Bosch Professional GAS 18V-12 MC Original Instructions Manual page 24

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Seal the plastic bag before you remove it. To do this, re-
move the white strip from the plastic bag, hold the bag to-
gether at the top and use the strip to tie up the bag.
Fitting the Bracket for Extractor Accessories
Insert the bracket for extractor accessories (7) into the ad-
apter provided.
Lock the bracket for extractor accessories (7) by turning the
locking mechanism for the accessories bracket (8) clock-
wise.
Fitting/attaching the vacuum hose
Fitting the vacuum hose (see figure D)
Pull the sealing plug (11) out of the hose adapter (10).
Attach the vacuum hose (20) to the hose adapter (10) and
turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
Always seal the extraction connection with the sealing
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plug whenever you remove the vacuum hose. This pre-
vents dust from escaping.
Attaching the Vacuum Hose to the Dust Extractor
(see figure E)
Wrap the fitted vacuum hose (20) around the dust extractor.
Pull the pull strap (9) down and hook it into one of the 3
grooves you can reach out of the total 15 grooves.
Fitting the Vacuuming Accessories
The vacuum hose (20) is equipped with a clip system which
can be used to connect vacuuming accessories (dust extrac-
tion adapter (21), curved nozzle (22)).
Fitting the extraction adapter or curved nozzle
(see figure F)
Fit the extraction adapter (21) or the curved nozzle (22) to
the vacuum hose (20) until the two snap fasteners (37) on
the vacuum hose audibly click into place.
To remove the adapter, press the snap fasteners (37) in-
wards and pull apart the components.
Fitting the Nozzles and Tubes
If required, place the suction tubes (29) firmly inside one an-
other and then attach them firmly to the curved nozzle (22).
Attach a floor nozzle (27)/(28), a crevice nozzle (25)/(26)
or the brush (24) firmly to the suction tube (29) or the
curved nozzle (22).
Carrying strap
Attaching the carrying strap (see figure G)
The carrying strap is only intended for carrying and at-
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taching the dust extractor!
Click the snap hooks of the carrying strap (38) into the
fastening eyes (17) of the dust extractor.
Hanging up the Dust Extractor using the Carrying Strap
(see figure H)
Only hang the dust extractor on objects that can safely sup-
port the weight of the full dust extractor.
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Place the carrying strap (38) fitted on the dust extractor
over a horizontal object (e.g. a bar) or pull the upper end of
the loop through a hook or eye. Click the middle snap hook
of the carrying strap into the centre fastening eye (17) of the
carrying handle (16).
Using the Carrying Strap as a Shoulder Strap
(see figure I)
You can use the carrying strap as a shoulder strap.
To do so, simply hang the carrying strap fitted to the dust ex-
tractor over your shoulder. When doing so, make sure you
adhere to the correct carrying position shown in the figure I.
Operation
Remove the battery before cleaning or performing
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maintenance on the dust extractor, making tool ad-
justments, changing accessories or placing the dust
extractor in storage. This safety measure prevents the
dust extractor from being started accidentally.
When operating the dust extractor, ensure that the lockable
castors on the dust extractor are blocked to prevent the dust
extractor from rolling away unintentionally. Test the correct
functioning of the castors on the relevant surface before op-
eration.
Start-up
Make sure you inform yourself about the applicable
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regulations/laws on how to handle harmful types of
dust in your country.
The dust extractor may be used for vacuuming and extract-
ing the following materials:
– Dusts with an exposure limit of ≥ 0.1 mg/m
The dust extractor must categorically not be used in poten-
tially explosive areas.
Make sure that the working area is safe.
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Ensure that the work area is clean and tidy to minim-
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ise the risk of tripping.
Before extraction, ensure that the battery compart-
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ment cover is securely closed.
Note: In order to comply safely with dust class M and to en-
sure a maximum application time ProCORE batteries with a
capacity of 8 Ah or 12 Ah are recommended.
To ensure optimum suction power, you must always fully un-
wind the vacuum hose (20).
Ensure that the dust extractor is always properly
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closed.
Do not use damaged filters (e.g. no cracks, small
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holes, etc.). Replace any damaged filters immedi-
ately.
Switching On and Off
To switch on the dust extractor, turn the on/off switch (14)
to position 1.
To switch on the Auto-Start function, turn the on/off
switch (14) to position . The Auto-Start function
indicator (4) lights up. The dust extractor can be started
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