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Maintenance
ServiceCenter or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
Preventive maintenanceBearings which become noisy (due to heavy
!WARNING
performed by unauth-load or very abrasive material cutting) should
orized personnel may result in misplacingbe replaced at once to avoid overheating or
of internal wires and components whichmotor failure.
could cause serious hazard. We
recommend that all tool service be performed
Cleaning
by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Autho-
To avoid accidents always
rized Bosch Service Station.WARNING
!
disconnect the tool from
TOOL LUBRICATIONthe power supply before cleaning or
Your Bosch tool has been properly lubricatedperforming any maintenance. The tool may
and is ready to use. It is recommended thatbe cleaned most effectively with compressed
tools with gears be regreased with a specialdry air. Always wear safety goggles when
gear lubricant at every brush change.cleaning tools with compressed air.
CARBON BRUSHESVentilation openings and switch levers must
The brushes and commutator in your toolbe kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do
have been engineered for many hours ofnot attempt to clean by inserting pointed
dependable service. To maintain peakobjects through openings.
efficiency of the motor, we recommend every
Certain cleaning agents
two to six months the brushes be examined.CAUTION
!
and solvents damage
Only genuine Bosch replacement brushes
plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
specially designed for your tool should be
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
used.
solvents, ammonia and household
BEARINGSdetergents that contain ammonia.
After about 300-400 hours of operation, or at
every second brush change, the bearings
should be replaced at Bosch Factory Service
Accessories
If an extension cord isRECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
!WARNING
necessary, a cord with120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
adequate size conductors that is capable2
Tools Cord Size in A.W.G.Wire Sizes in mm
of carrying the current necessary for your
Ampere
tool must be used. This will preventCord Length in FeetCord Length in Meters
Rating
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or2550 100 15015 30 60 120
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire3-6181616140.75 0.75 1.5 2.5
extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and6-8181614120.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
receptacles.8-10181614120.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
10-12161614121.0 2.5 4.0 N
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the
12-16
heavier the cord.1412NNN N NN
* Side handle** Grinding wheel
** Wheel guard** Backing flange (sanding)
** Lock nut wrench (grinding)** Rubber backing pad (sanding)
** Backing flange (grinding)** Lock nut wrench (sanding)
** Lock nut (grinding)
(*= standard equipment)Wheel guard must be used when sander is
(**= optional accessories)converted for grinding operations.
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