Starting Operation; Dry Vacuuming - Bosch GAS 15 Professional Notice Originale

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Blower Function (see figure B2)
 The vacuum cleaner has a blower function. Do not blow
the outgoing air randomly in enclosed areas. Use the
blower function only with the a clean hose. Dusts can be
hazardous to one's health.
– Switch on the vacuum cleaner for at least 5 seconds
(GAS 15: On/Off switch 5 to "On"; GAS 15 PS: Mode se-
lector switch 4 to the "Vacuuming" symbol) to clean the
vacuum hose 17 of dust deposits.
– Turn the vacuum hose 17 all the way in anti-clockwise di-
rection and pull it out of the hose connection piece 2.
– Insert the vacuum hose 17 into the hose connection piece
13 and turn it all the way in clockwise direction.
Inserting/Removing the Plastic Bag or Dust Bag
(Dry Vacuuming) (see figures C1 – C4)
For dry vacuuming, you can insert a plastic bag 19 or a dust
bag (accessory) into the vacuum cleaner. This makes the dust
easier to dispose of.
Inserting the Plastic Bag
– Unlock the latches 9 and remove the vacuum lid 8.
– Insert the plastic bag 19 into the container 1 with the in-
take hole facing forward. Secure the plastic bag under the
suction hole using the clips 28.
– Ensure that the plastic bag 19 is completely up against the
inner walls of the container 1.
– Fold the rest of the plastic bag 19 over the rim of the con-
tainer 1.
– Reattach the vacuum lid 8 again and lock the latches 9.
Removing and Sealing the Plastic Bag
– Unlock the latches 9 and remove the vacuum lid 8.
– Pull the edge of the full plastic bag 19 backwards out of the
clips 28.
– Carefully take the plastic bag 19 out of the vacuum cleaner
without damaging it.
When doing so, make sure that the plastic bag does not
scrape against the suction hole or other sharp objects.
Replacing/Inserting the Dust Bag (Accessory)
– Unlock the latches 9 and remove the vacuum lid 8.
– Pull off the full dust bag 18 from the connection flange to-
ward 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 8 again and lock the latches 9.
Inserting the Rubber Lip (Wet Vacuuming)
(see figure D)
– Carefully pry the brush inserts 24 out of the floor nozzle 25
using a suitable tool.
– Insert the rubber lips 23 into the floor nozzle 25.
Note: The structured side of the rubber lips must face out-
ward.
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Inserting the Wet Filter (Wet Vacuuming)
(see figures E1 – E2)
– Unlock the latches 9 and remove the vacuum lid 8.
– Turn the filter holder 29 all the way in direction of rotation
" " and take the filter holder together with the filter 20
out of the container 1.
– Put the wet filter 21 over the filter basket 30.
– Reattach the vacuum lid 8 again and lock the latches 9.
Operation

Starting Operation

 Observe the mains voltage! The voltage of the power
source must correspond with the data on the type plate of
the vacuum cleaner.
 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 may generally not be used in rooms
where the danger of an explosion exists.
To save energy, only switch the vacuum cleaner on when us-
ing it.
To ensure optimal vacuuming performance, always complete-
ly unwind the vacuum hose 17 from the vacuum cleaner lid 8.

Dry Vacuuming

Vacuuming of deposited dust
GAS 15:
– To switch on the vacuum cleaner, set the On/Off
switch 5 to "On".
– To switch off the vacuum cleaner, set the On/Off
switch 5 to "Off".
GAS 15 PS:
– To switch on the vacuum cleaner, set the mode
selector switch 4 to the "Vacuuming" symbol.
– To switch off the vacuum cleaner, set the mode
selector switch 4 to the "Switching Off" symbol.
Extraction of dust resulting from running power
tools (only for GAS 15 PS) (see figure F)
 An adequate ventilation rate (L) must be provided for
when the outgoing air is circulated. Observe the re-
spective national regulations.
A socket outlet with earthing contact 3 is integrated in the
vacuum cleaner. An external power tool can be connected
there. Observe the maximal allowable load of the connected
power tool.
– Mount the tool sleeve 15 (see "Mounting the Tool Sleeve",
page 10).
– Insert the tool sleeve 14 into the dust extraction outlet for
the power tool.
Note: When working with power tools that have a low air feed
into the vacuum hose (e.g. jigsaws, sanders, etc.), the air dif-
fuser 31 of the tool sleeve 15 must be opened. Only then can
the semi-automatic filter cleaning (SFC) work without any
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