Bosch Power Tools GP712VS Sander User Manual


 
"TRI-CONTROL" PADDLE SWITCH
The “Tri-Control” Paddle Switch enables the
operator to control the switch functions of
"Lock-OFF", "ON/OFF" and "Lock-ON".
TO UNLOCK SWITCH
AND TURN TOOL
"ON": Push paddle lever
FORWARD (toward the
spindle) then squeeze
the paddle lever.
TO SWITCH TOOL "OFF": Release pressure
on paddle lever. The switch is spring loaded
and will return to "OFF" position
automatically.
The "Lock-ON" feature, incorporated into the
paddle switch, is a convenience for long
operations.
TO LOCK SWITCH "ON": After paddle switch
has been activated push paddle lever
completely FORWARD and release paddle
lever.
TO SWITCH TOOL "OFF": Squeeze and
then release paddle lever. The switch is
spring loaded and will return to "OFF"
position automatically.
Hold the tool with both
hands while starting the tool,
since torque from the motor can cause the
tool to twist.
Operating Instructions
!
WARNING
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BACKING PAD AND SANDING DISC
Before attaching a backing
pad be sure its maximum safe
operating speed is not exceeded by the
nameplate speed of the tool.
Place the rubber backing pad onto the spindle
shaft. Center the sanding disc on top of the
backing pad. Insert the lock nut through the
disc and thread onto the spindle as far as you
can with your fingers. Press in the spindle lock,
then tighten the backing pad securely with
spanner wrench (Fig. 6).
WIRE CUP BRUSHES
Before attaching a wire
brush be sure its maximum
safe operating speed is not exceeded by the
nameplate speed of the tool.
Wire brushes are equipped with their own
threaded hub, simply thread on to spindle
and securely tighten an open-end spanner
wrench (Fig. 7). Be sure to seat against
shoulder before turning tool “ON”.
TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure.
!
WARNING
SPINDLE
FELT
POLISHING
DISC
FIG. 5
!
WARNING
FIG. 6
LOCK NUT
SANDING
DISC
RUBBER
BACKING PAD
SPINDLE
FIG. 7
SPINDLE
WIRE CUP
BRUSH
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