AdvancedRotak
650, 660, 670, 690, 750, 760, 770, 780, 790
Electric Lawn Mower
User Manual
Contents
Safety Notes
Warning! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Make yourself familiar with the controls and the proper use of the product. Please keep the instructions safe for later use!
Explanation of symbols on the machine
| General hazard safety alert. | |
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Read instruction manual. |
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Make sure that bystanders are not injured by foreign objects being thrown away. |
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Warning: Keep a safe distance to the product when operating. |
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Caution: Do not touch rotating blades. Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fingers. |
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Not applicable. |
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Switch off and remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is entangled and before leaving the garden product unattended for any period. Keep the supply flexible cord away from the cutting blades. |
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Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them. The blades continue to rotate after the machine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury. |
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Do not use the product in the rain or leave it outdoors when it is raining. |
| Beware electric shock hazard. | |
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Keep supply flexible cord away from cutting means. |
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Do not use a high-pressure washer or a garden hose to clean the machine. |
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Carefully check the area where the tool is to be used for wildlife and pets. Wildlife and pets may be injured while the machine is in operation. Thoroughly check the working area and remove any stones, sticks, wires, bones and foreign objects. When using the machine, ensure that no wildlife, pets or small tree stumps are hidden in the dense grass. |
Operation
- Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. When not in use store the product out of reach of children.
- Never allow children, persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience and/or knowledge and/or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
- Children should be supervised to en-sure that they do not play with theproduct.
- Never work while people, especiallychildren, or pets are nearby.
- The user is responsible for accidentsor hazards occurring to other peopleor their property.
- Do not wear open rubber shoes orsandals when using the product. Al-ways wear sturdy shoes and longtrousers. Do not use barefoot.
- Thoroughly inspect the area wherethe machine is to be used and re-move all stones, sticks, wires, bonesand other foreign objects.
- Before using, always visually inspectto see that the blades, blade boltsand cutter assembly are not worn ordamaged. Replace worn or damagedblades and bolts in sets to preservebalance.
- Mow only in daylight or in good artifi-cial light.
- Avoid mowing in bad weather condi-tions especially when there is a riskof lightning.
- Avoid operating the machine in wetgrass, where feasible.
- Walk, never run.
- Never operate the machine with de-fective guards or shields, or withoutsafety devices, for example deflect-ors and/or grass catchers in place.
- We would advise you to wear earprotection for your own convenience.
- Never operate the product when youare tired, ill or under the influence ofalcohol, drugs or medicine.
- Working on banks can be dangerous:
− Do not mow on excessively steepslopes.
− Always be sure of your footing onslopes or wet grass.
− Mow across the face of slopesnever up and down.
− Exercise extreme caution whenchanging direction on slopes. - Use extreme caution when steppingback or pulling the machine towardsyou.
- Never mow by pulling the mower to-wards you.
- Wait until the blades stop if the ma-chine has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces otherthan grass and when transportingthe machine to and from the area tobe mowed.
- Do not tilt the machine when startingor switching on the motor.
- Switch on the motor according to theinstructions with feet well away fromrotating parts.
- Do not put hands or feet near or un-der rotating parts.
- Always stand clear of the dischargezone when operating the machine.
- Never pick up or carry the machinewhile the motor is running.
- When storing, make sure that all 4wheels of the garden tool stand onthe ground/floor.
- Only lift the garden tool with the car-rying handle. Use the carrying handlewith care.
- Do not modify the machine. Unau-thorized modifications can impairthe safety of your machine, lead toincreased noise and vibrations, andpoor performance.
- Regularly inspect the supply cableand any extension cables. Do notconnect damaged cables to the sup-ply or touch a damaged cable beforeit is disconnected from the supply. Adamaged cable can lead to contactwith live parts. Beware electricshock hazard.
Leaf Collect
The leaf collect blade has been designed to allow you to pick up autumn leaves from your lawn. In order for this functionality to work within optimal parameters, please note the following:
- Only collect leaves with the machine set at maximum cutting height.
