Front Handle; "Lock-On" Button; Operating Instructions - Bosch 1293D - 1/2 Sheet Finishing Sander Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

ATTACHING VACUUM HOSE
When the canister is removed from the tool,
an (optional) vacuum hose accessory can be
attached to the dust port. To use this feature,
attach vacuum adapter(s) and vacuum hose
(optional accessories) to dust port, then
connect opposite end of the vacuum hose to
a shop vacuum cleaner (Fig. 8, 9).
FIG. 8
DUST
PORT
TRIGGER "ON-OFF" SWITCH
To turn tool "ON," squeeze the trigger switch.
To turn the tool "OFF," release the trigger
switch which is spring loaded and will return to
"OFF" position automatically (Fig 1).

"LOCK-ON" BUTTON

Your tool is also equipped with a "Lock-ON"
button located on the left side of the trigger
handle, that allows for operation at maximum
RPM without holding the trigger (Fig. 1).
TO LOCK SWITCH ON: squeeze trigger,
depress button and release trigger.
TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH: squeeze trigger
and release it without depressing the "Lock-
ON" button.
If the "Lock-ON" button is con-
!
WARNING
tinuously being depressed, the
trigger cannot be released.
ABRASIVE SHEETS (SANDPAPER)
Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other
VACUUM
ADAPTOR
VACUUM
HOSE
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES

Operating Instructions

FIG. 9
BOSCH
19MM HOSE
RS006

FRONT HANDLE

Your sander is equipped with a removable front
handle when sanding in tight quarters. To
remove handle, remove screw with allen
wrench provided. Always reinstall handle for
normal operation. Depending on the task, you
may grip the rear handle alone, the rear handle
and the front handle, or the rear handle and the
top of the ergonomically contoured soft grip
motor housing, which is designed for that
purpose (Fig. 1).
synthetic abrasives are recommended for
power sanding use. Natural abrasives, such
as flint or garnet sheet are too soft for
economical use in power sanding. For best
results, use Bosch abrasive sheets: The
uniform spacing between grains minimizes
filling or loading. The high quality aluminum
oxide sheet with heavy backing cuts faster
and lasts longer.
The following are recommended abrasive
sheets and applications:
Coarse Grit: For rough wood sanding.
Medium Grit: For general wood
Fine Grit: For smoothing wood or
Extra Fine Grit: For final sanding bare
There are also different types of paper made
for wood, paint and other surfaces.
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VAC002
sanding.
plaster patches.
wood and smoothing
old paint.
1-1/4"
OR
1-1/2"
HOSE