To restart the tool, set the On/Off switch (3) to the "off" po-
sition and then switch the power tool on again.
Speed preselection
(GWS 14-125 S / GWS 17-125 S / GWS 17-125 TS / GWS
17-125 S INOX / GWS 17-150 S)
You can select the required speed using the speed preselec-
tion thumbwheel (5), even during operation. The informa-
tion in the table below describes the recommended values.
Material
Application
Metal
Removing paint
Metal
Brushing, removing rust
Stainless steel
Grinding
Metal
Rough grinding
Metal
Cutting
Stone
Cutting
The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
u
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
Level
GWS 14-125 S
Speed preselec-
GWS 17-125 S
-1
tion
[min
]
1
2800
2
4500
3
6200
4
7900
5
9600
6
11,500
The values specified for speed levels are guide values.
Fitting
Fitting Protective Equipment
Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any
u
work on the power tool.
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.
Bosch Power Tools
Application tool
Sanding sheet
Cup brush, abrasive disc
Grinding disc/fibre disc
Grinding disc
Cutting disc
Diamond cutting disc
tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed
can break and fly apart.
GWS 17-125 S INOX
-1
[min
]
1900
3000
4100
5300
6400
7800
Protective guard for grinding
Adjust the position of the protective guard (9) to meet the
requirements of the operation. To do this, push the unlock-
ing lever (1) upward and rotate the protective guard (9) into
the required position.
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Thumbwheel position
2–3
3
4–6
6
6
6
GWS 17-125 TS
GWS 17-150 S
-1
[min
]
2400
3800
5200
6600
8100
9700
Place the protective guard
(9) 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 unlocking lever (1).
Press the protective guard
(9) onto the spindle collar un-
til the shoulder of the pro-
tective guard is sitting on the
flange of the power tool and
rotate the protective guard
until it audibly clicks into
place.
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