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BOSCH UniversalHedgeCut 18V-50 Cordless Hedge Trimmer User Manual
Quick guide for the BOSCH UniversalHedgeCut 18V-50 and 18V-55 cordless hedge trimmers, covering operation, battery maintenance, safety warnings, and troubleshooting.
Table of contents
Quick guide from the manual
This document provides essential instructions for the safe and efficient operation of the BOSCH UniversalHedgeCut 18V-50 and 18V-55 cordless hedge trimmers. Always ensure the battery is removed before performing any maintenance or adjustments.
Operation
To operate the hedge trimmer, insert the charged battery until you hear a click. Press the front trigger and the rear handle trigger simultaneously to start the device. To stop, release either trigger or both.
Working with the hedge trimmer
Move the trimmer evenly forward along the cutting line. The double-sided blade allows for cutting in both directions or with a side-to-side motion. Cut the sides of the hedge first, then the top. For a level finish, use a string as a guide.
Anti-Blocking Mechanism
If the blade stalls on tough material, the motor load increases. The intelligent micro-electronics detect this and reverse the motor direction to prevent stalling and cut through the branch. This audible process can repeat up to 15 times.
Maintenance and Storage
Always remove the battery before transport or storage. Keep the product and ventilation slots clean. Lubricate the blade with maintenance spray before use. Store in a secure, dry place out of reach of children.
Safety
Keep all body parts away from the blade. Do not attempt to remove cut material while the blade is moving. Do not use the tool in bad weather, especially if there is a risk of lightning.
Manufacturer information
Bosch
Practical help
Common problems
Hedge trimmer does not operate
Check if the battery is discharged or not fully connected.
Hedge trimmer operates intermittently
Contact a service agent for internal wiring or switch defects.
Cutting blade becomes hot
The blade is blunt or has dents; have it sharpened or inspected. Apply lubricant spray.
Cutting time per battery charge is too low
Clean the blade, improve cutting technique, or ensure the battery is fully charged.
Before use
- Ensure the battery is fully charged.
- Lubricate the cutting blade with maintenance spray.
- Inspect the hedge for wires or foreign objects.
- Ensure all handles and guards are properly fitted.
- Check that all nuts, bolts, and screws are tight.
Specs in practice
- Stroke rate at no-load
- The number of cutting strokes per minute without load (2800 min-1).
- Cutting length
- The effective length of the blade (50 cm for 18V-50, 55 cm for 18V-55).
- Tooth opening
- The maximum branch diameter the blade can handle (20 mm or 22 mm).
Images and diagrams
- Figure A: Overview of components including handles, triggers, and battery.
- Figure B: Battery insertion and removal procedure.
- Figure C: Battery charge-control indicator LED status.
- Figure D-E: Switching the tool on and off.
- Figure F: Proper hedge trimming technique.
Model compatibility
- Compatible with Bosch PBA 18V series batteries (1.5 Ah to 6.0 Ah).
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