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Preventive maintenance performed by un -
au thorized personnel may result in
misplacing of internal wires and
components which could cause serious
hazard. We recom mend that all tool service
be performed by a Bosch Factory Service
Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
SERVICE MEN: Disconnect tool and/or
charger from power source before servicing.
BATTERIES
Be alert for battery packs that are nearing
their end of life. If you notice decreased
tool performance or significantly shorter
running time between charges then it is time
to replace the battery pack. Failure to do so
can cause the tool to operate improperly or
damage the charger.
TOOL LUBRICATION
Your Bosch tool has been properly lubricated
and is ready for use.
adequate size conductors that is capable
of carrying the current necessary for your
tool must be used. This will prevent
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
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.
Maintenance
Service
NO USER SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Extension Cords
If an extension cord is
necessary, a cord with
MOTORS
The motor in your tool has been engineered
for many hours of dependable service. To
maintain peak efficiency of the motor, we
recommend it be examined every six
months. Only a genuine Bosch replacement
motor specially designed for your tool should
be used.
Cleaning
tool from the power supply before cleaning
or performing any main tenance. The tool
may be cleaned most effectively with
compressed dry air. Always wear safety
gog gles when cleaning tools with
compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must
be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do
not at tempt to clean by inserting pointed
objects through openings.
plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachlo ride, chlo rinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and house hold detergents
that contain ammonia.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Tool's
Ampere
Cord Length in Feet
Rating
25
50
100 150
18
16
18
16
3-6
18
16
6-8
16
16
8-10
14
12
10-12
12-16
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To
avoid
accidents
always dis connect the
Certain cleaning agents
and sol vents damage
Wire Sizes in mm
Cord Length in Meters
15
30
60
120
16
14
0.75
0.75
1.5
14
12
0.75
1.0
2.5
14
12
0.75
1.0
2.5
14
12
1.0
2.5
4.0
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2
2.5
4.0
4.0
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