BOSCH UniversalRotak 650 Electric Lawn Mower Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Bosch

Table of Contents

BOSCH UniversalRotak 650 Electric Lawn Mower
Product Information: Bosch UniversalRotak 650 Lawnmower
Product Usage Instructions
Explanation of symbols on the machine
Operation
Maintenance
Technical Data
Troubleshooting
EU Declaration of Conformity
References
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BOSCH UniversalRotak 650 Electric Lawn Mower

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Product Information: Bosch UniversalRotak 650 Lawnmower

The Bosch UniversalRotak 650 is a powerful electric lawnmower designed for home use. It has a cutting width of 42cm, and a powerful motor with a power output of 1700W. The lawnmower is designed for easy operation and maintenance, with an ergonomic handle and a lightweight design.

Technical Specifications

Sachnummer: 3 600 HB9 401 / 3 600 HB9 471
Power Output: 1700W
Operating Voltage: 220-240V
Cutting Width: 42cm
Cutting Height: 20-70mm
Grass Box Capacity: 50L
Weight: 18.5kg
Noise Level: 85dB(A)
Vibration Level: <2.5 m/s2

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the Bosch UniversalRotak 650 lawnmower, please read all safety warnings and instructions carefully. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the controls and proper use of the product.

Safety Notes

Keep the power cord away from the cutting blades.
Always wear garden gloves when handling or working near the sharp blades/tines.
Children should be supervised when in the vicinity of the product.
Always walk slowly and never run while using the product.
Keep a safe distance from the product when it is in operation.

Electric Safety

Ensure that the power cable connections (plug and sockets) are dry and not lying on the ground.
Disconnect the power plug from the socket before any maintenance or cleaning.

Maintenance

Only use Bosch replacement parts for any required repairs.
Always wear garden gloves when handling or working near the sharp blades.
Make sure that the lawnmower is switched off and unplugged before any maintenance or cleaning.

Operation

Make sure that the grass box is securely attached before operation.
Always walk slowly and never run while using the product.
If the lawnmower becomes clogged, turn off and unplug the product before removing any blockages.
If the motor is working too hard, turn off and unplug the product before checking for any issues.
If you need to change the blade, see instructions with diagram on page 6 (Bild H).

Troubleshooting

If the grass is too long, contact Bosch customer service for assistance.
If the motor protection has activated, check for blockages and remove them. If the problem persists, contact Bosch customer service for assistance.
If the motor is working too hard, check that the blade is installed correctly and that the blade nut/screw is tightened to 22 Nm.
If there are strong vibrations or shaking, check that the blade nut/screw is tightened to 22 Nm. If the problem persists, contact Bosch customer service for assistance.

Kundendienst und Anwendungsberatung
If you need more information or assistance with the Bosch UniversalRotak 650 lawnmower, contact Bosch customer service at:

Tel.: (0711) 400 40 480
Fax: (0711) 400 40 482
E-Mail: kundenberatung.ew@de.bosch.com

For more service addresses, visit www.bosch- pt.com/serviceaddresses

Disposal:
Dispose of the product and packaging according to local regulations.

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 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 unat-tended for any period. Keep the supply flexible cord away from the cutting blades.
Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them. The blades continue to rotate after the machine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury.
Do not use the product in the rain or leave it outdoors when it is raining.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Keep supply flexible cord away from cutting means.
Do not use a high-pressure washer or a garden hose to clean the machine.
Carefully check the area where the tool is to be used for wildlife and pets. Wildlife and pets may be injured while the machine is in opera-tion. Thoroughly check the working area and remove any stones, sticks, wires, bones and foreign objects. When using the machine, ensure that no wildlife, pets or small tree stumps are hidden in the dense grass.

Operation

Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product. Local regulations may re-strict the age of the operator. When not in use store the product out of reach of children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
Never work while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
The user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Do not wear open rubber shoes or sandals when using the product. Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers. Do not use barefoot.
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 inspect 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 artificial light.
Avoid mowing in bad weather conditions especially when there is a risk of lightning.
Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where feasible.
Walk, never run.
Never operate the machine with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices, for example deflectors and/or grass catchers in place.
We would advise you to wear ear protection for your own convenience.
Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine

Working on banks can be dangerous:

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 towards you.
Wait until the blades stop 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 starting or switching on the motor.
Switch on the motor according to the instructions with feet well away from rotating parts.
Do not put hands or feet near or under 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.
When storing, make sure that all 4 wheels of the garden tool stand on the ground/floor.
Only lift the garden tool with the carrying handle. Use the carrying handle with care.
Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized modifications can impair the safety of your machine, lead to increased noise and vibrations, and poor performance.
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.

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 maximum cut-ting height.
Collect leaves from your lawn only.
Before collecting leaves inspect the area where the ma-chine is to be used and keep people, pets, glass structures 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 change the blade as necessary.
If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).

Connecting to the mains

The voltage indicated on the rating plate must correspond to the voltage of the power source.
Only use this product when connected into a socket which is protected by a circuit-breaker 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 cord or extension cord, 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 blade/tines.

