Dust/Chip Extraction - Bosch GSS 18V-10 Professional Notice Originale

is discharged, the power tool is switched off by means of a
protective circuit: The application tool no longer rotates.
Do not continue to press the On/Off switch after the
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power tool has automatically switched off. The battery
can be damaged.
To remove the battery (11), press the release button (12)
and pull the battery sideways out of the power tool. Do not
use force to do this.
Follow the instructions on correct disposal.
Fitting the base plate (see figure A)
Unscrew the four screws (14) completely. Fit a suitable base
plate and retighten the screws.
Changing the sanding plate (see figure A)
If necessary, the sanding plate (3) can be replaced.
Unscrew the four screws (14) completely and remove the
sanding plate (3). Fit the new sanding plate (3) and
retighten the screws.
Changing the sanding sheet
Remove dirt and dust from the sanding plate (3), e.g. with a
brush, before attaching a new sanding sheet.
To ensure optimum dust extraction, make sure that the
punched holes in the sanding sheet are aligned with the
drilled holes in the sanding plate.
Sanding sheets without hook-and-loop backing (see
figures B–D)
❶ Unlock both sanding-sheet clamps (4) and swivel them
downwards.
❷ Insert the sanding sheet (6) under the rear clamping
bracket (2). Ensure that the sanding sheet (6) is not too
short and that it is correctly clamped. Swivel the sand-
ing-sheet clamp (4) back into the starting position and
lock it in place.
❸ Position the sanding paper so that it fits tightly around
the sanding plate (3). Clamp the front part of the sand-
ing sheet under the front clamping bracket (7). Ensure
that the sanding sheet (6) is not too short and that it is
correctly clamped. Swivel the sanding-sheet clamp (4)
back into the starting position and lock it in place.
Unperforated sanding sheets, e.g. from rolls or bulk stock
sold by the metre, can be perforated using the punch (19)
for the purpose of dust extraction. To do this, fit the sanding
sheet on the power tool and push the tool down onto the
punch (see figure G).
To remove the sanding sheet (6), unlock both sanding-sheet
clamps (4) and pull the sanding sheet out of its bracket.
Selecting a sanding sheet
Different sanding sheets are available, depending on the ma-
terial you are working with and the required surface removal
rate:
Bosch Power Tools
For processing all wood and wood-based ma-
terials
For pre-sanding, e.g. of rough and un-
even beams and boards
For surface sanding and levelling of
slight irregularities
For finish-sanding and fine sanding of
hardwoods
For processing paint and lacquer layers or
primers such as fillers and bodyfillers
For sanding down paint
For sanding undercoats
For final sanding of primers prior to
painting
For any finishing work, such as polishing (metal and stone in
particular), use fleece/polishing felt.
Different types of fleece and polishing felts should be used
depending on the surface finish required on the workpiece.

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-
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-
– 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.
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Self-generated dust extraction with dust box (see figures
E1–E4)
Place the dust box (1) onto the extraction outlet (15) until it
clicks into place.
To empty the dust box (1), pull the dust box downwards.
Before opening the dust box (1), knock the dust box against
a firm surface as shown in the figure to loosen the dust from
the filter element.
Take hold of the dust box (1) by the recessed grip, fold the
filter element (16) upwards out of the way and empty the
dust box. Use a soft brush to clean the flaps of the filter ele-
ment (16).
Grit
40–180
terial wherever possible.
Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can
easily ignite.
English | 15
Grit
Coarse 40
Medium 80, 120
Fine 180
40–180
Coarse 40
Medium 80, 120
Fine 180
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