Bosch GWS 18 V-LI Professional: English

English: Bosch GWS 18 V-LI Professional

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Robert Bosch GmbH

Servicezentrum Elektrowerkzeuge

Zur Luhne 

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3758

9

 Kalefeld – Willershausen

Unter www.bosch-pt.com können Sie online Ersatzteile 

bestellen oder Reparaturen anmelden.

Kundendienst: Tel.: (0711) 40040480

Fax: (0711) 40040481

E-Mail: Servicezentrum.Elektrowerkzeuge@de.bosch.com

Anwendungsberatung: Tel.: (0711) 40040480

Fax: (0711) 4004048

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E-Mail: Anwendungsberatung.pt@de.bosch.com

Österreich

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E-Mail: service.elektrowerkzeuge@at.bosch.com

Schweiz

Tel.: (044) 8471511

Fax: (044) 8471551

E-Mail: Aftersales.Service@de.bosch.com

Luxemburg

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Transport

Die enthaltenen Li-Ionen-Akkus unterliegen den Anforderun-

gen des Gefahrgutrechts. Die Akkus können durch den Benut-

zer ohne weitere Auflagen auf der Straße transportiert werden.

Beim Versand durch Dritte (z.B.: Lufttransport oder Spedition) 

sind besondere Anforderungen an Verpackung und Kennzeich-

nung zu beachten. Hier muss bei der Vorbereitung des Versand-

stückes ein Gefahrgut-Experte hinzugezogen werden.

Versenden Sie Akkus nur, wenn das Gehäuse unbeschädigt 

ist. Kleben Sie offene Kontakte ab und verpacken Sie den 

Akku so, dass er sich nicht in der Verpackung bewegt.

Bitte beachten Sie auch eventuelle weiterführende nationale 

Vorschriften.

Entsorgung

Elektrowerkzeuge, Akkus, Zubehör und Verpackun-

gen sollen einer umweltgerechten Wiederverwertung 

zugeführt werden.

Werfen Sie Elektrowerkzeuge und Akkus/Batterien nicht in 

den Hausmüll!

Nur für EU-Länder:

Gemäß der europäischen Richtlinie 

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00

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/EG müssen nicht mehr ge-

brauchsfähige Elektrowerkzeuge und ge-

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/EG müssen defekte oder ver-

brauchte Akkus/Batterien getrennt gesam-

melt und einer umweltgerechten Wiederverwendung zuge-

führt werden.

Nicht mehr gebrauchsfähige Akkus/Batterien können direkt 

abgegeben werden bei:

Deutschland

Recyclingzentrum Elektrowerkzeuge

Osteroder Landstraße 3

3758

9

 Kalefeld

Schweiz

Batrec AG

375

2

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Akkus/Batterien:

Li-Ion:

Bitte beachten Sie die Hinweise im 

Abschnitt „Transport“, Seite 15.

Änderungen vorbehalten.

English

Safety Notes

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and all in-

structions. 

Failure to follow the warnings 

and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seri-

ous injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) 

power tool.

Work area safety

Keep work area clean and well lit. 

Cluttered or dark areas 

invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, 

such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or 

dust. 

Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust 

or fumes.

Keep children and bystanders away while operating a 

power tool. 

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify 

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with 

earthed (grounded) power tools. 

Unmodified plugs and 

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, 

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. 

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is 

earthed or grounded.

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. 

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric 

shock.

WARNING

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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, 

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away 

from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. 

Damaged 

or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-

sion cord suitable for outdoor use. 

Use of a cord suitable 

for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid-

able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected 

supply. 

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common 

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power 

tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, 

alcohol or medication. 

A moment of inattention while op-

erating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye 

protection. 

Protective equipment such as dust mask, 

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection 

used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal inju-

ries.

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in 

the off-position before connecting to power source 

and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. 

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or en-

ergising power tools that have the switch on invites acci-

dents.

Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning 

the power tool on. 

A wrench or a key left attached to a ro-

tating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at 

all times. 

