BOSCH L94533 Easy Prune Instruction Manual

BOSCH L94533 Easy Prune

Safety Notes

Explanation of symbols

• Read instruction manual.
• General hazard safety alert.
• Keep hands away from blade.
• Do not use the product in the rain or leave it outdoors when it is raining.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

• Work area safety

  • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
  • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
  • Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

• Electrical safety

  • Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

  • Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,
    such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

  • Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

  • Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

  • When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

  • If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

• Personal safety

  • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
    Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

  • Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

  • Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

  • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

  • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

  • If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

  • Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

• Power tool use and care

  • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

  • Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

  • Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

  • Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

  • Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

  • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

  • Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
    Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

  • Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

• Battery tool use and care

  • Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
    A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

  • Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

  • When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another.
    Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

  • Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

  • Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

  • Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.

  • Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Safety Warnings for Cordless Secateurs

• This tool is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the tool by a person responsible for their safety.
  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the tool.

• Minors should never be allowed to operate the tool; it should never be left unattended and when not in use should be stored in a locked place out of the reach of children.

• Don’t use the tool or perform battery charging operations in the rain.

• Don’t leave the tool in rain or wet locations.

• Keep bystanders well away from your work area.

• Be careful not to catch foreign matter between the blades. Remove the foreign matter from the blades.

• Take care, avoid cutting electrical wires that may be hidden.

• Keep your free hand away from the cutting area.
  Never touch the blades. They are very sharp and you may cut yourself.

• Be vigilant when operating to ensure that the fingers on the hand used to hold or move twigs to be pruned are not exposed to the cutting blade.

• Do not force the tool to make it cut. You could slip and injure yourself or cut something else unintentionally.

• Always check the blades carefully before operation.

• Handle the blades with extreme care to prevent cuts or injury from the blades.

• Operate the safety lock after each use and before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

• Always wear protective gloves when using, adjusting or cleaning the tool

• Only use the tool for its intended use (see “Intended Use”, page 13).
  Protect the power tool against heat, e.g. against continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and moisture. There is a risk of explosion

Safety Warnings for Battery Chargers

• Never allow children, persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience and/or knowledge and/or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the battery charger. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• Supervise children at all times. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
• Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture. Penetration of water in the battery charger increases the risk of an electric shock.
• Keep the charger clean. Contamination can lead to danger of an electric shock.
• Before each use check the battery charger and USB cable. If damage is detected, do not use the battery charger. Never open the battery charger yourself. All repairs must be performed by a Bosch Service Centre.
• Damaged battery chargers and USB cables increase the risk of an electric shock.
• Do not operate the battery charger on flammable surfaces (e. g., paper, textiles, etc.) or surroundings. The heating of the battery charger during the charging process can pose a fire hazard.
• Damage to the machine may cause vapours to be emitted.
• Ventilate the area and seek medical attention in case of discomfort. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system.

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.

Product description and specifications

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Please observe the illustrations at the end of this operating manual.

Intended Use
This tool is intended for domestic use in pruning branches and plants with a thickness up to 25 mm (20 mm in hardwood).

Delivery Scope
Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check if the following parts are complete:

• EasyPrune
• Micro USB cable
• Operating instructions

When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the product on the graphics pages.

1. Replaceable blade
2. Lower blade
3. Wire cutter
4. Spring
5. Micro USB socket
6. Safety lock
7. Battery charge-control indicator
8. Blade screw
9. Micro USB connector
10.  Bushing for fastening of blades
    The accessories illustrated or described are not included as standard delivery. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program.

Technical Data

Noise/Vibration Information

Measured sound values determined according to EN 62841-1.

• Typically the A‑weighted sound pressure level of the product is lower than 70 dB(A).
• Overall vibrational values ah vector sum of three directions) and uncertainty K determined according EN 62841-1: ah = 2.5 m/s2, K = 1.5 m/s2.
• The vibration level and noise emission value given in these instructions have been measured in accordance with a standardised measuring procedure and may be used to compare power tools. They may also be used for a preliminary estimation of vibration and noise emissions.
• The stated vibration level and noise emission value represent the main applications of the power tool. However, if the power tool is used for other applications, with different application tools or is poorly maintained, the vibration level and noise emission value may differ. This may significantly increase the vibration and noise emissions over the total working period.
• To estimate vibration and noise emissions accurately, the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually being used should also be taken into account.
• This may significantly reduce vibration and noise emissions over the total working period.
• Implement additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration, such as servicing the power tool and application tools, keeping their hands warm, and organising workflows correctly.

Starting Operation

• Use only the chargers listed in the technical data. Only these battery chargers are matched to the lithium-ion battery of your product.

Battery Charging (see figure A)

Note: The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery before using your tool for the first time.

