GAS 25 Professional - Vacuum Cleaner BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GAS 25 Professional BOSCH

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OBJ_BUCH-464-005.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 9:40 AMEnglish | 11 Bosch Power Tools 1 609 929 V16 | (12.7.11) f Before each use, check the vacuum cleaner, cable and plug. Do not use the vacuum cleaner when defects are detected. Do not open the vacuum cleaner yourself and have it repaired only by qualified personnel using orig- inal spare parts. Damaged vacuum cleaner, cables and plugs increase the risk of an electric shock. f Do not drive over, crush or stretch the cable. Do not pull the cable to unplug the plug from the socket outlet or to move the vacuum cleaner. Damaged cablesin- crease the risk of an electric shock. f During work breaks, when not in use or when working on the machine (e. g. changing tool inserts, repairs, cleaning, adjustments), pull the mains plug. This safety measure prevents accidental starting of the vacuum clean- er. f Provide for good ventilation at the working place. f Supervise children. This will ensure that children do not play with the vacuum cleaner. f Have the vacuum cleaner repaired only through quali- fied specialists and only using original spare parts. This ensures that the safety of your vacuum cleaner is main- tained. f Before restarting, check the proper condition of the vacuum hose. When doing this, leave the vacuum hose mounted to the vacuum cleaner to avoid dust from coming out. Otherwise, you could possible inhale dust. f Do not use the vacuum cleaner as a seat. The vacuum cleaner could become damaged. f Use the mains cable and the vacuum hose carefully. Other persons could be harmed. f Do not clean the vacuum cleaner with a water jet point- ed directly at it. The penetration of water into the vacuum cleaner lid increases the risk of an electric shock. Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with a BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an author- ised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains sock- et elsewhere. Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current de- vice (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less. Symbols The following symbols could have a meaning for the use of your vacuum cleaner. Please take note of the symbols and their mean- ing. The correct interpretation of the symbols will help you to use the vacuum cleaner in a better and safer manner. Product Description and Specifica- tions While reading the operating instructions, unfold the graphics page for the vacuum cleaner and leave it open. Intended Use The vacuum cleaner is intended for vacuuming and extraction of materials that are not hazardous to one’s health and for non-flammable liquids. It is suitable for the increased de- mands of industrial usage, as required in trades, industry and workshops. Use the vacuum cleaner only when you fully understand and can perform all functions without limitation, or have received appropriate instructions. Product Features The numbering of the product features refers to the illustra- tion of the vacuum cleaner on the graphics page. 1 Cable holder 2 Carrying handle 3 Vacuum lid 4 Mode selector switch 5 Socket for power tool 6 Lock 7 Hose connection piece 8 Vacuum hose 9 Container 10 Latch of the vacuum cover Symbol Meaning Read all safety warnings and all instruc- tions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Fold up the vacuum lid 3 and hold it. Grasp the folded filter 12 by the fins, pull up and remove. CAUTION OBJ_BUCH-464-005.book Page 11 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 9:40 AM12 | English 1 609 929 V16 | (12.7.11) Bosch Power Tools 11 Dust bag 12 Folded filter 13 Motor protection filter 14 Level sensors Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard deliv- ery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program. Technical Data Noise Information Measured values determined according to EN 60704. Typically the A-weighted sound pressure level of the product is less than 70 dB(A). Uncertainty K = 3 dB. The noise level when working can exceed 80 dB(A). Wear hearing protection! 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 60335 and the directives 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC including their amendments. Technical file (2006/42/EC) at: Robert Bosch GmbH, PT/ESC, D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools DivisionD-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen27.05.2011 Assembly f Before any work on the vacuum cleaner itself, pull the mains plug. Replacing/Inserting the Dust Bag (see figure A) – Unlock the latches 10 and remove the vacuum lid 3. – Pull off the full dust bag 11 from the connection flange to- ward the rear. Close the opening of the dust bag by folding down the lid. Remove the closed dust bag from the vacuum cleaner. – Slide the new dust bag 11 over the connection flange of the vacuum cleaner. Make sure that the full length of the dust bag 11 faces against the inner wall of the container 9. Reat- tach the vacuum lid 3. – Lock the latches 10. For dry vacuuming operation, a dust bag 11 should be insert- ed. When operating with a dust bag 11, the folded filter 12 clogs slower, the vacuuming performance is kept up longer and the disposal of dust becomes easier. Mounting the Vacuum Hose (see figure A) Mount the vacuum hose 8 onto the hose connection piece 7 and turn it in clockwise direction to the stop. Insert the extension tubes firmly into each other. Note: Bosch recommends using static-discharging hoses with a hose Ø of 19 or 35 mm. Operation Starting Operation f Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the pow- er source must agree with the voltage specified on the nameplate of the vacuum cleaner. Equipment marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V. f Switch the vacuum cleaner off immediately as soon as foam or water comes out, and empty the container. Otherwise, the vacuum cleaner can become damaged. Symbols on the Mode Selector Switch Switching On and Off To start the operation of the vac, set the mode selector switch 4 to on. To switch off the vac, set the mode selector switch 4 to off. All-Purpose Vacuum Cleaner GAS 25 Professional Article number 0 601 979 1.. Rated power input W1200 Frequency Hz 50/60 Container volume (gross) l25 Net volume l16 Dust bag contents

