BOSCH EasyGrassCut 23 Electric Grass Trimmer Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

BOSCH EasyGrassCut 23 Electric Grass Trimmer
Safety Notes
- Explanation of symbols on the machine
- General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Safety Notes for Garden Tool
- Operation
Application
- Electrical Safety
Technical Data
- Mounting and Operation
Assembly
- Operation
Troubleshooting
After-sales Service and Application Service
References
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BOSCH EasyGrassCut 23 Electric Grass Trimmer

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.
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 line.
Not applicable.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Do not use the product in the rain or leave it outdoors when it is raining.

Make sure that bystanders are not injured by foreign objects being hurled away.
Warning: Keep a safe distance from the machine when operating.

Thoroughly inspect the area, for which the garden tool is to be used, for wild animals and pets. Wild animals and pets can be in-jured by the machine during operation. Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects. When using the ma- chine, make sure that no wild animals, pets or small tree stumps are hidden in dense grass.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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 mains-operated (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 ex-plosive 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. Never operate the power tool while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

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 un-plugging 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 out-doors, use an extension cord suit-able 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 re-duces 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 in-attention 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 re-duce 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 energizing 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 in-jury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times, never run. 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. Always wear substantial foot-wear and long trousers while operating the power tool.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and col-lection 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 ap-plication. 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 con-trolled 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. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If dam-aged, 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 per-formed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those in-tended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping sur-faces 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.

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 Notes for Garden Tool

Operation

The operator must use the product in accordance with the regulations. The local conditions must be taken into account. When working, pay atten-tion to other people, especially to children.
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 product. Local regulations may re-strict the age of the operator.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.

Application

When working with the machine, always hold it firmly with both hands and provide for a secure stance. The garden tool is guided more secure with both hands.
Always wait until the machine has come to a complete stop before placing it down.
Never operate the machine with a defective protection guard/cover or without safety device. Ensure that these are properly mounted. Never use the garden tool when incomplete or after unauthorized changes.
Never operate the machine if the cord is damaged or worn.
Never replace non-metallic cutting elements with metal cutting elements.
Never repair the garden tool yourself unless you are qualified to do so.
Other persons and animals should remain or be kept a suitable distance away when using the garden tool. The operator is responsible for third parties in the work area.
Wait until the cutting head has completely stopped before touching it. The cutting head continues to rotate after the trimmer is switched off; a rotating cutting head can cause in-jury.
Work only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the trimmer in bad weather conditions especially when there is a risk of lightning.
Operating the trimmer in wet grass decreases the efficiency of performance.
When transporting, switch the garden tool off and pull the mains plug.
Always ensure a safe working position when working with the trimmer. Always keep your hands and feet at a safe distance from rotating parts.
Take care when placing product on floor, as it may become a trip hazard.
Remove the mains plug before replacing the spool.
Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.
Always wear gloves when cleaning product or replacing cutting means.
Be careful of injuries from the blade used for cutting the cutting line. After feeding cutting line, always re-turn the trimmer to a horizontal working position before switching on.
Switch the garden tool off and remove the plug from the socket:
- Whenever you leave the machine unattended for any period of time
- Before replacing the cutting line
- If the cable is tangled,
- Before cleaning or working on the trimmer
- Before storing the trimmer
Store the product in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children. Do not place other objects on top of the product.

Electrical Safety

Switch the machine off and pull the mains plug before actuating the manual-feed button. This but-ton should only be used in the event of an obstruction of the cut-ting line.
Warning! Switch the product off and pull the mains plug before any maintenance or cleaning. The same applies when the mains cable is dam-aged, cut or entangled.

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 increased 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, cable reels that comply with EN 61242/IEC 61242 or IEC 60884-2-7. 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 extension cord length 30 m or 60 m for a cable reel with 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 ex-tension cables can be dangerous. Extension cable, plug and socket must be of water- tight construction and intended for outdoor use.

For products not sold in GB:
WARNING: For your safety, it is required that the plug attached to the product is connected with the extension cord. The coupling of the extension cord must be protected against splash water, be made of rubber or coated with rubber. The extension cord must be used with a cable strain relief.

