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The X-Lock system is a combination of patented
tool mount and accessory designs that provide
the operator with fast accessory changes. Avail-
able on select Bosch angle grinders, X-Lock al-
lows tool free installation and removal of grind-
er accessories (grinding, cut-off wheels, wire
brushes, sanding discs, etc.). The X-Lock sys-
tem is a replacement for the traditional method
of attaching grinder accessories.
Traditional grinders have 5/8"-11 threaded
spindles that require a nut and backing flange
to hold the accessory in place. To replace an ac-
cessory, a wrench is used to loosen or tighten
the nut. X-Lock equipped grinders have a tool
free interface system, eliminating the spindle,
backing flange and lock nut.
The X-Lock interface has a tool component—
the X-Lock Accessory Mount—and an acces-
sory component—typically
X-Lock Mounting Hub. The two components
have keyed alignment contours, which help to
ensure correct assembly of accessory to tool.
The X-Lock Accessory Mount consists of a
round Base, Clamping Height Gages and Lock-
ing Mechanism, which activate the Clamping
Tabs. X-Lock equipped grinders can only use
X-Lock accessories since the specially-designed
X-Lock Mounting Hub matches the contours
of the X-Lock Accessory Mount on the tool
(Fig. 2). However, select X-Lock accessories
are backward compatible with the traditional
threaded spindle design.
Attachment of an X-Lock accessory to the X-Lock
Accessory Mount on the grinder requires align-
ment of the Accessory's X-Lock Mounting Hub
with the X-Lock Accessory Mount. Once the Ac-
cessory's X-Lock Mounting Hub is aligned and
pressed against the base of the X-Lock Accesso-
ry Mount, the locking mechanism is activated.
This causes the two opposing Clamping Tabs
to lock the accessory to the grinder. An audible
'click' in combination with the alignment of the
flat surface of the Accessory X-Lock Mounting
Hub with the Clamping Height Gages means
the accessory is firmly attached to the tool. To
remove the accessory, the X-Lock Release Lever
on the grinder gearhead is actuated, which will
release the Clamping Tabs, allowing the acces-
sory to be detached from the tool. (Fig. 3)
Basic X-Lock Operation
an Accessory's
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Fig. 2
Accessory
X-Lock
Mounting Hub
X-Lock
Accessory
Mount
Clamping
Height Gage
Clamping Tab
Base Clamping Tab
Fig. 3
Clamping
Height Gage