Bosch GBH18V-40C Assembly instructions

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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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page headingGeneral Power Tool Safety Warnings
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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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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.
a. Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can
cause hearing loss.
b. Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal in-
jury.
c. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting
a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
d. Use clamps or another practical way to se-
cure and support the workpiece to a sta-
ble platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
e. Do not drill, fasten or break into existing
walls or other blind areas where electrical
wiring may exist. If this situation is unavoid-
able, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers
feeding this worksite.
f. Use a metal detector to determine if there
are gas or water pipes hidden in the work
area or call the local utility company for as-
sistance before beginning the operation.
Striking or cutting into a gas line will result
in explosion. Water entering an electrical de-
vice may cause electrocution.
g. Always use the side handle for maximum
control over torque reaction or kick-back.
Never attempt to operate this tool with one
hand. The slip clutch engages if you firmly
control the tool during a torque reaction or
kickback.
h. Always wear safety goggles or eye protec-
tion when using this tool. Use a dust mask
or respirator for applications that generate
dust. Safety goggles or eye protection will
help deflect fragments of the material that
may be thrown toward your face and eyes.
Dust generated or gases released from the
material you are cutting (i.e. asbestos insu-
lated pipes, radon) may cause respiratory
difficulties.
i. Use thick cushioned gloves and limit the
exposure time by taking frequent rest pe-
riods. Vibration caused by hammer-drill ac-
tion may be harmful to your hands and arms.
j. Position yourself to avoid being caught
between the tool or side handle and walls
or posts. Should the bit become bound or
jammed in the work, the reaction torque of
the tool could crush your hand or leg.
k. Do not strike the bit with a handheld ham-
mer or sledgehammer to attempt to dis-
lodge a bound or jammed bit. Fragments of
metal from the bit could dislodge and strike
you or bystanders.
Safety Rules for Rotary Hammers
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Safety Rules for Rotary Hammers
Additional Safety Warnings
GFCI and personal protection devices like elec-
trician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further
enhance your personal safety.
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.
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.
l. Never place the tool down until the bit or
accessory has come to a complete stop.
m. Do not use dull or damaged bits and acces-
sories. Dull or damaged bits have a greater
tendency to bind in the workpiece.
n. When removing the bit from the tool avoid
contact with skin and use proper protective
gloves when grasping the bit or accessory.
Accessories may be hot after prolonged use.
o. Do not run the tool while carrying it at your
side. A spinning bit could become entangled
with clothing and injury may result.
Safety instructions when using
long drill bits with rotary hammers
a. Always start drilling at low speed and with
the bit tip in contact with the workpiece.
At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if
allowed to rotate freely without contacting
the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
b. Apply pressure only in direct line with the
bit and do not apply excessive pressure.
Bits can bend causing breakage or loss of
control, resulting in personal injury.
c. Never operate at higher speed than the
maximum speed rating of the drill bit. At
higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if al-
lowed to rotate freely without contacting the
workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
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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
Type or a characteristic of current
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.
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)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(11)
(13)
(14)
(7)
(14)
(3)
(10)
(9) (12)
1Dust shield
2Accessory Locking Sleeve
3Ventilation openings
4Mode Selector Dial
5Vibration Damper
6Lock-On / Lock-Off Button
7Main Handle (insulated gripping surface)
8On/Off Switch
9User interface
10 Battery pack release button
11 Battery pack
12 Connectivity module compartment
13 LED Work light
14 Auxiliary Handle (insulated gripping
surface)
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.
Bosch GBH18V-40C Cordless Rotary Hammer
Fig. 1
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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.
Model Number GBH18V-40C
Voltage rating 18 V
Shank style SDS-max®
Permitted battery temperature during charging +32…+113°F (0…+45°C)
Permitted ambient temperature during operation and storage -4…+122°F (-20…+50°C)
Recommended ambient temperature during charging +32…+95°F (0...+35°C)
Maximum Drilling Diameter
Carbide tipped bits 1-5/8” (40mm)
Carbide tipped core bits 4” (102 mm)
Specifications
The power tool is intended for hammer drilling
in concrete, masonry and stone, as well as for
chiseling work.
With the Bluetooth® Low Energy Module GCY
42 inserted, power tool data and settings can
be transferred between the power tool and a
mobile device by means of Bluetooth® wireless
technology.
Intended Use
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page headingAssembly
Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked-off posi-
tion before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Inserting and Releasing Battery Pack
Slide charged Battery Pack (Fig. 2, 11) into the
housing until the battery pack locks into position.
Your tool is equipped with a secondary locking
latch to prevent the battery pack from com-
pletely falling out of the tool housing, should it
become loose due to vibration.
To remove the Battery Pack (11), press the Bat-
tery Pack Release Button (10) and slide the bat-
tery pack forward.
Press the Battery Pack Release Button (10)
again and slide the battery pack completely out
of tool housing.
Installing SDS-max® Accessories
Clean the insert shank end of the accessory to
remove any debris, then lightly grease with a
light oil or lubricant.
Pull and hold Locking Sleeve (Fig. 3, 2) back-
ward. Insert accessory into the tool holder
through the Dust Shield (1), while twisting and
pushing inward until it sets into place. Release
locking sleeve to lock bit in place. Pull outward
on the accessory to be certain it is locked into
the tool holder.
Note: The high efficiency available from the ro-
tary hammers can only be obtained if sharp and
undamaged accessories are used. The “cost” to
maintain sharp and undamaged accessories is
more than offset by the “time saved” in operat-
ing the tool with sharp accessories.
Removing SDS-max® Accessories
Accessories may be hot af-
ter use. Avoid contact with
skin and use proper protective gloves or cloth to
remove.
To remove an accessory, pull accessory Locking
Sleeve (Fig. 4, 2) backward and pull bit forward.
(10)
(11)
Fig. 2
(2)
(1)
Fig. 3
(2)
Fig. 4
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