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GWS18V-13C

GWS18V-13P

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and speciﬁcations provid-

ed with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result

in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or

battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1. Work area safety

a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

or dark areas invite accidents.

b. Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of

ﬂammable liquids, gases or dust. Power

tools create sparks which may ignite the dust

or fumes.

c. Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can

cause you to lose control.

2. Electrical safety

a. Power tool plugs must match the out-

let. Never modify the plug in any way. Do

not use any adapter plugs with earthed

(grounded) power tools. Unmodiﬁed plugs

and matching outlets will reduce risk of elec-

tric shock.

b. Avoid body contact with earthed or ground-

ed surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, rang-

es and refrigerators. There is an increased

risk of electric shock if your body is earthed

or grounded.

c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shock.

d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord

for carrying, pulling or unplugging the

power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,

sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or

entangled cords increase the risk of electric

shock.

e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use

an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduc-

es the risk of electric shock.

f. If operating a power tool in a damp location

is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of

an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

3. Personal safety

a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and

use common sense when operating a power

tool. Do not use a power tool while you are

tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs, alco-

hol or medication. A moment of inattention

while operating power tools may result in se-

rious personal injury.

Safety Symbols

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word.

Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

!

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential

personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this

symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in minor or moderate injury.

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b. Use personal protective equipment. Always

wear eye protection. Protective equipment

such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,

hard hat, or hearing protection used for ap-

propriate conditions will reduce personal

injuries.

c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the oﬀ-position before connect-

ing to power source and / or battery pack,

picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying

power tools with your ﬁnger on the switch or

energizing power tools that have the switch

on invites accidents.

d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key

left attached to a rotating part of the power

tool may result in personal injury.

e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. This enables better

control of the power tool in unexpected situ-

ations.

f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-

ing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing

away from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving

parts.

g. If devices are provided for the connection

of dust extraction and collection facilities,

ensure these are connected and properly

used. Use of dust collection can reduce

dust-related hazards.

h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent

use of tools allow you to become compla-

cent and ignore tool safety principles. A

careless action can cause severe injury with-

in a fraction of a second.

4. Power tool use and care

a. Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-

rect power tool for your application. The

correct power tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b. Do not use the power tool if the switch

does not turn it on and oﬀ. Any power tool

that cannot be controlled with the switch is

dangerous and must be repaired.

c. Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or remove the battery pack, if detach-

able, from the power tool before making

any adjustments, changing accessories, or

storing power tools. Such preventive safe-

ty measures reduce the risk of starting the

power tool accidentally.

d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfamil-

iar with the power tool or these instructions

to operate the power tool. Power tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e. Maintain power tools and accessories.

Check for misalignment or binding of mov-

ing parts, breakage of parts and any other

condition that may aﬀect the power tool’s

operation. If damaged, have the power tool

repaired before use. Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Prop-

erly maintained cutting tools with sharp

cutting edges are less likely to bind and are

easier to control.

g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool

bits etc. in accordance with these instruc-

tions, taking into account the working con-

ditions and the work to be performed. Use

of the power tool for operations diﬀerent

from those intended could result in a haz-

ardous situation.

h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,

clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery

handles and grasping surfaces do not allow

for safe handling and control of the tool in

unexpected situations.

5. Battery tool use and care

a. Recharge only with the charger speciﬁed

by the manufacturer. A charger that is suit-

able for one type of battery pack may create

a risk of ﬁre when used with another battery

pack.

b. Use power tools only with speciﬁcally des-

ignated battery packs. Use of any other bat-

tery packs may create a risk of injury and ﬁre.

c. When battery pack is not in use, keep it

away from other metal objects like paper

clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other

small metal objects that can make a con-

nection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may

cause burns or a ﬁre.

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d. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be

ejected from the battery, avoid contact. If

contact accidentally occurs, ﬂush with wa-

ter. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek

medical help. Liquid ejected from the bat-

tery may cause irritation or burns.

e. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is

damaged or modiﬁed. Damaged or modiﬁed

batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior

resulting in ﬁre, explosion or risk of injury.

f. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to ﬁre

or excessive temperature. Exposure to ﬁre

or temperature above 265 °F may cause ex-

plosion.

g. Follow all charging instructions and do not

charge the battery pack or tool outside the

temperature range speciﬁed in the instruc-

tions. Charging improperly or at tempera-

tures outside the speciﬁed range may dam-

age the battery and increase the risk of ﬁre.

