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 Product Specification Operating Controls

Lawnmower ROTAK 320 1 Switch lever

Part number 3 600 H85 .. 2 Safety button
Rated power [W] 1000 3 Handle top
Blade width [cm] 32 4 Mains plug**
Height of cut [mm] 20 – 60
5 Cable restraint**
Grassbox capacity [l] 28
Weight [kg] 7.0 6 Grassbox
Protection class / II 7 Deflector guard
Serial Number See rating details on 8 Handle bottom
machine 9 Serial Number
10 Wheels
Intended Use 11 Ventilation slots
12 Height of cut indicator
This machine is intended for domestic lawn mowing. **Country specific
Intended Use is related to operation within 0 °C and Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are
40 °C ambient temperature. included as standard delivery.

Introduction For Your Safety

This manual gives instructions on the correct as-
sembly and safe use of your machine. It is important Warning! Switch off, remove plug from mains
that you read these instructions carefully. before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is cut,
damaged or entangled.
When fully assembled the machine weighs approxi-
mately 7 kg. If necessary, obtain assistance to re- The blades continue to rotate for a few sec-
move from packaging. onds after the machine is switched off.
Take care when carrying the mower to the lawn, as Caution – do not touch rotating blades.
the blades are sharp.
Electrical Safety
Your machine is double insulated for safety and re-
Delivered Items quires no earth connection. The operating voltage is
230 V AC, 50 Hz (for non-EU countries 220 V, 240 V
Carefully remove the machine from its packaging as applicable). Only use approved extension cables.
and check that you have all the following items: Contact your service agent for details.
– Lawnmower with handle assembly Extension cords/leads should only be used if they
– 2 Handle bottoms comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types.
– 2 Bolts It is recommended for increased electrical safety to
use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping
– 2 Wing nuts current of not more than 30 mA. Always check your
– 2 Screws RCD every time you use it.
– 2 Grassbox halves For products not sold in GB:
– 2 Cable clips B WARNING: For safety, it is essential that the
– Operating instructions mains plug 4 attached to the machine is fitted to the
power supply cable 14.
When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer. 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 power cord must be inspected for signs of dam-
age at regular intervals and may only be used if in
perfect condition.
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 If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
a Bosch Service Centre. C Adjusting the Cutting Height
Products sold in GB only: Your machine is fitted with Stop, release switch lever and wait until
an approved 13 A (BS 1363/A) electric plug and is the motor stops before adjusting height.
protected by a 13 A fuse (ASTA Approved to The blades continue to rotate for a few
BS 1362). seconds after the machine is switched off,
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket out- a rotating blade can cause injury.
lets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted For the first cut of the season, a high cutting adjust-
in its place by an authorized customer sercive agent. ment should be selected.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a Your machine has three settings that result to the fol-
possible shock hazard and should never be inserted lowing cutting heights.
into a 13 A socket elsewhere.
I = 20 II = 40 III = 60

Assembly Remove the grassbox to aid adjustment (see Grass-

box).
A
Lift the mower,
➊ Insert the handle bottom 8 into the holes provided
and TIP: The front wheel has a height of cut indicator 12
which shows the postion of the wheels. Move this
➋ Secure with the screws. wheel first, then repeat for each wheel 10.
➌ Attach the handle top 3 with the bolts and wing ➊ Pull/push the wheel to the front of the mower us-
nuts 13 to the handle bottom 8. ing the hand positioned on the wheels.
Note: The handle top 3 is height adjustable. Fix han- ➋ Raise/lower the wheel.
dles in desired position I or II.
➌ Allow wheel to locate in desired position.
Note: Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used
to fix the cable to the handle. Make sure that all wheels are set to the same height.
B Attach cable to cable restraint 5 ensuring that
sufficient cable slack is available. (non GB models) E Starting and Stopping
Snap together both top and bottom half of the grass-
box. The blade continues to rotate for a few
Ensure the cables are not trapped when folding/un- seconds after the machine is switched off.
folding top handles. Do not drop the handles. Allow the motor/blade to stop rotating be-
fore switching “on” again.
Do not rapidly switch off and on.
D Grassbox Starting:
Fitting ➊ Press and hold the safety button 2.
Lift the deflector guard 7 and hold up, fit the grass- 0
➋ Squeeze the switch lever 1 towards the
box 6. handle.
2
Removing/Emptying I
1 Release the safety button 2.
Lift the deflector guard 7 and hold up. Remove Stopping:
grassbox 6.
Release the switch lever 1.
For non grass collection the mower can be used
without the grassbox 6 in position, with the deflector
guard 7 in the down position.

