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This power tool is not suitable for bench-mounted use.
It must not be clamped into a vice or fastened to a work-
bench, for example.
Sanding Surfaces
Switch the power tool on, place the entire sanding surface
against the surface of the workpiece and apply moderate
pressure as you move the sander over the workpiece.
The material removal rate and sanding result are primarily
determined by the choice of sanding sheet, the preselected
orbital stroke rate level and the contact pressure.
Only immaculate sanding sheets achieve good sanding per-
formance and make the power tool last longer.
Be sure to apply consistent contact pressure in order to in-
crease the lifetime of the sanding sheets.
Excessively increasing the contact pressure will not lead to
increased sanding performance, rather it will cause more
severe wear of the power tool and of the sanding sheet.
Do not use a sanding sheet for other materials after it has
been used to work on metal.
Use only original Bosch sanding accessories.
Rough Sanding
Attach a coarse grit sanding sheet.
Apply only light pressure to the power tool so that it runs at a
higher orbital stroke rate and a higher material removal rate
is achieved.
Fine Sanding
Attach a fine grit sanding sheet.
You can reduce the sanding plate orbital stroke rate by
lightly varying the contact pressure or changing the orbital
stroke rate level; the random orbit motion will be retained.
Move the power tool with moderate pressure flat on the
workpiece in a circular motion or alternately along and
across it. Do not tilt the power tool in order to avoid sanding
through the workpiece, e.g. veneers.
Switch the power tool off after completing operation.
Polishing
For polishing weathered lacquers and redressing scratches
(e.g. acrylic glass), the power tool can be fitted with an ap-
propriate polishing tool, e.g. lambswool bonnet, polishing
felt or polishing sponge (accessory).
Select a low orbital stroke rate (level 1–2) when polishing in
order to avoid heating up the surface excessively.
Apply the polish to an area slightly smaller than the area
which you intend to polish. Using the appropriate polishing
tool, work in the polish with either linear or circular move-
ments and with moderate pressure.
Do not allow the polish to dry out on the surface; this may
damage the surface. Do not expose the surface which you in-
tend to polish to direct sunlight.
Clean the polishing tool regularly to ensure good polishing
results. Wash the polishing tools with mild detergent and
warm water; do not use thinning agents.
Application Table
The figures in the table below are recommended values.
The best method for determining the best combination while
sanding or polishing is practical experimentation.
Application
Grit
(coarse/fine sanding)
Orbital stroke rate level
Abrading paint
180/240
2/3
Retouching paint
120/240
4/5
Removing paint
40/60
5
Softwood
40/240
5/6
Hardwood
60/240
5/6
Veneer
180/240
2–4
Aluminium
80/240
4/5
Steel
40/240
5
Derusting steel
40/120
6
Stainless steel
80/240
5
Stone
80/240
5/6
Maintenance and Servicing
Maintenance and Cleaning
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Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any
work on the power tool.
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To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep
the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.
In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord
needs to be replaced, this must be done by Bosch or by a
customer service centre that is authorised to repair Bosch
power tools.
After-sales service and advice on using products
Our after-sales service can answer questions concerning
product maintenance and repair, as well as spare parts. You
can find exploded drawings and information on spare parts
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