6. Service

a. Have your power tool serviced by a quali-

ﬁed repair person using only identical re-

placement parts. This will ensure that the

safety of the power tool is maintained.

b. Never service damaged battery packs. Ser-

vice of battery packs should only be per-

formed by the manufacturer or authorized

service providers.

Safety Warnings Common for Grind-

ing, Sanding, Wire Brushing, and

Abrasive Cutting-Oﬀ Operations:

a. This power tool is intended to function as a

grinder, sander, wire brush or cut-oﬀ tool.

Read all safety warnings, instructions, il-

lustrations and speciﬁcations provided

with this power tool. Failure to follow all in-

structions listed below may result in electric

shock, ﬁre and/or serious injury.

b. Operations such as polishing are not rec-

ommended to be performed with this pow-

er tool. Operations for which the power tool

was not designed may create a hazard and

cause personal injury.

c. Do not use accessories which are not spe-

ciﬁcally designed and recommended by the

tool manufacturer. Just because the acces-

sory can be attached to your power tool, it

does not assure safe operation.

d. The rated speed of the accessory must

be at least equal to the maximum speed

marked on the power tool. Accessories run-

ning faster than their rated speed can break

and ﬂy apart.

e. The outside diameter and the thickness of

your accessory must be within the capacity

rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized

accessories cannot be adequately guarded

or controlled.

f. Threaded mounting of accessories must

match the grinder spindle thread. for ac-

cessories mounted by ﬂanges, the arbour

hole of the accessory must ﬁt the locating

diameter of the ﬂange. Accessories that do

not match the mounting hardware of the

power tool will run out of balance, vibrate

excessively and may cause loss of control.

g. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before

each use inspect the accessory such as

abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, back-

ing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire

brush for loose or cracked wires. If power

tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for

damage or install an undamaged acces-

sory. After inspecting and installing an ac-

cessory, position yourself and bystanders

away from the plane of the rotating acces-

sory and run the power tool at maximum

no-load speed for one minute. Damaged

accessories will normally break apart during

this test time.

h. Wear personal protective equipment. De-

pending on application, use face shield,

safety goggles or safety glasses. As ap-

propriate, wear dust mask, hearing protec-

tors, gloves and workshop apron capable of

stopping small abrasive or workpiece frag-

Safety Rules for Grinders

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Safety Rules for Grinders

ments. The eye protection must be capable

of stopping ﬂying debris generated by vari-

ous operations. The dust mask or respirator

must be capable of ﬁltrating particles gener-

ated by your operation. Prolonged exposure

to high intensity noise may cause hearing

loss.

i. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from

work area. Anyone entering the work area

must wear personal protective equipment.

Fragments of workpiece or of a broken ac-

cessory may ﬂy away and cause injury be-

yond immediate area of operation.

j. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping

surfaces only, when performing an opera-

tion where the cutting accessory may con-

tact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory con-

tacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal

parts of the power tool “live” and could give

the operator an electric shock.

k. Never lay the power tool down until the ac-

cessory has come to a complete stop. The

spinning accessory may grab the surface and

pull the power tool out of your control.

l. Do not run the power tool while carrying

it at your side. Accidental contact with the

spinning accessory could snag your clothing,

pulling the accessory into your body.

m. Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.

The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the

housing and excessive accumulation of pow-

dered metal may cause electrical hazards.

n. Do not operate the power tool near ﬂam-

mable materials. Sparks could ignite these

materials.

o. Do not use accessories that require liquid

coolants. Using water or other liquid cool-

ants may result in electrocution or shock.

Kickback and Related Warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or

snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush

or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging

causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory

which in turn causes the uncontrolled power

tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the

accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding.

For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or

pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel

that is entering into the pinch point can dig into

the surface of the material causing the wheel to

climb out or kickout. The wheel may either jump

toward or away from the operator, depending on

direction of the wheel’s movement at the point

of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break un-

der these conditions.

Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/

or incorrect operating procedures or conditions

and can be avoided by taking proper precau-

tions as given below.

a. Maintain a ﬁrm grip on the power tool and

position your body and arm to allow you

to resist kickback forces. Always use aux-

iliary handle, if provided, for maximum con-

trol over kickback or torque reaction during

start-up. The operator can control torque re-

actions or kickback forces, if proper precau-

tions are taken.

b. Never place your hand near the rotating ac-

cessory. Accessory may kickback over your

hand.

c. Do not position your body in the area where

power tool will move if kickback occurs.

Kickback will propel the tool in direction op-

posite to the wheel’s movement at the point

of snagging.

d. Use special care when working corners,

sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snag-

ging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or

bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotat-

ing accessory and cause loss of control or

kickback.

e. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving

blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades

create frequent kickback and loss of control.

Safety Warnings Speciﬁc for

Grinding and Abrasive Cutting-Oﬀ

Operations:

a. Use only wheel types that are recom-

mended for your power tool and the spe-

ciﬁc guard designed for the selected wheel.

Wheels for which the power tool was not de-

signed cannot be adequately guarded and

are unsafe.

b. The grinding surface of center depressed

wheels must be mounted below the plane

of the guard lip. An improperly mounted

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Safety Rules for Grinders

wheel that projects through the plane of the

guard lip cannot be adequately protected.

c. The guard must be securely attached to

the power tool and positioned for maxi-

mum safety, so the least amount of wheel

is exposed towards the operator. The guard

helps to protect operator from broken wheel

fragments, accidental contact with wheel

and sparks that could ignite clothing.

d. Wheels must be used only for recommend-

ed applications. For example: do not grind

with the side of cut-oﬀ wheel. Abrasive cut-

oﬀ wheels are intended for peripheral grind-

ing, side forces applied to these wheels may

cause them to shatter.

e. Always use undamaged wheel ﬂanges that

are of correct size and shape for your se-

lected wheel. Proper wheel ﬂanges support

the wheel thus reducing the possibility of

wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-oﬀ wheels

may be diﬀerent from grinding wheel ﬂang-

es.

f. Do not use worn down wheels from larger

power tools. Wheel intended for larger pow-

er tool is not suitable for the higher speed of

a smaller tool and may burst.

Additional Safety Warnings Speciﬁc

for Abrasive Cutting-Oﬀ Operations:

a. Do not “jam” the cut-oﬀ wheel or apply ex-

cessive pressure. Do not attempt to make

an excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the

wheel increases the loading and susceptibil-

ity to twisting or binding of the wheel in the

cut and the possibility of kickback or wheel

breakage.

b. Do not position your body in line with and

behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel,

at the point of operation, is moving away

from your body, the possible kickback may

propel the spinning wheel and the power

tool directly at you.

c. When wheel is binding or when interrupt-

ing a cut for any reason, switch oﬀ the pow-

er tool and hold the power tool motionless

until the wheel comes to a complete stop.

Never attempt to remove the cut-oﬀ wheel

from the cut while the wheel is in motion

otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate

and take corrective action to eliminate the

cause of wheel binding.

d. Do not restart the cutting operation in the

workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed

and carefully reenter the cut. The wheel may

bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is

restarted in the workpiece.

e. Support panels or any oversized workpiece

to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and

kickback. Large workpieces tend to sag

under their own weight. Supports must be

placed under the workpiece near the line of

cut and near the edge of the workpiece on

both sides of the wheel.

f. Use extra caution when making a “pocket

cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.

The protruding wheel may cut gas or water

pipes, electrical wiring or objects that can

cause kickback.

g. Do not use type 1 abrasive wheels designed

for straight grinding.

h. Do not attempt to cut large stock or sheets

of metal as this machine is not designed to

be a dedicated cut-oﬀ machine.

Safety Warnings Speciﬁc for

Sanding Operations:

a. Do not use excessively oversized sanding

disc paper. Follow manufacturer’s recom-

mendations, when selecting sanding paper.

Larger sanding paper extending beyond the

sanding pad presents a laceration hazard

and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc

or kickback.

