Bosch GEX18V-5 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 11

(Fig. 7). Knock excess dust out of the bag, or
remove dust with your fingers or a soft brush.
You may notice that all the dust may not
come out of the bag. This will not affect
sanding performance but will reduce dust
collection efficiency.
DUST BAG
3
2
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. 8):
FIG. 8
1-1/4"
OR
1-1/2" HOSE
FIG. 6
ADAPTER
1
DUST
PORT
BOSCH VH-
SERIES HOSE
VX120
VAC024
NOTE: Do not wash the dust bag with soap
and water. Dust may become more firmly
lodged in the pores, which will reduce dust
collection.
- 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 VAC002 or VAC024 adapter is
required.
BOSCH VAC-
SERIES HOSE
VAC002
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DUST
FIG. 7
BAG
DUST
PORT