This enables better control of the power tool in 

unexpected situations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-

lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from 

moving parts. 

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be 

caught in moving parts.

If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-

traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con-

nected and properly used. 

Use of dust collection can re-

duce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool 

for your application. 

The correct power tool will do the 

job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it 

on and off. 

Any power tool that cannot be controlled with 

the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the 

battery pack from the power tool before making any 

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power 

tools. 

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of 

starting the power tool accidentally.

Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and 

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or 

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-

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 maintained 

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 ac-

cordance with these instructions, taking into account 

the working conditions and the work to be performed. 

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-

facturer. 

A charger that is suitable for one type of battery 

pack may create a risk of fire when used with another bat-

tery pack.

Use power tools only with specifically designated bat-

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 oth-

er 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 

the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally oc-

curs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-

ally seek medical help. 

Liquid ejected from the battery 

may cause irritation or burns.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair per-

son using only identical replacement parts. 

This will en-

sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Warnings for Angle Grinder

Safety Warnings common for Grinding, Sanding, Wire 

Brushing or Abrasive Cutting Off Operations

This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, 

sander, wire brush or cut-off tool. Read all safety warn-

ings, instructions, illustrations and specifications pro-

vided with this power tool. 

Failure to follow all instruc-

tions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or 

serious injury.

Operations such as polishing 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 personal injury.

Do not use accessories which are not specifically de-

signed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. 

Just because the accessory can be attached to your power 

tool, it does not assure safe operation.

The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal 

to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. 

Ac-

cessories running faster than their rated speed can break 

and fly apart.

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The outside diameter and the thickness of your acces-

sory must be within the capacity rating of your power 

tool. 

Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately 

guarded or controlled.

Treaded mounting of accessories must match the 

grinder spindle thread. For accessories mounted by 

flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit the 

locating diameter of the flange. 

Accessories that do not 

match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out 

of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of con-

trol.

Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use in-

spect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips 

and cracks, backing pad 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 in-

stalling an accessory, position yourself and bystanders 

away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run 

the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one min-

ute. 

Damaged accessories will normally break apart during 

this test time.

Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on 

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. 

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, 

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 shock the operator.

Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has 

come to a complete stop. 

The spinning accessory may gr-

ab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.

Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. 

Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag 

your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.

Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. 

The motor’s 

fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive ac-

cumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical haz-

ards.

Do not operate the power tool near flammable materi-

als. 

Sparks could ignite these materials.

Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. 

Us-

ing water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocu-

tion or shock.

Kickback and related warnings

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.

For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by 

the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into 

the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material 

causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may 

either jump toward or away from the operator, depending 

on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinch-

ing. Abrasive wheels may also break under these condi-

tions.

Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incor-

rect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoid-

ed by taking proper precautions as given below.

Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your 

body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Al-

ways use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum 

control over kickback or torque reaction during 

start-up. 

The operator can control torque reactions or 

kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.

Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. 

Ac-

cessory may kickback over your hand.

Do not position your body in the area where power tool 

will move if kickback occurs. 

Kickback will propel the 

tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the 

point of snagging.

Use special care when working corners, sharp edges, 

etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. 

Cor-

ners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the 

rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.

Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or 

toothed saw blade. 

Such blades create frequent kickback 

and loss of control.

Safety warnings specific for Grinding and Abrasive 

Cutting-Off operations

Use only wheel types that are recommended for your 

power tool and the specific guard designed for the se-

lected wheel. 

Wheels for which the power tool was not de-

signed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.

The grinding surface of the centre depressed wheels 

must be mounted below the plane of the guard lip. 

An 

improperly mounted wheel that projects through the plane 

of the guard lip cannot be adequately protected.

The guard must be securely attached to the power tool 

and positioned for maximum safety, so the least 

amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator. 

The 

guard helps to protect operator from broken wheel frag-

ments, accidental contact with wheel and sparks that 

could ignite clothing.

Wheels must be used only for recommended applica-

tions. For example: do not grind with the side of the 

cut-off wheel. 

Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for 

peripheral grinding; side forces applied to these wheels 

may cause them to shatter.

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Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of cor-

rect size and shape for your selected wheel. 

Proper 

wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possi-

bility of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be 

different from grinding wheel flanges.

Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. 

Wheels intended for larger power tools are not suitable for 

the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.

Additional safety warnings specific for abrasive cutting 

off operations

Do not “jam” the cut-off wheel or apply excessive pres-

sure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. 

Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and suscep-

tibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and the 

possibility of kickback or wheel breakage.

Do not position your body in line with and behind the 

rotating wheel. 

When the wheel, at the point of operation, 

is moving away from your body, the possible kickback may 

propel the spinning wheel and the power tool directly at 

you.

When wheel is binding or when interrupting a cut for 

any reason, switch off the power tool and hold the pow-

er 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 corrective action to elimi-

nate the cause of wheel binding.

Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece. 

Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter 

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 kickback. 

Large work-

pieces 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 ex-

isting 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

Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. 

Follow manufacturers recommendations, when select-

ing sanding paper. 

Larger sanding paper extending be-

yond the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and 

may cause snagging, tearing of the disc, or kickback.

Safety warnings specific for wire brushing operations

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.

Use appropriate detectors to determine if utility lines 

are hidden in the work area or call the local utility com-

pany for assistance. 

Contact with electric lines can lead 

to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to 

explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property dam-

age.

Do not touch grinding and cutting discs before they 

have cooled down. 

The discs can become very hot while 

working.

Secure the workpiece. 

A workpiece clamped with clamp-

ing devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.

Do not open the battery. 

Danger of short-circuiting.

Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against 

continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and 

moisture. 

Danger of explosion.

In case of damage and improper use of the battery, va-

pours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek 

medical help in case of complaints. 

The vapours can irri-

tate the respiratory system.

Use the battery only in conjunction with your Bosch 

power tool. 

This measure alone protects the battery 

against dangerous overload.

Use only original Bosch batteries with the voltage list-

ed on the nameplate of your power tool. 

When using oth-

er batteries, e.g. imitations, reconditioned batteries or 

other brands, there is danger of injury as well as property 

damage through exploding batteries.

Product Description and  Specifications

Read all safety warnings and all instruc-

tions. 

Failure to follow the warnings and in-

structions 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 of 

metal and stone materials without the use of water.

For cutting with bonded abrasives, a special cutting guide (ac-

cessory) must be used.

When cutting in stone, provide for sufficient dust extraction.

With approved sanding tools, the machine can be used for 

sanding with sanding discs.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustra-

tion of the machine on the graphics page.

1

Direction-of-rotation arrow on housing

2

Spindle lock button

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On/Off switch

4

Allen key

5

Battery pack*

6

Battery unlocking button*

7

Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface)

8

Grinder spindle

9

Locking screw for protection guard

10

Protection guard for grinding

11

Mounting flange with O-ring

12

Grinding wheel*

13

Clamping nut

14

Quick-clamping nut 

*

15

Carbide grinding head*

16

Protection guard for cutting*

17

Cutting disc*

18

Hand guard*

19

Rubber sanding plate*

20

Sanding sheet*

21

Round nut*

22

Cup brush*

23

Button for charge-control indicator*

24

Battery charge-control indicator*

25

Handle (insulated gripping surface)

26

Cutting guide with dust extraction protection guard *

27

Diamond cutting disc*

*Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard de-

livery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories 

can be found in our accessories program.

Technical Data

Noise/Vibration Information

Measured sound values determined according to EN

6

0745.

Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are: 

Sound pressure level 8

2

dB(A); Sound power level 

9

3 dB(A). 

Uncertainty K =3 dB.

Wear hearing protection!

Vibration total values a

h

 (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K 

determined according to EN

6

0745:

Surface grinding: a

h

=

6

.0 m/s

2

, K=1.5 m/s

2

,

Disk sanding: a

h

=

2

.5 m/s

2

, K=1.5 m/s

2

.