Safety Warnings Speciﬁc for Wire

Brushing Operations:

a. Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by

the brush even during ordinary operation.

Do not overstress the wires by applying ex-

cessive load to the brush. The wire bristles

can easily penetrate light clothing and/or

skin.

b. If the use of a guard is recommended for

wire brushing, do not allow any interfer-

ence of the wire wheel or brush with the

guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in

diameter due to work load and centrifugal

forces.

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page headingAdditional Safety Warnings

Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power

supply. While the tool may appear to work, the

electrical components of the AC rated tool are

likely to fail and create a hazard to the operator.

Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and

grease. Slippery hands cannot safely control the

power tool.

Use clamps or other practical way to secure

and support the workpiece to a stable plat-

form. Holding the work by hand or against your

body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for

your tool. When cleaning a tool be careful not

to disassemble any portion of the tool since

internal wires may be misplaced or pinched or

safety guard return springs may be improperly

mounted. Certain cleaning agents such as gaso-

line, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may

damage plastic parts.

Do not use vacuum or other dust collection

system when cutting metal. Sparks from metal

cutting can cause ﬁre in the collector.

Some dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding,

drilling, and other construction activities con-

tains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Some ex-

amples of these chemicals are:

• Leadfromlead-basedpaints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement

and other masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-

treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depend-

ing on how often you do this type of work. To

reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work

in a well ventilated area, and work with ap-

proved safety equipment, such as those dust

masks that are specially designed to ﬁlter out

microscopic particles.

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Symbols

Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn

their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and

safer.

Symbol Designation/Explanation

V Volts (voltage)

A Amperes (current)

Hz Hertz (frequency, cycles per second)

W Watt (power)

kg Kilograms (weight)

min Minutes (time)

s Seconds (time)

⌀Diameter (size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.)

n0No load speed (rotational speed, at no load)

n Rated speed (Maximum attainable speed)

.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute (revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

orbits etc. per minute)

0 Oﬀ position (zero speed, zero torque...)

1, 2, 3, ...

I, II, III,

Selector settings (speed, torque or position settings. Higher number means

greater speed)

Inﬁnitely variable selector with oﬀ (speed is increasing from 0 setting)

Arrow (action in the direction of arrow)

Type or a characteristic of current

Designates Double Insulated Construction tools

Grounding terminal

Alerts user to warning messages

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Symbols

Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn

their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and

safer.

Symbol Designation/Explanation

Alerts user to read manual.

Alerts user to wear eye protection.

Alerts user to wear respiratory protection.

Alerts user to wear hearing protection.

Alerts user to wear eye, respiratory, and hearing protection.

Alerts user to hold tool with both hands.

The protective guard must not be used for cutting. With a suitable adapter, the

protective guard can also be used for cutting.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories,

to United States and Canadian Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards

Association.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards

Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing

Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.

Designates Li-ion battery recycling program.

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Getting to Know Your Product

(1) (2a)

(3a)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(1) Spindle Lock

(2a) Side Switch

(3a) Connectivity Module Compartment

(4) Battery Pack

(5) Battery Pack Release Button

(6) Hand Shield*

(7) Vibration Control Side Handle

(8) Type 27 Wheel Guard

(9) Quick-Clamping Nut

(10) Grinding Wheel*

(11) Guard Release Lever

(12) Type 41/1A Cutting Guard*

*sold separately

Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any assembly, adjustments

or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the tool accidentally.

GWS18V-13C Cordless Angle Grinder with Side Switch

Fig. 1

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(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(4)

(5)

(2b)

(1)

(11) (3b)

(12)

Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any assembly, adjustments

or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the tool accidentally.

