Dust/Chip Extraction - Bosch EasyCurvSander 12 Notice Originale

LED
Slowly flashing light 1 x green
Selecting a sanding net
Select sanding nets with a grit suitable for how much material you want to remove. Bosch sanding nets are suitable for paint
and wood.
Use
Remove – Coarse sanding work with a
(coarse sand- high material removal rate
ing)
– Removing old paint
Prepare – Light sanding
(intermediate
– Abrading surfaces for further
sanding)
processing later on
Finish – Intermediate paint sanding
– Abrading flaws in the paintwork
Changing the Sanding net (see figure B)
Note: Always sand with sanding nets attached.
To remove the sanding net (8), lift it from the side and pull it
from the sanding disc (4).
Remove dirt and dust from the sanding disc (4), e.g. with a
paintbrush or vacuum, before attaching a new sanding net.
The surface of the sanding disc (4) is fitted with a hook-and-
loop fastening, allowing sanding nets with a similar backing
to be secured quickly and easily.
Press the sanding net (8) firmly against the underside of the
sanding disc (4).
Note: Sanding nets must be positioned correctly in order to
ensure low vibration of the power tool during operation.
Changing the sanding disc (see figure C)
Note: Replace damaged sanding discs (4) immediately.
Remove the battery from the power tool.
Remove the sanding net or polishing sponge.
Pull the sanding disc (4) out of the sanding disc holder (9).
Position the new sanding disc (4). When doing so, ensure
that the large recesses on the sanding disc (4) engage in
the locking pins on the sanding disc holder (9). Then push
down firmly on the sanding disc (4) until it clicks into place.

Dust/Chip Extraction

The dust from materials such as lead paint, some types of
wood, minerals and metal can be harmful to human health.
Touching or breathing in this dust can trigger allergic reac-
Bosch Power Tools
The three LEDs in the battery charge indicator flash
Capacity
quickly when the temperature of the battery is outside
0–10%
the operating temperature range of -30 to +70 °C and/or
the overload protection has been triggered.
Application
– Sanding down old paint, varnish and filler
– Removing thin paint
– Pre-sanding rough, unplaned surfaces
– Sanding uneven surfaces to make them
even
– Removing marks left by coarse sanding
– Repairing surfaces before applying paint or
varnish
– Removing fibres from the surface
– Fine sanding before staining
– Abrading primer before painting
tions and/or cause respiratory illnesses in the user or in
people in the near vicinity.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are classified as
carcinogenic, especially in conjunction with wood treatment
additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials contain-
ing asbestos may only be machined by specialists.
– Use a dust extraction system that is suitable for the ma-
terial wherever possible.
– Provide good ventilation at the workplace.
– It is advisable to wear a P2 filter class breathing mask.
The regulations on the material being machined that apply in
the country of use must be observed.
Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can
u
easily ignite.
External Dust Extraction (see figure D–E)
Clip the dust extraction adapter (10) in over the sanding
disc holders (9). Then place the rubber band (12) of the
dust extraction adapter (10) over the power tool battery (2)
on the handle. Insert the vacuum hose (11) into the extrac-
tion adapter (10). Connect the vacuum hose (11) to a dust
extractor. You will find an overview of how to connect vari-
ous dust extractors at the end of these operating instruc-
tions.
The dust extractor must be suitable for the material being
worked.
When extracting dry dust that is especially detrimental to
health or carcinogenic, use a special dust extractor.
When working on vertical surfaces, hold the power tool with
the dust extraction hose facing downwards.
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Grit Colour of
the stripe
on the
sanding
net
Coarse/ Orange
P80
Medium/ Yellow
P180
Very fine/ Green
P320
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