Bosch AHS 400-24T User manual

Robert Bosch GmbH
Power Tools Division
70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
www.bosch-garden.com
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Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be
familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the hedgecutter. Please keep the instructions
safe for later use. Operation of the hedgecutter
can cause serious injuries, if not used as in-
tended. When using electric tools, basic safety
precautions including the following should al-
ways be followed, to reduce the risk of fire, elec-
tric shock and personal injury.
Explanation of symbols:
Read instruction manual.
Do not use the hedgecutter in the rain or
leave it outdoors when it is raining.
Switch off and remove plug from mains be-
fore adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is en-
tangled or if the cable is cut or damaged and
before leaving the hedgecutter unattended
for any period.
■Other persons and animals should remain at a
distance of 3 metres or more when the machine
is being used.
■Never grasp the blade of the hedgecutter.
■Children or persons unfamiliar with these instruc-
tions must not operate the hedgecutter. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
■Never cut a hedge while people, especially chil-
dren or pets, are nearby.
■The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their prop-
erty.
■Do not operate the hedgecutter when barefoot or
wearing open sandals, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. The use of sturdy
gloves, non-skid footwear and safety glasses is
recommended. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
ellery which can be caught in moving parts.
■Thoroughly inspect the area where the hedgecut-
ter is to be used and remove all wires and other
foreign objects.
■Prior to operation, check cutter blades, blade
bolts and cutter assembly for wear or damage. Do
not operate with a damaged or excessively worn
cutting device.
■Check cable for damage before starting work and
replace if necessary. Keep cable away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
■Know how to stop the hedgecutter quickly in an
emergency.
■Cut a hedge only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
■Never operate the hedgecutter with defective
guards or without the guard in place.
■Always ensure all handles and guards supplied
are fitted when using the hedgecutter. Never at-
tempt to use an incomplete hedgecutter or one
with an unauthorised modification.
■Always operate hedgecutter with both hands.
■Never hold the hedgecutter by the guard.
■Keep cable away from the cutting area.
■While operating the hedgecutter always be sure
of a safe and secure operating position at all
times, especially when using steps or a ladder.
■Always be aware of your surroundings and stay
alert for possible hazards that you may not hear
whilst operating the hedgecutter.
■Remove the plug from the socket:
–before checking, clearing a blockage or working
on the hedgecutter.
–after striking a foreign object, inspect the
hedgecutter for damage and make repairs as
necessary.
–if the hedgecutter starts to vibrate abnormally
check immediately.
■Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure
that the hedgecutter is always in a safe working
condition.
■The hedgecutter should be stored in a dry, high or
locked up place out of the reach of children.
■Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
■Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you
are qualified to do so.
■Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch ap-
proved.
Safety Notes
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The product is intended for cutting and trimming
hedges and bushes in domestic use.
This manual gives instructions on the correct as-
sembly and safe use of your hedgecutter. It is impor-
tant that you read these instructions carefully.
Carefully remove the machine from its packaging
and check for complete contents:
–Hedgecutter
–Blade guard
–Operating instructions
When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer.
1 Cutting blade
2 Front handle guard
3 Front handle switch levers
4 Ventilation slots
5 Rear handle with switch lever
6 Mains plug**
7 Blade guard
8 Serial Number
**Country specific
Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are
included as standard delivery.
Electrical Safety
Your machine is double insulated for safety and re-
quires 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 de-
tails.
Extension cords/leads should only be used if they
comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types.
Product Specification
Hedgecutter AHS 400 - 24T AHS 480 - 24T AHS 550 - 24ST AHS 600 - 24ST
Part number 3 600 H48 0.. 3 600 H48 1.. 3 600 H48 2.. 3 600 H48 3..
Rated power 550 W 550 W 600 W 600 W
No-load stroke rate 1400 spm 1400 spm 1400 spm 1400 spm
Blade spacing 24 mm 24 mm 24 mm 24 mm
Cutting length 400 mm 480 mm 550 mm 600 mm
Weight 3.95 kg 4.05 kg 4.1 kg 4.2 kg
Protection class / II / II / II / II
Hedgecutter AHS 650 - 24ST AHS 6000 PRO-T AHS 7000 PRO-T
Part number 3 600 H48 4.. 3 600 H48 A.. 3 600 H48 B..
