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Work area safety
Robert Bosch GmbH
f Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
Servicezentrum Elektrowerkzeuge
invite accidents.
Zur Luhne 2
f Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
37589 Kalefeld – Willershausen
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
Tel. Kundendienst: +49 (1805) 70 74 10*
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
Fax: +49 (1805) 70 74 11*
or fumes.
(*Festnetzpreis 14 ct/min, höchstens 42 ct/min aus Mobil-
f Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
funknetzen)
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
E-Mail: Servicezentrum.Elektrowerkzeuge@de.bosch.com
Tel. Kundenberatung: +49 (1803) 33 57 99
Electrical safety
(Festnetzpreis 9 ct/min, höchstens 42 ct/min aus Mobilfunk-
f Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
netzen)
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
Fax: +49 (711) 7 58 19 30
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
E-Mail: kundenberatung.ew@de.bosch.com
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Österreich
f Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
Tel.: +43 (01) 7 97 22 20 10
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
Fax: +43 (01) 7 97 22 20 11
earthed or grounded.
E-Mail: service.elektrowerkzeuge@at.bosch.com
f Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Schweiz
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
Tel.: +41 (044) 8 47 15 11
shock.
Fax: +41 (044) 8 47 15 51
f Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
Luxemburg
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
Tel.: +32 2 588 0589
from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damaged
Fax: +32 2 588 0595
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
E-Mail: outillage.gereedschap@be.bosch.com
f When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-
Entsorgung
sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable
for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
Elektrowerkzeuge, Zubehör und Verpackungen sollen einer
f If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid-
umweltgerechten Wiederverwertung zugeführt werden.
able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected
Werfen Sie Elektrowerkzeuge nicht in den Hausmüll!
supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Nur für EU-Länder:
Personal safety
Gemäß der Europäischen Richtlinie
f Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
Altgeräte und ihrer Umsetzung in nationales
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
Recht müssen nicht mehr gebrauchsfähige
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while op-
Elektrowerkzeuge getrennt gesammelt und
erating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
einer umweltgerechten Wiederverwertung
zugeführt werden.
f Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
Änderungen vorbehalten.
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal inju-
ries.
f Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
English
the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Safety Notes
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or en-
ergising power tools that have the switch on invites acci-
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
dents.
Read all safety warnings and all in-
f Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
WARNING
structions. Failure to follow the warnings
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a ro-
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seri-
tating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
ous injury.
f Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
unexpected situations.
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
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f Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-
f Do not use accessories which are not specifically de-
lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
signed and recommended by the tool manufacturer.
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
Just because the accessory can be attached to your power
caught in moving parts.
tool, it does not assure safe operation.
f If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-
f The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal
traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con-
to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Ac-
nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re-
cessories running faster than their rated speed can break
duce dust-related hazards.
and fly apart.
Power tool use and care
f The outside diameter and the thickness of your acces-
sory must be within the capacity rating of your power
f Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately
for your application. The correct power tool will do the
guarded or controlled.
job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
f The arbor size of wheels, flanges, backing pads or any
f Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
other accessory must properly fit the spindle of the
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
power tool. Accessories with arbor holes that do not
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out
f Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of con-
battery pack from the power tool before making any
trol.
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
f Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use in-
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
spect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips
starting the power tool accidentally.
and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess
f Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or
tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or in-
these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
stall an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and in-
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
stalling an accessory, position yourself and bystanders
f Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-
away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one
condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If
minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
during this test time.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
f Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on
tools.
application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety
f Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing pro-
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
tectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stop-
and are easier to control.
ping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye
f Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in ac-
protection must be capable of stopping flying debris gen-
cordance with these instructions, taking into account
erated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator
the working conditions and the work to be performed.
must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your
Use of the power tool for operations different from those
operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
cause hearing loss.
Service
f Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.
Anyone entering the work area must wear personal
f Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair per-
protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a
son using only identical replacement parts. This will en-
broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond
sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
immediate area of operation.
Safety Warnings for Straight Grinders
f Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces on-
ly, when performing an operation where the cutting ac-
Safety Warnings Common for Grinding
cessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cut-
f This power tool is intended to function as a grinder.
ting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the op-
specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to
erator an electric shock.
