Operating Instructions

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ATTACHING VACUUM HOSE

When the canister is removed from the tool, an (optional) vacuum hose accessory can be attached to the dust port. To use this feature, attach vacuum adapter(s) and vacuum hose (optional accessories) to dust port, then connect opposite end of the vacuum hose to a shop vacuum cleaner (Fig. 8, 9).

FIG. 8
FIG. 8		DUST
		PORT

VACUUM

ADAPTOR

VACUUM

HOSE

OPTIONAL

ACCESSORIES

FIG. 9

BOSCH

19MM HOSE

1-1/4”

1-1/2”

HOSE

VAC002

RS006

FRONT HANDLE

Your sander is equipped with a removable front handle when sanding in tight quarters. To remove handle, remove screw with allen wrench provided. Always reinstall handle for normal operation. Depending on the task, you may grip the rear handle alone, the rear handle and the front handle, or the rear handle and the top of the ergonomically contoured soft grip motor housing, which is designed for that purpose (Fig. 1).

TRIGGER “ON-OFF” SWITCH

To turn tool “ON,” squeeze the trigger switch. To turn the tool “OFF,” release the trigger switch which is spring loaded and will return to “OFF” position automatically (Fig 1).

“LOCK-ON” BUTTON

Your tool is also equipped with a “Lock-ON” button located on the left side of the trigger handle, that allows for operation at maximum RPM without holding the trigger (Fig. 1).

TO LOCK SWITCH ON: squeeze trigger, depress button and release trigger.

TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH: squeeze trigger and re easel it without depressing the “Lock- ON” but ont.

If the “Lock-ON” button is con- tinuously being depressed, the

trigger cannot be released.

ABRASIVE SHEETS (SANDPAPER)

Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other

synthetic abrasives are recommended for power sanding use. Natural abrasives, such as flint or garnet sheet are too soft for economical use in power sanding. For best results, use Bosch abrasive sheets: The uniform spacing between grains minimizes filling or loading. The high quality aluminum oxide sheet with heavy backing cuts faster and lasts longer.

The following are recommended abrasive sheets and applications:

Coarse Grit: For rough wood sanding.

Medium Grit: For general wood sanding.

Fine Grit: For smoothing wood or plaster patches.

Extra Fine Grit: For final sanding bare wood and smoothing old paint.

There are also different types of paper made for wood, paint and other surfaces.

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