Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 User manual

Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
70538 Stuttgart
GERMANY
www.bosch-pt.com
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Safety Notes
Warning! Read all safety warnings
and all instructions. Make yourself
familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the product. Please
keep the instructions safe for later
use!
Explanation of symbols on the
machine
General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction
manual.
Make sure that bystanders
are not injured by foreign
objects being thrown away.
Warning: Keep a safe distance
to the product when operat-
ing.
AC a.c.
Switch off and re-
move plug from
mains before ad-
justing, cleaning or if the cable is en-
tangled and before leaving the garden
product unattended for any period.
Keep the supply flexible cord away
from the cutting line.
d.c.
Not applicable.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Do not use the product in the
rain or leave it outdoors when
it is raining.
Make sure that bystanders are not in-
jured by foreign objects being hurled
away.
Warning: Keep a safe distance from
the machine when operating.
Carefully check the area
where the tool is to be used
for wildlife and pets. Wildlife
and pets may be injured while the ma-
chine is in operation. Thoroughly
check the working area and remove
any stones, sticks, wires, bones and
foreign objects. When using the ma-
chine, ensure that no wildlife, pets or
small tree stumps are hidden in the
dense grass.
General Safety Warnings for
Trimmers
uRead all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifica-
tions provided with this machine.
Failure to follow the safety warnings
and instructions may result in elec-
tric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
uSave all safety warnings and in-
structions for future reference.
uThe term machine in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (cor-
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ded) machines or battery-operated
(cordless) machines.
Work area safety
uKeep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-
dents.
uDo not operate the machine in ex-
plosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Machines create
sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
uKeep children and bystanders
away while operating the machine.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control over the machine. Never op-
erate the machine while people, es-
pecially children or pets, are nearby.
Electrical safety
uThe plug of the machine must
match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodi-
fied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce the risk of electric shock.
uAvoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces, such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and refri-
gerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
uDo not expose the machine to rain
or wet conditions. Penetration of
water in the machine increases the
risk of an electric shock.
uNever use the cord for carrying,
hanging up or unplugging the ma-
chine. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges and moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
uWhen operating a machine out-
doors, use an extension cord suit-
able for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
uWhen operating the machine in
damp environments is unavoid-
able, use a residual current device
(RCD). The use of a residual current
device (RCD) reduces the risk of
electric shock.
Personal safety
uStay alert, watch what you are do-
ing and use common sense when
operating the machine. Do not use
a machine while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alco-
hol or medication. A moment of in-
attention while operating the ma-
chine may result in serious personal
injury.
uWear safety equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Wearing
safety equipment such as dusk
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
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uPrevent unintentional starting. En-
sure the switch is in the off‑posi-
tion before connecting to power
source and/or battery, picking up
or carrying the machine. Carrying
machines with your finger on the
switch or plugging in machines that
have the switch on invites accidents.
uRemove any adjusting key or span-
ner before turning the machine on.
A spanner or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the machine may res-
ult in personal injury.
uAvoid abnormal body posture.
Provide for a secure stance and
keep your balance at all times;
never run. This enables better con-
trol of the machine in unexpected
situations.
uDress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your
hair and clothing away from mov-
ing parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Always wear sturdy footwear
and long trousers when operating
the machine.
uIf devices are provided for the con-
nection of dust extraction and col-
lection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use
of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
uDo not assume a false sense of se-
curity and disregard the safety
regulations for machines, even if
familiar with the machine through
multiple use. A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction
of a second.
Use and Handling of the Machine
uDo not force the machine. Use the
correct machine for your applica-
tion. The correct machine will do the
job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
uDo not use the machine if the
switch does not turn it on and off.
Any machine that cannot be con-
trolled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
uDisconnect the plug from the
