BOSCH UniversalRotak 650 Lawn Mower Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

BOSCH UniversalRotak 650 Lawn Mower
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Notes
Operation
Electrical Safety
Maintenance
Technical Data
Noise/Vibration Information
Troubleshooting
After-Sales Service and Application
Assembly
References
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BOSCH UniversalRotak 650 Lawn Mower

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Specifications

Product: UniversalRotak 650
Sachnummer: 3 600 HB9 401
Power : 1700 W
Voltage : 220 – 240 V
Cutting width : 42 cm
Cutting height: 20 – 70 mm
Grass box capacity: 50 l
Weight : 18.5 kg
Protection class : II
Noise level : 85 dB(A)
Vibration values: < 2.5 m/s2 (ah), 1.5 m/s2 (K)

Product Usage Instructions

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!

Electric Safety

Keep the power cord away from the cutting blades.
Always unplug the machine before connecting or disconnecting any parts.
Ensure that cable connections are dry and not lying on the ground.

General Safety Precautions

Keep a safe distance from the product when it is in operation.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the product.
Always walk calmly, never run.
Always wear gardening gloves when handling or working near the sharp blades or tines.

Maintenance

Always wear gardening gloves when handling or working near the sharp blades.
Ensure that replacement parts are from Bosch.

Assembly and Operation
Refer to the provided images on pages A to I for assembly and operation instructions.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Solution
Grass too long	Contact Bosch customer service
Motor protection has activated	Change the blade (see image H)
Motor is working heavily	Check if the blade is mounted correctly and tighten

the blade
nut/screw (22 Nm)
Blade is mounted incorrectly| Mount the blade in the correct orientation
Blade nut/screw is loose| Tighten the blade nut/screw (22 Nm)
Strong vibrations/noise| Change the blade (see image H)

FAQ

Q: Where can I find additional service addresses?
You can find additional service addresses at www.bosch- pt.com/serviceaddresses.
Q: How can I contact the application support team?
You can contact the application support team at Tel.: (0711) 400 40 480, Fax: (0711) 400 40 482, or E-Mail: kundenberatung.ew@de.bosch.com.

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 com-pletely 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.
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 instructions to use the product. Local regulations 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 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 imme-diately).

Connecting to the mains

The voltage of the power source must correspond with the data on the type plate of the product.
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 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 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 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

u 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.

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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

Lawnmower

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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

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Mounting and Operation
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Troubleshooting

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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.
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.

Assembly

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