GWS18V-13P Cordless Angle Grinder with Paddle Switch

Fig. 2

(1) Spindle Lock

(2b) Paddle Switch

(3b) “Lock-Oﬀ” Switch Release Lever

(4) Battery Pack

(5) Battery Pack Release Button

(6) Hand Shield*

(7) Vibration Control Side Handle

(8) Type 27 Wheel Guard

(9) Quick-Clamping Nut

(10) Grinding Wheel*

(11) Guard Release Lever

(12) Type 41/1A Cutting Guard*

*sold separately

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Model Number GWS18V-13C GWS18V-13P

Battery 18V (Bosch or

AMPShareSeries)

18V (Bosch or

AMPShareSeries)

Rated speed n 8,500/min n 8,500/min

Switch Type Side Paddle

Run-Down Brake Included Included

Connectivity Module Sold separately N/A

Spindle thread 5/8”-11 UNC 5/8”-11 UNC

Max. spindle length 9/16” (14,3 mm) 9/16” (14,3 mm)

Max.Type 27 grinding wheel ⌀ 6” (150 mm) 6” (150 mm)

Type 27 grinding wheel thickness 0.25” (6mm) 0.25” (6mm)

Max.Type 41/1A, 27A cutting wheel ⌀ 6” (150 mm) 6” (150 mm)

Max. ﬂap disc ⌀ 6” (150 mm) 6” (150 mm)

Max. sanding disc ⌀ 6” (150 mm) 6” (150 mm)

Max. wire wheel ⌀ 6” (150 mm) 6” (150 mm)

Max. wire cup brush ⌀ 3” (76 mm) 3” (76 mm)

Specifications

Model Number GWS18V-13C GWS18V-13P

Metal Grinding (Type 27) X X

Metal Grinding (Type 11) N N

Metal Cutting (Type 41/1A) O O

Concrete Surfacing O O

Concrete/Masonry Cutting O O

Sanding O O

Wire Brushing (Wheel) X X

Wire Brushing (Cup) O O

X = Tool is provided with attachments to perform this application.

O = Tool can use optional attachments to perform this application.

N = Tool is not capable of this application.

Accessory speed rating must be equal to or greater than the tool’s speed rating. Do not exceed the

recommended wheel diameter.

Do not use Type 11 abrasive (cup) wheels with this tool. This tool is not designed for use with type

11 (cup) abrasive grinding wheels.

Battery Packs / Chargers:

Please refer to the battery/charger list, included with your tool.

NOTE: For tool speciﬁcations refer to the nameplate on your tool.

Applications

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Functional Descriptions

Kickback Control:

The electronics in the power tool detects situ-

ations where the wheel or accessory may be at

risk to bind. The electronics prevents further

rotation of the drive spindle by switching the

power tool oﬀ (it does not prevent kickback). To

resume operation, turn on/oﬀ switch to the oﬀ

position, then restart tool.

Constant Response Circuitry:

Helps maintain near constant RPMs between

no-load and load conditions.

Soft Start:

Helps reduce stress on the motor that occurs

from a high torque start. Helps bring accessory

smoothly up to speed.

Automatic Restart Protection:

Helps prevent accidental startups after power

has been interrupted, e.g. the tool was un-

plugged with the switch locked in the on posi-

tion. To resume operation, turn on/oﬀ switch to

the oﬀ position, then restart the tool.

Overload Protection:

Helps protect tool from excessive heat that may

damage motor. If tool stops or slows during op-

eration, allow motor to cool for 30 seconds by

running no-load. If the overload protection stops

the tool repeatedly, excessive force is causing

the tool to overload. Stop excessive force and

readjust work piece to reduce force applied.

Drop Control:

The power tool is equipped with sensors that

detect impact to the grinder. The tool will turn

oﬀ if it is dropped on most hard surfaces from

height greater than one foot, or hit with force ap-

proximately equivalent to more than a one foot

drop. After any impact or activation of the shut

oﬀ feature, always inspect the grinder and the

battery for signs of damage and do not use the

tool or the battery if any damage is suspected.

Let the grinder accessory

come to a complete stop be-

fore setting the tool down. The brake action of

this grinder is not intended as a safety feature.

Using the appropriate guard when operating the

grinder is your best protection against uninten-

tional contact with a spinning accessory. Unin-

tended contact with a rotating accessory can

cause property damage and\or personal injury.

Know the charge state of

your battery. The electric

braking action is initiated ONLY by the release

of the trigger switch and in a tool that has pow-

er available. When electrical power is lost due

to a discharged battery or other causes, the

electric brake will not operate and the motor

will gradually slow down. Unexpected run down

time may cause property damage and/or per-

sonal injury.

