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Bosch GWS 18V-10 Professional Cordless Angle Grinder User Manual
Quick guide for the Bosch GWS 18V-10 Professional Cordless Angle Grinder, covering safety, assembly, operation, and maintenance.
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Quick guide from the manual
This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient operation of the Bosch GWS 18V-10 Professional Cordless Angle Grinder. Always follow the safety instructions provided in the full manual.
Safety Instructions
Always wear safety goggles. Use suitable detectors to find hidden supply lines. Do not touch grinding or cutting discs until they have cooled down. Secure the workpiece with clamping devices. Do not open the battery; there is a risk of short-circuiting. Protect the battery from heat, fire, water, and moisture.
Assembly
Remove the battery before any work on the tool. Use the appropriate protective guard for grinding or cutting. Attach the auxiliary handle (10) to the left or right of the machine head. For work with the rubber sanding pad or cup/disc brush, always mount the hand guard (20).
Operation
To start, push the on/off switch (6) forward. To lock, press the front of the switch down. To switch off, release the switch or press the back of the switch down. The tool features kickback stop, restart protection, and impact shutdown. The user interface (5) allows for speed preselection (on SC models) and status indication.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Remove the battery before maintenance or tool changes. Keep the tool and ventilation slots clean for safe operation.
Manufacturer information
Bosch
Practical help
Common problems
Tool does not start
Check battery charge status and ensure the battery is properly inserted.
Tool stops during operation
Check for overload, overheating, or triggered safety features (kickback, impact shutdown). Allow the tool to cool down or restart.
Battery charge indicator shows red
Battery is empty; replace or charge the battery.
Before use
- Ensure the grinding/cutting disc is correctly mounted and can rotate freely.
- Perform a test run of at least 1 minute without load.
- Check that the protective guard is securely attached and adjusted.
- Ensure the battery is fully charged.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (safety goggles, etc.).
Specs in practice
- Rated voltage
- 18V DC power supply.
- Max. grinding disc diameter
- Maximum size of disc that can be safely used (100mm, 115mm, 125mm, or 150mm depending on model).
- Bluetooth Low Energy Module
- Allows data and settings transfer between the tool and a mobile device.
Model compatibility
- Compatible with Bosch 18V Li-ion batteries (GBA 18V, ProCORE18V).
- Use only chargers recommended by Bosch.
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