Maintenance; Extension Cords - RotoZip SS355 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Preventive maintenance
WARNING
performed by unauthorized
personnel may result in misplacing of
internal wires and components which
could cause
recommend that all tool service be performed
by a Bosch or Rotozip Factory Service Center
or Authorized Bosch Service Station. Call 1-
877-ROTOZIP (1-877-768-6947) if your tool
needs service.
TOOL LUBRICATION
Your Rotozip tool has been properly lubricated
and is ready to use. The lubrication applied at
the factory lasts for the life of the tool.
CARBON BRUSHES
The brushes and commutator in your tool have
been engineered for many hours of
dependable service. To maintain peak
efficiency of the motor, we recommend every
two to six months the brushes be examined.
Only genuine Rotozip replacement brushes
specially designed for your tool should be
used.
BEARINGS
Your Rotozip tool and attachments contain
sealed bearings designed to last the life of the
If an extension cord is
WARNING
necessary, a cord with
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
heavier the cord.

Maintenance

Service
serious hazard.

Extension Cords

tool. Bearings which become noisy (due to
heavy load or very abrasive material cutting)
should be inspected at once to avoid
overheating or motor failure. Contact your local
Bosch or Rotozip Factory Service Center if
your bearings become noisy.
We
WARNING
the power supply before cleaning or
performing any maintenance. The tool may
be cleaned most effectively with compressed
dry air. Always wear safety goggles when
cleaning tools with compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be
kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not
attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects
through openings.
CAUTION
plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household 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
3-6 18 16
6-8
18 16
8-10 18 16
10-12 16 16
12-16
14 12
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Cleaning
To avoid accidents always
disconnect the tool from
Certain cleaning agents
and solvents damage
Wire Sizes in mm
Cord Length in Meters
50 100 150 15 30 60
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
120
2.5
4.0
4.0
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