Starting Operation
- Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the power source must match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the power tool.
- Products that are only sold in AUS and NZ: Use a residual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current of 30 mA or less.
You can even preselect the orbital stroke rate during operation using the necessary orbital stroke rate preselection thumbwheel (2).
1–2 | Low orbital stroke rate |
3–4 | Medium orbital stroke rate |
5–6 | High orbital stroke rate |
The required orbital stroke rate is dependent on the material and the work conditions and can be determined using practical tests.
After working at a low orbital stoke rate for an extended period, you should operate the power tool at the maximum orbital stroke rate for approximately three minutes without load to cool it down.
An integrated sanding pad brake reduces the orbital stroke rate when running without load to prevent scoring when the power tool is placed on the workpiece.
If the no-load orbital stroke rate constantly increases over time, this means that the sanding pad is damaged and must be replaced, or that the sanding pad brake is worn. A worn sanding pad brake must be replaced by an after-sales service centre authorised to work with Bosch power tools.