Starting Operation - Bosch PSM 18 LI Originalbetriebsanleitung

An overview for connecting to different vacuum cleaners can
be found at the end of these operating instructions.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the material being
worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to
health or carcinogenic, use a special vacuum cleaner.
Replacing the Sanding Sheet (see figure D)
When attaching a new sanding sheet, remove any dust or de-
bris from the sanding plate 5 (e. g. with a brush).
To ensure optimum dust extraction, pay attention that the
punched holes in the sanding sheet match with the holes in
the sanding plate.
The sanding plate 5 is fitted with Velcro backing for quick and
easy fastening of sanding sheets with Velcro adhesion.
Before attaching the sanding sheet 4, free the Velcro backing
of the sanding plate 5 from any debris by tapping against it in
order to enable optimum adhesion.
The machine is fitted with 2 sanding sheets that can be
changed individually, depending on the degree of wear.
 Only use the machine when both sanding sheets are
mounted.
 Only use sanding sheets with the same grain size.
Position the sanding sheet 4 flush alongside one edge of the
sanding plate 5, then lay the sanding sheet onto the sanding
plate and press firmly.
To remove the sanding sheet 4, grasp it at one of the tips and
pull it off from the sanding plate 5.
Sanding sheets of the Bosch Delta Sander can be used.
Sanding accessories, such as fleece pads/polishing cloth
pads, are attached to the sanding plate in the same manner.
Selecting the Sanding Sheet
Depending on the material to be worked and the required rate
of material removal, different sanding sheets are available:
For the working of all types of materi-
als such as wood, paint, filler, lacquer,
hard and soft wood as well as chip-
boards and metal.
For coarse-sanding, e. g. of rough, un-
planed beams and boards
For face sanding and planing small ir-
regularities
For finish and fine sanding of hard
woods
For reworking or polishing, especially of metal and stone, use
fleece/polishing cloth pad.
Depending on the desired surface quality of the workpiece,
different fleece types or polishing cloth pads are to be used.
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Replacing the Sanding Plate (see figure E)
 Slide the SDS button for release of the sanding plate 6 all
 Remove the sanding plate 5.
 Guide the sanding plate 5 from below against the sand-
 Slide the SDS button for release of the sanding plate 6 all
If, e. g., the front tip of the sanding sheet is worn, you can also
remove the complete sanding plate and reattach it turned by
120°.
Specialty Sanding Plates
You can replace the supplied sanding plate 5 with a specialty
sanding plate, which is available as an accessory.
The specialty sanding plate is attached in the same manner as
the one supplied.
Attach and remove the respective sanding sheets in the same
manner as when changing original sanding sheets.
Pad Extender (see figure F)
With the pad extender 14 you can sand surfaces that are diffi-
cult to access, such as sills on windows, cabinets or doors.
Pad Extender, Narrow (see figure G)
With the narrow pad extender 15 you can sand narrow open-
ings, slots and passages.
Pad Extender, Narrow Rounded (see figure H)
The narrow rounded pad extender 17 allows you to sand
curved and hollow areas or surfaces that are curved inward,
such as on furniture, rails or heating radiators.
Operation

Starting Operation

Inserting the battery
Grain size
 Use only original Bosch lithium-ion batteries with the
40–180
Switching On and Off
coarse 40
To start the machine, push the ON/Off switch 8 downward to
position "1".
medium 80, 120
To switch off the machine, push the On/Off switch 8 upward
to positon "0".
fine 180
To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using it.
Battery Charge-control Indication
The battery charge-control indicator 7 indicates the charge
condition of the battery when the machine is switched on. It
consists of 3 green LEDs.
the way to the right.
ing plate holder and firmly press them together.
the way to the left.
voltage listed on the nameplate of your power tool.
Using other batteries can lead to injuries and pose a fire
hazard.
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