Tool Lubrication; Carbon Brushes; Maintenance - Bosch 1364 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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REVERSING FIRE DIRECTION
However we strongly recommend having this
task performed by an authorized Bosch
Service center.
1. Disconnect the plug from the power source.
2. Remove abrasive wheel.
3. Loosen wing nuts enough to allow screw
heads to slide out of foot plate mounting
holes provided in guard, and remove foot
plate.
4. Remove the four gear housing screws and
rotate gear housing 180˚. Replace housing
screws and securely tighten screws.
Preventive maintenance
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performed by unauth-
orized personnel may result in misplacing
of internal wires and components which
could cause
recommend that all tool service be performed
by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Autho-
rized Bosch Service Station.

TOOL LUBRICATION

Your Bosch tool has been properly lubricated
and is ready to use. It is recommended that
tools with gears be regreased with a special
gear lubricant at every brush change.

CARBON BRUSHES

The brushes and commutator in your tool
have been engineered for many hours of
dependable service. To maintain peak
efficiency of the motor, we recommend every
two to six months the brushes be examined.
Only genuine Bosch replacement brushes
specially designed for your tool should be
used.
BEARINGS
After about 300-400 hours of operation, or at
every second brush change, the bearings

Maintenance

Service
serious hazard.
5. Loosen guard securing cap screw and
rotate guard for maximum wheel coverage
and securely tighten guard securing cap
screw with the wrench provided.
6. Remove the auxiliary handle mounting
bolts, reposition handle using auxiliary hole in
handle, replace mounting bolts and securely
tighten handle.
7. Re-assemble foot plate and abrasive
wheel.
should be replaced at Bosch Factory Service
Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy
load or very abrasive material cutting) should
be replaced at once to avoid overheating or
motor failure.
We
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the power supply before cleaning or
performing any maintenance. The tool may
be cleaned most effectively with compressed
dry air. Always wear safety goggles when
cleaning tools with compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must
be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do
not attempt to clean by inserting pointed
objects through openings.
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plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia
detergents that contain ammonia.
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Cleaning
To avoid accidents always
disconnect the tool from
Certain cleaning agents
and solvents damage
and household