Bosch Appliances Lawn Mower 34 User Manual

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Bosch Power Tools

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General hazard safety alert.

Read instruction manual.

Pay attention that bystanders are not in-

jured through foreign objects thrown from 

the machine.

Keep bystanders a safe distance away from 

the machine.

Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or 

fingers.

Not applicable.

Switch off and remove plug from mains be-

fore adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is en-

tangled and before leaving the garden 

product unattended for any period. Keep 

the supply flexible cord away from the cut-

ting blades.
Wait until all machine components have 

completely stopped before touching them. 

The blades continue to rotate after the ma-

chine is switched off, a rotating blade can 

cause injury.
Do not use the machine in the rain or leave 

it outdoors when it is raining.

Beware electric shock hazard.

Keep supply flexible cord away from cut-

ting means.

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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with 

these instructions to use the machine. Local regu-

lations may restrict the age of the operator. When 

not in use store the machine out of reach of chil-

dren.

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This tool is not intended for use by persons (in-

cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory 

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 

knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-

sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance 

by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they 

do not play with the appliance.

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Never mow while people, especially children or 

pets, are nearby.

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The operator or user is responsible for accidents 

or hazards occurring to other people or their prop-

erty.

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Do not operate the machine when barefoot or 

wearing open sandals, always wear substantial 

footwear and long trousers.

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Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is 

to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, 

bones and other foreign objects.

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Before using, always visually inspect to see that 

the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are 

not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged 

blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

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Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where 

feasible.

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Walk, never run.

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Never operate the appliance with defective guards 

or shields, or without safety devices, for example 

deflectors and/or grass catchers in place.

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Working on banks can be dangerous.
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

– Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet 

grass.

– Mow across the face of slopes

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 never up and 

down.

– Exercise extreme caution when changing direc-

tion on slopes.

– Use extreme caution when stepping back or 

pulling the machine towards you.

– Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.

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Stop the blades if the machine has to be tilted for 

transportation when crossing surfaces other than 

grass and when transporting the machine to and 

from the area to be mowed.

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Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching 

on the motor, except if the machine has to be tilted 

for starting in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it 

more than absolutely necessary and tilt only the 

part which is away from the operator. Always en-

sure that both hands are in the operating position 

before returning the machine to the ground.

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Switch on the motor according to the instructions 

with feet well away from rotating parts.

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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating 

parts.

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Always stand clear of the discharge zone when op-

erating the machine.

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Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor 

is running.

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from the blade. The blade can cause damage to 

the cables and lead to contact with live parts. Be-

ware electric shock hazard.

– whenever you leave the machine,

– before clearing a blockage,

– before checking, cleaning or working on the 

machine,

– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the ma-

chine for damage and make repairs as neces-

sary,

– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally 

(check immediately).

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The voltage indicated on the rating plate must cor-

respond to the voltage of the power source.

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We recommend that this equipment is only con-

nected into a socket which is protected by a cir-

cuit-breaker that would be actuated by a 30 mA re-

sidual current.

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Only use or replace power supply cables for this 

unit which correspond to the types indicated by 

the manufacturer. See the operating instructions 

for the order no. and types.

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Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.

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Do not run over, crush or pull the power supply ca-

ble or extension lead, otherwise it may be dam-

aged. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp 

edges.

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The extension lead must have a cross section in ac-

cordance with the operating instructions and be 

protected against splashed water. The connection 

must not be in water.

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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure 

that the machine is in safe working condition.

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Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or de-

terioration.

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Examine the machine and replace worn or dam-

aged parts for safety.

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Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch ap-

proved.

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