- Collect leaves from your lawn only.
- Before collecting leaves inspect the area where the machine is to be used and keep people, pets, glass structures and cars away from use.
Remove the plug from the socket:
- Whenever you leave the machine.
- Before clearing a blockage.
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the machine.
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After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and change the blade as necessary.
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If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
Connecting to the mains
- The voltage of the power source must correspond with the data on the type plate of the product.
- We recommend that this product is only connected into a socket which is protected by a circuit-breaker that would be actuated by a 30 mA residual current.
- 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.
- Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
- Do not run over, crush or pull the power supply cord or extension cord, otherwise it may be damaged. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
- The extension lead must have a cross section in accordance with the operating instructions and be protected against splashed water. The connection must not be in water.
- Always wear gardening gloves when handling or working near the sharp blades.
Electrical Safety
Warning! Switch the product off and pull the mains plug before any maintenance or cleaning. The same applies when the mains cable is damaged, cut or entangled.
- The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the machine is switched off.
- Caution do not touch the rotating blade.
Your product is double insulated for safety and requires no earth connection. The operating voltage is 230 V AC, 50 Hz (for non-EU countries 220 V, 240 V as applicable). Contact your Bosch Service Centre for details.
If in doubt contact a qualified electrician or the nearest Bosch Service Centre.
For increased electrical safety use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA. Always check your RCD every time you use it.
Keep the supply cables away from moving hazardous parts and avoid damage to the cables; this can lead to contact with live parts.
The connections (plugs and sockets) should be kept dry and off the ground. The supply cables must be inspected for signs of damage at regular intervals and may only be used if in perfect condition.
The connections (plugs and sockets) should be kept dry and off the ground. The supply cables must be inspected for signs of damage at regular intervals and may only be used if in perfect condition.
If the supply cable on the product is damaged, it must only be replaced by a Bosch Service Centre. Only use approved extension cables.
Use only extension cords, cables, leads and cable reels that comply with EN 61242/IEC 61242 or IEC 60884-2-7 and are of type H05VV-F or H05RN-F.
If you want to use an extension cable when operating your product, only the following cable dimensions should be used:
- Nominal conductor area of 1.25 mm 2 or 1.5 mm 2
- Maximum length 30 m for a Cord Extension Set or maximum length of 60 m for a Cable Reel with Re- sidual Current Device (RCD).
Note: If an extension cable is used it must be earthed and connected through the plug to the earth cable of your supply network in accordance with prescribed safety regulations. If in doubt contact a qualified electri- cian or the nearest Bosch Service Centre.
WARNING! Inadequate extension cables can be dangerous. Extension cable, plug and socket must be of watertight construction and intended for outdoor use.
Maintenance
- Always wear gardening gloves when handling or working near the sharp blades.
- Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure safe working with the product.
- Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
- Inspect the product and replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
- Ensure replacement cutting means of the right type are used.
- Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch-approved.
- Before storing, make sure that the product is clean and free of residue.
If necessary, clean with a soft dry brush.
Symbols
The following symbols are important for reading and understanding the original instructions. Please take note of the symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the symbols will help you to use the product in a better and safer manner
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Movement direction |
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Reaction direction |
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Wear protective gloves |
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Weight |
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Switching on |
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Switching off |
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Permitted action |
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Prohibited action |
| CLICK! | Audible noise |
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Accessories/Spare Parts |
Intended Use
The garden product is intended for domestic lawn mowing.
The garden product is not intended for hedge cutting, trim- ming, shredding, etc.
The garden product is intended for lawn mowing at ground level.
