Starting Operation - Bosch GAS 55 M AFC Professional Notice Originale

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Mounting VAC Accessories (see figure C)
The vacuum hose 27 is equipped with a clip system, with
which the VAC accessories (tool sleeve 25, elbow 28) can be
connected.
Mounting the Tool Sleeve
– Mount the tool sleeve 25 onto the vacuum hose 27 until
both snap-fasteners 37 of the vacuum hose can be heard
to engage.
– To disassemble, press both snap-fasteners 37 inward and
pull the components apart.
Mounting Nozzles and Tubes
– Mount the elbow 28 onto the vacuum hose 27 until both
snap-fasteners 37 of the vacuum hose can be heard to en-
gage.
– Afterwards, mount the desired VAC accessory (floor noz-
zle, crevice nozzle, vacuum tube, etc.) firmly onto the el-
bow 28.
– To disassemble, press both snap-fasteners 37 inward and
pull the components apart.
Inserting/Removing a Disposal Bag or Dust
Bag (Dry Vacuuming) (see figure D)
For dry vacuuming of materials according to dust category M,
a disposal bag 29 or a dust bag must be inserted.
When vacuuming materials with or without an exposition limit
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value ≥ 1 mg/m (according to dust category L), it is possible
to vacuum directly into the container.
Note: When using a paper filter bag, the automatic filter
cleaning (AFC) (see "Deactivating the AFC", page 23) must,
and when using a fleece filter bag, should be shut off.
Do not fill the disposal bag 29 with more than 25 kg (max.).
The vacuum cleaner contains materials
WARNING
that are hazardous to one's health.
Have the emptying and maintenance, incl. the disposal of
dust-collection containers, carried out only by specialists.
Appropriate protective equipment is required. Do not op-
erate the vacuum cleaner without the complete filter sys-
tem. Otherwise there is danger to your own health.
Inserting a Disposal bBag
– Unlock the latches 15 and remove the vacuum lid 13.
– Insert the disposal bag 29 into the container 1 with the fill-
ing opening toward the front.
– Pull the filling opening over the connection flange into the
recess of the connection flange.
– Make sure that the disposal bag 29 faces completely
against the interior sides of the container 1.
– Fold the rest of the disposal bag 29 over the edge of the
container 1.
– Reattach the vacuum lid 13 again and lock the latches 15.
Removing and Closing the Disposal Bag
– Unlock the latches 15 and remove the vacuum lid 13.
– Pull the full disposal bag 29 toward the rear off of the con-
nection flange.
– Carefully remove the disposal bag 29 out of the vacuum
cleaner without damaging it.
When doing this, pay attention that the disposal bag does
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not get caught or ripped open against the connection
flange or other sharp objects.
– Pull the cover off of the adhesive strip, close the disposal
bag and tape it shut.
Afterwards, tie off the disposal bag 29 below the filling
opening with the pulled off cover of the adhesive strip.
Replacing/Inserting the Dust Bag (Accessory)
– Unlock the latches 15 and remove the vacuum lid 13.
– Pull off the full dust bag from the connection flange toward
the rear. Close the opening of the dust bag by folding down
the lid. Remove the closed dust bag from the vacuum
cleaner.
– Work the new dust bag over the connection flange of the
vacuum cleaner. Make sure that the dust bag faces com-
pletely against the interior sides of the container 1 over its
full length.
– Reattach the vacuum lid 13 again and lock the latches 15.
Inserting the Rubber Lip (Wet Vacuuming)
(see figure E)
Note: The requirements for the ingress degree (dust category
M) have only been proven for dry vacuuming.
– Carefully pry the brush inserts 33 out of the floor nozzle 34
using a suitable tool.
– Insert the rubber lips 32 into the floor nozzle 34.
Note: The structured side of the rubber lips must face out-
ward.
Attaching an L-Boxx (see figure F)
For transport of the vacuum cleaner and for place-saving stor-
age of VAC accessories and/or power tools, an L-Boxx can be
mounted on the vacuum cleaner lid.
– Mount the L-Boxx onto the retainers 11.
 Do not vacuum with an L-Boxx mounted. The centre of
gravity of the vacuum cleaner shifts upward. The vacuum
cleaner can tip over. Danger of injury and causing damage.
 Do not carry the vacuum cleaner by the carrying handle
of the mounted L-Boxx. The vacuum cleaner is too heavy
for the carrying handle of the L-Boxx. Danger of injury and
causing damage.
Operation

Starting Operation

 Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the pow-
er source must agree with the voltage specified on the
nameplate of the vacuum cleaner. Equipment marked
with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
 Please inform yourself about the valid regula-
tions/laws for your country concerning the handling of
materials that are hazardous to one's health.
The vacuum cleaner is suitable for vacuuming and extracting
the following materials:
– Dusts with an exposition limit value ≥ 0.1 mg/m
The vacuum cleaner may generally not be used in rooms
where the danger of an explosion exists.
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