Bosch GAS 15 Original Instructions Manual page 17

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Assembly
 Before any work on the vacuum cleaner itself, pull the
mains plug.
Mounting VAC Accessories (see figure A)
The vacuum hose 17 is equipped with a clip system, with
which the VAC accessories (tool sleeve 14, elbow 17) can be
connected.
Mounting the Tool Sleeve (GAS 15 PS)
– Mount the tool sleeve 15 onto the vacuum hose 17 until
both snap-fasteners 27 of the vacuum hose can be heard
to engage.
– To disassemble, press both snap-fasteners 27 inward and
pull the components apart.
Mounting Nozzles and Tubes
– Mount the elbow 18 onto the vacuum hose 17 until both
snap-fasteners 27 of the vacuum hose can be heard to en-
gage.
– Afterwards, mount the desired VAC accessory (floor noz-
zle, crevice nozzle, vacuum tube, etc.) firmly onto the el-
bow 18.
– To disassemble, press both snap-fasteners 27 inward and
pull the components apart.
Mounting the Vacuum Hose
Vacuuming function (see figure B1)
– Insert the vacuum hose 17 into the hose connection piece
2 and turn it all the way in clockwise direction.
Note: While vacuuming, an electrostatic charge develops in
the vacuum hose and accessories caused by the friction of the
dust, which the operator could experience in the form of stat-
ic discharging (dependent on environmental influences and
physical perception).
As a general rule, Bosch recommends using an anti-static vac-
uum hose (accessory) when vacuuming fine dusts and dry
materials.
Blower Function (see figure B2)
 The vacuum cleaner has a blower function. Do not blow
the outgoing air randomly in enclosed areas. Use the
blower function only with the a clean hose. Dusts can be
hazardous to one's health.
– Switch on the vacuum cleaner for at least 5 seconds
(GAS 15: On/Off switch 5 to "On"; GAS 15 PS: Mode se-
lector switch 4 to the "Vacuuming" symbol) to clean the
vacuum hose 17 of dust deposits.
– Turn the vacuum hose 17 all the way in anti-clockwise di-
rection and pull it out of the hose connection piece 2.
– Insert the vacuum hose 17 into the hose connection piece
13 and turn it all the way in clockwise direction.
Inserting/Removing the Plastic Bag or Dust Bag
(Dry Vacuuming) (see figures C1 – C4)
For dry vacuuming, you can insert a plastic bag 19 or a dust
bag (accessory) into the vacuum cleaner. This makes the dust
easier to dispose of.
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Inserting the Plastic Bag
– Unlock the latches 9 and remove the vacuum lid 8.
– Insert the plastic bag 19 into the container 1 with the in-
take hole facing forward. Secure the plastic bag under the
suction hole using the clips 28.
– Ensure that the plastic bag 19 is completely up against the
inner walls of the container 1.
– Fold the rest of the plastic bag 19 over the rim of the con-
tainer 1.
– Reattach the vacuum lid 8 again and lock the latches 9.
Removing and Sealing the Plastic Bag
– Unlock the latches 9 and remove the vacuum lid 8.
– Pull the edge of the full plastic bag 19 backwards out of the
clips 28.
– Carefully take the plastic bag 19 out of the vacuum cleaner
without damaging it.
When doing so, make sure that the plastic bag does not
scrape against the suction hole or other sharp objects.
Replacing/Inserting the Dust Bag (Accessory)
– Unlock the latches 9 and remove the vacuum lid 8.
– Pull off the full dust bag 18 from the connection flange to-
ward the rear. Close the opening of the dust bag by folding
down the lid. Remove the closed dust bag from the vacuum
cleaner.
– Work the new dust bag over the connection flange of the
vacuum cleaner. Make sure that the dust bag faces com-
pletely against the interior sides of the container 1 over its
full length.
– Reattach the vacuum lid 8 again and lock the latches 9.
Inserting the Rubber Lip (Wet Vacuuming)
(see figure D)
– Carefully pry the brush inserts 24 out of the floor nozzle 25
using a suitable tool.
– Insert the rubber lips 23 into the floor nozzle 25.
Note: The structured side of the rubber lips must face out-
ward.
Inserting the Wet Filter (Wet Vacuuming)
(see figures E1 – E2)
– Unlock the latches 9 and remove the vacuum lid 8.
– Turn the filter holder 29 all the way in direction of rotation
" " and take the filter holder together with the filter 20
out of the container 1.
– Put the wet filter 21 over the filter basket 30.
– Reattach the vacuum lid 8 again and lock the latches 9.
Operation
Starting Operation
 Observe the mains voltage! The voltage of the power
source must correspond with the data on the type plate of
the vacuum cleaner.
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