Vacuum, max.* hPa 248 Airflow, max.*

/h 220 Suction capacity W 316 (6 mbar) Surface of folded filter

Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 kg 11.8 Protection class

Degree of protection IP 24

• measured at the blowerThe values given are valid for nominal voltages [U] of 230 V. For lower voltage and models for specific countries, these values can vary.Please observe the article number on the type plate of your vacuum cleaner. The trade names of the individual vacuum cleaners may vary. Dr. Egbert Schneider Senior Vice President Engineering Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen Head of Product Certification on Switching On off Switching Off Electromagnetic filter cleaning Operation with remote automatic switching OBJ_BUCH-464-005.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 9:40 AMEnglish | 13 Bosch Power Tools 1 609 929 V16 | (12.7.11) Operation with remote automatic switching (see figure B) A socket outlet with earthing contact 5 is integrated in the vacuum cleaner, which allows for connection of an external power tool. The vacuum cleaner is automatically put into op- eration via the power tool. Observe the maximal allowable load of the connected power tool. Set the mode selector switch 4 to the operation with remote automatic switching symbol. For connecting power tools, various hose systems are availa- ble as accessories. To start the operation of the vac, switch on the power tool connected to the socket 5. The vacuum cleaner starts auto- matically. To switch off the vac, switch off the power tool. The vacuum cleaner switches off automatically approx. 6 seconds later. Electromagnetic filter cleaning The machine is equipped with an electromagnetic filter clean- ing system, which removes dust adhering to the folded filter

The filter cleaning system must be actuated latest when the vacuuming performance is no longer sufficient. Set the mode selector switch 4 to the symbol electromagnet- ic filter cleaning. A possibly connected power tool must be switched off. The machine vibrates for approx. 10 seconds and switches off automatically. Wait shortly before restarting the vacuuming operation so that the dust can settle in the container. The filter cleaning frequency depends on the type and amount of dust. With regular usage, the maximum vacuuming per- formance is maintained longer. Wet Vacuuming f Do not vacuum inflammable or explosive fluids; for ex- ample, benzene, oil, alcohol, solvents. Do not vacuum hot or burning dust. Do not operate the machine in rooms where the danger of an explosion exists. The dusts, vapours or fluids can ignite or explode. f The vacuum cleaner may not be used as a water pump. The vacuum cleaner is intended for vacuuming air and wa- ter mixtures. f Before any work on the vacuum cleaner itself, pull the mains plug. Note: Before wet vacuuming, the dust bag 11 must be re- moved and the container 9 must be emptied. The machine is equipped with level sensors 14. The vac switches off when the maximum filling height is reached. Set the mode selector switch 4 to off. After vacuuming, remove the folded filter 12 in order to avoid mildew, and allow it to dry thoroughly, or remove the vacuum lid 3 and allow it to dry. Application Possibilities The vacuum cleaner is suitable for vacuuming and extracting the following materials: – Fine dusts below the general dust limit value of 3 mg/m

