Dust/Chip Extraction; Initial Operation - Bosch GSS 230 A Operating Instructions Manual

Replacing the Sanding Plate
(see figure
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The standard sanding plate 7 with velcro backing
can be exchanged against various specialty
sanding plates (accessories).
For this, unscrew the six screws 19 with a screw-
driver and remove the sanding plate.
Attach the desired sanding plate and insert
screws 19, or 22 respectively, when using the
thin, extended sanding plate 20.

Dust/Chip Extraction

Caution, fire hazard!
In unfavourable conditions, e. g. when sparks
emit from sanding metals, sanding-debris in
the dust bag, microfilter or paper sack (or in
the filter sack or filter of the wet /dry vacuum
cleaner) can self-ignite. Particularly when
mixed with remainders of varnish, poly-
urethane or other chemical materials and
when the sanding debris is hot after long pe-
riods of working.
Avoid overheating the object being sanded as
well as the power tool and always empty the
dust collector before work-breaks.
If your tool is equipped with a dust bag, empty it
frequently and after completion of sanding.
Be extremely careful of dust disposal, materials
in fine particle form may be explosive. Do not
throw sanding dust on an open fire. Spontaneous
combustion may in time, result from mixture of oil
or water with dust particles.
External Dust Extraction
(see figure )
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Attach the extraction adapter 15 onto the outlet
piece and ensure that the latching lever 16 en-
gages. For removal, press the latching levers to-
gether at the rear and pull off the extraction
adapter.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the ma-
terial to be worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detri-
mental to health or carcinogenic, use a special
vacuum cleaner.
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Dust Bag (see figure
For clean working, a dust bag 5 (accessory) can
be used.
Pull out the plastic slider 17 at the bottom side of
the handle completely and attach the dust bag 5
onto the extraction neck. The plastic slider 17
must be inserted into the holder on the dust box.

Initial Operation

Observe correct mains voltage: The voltage of
the power source must agree with the voltage
specified on the nameplate of the machine.
Equipment marked with 230 V can also be con-
nected to 220 V.
Switching On and Off
To start the machine, press the On/Off switch 3
and keep it depressed.
Lock the pushed On/Off switch 3 by pressing the
lock-on button 4.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off
switch 3 or push and release it then.
Oscillating Rate Selection
(GSS 230 AE/GSS 280 AE)
With the knob 2, the required oscillation rate can
be selected (also while running).
The required oscillation rate is dependent on the
material and is to be determined by a practical
trial (See the applications table at the end of the
operating instructions).
After longer periods of working at low speed, al-
low the machine to cool down by running for ap-
prox. 3 minutes at maximum speed with no load.
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