Assembly; Wheel Guard Installation; Lock Nut And Backing Flange; Vibration Control Side Handle - Bosch 1380 SLIM Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Functional Description and Specifications (Continued)
Accessory speed rating must be equal to or greater than the tool's speed rating. Do not
NOTE: Not recommended for use with type 11 cup wheels.
* NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.

WHEEL GUARD INSTALLATION

Wheel
attached when using disc
grinding or cutting wheels. Always keep wheel
guard between you and your work while
grinding or cutting.
The position of the guard can be adjusted to
accommodate the operation being performed.
To attach wheel guard DISCONNECT tool
from power source.
Position guard on spindle neck so that the
notches on guard line up with the keys on the
spindle neck (Fig. 2).
Rotate guard either direction to desired position,
and tighten screw with the hex wrench provided
to secure guard in place.
TO REMOVE GUARD: Loosen screw with the
hex wrench provided, rotate guard until the

LOCK NUT AND BACKING FLANGE

Your tool is equipped with a threaded spindle
for mounting accessories. Always use the
supplied lock nut (and backing flange) that
has same thread size as spindle.

VIBRATION CONTROL SIDE HANDLE

(Optional Accessory)
The side handle is used to control and balance
the tool. The handle must be threaded into the
front housing on either side of the tool,
depending on personal preference and
comfort. Use the side handle for safe control
and ease of operation (Fig. 1).
Model number
* Max. type 27 grinding wheels
* Max. type 1A and 27A cutting wheel 4 1/2" Dia.
* Max. flap disc
exceed the recommended wheel diameter.

Assembly

guard must be
1380 Slim
4 1/2" Dia.
4 1/2" Dia.
notches on guard line up with the keys on the
spindle neck, and lift guard off the spindle neck
(Fig. 2).
OPTIONAL HAND GUARD
(Optional Accessory)
The hand guard is to be used with backing
pads, sanding discs and wire brushes to keep
fingers and hand away from work surface,
sharp edges, burrs and debris. When using the
optional hand guard accessory insert side
handle through hole in guard and then thread
into housing (Fig. 1).
Ensure that hand guard is positioned between
hand and backing pad, sanding disc or wire
brush.