– Dusts of mineral materials with aluminium hydroxide –Graphite dusts – Aluminium dusts –Paper dusts – Soot dusts – Powder-paint dusts –Polyurethane dusts – GFRP dusts based on epoxy resin, see manufacturer’s data sheet on safety – CFP dusts based on epoxy resin, see manufacturer’s data sheet on safety The vacuum cleaner may generally not be used in rooms where the danger of an explosion exists. Maintenance and Service Maintenance and Cleaning f Before any work on the vacuum cleaner itself, pull the mains plug. f For safe and proper working, always keep the vacuum cleaner and ventilation slots clean. If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by Bosch or an authorized Bosch service agent in or- der to avoid a safety hazard. If the vacuum cleaner should fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be car- ried 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. Removing/Replacing the Folded Filter (see figure C) Replace a damaged folded filter 12 immediately. – With a coin or similar, rotate the lock 6 by 1/4 turn in the direction of the arrow and push the lock in. – Fold up the vacuum lid 3 and hold it. Grasp the folded filter 12 by the fins, pull up and remove. – Clean the folded filter 12. – Insert new or cleaned folded filter 12 and ensure firm seat- ing. – Fold the vacuum lid 3 down again. With slight pressure from above on the cover, the lock 6 will snap back again. Container Wipe out the container 9 from time to time with a commercial- ly available, non-scouring cleaning agent and allow to dry. Motor Protection Filter (see figure B) The motor protection filter 13 is basically maintenance- free. Take out the motor protection filter from time to time and flush it with clear water. Allow the motor protection filter to dry thoroughly before reinserting. OBJ_BUCH-464-005.book Page 13 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 9:40 AM14 | English 1 609 929 V16 | (12.7.11) Bosch Power Tools Level Sensors Clean the level sensors 14 occasionally. Unlock the latches 10 and remove the vacuum lid 3. Clean the level sensors 14 with a soft cloth. Reattach the vacuum lid 3 again and lock the latches 10. Malfunctions In the case of insufficient vacuuming performance, check the following: – Is the vacuum lid 3 attached properly? – Is the hose system clogged? – Are the extension tubes connected firmly? – Is the container 9 full? – Is the dust bag 11 full? – Is the folded filter 12 clogged with dust? Emptying at regular intervals ensures optimum vacuuming performance. If the vacuuming performance is not achieved thereafter, take the vacuum cleaner to customer service. After-sales Service and Customer Assistance 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 Our customer service representatives can answer your ques- tions concerning possible applications and adjustment of products and accessories. Great Britain Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.) P.O. Box 98 Broadwater Park North Orbital Road Denham Uxbridge UB 9 5HJ Tel. Service: +44 (0844) 736 0109 Fax: +44 (0844) 736 0146 E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com Ireland Origo Ltd. Unit 23 Magna Drive Magna Business Park City West Dublin 24 Tel. Service: +353 (01) 4 66 67 00 Fax: +353 (01) 4 66 68 88 Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd. Power Tools Locked Bag 66 Clayton South VIC 3169 Customer Contact Center Inside Australia: Phone: +61 (01300) 307 044 Fax: +61 (01300) 307 045 Inside New Zealand: Phone: +64 (0800) 543 353 Fax: +64 (0800) 428 570 Outside AU and NZ: Phone: +61 (03) 9541 5555 www.bosch.com.au Republic of South Africa Customer service Hotline: +27 (011) 6 51 96 00 Gauteng – BSC Service Centre 35 Roper Street, New Centre Johannesburg Tel.: +27 (011) 4 93 93 75 Fax: +27 (011) 4 93 01 26 E-Mail: bsctools@icon.co.za KZN – BSC Service Centre Unit E, Almar Centre 143 Crompton Street Pinetown Tel.: +27 (031) 7 01 21 20 Fax: +27 (031) 7 01 24 46 E-Mail: bsc.dur@za.bosch.com Western Cape – BSC Service Centre Democracy Way, Prosperity Park Milnerton Tel.: +27 (021) 5 51 25 77 Fax: +27 (021) 5 51 32 23 E-Mail: bsc@zsd.co.za Bosch Headquarters Midrand, Gauteng Tel.: +27 (011) 6 51 96 00 Fax: +27 (011) 6 51 98 80 E-Mail: rbsa-hq.pts@za.bosch.com Disposal The vacuum cleaner, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. Do not dispose of the vacuum cleaner into household waste!

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