Bosch GEX34-6 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 12

Attaching a vacuum cleaner
Dust collection can also be achieved by
attaching the tool to a vacuum cleaner /
dust extractor, hose and adapter, if
necessary (all sold separately).
1.Attach the hose to the vacuum cleaner /
dust extractor.
2.Attach the hose to the tool's dust port in
one of the following ways (Fig. 9):
- Bosch VH-series hoses - The VX120 hose
adapter is required (included with VH-
series hoses).
- Other 35mm and 22mm hoses, such as
the Bosch VAC-series hoses - Connect
hose directly to the tool.
- Common 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" hoses - The
Bosch VAC024 adapter is required.
FIG. 9
Dust Collection
VX120
DUST
PORT
Suction control
When using a vacuum hose with this sander
the amount of suction can be adjusted by
sliding the hose over or off the open slot in
the hose port area on the sander.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the
material being sanded.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially
detrimental
carcinogenic, use a special vacuum cleaner.
When sanding on vertical surfaces, hold the
power tool in such a manner that the
vacuum hose faces downward.
VAC024
SUCTION CONTROL
SLOT
-12-
to health or
BOSCH VH-
SERIES HOSE
BOSCH VAC-
SERIES HOSE
(35MM)
1-1/4"
OR
1-1/2" HOSE
may be