Product Description And Specifications; Intended Use; Product Features - Bosch GAS 55 M AFC Professional Notice Originale

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Symbols and their meaning
Min/Max Infinitely variable control of the vacuuming
power:
– Maximum vacuum capacity for applica-
tions with intense dust development
– Reduced vacuum capacity for applica-
tions with low dust development and for
control of the vacuuming power between
connected power tool and workpiece
surface (e. g. when sanding)
Specification of the allowable load of the
connected power tool (country-specific)
AFC Automatic filter cleaning
(AFC = Automatic Filter Cleaning)
For transport of the vacuum
cleaner and for place-saving
storage of VAC accessories
and/or power tools, an L-Boxx
can be mounted on the vacuum
cleaner lid.
 Do not vacuum with an L-Boxx mount-
ed. The centre of gravity of the vacuum
cleaner shifts upward. The vacuum
cleaner can tip over. Danger of injury
and causing damage.
Attach only one L-Boxx (max.).
The weight of the L-Boxx with contents
must not exceed 15 kg.
Bosch Power Tools
Symbols and their meaning
 Do not hang the vacuum cleaner, e. g.
for transport purposes, to a crane
hook. The vacuum cleaner is not suita-
ble for handling by crane. Danger of inju-
ry and causing damage.
 Do not use the vacuum cleaner as a
seat, ladder or stepladder. The vacu-
um cleaner can tip over and become
damaged. Danger of injury.
Product Description and Specifica-
tions
While reading the operating instructions, unfold the graphics
page for the vacuum cleaner and leave it open.

Intended Use

The machine is intended for collection, vacuuming, conveying
and separation of wood chips, as well as non-flammable dry
dusts, non-flammable liquids and water-air mixtures. The vac-
uum cleaner is dust-technically checked and corresponds
with dust category M. It is suitable for the increased demands
of industrial usage, as required in trades, industry and work-
shops.
According to IEC/EN 60335-2-69, vacuum cleaners of dust
category M may only be used for vacuuming and extraction of
hazardous materials with an exposition limit value
3
≥ 0.1 mg/m .
Use the vacuum cleaner only when you fully understand and
can perform all functions without limitation, or have received
appropriate instructions.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustra-
tion of the vacuum cleaner on the graphics page.
1 Container
2 Plug cap for the vacuum hose connection
3 Hose connection piece
4 Vacuum-hose holder
5 Socket for power tool
6 Airflow regulator
7 Mode selector switch
8 Control knob for vacuum capacity
9 AFC button
10 Carrying handle
11 L-Boxx retainer
12 Push handle
13 Vacuum lid
14 Cable holder
15 Latch of the vacuum cover
16 Rear wheel
17 Castor brake
18 Castor
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