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enclosures. Rubber gloves and non-skid foot-
weararerecommendedwhenworkingoutdoors,
wheredamp orwet ground maybe encountered.
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter protected
power line must be used for these conditions.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in mov-
ing parts. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
• USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. WEAR
SAFETYGOGGLESorglasseswithsideshields.
Wear hearing protection during extended use of
power tools and dust mask for dusty operations.
• STAY ALERT. USE COMMON SENSE.
Watch what you are doing. Do not operate tool
when you are tired or under influence of drugs.
•
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
tool before turning it on.
• AVOIDACCIDENTALSTARTING. Don’t
carry plugged in tool with finger on switch. Be
sure the switch is OFF before being plugged in.
• DON’TOVERREACH. Keepproperfooting
and balance at all times.
• BEFORE CONNECTING THE TOOL to a
power supply (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure
thevoltage supplied isthesame as thatspecified
on the tool’s nameplate. A power supply with
voltage greater than that specified for the tool
canresultinseriousinjuryto the user - aswellas
damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG
IN THE TOOL. Using a power supply with
voltagelessthanthenameplateratingis harmful
to the motor.
“Volts AC” designated tools are for Alternating
Current 50-60 Hz only. “Volts DC” designated
tools are for Direct Current. Do not use AC
designated tools with DC power supply. Do not
use electronic speed controlled tools with DC
power supply.
Tool Use and Care
•DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
•USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool
or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.
Don’t use tool for purpose not intended - for
example; don’tuseacircularsawforcuttingtree
limbs or logs.
•SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
holdwork. It’s saferthan usingyour handand it
frees both hands to operate the tool.
•DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by
cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Al-
ways keep cord away from the spinning blade,
bits or any other moving part while the tool is in
use.
•OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension
cords suitable for use outdoors and marked with
suffix W-A (for UL), or W (for CSA). Refer to
section “Extension Cords”, for proper cord use.
•DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use,
beforeservicing,or when changing blades, bits,
cutters, etc.
•STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use,
tools should be stored in dry, high or locked up
place - out of the reach of children.
•DONOTALTERORMISUSETOOL. These
tools are precision built. Any alterations or
modifications not specified is misuse and may
result in a dangerous condition.
•THE USE OF ANY ACCESSORIES not
specified in this manual may create a hazard.
•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor-
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect tool cords peri-
odicallyandifdamaged,haverepairedbyautho-
rized service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-
ther use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to deter-
minethatitwilloperate properlyandperformits
intendedfunction. Checkforalignmentofmov-
ing parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part
thatisdamagedshouldbepromptlyandproperly
repaired or replaced. Have defective switches
replaced. Do not use tool if switch does not turn
it on or off.
•ALL REPAIRS, ELECTRICAL OR ME-
CHANICAL,shouldbeattemptedonlybytrained
repairmen. Contact the nearest Bosch Factory
Service Center, or Bosch Authorized Service
Center or other competent repair center. Use
only Bosch replacement parts, any other may
create a hazard.
Safety Rules for Grinders
•Whenusinggrindingwheelattachments, the
guard must always be attached to the tool and
positioned for maximum safety, so the least
amount of wheel is exposed from the side the
tool is being operated.
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