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Dust Collection
FIG. 9
SUCTION CONTROL
SLOT
DUST
PORT
VAC024
BOSCH VAC-
SERIES HOSE
(35MM)
BOSCH VH-
SERIES HOSE
VX120
1-1/4”
OR
1-1/2” HOSE
Attaching a vacuum cleaner
Dust collection can also be achieved by
attaching the tool to a vacuum cleaner /
d u s t e x t r a c t o r , h o s e a n d a d a p t e r , i f
necessary (all sold separately).
1. Attach the hose to the vacuum cleaner /
dust extractor.
2. Attach the hose to the tool’s dust port in
one of the following ways (Fig. 9):
- Bosch VH-series hoses - The VX120 hose
adapter is required (included with VH-
series hoses).
- Other 35mm and 22mm hoses, such as
the Bosch VAC-series hoses - Connect
hose directly to the tool.
- Common 1-1/4” or 1-1/2” hoses - The
Bosch VAC024 adapter is required.
Suction control
When using a vacuum hose with this sander
the amount of suction can be adjusted by
sliding the hose over or off the open slot in
the hose port area on the sander.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the
material being sanded.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially
d e t r i m e n t a l
t o
h e a l t h
o r
m a y
b e
carcinogenic, use a special vacuum cleaner.
When sanding on vertical surfaces, hold the
p o w e r t o o l i n s u c h a m a n n e r t h a t t h e
vacuum hose faces downward.