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 Mowing G Blade Maintenance
F Place the machine on the edge of the lawn, as Stop, remove plug from the power supply
close to the power point as possible. Work away and remove the grassbox.
from the power point. Then at right angles. Turn the machine on its right side and inspect the
Position the cable to opposite side (already cut) at blade and fan; if blunt or damaged, replace.
the end of each turn. Use the following procedure to remove and replace
When mowing do not allow the motor to la- the blade. Hold the blade 16 using gardening gloves
bour particularly in heavy conditions. When (not provided) use a spanner (not provided) to re-
the motor labours the speed of the motor move the blade bolt 15, blade washer 17, bevel
drops and you will hear a change in the motor sound, washer 18 and blade. Fit the bevel washer, blade,
when this occurs stop mowing, release the switch le- blade washer and the blade bolt. Ensure that the
ver and raise the height of cut. Failure to do so blade is the correct way up (so that this symbol
could damage the machine. can be seen located as in figure G) and tighten the
NOTE: The motor is protected by a safety cut out bolt firmly.
which is activated when the blade becomes jammed In the event of a blade becoming difficult to remove
or if the motor is overloaded. When this occurs or fit, insert a screwdriver into hole 19 to lock the
stop, remove the plug from the power supply. drive. Ensure the screwdriver is removed before at-
The safety cut out will only reset when the switch tempting to turn the machine on.
lever 1 is released. Clear any obstruction and
wait for a few minutes for the safety cut out to re-
set before continuing to use the mower. At this After Mowing/Storage
time do not operate the switch lever 1 as this will
prolong the reset time of the safety cut out. If the Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a
mower cuts out again increase the height of cut soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or
to reduce the load on the motor. polishes. Remove all grass and debris, especially
from the ventilation slots 11.
Turn the machine on its side and clean the blade
Maintenance area. If grass cuttings are compacted in the blade
area, remove with a wooden or plastic implement.
Stop, remove plug from the power supply
and remove the grassbox. Store the machine in a dry place. Do not place other
objects on top of the machine.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out
the following maintenance regularly. To aid storage loosen the wing nuts 13 and fold the
handles.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose,
dislodged or damaged blade, loose fixings, and
worn or damaged components.
☞ Ensure cables are not trapped when folding/
unfolding top handles, do not drop the han-
dles.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged and
correctly fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or
repairs before using.
If the machine should happen to fail despite the care
taken in manufacture and testing, repair should be
carried out by an authorised 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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 Fault Finding
The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly.
If these do not identify/remedy the problem, contact your service agent.
Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Machine fails to operate Power turned off Turn power on
Mains socket faulty Use another socket
Extension cable damaged Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Fuse faulty/blown Replace fuse
Mower in long grass Increase height of cut and tilt mower
Motor protector has activated Allow to cool and increase height of
cut
Safety cut out has activated Allow to cool for a few minutes and
increase height of cut
At this time do not operate the switch
lever 1 as this will prolong the reset
time of the safety cut out
Machine functions Extension cable damaged Inspect cable, replace if damaged
intermittently Machines internal wiring damaged Contact Service Agent
Motor protector has activated Allow to cool and increase height of
cut
Safety cut out has activated Allow to cool for a few minutes and
increase height of cut
At this time do not operate the switch
lever 1 as this will prolong the reset
time of the safety cut out
Machine leaves ragged Height of cut too low Increase height of cut (see “Height of
finish Cut Adjustment”)
or Replace blade
motor labours Cutting blade blunt
(see “Blade Maintenance”)
Underside of machine badly clogged Clean machine (see “After Mowing/
Storage”)
Blade fitted upside down Refit blade correctly (see “Blade Main-
tenance”)
Cutting blade not rotating Cutting blade obstructed Clear obstruction
Blade nut/bolt loose Tighten blade nut/bolt
Excessive vibration/ Blade nut/bolt loose Tighten blade nut/bolt
noise Cutting blade damaged Replace blade.

