For Your Safety; Cutting And Edging - Bosch ART 23 G Operating Instructions Manual

EURO • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 858 • ART 23/25 • GB • OSW 07/01
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For Your Safety

Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut,
damaged or entangled.
The cutting line continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the trimmer is switched off.
Caution - do not touch rotating cutting line.
Electrical Safety
Your machine is double insulated for safety and re-
quires no earth connection. The operating voltage is
230 V AC, 50 Hz. Only use approved extension ca-
bles. Contact your service agent for details.
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.
WARNING: For safety, it is essential that the
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mains plug 11 attached to the machine is fitted
to the power supply cable 13.
The couplings of connection leads must be protected
against splashes and the coupling sockets on the
leads must be made of rubber or coated with rubber.
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 approved Service Agent.
Extension cords/leads should only be used if they
comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types.
Products sold in GB only: Your mower 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.
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.
Mounting the Cutting Guard
Place the cutting guard 8 on the trimmer head 6.
A
First locate rear clip onto trimmer head and push
until secure fitting (click 1). Repeat fitting for
front clip (click 2).
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Adjustment
Using Adjustable Handle
(Model ART 23 GFS/GFSV)
(Model ART 25 GSA/GSAV)
The adjustable handle 4 can be set in various
B
positions, see figure B:
To change the position unfold the clamping le-
ver 10 and turn the adjustable handle 4:
= Park position for space saving storage.
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II = Handle forward for horizontal trimming with op-
timum balance and control see figure E3.
III = Handle back for one-handed trimming, une-
qualled trimming range, and support see fig-
ure E2.
IV = Handle location for vertical trimming and edg-
ing jobs.
Fold the clamping lever 10 back to fix the adjust-
able handle 4 in the adjusted position.
Adjusting Handle Height or
C
Trimming/Edging Position
(Model ART 23 GFSV)
(Model ART 25 GSAV)
(Model ART 25 ERGOPOWER)
Push down release button 9.
Adjust the shaft 5 to one of six possible handle
height positions.
If necessary turn the shaft 5 180° to position
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the trimmer head for trimming/edging as
shown.

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 sec-
onds after the trimmer is switched off. Allow the
motor/cutting line to stop rotating before switch-
ing "on" again.
Do not rapidly switch off and on.
Switching On and Off
Press switch 1 and hold depressed. Release
switch 1 for switching off.
Cutting Grass
Move the trimmer left and right, keeping it well
E
away from the body.
The trimmer can efficiently cut grass up to a height of
15 cm. Cut taller grass in stages.
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