• The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure does not cause damage to the battery.
• The Lithium-Ion battery is protected against deep discharging.
• When the battery is discharged, the tool stops the
• power-assisted cutting and works in manual mode at all cutting diameters.
• The battery needs to be recharged when the battery chargecontrol indicator (7) briefly flashes red during a cut.
• Connect the USB connector from the micro USB cable to a power source and insert the micro USB connector (9) into the micro USB socket (5) on top of the handle. Charging starts as soon as both connectors are inserted.
• The Micro USB socket (5) can only be accessed when the safety lock (6) is locked.
• The battery charge-control indicator (7) indicates the charging progress. The indicator slowly flashes green during charge process. When the battery charge-control indicator lights up green continuously, the battery is fully charged.
• During the charging procedure, the handle of the machine warms up. This is normal.
• Disconnect the battery charger from the mains supply when charging process ends.

Battery charge-control indicator
The battery charge-control indicator (7) indicates the charge condition of the battery while in operation.

Charging Guide
Please charge before use.

Charge-control indicator will flash red if:

• Charger is damaged
• Incorrect charger is installed
• The tool has overload protection software. If the software is activated, the tool will lock to prevent damage. To reset the protection software, connect the charger. Before re-use, we recommend to fully charge the tool until the charge-control indicator is continuously green.

Operation

Unlocking (see figure B1)

Locking
After usage, close the handles and engage the safety lock (6) by pushing it forward. Always keep in locked position, when not in use.

Gripping position (see figures B2–B4)
Grip the tool at the front, as shown. Do not grip the tool towards the back of the handles or with finger(s) between the handles.

Power-assisted cutting (see figure B)

This tool provides power-assisted cutting. It is operated like a pair of manual secateurs and will cut in manual mode without power-assisted cutting until a certain branch diameter is reached. The tool will start power-assisted cutting when cutting above this branch diameter by starting the integrated motor. Noise development while power-assisted cutting is active, is normal. Power-assist feature is only active as long as gripping force is exerted on the handles. If no force is exerted onto the handles, the tool stops. Deactivate the safety lock (6) by pushing it back. The tool will open and is now ready for use.

Working Advice

Pruning tips (see figures C1–C10)

Never operate the tool in an awkward posture. This may cause serious injury.
Keep your free hand away from the cutting area. Never touch the blades. They are very sharp and you may cut yourself.

• C1 Always wear protective gloves while pruning.
• C2 Never cut too close to the stem so the wound can heal properly.
• C3 Always make the cut about 8 mm from the bud.
• C4 The cut should slope away from the bud so the rain can run off.
• C5 If you remove an entire stem, cut back to the point where it branched.
• C6 Never push the blade of the pruner into the ground to cut root suckers.
• C7 Cut branches one by one as shown.
• C8 Remove overcrowds or crossing stems.
• C9 Remove thin or weak growth.
• C10 Always remove dead, damaged and diseased branches.

Troubleshooting

The following table provides common troubleshooting information. The battery- charge control indicator provides additional information that can be used to identify a malfunction or problem.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance, Cleaning and Storage

• For safe and proper working, always keep the product clean.
• Always wear protective gloves when using, adjusting or cleaning the tool

If the battery is no longer working, please contact an authorised after-sales service agent for Bosch power tools. The spring (4) located between the handles is NOT exchangeable and SHOULD NOT be removed. Failure to follow this warning may lead to serious injury.

Changing the blade (see figures D1–D4)

Replacement blade: F 016 800 475
Unlock the tool using safety lock (6).
Use Allen key provided with replacement blade to remove the blade screw (8) and bushing (10) together, and thus release the blade. Insert new blade (1) as shown. Now, insert bushing (10) together with screw (8) and tighten using Allen key.

After oruning/storage
Clean the exterior of tool thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or polishes. Remove all debris.
Always lubricate the cutting blade with protective spray before storage.
Store the tool in a secure, dry place out of reach of children with the safety lock (6) engaged. Do not leave the tool outside, when not in use. Do not place other objects on top of the tool

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

Transport
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. The batteries are suitable for road-transport by the user without further restrictions. When shipping by third parties (e.g.: by air transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labelling must be observed. For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required.

Disposal
The product, batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentalfriendly recycling.
Do not dispose of the product and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste!

Only for EU countries:
According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EU, products that are no longer usable, and according to the European Guideline 2006/66/EC, defective or used battery packs/ batteries, must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.

Battery packs/batteries:

Li-ion:
Please observe the notes in the section on transport (see “Transport”, page 17).

Integrated batteries may only be removed for disposal by a qualified repair person. Opening the housing shell can damage or destroy the product.
Before you can remove the battery from the product, you will need to run the product until the battery is completely discharged. Unscrew the screws on the housing and remove the housing shell in order to remove the battery. To prevent a short circuit, disconnect the connectors on the battery one at a time and then isolate the poles. Even when fully discharged, the battery still contains a residual capacity which can be released in case of a short circuit.

Only for United Kingdom:
According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

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