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Entsorgung

Beware electric shock hazard.

Werfen Sie Gartengeräte nicht in den Hausmüll!

Nur für EU-Länder:

Keep supply flexible cord away from cutting

Gemäß der Europäischen Richtlinie

means.

2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Alt-

geräte und ihrer Umsetzung in nationales Recht

müssen nicht mehr gebrauchsfähige Elektro-

Operation

und Elektronikgeräte getrennt gesammelt und

einer umweltgerechten Wiederverwertung zugeführt werden.

 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these in-

structions to use the machine. Local regulations may re-

strict the age of the operator. When not in use store the

Änderungen vorbehalten.

machine out of reach of children.

 This machine is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-

bilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they

English

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

Safety Notes

play with the machine.

Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be familiar

 Never mow while people, especially children or pets, are

with the controls and the proper use of the machine.

nearby.

Please keep the instructions safe for later use!

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

Explanation of symbols

ards occurring to other people or their property.

General hazard safety alert.

 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

Read instruction manual.

used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other

foreign objects.

 Before using, always visually inspect to see that the

Pay attention that bystanders are not injured

blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or

through foreign objects thrown from the ma-

damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in

chine.

sets to preserve balance.

Warning: Keep a safe distance from the machine

 Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

when operating.

 Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where feasible.

 Walk, never run.

Caution: Do not touch rotating blades. Sharp

 Never operate the appliance with defective guards or

blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fingers.

shields, or without safety devices, for example deflectors

and/or grass catchers in place.

 Working on banks can be dangerous.

Switch off and remove plug from mains before ad-

– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

justing, cleaning or if the cable is entangled and

– Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.

before leaving the garden product unattended for

– Mow across the face of slopes – never up and down.

any period. Keep the supply flexible cord away

– Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on

from the cutting blades.

slopes.

Wait until all machine components have com-

– Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the ma-

pletely stopped before touching them. The blades

chine towards you.

continue to rotate after the machine is switched

– Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.

off, a rotating blade can cause injury.

 Stop the blades if the machine has to be tilted for transpor-

Do not use the machine in the rain or leave it out-

tation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when

doors when it is raining.

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

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necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the op-

Extension cords/leads should only be used if they comply

erator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating

with H05VV-F, H05RN-F types or IEC type design (60227

position before returning the machine to the ground.

IEC 53, 60245 IEC 57).

 Switch on the motor according to the instructions with feet

If you want to use an extension cable when operating your

well away from rotating parts.

product, only the following cable dimensions should be used:

2

 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

–1.0mm

: max. length 40 m

2

–1.5 mm

: max. length 60 m

 Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating

2

–2.5 mm

: max. length 100 m

the machine.

Note: If an extension cable is used it must be earthed and con-

 Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is run-

nected through the plug to the earth cable of your supply net-

ning.

work in accordance with prescribed safety regulations.

 Keep supply cables and extension cables away from

If in doubt contact a qualified electrician or the nearest Bosch

the blade. The blade can cause damage to the cables and

Service Centre.

lead to contact with live parts. Beware electric shock haz-

ard.

 WARNING! Inadequate extension cables can be dan-

gerous. Extension cable, plug and socket must be of

Remove the plug from the socket:

watertight construction and intended for outdoor use.

– whenever you leave the machine,

Cable connections should be kept dry and off the ground.

– before clearing a blockage,

It is recommended for increased electrical safety to use a Re-

– before checking, cleaning or working on the machine,

sidual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not

– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for

more than 30 mA. Always check your RCD every time you use

damage and make repairs as necessary,

it.

– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immedi-

For products not sold in GB:

ately).

WARNING: For your safety, it is required that the plug at-

Power supply

tached to the machine is connected with the extension cord.

The coupling of the extension cord must be protected against

 The voltage indicated on the rating plate must correspond

splash water, be made of rubber or coated with rubber. The

to the voltage of the power source.

extension cord must be used with a cable strain relief.

