Bosch GSR18V-535C Assembly instructions

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GSB18V-535C
GSR18V-535C
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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 GFC 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.
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.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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. t 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.
WARN NG indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUT ON indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
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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
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 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
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.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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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. 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. f 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.
f the bit is not inserted deep enough, the
Safety Rules for Cordless Drill/Drivers
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 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
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.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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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.
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.
GFC and personal protection devices like
electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC
power supply. While the tool may appear to
work, the electrical components of the AC
rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard
to the operator.
eep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely
control the power tool.
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.
Ensure the switch is in the off position
before inserting battery pack. nserting the
battery pack into power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
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.
THIN SAFETY
SAFETY S A COMB NAT ON OF OPERATOR
COMMON SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL
T MES WHEN POWER TOOLS ARE BE NG
USED.
Additional Safety Warnings
Safety Rules for Cordless Drill/Drivers
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The manufacturer is not responsible for radio
interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such
modifications could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE! This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. f this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• ncrease the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
“Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals:
The wireless device is a radio transmitter and
receiver. t is designed and manufactured not
to exceed the emission limit for exposure to
radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Ministry
of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6. These limits
are part of comprehensive guidelines and
established permitted levels of RF energy for
the general population.
These guidelines are based on the safety
standards previously set by international
standard bodies. These standards include a
substantial safety margin designed to assure
the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
This device and its antenna must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Caution
This device complies with ndustry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Industry Canada
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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)
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, ...
, , , Selector settings (speed, torque or position settings. Higher number means greater speed)
0
nfinitely 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 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
Alerts user to wear eye, respiratory, and hearing protection
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.
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 ntertek Testing Services,
to United States and Canadian Standards.
Designates Li-ion battery recycling program
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Functional Description and Specifications
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.
Cordless Drill Drivers and Cordless Hammer Drills
MODE SELECTOR R NG
(Model GSB18V-535C only)
ADJUSTABLE CLUTCH
KEYLESS CHUCK
VAR ABLE SPEED
TR GGER SW TCH
BU LT N WORK L GHT AND
RED FUNCT ON L GHT
BATTERY PACK
RELEASE BUTTON BATTERY PACK
VENT LAT ON
OPEN NGS
FORWARD/REVERS NG
LEVER AND TR GGER LOCK
RUBBER ZED GR P
GEAR SH FTER /
SPEED RANGE SELECTOR
FIG. 1
CONNECT V TY MODULE
COMPARTMENT
K CKBACK CONTROL
NSTRUCT ON LABEL
BELT CL P
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AThe mobile terminal devices must be compatible with Bluetooth® Low Energy devices (version
4.1) and support the Generic Access Profile (GAP).
BThe signal range may vary greatly depending on external conditions. The Bluetooth® range may
be significantly weaker inside closed rooms and through metallic barriers (e.g. walls, shelving
units, cases, etc.).
Model number GSR18V-535C GSB18V-535C
Voltage rating 18 V 18 V
No load speed 1 n0 0-600/min n0 0-600/min
No load speed 2 n0 0-1900/min n0 0-1900/min
Beats per minute NA 28,500 bpm
Permitted battery temperature
during charging +32…+113°F (0…+45C) +32…+113°F (0…+45C)
Permitted ambient temperature
during operation and storage -4…+122°F (-20…+50C) -4…+122°F (-20…+50C)
Recommended ambient
temperature during charging +32…+95°F (0...+35°C) +32…+95°F (0...+35°C)
Maximum Capacities
Chuck size 1/2" 1/2"
Drilling mild metal 1/2" 1/2"
Drilling wood 2" 2"
Drilling masonry NA 1/2"
Data Transmission (GCY42 installed)
Bluetooth® Bluetooth® 4.1 (Low Energy)A
Signal interval, approx. 8 s 8 s
Signal range maximum 98ftBmaximum 98ftB
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.
Functional Description and Specifications
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