Technical Data
| Lawnmower |
dvancedRotak 650
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dvancedRotak 660 | dvancedRotak 670 | dvancedRotak 690 | dvancedRotak 750 | |
| Article number | 3 600 HB9 205 3 600 HB9 231 3 600 HB9 273 |
3 600 HB9 206 3 600 HB9 274 |
3 600 HB9 207 3 600 HB9 275 |
3 600 HB9 208 | 3 600 HB9 305 3 600 HB9 375 |
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| Rated power in- put | W | 1700 | 1700 | 1800 | 1800 | 1700 |
| Rated voltage | V | 220 – 240 | 220 – 240 | 220 – 240 | 220 – 240 | 220 – 240 |
| Bowl diameter | cm | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 45 |
| Height of cut | mm | 25 – 80 | 25 – 80 | 25 – 80 | 25 – 80 | 25 – 80 |
| Grassbox, capa- city | I | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01:2014 | kg | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Protection class | /II | /II | /II | /II | /II | |
| Serial number | see type p | |||||
The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V. These specifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models.
All values in this manual are measured for usage below or equal to 2000 meters above nominal sea level
| Lawnmower | AdvancedRotak 760 | AdvancedRotak 770 | AdvancedRotak 780 | AdvancedRotak 790 | |
| Article number | 3 600 HB9 306 3 600 HB9 376 |
3 600 HB9 307 3 600 HB9 377 |
3 600 HB9 308 3 600 HB9 378 |
3 600 HB9 309 3 600 HB9 379 |
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| Rated power input | W | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 |
| Rated voltage | V | 220 – 240 | 220 – 240 | 220 – 240 | 220 – 240 |
| Bowl diameter | cm | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Height of cut | mm | 25 – 80 | 25 – 80 | 25 – 80 | 25 – 80 |
| Grassbox, capacity | I | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Weight according to EPTA-Proced- ure 01:2014 | kg | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Protection class | /II | /II | /II | /II | |
| Serial number | see type plate on garden tool | ||||
The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V. These specifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models.
All values in this manual are measured for usage below or equal to 2000 meters above nominal sea level.
Noise/Vibration Information
| AdvancedRotak | 650 | 660 | 670 | 690 | 750 | |
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3 600 HB9 205
3 600 HB9 231
3 600 HB9 273
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3 600 HB9 206 3 600 HB9 274
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3 600 HB9 207
3 600 HB9 275
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3 600 HB9 208 |
3 600 HB9 305
3 600 HB9 375
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Noise emission values determined according to EN 60335-2-77.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:
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| — Sound pressure level | dB(A) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| — Sound power level | dB(A) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Uncertainty K | dB | =1.0 | =1.0 | =1.0 | =1.0 | = 2.0 |
| Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 60335-2-77 | ||||||
| — Vibration emission value ah |
m/s² | < 2.5 | < 2.5 | < 2.5 | < 2.5 | < 2.5 |
| — Uncertainty K | m/² | =1.5 | =1.5 | =1.5 | =1.5 | =1.5 |
| AdvancedRotak | 760 | 770 | 780 | 790 | |
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3 600 HB9 306
3 600 HB9 376
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3 600 HB9 307
3 600 HB9 377
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3 600 HB9 308
3 600 HB9 378
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3 600 HB9 309
3 600 HB9 379
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Noise emission values determined according to EN 60335-2-77.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:
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| — Sound pressure level | dB(A) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
| — Sound power level | dB(A) | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| — Uncertainty K | dB | = 2.0 | = 2.0 | = 2.0 | = 2.0 |
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Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 60335-2-77
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| — Vibration emission value a,, | m/s 2 | < 2.5 | < 2.5 | < 2.5 | < 2.5 |
| — Uncertainty K | m/s 2 | =1.5 | =1.5 | =1.5 | =1.5 |
Mounting and Operation
| Action | Figure | Page |
| Delivery scope | A | 265 |
| Unfolding the handle Adjusting the working height | B | 266 |
| Grassbox fitting/removing | C | 267 |
| Setting the height of cut | D | 268 |
| Connecting the extension cable | E | 269 |
| Switching on | F | 269 |
| Working advice “mowing” | F | 269 |
| Switching | F | 269 |
| Working Advice | G | 270 |
| Level indicator, grassbox empty/full | H | 271 |
| Fold down handle | I | 272 |
| Blade maintenance/Blade replacement | J | 273 |
