Bosch GSS 23 A Professional - Manual (Page 16)

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The declared vibration emission level repre-
sents the main applications of the tool. However
if the tool is used for different applications, with
different accessories or poorly maintained, the
vibration emission may differ. This may signifi-
cantly increase the exposure level over the total
working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibra-
tion should also take into account the times
when the tool is switched off or when it is run-
ning but not actually doing the job. This may sig-
nificantly reduce the exposure level over the to-
tal working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect
the operator from the effects of vibration such
as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep
the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.
Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that
the product described under “Technical Data” is
in conformity with the following standards or
standardization documents: EN 60745 accord-
ing to the provisions of the directives
2004/108/EC, 98/37/EC (until Dec. 28, 2009),
2006/42/EC (from Dec. 29, 2009 on).
Technical file at:
Robert Bosch GmbH, PT/ESC,
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
24.05.2007, Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Assembly
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
Dust/Chip Extraction
f Dusts from materials such as lead-containing
coatings, some wood types, minerals and
metal can be harmful to one’s health. Touch-
ing or breathing-in the dusts can cause aller-
gic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infec-
tions of the user or bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are
considered as carcinogenic, especially in
connection with wood-treatment additives
(chromate, wood preservative). Materials
containing asbestos may only be worked by
specialists.
–
Use dust extraction whenever possible.
– Provide for good ventilation of the work-
ing place.
–
It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-
class respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your
country for the materials to be worked.
Integrated Dust Extraction with Dust Box
(see Fig. A1
– A4)
Attach the dust box 3 onto the extraction outlet
10 until it latches.
To empty the dust box 3, pull off the dust box
downward.
Before opening the dust box 3, it is recommend-
ed to loosen the dust from the filter element by
gently striking it against a firm support (as
shown in the figure).
Grasp the dust box 3 by the recessed grip, fold
the filter element 11 upward and empty the dust
box. Clean the thin plates of the filter element
11 with a soft brush.
External Dust Extraction (see figure B)
Insert a vacuum hose 12 onto the extraction out-
let 10. Connect the vacuum hose 12 to a vacuum
cleaner. See the overview for connecting to var-
ious vacuum cleaners at the end of these oper-
ating instructions.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the ma-
terial being worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially det-
rimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special
vacuum cleaner.
Replacing the Sanding Sheet
To ensure optimum dust extraction, pay atten-
tion that the punched holes in the sanding sheet
match with the holes in the sanding plate.
Dr. Egbert Schneider
Senior Vice President
Engineering Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
Head of Product
Certification
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