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Operation
Start-up
Inserting the battery
Push the charged battery (8) into the base of the power tool
from the front until the battery is securely locked.
Switching On/Off
To start the power tool, push the unlocking lever (10) for-
wards and then push the on/off switch (6) up.
To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (6).
Always check abrasive tools before using them. The
u
abrasive tool must be fitted properly and be able to
move freely. Carry out a test run for at least one
Speed Preselection (GWS 18V-10 PSC)
You can use the button for speed preselection (35) to preselect the required speed, even during operation. The information in
the table below describes the recommended values.
Material
Application
Metal
Brushing, removing rust
Stainless steel
Grinding
Metal
Rough grinding
Metal
Cutting
Stone
Cutting
The values specified for speed levels are guide values.
The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
u
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
Status Indications
Battery charge indicator
Meaning/cause
(user interface) (33)
Green
Battery charged
Yellow
Battery almost empty
Red
Battery empty
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minute with no load. Do not use abrasive tools that are
damaged, run untrue or vibrate during use. Damaged
abrasive tools can burst apart and cause injuries.
Kickback stop
red.
To restart the tool, set the on/off switch (6) to the off posi-
tion and then switch the power tool on again.
Restart protection
The restart protection feature prevents the power tool from
uncontrolled starting after the power supply to it has been
interrupted.
When restart protection is activated, the status indicator
(36) flashes red.
To restart the tool, set the on/off switch (6) to the off posi-
tion and then switch the power tool on again.
User interface (see figure D)
The user interface (5) is used to preselect the speed and to
indicate the status of the power tool.
Application tool
Speed preselection
level
Cup brush
1
Fibre disc
2
Grinding disc
3
Cutting disc
3
Diamond cutting disc and
3
cutting guide (cutting
stone is permitted only
with a cutting guide)
tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed
can break and fly apart.
If there is a sudden kickback in the power tool,
e.g. jamming in a separating cut, the power
supply to the motor will be interrupted elec-
tronically. The LED work light (4) then flashes
white and the status indicator (36) flashes
GWS 18V-10 PSC
[rpm]
4500
6000
9000
9000
9000
Solution
–
Replace or charge battery soon
Replace or charge battery
Bosch Power Tools