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Safety Notes
Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be ■ Check cable for damage before starting work and
familiar with the controls and the proper use of replace if necessary. Keep cable away from heat,
the hedgecutter. Please keep the instructions oil and sharp edges.
safe for later use. Operation of the hedgecutter ■ Know how to stop the hedgecutter quickly in an
can cause serious injuries, if not used as in- emergency.
tended. When using electric tools, basic safety
precautions including the following should al- ■ Cut a hedge only in daylight or in good artificial
ways be followed, to reduce the risk of fire, elec- light.
tric shock and personal injury. ■ Never operate the hedgecutter with defective
Explanation of symbols: guards or without the guard in place.
Read instruction manual. ■ Always ensure all handles and guards supplied
are fitted when using the hedgecutter. Never at-
tempt to use an incomplete hedgecutter or one
Do not use the hedgecutter in the rain or with an unauthorised modification.
leave it outdoors when it is raining. ■ Always operate hedgecutter with both hands.
Switch off and remove plug from mains be- ■ Never hold the hedgecutter by the guard.
fore adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is en- ■ Keep cable away from the cutting area.
tangled or if the cable is cut or damaged and ■ While operating the hedgecutter always be sure
before leaving the hedgecutter unattended of a safe and secure operating position at all
for any period. times, especially when using steps or a ladder.
■ Other persons and animals should remain at a ■ Always be aware of your surroundings and stay
distance of 3 metres or more when the machine alert for possible hazards that you may not hear
is being used. whilst operating the hedgecutter.
■ Never grasp the blade of the hedgecutter. ■ Remove the plug from the socket:
■ Children or persons unfamiliar with these instruc- – before checking, clearing a blockage or working
tions must not operate the hedgecutter. Local on the hedgecutter.
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
– after striking a foreign object, inspect the
■ Never cut a hedge while people, especially chil- hedgecutter for damage and make repairs as
dren or pets, are nearby. necessary.
■ The operator or user is responsible for accidents – if the hedgecutter starts to vibrate abnormally
or hazards occurring to other people or their prop- check immediately.
erty.
■ Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure
■ Do not operate the hedgecutter when barefoot or that the hedgecutter is always in a safe working
wearing open sandals, always wear substantial condition.
footwear and long trousers. The use of sturdy
gloves, non-skid footwear and safety glasses is ■ The hedgecutter should be stored in a dry, high or
recommended. Do not wear loose clothing or jew- locked up place out of the reach of children.
ellery which can be caught in moving parts. ■ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
■ Thoroughly inspect the area where the hedgecut- ■ Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you
ter is to be used and remove all wires and other are qualified to do so.
foreign objects. ■ Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch ap-
■ Prior to operation, check cutter blades, blade proved.
bolts and cutter assembly for wear or damage. Do
not operate with a damaged or excessively worn
cutting device.
Product Specification
Hedgecutter AHS 400 - 24T AHS 480 - 24T AHS 550 - 24ST AHS 600 - 24ST
Part number 3 600 H48 0.. 3 600 H48 1.. 3 600 H48 2.. 3 600 H48 3..
Rated power 550 W 550 W 600 W 600 W
No-load stroke rate 1400 spm 1400 spm 1400 spm 1400 spm
Blade spacing 24 mm 24 mm 24 mm 24 mm
Cutting length 400 mm 480 mm 550 mm 600 mm
Weight 3.95 kg 4.05 kg 4.1 kg 4.2 kg
Protection class / II / II / II / II
Hedgecutter AHS 650 - 24ST AHS 6000 PRO-T AHS 7000 PRO-T
Part number 3 600 H48 4.. 3 600 H48 A.. 3 600 H48 B..
