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| English
1 619 929 J27 | (15.9.11)
Bosch Power Tools
Approved Grinding Tools
All grinding tools mentioned in these operating instructions
can be used.
The permissible speed [min
-1
] or the circumferential speed
[m/s] of the grinding tools used must at least match the values
given in the table.
Therefore, observe the permissible
rotational/circumferen-
tial speed
on the label of the grinding tool.
Rotating the Main Handle
f
Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains
plug.
The main handle
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can be rotated with respect to the ma-
chine housing toward the left or right in steps of 90°. In this
manner, the On/Off switch can be brought into a more con-
venient position for special working situations, e.g., for cut-
ting operations using the cutting guide with dust extraction
protection guard
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or for left-handed persons.
Press the handle unlocking button
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in the direction of the
arrow and at the same time turn the main handle
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to the re-
quested position until it latches.
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. Touching or breathing-in the dusts can cause
allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of
the user or bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are considered
as carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood-treat-
ment additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials
containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.
– As far as possible, use a dust extraction system suita-
ble for the material.
– Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the
materials to be worked.
f
Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace.
Dusts can
easily ignite.
Operation
Starting Operation
f
Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the pow-
er source must agree with the voltage specified on the
nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with
230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
When operating the machine with power from mobile genera-
tors that do not have sufficient reserve capacity or are not
equipped with suitable voltage control with starting current
amplification, loss of performance or untypical behavior can
occur upon switching on.
Please observe the suitability of the power generator being
used, particularly with regard to the mains voltage and fre-
quency.
Switching On and Off
To
start
the power tool, press the On/Off switch
3
forward
and then down.
To
lock-on
the pressed On/Off switch
3
, push the On/Off
switch
3
further forward.
To
switch off
the power tool, release the On/Off switch
3
, or
when it is locked, briefly press the On/Off switch
3
and then
release it.
Switch Version without Lock-on
(country-specific):
To
start
the power tool, press the On/Off switch
3
forward
and then down.
To switch off the machine,
release
the On/Off switch
3
.
f
Check grinding tools before using. The grinding tool
must be mounted properly and be able to move freely.
Carry out a test run for at least one minute with no load.
Do not use damaged, out-of-centre or vibrating grind-
ing tools.
Damaged grinding tools can burst and cause in-
juries.
Run-on Brake (GWS 24-230 VX/GWS 24-230 JVX)
The power tool is equipped with the Bosch
Brake System, a patented electromechani-
cal run-on brake.
When switching off or when the power sup-
ply is interrupted, the machine comes to a
complete stop within a few seconds. This
means a reduction of the run-on time of approx. 70 % when
compared with angle grinders without run-on brake, which al-
lows for the power tool to be placed down sooner.
max.
[mm]
[mm]
D
b
d
[min
-1
]
[m/s]
180
230
8
8
22.2
22.2
8500
6500
80
80
180
230
–
–
8500
6500
80
80
100
30
M 14
8500
45
b
d
D
D
D
b
d
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