User manual BOSCH ART30

[. . . ] S Have the trimmer repaired only by an authorized customer service agent. S Take care against injury from the blade fitted for cutting the nylon line length. After feeding line always return the trimmer to its horizontal operating position before switching on. S Switch off and remove the plug from the socket: – whenever you leave the machine unattended for any period – before replacing the spool – if the cable is entangled – before cleaning or working on the line trimmer. [. . . ] If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Bosch Service Centre. Extension cords/leads should only be used if they comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types. Products sold in GB only: Your machine is fitted with an approved 13 A (BS 1363/A) electric plug and is protected by a 13 A fuse (ASTA Approved to BS 1362). If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorized customer service agent. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a 13 A socket elsewhere. Assembly Do not connect the machine to the mains socket before it is completely assembled. A Mounting the Cutting Guard Place the cutting guard 10 on the trimmer head 7. Mounting the Wheels (ART 30/3000 COMBITRIM only) B1 Fit the wheels 11 onto the shaft 6. Note: The position of the wheels can be adjusted by loosening the wingnut 18 and moving to the desired position. B3 The wheels can be moved up and down the shaft 6 depending on the height of cut required. Adjustment C Using Adjustable Handle The adjustable handle 4 can be set in various positions: – 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. d Adjusting Product Length – Loosen the adjustment collar 5 90°. — Pull the shaft out to increase the height, or push the shaft in to decrease the height. E Adjusting cutting head angle: To change the angle depress the foot pedal 12 and move the shaft 6 to the desired position. — Turn the shaft 6 90° to position the trimmer head 7 for trimming/edging as shown. November 2009 3:03 15 Cutting and Edging Remove stones, loose pieces of wood and other objects from the cutting area. The cutting line continues to rotate for a few seconds after the trimmer is switched off. Allow the motor/cutting line to stop rotating before switching “on” again. I Cutting Grass Move the trimmer left and right, keeping it well away from the body. Remove the wheels when cutting long grass (ART 30/3000 COMBITRIM only). L While operating the trimmer press the ground or a solid surface, then release (necessary pressure approx. [. . . ] Press one end into the notch of the spool so that it stands out approx. Thread the line’s end through the slot 26 in the cover ring 27 from the inside. Keep the line tight and slide the cover ring 27 over the smaller diameter of the spool. Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth. [. . . ]