Safety Instructions For All Operations - Bosch GGS 18V-20 Professional Originalbetriebsanleitung

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these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-
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ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool's operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
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tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in
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accordance with these instructions, taking into ac-
count the working conditions and the work to be per-
formed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Battery tool use and care
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu-
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facturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of bat-
tery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated bat-
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tery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a
risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
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other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
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the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally oc-
curs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addi-
tionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the bat-
tery may cause irritation or burns.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
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person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety instructions for all operations

Safety warnings common for grinding
This power tool is intended to function as a grinder.
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Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations
and specifications provided with this power tool. Fail-
ure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Operations such as sanding, wire brushing, polishing
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or cutting-off are not recommended to be performed
with this power tool. Operations for which the power
tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause per-
sonal injury.
Do not use accessories which are not specifically de-
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signed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
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Just because the accessory can be attached to your
power tool, it does not assure safe operation.
The rated speed of the grinding accessories must be
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at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the
power tool. Grinding accessories running faster than
their rated speed can break and fly apart.
The outside diameter and the thickness of your ac-
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cessory must be within the capacity rating of your
power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be ad-
equately controlled.
The arbour size of wheels, sanding drums or any other
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accessory must properly fit the spindle or collet of the
power tool. Accessories that do not match the mounting
hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate
excessively and may cause loss of control.
Mandrel mounted wheels, sanding drums, cutters or
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other accessories must be fully inserted into the collet
or chuck. If the mandrel is insufficiently held and/or the
overhang of the wheel is too long, the mounted wheel
may become loose and be ejected at high velocity.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use in-
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spect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips
and cracks, sanding drum for cracks, tear or excess
wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power
tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or in-
stall an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and
installing an accessory, position yourself and bystand-
ers away from the plane of the rotating accessory and
run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one
minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
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application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing pro-
tectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stop-
ping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye
protection must be capable of stopping flying debris gen-
erated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator
must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your
operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise
may cause hearing loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
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Anyone entering the work area must wear personal
protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a
broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond
immediate area of operation.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
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when performing an operation where the cutting ac-
cessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool "live" and could give the operator an elec-
tric shock.
Always hold the tool firmly in your hand(s) during the
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start-up. The reaction torque of the motor, as it acceler-
ates to full speed, can cause the tool to twist.
Use clamps to support workpiece whenever practical.
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Never hold a small workpiece in one hand and the tool
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