Bosch 1295DP, 1295DH, 1295DVS User Manual
Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
y seguridad
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1295D
1295DP
1295DH
1295DVS
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Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
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.
Keep by-standers, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
Double Insulated tools are equipped with
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do
not change the plug in any way. Double
Insulation eliminates the need for the
three wire grounded power cord and
grounded power supply system. Before
plugging in the tool, be certain the outlet
voltage supplied is within the voltage marked
on the nameplate. Do not use “AC only”
rated tools with a DC power supply.
Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased
risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded. If operating the power tool in
damp locations is unavoidable, a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter must be used to
supply the power to your tool. Electrician’s
rubber gloves and footwear will further
enhance your personal safety.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord to carry the tools or pull the plug
from an outlet. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Refer to “Recommended sizes of Extension
Cords” in the Accessory section of this
manual.
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is “OFF” before plugging in. Carrying tools
with your finger on the switch or plugging in
tools that have the switch “ON” invites
accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool “ON”. A wrench or
a key that is left attached to a rotating part
of the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand
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WARNING
Power Tool Safety Rules
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Safety Rules for Orbital Sanders
or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which
it is designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
“ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.Store
idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control. Any
alteration or modification is a misuse and
may result in a dangerous condition.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
a periodic maintenance schedule for your
tool.
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool,
may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk
of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
plastic parts.
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool “live”
and shock the operator.
Unplug the sander before changing
accessories. Accidental start-ups may
occur if sander is plugged in while changing
an accessory.
If your tool is equipped with a dust bag,
empty it frequently and after completion
of sanding. Be extremely careful of dust
disposal, materials in fine particle form may
be explosive. Do not throw sanding dust on
an open fire. Spontaneous combustion, may
in time, result from mixture of oil or water
with dust particles.
Always wear eye protection and a dust
mask for dusty applications and when
sanding overhead. Sanding particles can
be absorbed by your eyes and inhaled easily
and may cause health complications.
Do not wet sand with this sander. Liquids
entering the motor housing are an electrical
shock hazard.
Do not use PSA pad on random orbit
sanders whose speed exceeds
12,000/min. Exceeding the maximum
operating speed of pad may cause pad to
rupture or fly apart during use, striking user
or bystanders.
Do not use sandpaper intended for larger
sanding pads. Larger sandpaper will extend
beyond the sanding pad causing snagging,
tearing of the paper or kick-back. Extra
paper extending beyond the sanding pad
can also cause serious lacerations.
Be aware of the location and setting of
the Switch “Lock-ON” Button. If the switch
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is locked “ON”, be ready for emergency
situations to switch it “OFF”, by first pulling
the trigger then immediately releasing it
without pressing the "Lock-ON" button.
Clamp or secure workpiece when
sanding. Clamping the workpiece prevents
it from being ejected from under the sander
and leaves both hands to control the tool.
Keep the cord away from the spinning
pad and sandpaper. The cord can become
entangled with the pad.
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples 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,
depending 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 approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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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 Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
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.
n
0
No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc. per minute
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.
I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed
Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
Symbols
0
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed to
Canadian Standards by
Underwriters Laboratories.
T
his symbol
designates
that
this tool
complies
to NOM
Mexican
Standards.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories,
and listed to Canadian
Standards by Underwriters
Laboratories.
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Functional Description and Specifications
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
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NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.
ALL BACKING PADS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE
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MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
Pad diameter 5" (125mm)
Abrasive diameter 5" (125mm)
DAMPER RING
BACKING PAD
ABRASIVE DISC
SCREW
SWITCH
CORD
DUST
CANISTER
ADAPTER
VENTILATION
OPENINGS
VENTILATION OPENINGS
MOTOR
HOUSING
LOCATING
BUMP
LOCATING BUMP
Random Orbit Sander
To prevent possible swirl marks. Do not start the tool on the workpiece.
Always run the tool for at least one minute before operation. This allows the
tool to reach full speed.
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CAUTION
RELEASE TABS
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
(Model 1295DVS only)
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Operating Instructions
ROCKER “ON/OFF” SWITCH
(Models 1295D, 1295DP, & 1295DVS)
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" depress the
upper portion of the dust-protected switch to
the number “1” position.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF": depress the
lower portion of the switch to the number “0”
position.
THREE-POSITION ROCKER SWITCH WITH
SWIFTSAND™ SETTING
(Model 1295DH only)
Your tool is equipped with a three-position
switch which allows normal surface finishing
or faster stock removal with the SwiftSand™
option.
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" for normal
finishing, depress the lower portion of the
dust-protected switch to the number (1)
position.
TO THE TURN THE TOOL "ON" in the
SwiftSand™ (high removal) setting, depress
the upper portion of the switch to the number
(2) position.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF" from either
setting move the switch to the center number
“0” position.
