Bosch AHS 400-24T Instructions D'emploi page 11

It is recommended for increased electrical safety to
use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping
current of not more than 30 mA. Always check your
RCD every time you use it.
For products not sold in GB: WARNING: For safety,
it is essential that the mains plug 6 attached to the
machine is fitted to the power supply cable 9 as
shown.
The couplings of connection leads must be pro-
tected against splashes and the coupling sockets on
the leads must be made of rubber or coated with rub-
ber.
Fixing means for the connection leads must be used.
The connection lead must be inspected for signs of
damage at regular intervals and may only be used if
in perfect condition.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
a Bosch Service Center.
Products sold in GB only: Your hedgecutter 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 out-
lets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted
in its place.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a
possible shock hazard and should never be inserted
into a 13 A socket elsewhere.
Starting and Stopping
A
Starting:
Press and hold rear switch lever 5. Squeeze any
front lever 3.
Stopping:
Release any of switch levers 3 and 5.
Tips on Cutting
B C D
Hold the hedgecutter away from yourself
using both hands. Stand in a secure and
stable position.
Position the extension cord over your shoulder to the
rear and ensure that the cord is behind you at all
times during cutting. Never place the cable over the
hedge, where it could easily be cut by the blades.
Cut stems up to 24 mm (34 mm AHS 6000/7000
PRO-T) in thickness. When cutting, move steadily
along the line of cut, so that stems are fed directly
into the cutter blades. The double edge of the cutting
blade enables cutting to either direction, or with a
side to side motion.
Cut the sides of the hedge first, then the top.
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To keep the sides flat, cutting upwards with the
growth is recommended. Younger stems tend to
move outwards when cutting them from top to bot-
tom, resulting in shallow patches or holes in the
hedge.
To reach a level finish, fasten a piece of string along
the length of the hedge at the required height and
use as an alignment guide. Cut the hedge just above
the string.
Take care to avoid cutting into objects such as wire,
which could cause damage to the cutting blades and
the drive.
Recommended cutting/trimming times:
– Cut hedges with deciduous leaves in June and
October.
– Cut evergreen hedges in April and August.
– Cut conifer and other fast growing shrubs approx.
every six weeks from May onwards.
– Shaping hedges should be cut to achieve a form
as shown in figure.
Maintenance
Prior to any maintenance remove plug
from power supply.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out
the following maintenance regularly.
Check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged
or damaged blade, loose fixings and worn or dam-
aged components.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged and
correctly fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or
repairs before using.
If the hedgecutter should happen to fail despite the
care taken in manufacturing and testing, repair
should be carried out by an authorized customer
service agent for Bosch garden products.
For all correspondence and spare parts orders, al-
ways include the 10-digit part number (typ) from the
nameplate of the machine!
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