Recommended Position For Grass I - Bosch UniversalGrassCut 18V-26 Original Instructions Manual

Problem Possible Cause
Excessive line
Line entangled Problems with the line feed system
Line retracts into spool Cutting line too short/broken off
Line breaks frequently Line inside the spool entangled
Trimmer used incorrectly
Trimmer vibrates ab- Clamping ring or spool cover not mounted to
normally spool
Clamping ring incorrectly positioned
Cutting system damaged
Clamping ring worn
Battery and charger
Problem Possible Cause
Flashing red battery Battery not (properly) inserted
charge indicator
Battery contacts contaminated
No charging procedure
possible
Battery defective
Battery charge indicat- Mains plug of battery charger not plugged in
ors do not light up (properly)
Socket outlet, mains cable or battery charger de-
fective
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance, Cleaning and Storage
Before any work on the garden product itself (e. g.
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maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during
transport and storage, remove the battery from the
garden product. There is danger of injury when uninten-
tionally actuating the On/Off switch.
For safe and proper working, always keep the product
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clean.
Do not place other objects on the garden product.
To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep the
product and the ventilation slots clean.
Never spray the product with water.
Never immerse the product in water.
Store the product in a secure, dry place, out of the reach of
children.
Do not place other objects on the product.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure safe working
with the product.
Inspect the product and replace worn or damaged parts for
safety.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch-approved.
Bosch Power Tools
Corrective Measure
Shorten line to correct length.
Contact Bosch customer service agent.
Remove spool – rethread line (see figures L − N).
Remove spool – rewind line (see figures L − N).
Only trim with the tip of the line, avoid touching
stones, walls and other hard objects. Feed the
line regularly to maintain full cutting diameter.
Mount clamping ring or spool cover onto spool.
Reposition clamping ring.
Contact Bosch customer service agent.
Purchase new spool accessory with clamping
ring.
Corrective Measure
Properly insert battery in charger.
Clean the battery contacts (e. g. by inserting and
removing the battery several times) or replace
the battery.
Replace the battery.
Insert mains plug (fully) into the socket outlet.
Check the mains voltage; have the battery char-
ger checked by an authorised after-sales service
agent for Bosch power tools.
Battery Maintenance
Use the following procedures to enable optimum usage of
the battery:
– Protect the battery against moisture and water.
– Store the machine and battery only within a temperature
range between –20 °C and 50 °C . As an example, do not
leave the battery in the car in summer.
– It is recommended that the battery is not stored within
the product but stored separately.
– Do not leave the battery in the product in direct 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 indic-
ates that the battery is used and must be replaced.
After-Sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-
ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare
parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on
spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you
with any questions about our products and their accessor-
ies.
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