Wire Brush Operations - Bosch GWS18V-10 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Wire Brush Operations

Avoid bouncing and snag-
ging the wire brush, espe-
cially when working corners, sharp edges etc.
This can cause loss of control and kick-back.
Wire brushes are intended to "clean" structural
steel, castings, sheet metal, stone and con-
crete. They are used to remove rust, scale and
paint.
Brushing Pressure
1. Remember, the tips of a wire brush do the
work. Operate the brush with the lightest
pressure so only the tips of the wire come
in contact with the work.
2. If heavier pressures are used, the wires
will be overstressed, resulting in a wiping
action; and if this is continued, the life of
the brush will be shortened due to wire
fatigue.
3. Apply the brush to the work in such a way
that as much of the brush face as possible
is in full contact with the work. Applying
the side or edge of the brush to the work
will result in wire breakage and shortened
brush life.
Operating Instructions
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WIRE WHEEL BRUSH
CORRECT:
Wire tips doing
the work.
INCORRECT:
Excessive
pressure can
cause wire
breakage.
WIRE CUP BRUSH
CORRECT:
Wire tips doing
the work.
INCORRECT:
Excessive
pressure can
cause wire
breakage.