Anyone w/ Bosch Angle Grinder

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Does anyone with a Bosch angle grinder know what the plastic bulb about a foot down in the power cord, from the body, is? It's chapping my a$$ as it keeps getting hooked on the edge of my table. Want to take it off or change the power cord if it's not absolutely needed. Anyone have thoughts?ThanksBert200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:It's an A$$ Chapper of courseat least you know its working properlyTiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Pict? If it's what I think it is, it's a security tag to prevent theft. I've had them on other newer corded tools. If so it can go. I don't think I have any with the tag on anymore, but I'll try and look tomorrow..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Is it more of a tubular affair? Looks like it could snap apart if you wanted too?"The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:I bought the package of 2 during christmas and one has it and one doesn't- same boxSandy- yesEd Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWPict? If it's what I think it is, it's a security tag to prevent theft. I've had them on other newer corded tools. If so it can go. I don't think I have any with the tag on anymore, but I'll try and look tomorrow.
Reply:bert take a pic of it and then Let us know what the resuts are and how you removed it .I havent seen one of these yet.Miller thunderbolt 250Decastar 135ERecovering tool-o-holic ESAB OAI have been interested or involved in Electrical, Fire Alarm, Auto, Marine, Welding, Electronics ETC to name a just a few. So YES you can own too many tools.
Reply:I've got a newer Makita that has the same lil doodad on the cord. If you could the twenty years of tape of over tape band aids I've put on my ancient old Bosch you'd get the same 1st impression I did when I saw the doodad. My thought was they are furnishing your first repair kit. A little tape and snap the gizmo over the patch job.  I'm leaving mine on there so when I gouge the cord I can use it."The things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price, peace at any price, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living and the get rich quick theory of life." -Theodore Roosevelt
Reply:Originally Posted by soutthpawIt's an A$$ Chapper of courseat least you know its working properly
Reply:Its a ferrite, you can remove it.Miller Diversion 180Hobart Handler 140 (Soon to be replaced with Miller 211?)Miller Spectrum 625 Extreme
Reply:i swapped out the cord on my bosch grinder to a longer one without the doodad.  still works fine.
Reply:Jon is correct, it is a ferrite core noise suppressor. It keeps the noise of the tool's electric motor from being reflected back onto the supply grid. It will have no effect on how the tool performs otherwise.
Reply:Originally Posted by lstiltsJon is correct, it is a ferrite core noise suppressor. It keeps the noise of the tool's electric motor from being reflected back onto the supply grid. It will have no effect on how the tool performs otherwise.
Reply:Security tag.Came on the last few Makita grinders I bought.Took a pair of vice grips and "removed it".Kinda like that tag on the pillows you buy.  "Do not remove this tag."  Yea, right.Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:I think you guys are right about it being a security device. While I have heard of contractors installing special ferrite rings on their cords, I have never seen a new tool come with one. The ones I have seen were installed as close to the tool as possible to prevent hanging it up as the OP stated his was. I am used to seeing the small magnetic strips as security devices, but I realize there are more than one type of them. Please forgive my hasty comment.
Reply:Sorry for the delayed "Thanks", been busy. I'll buy the security tag explanation. I bought them as the two pack deal as well, but both had the tags. I'll go with Sundown on the Vise Grip technique. Don't want to cut the cord using a French wrench. Almost done dinner and will go at them when I get back to the shop.Thanks again to all!Bert200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:yes, on security tag. Just buy another grinder to cut it off !   I removed mine with hammer and wood chisel. Split it and separated with two channel locks.
Reply:They are also used for inventory purposes by the manufacturer. They do not go every one.