BOSCH 18V-10 Advanced Shear Extension Pole Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Safety Notes
Explanation of symbols
Product description and specifications
Technical Data
Operation
Maintenance and Service
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AdvancedShear 18V-10
Extension Pole

BOSCH 18V-10 Advanced Shear Extension Pole

Original instructions

Safety Notes

This manual has been written specifically for the use of the AdvancedShear 18V-10 Extension Pole.
Before using the AdvancedShear 18V-10, read the AdvancedShear 18V-10 operating instructions for instructions on how to use and care for the AdvancedShear 18V-10, for example, the general power safety instructions, hedge trimmer safety instructions, grass and shrub shear safety instructions.

Explanation of symbols

| General hazard safety alert.
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| 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.
| Do not expose to rain.
| Warning: The blade continues to move after the product is switched off.
| Keep hands away from blade.
| Wear eye and head protection.
| Wear hand protection.
| Wear slip-resistant footwear.
| WARNING: Disconnect battery before maintenance.
| Keep sufficient distance to electric power lines.
| Only use the battery charger indoors.

Extended-reach hedge trimmer safety warnings

To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the extended-reach hedge trimmer near any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
Always use two hands when operating the extendedreach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended-reach hedge trimmer with both hands to avoid loss of control.
Always use head protection when operating the extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling debris can result in serious personal injury.

Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the Battery Pack

Do not open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuiting.
Protect the battery against heat (e.g., against continuous intense sunlight), fire,
water, and moisture. There is a risk of explosion.
When not using the machine, keep the battery not in use away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that could cause bridging of the terminals. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery pack, vapours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system.
Only use the battery with products from the manufacturer. This is the only way in which you can protect the battery against dangerous overload.
The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally.
An internal short circuit may occur, causing the battery to burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
Do not short-circuit the battery. There is a risk of explosion.
Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a soft, clean and dry brush.
Charge the machine only with the supplied battery charger.

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.

Symbol	Meaning
Movement direction
Reaction direction
Weight
Starting
Stopping
Permitted action
Prohibited action
CLICK!	Audible noise
Accessories/Spare parts

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
The AdvancedShear 18V-10 extension pole is for use only with the AdvancedShear 18V-10 near the ground for cutting edges and shrubs.

Product Features (see figure A)

Lock-off button for On/Off switch
LED for lock-off
Grass shear blade
Release button for blade attachment
On/Off switch
Shrub shear blade
Battery
Battery charger a) (country-specific)
Battery port
Release
Product holder
Button for rotating the product
Button for rotating the head
Extension Pole
Handle
Auxiliary handle

a) Accessories shown or described are not included with the product as standard. You can find the complete selection of accessories in our accessories range.

Technical Data

E xtension Pole (F 016 800 608)| | AdvancedShear 18V-10 Extension Pole
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Article number| | F 016 L78 884
Rated voltage| V | 18
Blade length| mm| −
Blade width| mm| 100
Tooth opening| mm| −
Max. extension length| cm| 115
WeightA)| kg| 1.2
Serial number| | See serial number (type plate) on the machine
Recommended ambient temperature during charging| °C| +10… +35
Permitted ambient temperature during operationB) and storage| °C| -20… +50
Battery type| | PBA 18V…W-. 1.5 Ah, 2.0 Ah, 2.5 Ah, 3.0 Ah, 4.0 Ah, 5.0 Ah, 6.0 Ah
Running time at no-load| | up to 85 minutes

A) Depends on battery in use
B) Limited performance at temperatures < 0 °C
The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V. These specifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models.

Noise/Vibration Information

Grass shear
Measured sound values determined according to EN 50636-2-94.
Typically the A-weighted sound pressure level of the product is less than 70 dB(A).
Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 50636-2-94:
ah < 2.5 m/s2 , K = 1.5 m/s2.
Hedge trimmer
Noise emission values determined according to EN 62841-4-2.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:
Sound pressure level 59 dB(A); sound power level 80 dB(A). Uncertainty K = 3 dB.
Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 62841-4-2:
ah < 2.5 m/s2, K = 1.5 m/s2.

Operation

Anti Blocking
If the blade stalls on a tough material, the load of the motor increases. The intelligent micro-electronics senses this overload condition and repeatedly reverses the motor, in order to prevent stalling and to cut the branch through.
This audible reversing cut action continues for up to 3 s.
After cutting through, the garden product continues in its normal mode, or in case the overload condition continues, the blades automatically stop in the open position (e.g. in case a piece of metal fence accidentally blocks the garden
product).

Grass shear incl. extension pole (see figures B and E)

The extension pole is designed only for use with the grass shear at waist level and a secondary use for the shrub shear for overhead reach.
Before mounting or dismounting the grass shear, make sure that you have attached the blade guard to the grass shear.

Slide the grass shear (3) upward until you hear the “click”.
Insert the battery (7) into the battery port (9).
To dismount the grass shear (3), press the release (10) on the extension pole and slide the grass shear (3) out.

Recommended times
Cut hedges with deciduous leaves in June and October.
Cut evergreen hedges in April and August.
Cut conifer and other fast growing shrubs approx. every six weeks from May onwards.
Trimming edges (only grass shear) (see figures C, I and J)
Rotate the product by 90° left or right to the vertical position for cutting edges.
Guide the product along the edge of the lawn. Prevent the blade from coming into contact with paved paths, stones or garden walls because this significantly reduces the lifetime of the blade.
After use, mount the blade guard.

Cutting hedges (only shrub shear) (see figures D, G and H)

Make sure that the product is switched off when removing cut-off material or during maintenance. Unintentional switching on may cause serious injury.

Before cutting, check the hedge/shrub for foreign objects e. g. wire fences.
Cut stems up to 8 mm in thickness. When cutting, move the product steadily along the line of cut, so that stems are fed directly into the cutter blades. The double edge of the cutting blade enables cutting to either direction, or with a side to side motion.
After use, mount the blade guard.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance, Cleaning and Storage

Before any work on the garden product itself (e. g. maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during transport and storage, remove the battery from the garden product. There is danger of injury when unintentionally actuating the On/Off switch.
For safe and proper working, always keep the product clean.

Do not place other objects on the garden product.
To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep the product and the ventilation slots clean.
Never spray the product with water.
Never immerse the product in water.
Store the product in a secure, dry place, out of the reach of children.
Do not place other objects on the product.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure safe working with the product.
Inspect the product and replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch-approved.

Battery Maintenance
Use the following procedures to enable optimum usage of the battery:
– Protect the battery against moisture and water.
– Store the machine and battery only within a temperature range between –20 °C and 50 °C . As an example, do not leave the battery in the car in summer.
– The battery must not be stored within the product but stored separately.
– Do not leave the battery in the product in direct sunlight.
– The ideal storage condition for the battery is 5 °C.
– Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a soft, clean and dry brush.
A significantly reduced working period after charging indicates that the battery is used and must be replaced.

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 recommended lithium-ion batteries are subject to legislation on the transport of dangerous goods. The user can transport the batteries by road without further requirements.
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.
Dispatch battery packs only when the housing is undamaged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging. Please also observe the possibility of more detailed national regulations.

Disposal
Products, rechargeable batteries, accessories and packaging are to be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

Do not dispose of rechargeable batteries/batteries into household waste!

Only for EU countries:
According to European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national law, power tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed must be collected separately and be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. According to European Directive 2006/66/EG re- chargeable batteries that are defect or no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly 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.

Rechargeable batteries/batteries:
Li-Ion:
Please refer to the notice in section Transport (see “Transport”, page 10).

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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