The vibration emission level given in this information sheet 

has been measured in accordance with a standardised test 

given in EN 

6

0745 and may be used to compare one tool with 

another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of expo-

sure.

The declared vibration emission level represents the main ap-

plications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different 

applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, 

the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly in-

crease the exposure level over the total working period.

An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also 

take into account the times when the tool is switched off or 

when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may sig-

nificantly reduce the exposure level over the total working pe-

riod.

Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator 

from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the 

accessories, keep hands warm, organise work patterns. 

Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product de-

scribed under “Technical Data” is in conformity with the fol-

lowing standards or standardization documents: EN

6

0745 

according to the provisions of the directives 

2

011/

6

5/EU, 

2

004/108/EC, 

2

00

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/4

2

/EC.

Technical file (

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/EC) at:

Robert Bosch GmbH, PT/ETM

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D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division 

D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen 

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Assembly

Battery Charging

Use only the battery chargers listed on the accessories 

page. 

Only these battery chargers are matched to the lith-

ium ion battery of your power tool.

Angle Grinder

GWS 18 V-LI

GWS 18-125 V-LI

Article number

6

01 J3A 300

6

01 J3A 301

Rated voltage

V=

18

18

Rated speed

min

-1

10000

10000

Grinding disc diameter, max.

mm

115

1

2

5

Thread of grinder spindle

M 14

M 14

Thread length (max.) of grinder spindle

mm

22

22

Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/

2

003

kg

2

.1/

2

.3*

2

.1/

2

.3*

* dependent of the battery pack being used

Dr. Egbert Schneider

Senior Vice President

Engineering

Helmut Heinzelmann

Head of Product Certification

PT/ETM

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Note: 

The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full 

capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in the 

battery charger before using your power tool for the first time.

The Lithium-Ion battery can be charged at any time without 

reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure 

does not damage the battery.

The Lithium-Ion battery is protected against deep discharging 

by the “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)”. When the battery is 

empty, the machine is switched off by means of a protective 

circuit: The inserted tool no longer rotates.

Do not continue to press the On/Off switch after the 

machine has been automatically switched off. 

The bat-

tery can be damaged.

The battery is equipped with a NTC temperature control 

which allows charging only within a temperature range of be-

tween 0 °C and 45 °C. A long battery service life is achieved 

in this manner.

Observe the notes for disposal.

Removing the battery

The battery 

5

 is equipped with two locking levels that should 

prevent the battery from falling out when pushing the battery 

unlocking button 

6

 unintentionally. As long as the battery is 

inserted in the power tool, it is held in position by means of a 

spring.

To remove the battery 

5

, press the unlocking button 

6

 and 

pull out the battery toward the front. 

Do not exert any force.

Battery Charge-control Indication (see figure A)

The three green LEDs of the battery charge-control indicator 

24

 indicate the charge condition of the battery 

5

. For safety 

reasons, it is only possible to check the status of the charge 

condition when the machine is at a standstill.

Press button 

23

 to indicate the charge condition. This is also 

possible when the battery 

5

 is removed.

When no LED lights up after pushing button 

23

, then the bat-

tery is defective and must be replaced.

Mounting the Protective Devices

Before any work on the machine itself (e. g. mainte-

nance, tool change, etc.) as well as during transport 

and storage, remove the battery from the power tool. 

There is danger of injury when unintentionally actuating 

the On/Off switch.

Note: 

After breakage of the grinding disc during operation or 

damage to the holding fixtures on the protection guard/power 

tool, the machine must promptly be sent to an after-sales ser-

vice agent for maintenance for addresses, see section “After-

sales Service and Application Service”.

Protection Guard for Grinding

Place the protection guard 

10

 on 

the spindle collar. Adjust the posi-

tion of the protection guard 

10

 to 

the requirements of the operation. 

Lock the protection guard 

10

 tight-

ening the locking screw 

9

 with an al-

len key 

4

.

