Maintenance; Mounting Of Handle; Starting And Stopping - Bosch AHS 18 Accu Operating Instructions Manual

Mounting of handle and
F
wheels (Accessory S 77 not
supplied)

Mounting of handle

Insert handle 12 in handle connection 5 until you
hear it lock in. The handle can be fitted in different
positions.
Set height of handle 12 and secure with retaining
nut 14 against slipping.
Insert plug 11 in socket 7 . Ensure that cable runs
close to the handle.
The equipment can now be switched on and off at
the handle.
For disassembling, remove plug 11 , press release
button 10 and pull handle out of equipment.
Assemble shaft to one wheel
Push shaft through hole in housing bottom of the
machine and put second wheel 13 on projecting
shaft end.

Starting and Stopping

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Starting:
Hold down safety lock 3 and press On/Off switch 2
at the same time.
Stopping:
Release On/Off switch 2 .
Tips on Cutting
Hold the machine away from yourself.
Stand in a secure and stable position.
Cut stems up to 8 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 bot-
tom, 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.
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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.

Maintenance

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 machine 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!
Changing the shearing blade
To change the shear blade 1 unfasten both screws 8
at the bottom 9 of the shear blade, slightly lift shear
blade and pull out forwards (see fig.
Before installing the shear blade 1 , grease at the po-
sition indicated by the arrow (see fig.
Insert and screw down blade, ensuring that it locates
under the ribs at the rear (see fig.
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.
Store the machine in a secure dry place out of reach
of children. Do not place other objects on top of the
machine.
Accessories
Lubricant spray ................................. 1 609 200 399
Clipping sheet ................................... F 016 800 055
Extension handle S77 ....................... 2 607 001 181
Grass shear blade............................. F 016 800 047
Replacement blade ........................... 2 607 009 907
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