Bosch Power Tools MX25E manual Operating Applications, Cutting, Grout Removal

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Operating Applications

APPLICATIONS

Your Bosch Multi-X oscillating tool is intended for sanding and cutting wooden materials, plastic, plaster and non-ferrous metals. It is especially suitable for working close to edges, in tight spaces, and for flush cutting.

Below are some typical uses for your Bosch Multi-X oscillating tool.

!WARNING For all accessories, work with the accessory away

from the body. Never position hand near or directly in front of working area. Always hold the tool with both hands and wear protective gloves.

Flush Cutting

Remove excess wood from door jamb, window sill and/or toekick. Removing excess copper or PVC pipe.

Removal work

e.g. carpets & backing, old tile adhesives, caulking on masonry, wood and other surfaces.

Removal of excess materials

e.g. plaster, mortar splatters, concrete on tiles, sills.

Preparation of surfaces e.g. for new floors and tiles.

Detail sanding

e.g. for sanding in extremely tight areas otherwise difficult to reach and require hand sanding

CUTTING

Saw blades are ideal for making precise cuts in tight areas, close to edges or flush to a surface.

Select a medium to high speed for making initial plunge, start off at medium speed for increased control. After making your initial cut, you can increase speed for faster cutting ability.

Flush cutting blades are intended to make precise cuts to allow for installation of flooring or wall material. When flush cutting

it is important not to force the tool during the plunge cut. If you experience a strong vibration in your hand during the plunge cut, this indicates that you are applying too much pressure. Back the tool out and let the speed of the tool do the work. While keeping the teeth of the blade in the work surface, move the

back of the tool in a slow sideways motion. This motion will help expedite the cut.

When making a flush cut it is always a good idea to have a piece of scrap material (tile or wood) supporting the blade. If you need to rest the flush cutting blade on a delicate surface, you should protect the surface with cardboard or masking tape.

The flat saw blade is ideal for making precise cuts in wood, plaster, drywall material.

Applications include cutting openings in flooring for venting, repairing damaged flooring, cutting openings for electrical boxes. The blade works best on softer woods such as pine. For harder woods, the blade life will be limited.

Select a medium to high speed.

The flat saw blade can also be used for window restoration making glazing easy to remove. The saw blade can be placed directly against the edge of the window frame, guiding the blade through the glazing.

GROUT REMOVAL

Grout removal blades are ideal

for removing damaged or cracked grout. Grout blades come in different widths (1/16" and 1/8") to

tackle different grout line widths. Before selecting a grout blade measure the grout line width to pick the appropriate blade.

Select a medium to high speed.

To remove the grout, use a back and forth motion, making several passes along the grout line. The hardness of the grout will dictate how many passes are needed. Try and keep the grout blade aligned with the grout line and be careful not to apply too much side pressure on the grout blade during the process. To control plunge depth use the carbide grit line on the blade as an indicator. Be careful not to plunge beyond the carbide grit line to avoid damage to the backer board material.

The grout blades can handle both sanded and unsanded grout. If you notice the blade clogging during the grout removal process, you can use a brass brush to clean the grit, thus exposing the grit again.

The grout blade geometry is designed so that the blade can remove all grout up to the surface of a wall or corner. This can be

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