Bosch 12-23 Electric Grass Trimmer Instructions

Bosch 12-23 Electric Grass Trimmer

Safety Notes

Warning:  Read these instructions carefully, and be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine. Please keep the instructions safe for later use!

Explanation of symbols

• General hazard safety alert.
• Read the instruction manual.
• Pay attention that bystanders are not injured by foreign
• objects were thrown from the machine.
• Warning: Keep a safe distance from the machine when operating. Not applicable.
• Remove battery before adjusting or cleaning, and before leaving the machine unattended for any period.
• Wear eye and ear protection.
• Do not work in the rain or leave the trimmer outdoors whilst it is raining.
• Beware of thrown or flying objects at bystanders.
• Warning: Keep a safe distance from the machine when operating.

Operation

• This machine 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 the use of the machine by a per- son responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the trimmer. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. When not in use, store the trimmer out of reach of children.
• Never operate the trimmer with missing or broken guards or shields or without guards or shields in position.
• Before using the machine and after impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair if necessary.
• Never operate the product when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medicine.
• Always wear long heavy trousers, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short trousers, or sandals, and never work barefoot.
• Wear safety eye protection and ear defenders when operating the machine.
• Never operate the trimmer with missing or broken guards or shields or without guards or shields in position.
• Before using the machine and after impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair if necessary.
• Never operate the product when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medicine.
• Always wear long heavy trousers, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short trousers, or sandals, and never work barefoot.
• Wear safety eye protection and ear defenders when operating the machine.
• Switch off when transporting the trimmer to and from the area to be worked on.
• Switch on the motor only when the hands and feet are away from the cutting means.
• Do not put hands or feet near the cutting system.
• Remove battery before blade change.
• Never fit metal cutting elements to this trimmer.
• Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.
• Has the trimmer been repaired only by an authorized customer service agent?
• Always ensure that the ventilation slots are kept clear of debris.
• Remove the battery:
  • whenever you leave the machine unattended for any period of time
  • before replacing the blade
  • before cleaning or working on the trimmer
• Store the machine in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children. Do not place other objects on top of the machine.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.
• Do not operate the machine without the trimmer attachment fitted.
• Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the Battery
• Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting the battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into machines that have the switch on can cause accidents.
• Use only Bosch battery packs intended specifically for the machine. The use  of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• Do not open the battery. The danger  of short-circuiting.
• Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and moisture. The danger of explosion.
• When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal ob- jects 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.
• In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapors may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek medical help in case of complaints . The vapors can irritate the respiratory system.
• Use the battery only in conjunction with your Bosch product. This measure alone protects 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 can occur and the battery can burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• There is a danger of explosion.
• Protect the battery against moisture and water.
• Store the 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.
• Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a soft, clean, and dry brush.

Safety Warnings for Battery Chargers

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

Save these instructions

Use the battery charger only when you fully understand and can perform all functions without limitation, or have received appropriate instructions.

• This charger is not intended for use by children and persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge. This charger can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons who have physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge if a per- son responsible for their safety supervises them or has instructed them in the safe operation of the charger and they understand the associated dangers. Otherwise, there is a danger of operating errors and injuries.
• Supervise children during use, cleaning, and maintenance. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
• Only charge Bosch lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 2.0 Ah or more (3 battery cells or more). The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and explosion
• Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture. Penetration of water in the battery charger increases the risk of an electric shock
• Only charge Bosch lithium-ion batteries . The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger. Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and explosion.
• Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead to the danger of an electric shock.
• Before each use, check the battery charger, cable, and plug. If damage is detected, do not use the battery charger. Never open the battery charger yourself. Have repairs per- formed only by a qualified technician and only using original spare parts. Damaged battery chargers, cables, and plugs increase the risk of an electric shock.
• Do not operate the battery charger on easily inflammable surfaces (e. g., paper, textiles, etc.) or sur** roundings.** The heating of the battery charger during the charging process can pose a fire hazard.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots of the battery charger. Otherwise, the battery charger can overheat and no longer operate properly.

Products sold in GB only : Your product is fitted with a BS 1363/A approved electric plug with an 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 authorized 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 the main socket elsewhere.

Symbols

The following symbols are important for reading and understanding the operating instructions. Please take note of the symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the symbols will help you to use the garden product in a better and safer manner.

Intended Use

The machine is intended for the cutting of grass and weeds up to a height of 125mm that cannot be reached with the lawn mower. EasyGrassCut 12-230: The machine is not intended to be used for edging and features no edging application. Intended use is related to operation within 0 °C and 40 °C ambient temperature.