Rated power 600 W 700 W 700 W
No-load stroke rate 1400 spm 1500 spm 1500 spm
Blade spacing 24 mm 34 mm 34 mm
Cutting length 650 mm 600 mm 700 mm
Weight 4.25 kg 4.1 kg 4.2 kg
Protection class / II / II / II
Electrical Safety
Your machine is double insulated for safety and re-
quires no earth connection. The operating voltage is
230 V AC, 50 Hz (for non-EU countries 220 V,
240 V as applicable). Only use approved extension
cables. Contact your Bosch Service Centre for de-
tails.
Extension cords /leads should only be used if they
comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types.
It is recommended for increased electrical safety to Cut stems up to 24 mm (34 mm, AHS 6000/
use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping 7000 PRO-T) in thickness. When cutting, move
current of not more than 30 mA. Always check your steadily along the line of cut, so that stems are fed
RCD every time you use it. directly into the cutter blades. The double edge of
For products not sold in GB : WARNING: For the cutting blade enables cutting to either direction,
safety, it is essential that the mains plug 6 attached or with a side to side motion.
to the machine is fitted to the power supply cable 9 Cut the sides of the hedge first, then the top.
as shown. To keep the sides flat, cutting upwards with the
The couplings of connection leads must be pro- growth is recommended. Younger stems tend to
tected against splashes and the coupling sockets on move outwards when cutting them from top to bot-
the leads must be made of rubber or coated with tom, resulting in shallow patches or holes in the
rubber. hedge.
Fixing means for the connection leads must be To reach a level finish, fasten a piece of string along
used. the length of the hedge at the required height and
The connection lead must be inspected for signs of use as an alignment guide. Cut the hedge just above
damage at regular intervals and may only be used if the string.
in perfect condition. Take care to avoid cutting into objects such as wire,
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by which could cause damage to the cutting blades and
a Bosch Service Centre. the drive.
Products sold in GB only: Your hedgecutter is fitted Recommended cutting/trimming times:
with an approved 13 A (BS 1363/A) electric plug and – Cut hedges with deciduous leaves in June and
is protected by a 13 A fuse (ASTA Approved to October.
BS 1362). – Cut evergreen hedges in April and August.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket out- – Cut conifer and other fast growing shrubs approx.
lets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fit- every six weeks from May onwards.
ted in its place.
– Shaping hedges should be cut to achieve a form
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a as shown in figure.
possible shock hazard and should never be inserted
into a 13 A socket elsewhere.
Maintenance
A Starting and Stopping Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
Starting:
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out
Press and hold rear switch lever 5. Squeeze any the following maintenance regularly.
front lever 3.
Check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged
Stopping: or damaged blade, loose fixings and worn or dam-
Release any of switch levers 3 and 5. aged components.
Note: The machine is fitted with a sliding clutch Check that covers and guards are undamaged and
which protect the motor from being damaged should correctly fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or
be the blade lock against a solid object. repairs before using.
Should the machine lockup switch off immediately If the hedgecutter should happen to fail despite the
and pull mains plug before removing the object from care taken in manufacturing and testing, repair
the blade. should be carried out by an authorized customer
service agent for Bosch garden products.
For all correspondence and spare parts orders, al-
B C D Tips on Cutting ways include the 10-digit part number (TYP) from
the nameplate of the machine!
Hold the hedgecutter away from yourself
using both hands. Stand in a secure and
stable position.
Position the extension cord over your shoulder tothe
rear and ensure that the cord is behind you at all
times during cutting. Never place the cable over the
hedge, where it could easily be cut by the blades.
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
Hedgecutter fails to No power Check power
operate Mains socket faulty Check other socket, replace
Extension cord damaged Check cord, replace
Fuse faulty Replace fuse
Hedgecutter operates Extension cord damaged Check cord, replace
intermittently Internal wiring defective Contact service agent
On/Off switch(es) defective Contact service agent
Motor runs but blades Internal fault Contact service agent
remain stationary
Cutting blade hot Cutting blade blunt Have blade sharpened
Cutting blade has dents Have blade overhauled
Too much friction, due to lack of Apply lubricant spray
lubricant
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