Bosch ALB 18 LI User Manual
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F 016 L70 800 | (28.3.11)
Bosch Power Tools
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Safety Notes
Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be famil-
iar with the controls and the proper use of the ma-
chine. Please keep the instructions safe for later use!
Explanation of symbols on the machine
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.
Rotating fan. Keep hands and feet out of
the openings while the machine is running.
Pay attention that bystanders are not in-
jured through foreign objects thrown from
the machine. Keep bystanders a safe dis-
tance away from the machine.
Wear safety goggles.
Remove battery before adjusting or clean-
ing, and before leaving the machine unat-
tended for any period.
Do not work in the rain or leave the cord-
less leaf blower outdoors whilst raining.
Do not use the charger if the cord is dam-
aged.
Operation
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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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The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their prop-
erty.
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Other persons and animals should remain at a dis-
tance of 3 metres or more when the machine is be-
ing used. The operator is responsible for third per-
sons in the working area.
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Never operate the machine while people, especial-
ly children or pets, are nearby.
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Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
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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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Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn in-
to air intake could result in personal injury.
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Do not operate without tubes in place.
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Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet
could result in personal injury.
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Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
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Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
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Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders.
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Do not modify this product. Unauthorized modifi-
cations may impair the safety of your product and
may result in increased noise and vibration.
Maintenance
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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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Examine the machine and replace worn or dam-
aged parts for safety.
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Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch ap-
proved.
Recommendations for Optimal Handling of
the Battery
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Before any work on the garden product itself
(e. g. maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as
during transport and storage, remove the battery
from the garden product. There is danger of injury
when unintentionally actuating the On/Off switch.
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Use only Bosch battery packs intended specifi-
cally for the machine. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
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Ensure the switch is in the off position before in-
serting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack in-
to machines that have the switch on invites acci-
dents.
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Do not open the battery. Danger of short-
circuiting.
Protect the battery against heat, e. g.,
against continuous intense sunlight, fire,
water, and moisture. Danger of explosion.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects
that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-
dentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid con-
tacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritations or
burns.
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In case of damage and improper use of the bat-
tery, vapours may be emitted. Provide for fresh
air and seek medical help in case of complaints.
The vapours can irritate the respiratory system.
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Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.
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When the battery is defective, liquid can escape
and come into contact with adjacent compo-
nents. Check any parts concerned. Clean such
parts or replace them, if required.
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Use the battery only in conjunction with your
Bosch product. This measure alone protects the
battery against dangerous overload.
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Use only original Bosch batteries with the voltage
listed on the nameplate of your product. When
using other batteries, e. g. imitations, recondi-
tioned batteries or other brands, there is danger of
injury as well as property damage through explod-
ing batteries.
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Protect the battery against moisture and water.
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Store the battery only within a temperature range
between 0 °C and 50 °C. As an example, do not
leave the battery in the car in summer.
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Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery
using a soft, clean and dry brush.
Safety Warnings for battery chargers
Keep the battery charger away from rain
or moisture. Penetration of water in the
battery charger increases the risk of an
electric shock.
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Only charge Bosch lithium ion batteries or batter-
ies installed in Bosch products with the voltages
listed in the technical data. Otherwise there is
danger of fire and explosion.
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Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination
can lead to danger of an electric shock.
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