Technical Data

Trimmer

2 607 225 135

2 607 225 137

| 2 607 225 133

2 607 225 135

2 607 225 137

Charging current| mA| 3000| 3000
Allowable charging temperature range| °C| 0 – 45| 0– 45
Charging time for battery capacity, approx.

– 1.5 Ah

– 2.0 Ah

– 2.5 Ah

| ****

min min min

| ****

35

45

65

| ****

35

45

65

Number of battery cells| | 3| 3
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01:2014| kg| 0.3| 0.3
Protection class| | / II| /II
Serial number| see the type plate on the garden product

Noise/Vibration Information

Sound emission values were determined according to EN 50636-2-91.| | Easy GrassCut 12-23| Easy GrassCut 12-230
---|---|---|---
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are: Sound pressure level

Sound power level Uncertainty K

Wear hearing protection!

| ****

dB(A)

dB(A)

dB

| ****

72

87

=1

| ****

73

85

=2

Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 50636-2-91:

Vibration emission value ah Uncertainty K

| ****

m/s2 m/s2

| ****

=3.3

=1.5

| ****

=3.3

=1.5

Mounting and Operation

Action

3

| ****

236

Handle Assembly| 4| 237
Charging the Battery Pack Inserting and removing the battery pack| ****

5

| ****

237

Check the blade| 6| 238
Replace the blade| 7| 238
Storage blade| 8| 238
Switching On and Off| 9| 239
Working Advice| 10| 239

Action

12

| ****

240

Selecting Accessories| 13| 241

Starting

For Your Safety

• Warning: Switch off and remove the battery from the machine before adjusting or cleaning.
• The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the cordless trimmer is switched off. Allow the motor/ blade to stop rotating before switching “on” again.
• Do not rapidly switch off and on.
• Only use Bosch-approved cutting elements. The cutting performance will vary with different cutting elements.

Battery Charging  Do not use other battery chargers. The supplied battery charger is designed for the Lithium-Ion battery in your garden
product.
Observe the mains voltage! The voltage of the power supply must correspond with the data given on the nameplate of the battery charger. Battery chargers marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.  The battery is equipped with temperature monitoring that allows charging only in the temperature range between 0 °C and 45 °C. In this manner, a high battery service life is achieved.
Note:

The battery supplied is partially charged. To ensure the full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in the battery charger before using your power 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 damage the battery. The “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)” protects the lithiumion battery against deep discharging. When the battery is run down or discharged, the garden product is shut off by means of a protective circuit: The blade no longer moves. Do not continue to press the On/Off switch after the garden product has been automatically switched off. The battery can be damaged.

Charging Procedure
The charging procedure starts as soon as the mains plug is plugged into the socket and the battery is then inserted into the battery charger.  Due to the intelligent charging method, the charging condition of the battery is automatically detected and the battery is charged with the optimum charging current, depending on battery temperature and voltage.

This gives longer life to the battery and always leaves it fully charged when kept in the charger for storage.

Note: The charging procedure is only possible when the battery temperature is within the allowable charging temperature range, see section “Technical Data”.

Flashing Battery Charge Indicator

The charging procedure is signaled by a flashing battery charge indicator. Continuous Lighting of the Battery Charge Indicator

Continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator indicates that the battery is fully charged or that the temperature of the battery is not within the allowable charging temperature range, and cannot be charged for this reason. The battery is charged as soon as the allowable charging temperature range is reached. When the battery is not inserted, continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator indicates that the main plug is inserted in the socket and that the battery charger is ready for operation.

Charging Advice

With continuous or several repetitive charging cycles without interruption, the charger can warm up. This is not meaningful and does not indicate a technical defect of the battery charger.A significantly reduced working period after charging indicates that the battery is used and must be replaced.

Troubleshooting

cutting disc and mount blade guard again
Trimmer fails to operate| Battery discharged| Recharge battery; also see “Battery Charging”
| Battery too hot/cold| Allow cooling/warm
Trimmer runs intermittently| Internal wiring of machine damaged| Contact Service Agent
| On/Off switch defective| Contact Service Agent
Garden product labors| Grass too high| Cut in stages
The machine does not cut| Cutting blade damaged| Replace the blade
Increased vibration| Cutting blade damaged| Replace the blade

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 type plate of the garden product.

Great Britain

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.) P.O. Box 98 Broadwater Park North Orbital Road Denham

• 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
• 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.com.au

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

Transport

The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. The user can transport the batteries by road without further requirements. When being transported by third parties (e. g.: air transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labeling must be observed. For the preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required. Dispatch batteries 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 possibly more detailed national regulations.

Disposal

Do not dispose of garden products, battery chargers, and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste!

Only for EC countries
According to the European law 2012/19/EU, electrical and electronic equipment that are no longer usable, and according to the European law 2006/66/EC, defective or used battery packs/batteries, must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>