Bosch Power Tools 6000 Operating Instructions, On/Off And Variable Speed Switches, Setting

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Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

ON/OFF AND VARIABLE

SPEED SWITCHES

Your Sander is equipped with a variable speed switch and a separate on/off switch. The speed can be controlled from minimum to maximum speed by moving the switch lever to desired setting.

TO TURN TOOL “ON”: Slide switch to the “ON”position (I) on symbol.

TO TURN TOOL “OFF” Slide switch to the “OFF” position (0) off symbol.

TO INCREASE SPEED: Move variable speed control lever toward the + sign.

TO DECREASE SPEED: Move variable speed control lever toward the – sign.

Setting

Material/Application

Low

Delicate surfaces, veneers,

 

or light surface finishing &

 

polishing

Low

Plastics or other soft surfaces

Medium

Solid wood, fast stock

 

removal, paint removal

High

General use, metal sanding &

 

finishing, chipboard, coarse

 

sanding on rough surfaces,

 

& polishing

 

 

SELECTING A CONTOUR SHAPE

Individual contour shapes are available in three basic styles. A variety of radiuses are available in each style:

Convex shapes: 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8"

Concave shapes: 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8"

Angled shapes: Flat, 30°, 60°, 45°, 90°, -90°

The contour shapes are available in a variety of different radiuses to match common configurations. Additionally, each contour can be modified or customized by trimming or shaping the material to the desired form.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING DETAIL

PAD & OPTIONAL SHUTTER PAD

Your sander is equipped with a quick change clamping mechanism that allows you to easily change accessories without additional tools.

To attach detail pad or optional shutter pad to the sander:

5.Press holder firmly back up into place until the pad "snaps" into position.

To remove pad, rotate lever to release and lower the clamp holder. Remove the pad from the holder. You are now ready to install another pad or contour shape.

When using detail sanding pads, regularly rotate the pad 180 degrees to maximize all surfaces for longer, more efficient use.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING

CONTOURS

To attach a contour shape to the sander:

1.Disconnect sander from power source.

2.Rotate red release lever to lower the accessory clamp holder.

3.Apply either a sanding tube or pressure sensitive adhesive directly to contour shape.

4.Insert contour completely into the top and back of the holder until it reaches the rear "stop" (Fig. 2).

1. Disconnect sander from power source.

2. Rotate red release lever to lower the

accessory clamp holder.

3. Apply hook and loop backed sandpaper to

CONTOUR

FIG. 2

pad.

4. Insert pad completely into the top and

back of the holder until it reaches the rear

"stop".

HINT: Make sure the small grip dimples have firmly secured the rubber grip ring (Fig. 1).

CLAMP

HOLDER

REAR

STOP

RELEASE LEVER

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Bosch Power Tools 6000 Operating Instructions, On/Off And Variable Speed Switches, Setting, Material/Application