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Disposal
Robert Bosch Australia Ltd.
Product, accessories and packaging should be RBAU/SPT2
sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. 1555 Centre Road
P.O. Box 66 Clayton
Only for EC countries: 3168 Clayton/Victoria
Do not dispose of the product into ✆ ................................................... +61
(0)1 / 800 804 777
household waste! Fax ................................................... +61 (0)1 / 800 819 520
According to the European Directive www.bosch.com.au
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and E-Mail: [email protected]
electronic equipment and its incorpo-
ration into national law, products that New Zealand
are no longer suitable for use must be separately Robert Bosch Limited
collected and sent for recovery in an 14-16 Constellation Drive
environmentally-friendly manner. Mairangi Bay
Auckland
New Zealand
Service ✆ ........................................................ +64 (0)9 / 47 86 158
Fax ........................................................ +64 (0)9 / 47 82 914
Exploded views and information on spare parts
can be found under:
www.bosch-pt.com Declaration of Conformity
Great Britain
Measured values determined according to
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
2000/14/EC (1.60 m height, 1 m distance away) and
P.O. Box 98
ISO 5349.
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road Typically the A-weighted noise level of the product
Denham-Uxbridge is: sound pressure level 82 dB (A); sound power
Middlesex UB 9 5HJ level 92 dB (A).
✆ Service ................................ +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 82 The typical hand/arm vibration is below 2.5 m/s2.
Fax Service ............................... +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 89 We declare under our sole responsibility, that this
✆ Advice line ......................... +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 91 product is in conformity with the following standards
Fax Advice ................................. +44 (0) 18 95 / 83 87 93 or standardization documents: EN 60 335,
EN 60335-2-77 according to the provisions of the di-
Ireland
rectives 89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC, 2000/14/EC.
Beaver Distribution Ltd.
2000/14/EC: The guaranteed sound power level
Greenhills Road
LWA is lower than 94. Conformity assessment proce-
Tallaght-Dublin 24
dure according to Annex VI.
✆ Service ..................................... +353 (0)1 / 45 15 211
Fax ..................................................... +353 (0)1 / 45 17 127 Notified body: SRL, Sudbury England
Notified body identifications number: 1088
Malaysia
Leinfelden, 01.09.2004.
Robert Bosch (SEA.) Pte. Ltd.
Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
No. 8a, Jalan 13/6
Senior Vice President Head of Product
Selangor Darul Ehsan Engineering Certification
Petaling Jaya 46200
Malaysia
✆ ............................................................. +60 3 79 58 30 00
Fax (EW Dept.) .................................... +60 3 79 58 38 38 Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
www.bosch.com.sg

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 Safety Notes
Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be ■ Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
familiar with the controls and the proper use of ■ Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass,
the lawnmower. Please keep the instruction safe where feasible.
for later use. ■ Walk, never run.
Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower ■ Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
General hazard safety alert. – Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet
grass.
Read instruction manual. – Mow across the face of slopes – never up and
down.
Beware of thrown or flying objects to by- – Exercise extreme caution when changing direc-
standers. tion on slopes.
– Use extreme caution when stepping back or pull-
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from ing the lawnmower towards you. Never mow by
the machine. pulling the mower towards you.
■ Stop the blades if the lawnmower has to be tilted
Switch off and remove plug from mains be- for transportation when crossing surfaces other
fore adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is en- than grass and when transporting the lawnmower
tangled and before leaving the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
unattended for any period. Keep the supply ■ Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching
flexible cord away from the cutting blades. on the motor, except if the machine has to be
Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or tilted for starting in long grass. In this case, do not
fingers. tilt it more than absolutely necessary and tilt only
the part which is away from the operator. Always
Wait until all machine components have ensure that both hands are in the operating posi-
completely stopped before touching them. tion before returning the machine to the ground.
The blades continue to rotate after the ma-
STOP chine is switched off, a rotating blade can ■ Switch on the lawnmower with feet well away
from the blades.
cause injury.
■ Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawn-
parts.
mower outdoors whilst it is raining.
■ Never operate the lawnmower without the grass-
box/bag or deflector guard in position.
■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with ■ Never operate the lawnmower with a defective
these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local deflector guard or defective grassbox.
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
■ Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the
■ Never mow while people, especially children or motor is running.
pets, are nearby.
■ Remove the plug from the socket:
■ The operator or user is responsible for accidents
– whenever you leave the machine
or hazards occurring to other people or their prop-
erty. – before clearing a blockage
■ Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or – before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn-
wearing open sandals, always wear substantial mower
footwear and long trousers. – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn-
■ Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawn- mower for damage and make repairs as neces-
mower is to be used and remove all stones, sary
sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects. – if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally
■ Before using, always visually inspect to see that (check immediately).
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are ■ Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
not worn or damaged. that the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
■ Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in ■ Check the grassbox/bag frequently for wear or
sets to preserve balance. deterioration.
■ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
■ Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch ap-
proved.

Robert Bosch GmbH, Geschäftsbereich Elektrowerkzeuge,

D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen www.bosch-pt.com
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ROTAK 320

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