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1 609 929 Y47 | (29.3.11)
Bosch Power Tools
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible
shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains sock-
et elsewhere.
Products sold in AUS and NZ only
: Use a residual current de-
vice (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.
Additional Safety and Working
Instructions
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Observe the mains voltage! The voltage of the power
source must correspond with the data on the type plate
of the vacuum cleaner.
f
For dry vacuuming, a dust bag should be inserted.
When using a dust bag, the folded filter remains unc-
logged longer, the vacuuming performance is main-
tained longer, and the disposal of dust is made easier.
f
Remove the dust bag and empty the container before
wet vacuuming.
f
The vacuum cleaner has a blower function. Do not blow
the outgoing air randomly in enclosed areas. Use the
blower function only with the a clean hose.
Dusts can be
hazardous to one’s health.
f
After vacuuming, remove the folded filter to prevent
the forming of mould and allow it to dry thoroughly; es-
pecially before using it for dry vacuuming.
f
Operate the vacuum cleaner only with the folded filter
mounted.
f
A socket outlet with earthing contact is integrated in
the vacuum cleaner. An external power tool can be con-
nected there. The vacuum cleaner is automatically put
into operation via the power tool. Observe the maximal
allowable load of the connected power tool.
f
The vacuum cleaner may not be used as a water pump.
The vacuum cleaner is intended for vacuuming air and wa-
ter mixtures.
f
Wipe out the container from time to time with a com-
mercially available, non-scouring cleaning agent, and
allow it to dry.
Symbols
The following symbols are important for reading and under-
standing the operating instructions. Please take note of the
symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the
symbols will help you to use the vacuum cleaner in a better
and safer manner.
Symbol
Meaning
GAS 1200 L:
All-Purpose Vacuum Cleaner
Article number
Read all safety
warnings and all in-
structions.
Failure to follow the warn-
ings and instructions may result in elec-
tric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Vacuum cleaners of dust category L
according to IEC/EN 60335-2-69 for
vacuuming materials > 1 mg/m
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that are
hazardous to one’s health.
Do not use the vacuum cleaner as a seat
or stepladder
Before any work on the vacuum cleaner
itself, pull the mains plug from the socket
outlet
Wear ear protection.
Wear a dust respirator.
Movement direction
Reaction direction
Apply strength for the workstep.
Switching On
Switching Off
Remote automatic switching
Prohibited action
Permitted action
Symbol
Meaning
CAUTION
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