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– if the machine starts to vibrate
abnormally (check immediately).
 Wait until the cutting head has
completely stopped before touching
it. The head continues to rotate after
the machine is switched off, the
cutting system can cause injury/
damage.

Do not modify this product.
Unauthorized modifications may
impair the safety of your product and
may result in increased noise and
vibration.
 Store the garden product in a secure,
dry place out of reach of children. Do
not place other objects on top of the
garden product.
 Use only the Bosch garden tool ac-
cessories recommended and ap-
proved to be used on this machine.
(see Fig. 14)

Prolonged use of a power tool (or
other machines) exposing the
operator to vibrations may produce
white finger disease (Raynaud's
phenomenon) or carpal tunnel
syndrome.
 These conditions reduce the hand's
ability to feel and regulate
temperature, produce numbness and
burning sensations and may cause
nerve and circulation damage and
tissue necrosis.

Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms of overexposure to
vibration. These symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength,
changes in skin colour or condition.
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These symptoms normally appear in
the fingers, hands or wrists.
 Always use the tool for correct
applications. Ensure only dedicated
front and rear handles are used to
hold the tool and if necessary restrict
working time.
 Beware that the tool may kick back
when a blade suddenly strikes a hard
object when cutting brush or scrub
vegetation. Take care to minimise the
effects of kick back.
 This tool is designed to be used with
the shoulder harness provided. Take
care to adjust the harness to balance
the tool correctly and reduce the po-
tential for operator fatigue in use.
 For Transport and Storage, Blade
should be protected using an appri-
ate cover.
 Keep supply flexible cords away from
cutting means.
Maintenance
 Always wear protective gloves
when handling or working near the
sharp blades.

To ensure long and reliable service,
carry out the following
maintenance regularly:
 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight
using tool kit provided to be sure that
the machine is in safe working
conditions.
 Examine the machine and replace
worn or damaged parts for safety.
 Ensure Bosch approved correct
replacement parts are used.

Have the machine repaired only by an
authorized customer service agent.
Bosch Power Tools