Bosch Professional GAS 18V-12 MC Original Instructions Manual page 26

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Connection successfully established:
– The statusbar (2) and the Auto-Start function
indicator (4) on the dust extractor light up green.
– The status indicator (40) on the Auto-Start Remote
flashes green once.
Connection could not be established (after several
minutes):
– The statusbar (2) and the Auto-Start function
indicator (4) on the dust extractor light up yellow.
– The status indicator (40) on the Auto-Start Remote lights
up red.
When the dust extractor is switched off, the connection to
the Auto-Start Remote GCT ... is saved. After it has been
switched on again, the dust extractor attempts to re-estab-
lish connection to the same Auto-Start Remote automatic-
ally.
Connectivity functions
Within the connectivity functions, data can be transmitted
between the dust extractor and certain mobile devices via
Bluetooth®.
System Requirements
Mobile device (tablet,
smartphone)
You will need to install the device-specific app before you
can use the connectivity functions.
Download the app from the corresponding app store
(Apple App Store, Google Play Store).
Note: You will need to have a user account with the relevant
app store to do this.
App name
Bosch Toolbox
Then select the MyTools or Connectivity sub-item in the
app. The display of your mobile device shows you all of the
subsequent steps required to connect the dust extractor to
the mobile device.
The establishment of the connection between the dust ex-
tractor and the mobile device is initiated via the app. When
the statusbar (2) on the dust extractor begins rapidly flash-
ing blue, confirm the establishment of the connection by
pressing the pairing button (5). After the connection has
been successfully established, the statusbar (2) lights up
blue for 3 s.
The following functions will be available when a connection
has been established with the mobile device and authorisa-
tion has been successful:
– Registration and personalisation
– Status check, output of warning messages
– General information and settings
– Management
– Setting the follow-up time for the Auto-Start function
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– Update of the connectivity software in the dust extractor
Resetting to Factory Settings (Reset)
If necessary, you can reset the saved settings (run-on time,
connections to the Auto-Start Remote and mobile device) as
well as error messages. To do so, press the pairing
button (5) until the statusbar (2) flashes blue four times in
intervals of 1.5 s.
The reset can also be initiated via the Bosch Toolbox app.
Dry Vacuuming
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For dry extraction, the main filter (32) must be dry and a
plastic bag (36) must be used (see "Inserting/removing the
plastic bag (dry extraction) (see figure C)", page 23).
Extracting dust that accumulates from working power
tools (see figure K)
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Connect the extraction outlet of the power tool and the va-
cuum hose (20) either directly or via the dust extraction ad-
Android 6.0 (and newer)
apter (21) (see "Fitting the extraction adapter or curved
nozzle (see figure F)", page 24).
iOS 11 (and newer)
Note when using the dust extraction adapter: When work-
ing with power tools that have a low air feed into the vacuum
hose (e.g. jigsaws, sanders, etc.), the false air intake (42) of
the dust extraction adapter (21) must be opened.This will
improve the total output of the dust extractor and the power
tool. To do this, turn the ring above the false air intake (42)
until the opening is at its maximum size.
iOS/Android
The SDS Clean adapter (23) can be used for dust extraction
when drilling.Make sure to observe the corresponding oper-
ating instructions when using this.
With the Auto-Start function, you can automatically switch
the dust extractor on and off with the power tool using the
Auto-Start remote (39):
– Turn the on/off switch (14) to position
– Connect the dust extractor to the Auto-Start Remote (see
– To switch on the dust extractor, switch on the connected
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– To switch off the dust extractor, switch off the power
The dust extractor must not be used without a filter.
There must be a sufficient air exchange rate (L) in the
room when the exhaust air comes back into the room.
Be aware of the corresponding national regulations.
function indicator (4) lights up to indicate that the func-
tion is switched on.
"Establishing a Connection to the Auto-Start Remote
(see figure J)", page 25). When fitting the Auto-Start
Remote (39) to the power tool, observe the operating in-
structions of the Auto-Start remote.
power tool. The dust extractor will start automatically.
Make sure that the dust extractor has started after
the power tool has been switched on.
tool. The extraction comes to an end after the set run-on
time.
During the run-on period, the residual dust is extracted
from the vacuum hose. You can determine the run-on
time using the Bosch Toolbox app.
. The Auto-Start
Bosch Power Tools