Adjust the protection guard 10 in such a manner that 

sparking is prevented in the direction of the operator.

Note:

 The encoding keys on the protection guard 

10

 ensure 

that only a protection guard that fits the machine type can be 

mounted.

Protection Guard for Cutting

For cutting with bonded abrasives, always use the pro-

tection guard for cutting 16.

Provide for sufficient dust extraction when cutting 

stone.

The protection guard for cutting 

16

 is mounted in the same 

manner as the protection guard for grinding 

10

.

Cutting Guide with Dust Extraction Protection Guard

The cutting guide with dust extraction protection guard 

26

 is 

mounted in the same manner as the protection guard for 

grinding 

10

.

Auxiliary Handle

Operate your machine only with the auxiliary handle 7.

Screw the auxiliary handle 

7

 on the right or left of the machine 

head depending on the working method.

Hand Guard

For operations with the rubber sanding plate 19 or with 

the cup brush/wheel brush/flap disc, always mount the 

hand guard 18.

The hand guard 

18

 is fastened with the auxiliary handle 

7

.

Mounting the Grinding Tools

Before any work on the machine itself (e. g. mainte-

nance, tool change, etc.) as well as during transport 

and storage, remove the battery from the power tool. 

There is danger of injury when unintentionally actuating 

the On/Off switch.

Do not touch grinding and cutting discs before they 

have cooled down. 

The discs can become very hot while 

working.

LED

Capacity

Continuous lighting 3 x green

2

/3

Continuous lighting 

2

 x green

1/3

Continuous lighting 1 x green

<1/3

Flashing light 1 x green

Reserve

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Clean the grinder spindle 

8

 and all parts to be mounted.

For clamping and loosening the grinding tools, lock the grind-

er spindle with the spindle lock button 

2

.

Actuate the spindle lock button only when the grinder 

spindle is at a standstill. 

Otherwise, the machine may be-

come damaged.

Grinding/Cutting Disc

Pay attention to the dimensions of the grinding tools. The 

mounting hole diameter must fit the mounting flange without 

play. Do not use reducers or adapters.

When using diamond cutting discs, pay attention that the di-

rection-of-rotation arrow on the diamond cutting disc and the 

direction of rotation of the machine (see direction-of-rotation 

arrow on the machine head) agree.

See graphics page for the mounting sequence.

To fasten the grinding/cutting disc, screw on the clamping nut 

13

 and tighten with the two-pin spanner; see Section “Quick-

clamping Nut ”.

After mounting the grinding tool and before switching 

on, check that the grinding tool is correctly mounted 

and that it can turn freely. Make sure that the grinding 

tool does not graze against the protection guard or oth-

er parts.

A plastic part (O-ring) is fitted around 

the centring collar of mounting flange 

11

If the O-ring is missing or dam-

aged,

 the mounting flange 

11

 must be 

replaced before resuming operation.

Flap Disc

For operations with the flap disc, always mount the 

hand guard 18.

Rubber Sanding Plate

For operations with the rubber sanding plate 19, al-

ways mount the hand guard 18.

See graphics page for the mounting sequence.

Screw on the round nut 

21

 and tighten with the two-pin span-

ner.

Cup Brush/Disc Brush

For operations with the cup brush/wheel brush, always 

mount the hand guard 18.

See graphics page for the mounting sequence.

The cup brush/disc brush must be able to be screwed onto 

the grinder spindle until it rests firmly against the grinder 

spindle flange at the end of the grinder spindle threads. Tight-

en the cup brush/disc brush with an open-end spanner.

Quick-clamping Nut

For convenient changing of grinding tools without the use of 

additional tools, you can use the quick-clamping nut 

14

 in-

stead of the clamping nut 

13

.

The quick-clamping nut 14 may be used only for grind-

ing or cutting discs.

Use only a flawless, undamaged quick-clamping nut 14.

When screwing on, pay attention that the side of the 

quick-clamping nut 14 with printing does not face the 

grinding disc; the arrow must point to the index mark 

28.