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
f Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
lose control of the power tool, the cord may be cut or
f Operations such as sanding, wire brushing, polishing
snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spin-
or cutting-off are not recommended to be performed
ning accessory.
with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool
f Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has
was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal
come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may
injury.
grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
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f Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side.
cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for
Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag
peripheral grinding; side forces applied to these wheels
your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
may cause them to shatter.
f Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s
f Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of cor-
fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive ac-
rect size and shape for your selected wheel. Proper
cumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical haz-
wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possi-
ards.
bility of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be
f Do not operate the power tool near flammable materi-
different from grinding wheel flanges.
als. Sparks could ignite these materials.
f Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools.
f Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Us-
Wheels intended for larger power tools are not suitable for
ing water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocu-
the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
tion or shock.
Additional safety warnings
Kickback and related warnings
Wear safety goggles.
f Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged ro-
tating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory.
Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating
accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power
tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accesso-
ry’s rotation at the point of the binding.
f Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by
hidden in the work area or call the local utility company
the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into
for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire
the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material
and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explo-
causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may
sion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or
either jump toward or away from the operator, depending
may cause an electric shock.
on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinch-
f Release the On/Off switch and set it to the off position
ing. Abrasive wheels may also break under these condi-
when the power supply is interrupted, e. g., in case of a
tions.
power failure or when the mains plug is pulled. This pre-
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incor-
vents uncontrolled restarting.
rect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoid-
f
Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamp-
ed by taking proper precautions as given below.
ing devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.
f Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your
Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with a
body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Al-
BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA
ways use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum
approved to BS 1362).
control over kickback or torque reaction during
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be
start-up. The operator can control torque reactions or
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an author-
kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
ised customer service agent. The replacement plug should
f Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Ac-
have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
cessory may kickback over your hand.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible
f Do not position your body in the area where power tool
shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains sock-
will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the
et elsewhere.
tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the
Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current de-
point of snagging.
vice (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.
f Use special care when working corners, sharp edges,
etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Cor-
Product Description and Specifications
ners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the
rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow the warnings and in-
f Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or
structions may result in electric shock, fire
toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback
and/or serious injury.
and loss of control over the power tool.
Additional safety instructions for grinding
While reading the operating instructions, unfold the graphics
f Use only wheel types that are recommended for your
page for the machine and leave it open.
power tool and the specific guard designed for the se-
lected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not de-
Intended Use
signed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
The machine is designed for grinding and deburring metal us-
f Wheels must be used only for recommended applica-
ing corundum grinding tools, as well as for working with sand-
tions. For example: do not grind with the side of the
ing wheels.
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Product Features
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also
take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when
The numbering of the product features refers to the illustra-
it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly
tion of the machine on the graphics page.
reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
1 Collet chuck
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from
2 Clamping nut
the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the acces-
3 Grinder spindle
sories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.
4 Spindle collar
Declaration of Conformity
5 On/Off switch
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product de-
6 Safety switch against starting/Lock-on button for On/Off
scribed under “Technical Data” is in conformity with the fol-
switch
lowing standards or standardization documents: EN 60745
7 Handle (insulated gripping surface)
according to the provisions of the directives 2004/108/EC,
8 Open-end spanner, size 14 mm*
2006/42/EC.
9 Open-end spanner, size 22 mm*
Technical file (2006/42/EC) at:
*Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard de-
Robert Bosch GmbH, Postfach 10 01 56,
livery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
can be found in our accessories program.
Dr. Egbert Schneider
Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
Technical Data
Senior Vice President
Head of Product
Engineering
Certification
Straight grinder GGS 16
Professional
Article number
0 601 209 1..
Rated power input
W900
Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
Output power
W480
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
-1
Rated speed
min
16000
01.06.2011
Collet chuck diameter, max.
mm 10
Assembly
Spindle collar dia.
mm 43
Grinding tool diameter, max.
mm 50
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains
plug.
Weight according to
EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
kg 3.0
Mounting the Grinding Tools (see figure A)
Protection class
/II
– Clean the grinder spindle 3 and all parts to be mounted.
The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of 230 V. For differ-
– Hold the grinder spindle 3 on the spanner surfaces with the
ent voltages and models for specific countries, these values can vary.
open-end spanner 9 (size 22 mm).
Please observe the article number on the type plate of your machine.
– Loosen the clamping nut 2 with the open-end spanner 8
The trade names of the individual machines may vary.
(size 14 mm) by turning in anticlockwise direction.
