Bosch GWX 18V-8 Professional Manual Original página 22

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Do not attempt to do curved cutting. Overstressing the
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wheel increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting
or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of
kickback or wheel breakage, which can lead to serious in-
jury.
Safety warnings specific for sanding operations:
Use proper sized sanding disc paper. Follow manufac-
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turers recommendations, when selecting sanding pa-
per. Larger sanding paper extending too far beyond the
sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause
snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.
Safety warnings specific for wire brushing operations:
Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush
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even during ordinary operation. Do not overstress the
wires by applying excessive load to the brush The wire
bristles can easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
If the use of a guard is specified for wire brushing, do
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not allow any interference of the wire wheel or brush
with the guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in dia-
meter due to work load and centrifugal forces.
Additional safety information
Wear safety goggles.
The protective guard must not be used for
cutting. With a suitable adapter, the protective
guard can also be used for cutting.
Hold the power tool firmly with both hands
and make sure you have a stable footing. The
power tool can be more securely guided with
both hands.
Use suitable detectors to determine if there are hid-
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den supply lines or contact the local utility company
for assistance. Contact with electric cables can cause
fire and electric shock. Damaging gas lines can lead to ex-
plosion. Breaking water pipes causes property damage.
Do not touch grinding and cutting discs until they have
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cooled down. The discs can become very hot while work-
ing.
Release the On/Off switch and set it to the Off posi-
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tion when the power supply is interrupted, e.g. when
the battery pack is removed. This prevents uncontrolled
restarting.
Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with
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clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by
hand.
Store the application tools inside buildings, in a dry,
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frost-free room at a uniform temperature.
Remove the application tools before transporting the
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power tool. This will allow you to avoid damage.
Bonded cutting and grinding discs have an expiration
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date, after which the discs must no longer be used.
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In case of damage and improper use of the battery, va-
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pours may be emitted. The battery can set alight or ex-
plode. Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical
attention should you experience any adverse effects. The
vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
Do not open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuit-
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ing.
The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such
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as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally.
An internal short circuit may occur, causing the battery to
burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
Only use the battery with products from the manufac-
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turer. This is the only way in which you can protect the
battery against dangerous overload.
Protect the battery against heat, e.g. against
continuous intense sunlight, fire, dirt, water
and moisture. There is a risk of explosion and
short-circuiting.
Product Description and
Specifications
Read all the safety and general instructions.
Failure to observe the safety and general in-
structions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Please observe the illustrations at the beginning of this oper-
ating manual.
Intended use
The power tool is intended for cutting and brushing metal,
stone, plastic and composite materials, roughing metal,
plastic and composite materials as well as making holes in
stone materials using diamond annular cutters, without the
use of water. Make sure that the correct protective guard is
used (see "Operation", page 27).
Sufficient dust extraction must be provided when cutting
stone.
With approved abrasive tools, the power tool can be used for
sanding with sanding discs.
The power tool must not be used to grind stone materials
with diamond grinding heads.
Product features
The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram
of the power tool on the graphics page.
(1) Unlocking lever for protective guard
(2) Direction of rotation arrow on housing
(3) Lever
(4) LED work light
(5) On/off switch
a)
(6) Rechargeable battery
(7) Rechargeable battery release button
a)
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