BM 2610007691 12-09:BM 2610007691 11-09 12/18/09 11:17 AM Page 2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term “power tool”...
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Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding, Wire Brushing, and Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations: a) This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander, wire brush or cut- off tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations specifications provided with this power tool.
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BM 2610007691 12-09:BM 2610007691 11-09 12/18/09 11:17 AM Page 4 h) Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
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BM 2610007691 12-09:BM 2610007691 11-09 12/18/09 11:17 AM Page 5 power tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe. b) The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator.
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BM 2610007691 12-09:BM 2610007691 11-09 12/18/09 11:17 AM Page 6 GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety. Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply. While the tool may appear to work, the electrical components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard to the operator.
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BM 2610007691 12-09:BM 2610007691 11-09 12/18/09 11:17 AM Page 7 IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
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BM 2610007691 12-09:BM 2610007691 11-09 12/18/09 11:17 AM Page 8 IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
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* Max. abrasive wheel diameter Spindle thread Max. spindle length Max. wire wheel Max. wire cup brush * Max. sanding disc Angle Grinder 1380 Slim 11,000/min 4 1/2" (115 mm) type 27 5/8"-11 UNC 9/16" 4" Dia. Used with type 27 guard 3" Dia.
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Use the side handle for safe control and ease of operation (Fig. 1). 1380 Slim 4 1/2" Dia. 4 1/2" Dia. Assembly notches on guard line up with the keys on the...
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BM 2610007691 12-09:BM 2610007691 11-09 12/18/09 11:17 AM Page 11 DISC GRINDING WHEEL ASSEMBLy Disconnect tool from power source. Be sure that wheel guard is in place for grinding. Place BACKING FLANGE and GRINDING WHEEL on the spindle. Thread on the lock nut and tighten nut using the supplied lock nut wrench, while holding the spindle lock in (Fig.
BM 2610007691 12-09:BM 2610007691 11-09 12/18/09 11:17 AM Page 12 SANDING ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLy BACKING PAD Before attaching a backing pad be sure its maximum safe operating speed is not exceeded by the nameplate speed of the tool. Wheel guard may not be used for most sanding operations.
Before using a grinding wheel, be certain that its maximum safe operating speed is not exceeded by the nameplate speed of the grinder. Do not exceed the recommended wheel diameter. DISC GRINDING WHEELS Grinding wheels should be carefully selected in order to use the grinder most efficiently.
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BM 2610007691 12-09:BM 2610007691 11-09 12/18/09 11:17 AM Page 14 SANDING TIPS For best results, tilt the Disc Sander at a 10° to 15° angle while sanding so that only about 1" of the surface around the edge of the disc contacts the work.
BM 2610007691 12-09:BM 2610007691 11-09 12/18/09 11:17 AM Page 15 Service Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
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BM 2610007691 12-09:BM 2610007691 11-09 12/18/09 11:17 AM Page 16 * Type 27 wheel guard ** Type 1A wheel guard * Lock nut * Grinding wheel * Backing flange NOTE: Not recommended for use with type 11 cup wheels. Wheel Type Wire wheel nutted Wire wheel crimped Accessories...