Bosch Power Tools 1700 Operating Instructions, Slide ON-OFF Switch with Lock, Overload Protection

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Operating Instructions

SLIDE ON-OFF SWITCH WITH LOCK

The tool is switched “ON” by the switch button located at the side of the motor housing. The switch can be locked in the “ON” position, a convenience for long grinding operations.

TO TURN THE TOOL “ON” without locking it, slide the switch button forward by applying pressure ONLY at the REAR portion of the button. When pressure is released the switch button will snap to “OFF” position.

TO LOCK THE SWITCH “ON”, slide the switch button forward and press “IN” the FRONT portion.

TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH, simply press and release the REAR portion of the button. Switch is spring loaded and will snap back automatically.

!WARNING Hold the tool with both hands while starting the

tool, since torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist.

Start the tool before applying to work and let the tool come to full speed before contacting

the workpiece. Lift the tool from the work before releasing the switch. DO NOT turn the switch “ON” and “OFF” while the tool is under load; this will greatly decrease the switch life.

ELECTRONIC FEEDBACK CIRCUITRY (EFC)

(1703EVS ONLY)

The internal electronic feedback system provides a "soft start", which will reduce the stresses that occur from a high torque start. The system also helps to keep the no load speed virtually constant between no-load and load conditions.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

(1703EVS ONLY)

Your tool is equipped with overload protection to protect the motor. If the tool stops during operation TURN OFF SWITCH IMMEDIATELY and allow the motor to cool for about 30 seconds by running at no-load. If the overload protection stops the tool repeatedly, excessive force is causing the tool to overload. Don't press so hard and let the tool do the work.

VARIABLE SPEED WITH DIAL SETTING

(1703EVS ONLY)

Your tool is also equipped with a variable speed dial. The grinder’s RPM can be preset from zero to maximum nameplate rated RPM by rotating the dial on the motor housing. If tool is running at a set speed for extended periods of time, it may be necessary to run the tool at no- load full speed to cool the motor.

Dial Setting	Application
Approx. RPM	Material	Attachment
	Polishing Plastic	Lambswool bonnet
		felt polishing disc,
1		or buffing disc.
(2800)	Precision grinding	Grinding disc
	of metal tools
2-3	Solid wood &	Sanding disc
(5300-7500)	paint removal
3	Brushing wood	Cup brush
(7500)	Removing rust	Sanding disc
	from metal
4-6	Grinding metal	Grinding disc
(8800-11000)	or stone
6	Roughing metal	Roughing disc
(11000)	Cutting stone	Cutting disc

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