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Bosch GOP 185-LI Professional Cordless Multi-Cutter User Guide
A comprehensive user guide for the Bosch GOP 185-LI Professional cordless multi-cutter, covering safety instructions, tool assembly, operation, and maintenance.
Table of contents
Quick guide from the manual
The Bosch GOP 185-LI Professional is a cordless multi-cutter designed for sawing, cutting, sanding, and scraping various materials like wood, plastic, plaster, and non-ferrous metals. Important: Always remove the battery before performing any maintenance, changing tools, or transporting the device to prevent accidental activation.
Device Description
The tool features an on/off switch, a battery release button, a speed preselection thumbwheel, and an SDS lever for tool-free accessory changes. It includes a worklight for better visibility and supports dust extraction when used with the sanding plate.
Assembly and Operation
- Battery: Insert the charged battery into the holder until it clicks. To remove, press the release button.
- Tool Change: Open the SDS lever fully to eject the accessory. Place the new accessory on the tool holder, ensuring the bent part faces downwards, and press it firmly until it locks automatically.
- Depth Stop: Slide the depth stop over the tool holder onto the collar and lock it with the clamping lever.
- Sanding: Attach the sanding sheet to the sanding plate using the hook-and-loop system. Ensure the holes in the sheet align with the plate's holes for dust extraction.
- Operation: Slide the on/off switch forward to turn on the worklight, and further forward to start the tool. Use the thumbwheel to preselect the oscillation rate based on the material (higher for hard materials, lower for soft).
Safety and Maintenance
Always wear personal protective equipment, including eye protection. Keep the tool and ventilation slots clean for safe operation. Regularly clean Riff accessories with a wire brush. For repairs, contact an authorized Bosch service center.
Manufacturer information
Bosch
Practical help
Common problems
Tool shuts down automatically
Battery is flat or overheated. Switch off the tool, charge the battery, or let it cool down.
Reduced performance or tool jamming
Apply consistent, low contact pressure and move the tool back and forth.
No LED lights on battery indicator
The battery is defective and must be replaced.
Before use
- Ensure the battery is fully charged.
- Check that the accessory is securely locked in the tool holder.
- Verify the correct oscillation speed is set for the material.
- Ensure the work area is clean and well-lit.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (safety glasses, dust mask).
Specs in practice
- Rated voltage
- 18V DC, compatible with Bosch 18V Li-ion batteries.
- No-load speed (n₀)
- 10,000–20,000 min⁻¹, adjustable via the thumbwheel.
- Oscillation angle
- 1.7° to the left and right.
Model compatibility
- Compatible with Starlock and Starlock Plus accessories.
- Not compatible with Starlock Max accessories.
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