Bosch GDE18V-12 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 3

Specific Safety Rules for Attachment
Do not drill into wood with dust extraction
system mounted. Wood chips are typically
too large and will clog the dust channel.
Do not use to clean asbestos.
To prevent damage to the HEPA filter, do
not use this dust extraction attachment
when drilling with liquids or into wet ma-
Some dust created by pow-
er sanding, sawing grind-
ing, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
Model Number
Voltage rating
Drilling Capacity:
Drilling diameter
Maximum drill bit length
Maximum drilling depth
The dust extraction attachment is intended for
collecting drilling dust during drilling in con-
crete, brick, stone, ceramic and tiles. The dust
extraction attachment must not be used when
drilling in wood, metal or plastic.
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Additional Safety Warnings
Specifications
Intended Use
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terials. Replace the HEPA filter when col-
lected dust particles may not be removed
from the filter material. Damaged filter may
create a risk of exposure to crystalline silica
dust.
Note: Do not use the dust extraction system
when chiseling, driving screws or cutting
threads.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treat-
ed 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.
GDE18V-12
18 V
5/32" - 1/2" (4 - 12mm)
6.5" (165 mm)
3.9" (100 mm)
The dust extraction attachment may be used
only with the following rotary hammers:
– GBH 18V-22
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