Auxiliary Handle; Maintenance And Cleaning - Bosch GSS 230 A PROFESSIONAL Instructions D'emploi

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Gripping Surface
The gripping surface 1, attached on the upper
side of the machine, increases the safety against
slipping off thus supplying a better grip and han-
dling of the machine.
At the same time, the rubber coating achieves a
vibration-absorbing effect.

Auxiliary Handle

The auxiliary handle 10 can be removed for im-
proved machining in narrow, hard-to-reach loca-
tions.
Remove screw 9 with the hex key 11 and take off
the auxiliary handle.
Assembly is carried out in reverse order.
Specialty Sanding Plates
Extended Sanding Plate,
Rectangular, Thin (GSS 230 A/
GSS 230 AE) (see figure
Use of the rectangular, thin, extended sanding
plate 24 enables sanding at hard-to-reach loca-
tions and narrow interspaces, e. g. on window
and door sills, grooves or behind radiators or wa-
ter pipes.
Extended Sanding Plate,
Triangular (GSS 230 A/GSS 230 AE)
(see figure )
I
Use of the extended triangular sanding plate 28
is especially suitable for sanding in edges and
corners, such as on furniture, stairs or doors.
For special applications, the top side of the trian-
gular sanding plate can also be fitted with a sand-
ing sheet. When fitted on both sides, slots or sur-
faces closely opposite to each other can be ma-
chined in one work step.
Finish-sanding plate (without velcro
backing) (GSS 230 AE/GSS 280 AE)
(see figure )
B
When operating mainly with standard sanding
sheets without velcro backing, it is recommended
to use the finish-sanding plate without velcro
backing.
Due to its plane sanding plate surface, optimum
results are reached, particularly for finish sand-
ing.
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Operating Instructions
Always wait until the machine has come to
a complete stop before placing it down. The
tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control
over the power tool.
The removal performance when sanding is deter-
mined primarily by the selection of the sanding
sheet and the oscillation rate (GSS 230 AE/
GSS 280 AE).
Excessive sanding pressure does not lead to in-
creased sanding capacity, but to increased wear
of the machine and the sanding sheet.
A sanding sheet that has been used for metal
should not be used for other materials.
Use only original Bosch sanding sheets and ac-
cessories.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before any work on the machine itself, pull the
mains plug.
) For safe and proper working, always keep the
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machine and its ventilation slots clean.
If the machine should fail despite the care taken
in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair
should be carried out by an authorized after-sales
service centre for Bosch power tools.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders,
please always include the 10-digit article number
given on the nameplate of the machine.
WARNING! Important instructions for con-
necting a new 3-pin plug to the 2-wire cable.
The wires in the cable are coloured according to
the following code:
live = brown
neutral = blue
Do not connect the blue or brown wire to the
earth terminal of the plug.
Important: If for any reason the moulded plug is
removed from the cable of this machine, it must
be disposed of safely.
English - 4
strain relief
To be fitted
by qualified
professional only