Brand: BOSCH
Category: Lawn Mower
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for Rotak 32 R
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:13 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2010-12-14
Warranty Information
Warranty information is not explicitly detailed but implies standard manufacturer warranty.
Assembly: Follow the numbered steps to assemble the cable winders, handle, and grass box. Ensure all parts are securely fitted.
Operation: Inspect the area before use, remove foreign objects. Adjust cutting height as needed. Switch on the motor with feet clear of rotating parts. Mow across slopes, not up/down. Avoid wet grass. Never mow with people or pets nearby.
Safety: Always wear gloves when handling blades. Keep cords away from blades. Remove the plug before adjustments or cleaning. Wait for blades to stop completely. Do not use in rain.
Motor Protector: If the motor stops, allow it to cool for a few minutes before restarting.
Maintenance: Keep nuts and bolts tight, check grass catcher, and replace worn parts with Bosch-approved ones.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Corrective Action |
|---|---|---|
| Motor refuses to start | Power turned off | Turn power on |
| Mains socket faulty | Use another socket | |
| Mains cable defective | Check mains cable and have it replaced, if required | |
| Fuse faulty/blown | Replace fuse | |
| Possible clogging | Check underneath the garden product and clear out as necessary (always wear gardening gloves) | |
| Motor protector has activated | Allow motor to cool and increase height of cut | |
| Garden product functions intermittently | Mowing too low for the conditions | Increase height of cut |
| Mains cable defective | Check mains cable and have it replaced, if required | |
| Motor protector has activated | Allow motor to cool and increase height of cut | |
| Garden product leaves ragged finish and/or Motor labours | Height of cut too low | Increase height of cut |
| Cutting blade blunt | Replace the blade | |
| Possible clogging | Check underneath the garden product and clear out as necessary (always wear gardening gloves) | |
| Blade not rotating while garden product switched on | Blade fitted upside down | Refit blade correctly |
| Cutting blade obstructed | Switch off garden product | |
| Clear obstruction (always wear gardening gloves) | ||
| Excessive vibrations/ noise | Blade nut/bolt loose | Tighten blade nut/bolt (17 Nm) |
| Cutting blade damaged | Replace the blade |