Rated power 600 W 700 W 700 W
No-load stroke rate 1400 spm 1500 spm 1500 spm
Blade spacing 24 mm 34 mm 34 mm
Cutting length 650 mm 600 mm 700 mm
Weight 4.25 kg 4.1 kg 4.2 kg
Protection class / II / II / II
Intended Use
Introduction
Delivered Items
Operating Controls
For Your Safety
Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut,
damaged or entangled.
The blades continue to move for a few frac-
tions of a seconds after the hedgecutter is
switched off. Caution! Do not touch the mov-
ing blades.
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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
safety, it is essential that the mains plug 6 attached
to the machine is fitted to the power supply cable 9
as shown.
The couplings of connection leads must be pro-
tected against splashes and the coupling sockets on
the leads must be made of rubber or coated with
rubber.
Fixing means for the connection leads must be
used.
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 hedgecutter is fitted
with an approved 13 A (BS 1363/A) electric plug and
is protected by a 13 A fuse (ASTA Approved to
BS 1362).
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket out-
lets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fit-
ted in its place.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a
possible shock hazard and should never be inserted
into a 13 A socket elsewhere.
Starting:
Press and hold rear switch lever 5. Squeeze any
front lever 3.
Stopping:
Release any of switch levers 3 and 5.
Note: The machine is fitted with a sliding clutch
which protect the motor from being damaged should
be the blade lock against a solid object.
Should the machine lockup switch off immediately
and pull mains plug before removing the object from
the blade.
Hold the hedgecutter away from yourself
using both hands. Stand in a secure and
stable position.
Position the extension cord over your shoulder to the
rear and ensure that the cord is behind you at all
times during cutting. Never place the cable over the
hedge, where it could easily be cut by the blades.
Cut stems up to 24 mm (34 mm, AHS 6000/
7000 PRO-T) in thickness. When cutting, move
steadily along the line of cut, so that stems are fed
directly into the cutter blades. The double edge of
the cutting blade enables cutting to either direction,
or with a side to side motion.
Cut the sides of the hedge first, then the top.
To keep the sides flat, cutting upwards with the
growth is recommended. Younger stems tend to
move outwards when cutting them from top to bot-
tom, resulting in shallow patches or holes in the
hedge.
To reach a level finish, fasten a piece of string along
the length of the hedge at the required height and
use as an alignment guide. Cut the hedge just above
the string.
Take care to avoid cutting into objects such as wire,
which could cause damage to the cutting blades and
the drive.
Recommended cutting/trimming times:
–Cut hedges with deciduous leaves in June and
October.
–Cut evergreen hedges in April and August.
–Cut conifer and other fast growing shrubs approx.
every six weeks from May onwards.
–Shaping hedges should be cut to achieve a form
as shown in figure.
Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out
the following maintenance regularly.
Check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged
or damaged blade, loose fixings and worn or dam-
aged components.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged and
correctly fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or
repairs before using.
If the hedgecutter should happen to fail despite the
care taken in manufacturing and testing, repair
should be carried out by an authorized customer
service agent for Bosch garden products.
For all correspondence and spare parts orders, al-
ways include the 10-digit part number (TYP) from
the nameplate of the machine!
Starting and Stopping
Tips on Cutting
A
BCD
Maintenance
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Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
Wear gloves when handling or cleaning the cutting
blade.
Always clean the cutting blade after operation and
lubricate with protective spray. During longer cutting
jobs, we recommend periodically lubricating the cut-
ting blade with protective spray.
Visually check the condition of the cutting edges of
the cutting blade 1. Check tightness of blade bolts.
Ensure that the blade is covered with the blade
guard 7 supplied.
Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a
soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or
polishes. Remove all debris, especially from the
ventilation slots 4.
Store the hedgecutter in a secure, dry place out of
the reach of children. Do not place other objects on
top of the machine.
