Starting Operation - Bosch PDA 240 E Manual Original

Replacing the Sanding Plate
(see figure B)
Slide the SDS button for release of the sand-
ing plate 4 all the way to the right.
Remove the sanding plate 6.
Guide the sanding plate 6 from below against
the sanding plate holder and firmly press
them together.
Slide the SDS button for release of the sand-
ing plate 4 all the way to the left.
If, e. g., the front tip of the sanding sheet is worn,
you can also remove the complete sanding plate
and reattach it turned by 120°.
Specialty Sanding Plates
You can replace the supplied sanding plate 6
with a specialty sanding plate, which is available
as an accessory.
The specialty sanding plate is attached in the
same manner as the one supplied.
Attach and remove the respective sanding sheets
in the same manner as when changing original
sanding sheets.
Pad Extender (see figure C)
With the pad extender 7 you can sand surfaces
that are difficult to access, such as sills on win-
dows, cabinets or doors.
Pad Extender, Narrow (see figure D)
With the narrow pad extender 10 you can sand
narrow openings, slots and passages.
On the top side, a velcro backing 9 can addition-
ally be attached for fastening sanding sheets.
Pad Extender, Narrow Rounded (see figure E)
The narrow rounded pad extender 11 allows you
to sand curved and hollow areas or surfaces that
are curved inward, such as on furniture, rails or
heating radiators.
It is fitted with velcro backing on each side,
which allows for sanding sheets to be fitted on
both sides.
Bosch Power Tools
Operation

Starting Operation

Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage
of the power source must agree with the
voltage specified on the nameplate of the
machine. Power tools marked with 230 V can
also be operated with 220 V.
Switching On and Off
– To start the machine, push the On/Off switch
3 towards the front to "I".
– To switch off the machine, push the On/Off
switch 3 towards the rear to "0".
Preselecting the Orbital Stroke Rate
The required stroke rate depends on the material
and the working conditions and can be deter-
mined through practical testing.
With the thumbwheel for preselection of the or-
bital stroke rate 2, you can preselect the required
orbital stroke rate, even during operation.
Operating Instructions
Wait until the machine has come to a stand-
still before placing it down.
The removal capacity during sanding is mainly de-
termined by the selection of the sanding sheet as
well as the preselected orbital stroke rate.
Only flawless sanding sheets achieve good sand-
ing capacity and extend the service life of the ma-
chine.
Pay attention to apply uniform sanding pressure;
this increases the working life of the sanding
sheets.
Intensifiying the sanding pressure does not lead
to an increase of the sanding capacity, but to in-
creased wear of the machine and the sanding
sheet.
For precise on-the-spot sanding of edges, cor-
ners and hard to reach areas, it is also possible
to work only with the tip or an edge of the sand-
ing plate.
A sanding sheet that has been used for metal
should not be used for other materials.
Application examples, see figures F – L.
Use only original Bosch sanding accessories.
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