Noise/Vibration Information
– Insert the clamping shaft of the grinding tool to the stop in-
Measured sound values determined according to EN 60745.
to the collet chuck 1.
– Tighten the clamping nut 2 with the open-end spanner 8
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:
(size 14 mm) by turning in clockwise direction.
Sound pressure level 85 dB(A); Sound power level 96 dB(A).
Uncertainty K =3 dB.
The grinding tools must run completely concentrically. Do not
Wear hearing protection!
continue to use damaged grinding tools that are out of bal-
ance. If the grinding tools are out of balance they should be re-
Vibration total values a
h
(triax vector sum) and uncertainty K
placed. Treat with a whetstone (accessory) or change.
determined according to EN 60745:
2
2
Using a whetstone, any particular special shape can be pro-
Grinding surfaces (roughing): a
h
=6m/s
, K=1.5 m/s
.
duced out of the basic forms of the grinding accessory.
The vibration emission level given in this information sheet
f Do not tighten the collet chuck of the clamping nut as
has been measured in accordance with a standardised test
long as no grinding accessory is mounted. Otherwise,
given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with
the collet chuck can become damaged.
another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of expo-
sure.
Dust/Chip Extraction
The declared vibration emission level represents the main ap-
f Dusts from materials such as lead-containing coatings,
plications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different
some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to
applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained,
one’s health. Touching or breathing-in the dusts can cause
the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly in-
allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of
crease the exposure level over the total working period.
the user or bystanders.
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Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are considered
In all correspondence and spare parts order, please always in-
as carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood-treat-
clude the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of
ment additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials
the machine.
containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.
After-sales Service and Customer Assistance
– Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator.
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-
Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the
ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare
materials to be worked.
parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can al-
f Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace. Dusts can
so be found under:
easily ignite.
www.bosch-pt.com
Our customer service representatives can answer your ques-
tions concerning possible applications and adjustment of
Operation
products and accessories.
Starting Operation
Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
f Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the pow-
P.O. Box 98
er source must agree with the voltage specified on the
Broadwater Park
nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with
North Orbital Road
230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
Denham
Switching On and Off
Uxbridge
To start the power tool, firstly push the safety switch against
UB 9 5HJ
starting 6 toward the front and afterwards press and hold the
Tel. Service: +44 (0844) 736 0109
On/Off switch 5.
Fax: +44 (0844) 736 0146
To lock the pressed On/Off switch 5, push the lock-on button
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
6 further toward the front.
Ireland
To switch off the power tool, release the On/Off switch 5, or
Origo Ltd.
when it is locked, briefly press the On/Off switch 5 and then
Unit 23 Magna Drive
release it.
Magna Business Park
f Check grinding tools before using. The grinding tool
City West
must be mounted properly and be able to move freely.
Dublin 24
Carry out a test run for at least one minute with no load.
Tel. Service: +353 (01) 4 66 67 00
Do not use damaged, out-of-centre or vibrating grind-
Fax: +353 (01) 4 66 68 88
ing tools. Damaged grinding tools can burst and cause in-
Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
juries.
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Working Advice
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Optimum grinding results are achieved when the grinding tool
Clayton South VIC 3169
is moved uniformly back and forth with light pressure. Pressure
Customer Contact Center
that is too strong reduces the performance capability of the ma-
Inside Australia:
chine and causes the grinding tool to wear more quickly.
Phone: +61 (01300) 307 044
Fax: +61 (01300) 307 045
Maintenance and Service
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: +64 (0800) 543 353
Maintenance and Cleaning
Fax: +64 (0800) 428 570
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains
Outside AU and NZ:
plug.
Phone: +61 (03) 9541 5555
www.bosch.com.au
f For safe and proper working, always keep the machine
and ventilation slots clean.
Republic of South Africa
f In extreme conditions, always use dust extraction as
Customer service
far as possible. Blow out ventilation slots frequently
Hotline: +27 (011) 6 51 96 00
and install a residual current device (RCD). When work-
Gauteng – BSC Service Centre
ing metals, conductive dust can settle in the interior of the
35 Roper Street, New Centre
power tool. The total insulation of the power tool can be im-
Johannesburg
paired.
Tel.: +27 (011) 4 93 93 75
If the machine should fail despite the care taken in manufac-
Fax: +27 (011) 4 93 01 26
turing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by
E-Mail: bsctools@icon.co.za
an after-sales service centre for Bosch power tools.
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