power source and/or remove the
battery pack, if detachable, from
the machine before making any
adjustments, changing accessor-
ies, or storing machines. Such pre-
ventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the machine accident-
ally.
uStore idle machines out of the
reach of children. Do not allow
persons unfamiliar with the ma-
chine or these instructions to op-
erate the machine. Trimmers are
dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
uMaintain trimmers with care.
Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may
affect the operation of the ma-
chine. Have damaged parts re-
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paired before using the machine.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained machines.
uKeep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
uUse the machine, accessories, ap-
plication tools, etc. according to
these instructions. Take the work-
ing conditions and the work to be
performed into account. Use of ma-
chines for operations different from
those intended could result in a haz-
ardous situation.
uKeep handles and grasping sur-
faces dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the ma-
chine in unexpected situations.
Service
uHave your machine serviced by a
qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This
ensures that the safety of your ma-
chine is maintained.
Safety Notes for Garden Tool
Operation
uThe operator must use the product in
accordance with the regulations. The
local conditions must be taken into
account. When working, pay atten-
tion to other people, especially to
children.
uNever allow children, persons with
physical, sensory or mental limita-
tions or a lack of experience and/or
knowledge and/or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the
product. Local regulations may re-
strict the age of the operator.
uChildren should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the
product.
Application
uWhen working with the machine,
always hold it firmly with both
hands and provide for a secure
stance. The garden tool is guided
more secure with both hands.
uAlways wait until the machine has
come to a complete stop before plac-
ing it down.
uNever operate the machine with a
defective protection guard/cover or
without safety device. Ensure that
these are properly mounted. Never
use the garden tool when incomplete
or after unauthorised changes.
uNever operate the machine if the
cord is damaged or worn.
uNever replace non-metallic cutting
elements with metal cutting ele-
ments.
uNever repair the garden tool yourself
unless you are qualified to do so.
uOther persons and animals should
remain or be kept a suitable distance
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away when using the garden tool.
The operator is responsible for third
parties in the work area.
uWait until the cutting head has com-
pletely stopped before touching it.
The cutting head continues to rotate
after the trimmer is switched off; a
rotating cutting head can cause in-
jury.
uWork only in daylight or in good arti-
ficial light.
uAvoid operating the trimmer in bad
weather conditions especially when
there is a risk of lightning.
uOperating the trimmer in wet grass
decreases the efficiency of perform-
ance.
uWhen transporting, switch the
garden tool off and pull the mains
plug.
uAlways ensure a safe working posi-
tion when working with the trimmer.
Always keep your hands and feet at a
safe distance from rotating parts.
uTake care when placing product on
floor, as it may become a trip hazard.
uRemove the mains plug before repla-
cing the spool.
uInspect and maintain the trimmer
regularly.
uAlways wear gloves when cleaning
product or replacing cutting means.
uBe careful of injuries from the blade
used for cutting the cutting line.
After feeding cutting line, always re-
turn the trimmer to a horizontal
working position before switching
on.
Switch the garden tool off and remove
the plug from the socket:
– whenever you leave the machine
unattended for any period of time
– before replacing the cutting line
– if the cable is tangled,
– before cleaning or working on the
trimmer
– before storing the trimmer
uStore the product in a secure, dry
place out of the reach of children. Do
not place other objects on top of the
product.
Electrical Safety
uSwitch the machine off and pull
the mains plug before actuating
the manual-feed button. This but-
ton should only be used in the
event of an obstruction of the cut-
ting line.
Warning! Switch the
product off and pull the
mains plug before any main-
tenance or cleaning. The same ap-
plies when the mains cable is dam-
aged, cut or entangled.
Your product is double insulated for
safety and requires no earth connec-
tion. The operating voltage is 230V
AC, 50Hz (for non-EU countries
220V, 240V as applicable). Contact
your Bosch Service Centre for details.
If in doubt contact a qualified electri-
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cian or the nearest Bosch Service
Centre.
For increased electrical safety 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.
Keep the supply cables away from
moving hazardous parts and avoid
damage to the cables; this can lead to
contact with live parts.
The connections (plugs and sockets)
should be kept dry and off the ground.
The supply cables must be inspected
for signs of damage at regular intervals
and may only be used if in perfect con-
dition.
If the supply cable on the product is
damaged, it must only be replaced by
a Bosch Service Centre. Only use ap-
proved extension cables.
Use only extension cords, cables,
leads, cable reels that comply with EN
61242/IEC 61242 or IEC 60884-2-7.
If you want to use an extension cable
when operating your product, only the
