BOSH GHT130 Floor Removal Cart Instruction Manual

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Operating / Safety Instructions
GHT130

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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.
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| 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.

Safety Warnings for Floor Removal Cart

Do not exceed cart’s rated load capacity. Excessive loads may lead to loss of control and accidents.
Do not store or operate cart on uneven surfaces. Instability may cause loss of control leading to personal injury.
Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts during cart operation. Body parts may be pinched or injured.
Do not tamper with cart. Missing or improperly assembled cart components may cause person- al injury.
Read breaker hammer manual prior to using on cart. Learning how to operate your breaker hammer properly will help prevent accidents.
Turn breaker hammer off and unplug before changing accessories or when transporting in cart. Keeping the breaker hammer off during accessory changes and cart transportation helps prevent injuries.
Clear all power cords and cables from chiseling area. Power cords or cables may be accidentally cut by the chisel.
To reduce risk of injury, keep both hands on handle and feet firmly on the ground while operating cart. Loss of control of cart may cause personal injuries.
Remove all accessories when transporting cart. Improperly secured accessories can result in property damage and/or personal injury.
DO NOT attempt to carry, lift, or lower cart with only one person. Attempting to do so may cause personal injuries.
Remove any trip hazards BEFORE operating cart. Keeping proper footing and balance at all times to prevent accidents.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Intended Use

Use this Floor Removal Cart only as intended. Unintended use may result in personal injury and property damage.
The floor removal cart is intended to be used in conjunction with compatible breaker hammers and accessories to remove most types of ceramic tiles, hardwood, vinyl, and cork floors.

Specifications

Compatible Hammers

30-45 lb. Breaker Hammers| Bosch Model 11335K

Getting to Know Your GHT130 Floor Removal Cart

1 Handles
2 Handle Assembly
3 Handle Assembly Block
4 Power Cord Holder
5 Mounting Bar (shown in Fig. 2)
6 Height Adjustment Lever
7 Height Adjustment Lever Guard
8 Height Adjustment Lever Cable9 Lever Reach Adjustment Screw
(shown in Fig. 10)
10 Cable Adjustment Screw and Nut (shown in Fig. 10)
11 Cart Frame
12 Top Clamping Block (large opening) (2 qty.)| 13 Bottom Clamping Block (small opening) (2 qty.)
14 Clamping Block Rods (4 qty.)
15 Cover Plate16 Hand Knob (4 qty.)
17 Flat Metal Washer (8 qty.)
18 Spring Washer (4 qty.)
19 Nut (4 qty.)
20 Wheel (2 qty.)
21 Nylon Washer (4 qty.)
22 Cotter Pin (2 qty.)
23 Axle Grease Fitting
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Assembly

Tools Required :

• Crescent Wrench up to 3/4” adjustment
• 2 mm Allen key
• Pliers

Unpacking: remove all items out of the box, then remove zip ties from the Cart Frame 11.

Attach the Wheels (Fig. 2)

The floor removal cart is pre-assembled with a Cotter Pin 22, two Nylon Washers 21, and a cardboard spacer in place of a Wheel 20 on each side of the axle.

1. Remove the cardboard spacer and discard.
2. Remove and save the pre-installed Cotter Pin 22 from the cart’s axle.
3.  Remove and save the outside Nylon Washer 21.
4. Ensure that the inside Nylon Washer 21 is in place, then install the Wheel 20 onto the axle.
5. Re-install the outside Nylon Washer 21 and then Cotter Pin 22.
6. Properly bend the Cotter Pin 22 to hold the Wheel 20 in place.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 for the other Wheel 20.

Attach the Handle Assembly (Fig. 3)

1. Unscrew, do not remove, the two bolts from the top of the Handle Assembly 2 and separate just the Mounting Bar 5 from the assembly.
2. Stand the Cart Frame 11 upright. The installation of the Handle Assembly 2 will take place at the back of the cart (as shown).
3. Ensure that the Height Adjustment Lever Guard 7 and the Handle Assembly Block 3 are still in place, align the bolts to the holes and place the Handle Assembly 2 onto the top of the Cart Frame 11.
4. Insert the Mounting Bar 5 inside the Cart Frame 11 and properly tighten the bolts to secure the Handle Assembly 2 to the Cart Frame 11.

Adjust the Floor Removal Cart to Install the Block Clamps and Breaker Hammer (Fig. 4)

1. Adjust the Floor Removal Cart to the lowest position by squeezing the Height Adjustment Lever 6 then pushing the handle downward. Release the Height Adjustment Lever 6 once the locking pin is in the last hole.
2. Rest the end of the Cart Frame 11 onto an object suitable to hold its weight, so that the frame is close to level as possible.

Attach the Clamping Blocks (Fig. 5)

1. Install two Clamping Block Rods 14 into a Top Clamping Block 12 and install it onto the Cart Frame 11.
2. Install two Clamping Block Rods 14 into a Bottom Clamping Block 13 and install it onto Cart Frame 11 with the image indicated in Fig. 5 facing towards the top (towards the handle).
3. Secure the clamping blocks to the Cart Frame 11 by installing a Metal Washer 17, followed by a Nut 19 onto each Clamping Block Rod 14, then tighten the nut firmly in place.

