BOSCH 450 UniversalRotak Electric Rotary Lawnmower Instruction Manual

BOSCH 450 UniversalRotak Electric Rotary Lawnmower

Product Information

• Product Name: UniversalRotak
• Model Numbers: 450, 460, 470, 490, 550, 580
• Manufacturer: Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
• Manufacturer Address: 70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY
• Website: www.bosch-pt.com
• Product Manual Number: F 016 L94 667 (2023.04)
• Product Manual Date: (21.04.2023)

Safety Instructions

• Keep the power cable away from the cutting blades.
• Read the user manual.
• Warning: Maintain a safe distance from the product when it is operating.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the product.
• Always walk calmly, never run.
• Disconnect the power plug from the socket before collecting leaves.
• Always wear garden gloves when handling or working with sharp blades/tines.
• Electrical connections (power plug and sockets) should be dry and not lying on the ground.
• Ensure that replacement parts are from Bosch.

Technical Specifications

Model| Nominal Power Consumption (W)| Nominal Voltage (V)| Cutting Width (cm)| Grass Box Volume (l)| Weight (kg)
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UniversalRotak 450| 1300| 220 – 240| 35| 40| 13.5
UniversalRotak 460| 1300| 220 – 240| 36| 40| 13.5
UniversalRotak 470| 1400| 230 – 240| 36| 40| 13.5
UniversalRotak 490| 1400| 230 – 240| 36| 40| 13.5
UniversalRotak 550| 1300| 230 – 240| 37| 40| 13.5
UniversalRotak 580| 1400| 220 – 240| 38| 40| 13.5

Product Usage Instructions

1. Ensure that the power plug is disconnected from the socket before starting any maintenance or operation.
2. Read the user manual for detailed instructions on operating the product.
3. Keep a safe distance from the product when it is operating.
4. Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the product.
5. Walk calmly while using the product, do not run.
6. Always wear garden gloves when handling or working with sharp blades.
7. Make sure the electrical connections are dry and not lying on the ground.
8. Use only replacement parts from Bosch.

Note: For troubleshooting or specific maintenance tasks, refer to the user manual.

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 unattended 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 operation. 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 in-structions 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.
• Never allow children, persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience and/or know-ledge and/or people unfamiliar with these instructruc-tions to use the product. Local regualtions may restrict the age of the operator.
• 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 run-ning.
• 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 function-ality to work within optimal parameters, please note the fol-lowing:

• 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 struc-tures 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 imme-diately).

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 ac-tuated by a 30 mA residual current.
• Only use or replace power supply cables for this unit which correspond to the types indicated by the manufac-turer. 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 accord-ance with the operating instructions and be protected against splashed water. The connection must not be in water.
• Always wear gardening gloves when handling or work-ing 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 condi-tion.
• 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 max-imum 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 work-ing near the sharp blades.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure safe work-ing with the product.
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deteriora-tion.
• 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, trim-ming, shredding, etc.
• The garden product is intended for lawn mowing at ground level.

Technical Data

Technical Data|
---|---
Lawnmower| | UniversalRotak

450

| UniversalRotak

460

| UniversalRotak

470

Article number| | 3 600 HB9 005

3 600 HB9 031

| 3 600 HB9 006| 3 600 HB9 007
Rated power input| W| 1300| 1300| 1400
Rated voltage| V| 220 − 240| 220 − 240| 230 − 240
Bowl diameter| cm| 35| 36| 36
Height of cut| mm| 25 − 70| 25 − 70| 25 − 70
Grassbox, capacity| l| 40| 40| 40
Weight according to EPTA‑Procedure 01:2014| kg| 13.5| 13.5| 13.5
Protection class| | / II| / II| / II
Serial number| | see type plate on garden tool
Lawnmower| | UniversalRotak

490

| UniversalRotak

550

| UniversalRotak

580

---|---|---|---|---
Article number| | 3 600 HB9 008| 3 600 HB9 101

3 600 HB9 174

| 3 600 HB9 102

3 600 HB9 175

Rated power input| W| 1400| 1300| 1400
Rated voltage| V| 230 − 240| 230 − 240| 220 − 240
Bowl diameter| cm| 36| 37| 38
Height of cut| mm| 25 − 70| 25 − 70| 25 − 70
Grassbox, capacity| l| 40| 40| 40
Weight according to EPTA‑Procedure 01:2014| kg| 13.5| 13.5| 13.5
Protection class| | / II| / II| / 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 005

3 600 HB9 031

| 3 600 HB9 006| 3 600 HB9 007

Noise emission values determined according to EN 60335-2-77.

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

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

Noise emission values determined according to EN 60335-2-77.

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

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

Mounting and Operation

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Handle assembly| B
Grassbox fitting/removing| C
Setting the height of cut| D
Connecting the extension cable| E
Switching on| F
---|---
Working advice “mowing”| F
Switching off| F
Working Advice| G
Level indicator, grassbox empty/full| H
Blade maintenance/Blade replacement| I
Selecting accessories| J

Troubleshooting

supply system or contact Bosch cus- tomer service agent
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| Grass too long| Max. allowed grass height 30cm on highest height-of-cut setting
Motor protector has activated| Allow motor to cool and increase height of cut
Garden tool functions| Extension cable damaged| Inspect cable, replace if damaged
intermittently| 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 I ).
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)

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

After-Sales Service and Application Service

• Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-ing 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 accessor-ies.
• 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: (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.

Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity

Lawnmower

Article number
We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards.2000/14/EC: 3 600 HB9 0.. Measured sound power level 92 dB(A), guaranteed sound power level 94 dB(A) 3 600 HB9 1.. Measured sound power level 91 dB(A), guaranteed sound power level 94 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:

Declaration of Conformity UKCA

Lawnmower

• UniversalRotak 550
• UniversalRotak 580

Article number

• 3.600.HB9.174
• 3.600.HB9.175

We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards.

Technical file at:
Robert Bosch Ltd. (PT/SOP-GB), Broadwater Park, North Orbital Road, Uxbridge UB9 5HJ, United Kingdom.

• The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
• The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
• The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Regulations 2012
• The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001
• 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

Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001:
Measured sound power level 91 dB(A), guaranteed sound power level 94 dB(A)

• Conformity assessment procedure in accordance with schedule 9. Product category: 32
• Approved body no. 0158, DEKRA Testing and Certification GmbH, Handwerkstr. 15, 70656 Stuttgart, Germany.

• Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH 70538 Stuttgart GERMANY
• www.bosch-pt.com.

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