Setting Applications
1 Normal surface finishing for wood,
plastics, solid-surfacing and
composites.
2 SwiftSand™ setting for solid wood,
fast stock removal, paint removal,
fast blending of joints or repairs in
solid surfacing.
Metal sanding and finishing,
chipboard, course sanding of wood
and other surfaces.
Finish removal, light polishing or
scratch blending.
VARIABLE SPEED WITH DIAL SETTING
(Model 1295DVS only)
Your sander is also equipped with a variable
speed dial. The sander's orbital pad speed
can be preset from minimum to maximum
nameplate OPM by rotating the dial in the
housing. The dial may be set on or between
any of six positions (1=low through 6=high).
The following table may be used as a general
guide for abrasive and backing pad selection,
but the best results will be obtained by
sanding a test sample of the workpiece first.
Switch Backing Grit
Material setting pad size
rough/finish rough/finish
woods:
softwoods 4 / 6 soft 60 / 240
hardwoods 4 / 6 med 60 / 180
veneers 4 soft 240 / 320
metals:
steel 4 med 60 / 240
stainless 4 med 120 / 240
aluminum 4/ 6 med 80 / 240
rust spots 6 soft 60 / 120
paintwork:
sanding 2 / 3 med 180 / 400
scratches 4 / 6 hard 120 / 240
stripping 4 med 40/60 /80
BACKING PAD INSTALLATION
The random orbit sander is equipped with a
backing pad of medium hardness, which is
suitable for general service. Harder and softer
pads are available for other purposes, and in
general are used as follows;
Soft pad - Polishing or sanding large or curved
surfaces.
Medium pad - All purpose general sanding
and polishing.
Hard pad - Heavy sanding on flat surfaces,
especially with coarser abrasives.
To change backing pad, hold pad firmly and
turn screw counterclockwise with 5mm allen
wrench provided. Remove old pad, and place
new pad over locating pins on drive spindle.
Replace screw and securely tighten in a
clockwise direction with the allen wrench.
Damaged or worn backing pads must be
replaced immediately.
BACKING PAD DAMPER
Your tool is equipped with an integrated
backing pad damper ring. This damper
reduces the no-load speed, which helps
prevent accidental marking of the workpiece
surface and provides uniform finishing.
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(Model 1295D 1295DH & 1295DVS)
Your random orbit sander uses hook-and-loop
backed accessories, which firmly grip the pad
when applied with moderate pressure. To
change the accessory, merely peel off the old
accessory, remove dust from the pad if
necessary, and press the new accessory in
place. Be sure to align the sanding disc holes
with the holes in the backing pad to allow the
dust extraction system to function.
After considerable service the pad surface will
become worn, and the pad must be replaced
when it no longer offers a firm grip. If you are
experiencing premature wearout of the pad
facing, decrease the amount of pressure you
are applying during operation of the tool.
(Model 1295DP only)
Your sander is equipped with PSA backed
accessories with pressure sensitive adhesive.
To change accessory, peel protective sheet
from the back of accessory. Align accessory
with backing pad and press firmly in place. To
remove, lift an edge of accessory with your
finger nail and peel it off the backing pad.
NOTE: Do not store tool with sanding disc on
pad, as sanding creates heat which increases
the adhesive bond. If the disc is left in place it
may become very difficult to remove.
DUST COLLECTION CANISTER
The integral dust extraction system collects
sanding dust in canister supplied with your
sander. For maximum efficiency, the dust
canister should be emptied frequently during
operation.
When the canister is removed from the tool an
(optional vacuum hose accessory) can be
attached to the dust port.
To use this feature, attach vacuum adapter
and vacuum hose (optional accessories) to
dust port, then connect opposite end of the
vacuum hose to a shop vacuum cleaner.
CLEANING AND EMPTYING
THE DUST CANISTER
To empty, lift lid of canister. Knock excess
dust out of the micro filter, or remove dust
with your fingers or a soft brush.
You may notice that all the dust may not come
out of the canister. This will not affect sanding
performance but will reduce dust collection
efficiency.
NOTE: Do not wash the micro filter with soap
and water. Dust may become more firmly
lodged in the pores, which will reduce dust
collection, and damage the micro filter.
INSTALLING ACCESSORIES
NOTE: If you notice steadily increasing noload speed, this indicates that the damper ring
is worn and needs to be replaced.
To replace damper ring, remove backing pad
as described in “Backing Pad Installation” and
remove worn damper ring by pulling firmly out
of locating groove. Loosen the two screws on
shroud just enough so you can separate
shroud approximately 1/4 inch. Align locating
bumps on damper ring with cut outs in shroud
and depress ring with thumbs until shroud
seats into groove completely around ring, then
tighten screws.
IMPORTANT: Ring should not have bends or
ripples when correctly seated.
