BOSCH CityMower 18V-32-300 Cordless Lawnmower Instruction Manual

: October 27, 2023
: Bosch

Table of Contents

BOSCH CityMower 18V-32-300 Cordless Lawnmower
Safety Notes
Operation
Maintenance
Safety Instructions and Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the
Safety Warnings for Battery Chargers
- Intended Use
Technical Data
- Noise/Vibration Information
Mounting and Operation
Starting Operation
Working Advice
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Service
- Maintenance, Cleaning and Storage
References
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BOSCH CityMower 18V-32-300 Cordless Lawnmower

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 garden tool, charger and battery

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.
Switch off and remove isolator switch before adjusting, cleaning and before leaving the product unattended for any period.
Not applicable.
Wait until all machine components have completely 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.
Not applicable.
Only use the battery charger indoors.
Battery charger contains a safety transformer.
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 ma-chine is in operation. Thoroughly check the working area and remove any stones, sticks, wires, bones and foreign objects. When using the ma-chine, 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 restrict 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 knowledge and/or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine.
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. Al-ways wear sturdy shoes and long trousers. Do not use barefoot.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and re-move 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 deflect-ors 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 to-wards you.
Wait until the blades stop if the ma-chine 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 un-der 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 product. Unauthorized modifications may impair the safety of your product and may result in increased noise and vibration.

Leaf Collect

The leaf collect blade has been de-signed 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 ma-chine set at maximum cutting height.
Collect leaves from your lawn only.
Before collecting leaves inspect the area where the machine is to be used and keep people, pets, glass structures and cars away from use.

Remove the isolator switch:

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 ab-normally (check immediately).

Maintenance

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 bag frequently for wear or deterioration.
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.

Safety Instructions and Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the

Battery

Ensure the product is switched off and the isolator key is in the off position before the inserting the battery. Inserting the battery into a product that has the switch on can cause accidents.
Use only Bosch batteries intended specifically for this product. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of injury and fire.
Keep the battery not being used away from 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 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.
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Store the product 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.
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 safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference.
Use the battery charger only when you fully understand and can perform all functions without limitation, or have received appropriate instructions.

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 battery charger.
Charge only Bosch lithium-ion batteries with a capacity above 4.0 Ah (10 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 charger clean. Dirt poses a risk of electric shock.
Always check the charger, cable and plug before use. Stop using the charger if you discover any damage. Do not open the charger yourself, and have it repaired only by a qualified specialist using only original re-placement parts. Damaged chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not operate the charger on an easily ignited sur-face (e.g. paper, textiles, etc.) or in a flammable environment. There is a risk of fire due to the charger heating up during operation.
Do not cover the ventilation slots of the battery charger. Otherwise, the battery charger can overheat and no longer operate properly.
For increased electrical safety, we recommend using a residual current device with a max. tripping current of 30 mA. Before using, always check your residual current device.

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

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Noise/Vibration Information

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Mounting and Operation

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

Starting Operation

For Your Safety

Warning! Switch off, remove the isolator switch and the battery before adjusting or cleaning. The same ap-plies when the cable to the switch in the handle is damaged, cut or entangled.
The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the machine is switched off.
Caution: Do not touch the rotating blade.

Charging the Battery
The battery is equipped with temperature monitoring that al-lows charging only in the temperature range between 0 °C and 35 °C. In this manner, a high battery service life is achieved.
Note: The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full battery capacity, completely charge the battery in the battery charger before using 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 “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)” protects the lithium-ion battery against deep discharging. When the battery is empty, the product is switched off by means of a protective circuit: The product no longer operates.
Do not continue to press the On/Off switch after an automatic shut-off of the product. The battery could become damaged.
Observe the notes for disposal of the battery.

Inserting/Removing the Battery
Note: Using unsuitable batteries can lead to malfunctions or damage the machine.
Insert the charged battery. Ensure the battery is inserted correctly.
To remove the battery from the machine, press the battery unlocking button and pull the battery out.

Charging Procedure
The charging procedure starts as soon as the mains plug of the charger is plugged into a socket outlet and the battery is inserted onto the 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.
Meaning of the Indication Elements (AL 1810)
Flashing battery charge indicator

The charging process is indicated by the flashing of the battery charge indicator .

Solid light on battery charge indicator
A solid light on the battery charge indicator signals that the battery is fully charged or that the temperature of the battery is not within the permitted charging temperature range, and can therefore not be charged. The battery is charged as soon as the allowable charging temperature range is reached.
When the battery is not inserted, a solid light on the battery charge indicator signals that the mains plug is inserted in the plug socket and that the charger is ready for operation.
Understanding the Indicators (AL 1815 CV)
Flashing battery charge indicator

The charging process is indicated by the flash-ing of the 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 mains plug is in-serted in the socket outlet and that the battery charger is ready for operation.
Meaning of the Indication Elements
(AL 1830 CV / AL 1880 CV)
(Fast) Flashing of the Green Battery Charge Indicator
Continuous lighting of the green battery charge indicator indicates that the battery is fully charged.
When the battery is not inserted, continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator indicates that the mains plug is in-serted in the socket outlet and that the battery charger is ready for operation.
Continuous Lighting of the Red Battery Charge Indicator
Continuous lighting of the red battery charge
indicator indicates that the temperature of the battery is not within the allowable charging temperature range, see section “Technical Data”. As soon as the allowable charging temperature range is reached, the battery charger automatically switches to rapid charging.
Flashing Red Battery Charge Indicator
A flashing red battery charge indicator indicates a different malfunction of the charging procedure, see section “Troubleshooting – Causes and Cor-rective Measures”.

Working Advice

Cutting Capacity (Battery Operating Duration)
The cutting capacity (battery operating duration) depends on lawn properties, such as grass density, moisture content, grass length and height of cut.
Switching the machine on and off frequently during cutting will also reduce the cutting capacity (battery operating dura-tion).
To improve the cutting capacity (battery operating duration), it is recommended to cut more frequently, increase the cutting height and walk at an appropriate pace.

Troubleshooting

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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.

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.
It is recommended that the battery is not 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 indic-ates that the battery is used and must be replaced.

After-Sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-ing 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 for-warding agency), special requirements on packaging and la-belling 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 undam-aged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the bat-tery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging. Please also observe the possibility of more de-tailed national regulations.

Disposal
The product, batteries, accessories and pack-aging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of the product and batteries/re-chargeable 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.

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

Battery packs/batteries:
Li-ion:
Please observe the notes in the section on transport (see “Transport”, page 19).