligent charging method, the charging condi-
tery temperature is not within the rapid-charging temperature
tion of the battery is automatically detected and the battery is
range of 0 °C –45 °C. As soon as the allowable temperature
charged with the optimum charging current, depending on
range is reached, the battery charger automatically switches
battery temperature and voltage.
to rapid charging.
This gives longer life to the battery and always leaves it fully
When the battery is not within the allowable temperature
charged when kept in the charger for storage.
range, the red battery LED lights up when inserting the bat-
Rapid-charging Procedure
tery into the battery charger.
AL 3640 CV
No charging procedure possible
Professional
AL 3640 CV
Professional
AL 3620 CV
Professional
AL 3620 CV
Professional
The rapid-charging procedure is indicated by flashing of the
green charge control LED.
If a different malfunction of the charging procedure is pre-
Indication element of the battery: During the charging proce-
sent, this will be indicated through flashing of the red charge
dure, the three green LEDs light up one after the other and
control LED.
briefly go out. The battery is fully charged when the three
The charging procedure cannot be started and the battery
green LEDs light up continuously. The three LEDs go out again
cannot be charged (see section “Troubleshooting”).
approx. 5 minutes after the battery has been fully charged.
Note: The rapid-charging procedure is only possible when the
Charging Advice
battery temperature is within the allowable charging temper-
With continuous or several repetitive charging cycles without
ature range, see section “Technical Data”.
interruption, the charger can warm up. This is not meaningful
and does not indicate a technical defect of the battery charg-
Battery Charged
er.
AL 3640 CV
A significantly reduced working period after charging indi-
Professional
cates that the battery is used and must be replaced.
Observe the notes for disposal.
Battery Cooling (Active Air Cooling)
AL 3620 CV
Professional
The fan control integrated in the battery charger controls the
temperature of the inserted battery. When the battery tem-
perature is above 30 °C, a fan cools down the battery to the
Continuous lighting of the green charge control LED sig-
optimal charging temperature. The switched-on fan produces
nals that the battery is fully charged.
a fan noise.
Additionally, a signal tone sounds for approx. 2 seconds,
The battery temperature is within the optimal charging tem-
which acoustically indicates that the battery is fully charged.
perature range when the fan is not running. Another reason
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for a non working fan might be that it is defective. In this case,
Temperature Control of the Garden Product Elec-
the charging time of the battery might be extended.
tronics
The red LED lights up continuously when pressing the
Working Advice
On/Off switch: The temperature of the garden product elec-
tronics is below 5 °C or above 75 °C.
Battery Charge-control Indication
At a temperature above 90 °C, the electronics of the garden
The battery is equipped with a charge-control indicator
product switch off until the temperature is within the allowa-
which indicates its charge condition. The charge-control indi-
ble temperature range again.
cator consists of 3 green LEDs.
Area of Cut (Battery Duration)
Press the button to actuate the charge-control indicator . Af-
ter approx. 5 seconds, the charge-control indicator goes out
The area of cut (battery duration) depends on lawn condi-
automatically.
tions, grass density, mositure content, grass length and
height of cut.
The charge condition can also be checked when the battery is
removed.
Switching the machine on and off frequently during cutting
will also reduce the area of cut (battery duration).
LED Indicators Battery Capacity
To improve the area of cut (battery duration) it is recommend-
Continuous lighting of 3 green LEDs ≥ 2/3
ed to cut more frequently, raise the cutting height and walk at
Continuous lighting of 2 green LEDs ≥ 1/3
a normal pace.
Continuous lighting of 1 green LED ≤ 1/3
The example below shows impact of conditions against run
Flashing of 1 green LED Reserve
time, for one battery.
When no LED lights up after actuating the button , the battery
Cutting Conditions
is defective and must be replaced.
Very light, dry grass Light, dry grass
For safety reasons, the charge condition of the battery can
only be checked when the garden product is at a standstill.
During the charging procedure, the three green LEDs light up
one after the other and briefly go out. The battery is fully
charged when the three green LEDs light up continuously. The
three LEDs go out again approx. 5 minutes after the battery
Area of cut (Rotak 32 LI)
has been fully charged.
2
2
up to 150 m
up to 100 m
Area of cut (Rotak 32 LI High Power)
Temperature Control Indicator
2
2
up to 300 m
up to 150 m
The red LED signals that the battery or the electronics of the
garden product (with battery inserted) are not within the op-
To increase the run time an additional battery or higher capac-
timum temperature range. When this occurs the garden prod-
ity battery (Ah) can be purchased from an authorised custom-
uct will not operate or not at full capacity.
er service agent for Bosch garden products.
Temperature Control of the Battery
The red LED flashes when pushing button or pressing the
On/Off switch (when the battery is inserted): The battery is
not wihin the temperature range for operation of –10 °C to
+60 °C.
The battery switches off at a temperature above 70 °C until
the optimum temperature range is reached again.
