The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Read these instructions and your tool's Operating/Safety instructions be-
fore using the dust extraction attachment.
Wear eye and dust protection.
Disconnect the battery pack before
assembling or disassembling accessory,
attachment or making adjustments. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the tool accidentally.
The dust extraction attachment is intended
for collecting drilling dust during drilling in
Specific Safety Rules for Attachment
When using devices for dust collection and
extraction, be sure these are connected and
used according to tool instructions. Proper
use of dust collection can reduce dust related
hazards.
Empty the dust box before beginning work,
frequently during work, after completion
of work, and before storing the tool. Be ex-
tremely careful of dust disposal, materials in
fine particles form may be explosive.
Do not throw dust on an open fire. Com-
bustion from mixture of varnishes, lacquers,
polyurethane, oil or water with dust particles
can occur if there is a static discharge, electric
spark, or excessive heat.
Do not use dust extraction for operations
where dust may include burning, smoking or
smoldering items like hot ashes or sparks.
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Safety Symbols
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
General Safety Rules
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concrete, brick, stone, ceramic and tiles. The
dust extraction attachment must not be used
when drilling in wood, metal or plastic.
The dust extraction attachment may be
used only with Bosch GBH18V-22 rotary
hammer.
Fire inside the dust box may occur. Dust may
smolder and set the device on fire long after
work is completed.
Do not use dust extraction with explosive
dusts, varnish, polyurethane coatings, clean-
ers, or oil-based paints. Electric motors create
sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Do not use dust extraction when working on
metal. Swarf from drilling metal may be hot
and may spark which may melt plastic adap-
tors, vacuum hoses and may cause a fire inside
the vacuum tank or bag.
Do not drill into metal with the dust ex-
traction system mounted. Hot metal chips
can self-ignite or ignite parts of the dust ex-
traction system.
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