Common Applications - Bosch GOP18V-34 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

For all accessories, work
with the accessory away
from the body. Never position hand near or
directly in front of working area. Always hold
the tool with both hands and wear
protective gloves.
Below are some typical uses for your Bosch
oscillating tool.
Flush Cutting
Remove excess wood from door jamb,
window sill and/or toekick. Removing excess
copper or PVC pipe.
Removal work
e.g. carpets & backing, old tile adhesives,
caulking on masonry, wood and other
surfaces.
Removal of excess materials
e.g. plaster, mortar splatters, concrete on
tiles, sills.
Preparation of surfaces
e.g. for new floors and tiles.
Detail sanding
e.g. for sanding in extremely tight areas
otherwise difficult to reach and require hand
sanding
CUTTING
Saw blades are ideal for making precise cuts
in tight areas, close to edges or flush to a
surface.
Select a medium to high speed for making
initial plunge, start off at medium speed for
increased control. After making your initial
cut, you can increase speed for faster cutting
ability.
Flush cutting blades are
intended to make precise cuts
to allow for installation of
flooring or wall material. When
flush cutting it is important not to force the
tool during the plunge cut. If you experience
a strong vibration in your hand during the
plunge cut, this indicates that you are
applying too much pressure. Back the tool
out and let the speed of the tool do the
work. While keeping the teeth of the blade
in the work surface, move the back of the
tool in a slow sideways motion. This motion
will help expedite the cut.
When making a flush cut it is always a good
idea to have a piece of scrap material (tile or
wood) supporting the blade.
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Common Applications

If you need to rest the flush cutting blade
on a delicate surface, you should protect the
surface with cardboard or masking tape.
Applications include cutting openings
in flooring for venting, repairing damaged
flooring, cutting openings for electrical
boxes. The blade works best on softer
woods such as pine. For harder woods, the
blade life will be limited.
Select a medium to high speed.
(1/16" and 1/8") to tackle different grout
line widths. Before selecting a grout blade
measure the grout line width to pick the
appropriate blade.
Select a medium to high speed.
To remove the grout, use a back and forth
motion, making several passes along the
grout line. The hardness of the grout will
dictate how many passes are needed. Try
and keep the grout blade aligned with the
grout line and be careful not to apply too
much side pressure on the grout blade
during the process. To control plunge depth
use the carbide grit line on the blade as an
indicator. Be careful not to plunge beyond
the carbide grit line to avoid damage to the
backer board material.
The grout blades can handle both sanded
and unsanded grout. If you notice the blade
clogging during the grout removal process,
you can use a brass brush to clean the grit,
thus exposing the grit again.
The grout blade geometry is designed so
that the blade can remove all grout up to
the surface of a wall or corner. This can
be accomplished by ensuring that the
segmented portion of the blade is facing the
wall or corner.
Scrapers are suitable for removing old coats
of varnish or adhesives, removing bonded
carpeting, e.g. on stairs/steps and other
small/medium size surfaces.
Select low to medium speed.
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The segment saw blade is ideal
for making precise cuts in
wood, plaster, drywall material.
GROUT REMOVAL
Grout removal blades are
ideal for removing damaged or
cracked grout. Grout blades
come in different widths
SCRAPING
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