Blade guard AHS 400 - 24T .................. 2 605 411 160
Blade guard AHS 480 - 24T .................. 2 605 411 160
Blade guard AHS 550 - 24ST ............... 2 605 411 208
Blade guard AHS 600 - 24ST ............... 2 605 411 208
Blade guard AHS 650 - 24ST ............... 2 605 411 158
Blade guard AHS 6000 PRO-T............ 2 605 411 208
Blade guard AHS 7000 PRO-T............ 2 605 411 158
Collecto AHS 400 - 24T........................... 2 608 005 112
Collecto AHS 480 - 24T........................... 2 608 005 114
Collecto AHS 550 - 24ST........................ 2 608 005 115
Collecto AHS 600 - 24ST........................ 2 608 005 115
Collecto AHS 650 - 24ST........................ 2 608 005 113
Collecto AHS 6000 PRO-T..................... 2 608 005 115
Collecto AHS 7000 PRO-T..................... 2 608 005 113
Lubricant spray............................................. 1 609 200 399
Clipping sheet............................................... F 016 800 055
Protective goggles...................................... 2 607 990 041
Gloves .............................................................. 2 607 000 134
The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly.
If these do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your service agent.
Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault.
Blade Maintenance
Cleaning/Storage
Accessories
Fault Finding
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Hedgecutter fails to
operate No power
Mains socket faulty
Extension cord damaged
Fuse faulty
Check power
Check other socket, replace
Check cord, replace
Replace fuse
Hedgecutter operates
intermittently Extension cord damaged
Internal wiring defective
On/Off switch(es) defective
Check cord, replace
Contact service agent
Contact service agent
Motor runs but blades
remain stationary Internal fault Contact service agent
Cutting blade hot Cutting blade blunt
Cutting blade has dents
Too much friction, due to lack of
lubricant
Have blade sharpened
Have blade overhauled
Apply lubricant spray
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Power tools, accessories and packaging should be
sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
Only for EC countries:
Do not dispose of power tools into
household waste!
According to the European Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and
electronic equipment and its incorpo-
ration into national law, power tools
that are no longer suitable for use must be sepa-
rately collected and sent for recovery in an environ-
mental-friendly manner.
Exploded views and information on spare parts
can be found under:
www.bosch-pt.com
Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham-Uxbridge
Middlesex UB 9 5HJ
✆Service................................ +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 82
Fax Service ............................... +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 89
✆Advice line......................... +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 91
Fax Advice................................. +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 93
Ireland
Beaver Distribution Ltd.
Greenhills Road
Tallaght-Dublin 24
✆Service..................................... +353 (0)1 / 45 15 211
Fax ..................................................... +353 (0)1 / 45 17 127
Malaysia
Robert Bosch (SEA.) Pte. Ltd.
No. 8a, Jalan 13/6
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Petaling Jaya 46200
Malaysia
✆............................................................. [phone]
Fax (EW Dept.) ................................... [phone]
www.bosch.com.sg
Australia
Robert Bosch Australia Ltd.
RBAU/SPT2
1555 Centre Road
P.O. Box 66 Clayton
3168 Clayton/Victoria
✆.................................................. +61 (0)1 / 800 804 777
Fax .................................................. +61 (0)1 / 800 819 520
www.bosch.com.au
E-Mail: [email protected]
New Zealand
Robert Bosch Limited
14-16 Constellation Drive
Mairangi Bay
Auckland
New Zealand
✆........................................................ +64 (0)9 / 47 86 158
Fax ........................................................ +64 (0)9 / 47 82 914
Measured values determined according to
2000/14/EC (1.60 m height, 1 m distance away) and
EN 25 349.
Typically the A-weighted noise level of the product
is: sound pressure level 82 dB (A) (AHS 400 - 24T /
480 - 24T / 550 - 24ST / 600 - 24ST / 650 - 24ST),
85 dB (A) (AHS 6000/7000 PRO-T); sound power
level 96 dB (A) (AHS 400 - 24T / 480 - 24T /
550 - 24ST / 600 - 24ST / 650 - 24ST), 99 dB (A)
(AHS 6000/7000 PRO-T).
The typical hand/arm vibration is below 2.5 m/s2.
We declare under our sole responsibility, that this
product is in conformity with the following standards
or standardized documents: EN 774, EN 50 144
according to the provisions of the directives
89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC, 2000/14/EC.
2000/14/EC: The guaranteed sound power
level LWA is lower than 98 dB (A) (AHS 400 - 24T /
480 - 24T / 550 - 24ST / 600 - 24ST / 650 - 24ST),
100 dB (A) (AHS 6000/7000 PRO-T). Conformity
assessment procedure according to Annex V.
Leinfelden, 01.10.2005.
Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
Senior Vice President Head of Product
Engineering Certification
Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
Subject to change without notice
Disposal
Service
Declaration of Conformity
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