BOSCH UniversalRotak 450 Garden Mains Lawn Mower User Manual

BOSCH UniversalRotak 450 Garden Mains Lawn Mower

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

• Allgemeiner Gefahrenhinweis.
• Read the instruction manual.
• Make sure that bystanders are not injured by foreign objects being thrown away.
• Warning: Keep a safe distance from 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 the plug from the 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 of electric shock hazards.
• Keep the 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 instructions to use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. When not in use store the product out of reach of children.
• Erlauben Sie Kindern, Personen mit eingeschränkten physischen, sensorischen oder geistigen Fähigkeiten oder mangelnder Erfahrung und/oder mangelndem Wis-sen und/oder mit diesen Anweisungen nicht vertrauten Personen niemals, das Produkt zu benutzen. Nationale Vorschriften beschränken möglicherweise das Alter des Bedieners.
• 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.
• 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 in 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 of electric shock hazards.

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

• Die Spannung der Stromquelle muss mit den Angaben auf dem Typenschild des Produkts übereinstimmen.
• Only use this product when connected to a socket that 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 the water.
• Always wear gardening gloves when handling or working near sharp blades/tines.

Electrical Safety

• Warning! Switch the product off and pull the mains plug before any maintenance or cleaning. The same applies when the main cable is damaged, cut, or entangled.
• The blade/tines continue 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
• The maximum length of 30 m for a Cord Extension Set or a maximum length of 60 m for a Cable Reel with a 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 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 understanding 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|
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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 the type plate on the 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 the type plate on the 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

UniversalRotak 450 460 470

• 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:
• Sound pressure level dB(A) 78 78 78
• Sound power level dB(A) 92 92 92
• Uncertainty K dB =1.0 =1.0 =1.0
• 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 < 2.5 < 2.5
• Uncertainty K m/s2 =2.0 =2.0 =2.0

UniversalRotak 490 550 580

• 3 600 HB9 008 3 600 HB9 101
  • 3 600 HB9 174
• 3 600 HB9 102
  • 3 600 HB9 175
• 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) 78 78 78
• Sound power level dB(A) 92 92 92
• Uncertainty K dB =1.0 =1.0 =1.0
• 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 < 2.5 < 2.5
• Uncertainty K m/s2 =2.0 =2.0 =2.0

Mounting and Operation

FIG-19](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/BOSCH- UniversalRotak-450-Garden-MainsLawn-Mower-FIG-19.jpg)
Grassbox fitting/removing| C
Setting the height of the cut| D
Connecting the extension cable| E
Action| Figure
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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

electricity supply system or contact the Bosch customer service agent
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 | Grass too long| Max. allowed grass height 30cm on highest height-of-cut setting
The motor protector has activated| Allow the motor to cool and increase the height of the cut
Garden tool functions| Extension cable damaged| Inspect cable, and replace if damaged
intermittently| Internal wiring of garden tool defective| Contact Bosch customer service agent
The motor protector has activated| Allow the motor to cool and increase the height of the cut
Machine leaves ragged| The height of the cut is too low| Increase the height of the cut
finish and/or Motor labours| Cutting blade blunt| Replace the 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 the 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 the cutting blade (see Figure I ).

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• Typenschild des Produkts an.
• 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
• Weitere Serviceadressen finden Sie under: www.bosch-pt.com/serviceaddresses

Disposal

• The product, accessories, and packaging should be sorted for environmentally 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 comply with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards.
• 2000/14/EC: Measured sound power level 92 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

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

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