Functional Description; Intended Use - Bosch GWS 580 PROFESSIONAL Bedienungsanleitung

When wheel is binding or when interrupting a
cut for any reason, switch off the power tool
and hold the power tool motionless until the
wheel comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the
cut while the wheel is in motion, otherwise
kickback may occur. Investigate and take correc-
tive action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and
carefully reenter the cut. The wheel may bind,
walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in
the workpiece.
Support panels or any oversized workpiece to
minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kick-
back. Large workpieces tend to sag under their
own weight. Supports must be placed under the
workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge of
the workpiece on both sides of the wheel.
Use extra caution when making a "pocket
cut" into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes,
electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.
Safety warnings specific for sanding operations
When sanding, do not use excessively over-
sized sanding disc paper. Follow manufactur-
ers recommendations,
sanding paper. Larger sanding paper extending
beyond the sanding pad presents a laceration haz-
ard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc, or
kickback.
Safety warnings specific for wire brushing oper-
ations
Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the
brush even during ordinary operation. Do not
overstress the wires by applying excessive
load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily
penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
If the use of a guard is recommended for wire
brushing, do not allow any interference of the
wire wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel
or brush may expand in diameter due to work load
and centrifugal forces.
Additional safety warnings
Wear safety goggles.
When working with the machine, always hold
it firmly with both hands and provide for a
secure stance. The power tool is guided more
secure with both hands.
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Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped
with clamping devices or in a vice is held more
secure than by hand.
Do not work materials containing asbestos.
Asbestos is considered carcinogenic.
Take protective measures when dust can
develop during working that is harmful to
one's health, combustible or explosive. Exam-
ple: Some dusts are regarded as carcinogenic.
Wear a dust mask and work with dust/chip extrac-
tion when connectable.
Keep your workplace clean. Blends of materials
are particularly dangerous. Dust from light alloys
can burn or explode.
Never use the machine with a damaged cable.
Do not touch the damaged cable and pull the
mains plug when the cable is damaged while
working. Damaged cables increase the risk of an
electric shock.
Connect machines that are used in the open
via a residual current device (RCD).
Use suitable detectors to determine if utility
lines are hidden in the work area or call the
local utility company for assistance. Contact
with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock.
Damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Pene-
trating a water line causes property damage or may
cause an electric shock.
When working stone, use dust extraction. The
vacuum cleaner must be approved for the
extraction of stone dust. Using this equipment
reduces dust-related hazards.
Use a cutting guide when cutting stone. With-
out sideward guidance, the cutting disc can jam and
cause kickback.

Functional Description

Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warn-
ings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
While reading the operating instructions, unfold the
graphics page for the machine and leave it open.

Intended Use

The machine is intended for cutting, roughing, and
brushing metal and stone materials without using
water. For cutting stone, a cutting guide is required.
With approved sanding tools, the machine can be used
for sanding with sanding discs.