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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:55 AM Page 2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings ! WARNING and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. power tool. Do not use a power tool while Work a
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:55 AM Page 3 Disconnect the plug from the power source Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly and/or the battery pack from the power tool maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting before making any adjustments, changing edges are less likely to bind and are easier to accessories, or storing power tools. Such control. preventive safety measures reduce the risk of Use the power tool, accessories and tool starting the power tool accident
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:55 AM Page 4 sanding overhead. Sanding particles can be plastic sheeting and persons not protected absorbed by your eyes and inhaled easily should be kept out until work area is thoroughly and may cause health complications. cleaned. Use special precautions when sanding Do not use sandpaper intended for larger chemically pressure treated lumber, paint sanding pads. Larger sandpaper will extend that may be lead based, or any other beyond the s
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:55 AM Page 5 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. Symbol Name Designation/Explanation V Volts Voltage (potential) A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power kg Kilograms Weight min Minutes Time s Seconds Time Diameter Size of drill bits, grindi
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This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards. DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:55 AM Page 6 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. This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:55 AM Page 7 Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any WARNING ! assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Multi-X Oscillating Power Tool FIG. 1 POWER CORD SLIDE "ON/OFF" SWITCH VENTILATION OPENINGS VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL OIS ACCESSORY HOLDER Model number MX25E No load speed n 8,000-20,000/m
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:55 AM Page 8 Assembly Disconnect the plug from hex bolt and blade washer, then remove WARNING ! the power source before accessory from holder (Fig. 1). making any assembly, adjustments or NOTE: Some accessories, such as scrapers or changing accessories. Such preventive blades, may be mounted either straight on the safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool, or at an angle to enhance usability (Fig. 2). tool accidentally. INSTALLING
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:55 AM Page 9 CONNECTING THE DUST EXTRACTION 4. Position the assembled dust extraction ATTACHMENT attachment onto the tool over the accessory The optional dust extraction attachment (sold attachment area. separately) is only for use when sanding. It is 5. Secure the assembled dust extraction tube not designed for use when cutting or grinding. onto the tool using the retaining clip as Assemble and attach the parts of the dust shown in figure 3
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:55 AM Page 10 Introduction INTENDED USE wood and plastic components, and for grout This Bosch Multi-X Oscillating Tool is removal using the applicable tools and intended for dry sanding of surfaces, corners, accessories recommended by Bosch. edges, for scraping, for sawing soft metals, Operating Instructions LEARNING TO USE THE TOOL Usually it is better to make a series of passes Getting the most out of your oscillating tool is a with the too
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:55 AM Page 11 NOTE: Speed is affected by voltages Switch Setting Speed Range changes. A reduced incoming voltage will /min (OPM) slow the OPM of the tool, especially at the 1 8,000 lowest setting. If your tool appears to be 2 10,400 running slowly, increase the speed setting accordingly. The tool may not start at the 3 12,800 lowest switch setting in areas where outlet 4 15,200 voltage is less than 120 volts. Simply move 5 17,600 the speed se
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:56 AM Page 13 Operating Applications APPLICATIONS back of the tool in a slow sideways motion. Your Bosch Multi-X oscillating tool is intended This motion will help expedite the cut. for sanding and cutting wooden materials, When making a flush cut it is always a good plastic, plaster and non-ferrous metals. It is idea to have a piece of scrap material (tile or especially suitable for working close to edges, wood) supporting the blade. If you
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:56 AM Page 14 accomplished by ensuring that the segmented Corners may be finished using the tip or edge portion of the blade is facing the wall or corner. of the selected accessory, which should occasionally be rotated during use to distribute SCRAPING the wear on the accessory and backing pad Scrapers are suitable for removing old coats of surface. varnish or adhesives, removing bonded Sand with a continuous motion and light carpeting, e.g.
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:56 AM Page 15 Selecting Sanding/Grinding Sheets Material Application Grit Size For coarse-sanding, e.g. of Coarse All wooden materials (e.g., 40/60 hardwood, softwood, chipboard, rough, unplanned beams and boards building board) Metal materials– For face sanding and planing Medium Metal materials, fiberglass 80/120 and plastics small irregularities Fine For finish and fine sanding of 180/240 wood Sand Paper (Red) For sanding off paint Coarse
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:56 AM Page 16 FIG. 5 FIG. 6 CORRECT: Sand with a smooth back and forth motion, allowing the CORRECT: Always cut with a weight of the tool to do the work. smooth back and forth motion. Never force the blade. Apply light pressure to guide the tool. INCORRECT: Avoid sanding with only the tip of the pad. Keep as much sand paper in touch with the work surface as possible. INCORRECT: Do not twist the tool while cutting.This can cause the blade to b
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:56 AM Page 17 Maintenance BEARINGS Service Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy Preventive maintenance ! WARNING load or very abrasive material cutt ing) should performed by unauthorized be replaced at once to avoid overheating or per so nn el may result in misplacing of motor failure. internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed Cleaning by a Bosch Factory Service Cente
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:56 AM Page 18 Avertissements généraux concernant la sécurité des outils électroportatifs Veuillez lire tous les avertissements et toutes les consignes de sécurité. Si l'on ! AVERTISSEMENT n'observe pas ces avertissements et ces consignes de sécurité, il existe un risque de choc électrique, d'incendie et/ou de blessures corporelles graves. CONSERVEZ TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS ET TOUTES LES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ POUR RÉFÉRENCE FUTURE. Dans les ave
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:56 AM Page 19 Entretenez les outils électroportatifs. Vérifiez que les Utilisation et entretien des outils pièces mobiles sont alignées correctement et ne électroportatifs coincent pas. Vérifiez qu’il n’y a pas de pièces Ne forcez pas sur l’outil électroportatif. Utilisez l’outil cassées ou d’autre circonstance qui risquent électroportatif qui convient à la tâche à effectuer. d’affecter le fonctionnement de l’outil électroportatif. L’outil
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DM 2610958399 10-10:DM 2610958399 10-10 10/5/10 10:56 AM Page 20 chauffage du liquide causé par le raclage peut faire zone de travail doivent porter un respirateur et des dégager des vapeurs nocives du matériau. vêtements protecteurs adéquats. L'aire de travail doit être scellée par des feuilles en plastique, et les Portez toujours des lunettes de protection et un personnes non protégées doivent être maintenues à masque anti-poussières pour les applications l'extérieur jusqu'à ce que l'aire d