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Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Machine fails to oper-
Possible clogging Remove the isolator key:
ate
Check underneath the garden product and clear
out as necessary (always wear gardening gloves)
Battery not fully charged Battery Charging
Battery not inserted (properly) Inserting the battery
Grass too long Increase height of cut and tilt garden product to re-
duce starting load
Motor protector has activated Allow motor to cool and increase height of cut
Battery too hot/cold Allow to cool/warm
Isolator key not inserted correctly/fully Fit correctly
There is a short delay in the motor starting after en-
Hold On/Off switch for 1 – 3s to start motor
gaging the On/Off switch
Motor starts and stops
Battery not fully charged Battery Charging
immediately
Isolator key not inserted correctly/fully Fit correctly
Battery not inserted (properly) Inserting the battery
Battery too hot/cold Allow to cool/warm
Increase height of cut
Machine functions
Internal wiring of garden product damaged Contact Service Agent
intermittently
Motor protector has activated Allow motor to cool and increase height of cut
Garden product leaves
Height of cut too low Increase height of cut
ragged finish
Cutting blade blunt Replace the blade
and/or
Possible clogging Check underneath the garden product and clear
Motor labours
out as necessary (always wear gardening gloves)
Blade fitted upside down Refit blade correctly
Area of cut (battery
Height of cut too low Increase height of cut and walk slower
duration) not large
Grass too high Increase height of cut and walk slower
enough
Grass wet or damp Wait until grass is dry and walk slower
Grass is dense Increase height of cut, walk slower and cut more
frequently
An additional battery can be purchased from an au-
Contact Service Agent
thorised customer service agent for Bosch garden
products
Cutting blade not ro-
Cutting blade obstructed Switch off garden product
tating while garden
Clear obstruction (always wear gardening gloves)
product switched on
Blade nut/bolt loose Tighten blade nut/bolt
(17 Nm)
Excessive vibra-
Blade nut/bolt loose Tighten blade nut/bolt
tions/noise
(17 Nm)
Cutting blade damaged Replace the blade
No charging procedure
Battery contacts contaminated Clean the battery contacts (e.g. by inserting and
possible
removing the battery several times) or replace the
battery
The battery is defective, due to a disconnection in
Replace the battery
the battery (individual cells)
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
The charge control
Mains plug of battery charger not plugged in (prop-
Insert mains plug (fully) into the socket outlet
LEDs and respectively,
erly)
do not light up after in-
Socket outlet, mains cable or battery charger de-
Check the mains voltage and if necessary, have the
serting the mains plug
fective
battery charger checked by an authorized custom-
into the socket
er service station for Bosch power tools
Maintenance and Service
Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Battery Maintenance
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Warning! Switch off, remove the isolator key, battery
Phone: (01300) 307044
and grassbox before adjusting or cleaning.
Fax: (01300) 307045
Always wear gardening gloves when handling or work-
Inside New Zealand:
ing near the sharp blades.
Phone: (0800) 543353
Use the following procedures to enable optimum usage of the
Fax: (0800) 428570
battery:
Outside AU and NZ:
– Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Phone: +61 3 95415555
– Store the battery only within a temperature range between
www.bosch.com.au
0 °C and 50 °C. As an example, do not leave the battery in
Republic of South Africa
the car in summer.
Customer service
– Do not leave the battery in the product in direct sunlight.
Hotline: (011) 6519600
– The ideal storage condition for the battery is 5 °C.
– Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a
Gauteng – BSC Service Centre
soft, clean and dry brush.
35 Roper Street, New Centre
Johannesburg
A significantly reduced working period after charging indi-
Tel.: (011) 4939375
cates that the battery is used and must be replaced.
Fax: (011) 4930126
After-sales Service and Application Service
E-Mail: bsctools@icon.co.za
www.bosch-garden.com
KZN – BSC Service Centre
Unit E, Almar Centre
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always
143 Crompton Street
include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of
Pinetown
the garden product.
Tel.: (031) 7012120
Great Britain
Fax: (031) 7012446
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
E-Mail: bsc.dur@za.bosch.com
P.O. Box 98
Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
Broadwater Park
Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
North Orbital Road
Milnerton
Denham
Tel.: (021) 5512577
Uxbridge
Fax: (021) 5513223
UB 9 5HJ
E-Mail: bsc@zsd.co.za
Tel. Service: (0844) 7360109
Fax: (0844) 7360146
Bosch Headquarters
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: (011) 6519600
Ireland
Fax: (011) 6519880
Origo Ltd.
E-Mail: rbsa-hq.pts@za.bosch.com
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
Transport
City West
The contained lithium ion batteries are subject to the Danger-
Dublin 24
ous Goods Legislation requirements. The user can transport
Tel. Service: (01) 4666700
the batteries by road without further requirements.
Fax: (01) 4666888
When being transported by third parties (e. g.: air transport or
forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and
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