2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. WARNING SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term “power tool”...
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 3 and/or the battery pack from the power tool safety of the power tool is maintained. before making any adjustments, changing Safety Warnings Common for accessories, or storing power tools. Such Grinding, Sanding, Wire Brushing, preventive safety measures reduce the risk of and Abrasive Cutting-Off...
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 4 Wear personal protective equipment. tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the Depending on application, use face shield, accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding. safety goggles or safety glasses. As For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the...
2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 5 The guard must be securely attached to the under the workpiece near the line of cut and power tool and positioned for maximum near the edge of the workpiece on both sides of safety, so the least amount of wheel is the wheel.
2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 6 Additional Safety Warnings Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC Some dust created by power power supply. While the tool may appear to sanding, sawing, grinding, WARNING drilling, and other construction activities work, the electrical components of the AC contains chemicals known to cause cancer,...
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 7 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 8 Symbols (continued) IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
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WHEEL TYPE 27 GRINDING GUARD VIBRATION CONTROL SIDE HANDLE TYPE 41/1A CUTTING GUARD HAND SHIELD (Optional Accessory) (Optional Accessory) Model Number GWS10-45 GWS13-50 GWS13-50VS GWS13-60 Amps Volts AC Rated Speed (RPM), /min 11500 11500 2800 - 11500 9300 Spindle Thread 5/8"-11...
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 11 Application Model Number Metal Grinding (Type 27) Metal Grinding (Type 11) Metal Grinding (Type 1) Metal Cutting (Type 41/1A) Concrete Surfacing Concrete/Masonry Cutting Sanding Wire Brushing (Wheel) Wire Brushing (Cup) X = Tool is provided with attachments to perform this application.
2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 12 Functional Descriptions Electronic Clutch: position. To resume operation, turn on/off The electronics in the power tool detects switch to the off position, then restart the tool. situations where the wheel or accessory may See the chart under Fig.
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 13 Installing Wheel Guards (Type 27 and Type 41/1A Wheel Guards) WHEEL FIG. 5 GUARD A Type 27 guard must be used with all grinding WARNING wheels, bonded body sanding flap discs, SPINDLE wire brushes and wheels.
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 14 Abrasive Type 27 Grinding Wheel & Sanding Flap Disk Assembly FIG. 7 Your tool is equipped with a threaded spindle for mounting non-threaded hub accessories. Always use the supplied backing flange with a lock nut.
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 15 Abrasive Type 41/1A and 27 Cutting Wheel Assembly FIG. 9 Always use Type 41/1A cutting guard for cutting WARNING operations. Other guards or attachments may not protect operator in the event of a wheel burst.
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 16 Concrete Dust Extraction Attachment for Surfacing Grinding FIG. 10 Assembly A type 27 grinding wheel guard may not be used for WARNING all tool operations. Do not discard guard when not in use. Always reinstall wheel guard when converting back to grinding SPINDLE operations.
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 17 Sanding Assembly A type 27 wheel guard may not be used for all tool FIG. 11 WARNING operations. Do not discard guard when not in use. Always reinstall wheel guard when converting back to grinding operations.
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 18 Masonry Cutting Guard Assembly FIG. 13 A type 27 grinding wheel guard may not be used for WARNING all tool operations. Do not discard guard when not in use. Always reinstall wheel guard when converting back to grinding operations.
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 19 6. Screw in side handle to secure stability bracket between the tool housing and FIG. 15 handle. SPINDLE 7. Adjust guard to desired depth of cut. TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure. DIAMOND Installing dry diamond wheel (Fig.
2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 20 Operating Instructions If the “Lock-ON” button is continuously being LOCK-ON WARNING depressed, the trigger cannot be released. SWITCH Never leave the trigger locked "ON". Before WARNING plugging the tool in, check that the trigger lock is "OFF".
2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 21 Metal Grinding Grinding wheels should be carefully selected in order to use the grinder most efficiently. Wheels vary in type of abrasive, bond, hardness, grit size and structure. The correct wheel to use is determined by the job.
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The vacuum used for this application must be approved for the extraction of masonry and concrete dust. Bosch sells suitable vacuum cleaners. Never pull the tool backward since blade will climb out of WARNING the material and KICKBACK will occur.
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4. Continuously move the tool at a moderate application must be approved for the extraction speed to avoid creating gouges in the work of masonry and concrete dust. Bosch sells surface. suitable vacuum cleaners. 5. Remove the tool from work surface before Diamond cup wheels should be carefully turning tool off.
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2610041357 09-15 GWS10 GWS13.qxp_GWS series 9/18/15 12:56 PM Page 24 Wire Brush (Wheels and Cups) WIRE WHEEL BRUSH Wire brushes are intended to “clean” FIG. 24 structural steel, castings, sheet metal, stone, and concrete. They are used to remove rust, scale, and paint.
To avoid accidents always cause serious hazard. We recommend that dis connect the tool from all tool service be performed by a Bosch the power supply before cleaning or WARNING Factory Service Center or Autho rized Bosch performing any main tenance.