following cable dimensions should be
used:
– Nominal conductor area of
1.25mm2 or 1.5mm2
– Maximum extension cord length
30m or 60m for a cable reel with
Residual Current Device (RCD).
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 electri-
cian or the nearest Bosch Service
Centre.
WARNING! Inadequate ex-
tension cables can be dan-
gerous. Extension cable,
plug and socket must be of water-
tight construction and intended for
outdoor use.
For products not sold in GB:
WARNING: For your safety, it is re-
quired that the plug attached to the
product is connected with the exten-
sion cord. The coupling of the exten-
sion 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.
Products sold in GB only:
Your product is fitted with an 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 au-
thorised 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.
uProducts that are only sold in AUS and NZ: Use a resid-
ual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current
of 30 mA or less.
Symbols
The following symbols are important for reading and under-
standing the original instructions. Please take note of the
symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the
symbols will help you to use the product in a better and safer
manner.
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Symbol Meaning
Wear protective gloves
Movement direction
Reaction direction
Weight
Switching On
Switching Off
Permitted action
Prohibited action
CLICK!
Audible noise
Accessories/Spare Parts
Intended Use
The garden tool is intended for domestic use, for trimming
grass, weeds and nettles. It is designed for trimming grass
growing on slopes, under obstacles and lawn edges that can-
not be reached by the lawn mower. The garden tool is not
designed for use as a brush cutter. The garden tool is not in-
tended for commercial or industrial use.
Deliver scope (see figure B)
Carefully remove the garden tool from its packaging and
check if the following parts are complete:
– Grass trimmer
– Protection guard
– Operating instructions
When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer.
Product Features (see figure A)
The numbering of the product features refers to the illustra-
tion of the product on the graphics pages.
(1) Adjustable handle
(2) Lock-off button for On/Off switch
(3) On/Off switch
(4) Mains plugA)
(5) Handle-adjustment release
(6) Protection guard
(7) Transport safety
(8) Cable hook
(9) Spool cover
(10) Spool
(11) Hole for line wind-up
(12) Hole for line guiding
(13) Line-feed button
A) Accessories shown or described are not included with the
product as standard. You can find the complete selection of
accessories in our accessories range.
Technical Data
Grass trimmer EasyGrassCut 23 EasyGrassCut 26
Article number 3 600 HC1 H.. 3 600 HC1 J..
Rated power input W 280 280
No-load speed min-1 12500 12500
Cutting line diameter mm 1.6 1.6
Cutting diameter cm 23 26
Cutting spool capacity m 4.0 4.0
Weight according to EPTA‑Proced-
ure 01:2014 kg 1.9 1.9
Protection class / II / II
Serial number see type plate on garden tools
The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V. These specifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models.
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Noise/Vibration Information
3 600 HC1 H.. 3 600 HC1 J..
Noise emission values determined according to EN 50636-2-91.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:
– Sound pressure level dB(A) 76 79
– Sound power level dB(A) 90 92
– Uncertainty K dB = 1.0 = 1.0
Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 50636-2-91
– Vibration emission value ahm/s2< 2.5 < 2.5
– Uncertainty K m/s2= 1.5 = 1.5
Mounting and Operation
Action Figure Page
Product features A 35
Delivery scope B 36
Removing the transport safety C 36
Connecting the shaft D 37
Adjusting the Handle E 37
Mounting the protection guard F 38
Connecting the extension cable
Switching On and Off
G 38
Removing the line spool H 39
Winding line on spool I 39
Mounting the line spool J 40
Line feeding K 40
Maintenance, Cleaning and Stor-
age L 41
Accessories M 41
Assembly
uCaution: Switch the garden tool off and pull the mains
plug before performing any maintenance.
Connect shaft (see figures C and D)
Note: A connected shaft can no longer be dismounted.
Remove the transport safety (7).
Connect the individual parts of the shaft until they can be
heard to engage.
Mounting and adjusting the handle (see figure E)
The handle (1) can be set to different positions. To change
the adjustment, press buttons (5) and move the handle to
the desired position. Release the buttons (5) again so that
the handle can engage.
Mounting the protection guard (see figure F)
Position the protection guard (6) on the trimmer head and
fasten it with the provided screw.
Operation
uPay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the
power source must match the voltage specified on the
rating plate of the machine.
uCaution: Switch the garden tool off and pull the mains
plug before adjusting or cleaning.
uThe cutting line continues to rotate for a few seconds
after the trimmer is switched off. Allow the motor/cut-
ting line to stop rotating before switching on again.
uDo not briefly switch off and on again several times in
a row.
uOnly use Bosch approved cutting elements. Cutting
performance will vary with different cutting elements.
Switching On and Off (see figure G)
To switch on, firstly press the lock-off button (2). Then
press the On/Off switch (3) and keep it pressed.
To switch off, release the On/Off switch (3).
Dismounting the spool, winding up the cutting
line and mounting the spool (see figures J to H)
uRemove the mains plug before replacing the spool.
Press both latches of the spool cover together and remove
