Cutting And Edging - Bosch ART 23 ACCUTRIM Operating Instructions Manual

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Adjustment
Using Adjustable Handle
E
The adjustable handle 4 can be set in various posi-
tions:
–
To change the position undo the handle wing
nut 3 and move the adjustable handle 4.
—
Tighten the handle wing nut 3 securely to fix the
adjustable handle 4 in the adjusted position.
Adjusting Product Length
F
–
Loosen the adjustment collar 5 90°.
—
Pull the shaft out to increase the height, or push
the shaft in to decrease the height. Re-tighten ad-
justment collar 5.
Adjusting cutting head angle:
G
To change the angle depress the foot pedal 12 and
move the shaft 6 to the desired position.
Release the foot pedal 12.
Adjusting for Edging Mode
Moving wheels (where fitted):
H
–
Loosen wingnut 18.
—
Twist wheels 11 90° as shown.
˜
Tighten wingnut 18.
Adjusting cutting head angle:
I
–
Depress the foot pedal 12.
—
Move the shaft 6 to the lowest position. Release
the foot pedal 12.
Move trimmer head:
J
–
Loosen the adjustment collar 5.
—
Turn the shaft 6 90° to position the trimmer
head 8 for trimming/edging as shown. Re-tighten
adjustment collar 5.

Cutting and Edging

Remove stones, loose pieces of wood and
other objects from the cutting area.
The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds
after the trimmer is switched off. Allow the mo-
tor/blade to stop rotating before switching "on"
again.
Do not rapidly switch off and on.
Switching On and Off
Press switch 1 and hold depressed. Release
switch 1 for switching off.
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Cutting Grass
K
Move the trimmer left and right, keeping it well away
from the body.
The trimmer can efficiently cut grass up to a height
of 15 cm. Cut taller grass in stages.
Remove the wheels when cutting long grass
(ART 26/2600 ACCUTRIM only).
Trimming Edges
L
Guide the trimmer along the edge of the lawn. Do
not allow the cutting line to contact paved surfaces,
stones or garden walls, since this will wear the blade
rapidly.
For better control use the plant protector 9 (ART
M
26/2600 ACCUTRIM only – available as an acces-
sory for ART 23/2300 ACCUTRIM) as a guide.
Cutting Around Trees and Bushes
N
Carefully cut around trees and bushes so that they
do not come into contact with the cutting line.
Plants can die if you damage the bark.
For better control use adjustable handle 4 and
M
use the plant protector 9 (ART 26/2600 ACCUTRIM
only – available as an accessory for ART 26/2600
ACCUTRIM).
Battery duration
Battery duration is dependent on the wortking condi-
tions:
light conditions:
up to 800 metres
medium conditions:
up to 350 metres
tough conditions:
up to 60 metres
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