 We recommend that this equipment is only connected into

The connection lead must be inspected for signs of damage at

a socket which is protected by a circuit-breaker that would

regular intervals and may only be used if in perfect condition.

be actuated by a 30 mA residual current.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Bosch

 Only use or replace power supply cables for this unit which

Service Centre.

correspond to the types indicated by the manufacturer.

Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an

See the operating instructions for the order no. and types.

BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA

 Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.

approved to BS 1362).

 Do not run over, crush or pull the power supply cable or ex-

If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be

tension lead, otherwise it may be damaged. Protect the ca-

cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an author-

ble from heat, oil and sharp edges.

ised customer service agent. The replacement plug should

 The extension lead must have a cross section in accord-

have the same fuse rating as the original plug.

ance with the operating instructions and be protected

The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible

against splashed water. The connection must not be in wa-

shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains sock-

ter.

et elsewhere.

Always wear gardening gloves when handling or working near

Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current de-

the sharp blades.

vice (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.

Electrical Safety

Maintenance

 Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains before

 Always wear gardening gloves when handling or work-

adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut, damaged or entan-

ing near the sharp blades.

gled.

 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the ma-

 The blades continue to rotate for a few seconds after

chine is in safe working condition.

the machine is switched off.

 Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deteriora-

 Caution – do not touch the rotating blade.

tion.

Your machine is double insulated for safety and requires no

 Examine the machine and replace worn or damaged parts

earth connection. The operating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz

for safety.

(for non-EU countries 220 V, 240 V as applicable). Only use

 Ensure replacement cutting means of the right type are

approved extension cables. Contact your Bosch Service Cen-

used.

tre for details.

 Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.

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Symbols

Noise/Vibration Information

The following symbols are important for reading and under-

Measured sound values determined according to

standing the operating instructions. Please take note of the

2000/14/EC (1.60 m height, 1 m distance away).

symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the

Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:

symbols will help you to use the garden product in a better

Sound pressure level 79 dB(A); sound power level 93 dB(A).

and safer manner.

Uncertainty K=1 dB.

Symbol Meaning

Vibration total values a

h

(triax vector sum) and uncertainty K

determined according to EN 60335:

Movement direction

2

2

a

h

<2.5m/s

, K =1.5 m/s

.

Reaction direction

Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product de-

scribed under “Technical data” is in conformity with the fol-

Wear protective gloves

lowing 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 94 dB(A). Con-

Weight

formity assessment procedure according to Annex VI.

Switching On

Equipment category: 32

Notified body:

Switching Off

SRL, Sudbury, England, Nr. 1088

Technical file (2006/42/EC) at:

Permitted action

Bosch Lawn and Garden Ltd., PT-LG/ENS4,

Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 1EY, England

Prohibited action

Dr. Egbert Schneider

Helmut Heinzelmann

Senior Vice President

Head of Product

Accessories/Spare Parts

Engineering

Certification

Intended Use

The garden product is intended for domestic lawn mowing.

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

Technical Data

04.06.2012

Lawnmower Rotak 32

Mounting and Operation

Article number

3 600 H85 B..

Rated power input

W1200

Action Figure

Blade width

cm 32

Delivery Scope 1

Height of cut

mm 20 – 60

Handle Assembly 2

Grassbox, capacity

l31

Snap together the Grassbox 3

Weight according to

Grassbox fitting/removing 3

EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

kg 6.6

Adjusting the Cutting Height 4

Protection class

/II

Connecting the Extension Lead 5

Serial number see type plate on the gar-

Starting 5

den product

Stopping 5

The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of 230 V. For differ-

Working Advice 5 – 6

ent voltages and models for specific countries, these values can vary.

Please observe the article number on the type plate of your garden prod-

Blade Maintenance 7

uct. The trade names of the individual garden products may vary.

Selecting Accessories 7

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