User manual

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F 016 L70 590 | (30.6.09) Bosch Power Tools
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance and Cleaning
f Warning: Switch off and remove battery
from machine before adjusting or cleaning.
f For safe and proper working, always keep
the garden product clean.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry
out the following maintenance regularly.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as
loose fixings, and worn or damaged compo-
nents.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged
and correctly fitted. Carry out necessary mainte-
nance or repairs before using.
When the battery is no longer operative, please
refer to an authorised after-sales service agent
for Bosch power tools.
Blade will not move Battery discharged Recharge battery; also see
“Battery Charging”
Garden product defective Contact Service Agent
Excessive vibrations/noise Garden product defective Contact Service Agent
Cutting time per battery charge
too low
Too much friction, due to lack
of lubricant
Apply lubricant spray
Blade needs cleaning Clean blade
Poor cutting technique see “Working Advice”
Battery not fully charged Recharge battery; also see
“Battery Charging”
Continuous lighting of the bat-
tery charge indicator 12
No charging procedure possible
Battery not (properly) inserted Properly insert battery into bat-
tery charger
Battery contacts contaminated Clean the battery contacts (e.g.
by inserting and removing the
battery several times) or re-
place the battery
Battery defective Replace the battery
The blades are running slow or
the anti blocking feature is not
functioning
Battery discharged Recharge battery; also see
“Battery Charging”
Battery stored outside of bat-
tery temperature
Allow battery to warm naturally
to room temperature (within
battery operating temperature
0–45 °C)
Battery charge indicator 12
does not light up
Mains plug of battery charger
not plugged in (properly)
Insert mains plug (fully) into
the socket outlet
Socket outlet, mains cable or
battery charger defective
Check the mains voltage; have
the battery charger checked by
an authorised after-sales serv-
ice agent for Bosch power tools
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
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