Fitting Protective Equipment; Low-Vibration Auxiliary Handle; Fitting The Abrasive Tools - Bosch GWS 18V-15 C Professional Manual Original

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Fitting Protective Equipment

Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-
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ing out work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance,
changing tool, etc.). The battery should also be re-
moved for transport and storage. There is risk of injury
from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.
Note: If the grinding disc breaks during operation or the
holding fixtures on the protective guard/power tool become
damaged, the power tool must be sent to the after-sales ser-
vice immediately; see the "After-Sales Service and Applica-
tion Service" section for addresses.
Protective guard for grinding
clicks into place.
Adjust the position of the protective guard (14) to meet the
requirements of the operation. To do this, push the unlock-
ing lever (1) upward and rotate the protective guard (14)
into the required position.
Always position the protective guard (14) such that all
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three red cams on the unlocking lever (1) engage in
the corresponding openings on the protective guard
(14).
Adjust the protective guard (14) such that sparking in
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the direction of the operator is prevented.
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Place the protective guard
(14) onto the holder on the
power tool until the coding
cams of the protective
guard are aligned with the
holder. When doing so,
press and hold the unlock-
ing lever (1).
Press the protective guard
(14) onto the spindle collar
until the shoulder of the
protective guard is sitting
on the flange of the power
tool and rotate the protect-
ive guard until it audibly
The protective guard (14) must only be adjustable
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while the unlocking lever (1) is actuated. Otherwise,
the power tool must not be used any more under any
circumstances and must be sent to the after-sales ser-
vice.
Note: The coding cams on the protective guard (14) ensure
that only a protective guard that is suitable for the power
tool can be fitted.
Protective guard for cutting
Always use the protective guard for cutting (16) when
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cutting bonded abrasives.
Provide sufficient dust extraction when cutting stone.
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The protective guard for cutting (16) is fitted in the same
way as the protective guard for grinding (14).
Extraction guard for cutting with a guide block
The extraction guard for cutting with a guide block (26) is fit-
ted in the same way as the protective guard for grinding
(14).
Extraction guard for sanding
The extraction guard (10) can be used to minimise dust
when sanding paint, varnish and plastics in conjunction with
the carbide grinding head (12). The extraction guard (10) is
not suitable for working metals.
A suitable Bosch vacuum cleaner can be connected to the
extraction guard (10).
The extraction guard (10) is mounted in the same manner as
the protective guard (14). The brush collar can be replaced.
Side handle
Do not operate your power tool without the side
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handle (9).
Screw the side handle (9) on the left or right of the machine
head depending on how your are working.

Low-vibration auxiliary handle

ably.
Do not make any alterations of any kind to the auxili-
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ary handle.
Do not continue to use a damaged auxiliary handle.
Hand guard
Always fit the hand guard (20) when working with the
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rubber sanding plate (21) or with the cup brush/disc
brush/flap disc.
Attach the hand guard (20) to the side handle (9).

Fitting the abrasive tools

Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-
u
ing out work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance,
changing tool, etc.). The battery should also be re-
moved for transport and storage. There is risk of injury
from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.
The low-vibration auxiliary
handle reduces vibration,
enabling the tool to be used
safely and more comfort-
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