Bosch Professional GWS 18V-15 C - Status indications

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If the number of speeds is changed, the values of the preset individual speed settings are adjusted. In this case, the speed set-
ting/mode indicator(28) lights up white. If a speed value is individually programmed, the speed setting/mode indicator(28)
lights up blue for this speed setting (i.e. does not correspond to a default setting). It is possible to individually adjust the speed
settings in steps of 200min
-1
. Keep in mind the logically ascending sequence of the settings (2≥1, 3≥2, etc.) when doing so.
The following table shows the preset speeds (default settings) for each programmed number of settings.
GWS 18V-15 SC Basic speed setting at level
1 2 3 4 5 6
[min
-1
] [min
-1
] [min
-1
] [min
-1
] [min
-1
] [min
-1
]
Number of speed settings
1
3400 – – – – –
2
3400 9800 – – – –
3
3400 6600 9800 – – –
4
3400 5600 7600 9800 – –
5
3400 5000 6600 8200 9800 –
6
3400 4600 6000 7200 8600 9800
The specified speed setting values depend on the rechargeable battery in use, the battery's state of charge and the tool's operating temperature.
You can use the button for speed preselection (27) to preselect the required speed, even during operation. The information in
the table below describes the recommended values for the default settings with 3 preset speed levels.
Material Application Application tool Speed preselection
level
GWS 18V-15 SC
[min
-1
]
Metal Brushing, removing rust Cup brush 1 3400
Stainless steel Grinding Fibre disc 2 6600
Metal Rough grinding Grinding disc 3 max.
Metal Cutting Grinding disc 3 max.
Stone Cutting Diamond cutting disc and
cutting guide (cutting of
stone is permitted only
with a cutting guide)
3 max.
u The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed
can break and fly apart.
Status indications
Battery charge indicator
(user interface)(25)
Meaning/cause Solution
Green Battery charged –
Yellow Battery almost empty Replace or charge battery soon
Red Battery empty Replace or charge battery
Temperature indicator(31) Meaning/cause Solution
Yellow Critical temperature has been reached (mo-
tor, electronics, battery)
Run the power tool at no load and allow it to
cool down
Red Power tool is overheated and will switch off Leave the power tool to cool down
Power tool status
indicator(30)
Meaning/cause Solution
Green Status OK –
Yellow Critical temperature has been reached or bat-
tery is almost empty
Run the power tool at no load and allow it to
cool down, or replace or charge the battery
soon
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