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1 609 92A 0XF | (30.9.14)
Bosch Power Tools
Product Description and Specifica-
tions
While reading the operating instructions, unfold the graphics
page for the vacuum cleaner and leave it open.
Intended Use
The machine is intended for collection, vacuuming, conveying
and separation of wood chips, as well as non-flammable dry
dusts, non-flammable liquids and water-air mixtures. The vac-
uum cleaner is dust-technically checked and corresponds
with dust category M. It is suitable for the increased demands
of industrial usage, as required in trades, industry and work-
shops.
According to IEC/EN 60335-2-69, vacuum cleaners of dust
category M may only be used for vacuuming and extraction of
hazardous materials with an exposition limit value
≥ 0.1 mg/m
3
.
Use the vacuum cleaner only when you fully understand and
can perform all functions without limitation, or have received
appropriate instructions.
Product Features
The numbering of the product features refers to the illustra-
tion of the vacuum cleaner on the graphics page.
1
Container
2
Plug cap for the vacuum hose connection
3
Hose connection piece
4
Vacuum-hose holder
5
Socket for power tool
6
Airflow regulator
7
Mode selector switch
8
Control knob for vacuum capacity
9
AFC button
10
Carrying handle
11
L-Boxx retainer
12
Push handle
13
Vacuum lid
14
Cable holder
15
Latch of the vacuum cover
16
Rear wheel
17
Castor brake
18
Castor
19
Castor frame
20
Locking latch of filter cover
21
Holder for crevice nozzle/elbow
22
Holder for vacuum tubes
23
Drain hose
24
Holder for floor nozzle
25
Tool sleeve
26
Air diffuser
27
Vacuum hose
28
Elbow
29
Disposal bag
30
Flat-fold filter(PES)
31
Crevice nozzle
32
Rubber lip
33
Brush insert
34
Floor nozzle
35
Vacuum tube
36
Retainer for vacuum-hose holder
37
Snap-fastener
38
Signalling LED
39
Filter cover
40
Level sensors
Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard deliv-
ery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can
be found in our accessories program.
Technical Data
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
GAS 55 M AFC
Article number
3 601 JC3 3..
Rated power input
W
1200
Frequency
Hz
50/60
Container volume (gross)
l
55
Net volume (for fluids)
l
40
Dust bag contents
l
27
Max. vacuum*
– Vacuum cleaner
– Turbine
hPa
hPa
230
254
Max. flow rate*
– Vacuum cleaner
– Turbine
l/s
m
3
/s
l/s
m
3
/s
36
0.036
74
0.074
Max. vacuum capacity
W
1380
Surface of flat-fold filter
m
2
0.615
Dust category
M
Weight according to
EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
kg
16.2
Protection class
/
I
Degree of protection
IP X4
* Measured with a Ø 35 mm and 5 m long vacuum hose
The values given are valid for nominal voltages [U] of 230 V. For lower
voltage and models for specific countries, these values can vary.
Automatic Start/Stop feature*
Rated voltage
max. power
output
min. power
output
EU
220–240 V
2200 W
100 W
UK
110 V
750 W
100 W
UK
240 V
1800 W
100 W
CH
230 V
1100 W
100 W
* Specification of the allowable load of the connected power tool
(country-specific)
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