Fault Finding; Environmental Protection - Bosch ROTAK 32 Operating Instructions Manual

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Fault Finding

The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate cor-
rectly. If these do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your service agent.
Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault.
Symptom
Machine fails to operate
Machine functions
intermittently
Machine leaves ragged
finish
or
motor labours
Cutting blades not rotat-
ing
Excessive vibration/noise Blade nut/bolt loose
Guarantee
We guarantee Bosch appliances in accordance with
statutory/country-specific regulations (proof of pur-
chase by invoice or delivery note).
Damage attributable to normal wear and tear, over-
load or improper handling will be excluded from the
guarantee.
In case of complaint please send the machine, un-
dismantled, to your dealer or the Bosch Service
Centre for lawn and garden products.
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Possible Cause
Power turned off
Mains socket faulty
Extension cable damaged
Fuse faulty/blown
Mower in long grass
Overload protector has tripped
Extension cable damaged
Machines internal wiring damaged
Overload protector has tripped
Height of cut too low
Cutting blade(s) blunt
Underside of machine badly clogged
Blade fitted upside down
Cutting blades obstructed
Blade nut/bolt loose
Cutting blades damaged
English - 5
Remedy
Turn power on
Use another socket
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Replace fuse
Increase height of cut and tilt mower
Allow the motor to cool down and
adjust a greater cutting height.
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Contact Service Agent
Allow the motor to cool down and
adjust a greater cutting height.
Increase height of cut
(see "Height of Cut Adjustment")
Replace blade(s)
(see "Blade Maintenance")
Clean machine
(see "After Mowing/Storage")
Refit blade correctly
(see "Blade Maintenance")
Clear obstruction
Tighten blade nut/bolt
Tighten blade nut/bolt
Replace blade.

Environmental Protection

The machine minimizes environmen-
tal impact because it runs at a low
noise level.
The machine has been assembled in
an environmentally responsible way.
Recycle raw materials instead of
disposing as waste.
Machine, accessories and packaging
should be sorted for environment-
friendly recycling.
These instructions are printed on re-
cycled paper manufactured without
chlorine.
The plastic components are labelled
for categorized recycling.
When the time comes to dispose of this product,
please consider the environment and take it to a rec-
ognized recycling facility (please contact your local
authority for location information).