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Symbols
The following symbols can be important for the
operation of your power tool. Please memorise the
symbols and their meanings. The correct interpreta-
tion of the symbols helps you operate the power
tool better and more secure.
Symbol
Meaning
Wear a dust respirator.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear ear protectors. Expo-
sure to noise can cause hea-
ring loss.
Compulsory reading.
Symbol for protection class II
(completely insulated).
Functional description
Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
While reading the operating instructions, unfold the
graphics page for the machine and leave it open.
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Operating instructions
Intended use
The machine is intended for cutting, roughing,
and brushing metal and stone materials without
using water.
For cutting metal, a special protection guard for
cutting (accessory) must be used.
For cutting stone, a special extraction hood for cut-
ting with cutting guide (accessory) must be used.
With approved sanding tools, the machine can
be used for sanding with sanding discs.
Product features
The numbering of the product features refers to the
illustration of the machine on the graphics page.
1 Spindle lock button
2 Handle
3 On/Off switch
4 Switch locking button
5 Auxiliary handle
6 Auxiliary handle anti-vibration*
7 Spindle
8 Hand guard*
9 Washers
10 Rubber backing pad*
11 Sanding disc*
12 Clamping nut
13 Cup brush*
14 Key with two pins
*The accessories shown or described are not
part of the product. Check the available accesso-
ries in the sales program from your country.
Robert Bosch Ltda.
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