Your grinder is equipped with an automatic elec-

tric brake which is designed to rapidly stop the

accessory from spinning after you release the

trigger switch. This feature helps improve job-

site productivity.

Braking starts once the power is turned oﬀ. The

brake requires a charged battery to function.

Stopping time will vary depending on, among

other factors, accessory used, and number of

actuations. The electric brake of your grinder

has been designed for a high degree of reliabil-

ity, but unexpected circumstances such as con-

tamination or failure of the motor’s components

can cause the brake to not activate. If the tool

operates but the brake does not consistently

stop the accessory, DO NOT use the grinder and

have it serviced by a Bosch Factory Service Cen-

ter or Bosch authorized service facility.

Brake Operation

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page headingAssembly

Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any assembly, adjustments

or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the tool accidentally.

Wheel Guard Installation

Wheel guard must be at-

tached when using disc

grinding or cutting wheels. Always keep wheel

guard be tween you and your work while grind-

ing or cutting.

TO ATTACH WHEEL GUARD

Disconnect battery pack from tool.

Press and hold the Release Lever (Fig. 3, 11),

and place the guard on the guard mounting

ﬂange until the guard’s keys line up with the

notches in the spindle collar (Fig. 3A).

Press the guard onto the guard mounting ﬂange

until the shoulder of the guard is seated against

the ﬂange of the tool, and turn the guard until it

can clearly be heard to engage.

Adjust the position of the guard to the require-

ments of the work process. For this, press the

release lever upward and turn the guard until it

clicks into place then adjust as needed.

• Always adjust the guard in such a manner that

all 3 red cams of release lever engage into the

corresponding notches of the guard (Fig. 3B).

• Adjust the guard in such a manner that spark-

ing is prevented in the direction of the opera-

tor.

• The guard should turn only upon actuation of

the release lever! Otherwise the tool may not

continue to be used under any circumstances

and must be taken to an after-sales service

agent.

Note: The encoding keys on the guard ensure

that only a guard that ﬁts the tool type can be

mounted.

TO REMOVE GUARD

Press release lever, rotate guard until the keys

on guard line up with the notches on the guard

mounting ﬂange, and lift guard oﬀ the guard

mounting ﬂange (Fig. 3).

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Fig. 3

Keys

Guard

Mounting

Flange

A B

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Assembly

Inserting the Bluetooth

Connectivity Tool Module

(GWS18V-13C)

Read the corresponding operating instructions

for information about the Bluetooth® Connectiv-

ity Tool Module.

Vibration Control Side Handle

The side handle is used to control and balance

the tool. The handle must be thread ed into the

front housing on either side of the tool, depend-

ing on per sonal preference and comfort. Use the

side handle for safe control and ease of opera-

tion (Fig. 1, 2).

Hand Shield (sold separately)

The hand guard is to be used with backing pads,

sanding discs and wire brushes to keep ﬁngers

and hand away from work surface, sharp edges,

burrs and debris. When using the optional hand

guard accessory insert side handle through hole

in guard and then thread into housing (Fig. 1, 2).

Ensure that hand guard is positioned between

hand and backing pad, sanding disc or wire

brush.

Quick-Clamping Nut

Only use accessories with

Maximum Safe Operating

Speed rated at least equal to the maximum

speed marked on the power tool. This speed is

based on the strength of the wheel. It is not

meant to imply a best or most eﬃcient operating

speed. Do not exceed the Maximum Safe Oper-

ating Speed.

Use the quick-clamping nut to secure the grind-

ing/cutting disc without the need for additional

tools. Only use the quick-clamping nut for grind-

ing/cutting discs up to a maximum diameter of

6”.

• The quick-clamping nut may be used only for

grinding or cutting discs.

• Only use quick-clamping nuts that are in

good working order and not damaged.

• When screwing on, make sure that the print-

ed side of the quick-clamping nut is not fac-

ing the grinding disc.

Press the spindle

lock button to lock

the grinding spindle.

To tighten the quick-

clamping nut, lift the

fold-up bar and turn

the quick-clamping nut

ﬁrmly clockwise. Then

push down the fold-up

bar to secure the quick-

clamping nut. It is not

suﬃcient to tighten the

disc along the edge.

