Initial Operation
Observe correct mains voltage: The voltage of
the power source must agree with the voltage
specified on the nameplate of the machine.
Equipment marked with 230 V can also be con-
nected to 220 V.
Switching On and Off
To start the machine, press the On/Off switch 2
and keep it depressed.
Lock the pushed On/Off switch 2 by pressing the
lock-on button 3.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off
switch 2 or push and release it then.
Operating Instructions
Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
The removal capacity during sanding is mainly
determined by the selection of the sanding sheet.
Excessive sanding pressure does not lead to in-
creased sanding capacity, but to increased wear
of the machine and the sanding sheet.
Do not sand wood and metal with the same sand-
ing sheet.
Use only original Bosch sanding sheets and ac-
cessories.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
For safe and proper working, always keep the
machine and the ventilation slots clean.
If the machine should fail despite the care taken
in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair
should be carried out by an after-sales service
centre for Bosch power tools.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders,
please always include the 10-digit order number
given on the nameplate of the machine.
9 • 2 609 932 212 • TMS • 18.03.03
WARNING! Important instructions for con-
necting a new 3-pin plug to the 2-wire cable.
The wires in the cable are coloured according to
the following code:
strain relief
live = brown
neutral = blue
Do not connect the blue or brown wire to the
earth terminal of the plug.
Important: If for any reason the moulded plug is
removed from the cable of this machine, it must
be disposed of safely.
Environmental Protection
These instructions are printed on recycled paper
manufactured without chlorine.
The plastic components are labelled for catego-
rized recycling.
Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that this
product is in conformity with the following stand-
ards or standardization documents: EN 50 144
according to the provisions of the directives
89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC.
Dr. Egbert Schneider
Senior Vice President
Engineering
Robert Bosch GmbH, Geschäftsbereich Elektrowerkzeuge
Subject to change without notice
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To be fitted
by qualified
professional only
Recycle raw materials instead of
disposing as waste
The machine, accessories and
packaging should be sorted for en-
vironmental-friendly recycling.
Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
Head of Product
Certification