Do not modify the machine. Unau-
u
thorized modifications can impair
the safety of your machine, lead to
increased noise and vibrations, and
poor performance.
Regularly inspect the supply cable
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and any extension cables. Do not
connect damaged cables to the sup-
ply or touch a damaged cable before
it is disconnected from the supply. A
damaged cable can lead to contact
with live parts. Beware electric
shock hazard.
Leaf Collect
The leaf collect blade has been de-
signed to allow you to pick up autumn
leaves from your lawn. In order for this
functionality to work within optimal
parameters, please note the following:
– Only collect leaves with the ma-
chine set at maximum cutting
height.
– Collect leaves from your lawn only.
– Before collecting leaves inspect
the area where the machine is to
be used and keep people, pets,
glass structures and cars away
from use.
Remove the plug from the socket:
– Whenever you leave the machine.
– Before clearing a blockage.
– Before checking, cleaning or work-
ing on the machine.
– After striking a foreign object. In-
spect the machine for damage and
change the blade as necessary.
Bosch Power Tools
– If the machine starts to vibrate ab-
normally (check immediately).
Connecting to the mains
The voltage of the power source
u
must correspond with the data on
the type plate of the product.
We recommend that this product is
u
only connected into a socket which
is protected by a circuit-breaker that
would be actuated by a 30 mA resid-
ual current.
Only use or replace power supply
u
cables for this unit which correspond
to the types indicated by the manu-
facturer. See the operating instruc-
tions for the order no. and types.
Never touch the mains plug with wet
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hands.
Do not run over, crush or pull the
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power supply cord or extension
cord, otherwise it may be damaged.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
The extension lead must have a cross
u
section in accordance with the oper-
ating instructions and be protected
against splashed water. The connec-
tion must not be in water.
Always wear gardening gloves
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when handling or working near the
sharp blades.
Electrical Safety
Warning! Switch the
product off and pull the
mains plug before any main-
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