Maintenance - Bosch AHS 4-16 Operating Instructions Manual

Assembly
A
Fit handle guard as shown.
Starting and Stopping
B
Starting:
Press and hold rear switch lever 4. Squeeze any
front lever 3.
Stopping:
Release any of switch levers 3 and 4.
Tips on Cutting
C D E
Hold the hedgecutter away from yourself
using both hands. Stand in a secure and
stable position.
Position the extension cord over your shoulder to the
rear and ensure that the cord is behind you at all
times during cutting. Never place the cable over the
hedge, where it could easily be cut by the blades.
Cut stems upto 16 mm in thickness. When cutting,
move steadily along the line of cut, so that stems are
fed directly into the cutter blades. The double edge
of the cutting blade enables cutting to either direc-
tion, or with a side to side motion.
Cut the sides of the hedge first, then the top.
To keep the sides flat, cutting upwards with the
growth is recommended. Younger stems tend to
move outwards when cutting them from top to bottom,
resulting in shallow patches or holes in the hedge.
To reach a level finish, fasten a piece of string along
the length of the hedge at the required height and
use as an alignment guide. Cut the hedge just above
the string.
Take care to avoid cutting into objects such as wire,
which could cause damage to the cutting blades and
the drive.
Recommended cutting/trimming times:
– Cut hedges with deciduous leaves in June and
October.
– Cut evergreen hedges in April and August.
– Cut conifer and other fast growing shrubs approx.
every six weeks from May onwards.
– Shaping hedges should be cut to achieve a form
as shown in figure.
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Maintenance

Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out
the following maintenance regularly.
Check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged
or damaged blade, loose fixings and worn or dam-
aged components.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged and
correctly fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or
repairs before using.
If the hedgecutter should happen to fail despite the
care taken in manufacturing and testing, repair
should be carried out by an authorized customer
service agent for Bosch garden products.
For all correspondence and spare parts orders, al-
ways include the 10-digit part number (TYP) from
the nameplate of the machine!
Blade Maintenance
Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
Wear gloves when handling or cleaning the cutting
blade.
Always clean the cutting blade after operation and
lubricate with protective spray. During longer cutting
jobs, we recommend periodically lubricating the cut-
ting blade with protective spray.
Visually check the condition of the cutting edges of
the cutting blade 1. Check tightness of blade bolts.
Ensure that the blade is covered with the blade
guard 7 supplied.
Cleaning/Storage
Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a
soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or
polishes. Remove all debris, especially from the
ventilation slots 5.
Store the hedgecutter in a secure, dry place out of
the reach of children. Do not place other objects on
top of the machine.
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