the spool cover (9). Afterwards, remove the empty spool
(10).
Cut off approx. 4.0 m line from the refill roll. Slide one end of
the cutting line into the hole for line wind-up (11) in the
spool and wind up the cutting line uniformly and tightly.
Slide the other end of the cutting line through the hole for
line guiding (12) in the trimmer head and mount the spool
back into the trimmer head. Affix the spool by mounting the
spool cover .
Line Feeding (see figure K)
Semi-automatic Line Feeding
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The trimmer is equipped with a semi-automatic feeding sys-
tem. The system feeds 10mm of the line with every press of
the on/off switch (3).
Manual Line Feeding
Press the line-feed button (13), and pull the cutting line out
to the desired length.
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
Garden tool functions
intermittently Extension cable damaged Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Internal wiring of garden tool defective Contact Bosch customer service agent
Garden product la-
bours Grass too high Cut in stages
Garden tool does not
cut Cutting line too short/broken off Manually feed cutting line
Spool empty Replace line spool
Cutting line can no
longer be fed Line inside the spool entangled Inspect the spool, rewind if necessary
Spool empty Refill line spool
Line retracts into spool Cutting line too short/broken off Remove spool – rethread line (see figures H − J)
Line breaks frequently Line inside the spool entangled Remove spool – rewind line (see figures H − J)
Trimmer used incorrectly Only trim with the tip of the line, avoid stones,
walls and other hard objects. Feed the line regu-
larly to maintain full cutting diameter.
Heavy vibrations Cutting line broken
Cutting system damaged
Grass between spool housing and line-feed but-
ton
Grass in hole for line feed
Pull out cutting line with manual feed (see figure
K)
Contact Bosch customer service agent
Disassemble spool cover and remove grass
Remove grass from hole for line feed
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 nameplate
of the 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: [email protected]
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:
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Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: [phone]
www.bosch-pt.com.au
www.bosch-pt.co.nz
Republic of South Africa
Customer service
Hotline: [phone]
Gauteng – BSC Service Centre
35 Roper Street, New Centre
Johannesburg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
KZN – BSC Service Centre
Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Bosch Headquarters
Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Disposal
The product, accessories and packaging should be sorted
for environmental-friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of products into household
waste!
Only for EU countries:
According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation
into national law, products that are no longer usable must be
collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner.
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

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d.c.
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
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

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
Bosch Power Tools F 016 L81 967 | (09.04.2019)

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










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
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
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t
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
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t




t
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
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t
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
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
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t
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t
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t
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t
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





t









t








t










t




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t





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16 | 
t





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t





t









t






t





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t






t






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t







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


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t





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t







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t





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t






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t





t








t

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t




t
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t






t

t

t
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
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t




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t



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
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

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
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


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
t

t
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t

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t


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