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If an extension cord
is necessary, a cord
with adequate size conductors that
is capable of carrying the current
n e c e s s a r y f o r y o u r t o o l m u s t b e
u s e d .
T h i s w i l l p r e v e n t e x c e s s i v e
v o l t a g e d r o p , l o s s o f p o w e r o r
overheating. Grounded tools must use
3-wire extension cords that have 3-
prong plugs and receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number,
the higher the cord capacity
The length of the dust extractor cord
must be included in calculating the
total length of cord.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF
EXTENSION CORDS 120 VOLT
ALTERNATINg CURRENT TOOLS
Extension Cords
Attachments
Use of any other attachments not specified in this manual may
create a hazard.
Tool’s
Ampere
Rating
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Wire Sizes in mm
2
Cord Length in Feet
Cord Length in Meters
25
50
100
150
15
30
60
120
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
18
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
14
–
14
12
12
12
–
0.75
0.75
0.75
1.0
–
0.75
1.0
1.0
2.5
–
1.5
2.5
2.5
4.0
–
2.5
4.0
4.0
–
–
Bosch Model No.
Product description
Dust Extractor Filters
VF410
VF430H
Polyester/PES Filter
HEPA Filter
Fully Enclosed Filtering Dust Extractor Bags
VB170
VB170S
VB170F
Paper Filter Bag - 17 Gal
Wet/Dry Slurry Bag - 17 Gal
Fleece Filter Bag - 17 Gal
Non-filtering Dust Extractor Bags
VB170P
Plastic Bag - 17 Gal
Dust Extractor Hoses
VH1635A
Anti-static 16ft, 35mm Hose*
* includes VX120 adapter
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