Instruction manual

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Bosch Power Tools F 016 L70 582 | (17.12.08)
Troubleshooting
The following chart lists problem symptoms, possible causes and corrective action, if your machine
does not operate properly. If these do not identify and correct the problem, contact your service
agent.
f Warning: Switch off and remove the battery prior to any troubleshooting.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Hedgecutter does not operate
Battery discharged Recharge battery; also see
“Battery Charging”
Safety switch not activated
correctly
see “Initial Operation”
Hedgecutter operates intermit-
tently
Internal wiring of machine
damaged
Contact Service Agent
On/Off switch defective Contact Service Agent
Motor reverses repeatedly
then stalls after 3 s.
see “Working Advice” (Power
Tech)
Motor runs but blades remain sta-
tionary
Internal fault Contact Service Agent
Cutting blade hot
Cutting blade dull Have blade sharpened
Cutting blade has dents Have blade inspected/over-
hauled
Too much friction, due to lack
of lubricant
Apply lubricant spray
Blade will not move
Battery discharged Recharge battery; also see
“Battery Charging”
Machine defective Contact Service Agent
Excessive vibrations/noise
Machine 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 battery
charge indicator 10
Battery not (properly) inserted Properly insert battery into
battery charger
No charging procedure possible
Battery contacts contaminated Clean the battery contacts
(e.g. by inserting and remov-
ing the battery several times)
or replace the battery
Battery defective Replace the battery
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