| Selecting accessories | K | 273 |
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Corrective Action |
| Motor refuses to start | Power turned off | Turn power on |
| Mains socket faulty | Use another socket | |
| Extension cable damaged | Inspect cable, replace if damaged | |
| Fuse faulty/ blown | If fuse blows continuously, please check your electricity supply system or contact Bosch customer service agent | |
| Grass too long | Max. allowed grass height 30cm on highest height-of-cut setting | |
| Motor protector has activated | Allow motor to cool and increase height of cut | |
| Garden tool functions intermittently | Extension cable damaged | Inspect cable, replace if damaged |
| Internal wiring of garden tool defective | Contact Bosch customer service agent | |
| Motor protector has activated | Allow motor to cool and increase height of cut | |
| Machine leaves ragged finish and/or Motor labours |
Height of cut too low | Increase height of cut |
| Cutting blade blunt | Replace cutting blade (see figure J). | |
| Possible clogging | Check underneath the garden product and clear out as necessary (always wear protective gloves) | |
| Blade fitted upside down | Refit blade correctly | |
| Blade not rotating while garden product switched on | Cutting blade obstructed | Switch off garden product Clear obstruction (always wear protective gloves) |
| Blade nut/bolt loose | Tighten blade nut/bolt (22 Nm) | |
| Excessive vibrations/ noise | Blade nut/bolt loose | Tighten blade nut/bolt (22 Nm) |
| Cutting blade damaged | Replace cutting blade (see figure J). |
After-Sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you with any questions about our products and their accessories.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.
Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.
Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: [email protected]
You can find further service addresses at: www.bosch-pt.com/serviceaddresses
You can find further service addresses at: www.bosch-pt.com/serviceaddresses
Disposal
The product, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of products into household waste!
Do not dispose of products into household waste!
Only for EU countries:
According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national law, products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
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| EU Declaration of Conformity | We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated productscomply with all applicable provisions of the directives and regu-lations listed below and are in conformity with the following stan-dards. | |
| Lawnmower | Article number | |
| AdvancedRotak 650 | 3 600 HB9 205 3 600 HB9 231 3 600 HB9 273 |
2006/42/EC 2014/30/EU 2011/65/EU 2000/14/EC EN 60335-1: 2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019 +A2:2019+A14:2019 EN 60335-2-77:2010 EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020 EN 55014-2:2015 EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019 EN IEC 63000:2018 |
| AdvancedRotak 660 | 3 600 HB9 206 3 600 HB9 274 |
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| AdvancedRotak 670 | 3 600 HB9 207 3 600 HB9 275 |
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| AdvancedRotak 690 | 3 600 HB9 208 | |
| AdvancedRotak 750 | 3 600 HB9 305 3 600 HB9 375 |
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| AdvancedRotak 760 | 3 600 HB9 306 3 600 HB9 376 |
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| AdvancedRotak 770 | 3 600 HB9 307 3 600 HB9 377 |
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| AdvancedRotak 780 | 3 600 HB9 308 3 600 HB9 378 |
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| AdvancedRotak 790 | 3 600 HB9 309 3 600 HB9 379 |
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3 600 HB9 2..: 2000/14/EC: Measured sound power level 89 dB(A), uncertainty K =1,0 dB, guaranteed sound power level 89 dB(A)
3 600 HB9 3..: 2000/14/EC: Measured sound power level 89 dB(A), uncertainty K = 2,0 dB, guaranteed sound power level 89 dB(A)
Conformity assessment procedure in accordance with annex VI. Product category: 32
Notified body: DEKRA Certification B. V., Meander 1051, 6825 MJ Arnhem, Netherlands, Nr. 0344
Technical file at: *
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* Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, PT/ECS,
70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY
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Henk Becker
Chairman of Executive Management
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Helmut Heinzelmann
Head of Product Certification
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Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, 70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY
Stuttgart, 15.07.2020
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Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
70538 Stuttgart
GERMANY
