Maintenance - Bosch CityMower 18V-32-300 Original Instructions Manual

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− 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
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machine towards you.
Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
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Wait until the blades stop if the machine has to be tilted
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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
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motor.
Switch on the motor according to the instructions with
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feet well away from rotating parts.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
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Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating
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the machine.
Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is run-
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ning.
When storing, make sure that all 4 wheels of the garden
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tool stand on the ground/floor.
Only lift the garden tool with the carrying handle. Use the
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carrying handle with care.
Do not modify the product. Unauthorized modifications
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may impair the safety of your product and may result in
increased noise and vibration.
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 abnormally (check imme-
diately).

Maintenance

Always wear gardening gloves when handling or work-
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ing near the sharp blades.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure safe work-
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ing with the product.
Check the grass bag frequently for wear or deterioration.
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Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deteriora-
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tion.
Inspect the product and replace worn or damaged parts
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for safety.
Ensure replacement cutting means of the right type are
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used.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch-approved.
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Before storing, make sure that the product is clean and
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free of residue. If necessary, clean with a soft dry brush.
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Safety Instructions and
Recommendations for Optimal
Handling of the Battery
Ensure the product is switched off and the isolator key
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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
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product. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of
injury and fire.
Do not open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuit-
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ing.
Protect the battery against heat (e.g.,
against continuous intense sunlight), fire,
water, and moisture. There is a risk of explo-
sion.
When not using the machine, keep the battery not in
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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
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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 manufac-
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turer. This is the only way in which you can protect the
battery against dangerous overload.
The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such
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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 explo-
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sion.
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
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Store the product and battery only within a temperature
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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
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soft, clean and dry brush.
Safety Warnings for Battery
Chargers
Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions. 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 ref-
erence.
Use the battery charger only when you fully understand and
can perform all functions without limitation, or have received
appropriate instructions.
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