Install the Breaker Hammer

Breaker Hammer must be switched off and unplugged before assembly, adjustments, troubleshooting, or changing of accessories. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally, which may result in personal injury.

1. Carefully lay the breaker hammer onto the Clamping Blocks as seen in (Fig. 6).
   Note: the springs on the breaker hammer will align with openings in the Bottom Clamping Block 13.

2. Install the corresponding Top and Bottom Clamping blocks through the Clamping Block Rods 14 and onto the breaker hammer. For the Bottom Clamping Block 13, ensure the side with the image indicated in Fig. 7 is facing towards the top (towards the handle). Note: make sure that the blocks are resting flat and even with no spaces between the curvatures of the breaker hammer and the blocks. (Fig. 7)

3. Install the Cover Plate 15 through the Clamping Block Rods 14 and onto the clamping blocks. (Fig. 7)

4. Install a Flat Metal Washer 17, followed by a Spring Washer 18 on to each Clamping Block Rod 14. (Fig. 7)

5. Screw a Hand Knob 16 onto each Clamping Block Rod 14 until they make contact with the Cover Plate 15, then evenly tighten them, in a criss-cross pattern, until the breaker hammer is secured in place. (Fig. 7)

6. Follow the breaker hammer’s manual to properly install the accessory.

7. Using the cart handle, back the floor cart from surface it was suspended on and carefully lower it to the ground. (Fig. 8)

8. Guide the breaker hammer’s power cord through the Power Cord Holder 4 on the cart Handle 1. (Fig. 8)

Height Adjustment Lever Cable (Fig. 9)

1. Carefully inspect the length of the Height Adjustment Lever Cable 8 to ensure that there are no kinks.
2. The Cable Adjustment Screw and Nut 10 can be used to adjust the tension of the cable 8: some slack in the Height Adjustment Cable 8 is normal.
3. The distance between the handle and the Height Adjustment Lever 6 can be adjusted by turning the Lever Reach Adjustment Screw 9 using a 2 mm Allen key.

Operation

Always observe the following safety precautions in addition to the safety instructions on pages 2.
Failure to do so may result in equipment damage, property damage, or personal injury.
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 appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Adjusting the Height/Angle (Fig. 10)

The height and angle of the floor removal cart can be adjusted to five different settings. To adjust the height/angle of the floor removal cart:

1. Squeeze the Height Adjustment Lever 6 and push down or pull up until the floor removal cart reaches the desired height/angle.
2.  Release the Height Adjustment Lever 6 to reengage the locking mechanism.

Using the Floor Removal Cart (Fig. 1,10)
Breaker Hammer must be switched off and unplugged before assembly, adjustments, troubleshooting, or changing of accessories. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally, which may result in personal injury.
Refer to the Breaker Hammer Instruction Manual for details on operation.
Understanding how to operate the breaker hammer safely will help prevent injuries.

1. Ensure breaker hammer is switched off, unplugged, and secured in clamping blocks.
2. Firmly grip floor removal cart Handles 1 and adjust to desired height/angle.
3. Once floor removal cart is locked into desired height/angle, plug in breaker hammer.
4. Route breaker hammer power cord through Power Cord Holder 4 to avoid damage to power cord.
5. Hold floor removal cart by Handles 1, then turn on breaker hammer.

Note: the height/angle of the floor removal cart and the type of accessory used may vary based on the type of floor being removed and how it has been adhered to the sub floor.

Maintenance

To avoid accidents, always remove breaker hammer from the tool before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Breaker Hammer must be switched off and unplugged before assembly, adjustments, troubleshooting, or changing of accessories.
Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally, which may result in personal injury.

General Maintenance
Keep your floor removal cart in good working order by adopting a regular maintenance program: follow the instruction manual provided with the breaker hammer for specific maintenance. Inspect your floor removal cart for issues such as undue noise, misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, or any other condition that may affect the floor removal cart’s operation.
Service
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Maintenance performed by un au thorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard. We recom mend that all tool service be performed by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Authorized Bosch Service location.

Cleaning

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.
Remove dust and debris from all surfaces using a soft brush. Keep the floor removal cart clean, dry and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the housing, since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools.
Lubrication
To prolong the life of the floor removal cart and for smooth adjustment, lubricate the axle and Height Adjustment Lever Cable every three months. Lubricate the axle using the Axle Grease Fitting with high performance all- purpose grease.
Lubricate the Height Adjustment Lever Cable using lightweight oil.
Check Fasteners
Periodically check that all fasteners are attached and adjusted according to the assembly instructions included in this manual.
Height Adjustment Lever Cable
Periodically check that the Height Adjustment Lever Cable does not have excessive slack; see section “Height Adjustment Lever Cable“.
Storage
Store the floor removal cart in a dry, flat, indoor location, and away from children.
Repairs
For repairs, return the floor removal cart to the nearest Bosch service center, or Authorized Bosch Service location.

Notes

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LIMITED WARRANTY
For details on the terms of the limited warranty for this product, go to https://rb-pt.io/PowerToolWarranty or call 1-877-BOSCH99.

© Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
1800 W. Central Road
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-2230
160992A919 09/2023
160992A919 GHT130 202309.indd
9/27/23 3:48 PM

References

• Bosch Power Tools | Boschtools
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