About BoschSince the humble beginnings in Stuttgart, 1886, when Robert Bosch formed his own business manufacturing electronic components, the ‘Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering' has become one of the biggest and best known manufacturers of domestic and industrial electrical products in the world. The willingness to improve on established designs started almost immediately and it is this ethos that has kept Bosch GmbH and Bosch lawnmowers ahead of their rivals ever since. This innovation is quite apparent in the present range of Bosch lawnmowers and garden products that include tools no other garden machinery manufacturer produces. For lawn trimming, the strimmer must be set at the highest position (a 48-degree angle) and once set, it’s as easy as moving the strimmer from left to right. The wheel ensures that you do not get too close to any walls, trees or anything that protrudes out of your lawn (bird tables, washing lines etc). The wheel was useful in our garden as we have walls splitting the three levels, so I could use the wheel to guide the strimmer along the wall-edge and the strimmer did a great job of trimming the grass, right up to the wall. If the extra-strong trimming line breaks, remove the spool as described above and insert the replacement trimming line into the spool according to the instructions.

The Bosch ART 26 Combitrim is an electric AC grass trimmer with a power output of 450 W. It is designed for efficient and precise trimming of grass and weeds in outdoor spaces.The IntelliFeed system for the line is also hugely beneficial, as it automatically rolls off the line as necessary, retaining the cutting diameter. This means that you don’t have to keep stopping to manually adjust the spool, which is both safer and more efficient. How does it rate online?

Lay the device on its side and clean the protective cover from the inside. Remove compact grass residues with a wooden or plastic piece. Weighing 2800g, the Bosch ART 26-18 Li+ is relatively lightweight, making it easy to manoeuvre and handle during use. Its ergonomic design ensures user comfort, reducing fatigue during prolonged use. With a cutting diameter of up to 260 millimeters, this grass trimmer can cover a large area in one sweep, reducing the time and effort required for trimming. The height adjustment feature allows for flexibility in cutting heights, with a range of up to 115 millimeters, ensuring an even cut across various types of terrain. Thoroughly clean the exterior of the grass trimmer with a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water or any cleaning or polishing agents. This powerful corded trimmer is ideal for anyone with a medium-large garden, or for dealing with heavily overgrown areas: its powerful 450W motor ensures an efficient cutting performance even when cutting in tough conditions, and the 26cm cutting width allows you to cover the ground effectively without compromising the accuracy of the cut.Some reviewers also own other Bosch products with the battery share option and were pleased with how well the strimmer works alongside their other Bosch tools.

Overall, for me, once I had set the strimmer up and worked out what to do with the spool, the strimmer was very easy to use and I was impressed that I managed to trim almost the whole garden in one go, which took about 40 minutes. I recharged the battery fully and then completed the edging which took a further 10 minutes and there was plenty of battery left. Bosch claims that the battery is powerful enough to allow the strimmer to trim the edges of eight tennis courts in one charge. I think you would have to be well practiced at using the machine for this to be true! ART 26 Combitrim - 3600 H78 C00, 3600 H78 C04, 3600 H78 C05, 3600 H78 C06, 3600 H78 C70, 3600 H78 C73

Technical Specifications

Hang the cable on the integrated cable hook. Do NOT wrap the power and extension cord around the cable hook or protective cover. or• Phone the Bosch after sales service on 03447 360109 who will be happy to arrange and explain the warranty claim process. The Bosch ART 26-18 Li+ is powered by a rechargeable battery, eliminating the need for a power cord and providing unrestricted movement during operation. This makes it a convenient choice for users without access to a power outlet or those seeking greater flexibility. This was fairly straightforward until it came to fitting the spool, as this is not listed as an initial step in the assembly instructions. It talks about operation, before it mentions mounting the spool and even then, it’s written as if there is already a spool in place. It has a reliable semi auto-spool which efficiently and conveniently feeds the line whilst trimming, so no need to bump your new machine on the floor to get more line out. Complete with 2 year manufacturers guarantee.