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Bosch GWS 18V-7 Cordless Angle Grinder User Manual

Quick guide for the Bosch GWS 18V-7 Cordless Angle Grinder, covering safety instructions, assembly, operation, and maintenance.

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This manual provides essential safety and operating instructions for the Bosch GWS 18V-7 Cordless Angle Grinder. Always read the full safety warnings before use. The tool is designed for cutting, brushing, and roughing metal, stone, plastic, and composite materials without water.

Bosch GWS 18V-7 Professional
Bosch GWS 18V-7 Professional

Safety Information

  • Always wear safety goggles.
  • Use the correct protective guard for the specific application (grinding vs. cutting).
  • Hold the power tool firmly with both hands and maintain a stable footing.
  • Check abrasive tools for damage before use; do not use damaged, out-of-round, or vibrating tools.
  • Remove the battery before any maintenance, tool changes, or transport to prevent accidental starting.

Assembly

Protective Guard: Place the guard (9) on the holder until the coding cams align. Press and hold the unlocking lever (1), press the guard onto the spindle collar, and rotate until it clicks into place.

Protective guard assembly steps
Protective guard assembly steps
Protective guard assembly
Protective guard assembly
Tool component overview
Tool component overview
Angle grinder with installed guard and side handle
Angle grinder with installed guard and side handle

Auxiliary Handle: Screw the auxiliary handle (7) or vibration-damping handle (8) into the gear head on the left or right side.

Fitting Abrasive Tools: Clean the grinding spindle (22) and all parts to be fitted. Press the spindle lock button (3) to lock the spindle. Secure the grinding/cutting disc using the mounting flange (12) and clamping nut (18) or quick-clamping nut (19).

Operation

Switching On/Off: Push the on/off switch (4) forward to start. To lock, press the front of the switch down until it clicks. To switch off, release the switch or press the back of the switch if locked.

Working Advice: For rough grinding, use a 30° to 40° angle for best results. Move the tool back and forth with moderate pressure. Always use the correct guard for the specific task.

Maintenance and Service

Keep the power tool and ventilation slots clean for safe operation. For repairs, contact Bosch after-sales service. Always remove the battery before transport or storage.

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Practical help

Common problems

Tool runs at full speed immediately after switching on.

Soft start and restart protection mechanisms have failed. Send the tool immediately to an authorized service center.

Battery charge indicator LEDs do not light up.

The battery is defective and must be replaced.

Quick-clamping nut is stuck.

Do not use pliers. Use the two-pin spanner to loosen it.

Before use

  • Check that the abrasive tool is correctly mounted and can rotate freely.
  • Perform a test run of at least 1 minute without load.
  • Ensure the battery is fully charged.
  • Verify that the correct protective guard is installed for the intended task.
  • Check that the auxiliary handle is securely attached.

Specs in practice

Rated no-load speed
11,000 min⁻¹, the maximum speed of the tool without load.
Grinding spindle thread
M10 or M14, depending on the specific model version.
Permitted ambient temperature
-20 to +50 °C for operation and storage.

Images and diagrams

  • Page 4: Overview of the tool components and assembly sequence for various accessories.
  • Page 14: Instructions for using the SDS-clic quick-clamping nut.
  • Page 15: Table of approved abrasive tools with dimensions and speed ratings.

Model compatibility

  • Use only recommended Li-ion batteries (GBA 18V... ≥ 4.0Ah or ProCORE18V...).
  • Use only recommended chargers (GAL 18..., GAX 18..., GAL 36...).
  • Do not use with a cut-off stand.

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