A properly secured,

undamaged quick-

clamping nut can be

removed by hand. To

do this, lift the fold-up

bar and turn the quick-

clamping nut ﬁrmly

anticlockwise, Fig 8.

If the quick-clamping

nut is stuck, do not at-

tempt to loosen it with

a tool – always use a

two pin spanner.

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page headingAssembly

Lock Nut and Backing Flange

Your tool is equipped with a threaded spindle

for mounting ac ces sories. Always use the sup-

plied quick-clamping nut or the original BOSCH

lock nut (which you can buy separately), and

backing ﬂange, that has the same thread size as

the spindle. Backing ﬂange is keyed to output

shaft (Fig. 4). If you use the original lock nut,

always make sure that the lock nut is tightened

correctly with the supplied wrench.

Disc Grinding Wheel Assembly

Do not use accessories that

run eccentrically. The tool

will vibrate excessively and may cause loss of

control and the accessory may burst.

TO ATTACH GRINDING WHEEL

1. Disconnect battery pack from tool.

2. Be sure that Type 27 Wheel Guard (Fig. 4, 8)

is in place for grinding.

3. Place backing ﬂange and grinding wheel on

the spindle. Make sure the backing ﬂange

locks into the base of the spindle.

4. Thread on the Quick-Clamping Nut (Fig. 4, 9)

and tighten nut using the fold-up bar, while

holding the spindle lock.

TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure.

WHEN USING SPIN-ON WHEELS

Follow steps 1 & 2, then thread wheel directly

onto spindle without using the supplied ﬂanges.

Always make sure that the spin-on wheel is tight-

ened correctly with an open-end wrench (not

supplied).

TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure.

All parts of a spin-on wheel must be within lip of

grinding guard (Fig. 5). If spin-on wheel is past

lip of guard, do not use that wheel as it does not

ﬁt on this grinder.

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Fig. 4

Spindle

Backing

Flange

Lock Nut

(sold separately)

Spindle

Backing

Flange

Type 27 Spin-On

Grinding Wheel

Type 27

Grinding Wheel

Type 27

Grinding Wheel

Lock Nut

(sold separately)

Fig. 5

Spin-On WheelLip of Guard

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Assembly

Abrasive TYPE 41/1A and 27A/42

Wheel Assembly

Always use Type 41/1A pro-

tection guard for cutting.

Using the optional Type 41/1A wheel guard, it

is possible to perform limited cutting on small

stock such as metal tubes, piping or rebar.

Do not attempt to cut large stock or sheets of

metal as this tool is not designed to be a dedi-

cated cutting tool.

1. Disconnect battery pack from tool.

2. Be sure that Type 41/1A Wheel Guard (Fig. 6,

12) is in place for cutting.

3. When using mounting wheels, thread back-

ing ﬂange onto spindle, then place wheel on

the spindle.

4. Thread on the Quick-Clamping Nut (Fig. 6, 9)

and tighten nut using the fold-up bar, while

holding the spindle lock.

TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure.

Type 1 Abrasive Straight

Grinding Wheels

Do not use Type 1 abrasive

wheels designed for

straight/die grinding. This tool is not designed

for use with Type 1 abrasive straight/die grind-

ing wheels.

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Fig. 6

Spindle

Backing

Flange

Spindle

Backing

Flange

Type 27A/42

Cutoﬀ Wheel

Type 41/1A

Cutting Wheel

Type 27A/42

Cutoﬀ Wheel

Lock Nut

(sold separately)

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Assembly

Sanding Accessories Assembly

BACKING PAD

Before attaching a backing

pad be sure its maximum

safe operating speed is not exceeded by the

nameplate speed of the tool.

Wheel guard may not be

used for most sanding oper-

ations. Always reinstall wheel guard when con-

verting back to grinding operations.

Do not use the Quick-Clamp-

ing Nut with backing pad for

sanding accessories.

TO INSTALL BACKING PAD AND SANDING

DISC (Not Included)

Disconnect battery pack from tool.

Attach Hand Shield (Fig. 1 & 2, 6). Set the tool

on its top side (spindle up). Place the rubber

backing pad onto the spindle shaft. Center the

sanding disc on top of the backing pad. Insert

the lock nut through the disc and thread onto

the spindle as far as you can with your ﬁngers.