Electrical Safety
Warning! Switch the product off and pull the mains plug before any maintenance or cleaning. The same applies when the mains cable is damaged, cut or entangled.

The blade/tines continues to rotate for a few seconds after the machine is switched off.
Caution do not touch the rotating blade/tines.

Your product 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). Contact your Bosch Service Centre for details. If in doubt contact a qualified electrician or the nearest Bosch Service Centre.

For 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 condition.
If the supply cable on the product is damaged, it must only be replaced by a Bosch Service Centre. Only use approved extension cables.
Use only extension cords, cables, leads and cable reels that comply with EN 61242/IEC 61242 or IEC 60884-2-7 and are of type H05VV-F or H05RN-F.
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 length 30 m for a Cord Extension Set or maximum length of 60 m for a Cable Reel with Residual Cur-rent 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 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.

Maintenance

Always wear gardening gloves when handling or working near the sharp blades.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure safe working with the product.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
Inspect the product 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 storing, make sure that the product is clean and free of residue. If necessary, clean with a soft dry brush.

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.

Intended Use
The garden product is intended for domestic lawn mowing.
The garden product is not intended for hedge cutting, trimming, shredding, etc.
The garden product is intended for lawn mowing at ground level.

Technical Data

Article number| | 3 600 HB9 401
3 600 HB9 471
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Rated power input| W| 1700
Rated voltage| V| 220 − 240
Bowl diameter| cm| 42
Height of cut| mm| 25 − 80
Grassbox, capacity| l| 50
Weight according to EPTA‑Procedure 01:2014| kg| 18.5
Protection class| | / II
Serial number| | see type plate on garden tool

The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V. These specifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models. All values in this manual are measured for usage below or equal to 2000 meters above nominal sea level.

Noise/Vibration Information

3 600 HB9 401
3 600 HB9 471
Noise emission values determined according to EN 60335-2-77.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:

Sound pressure level	dB(A)	85
Sound power level	dB(A)	93
Uncertainty K	dB	1

Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 60335-2-77

Vibration emission value ah	m/s2	< 2.5
Uncertainty K	m/s2	1.5

Mounting and Operation

Delivery scope	A	159

Unfolding the handle
Handle assembly| B| 160
Grassbox fitting/removing| C| 161
Setting the height of cut| D| 162
Switching on| E| 163
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Working advice “mowing”| E| 163
Switching off| E| 163
Working Advice| F| 164
Level indicator, grassbox empty/full| G| 165
Blade maintenance/Blade replacement| H| 166
Selecting accessories| I| 166

Troubleshooting

Motor refuses to start	Power turned off	Turn power on
Mains socket faulty	Use another socket
Extension cable damaged	Check the cable and if damaged, have it replaced by

an electrician or at the Bosch Service Center.
Fuse faulty / blown| If fuse blows continuously, please check your electricity supply system or contact Bosch customer service agent
Grass too long| Max. allowed grass height 30 cm on highest height-of-cut setting
Motor protector has activated| Allow motor to cool and increase height of cut
Garden tool functions intermittently| Extension cable damaged| Check the cable and if damaged, have it replaced by an electrician or at the Bosch Service Center.
| Internal wiring of garden tool defective| Contact Bosch customer service agent
Motor protector has activated| Allow motor to cool and increase height of cut
Machine leaves ragged| Height of cut too low| Increase height of cut
finish and/or Motor labours| Cutting blade blunt| Replace cutting blade (see figure H ).
Possible clogging| Check underneath the garden product and clear out as necessary (always wear protective gloves)
Blade fitted upside down| Refit blade correctly
Blade not rotating while garden product switched on| Cutting blade obstructed

| Switch off garden product

Clear obstruction (always wear protective gloves)

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Blade nut/bolt loose| Tighten blade nut/bolt (22 Nm)
Excessive vibrations/ noise| Blade nut/bolt loose| Tighten blade nut/bolt (22 Nm)
Cutting blade damaged| Replace cutting blade (see figure H ).

After-Sales Service and Application
Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on spare parts at:
www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you with any questions about our products and their accessories.
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.
Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
You can find further service addresses at: www.bosch- pt.com/serviceaddresses

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.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Lawnmower
Article number
We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards.
UniversalRotak 650
3 600 HB9 401
3 600 HB9 471
2006/42/EC
2014/30/EU
2011/65/EU
2000/14/EC
EN 60335-1: 2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019
+A2:2019+A14:2019
EN 60335-2-77:2010
EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020
EN 55014-2:2015
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019
EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019
EN IEC 63000:2018

2000/14/EC: Measured sound power level 93 dB(A), guaranteed sound power level 96 dB(A)
Conformity assessment procedure in accordance with annex VI. Product category: 32

Notified body: DEKRA Testing and Certification GmbH, Handwerkstr. 15, 70656 Stuttgart, Germany, Nr. 0158
Technical file at Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, PT/ECS,
70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY
Henk Becker
Chairman of Executive
Management
Helmut Heinzelmann
Head of Product Certification
Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, 70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY
Stuttgart, 23.01.2023