Bosch GSB12V-300 Assembly instructions

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1. Work area safety
a. eep 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. eep 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 outlet.
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
electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges 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. eep 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
reduces 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,
alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided 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.
G n ral Pow r Tool Saf ty Warnings
Saf ty 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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G n ral Pow r Tool Saf ty Warnings
hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before
connecting 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. eep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. eep your hair, clothing and
gloves 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
complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct 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
detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety 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
unfamiliar 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
moving 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. eep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly 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
instructions, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
h. eep 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 suitable
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
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery 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
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
d. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery, avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
e. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified
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G n ral Pow r Tool Saf ty Warnings
batteries may exhibit unpredictable
behaviour 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
explosion.
g. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the
instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the
risk of fire.
6. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
b. Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or
authorized service providers.
Saf ty Rul s for Cordl ss Drill/Driv rs
Safety instructions for all
operations
a. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory or fasteners
may contact hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory or fasteners contacting a “live”
wire may make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and could give the operator
an electric shock.
Safety instructions when using
long drill bits
a. Never operate at higher speed than the
maximum speed rating of the drill bit. At
higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if
allowed to rotate freely without contacting
the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
b. 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.
c. 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.
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Saf ty Rul s for Cordl ss Hamm r Drills
a. Wear ear protectors when impact drilling.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
b. Use the auxiliary handle(s). Loss of control
can cause personal injury.
c. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory or fasteners
may contact hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory or fasteners 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
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. olding 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
unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit
breakers feeding this worksite.
f. Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool. Use a dust
mask or respirator for applications which
generate dust.
g. Use thick cushioned gloves and limit the
exposure time by taking frequent rest
periods. Vibration caused by hammer-drill
action may be harmful to your hands and
arms.
h. Secure the material being drilled. Never
hold it in your hand or across legs.
Unstable support can cause the drill bit to
bind causing loss of control and injury.
i. 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.
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. If the bit becomes bound in the workpiece,
release the trigger immediately, reverse the
direction of rotation and slowly squeeze the
trigger to back out the bit. Be ready for a
strong reaction torque. The drill body will
tend to twist in the opposite direction as the
drill bit is rotating.
l. Do not grasp the tool or place your hands
too close to the spinning chuck or drill bit.
Your hand may be lacerated.
m. When installing a drill bit, insert the shank
of the bit well within the jaws of the chuck.
If the bit is not inserted deep enough, the
grip of the jaws over the bit is reduced and
the loss of control is increased.
n. Do not use dull or damaged bits and
accessories. Dull or damaged bits have a
greater tendency to bind in the workpiece.
o. 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.
p. Check to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the drill before
switching the tool "ON". Keys or wrenches
can fly away at high velocity striking you or a
bystander.
q. Do not run the tool while carrying it at your
side. A spinning drill bit could become
entangled with clothing and injury may
result.
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Additional Saf ty Warnings
GFCI and personal protection devices like
electrician’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 gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
Use vacuum system and protective gear when
drilling into materials which generate dust.
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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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)
Ah Amp hour (measurement of battery capacity)
A Amperes (current)
z ertz (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. igher number means greater speed)
0
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)
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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.
Symbols
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
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.
This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards.
Designates Li-ion battery recycling program
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Functional D scription and Sp cifications
Fig. 1a
Cordl ss Hamm r Drill GSB12V-300
Model number . . . . . . . . . .GSB12V-300
Voltage rating . . . . . . . . . .10.8V/12V MAX
No load speed 1 . . . . . . . . .n00-460/min
No load speed 2 . . . . . . . . .n00-1,750/min
Impact Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,250 BPM
Maximum capacities
Chuck size . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8" (10mm)
Screw size . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/16" (8mm)
Maximum drilling diameter
Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8" (10mm)
Mild metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8" (10mm)
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1/4" (32mm)
Allowed ambient temperature
– during charging . . . . . . . .32...113 °F (0...+45 °C)
– during operation/
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .–4...122 °F (–20...+50 °C)
Battery Packs/Chargers
Please refer to the battery/charger list, included with your tool.
1Variable speed trigger
switch
2Battery charge condition
indicator lights
3Built in work light
4Forward/reversing lever
and trigger lock
5Gear selector
6Ventilation openings
7Rubberized grip
(insulated gripping
surface)
8Adjustable clutch
9Battery pack *
10 Battery release tabs
11 Keyless chuck
12 Mode selector ring
* Sold separately
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11
8
5
4
10
1
2
3
9
6
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Functional D scription and Sp cifications
Fig. 1b
Cordl ss Drill/Driv r GSR12V-300
Model number . . . . . . . . . .GSR12V-300
Voltage rating . . . . . . . . . .10.8V/12V MAX
No load speed 1 . . . . . . . . .n00-460/min
No load speed 2 . . . . . . . . .n00-1,750/min
Maximum Capacities
Chuck size . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8" (10mm)
Screw sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . .5/16" (8mm)
Maximum drilling diameter
Mild metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/8" (10mm)
Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1/4" (32mm)
Allowed ambient temperature
– during charging . . . . . . . .32...113 °F (0...+45 °C)
– during operation/
storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .–4...122 °F (–20...+50 °C)
Battery Packs/Chargers
Please refer to the battery/charger list, included with your tool.
1Variable speed trigger
switch
2Battery charge condition
indicator lights
3Built in work light
4Forward/reversing lever
and trigger lock
5Gear selector
6Ventilation openings
7Rubberized grip
(insulated gripping
surface)
8Adjustable clutch
9Battery pack *
10 Battery release tabs
11 Keyless chuck
* Sold separately
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