Maintenance And Service; Battery Maintenance - Bosch ROTAK 37 LI Original Instructions Manual

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Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning
Warning! Switch off, remove the isolator
key, battery and grassbox before adjusting
or cleaning.
Always wear gardening gloves when han-
dling or working near the sharp blades.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry
out the following maintenance regularly.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as
loose, dislodged or damaged blades, loose fix-
ings, and worn or damaged components.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged
and correctly fitted. Carry out necessary mainte-
nance or repairs before using.
If the machine should happen to fail despite the
care taken in manufacture and testing, repair
should be carried out by an authorised custom-
er service agent for Bosch garden products.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders,
please always include the 10-digit article
number given on the type plate of the machine.
Blade Maintenance
I
Warning! Switch off, remove the isolator
key, battery and grassbox before adjusting
or cleaning.
Always wear gardening gloves when han-
dling or working near the sharp blades.
Turn the machine on its right side and inspect
the blade; if blunt or damaged, replace.
Use the following procedure to remove and re-
place the blade:
Insert a screwdriver into hole 26 to lock the
drive. Hold the blade 29 using gardening gloves
(not provided) and use a spanner (not provided)
to remove the blade bolt 28, blade washer 27
and blade 29.
Fit the blade 29, blade washer 27 and the blade
bolt 28. Ensure that the blade is the correct way
up (so that this symbol can be seen located
as in figure I) and tighten the bolt 28 firmly.
Ensure the screwdriver is removed before at-
tempting to turn the machine on.
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Do not lubricate blade or blade bolt during
refitting.

Battery Maintenance

Warning! Switch off, remove the isolator
key, battery and grassbox before adjusting
or cleaning.
Always wear gardening gloves when han-
dling or working near the sharp blades.
Use the following procedures to enable opti-
mum usage of the battery:
– Protect the battery against moisture and wa-
ter.
– Store the battery only within a temperature
range between 0 °C and 45 °C. As an exam-
ple, do not leave the battery in the car in
summer.
– Do not leave the battery in the product in di-
rect 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 indicates that the battery is used and
must be replaced.
After Use/Storage
Warning! Switch off and remove isolator
key before adjusting, cleaning and before
leaving the product unattended for any pe-
riod.
Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly us-
ing a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, sol-
vents or polishes. Remove all grass and debris,
especially from the ventilation slots 9.
Turn the machine on its side and clean the blade
area. If grass cuttings are compacted in the
blade area, remove with a wooden or plastic im-
plement.
Always wear gardening gloves when han-
dling or working near the sharp blades.
Store the machine in a dry place. Do not place
other objects on top of the machine. To save
space, fold up the handle fully.
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