Spool Maintenance
Stop and remove plug from the power sup-
ply.
Replacing the Line Spool
F
Hold the spool plate 16 in position.
Turn the spool cover 14 counter-clockwise and re-
move.
Take the empty spool 17 out from the spool cover.
Thread the line of the new/refilled spool through the
eyehole 15 and place the spool in the spool
cover 14.
Pull approx. 9 cm of line out of the spool.
Place spool with cover 14 on the spool plate in the
correct position (bayonet fastening), press down and
turn fully clockwise (click).
Refilling Line
G
Take out the spool 17 as described above.
Press the cover ring 20 together, push it forward and
detach over the smaller diameter of the spool.
Cut off approx. 8 m line from the refill roll. Press one
end into the notch of the spool so that it stands out
approx. 4 mm.
Wind on the line tightly and in orderly layers in arrow
direction.
Fault Finding
The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly.
If these do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your service agent.
Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault.
Symptom
Machine fails to operate
Machine functions
intermittently
Machine labours
Machine is not cutting
Line can not be fed
Line keeps breaking
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Possible Cause
Power turned off
Mains socket faulty
Extension cable damaged
Fuse faulty/blown
Extension cable damaged
Machines internal wiring damaged
Grass too high
Line too short/broken off
Spool empty
Line inside the spool entangled
Line inside the spool entangled
Trimmer used incorrectly
English - 4
Thread the line's end through the slot 19 in the cover
ring 20 from the inside.
Keep the line tight and slide the cover ring 20 over
the smaller diameter of the spool.
Build in the spool as described above.
Note: Only use Bosch replacement line. It has been
developed specially for improved cutting and feed-
ing performance. The use of other line will lead to a
deterioration in performance.
After Trimming/Storage
Stop and remove plug from the power sup-
ply.
Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a
soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or
polishes. Remove all grass and debris, especially
from the ventilation slots 7.
Turn the machine on its side and clean the cutting
guard 8 inside. If grass cuttings are compacted, re-
move with a wooden or plastic implement.
Hang the cable on the hook 10 provided. DO NOT
wrap/loop the supply/extension cable around the
hook and the guard together – this will cause the ca-
ble to be in contact with the guard blade which can
damage the cable. ONLY hang the cable on the
hook provided.
Remedy
Turn power on
Use another socket
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Replace fuse
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Contact Service Agent
Cut in stages
Feed the line manually/automatically
Replace the spool
Inspect the spool, rewind if necessary
Inspect the spool, rewind if necessary
Only trim with the tip of the line, avoid
stones, walls and other hard objects.
Feed the line regularly to maintain full
cutting width.