Lock the grinder spindle with 

the spindle lock button 

2

. To 

tighten the quick-clamping 

nut, firmly turn the grinding 

disc in clockwise direction.

A properly attached, undam-

aged quick-clamping nut can 

be loosened by hand when 

turning the knurled ring in an-

ticlockwise direction.

Never loosen a tight quick-

clamping nut with pliers. Al-

ways use the two-pin span-

ner.

 Insert the two-pin span-

ner as shown in the 

illustration.

Approved Grinding Tools

All grinding tools mentioned in these operating instructions 

can be used.

The permissible speed [min

-1

] or the circumferential speed 

[m/s] of the grinding tools used must at least match the values 

given in the table.

Therefore, observe the permissible 

rotational/circumferen-

tial speed

 on the label of the grinding tool.

max.

[mm]

[mm]

D

b

d

[min

-1

]

[m/s]

115

1

2

5

6

6

22

.

2

22

.

2

10000

10000

80

80

115

1

2

5

10000

10000

80

80

75

30

M 14

10000

45

28

b

d

D

D

D

b

d

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Rotating the Machine Head

Before any work on the machine itself (e. g. mainte-

nance, tool change, etc.) as well as during transport 

and storage, remove the battery from the power tool. 

There is danger of injury when unintentionally actuating 

the On/Off switch.

The machine head can be 

rotated with respect to 

the machine housing in 

9

0° steps. In this man-

ner, the On/Off switch 

can be brought into a 

more convenient position 

for special working situa-

tions, e.g. for left-handed 

persons.

Completely unscrew the 

four screws. Rotate the 

machine head carefully, 

without removing it from the hous-

ing,

 to the new position. Screw in and tighten the four screws 

again.

Dust/Chip Extraction

Dusts from materials such as lead-containing coatings, 

some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to 

one’s health. Touching or breathing-in the dusts can cause 

allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of 

the user or bystanders.

Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are considered 

as carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood-treat-

ment additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials 

containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.

– Provide for good ventilation of the working place.

– It is recommended to wear a P

2

 filter-class respirator.

Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the 

materials to be worked.

Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace. 

Dusts can 

easily ignite.

Operation

Starting Operation

Inserting the battery

Use only original Bosch lithium ion batteries with the 

voltage listed on the nameplate of your power tool. 

Us-

ing other batteries can lead to injuries and pose a fire haz-

ard.

Insert the charged battery 

5

 from the front into the base of the 

power tool until the battery is securely locked.

Switching On and Off

To 

start

 the power tool, push the On/Off switch 

3

 forwards.

To 

lock

 the On/Off switch 

3

, press the On/Off switch 

3

 down 

at the front until it latches.

To 

switch off

 the power tool, release the On/Off switch 

3

 or, 

if it is locked, briefly push down the back of the On/Off switch 

3

 and then release it.

To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using it.

Check grinding tools before using. The grinding tool 

must be mounted properly and be able to move freely. 

Carry out a test run for at least one minute with no load. 

Do not use damaged, out-of-centre or vibrating grind-

ing tools. 

Damaged grinding tools can burst and cause in-

juries.

Working Advice

Exercise caution when cutting slots in structural walls; 

see Section “Information on Structures”.

Clamp the workpiece if it does not remain stationary 

due to its own weight.

Do not strain the machine so heavily that it comes to a 

standstill.

After heavily straining the power tool, continue to run it at 

no-load for several minutes to cool down the accessory.

Do not touch grinding and cutting discs before they 

have cooled down. 

The discs can become very hot while 

working.

Do not use the power tool with a cut-off stand.

When the power tool is electrostatically charged, the built-in 

electronic control switches it off. To restart the power tool, 

press the On/Off switch 

3

 again.

Rough Grinding

Never use a cutting disc for roughing.

The best roughing results are achieved when setting the ma-

chine at an angle of 30° to 40°. Move the machine back and 

forth with moderate pressure. In this manner, the workpiece 

will not become too hot, does not discolour and no grooves 

are formed.