Press in the spindle lock, then tighten the back-

ing pad securely with lock nut wrench (Fig. 7).

TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure.

WIRE CUP BRUSH ASSEMBLY

Disconnect tool from the power supply. Attach

Hand Shield (Fig. 1 & 2, 6). Wire cup brushes are

equipped with their own threaded hub, simply

thread on to spindle. Be sure to seat against

shoulder before turning tool “ON”.

TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure.

WIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Disconnect tool from the power supply. Install

Type 27 Wheel Guard (Fig. 8, 8). Wire wheels

are equipped with their own threaded hub, sim-

ply thread on to spindle. Be sure to seat against

shoulder before turning tool “ON”.

TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure.

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Fig. 7

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Fig. 8

Spindle

Backing

Pad

(sold

separately)

Sanding

Disc

Lock Nut

(sold separately)

Wire Cup Brush

Spindle

Wire Wheel

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Concrete Dust Extraction

Attachment for Surfacing

Grinding Assembly

A type 27 grinding wheel

guard may not be used for

all tool operations. Do not discard guard when

not in use. Always reinstall wheel guard when

converting back to grinding operations.

Dust Extraction Attachment

is not a guard, do not use

with bonded abrasive wheels. Dust extraction

attachment may not protect operator in the

event of a wheel burst.

TO INSTALL CONCRETE DUST EXTRACTION

ATTACHMENT (FIG. 9)

1. Unplug tool from power source.

2. Position appropriate attachment on spindle

neck with dust port pointing away from tool

body.

3. Rotate attachment clockwise 90º until guard

clicks in place.

4. Adjust attachment by depressing guard re-

lease button and rotate to desired position.

5. Allow guard release button to click in place.

6. Place the backing ﬂange on the spindle.

7. Place the diamond cup wheel onto the spin-

dle and align with the ﬂange.

8. Thread the lock nut onto the spindle with the

lock nut relief facing the accessory.

9. Tighten lock nut with supplied lock nut

wrench while holding spindle lock.

When using spin on wheels, follow steps 1 - 5,

then thread wheel directly onto spindle without

using the supplied ﬂanges.

TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure.

Fig. 9

Concrete Dust

Extraction

Attachment

Spindle

Neck

Wheel

Guard

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Assembly

Masonry Cutting Guard Assembly

A type 27 grinding wheel

guard may not be used for

all tool operations. Do not discard guard when

not in use. Always reinstall wheel guard when

converting back to grinding operations.

To improve ergonomics of your grinder when

cutting masonry, gearbox must be rotated rela-

tive to the position of the switch as the tool was

assembled at the factory.

ROTATE GEARBOX (Fig. 10)

1. Unplug tool from power source.

2. Completely unscrew the four screws be-

tween the gear housing and motor body.

3. Rotate gear housing to the proper orientation

without removing motor from the housing.

a. For the Slide Switch models (Fig. 11, 2a),

rotate gear housing 180 degrees, so the

Side Switch (2a) is 90 degrees from the

X-Lock Accessory Mount.

b. For the Paddle Switch models (Fig. 11,

2b), rotate gear housing 90 degrees, so

the Paddle Switch (2b) is facing the work

piece.

4. Screw in and tighten the four screws you re-

moved.

5. The screw holding the Guard Release Lever

(11) is longer than the other screws, this

long screw must stay with the Guard Release

Lever when re-attaching gear housing for the

quick release button to operate properly.

6. Attach proper dust collection guard with

foot and accessory.

INSTALLING MASONRY TYPE 1

CUTTING GUARD

1. Use tool adjusted as show in ﬁgures 10 and 11.

2. Unplug tool from power source.

3. Unscrew and remove side handle.

4. Slide dust extraction guard on spindle neck.

5. Rotate attachment until stability bracket and

hole for side handled are aligned.

6. Screw in side handle to secure stability brack-

et between the tool housing and handle.

7. Adjust guard to desired depth of cut.

TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure.

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Fig. 10

4x

Fig. 11

Spring

(x3)

180

Degress

180

Degress

(2a)

(2b)

(under

tool)

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