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1 609 92A 13A | (20.4.15)
Bosch Power Tools
– Ensure that the plastic bag
18
is completely up against the
inner walls of the container
1
.
– Fold the rest of the plastic bag
18
over the rim of the con-
tainer
1
.
– Reattach the vacuum lid
7
again and lock the latches
8
.
Removing and Sealing the Plastic Bag
– Unlock the latches
8
and remove the vacuum lid
7
.
– Pull the edge of the full plastic bag
18
backwards out of the
clips
27
.
– Carefully take the plastic bag
18
out of the vacuum cleaner
without damaging it.
When doing so, make sure that the plastic bag does not
scrape against the suction hole or other sharp objects.
Replacing/Inserting the Dust Bag (Accessory)
– Unlock the latches
8
and remove the vacuum lid
7
.
– Pull off the full dust bag
18
from the connection flange to-
ward the rear. Close the opening of the dust bag by folding
down the lid. Remove the closed dust bag from the vacuum
cleaner.
– Work the new dust bag over the connection flange of the
vacuum cleaner. Make sure that the dust bag faces com-
pletely against the interior sides of the container
1
over its
full length.
– Reattach the vacuum lid
7
again and lock the latches
8
.
Inserting the Rubber Lip (Wet Vacuuming)
(see figure D)
– Carefully pry the brush inserts
23
out of the floor nozzle
24
using a suitable tool.
– Insert the rubber lips
22
into the floor nozzle
24
.
Note:
The structured side of the rubber lips must face out-
ward.
Inserting the Wet Filter (Wet Vacuuming)
(see figures E1 – E2)
– Unlock the latches
8
and remove the vacuum lid
7
.
– Turn the filter holder
28
all the way in direction of rotation
“
” and take the filter holder together with the filter
19
out of the container
1
.
– Put the wet filter
20
over the filter basket
29
.
– Reattach the vacuum lid
7
again and lock the latches
8
.
Operation
Starting Operation
Observe the mains voltage!
The voltage of the power
source must correspond with the data on the type plate of
the vacuum cleaner.
Please inform yourself about the valid regula-
tions/laws for your country concerning the handling of
materials that are hazardous to one’s health.
The vacuum cleaner may generally not be used in rooms
where the danger of an explosion exists.
To save energy, only switch the vacuum cleaner on when us-
ing it.
To ensure optimal vacuuming performance, always complete-
ly unwind the vacuum hose
16
from the vacuum cleaner lid
7
.
Dry Vacuuming
Vacuuming of deposited dusts
GAS 15:
– To
switch on
the vacuum cleaner, set the On/Off
switch
4
to “
On
”.
– To
switch off
the vacuum cleaner, set the On/Off
switch
4
to “
Off
”.
GAS 15 PS:
– To
switch on
the vacuum cleaner, set the mode
selector switch
4
to the “Vacuuming” symbol.
– To
switch off
the vacuum cleaner, set the mode
selector switch
4
to the “Switching Off” symbol.
Extraction of dusts resulting from running power
tools (only for GAS 15 PS) (see figure F)
An adequate ventilation rate (L) must be provided for
when the outgoing air is circulated. Observe the re-
spective national regulations.
A socket outlet with earthing contact
3
is integrated in the
vacuum cleaner. An external power tool can be connected
there. Observe the maximal allowable load of the connected
power tool.
– Mount the tool sleeve
14
(see “Mounting the Tool Sleeve”,
page 17).
– Insert the tool sleeve
14
into the vacuum connection of the
power tool.
Note:
When working with power tools that have a low air feed
into the vacuum hose (e.g. jigsaws, sanders, etc.), the air dif-
fuser
30
of the tool sleeve
14
must be opened. Only then can
the semi-automatic filter cleaning (SFC) work without any
problems.
To do so, turn the ring above the air diffuser
30
until a maxi-
mum opening is produced.
– To
activate the automatic start/stop
of
the vacuum cleaner, set the mode selector
switch
4
to the “Automatic Start/Stop” sym-
bol.
– To
start the operation
of the vac, switch on the power tool
connected to the socket
3
. The vacuum cleaner starts au-
tomatically.
– Switch the power tool off to
end
the
vacuuming
.
The delayed action shutdown of the Automatic Start/Stop
continues to run for up to 6 seconds in order to extract re-
sidual dust from the vacuum hose.
– To
switch off
the vacuum cleaner, set the mode
selector switch
4
to the “Switching Off” symbol.
Wet Vacuuming
Do not vacuum inflammable or explosive fluids; for ex-
ample, benzene, oil, alcohol, solvents. Do not vacuum
hot or burning dust. Do not operate the machine in
rooms where the danger of an explosion exists.
The
dusts, vapours or fluids can ignite or explode.
The vacuum cleaner may not be used as a water pump.
The vacuum cleaner is intended for vacuuming air and wa-
ter mixtures.
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