Flap Disc

With the flap disc (accessory), curved surfaces and profiles 

can be worked.

Flap discs have a considerably higher service life, lower noise 

levels and lower sanding temperatures than conventional 

sanding sheets.

Cutting Metal

For cutting with bonded abrasives, always use the pro-

tection guard for cutting 16.

When cutting, work with moderate feed, adapted to the mate-

rial being cut. Do not exert pressure onto the cutting disc, tilt 

or oscillate the machine.

Do not reduce the speed of running down cutting discs by ap-

plying sideward pressure.

The machine must al-

ways work in an up-

grinding motion. Other-

wise, the danger exists 

of it being pushed 

un-

controlled

 out of the 

cut.

When cutting profiles 

and square bar, it is best 

to start at the smallest 

cross section.

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Cutting Stone

Provide for sufficient dust extraction when cutting 

stone.

Wear a dust respirator.

The machine may be used only for dry cutting/grinding.

For cutting stone, it is best to use a diamond cutting disc.

When using the cutting guide with dust extraction protection 

guard 

26

, the vacuum cleaner must be approved for vacuum-

ing masonry dust. Suitable vacuum cleaners are available 

from Bosch.

Switch on the machine 

and place the front part 

of the cutting guide on 

the workpiece. Slide the 

machine with moderate 

feed, adapted to the ma-

terial to be worked.

For cutting expecially hard material, e. g., concrete with high 

pebble content, the diamond cutting disc can overheat and 

become damaged as a result. This is clearly indicated by cir-

cular sparking, rotating with the diamond cutting disc.

In this case, interrupt the cutting process and allow the dia-

mond cutting disc to cool by running the machine for a short 

time at maximum speed with no load.

Noticeable decreasing work progress and circular sparking 

are indications of a diamond cutting disc that has become 

dull. Briefly cutting into abrasive material (e. g. lime-sand 

brick) can resharpen the disc again.

Information on Structures

Slots in structural walls are subject to the Standard DIN 1053 

Part 1, or country-specific regulations.

These regulations are to be observed under all circumstanc-

es. Before beginning work, consult the responsible structural 

engineer, architect or the construction supervisor.

Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the Battery

Protect the battery against moisture and water.

Store the battery only within a temperature range between 

0 °C and 50 °C. As an example, do not leave the battery in the 

car in summer.

Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a soft, 

clean and dry brush.

A significantly reduced working period after charging indi-

cates that the battery is used and must be replaced.

Observe the notes for disposal.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before any work on the machine itself (e. g. mainte-

nance, tool change, etc.) as well as during transport 

and storage, remove the battery from the power tool. 

There is danger of injury when unintentionally actuating 

the On/Off switch.

For safe and proper working, always keep the machine 

and ventilation slots clean.

Please store and handle the accessory(-ies) carefully.

If the machine should fail despite the care taken in manufac-

turing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by 

an after-sales service centre for Bosch power tools.

In all correspondence and spare parts order, please always in-

clude the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of 

the machine.

After-sales Service and Application Service

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-

ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare 

parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can al-

so be found under:

www.bosch-pt.com

Bosch’s application service team will gladly answer questions 

concerning our products and their accessories.

Great Britain

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)

P.O. Box 

9

8

Broadwater Park

North Orbital Road

Denham

Uxbridge

UB 

9

 5HJ

Tel. Service: (0844) 73

6

010

9

Fax: (0844) 73

6

014

6

E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com

Ireland

Origo Ltd.

Unit 

2

3 Magna Drive

Magna Business Park

City West

Dublin 

2

4

Tel. Service: (01) 4

666

700

Fax: (01) 4

666

888

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.