Apply a thin film of light grease to top side of
backing pad where the damper ring makes
contact, reassemble backing pad and firmly
tighten screw.
DAMPER RING
SHROUD
BACKING
PAD
LOCATING
BUMPS ON
UNDERSIDE
OF DAMPER
RING
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SANDING: open-coat aluminum oxide
sanding discs are recommended for most
wood or metal sanding applications, as this
synthetic material cuts quickly and wears well.
Some applications, such as plastics, glass, or
stone require silicon carbide discs, which
have a very sharp cutting edge. For best
results, use Bosch sanding and polishing
accessories which are of superior quality and
are carefully selected to produce professional
quality results with your sander.
With the workpiece firmly secured, depress
switch while applying the pad to the work
surface. DO NOT apply excessive pressure
as this will slow the pad action, and DO NOT
start the tool and bring it up to speed before
applying to the work; swirl marks will result in
either case. In general, higher speeds and
moderate pressure will give the best results. If
faster removal is desired, DO NOT INCREASE
PRESSURE ON THE TOOL; use a coarser
grade of abrasive. Move the sander in long
sweeping strokes, parallel to the grain using
some lateral motion to overlap the strokes by
as much as 75%. The random orbit action
allows cross-grain sanding, but be careful not
to tilt the sander near edges, or undesirable
rounding may result.
If the surface is rough, begin with coarser grits
and then complete the surfacing with medium
and fine abrasives. Because the random orbit
action is so effective, it is often possible to
begin sanding with a medium grit disc and go
directly to fine finishing. To avoid uneven
results, do not skip more than one grit size
when going from coarser to finer, and do not
sand in one area for too long. When the job is
completed, release switch, and gently lift the
tool from the work surface at the same time.
POLISHING: for most polishing, the soft
backing pad will give the best results. The
random orbit sander may be fitted with a
foam buffing pad or polishing bonnet to polish
or remove scratches from painted or finished
surfaces, plastics, and even glass. The tool is
operated in much the same way as when
sanding, but the following points should be
observed;
Apply the compound to the surface, and use
the sponge applicator pad with light pressure
and a circular motion to remove scratches
and restore weathered finishes. Use only as
much compound as necessary, and clean the
sponge frequently during use.
When initial polishing is completed, wipe away
any excess compound with a soft towel, and
then polish the surface to its final finish with
the polishing bonnet. Use smooth overlapping
strokes for best results.
It is important to note that the orbit speed of
the random orbit sander is not the same as
the RPM of a standard right-angle polisher.
The random orbit action is much like a
powerful hand polishing action, and therefore
does not have the high speeds at the edge of
the pad which can burn the work surface. For
this reason, it is possible to select a higher
OPM for the random orbit sander than the
recommended RPM for a standard polisher.
Practice on a hidden area or test surface until
you have determined the tool is suitable for
your polishing application.
Clean the buffing pad and polishing bonnet
with mild detergents and warm water. DO
NOT use solvents.
“Tool Tips”
Your sander was designed to sand in small or
confined areas. Its small size and light weight
makes it ideal for overhead work.
You may grip the tool on top or around the
motor housing as shown, which was
contoured for that purpose.
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Service
Preventive maintenance
performed by unauthorized
personnel may result in misplacing of
internal wires and components which
could cause serious hazard. We
recommend that all tool service be performed
by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
TOOL LUBRICATION
Your Bosch tool has been properly
lubricated and is ready to use. It is
recommended that tools with gears be
regreased with a special gear lubricant at
every brush change.
CARBON BRUSHES
The brushes and commutator in your tool
have been engineered for many hours of
dependable service. To maintain peak
efficiency of the motor, we recommend
every two to six months the brushes be
examined. Only genuine Bosch replacement
brushes specially designed for your tool
should be used.
BEARINGS
After about 300-400 hours of operation, or
at every second brush change, the bearings
should be replaced at Bosch Factory
Service Center or Authorized Bosch Service
Station. Bearings which become noisy (due
to heavy load or very abrasive material cutting) should be replaced at once to avoid
overheating or motor failure.
Cleaning
To avoid accidents,
always disconnect the
tool from the power supply before
cleaning or performing any maintenance.
The tool may be cleaned most effectively
with compressed dry air. Always wear
safety goggles when cleaning tools with
compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must
be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do
not attempt to clean by inserting pointed
objects through openings.
Certain cleaning agents
and solvents damage
plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household
detergents that contain ammonia.
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WARNING
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WARNING
Maintenance
Accessories
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CAUTION
If an extension cord is
necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors that is capable
of carrying the current necessary for your
tool must be used. This will prevent
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and
receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Tool’s
Ampere
Rating
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Wire Sizes in mm
2
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
18 16 16 14 0.75 0.75 1.5 2.5
18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
14 12 — — — — — —
25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120
Cord Length in Feet Cord Length in Meters
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WARNING
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