Bosch GWS9-45 Consignes De Fonctionnement/Sécurité page 14

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Wire brushes are intended to "clean" structural
steel, castings, sheet metal, stone and
concrete. They are used to remove rust, scale
and paint.
Avoid bouncing and snagging
the wire brush, especially
WARNING
when working corners, sharp edges etc. This
can cause loss of control and kick-back.
BRUSHING PRESSURE
1. Remember, the tips of a wire brush do the
work. Operate the brush with the lightest
pressure so only the tips of the wire come in
CORRECT:
Wire tips doing
the work.
CORRECT:
Wire tips doing
the work.
* Type 27 wheel guard
* Lock nut
* Grinding wheel
* Backing flange
* Side handle
NOTE: Not recommended for use with Type 6 or Type 11 cup wheels, Type 41/1A cutting
Wheel Type
27
Wire wheel nutted
Wire wheel crimped
Wire Brush Operations
contact with the work.
2. If heavier pressures are used, the wires
will be overstressed, resulting in a wiping
action; and if this is continued, the life of the
brush will be shortened due to wire fatigue.
3. Apply the brush to the work in such a way
that as much of the brush face as possible is
in full contact with the work. Applying the
side or edge of the brush to the work will
result in wire breakage and shortened brush
life.
WIRE WHEEL BRUSH
WIRE CUP BRUSH
Excessive pressure
Accessories
* Lock nut wrench
(*= standard equipment)
(**= optional accessories)
wheels or Type 42/27A Cutting wheels.
Wheel Diameter
4.5"
3"
4"
-14-
INCORRECT:
Excessive
pressure can
cause wire
breakage.
INCORRECT:
can cause wire
breakage.
Wheel Thickness
0.125" - 0.25"
N/A
N/A
Arbor Size
7/8"
5/8"-11
5/8"-11