Additional Safety Warnings - Bosch GCU18V-30 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Do not use the tool for drilling purposes. This
tool is not intended to be used with drill bits.
Always use the tool with the depth stop se-
curely attached and positioned flat against
material being cut. The depth stop securely po-
sitioned on the material improves the stability
and control of your tool.
When connecting tool to dust collection and
extraction systems, be sure these are con-
nected and used according to tool and vacuum
instructions. Proper use of dust collection can
reduce dust related hazards.
When using tool with dust collection and ex-
traction systems, empty the dust container be-
fore beginning work, frequently during work,
after completion of work, and before storing
the tool. Be extremely careful of dust disposal,
materials in fine particle form may be explosive.
Do not throw dust on an open fire. Fine dust
particles may burn explosively.
When performing sanding and surface prepa-
ration operations with tool connected to a dust
collection and extraction system be aware of
the materials creating the dust. Combustion
GFCI and personal protection devices like elec-
trician's rubber gloves and footwear will further
enhance your personal safety.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for
your tool. When cleaning a tool be careful not
to disassemble any portion of the tool since
internal wires may be misplaced or pinched or
safety guard return springs may be improperly
mounted. Certain cleaning agents such as gaso-
line, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may
damage plastic parts.
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from mixture of varnishes, lacquers, polyure-
thane, oil or water with dust particles can occur
if there is a static discharge, electric spark, or
excessive heat causing a fire in the dust collec-
tion and extraction system.
Do not use dust extraction for operations that
include burning, smoking or smoldering items
like hot ashes or sparks. Fire inside the vacuum
tank or bag may occur. Dust may smolder and
set vacuum on fire long after work is completed.
Do not use dust extraction with explosive
dusts, varnish, polyurethane coatings, clean-
ers, or oil-based paints. Electric motors create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Do not use dust extraction when working on
metal. Swarf from sanding, grinding or cutting
metal may be hot and may spark which may melt
plastic adaptors, vacuum hoses, and may cause
a fire inside the vacuum tank or bag.
The permitted speed of the cutting bit must be
at least equal to the maximum speed marked
on the powertool. If cutting bits run faster than
their rated speed, they may break and fly off.
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities con-
tains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some ex-
amples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depend-
ing on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work
in a well ventilated area, and work with ap-
proved safety equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
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