Bosch GWS13-50VSP User Manual

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Bosch GWS13-50VSP Specifications

General

Brand	Bosch
Model	GWS13-50VSP
Category	Grinder
Language	English

Summary

Operating and Safety Instructions

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Electrical Safety

Precautions to prevent electric shock when operating power tools.

Personal Safety

Recommendations for operator alertness, protective equipment, and safe practices.

Safety Warnings for Specific Operations

General Operation Safety Warnings

Covers general safety for grinding, sanding, wire brushing, and cutting operations.

Accessory Safety

Guidelines for selecting and using accessories safely.

Kickback and Related Warnings

Information on preventing kickback and related hazards.

Advanced Safety Precautions and Kickback Prevention

Personal Protective Equipment and Work Area Safety

Kickback Prevention Strategies

Details on how to avoid kickback through proper technique and grip.

Safety for Grinding and Cutting Operations

Specific safety advice for grinding and abrasive cutting-off tasks.

Operation-Specific Safety Guidelines

Abrasive Cutting-Off Safety

Precautions for safe abrasive cutting, avoiding jamming and kickback.

Additional Safety Warnings and Precautions

Angle Grinders with Paddle Switch

Angle Grinders with Slide Switch

Tool Application Guide

Installing Wheel Guards

Guard Positioning for Safety

Abrasive Type 27 Grinding Wheel & Sanding Flap Disk Assembly

Abrasive Type 41/1A and 27 Cutting Wheel Assembly

Guard Usage for Cutting Operations

Masonry Cutting Guard and Gearbox Rotation

Operating Instructions and Switch Functions

Lock-ON Button Safety Warnings

Precautions and warnings regarding the use of the Lock-ON feature.

Paddle and Slide Switch Operation

Details on how to operate the paddle and slide switches, including lock-off.

Operational Guides: Metal Grinding and Cutting

Metal Grinding Techniques

Best practices for selecting wheels and performing metal grinding.

Metal Cutting Procedures

Guidelines for safe metal cutting, including guard usage and pressure.

Masonry and Concrete Cutting

Cutting Concrete and Masonry

Instructions for cutting concrete/masonry, including dust extraction and technique.

Concrete Surfacing and Sanding Operations

Concrete Surfacing Procedures

Guidance for concrete surfacing, dust collection, and wheel selection.

Sanding Techniques and Grit Selection

Information on sanding disc grits, types, and proper application methods.

Wire Brush Operations

Wire Brush Usage and Pressure

Techniques for using wire brushes, emphasizing light pressure and tip contact.