Products sold in GB only:
Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an au-thorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

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 tool is intended for domestic use, for trimming grass, weeds and nettles. It is designed for trimming grass growing on slopes, under obstacles and lawn edges that can-not be reached by the lawn mower. The garden tool is not designed for use as a brush cutter. The garden tool is not in-tended for commercial or industrial use.

Deliver scope (see figure B)
Carefully remove the garden tool from its packaging and check if the following parts are complete:

Grass trimmer
Protection guard
Operating instructions

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

Product Features (see figure A)
The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the product on the graphics pages.

Adjustable handle
Lock-off button for On/Off switch
On/Off switch
Mains plug (A)
Handle-adjustment release
Protection guard
Transport safety
Cable hook
Spool cover
Spool
Hole for line wind-up
Hole for line guiding
Line-feed button

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

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Mounting and Operation

Assembly

Caution: Switch the garden tool off and pull the mains plug before performing any maintenance.

Connect shaft (see figures C and D)
Note: A connected shaft can no longer be dismounted. Remove the transport safety (7).
Connect the individual parts of the shaft until they can be heard to engage.

Mounting and adjusting the handle (see figure E)
The handle (1) can be set to different positions. To change the adjustment, press buttons (5) and move the handle to the desired position. Release the buttons (5) again so that the handle can engage.

Mounting the protection guard (see figure F)
Position the protection guard (6) on the trimmer head and fasten it with the provided screw.

Operation

Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the power source must match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the machine.
Caution: Switch the garden tool off and pull the mains plug before adjusting or cleaning.
The cutting line continues to rotate for a few seconds after the trimmer is switched off. Allow the motor/cut-ting line to stop rotating before switching on again.
Do not briefly switch off and on again several times in a row.
Only use Bosch approved cutting elements. Cutting performance will vary with different cutting elements.

Switching On and Off (see figure G)
To switch on, firstly press the lock-off button (2). Then press the On/Off switch (3) and keep it pressed.

To switch off, release the On/Off switch (3).
Dismounting the spool, winding up the cutting line and mounting the spool (see figures J to H)

Remove the mains plug before replacing the spool.

Press both latches of the spool cover together and remove the spool cover (9). Afterwards, remove the empty spool (10).
Cut off approx. 4.0 m line from the refill roll. Slide one end of the cutting line into the hole for line wind-up (11) in the spool and wind up the cutting line uniformly and tightly. Slide the other end of the cutting line through the hole for line guiding (12) in the trimmer head and mount the spool back into the trimmer head. Affix the spool by mounting the spool cover .

Line Feeding (see figure K)
Semi-automatic Line Feeding
The trimmer is equipped with a semi-automatic feeding system. The system feeds 10 mm of the line with every press of the on/off switch (3).

Manual Line Feeding
Press the line-feed button (13), and pull the cutting line out to the desired length.

Troubleshooting

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After-sales Service and Application Service

www.bosch-garden.com
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 re-pair.
Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com

Ireland
Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: (01) 4666700
Fax: (01) 4666888

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center

Inside Australia:
Phone: (01300) 307044
Fax: (01300) 307045
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: (0800) 543353
Fax: (0800) 428570
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: +61 3 95415555

www.bosch-pt.com.au
www.bosch-pt.co.nz
Republic of South Africa

Customer service
Hotline: (011) 6519600
Gauteng – BSC Service Centre
35 Roper Street, New Centre

Johannesburg
Tel.: (011) 4939375
Fax: (011) 4930126
E-mail: bsctools@icon.co.za
KZN – BSC Service Centre
Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street

Pinetown
Tel.: (031) 7012120
Fax: (031) 7012446
E-mail: bsc.dur@za.bosch.com
Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
Democracy Way, Prosperity Park

Milnerton
Tel.: (021) 5512577
Fax: (021) 5513223
E-mail: bsc@zsd.co.za
Bosch Headquarters
Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: (011) 6519600
Fax: (011) 6519880
E-mail: rbsa-hq.pts@za.bosch.com

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