Bosch GSS 23 AE Operating Instructions

English–3
Technical Data
Assembly
Dust/Chip Extraction
Integrated Dust Extraction with Dust Box
(see figures G1–G4)
Attach the dust box 4 onto the outlet piece 12 until it
latches.
To empty the dust box 4, pull off the dust box down-
ward.
Before opening the dust box 4, it is recommended to
loosen the dust from the filter element by gently striking
it against a firm support (as shown in the figure).
Grasp the dust box 4 by the recessed grip, fold the filter
element 13 upward and empty the dust box. Clean the
thin plates of the filter element 13 with a soft brush.
External Dust Extraction (see figure H)
Insert a vacuum hose 14 onto the outlet piece 12. Con-
nect the vacuum hose 14 to a vacuum cleaner. See the
overview for connecting to various vacuum cleaners at
the end of these operating instructions.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the material
being worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental
to health or carcinogenic, use a special vacuum
cleaner.
Replacing the Sanding Sheet
Before any work on the machine itself, pull the
mains plug.
When attaching a new sanding sheet, remove any dust
or debris from the sanding plate 6 (e. g. with a brush).
To ensure optimum dust extraction, pay attention that
the punched holes in the sanding sheet match with the
holes in the sanding plate.
Sanding Sheets with Velcro Backing
(see figure A)
The sanding plate 6 is fitted with Velcro backing for
quick and easy fastening of sanding sheets with Velcro
adhesion.
Before attaching the sanding sheet 7, free the Velcro
backing of the sanding plate 6 from any debris by tap-
ping against it in order to enable optimum adhesion.
Position the sanding sheet 7 flush alongside one edge
of the sanding plate 6, then lay the sanding sheet onto
the sanding plate and press it against it with a light turn-
ing motion in clockwise direction.
To remove the sanding sheet 7, grasp it at one of the
tips and pull it off from the sanding plate 6.
Orbital sander GSS 23 AE
PROFESSIONAL
Article number 3 601 K70 7..
Rated power input W 190
Preselection of orbital
stroke rate
z
No-load speed rpm 7000–12000
Orbital stroke rate opm 14000–24000
Orbit diameter mm 2.0
Sanding sheet dimensions
— Adhesion via
Velcro backing mm 93 x 185
— Attachment via clamping mm 93 x 230
Sanding plate dimensions mm 92 x 182
Weight according to
EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
kg 1.7
Protection class
/II
The values given are valid for nominal voltages [U] of
230/240 V. For lower voltage and models for specific coun-
tries, these values can vary.
Please observe the article number on the type plate of your
machine. The trade names of the individual machines may
vary.
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Noise/Vibration Information
Measured values determined according to EN 60745.
Typically the A-weighted sound pressure value of the
machine is 80 dB(A). Measuring uncertainty K=3 dB.
The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A).
Wear hearing protection!
The typically weighted acceleration is 4.0 m/s
2
.
Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that this prod-
uct is in conformity with the following standards or
standardization documents: EN 60745 according to
the provisions of the directives 89/336/EEC,
98/37/EC.
Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
Dr. Egbert Schneider
Senior Vice President
Engineering
Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
Head of Product
Certification
*For the number 3 601 K70 7E0 no-load speed 8.000 - 10.500
min
-1
and orbital stroke rate 16.000 - 21.000 min
-1
.

Bosch GSS 23 AE Specifications

General

Type of sander	Orbital sander
Input power	190 W
Power source	AC
Eccentricity	1 mm
Idle speed (max)	12000 RPM
Oscillating orbit diameter	2 mm

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	1700 g
Sanding plate size (WxD)	92 x 182 mm
Sanding sheet size (clamp)	93 x 230 mm
Sanding sheet size (velcro)	93 x 185 mm