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Charging the battery
Use only the chargers listed in the technical data. Only
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these chargers are matched to the lithium-ion battery of
your power tool.
Note: Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are supplied par-
tially charged according to international transport regula-
tions. To ensure full rechargeable battery capacity, fully
charge the rechargeable battery before using your tool for
the first time.
Inserting the Battery
Push the charged battery into the battery holder until it
clicks into place.
Removing the Battery
To remove the rechargeable battery, press the battery re-
lease button and pull the battery out. Do not use force to do
this.
Battery charge indicator on the power tool
(UniversalOrbit 18V-20)
The battery charge indicator on the power tool indicates the
state of charge of the battery or an overload for a few
seconds when the power tool is switched on.
LED
3 × continuous green light
2 × continuous green light
1 × continuous green light
1 × slowly flashing green light
The three LEDs in the battery charge indicator on the power
tool flash quickly when the temperature of the rechargeable
battery is outside the operating temperature range and/or
the overload protection has been triggered.
Choosing the Sanding Sheet
Select a sanding sheet with a grit suitable for how much material you want to remove. Bosch sanding sheets are suitable for
paint, wood and metal.
Use
Sanding down
– Coarse sanding work with a
(coarse sand-
high material removal rate
ing)
– Removing old paint
Preparing
– Light sanding
(intermediate
– Abrading surfaces for further
sanding)
processing later on
Fine sanding
– Intermediate paint sanding
– Abrading flaws in the paintwork
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Battery Charge Indicator on the Rechargeable
Battery
Note: Not all battery types have a battery charge indicator.
The LEDs on the battery charge indicator on the re-
chargeable battery indicate the state of charge of the bat-
tery. For safety reasons, it is only possible to check the char-
ging status when the power tool is at a standstill.
Press the button for the battery charge indicator on the re-
chargeable battery to show the state of charge. This is also
possible when the rechargeable battery is removed.
LEDs on rechargeable battery
4 × continuous green light
3 × continuous green light
2 × continuous green light
1 × continuous green light
1 × flashing green light
Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the
Battery
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Only store the battery within a temperature range of −20 to
50 °C. Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for
example.
State of charge
A significantly reduced operating time after charging indic-
≈ 75–100 %
ates that the battery has deteriorated and must be replaced.
≈ 40–75 %
Follow the instructions on correct disposal.
≈ 15–40 %
Assembly
≈ 0–15 %
Before carrying out any work on the power tool (e.g.
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maintenance, tool change etc.), remove the battery
from the power tool. There is risk of injury from uninten-
tionally pressing the on/off switch.
Application
– Sanding down old paint, varnish and filler
– Removing thin paint
– Pre-sanding rough, unplaned surfaces
– Sanding uneven surfaces to make them
even
– Removing marks left by coarse sanding
– Repairing surfaces before applying paint or
varnish
– Removing fibres from the surface
– Fine sanding before staining
– Abrading primer before painting
State of charge
≈ 75–100 %
≈ 50–75 %
≈ 25–50 %
≈ 5–25 %
≈ 0–5 %
Grit
Extra
40
coarse
Coarse
60
Medium
80
Fine
120
Very fine
180
Extra fine 240
Bosch Power Tools