Power Tools

Locked Bag 

66

Clayton South VIC 31

69

Customer Contact Center

Inside Australia:

Phone: (01300) 307044

Fax: (01300) 307045

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Inside New Zealand:

Phone: (0800) 543353

Fax: (0800) 4

2

8570

Outside AU and NZ:

Phone: +

6

1 3 

9

5415555

www.bosch.com.au

Republic of South Africa

Customer service

Hotline: (011) 

6

51

96

00

Gauteng – BSC Service Centre

35 Roper Street, New Centre

Johannesburg

Tel.: (011) 4

9

3

9

375

Fax: (011) 4

9

301

26

E-Mail: bsctools@icon.co.za

KZN – BSC Service Centre

Unit E, Almar Centre

143 Crompton Street

Pinetown

Tel.: (031) 701

2

1

2

0

Fax: (031) 701

2

44

6

E-Mail: bsc.dur@za.bosch.com

Western Cape – BSC Service Centre

Democracy Way, Prosperity Park

Milnerton

Tel.: (0

2

1) 551

2

577

Fax: (0

2

1) 5513

22

3

E-Mail: bsc@zsd.co.za

Bosch Headquarters

Midrand, Gauteng

Tel.: (011) 

6

51

96

00

Fax: (011) 

6

51

9

880

E-Mail: rbsa-hq.pts@za.bosch.com

People’s Republic of China

China Mainland

Bosch Power Tools (China) Co., Ltd.

5

6

7, Bin Kang Road

Bin Jiang District 31005

2

Hangzhou, P.R.China

Service Hotline: 4008

26

8484

Fax: (0571) 8777450

2

E-Mail: contact.ptcn@cn.bosch.com

www.bosch-pt.com.cn

HK and Macau Special Administrative Regions

Robert Bosch Hong Kong Co. Ltd.

2

1st Floor, 

62

5 King’s Road

North Point, Hong Kong

Customer Service Hotline: +85

2

2

101 0

2

35

Fax: +85

2

2

5

9

9

7

62

E-Mail: info@hk.bosch.com

www.bosch-pt.com.hk

Indonesia

PT. Multi Mayaka

Kawasan Industri Pulogadung

Jalan Rawa Gelam III No. 

2

Jakarta 13

9

30

Indonesia

Tel.: (0

2

1) 4

6

83

2

5

22

Fax: (0

2

1) 4

6

8

2

8

6

45/

6

8

2

3

E-Mail: sales@multimayaka.co.id

www.bosch-pt.co.id

Philippines

Robert Bosch, Inc.

2

8th Floor Fort Legend Towers,

3rd Avenue corner 31st Street,

Fort Bonifacio Global City,

1

6

34 Taguig City, Philippines

Tel.: (0

2

) 8703871

Fax: (0

2

) 8703870

matheus.contiero@ph.bosch.com

www.bosch-pt.com.ph

Bosch Service Center:

9

7

2

5-

2

7 Kamagong Street

San Antonio Village

Makati City, Philippines

Tel.: (0

2

) 8

999

0

9

1

Fax: (0

2

) 8

9

7

6

43

2

rosalie.dagdagan@ph.bosch.com

Malaysia

Robert Bosch (S.E.A.) Sdn. Bhd.

No. 8A, Jalan 13/

6

G.P.O. Box 10818

4

62

00 Petaling Jaya

Selangor, Malaysia

Tel.: (03) 7

966

31

9

4

Fax: (03) 7

9

583838

cheehoe.on@my.bosch.com

Toll-Free: 1800 880188

www.bosch-pt.com.my

Thailand

Robert Bosch Ltd.

Liberty Square Building

No. 

2

87, 11 Floor

Silom Road, Bangrak

Bangkok 10500

Tel.: 0

2

6

31187

9

 – 1888 (10 lines)

Fax: 0

2

2

384783

Robert Bosch Ltd., P. O. Box 

2

054

Bangkok 10501, Thailand

Bosch Service – Training Centre

2

8

69

-

2

8

69

/1 Soi Ban Kluay

Rama IV Road (near old Paknam Railway)

Prakanong District

10110 Bangkok

Thailand

Tel.: 0

2

6

717800 – 4

Fax: 0

2

2

4

9

4

296

Fax: 0

2

2

4

9

5

299

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