Bosch GWS PROFESSIONAL Original Instructions Manual page 21

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Rotating the Machine Head
 Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains
plug.
tion protection guard 24 or for left-handed persons.
Completely unscrew the four screws. Rotate the machine
head carefully, without removing it from the housing, to the
new position. Screw in and tighten the four screws again.
Dust/Chip Extraction
 Dusts from materials such as lead-containing coatings,
some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to
one's health. Touching or breathing-in the dusts can cause
allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of
the user or bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are considered
as carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood-treat-
ment additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials
containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.
– As far as possible, use a dust extraction system suita-
ble for the material.
– Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the
materials to be worked.
 Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace. Dusts can
easily ignite.
Operation
Starting Operation
 Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the pow-
er source must agree with the voltage specified on the
nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with
230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
When operating the machine with power from mobile genera-
tors that do not have sufficient reserve capacity or are not
equipped with suitable voltage control with starting current
amplification, loss of performance or untypical behavior can
occur upon switching on.
Please observe the suitability of the power generator being
used, particularly with regard to the mains voltage and fre-
quency.
1 609 92A 0B8 | (5.8.13)
Switching On and Off
To start the power tool, press the On/Off switch 2 forward
and then down.
To lock-on the pressed On/Off switch 2, push the On/Off
The machine head can be
switch 2 further forward.
rotated with respect to
the machine housing in To switch off the power tool, release the On/Off switch 2, or
90° steps. In this man- when it is locked, briefly press the On/Off switch 2 and then
ner, the On/Off switch release it.
can be brought into a
To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using it.
more convenient position
Switch Version without Lock-on (country-specific):
for special working situa-
To start the power tool, press the On/Off switch 2 forward
tions, e. g., for cutting op-
and then down.
erations using the cutting
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 2.
guide with dust extrac-
 Check grinding tools before using. The grinding tool
must be mounted properly and be able to move freely.
Carry out a test run for at least one minute with no load.
Do not use damaged, out-of-centre or vibrating grind-
ing tools. Damaged grinding tools can burst and cause in-
juries.
Restarting Protection (GWS 22-180 JH/
GWS 22-230 JH/GWS 24-180 JH/GWS 24-230 JH/
GWS 26-180 JH/GWS 26-230 JH)
The restarting protection feature prevents uncontrolled re-
starting of the machine after an interruption in the power sup-
ply.
To restart the operation, switch the On/Off switch 2 to the
Off position and start the machine again.
Reduced starting current (GWS 22-180 JH/
GWS 22-230 JH/GWS 24-180 JH/GWS 24-230 JH/
GWS 26-180 JH/GWS 26-230 JH)
The electronic reduced starting current limits the power con-
sumption when switching the tool on and enables operation
from a 13 ampere fuse.
Note: When the machine runs at full speed immediately after
switching on, the reduced starting current and the restarting
protection have failed. The power tool should be sent imme-
diately to an after-sales service (for addresses, see section
"After-sales Service and Application Service".
Working Advice
 Exercise caution when cutting slots in structural walls;
see Section "Information on Structures".
 Clamp the workpiece if it does not remain stationary
due to its own weight.
 Do not strain the machine so heavily that it comes to a
standstill.
 After heavily straining the power tool, continue to run
it at no-load for several minutes to cool down the acces-
sory.
 Do not touch grinding and cutting discs before they
have cooled down. The discs can become very hot while
working.
 Do not use the power tool with a cut-off stand.
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