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Safety Notes
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING
the warnings and instructions 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. Clut-
tered 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. Distrac-
tions 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. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for out-
door use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp loca-
tion is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use
of an RCD 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. Al-
ways wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as 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 fin-
ger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench be-
fore 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 situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.
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g) If devices are provided for the connec-
tion of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
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 the battery pack 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. Check for mis-
alignment 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) 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 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.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qual-
ified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Hammer Safety Warnings
f Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can
cause hearing loss.
f Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the
tool. Loss of control can cause personal in-
jury.
f Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory or fastener may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory and
fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live”
and could give the operator an electric
shock.
f Use suitable detectors to determine if utili-
ty lines are hidden in the work area or call
the local utility company for assistance.
Contact with electric lines can lead to fire
and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can
lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line
causes property damage or may cause an
electric shock.
f When working with the machine, always
hold it firmly with both hands and provide
for a secure stance. The power tool is guided
more secure with both hands.
f Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped
with clamping devices or in a vice is held
more secure than by hand.
f Always wait until the machine has come to
a complete stop before placing it down. The
tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control
over the power tool.
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Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted
with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with
internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets,
it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the
same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a
possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.
Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual
current of 30 mA or less.
Functional Description
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Intended Use
The machine is intended for hammer drilling in
concrete, brick and stone. It is also suitable for
drilling without impact in wood, metal, ceramic
and plastic. Machines with electronic control
and right/left rotation are also suitable for
screwdriving.
Product Features
The numbering of the product features refers to
the illustration of the machine on the graphics
page.
1 SDS-plus tool holder
2 Dust protection cap
3 Locking sleeve
4 Rotational direction switch (GBH 2-23 RE)
5 Lock-on button for On/Off switch
6 On/Off switch
7 Release button for drilling/hammer drilling
selector switch
8 Selector switch for drilling/hammer drilling
9 Button for depth stop adjustment
10 Depth stop
11 Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface)
12 Handle (insulated gripping surface)
13 Securing screw for key type drill chuck *
14 Key type drill chuck *
15 SDS-plus adapter shank for drill chuck*
16 Extraction sleeve of the dust extraction
attachment*
17 Clamping screw for the dust extraction
attachment*
18 Depth stop of the dust extraction attach-
ment*
19 Telescopic pipe of the dust extraction
attachment*
20 Wing bolt of the dust extraction attach-
ment*
21 Guide pipe of the dust extraction attach-
ment*
22 Universal bit holder with SDS-plus shank *
*Accessories shown or described are not part of the
standard delivery scope of the product. A complete
overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program.
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The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of 230 V. For different voltages and models for specific countries,
these values can vary.
Please observe the article number on the type plate of your machine. The trade names of the individual machines
may vary.
kg2.32.32.3
/II/II/ II
Assembly
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
Auxiliary Handle
f Operate your machine only with the auxilia-
ry handle 11.
Changing the position of the auxiliary handle
(see figure A)
The auxiliary handle 11 can be set to any position for a secure and low-fatigue working posture.
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– Turn the bottom part of the auxiliary handle
11 in counterclockwise direction and swivel
the auxiliary handle 11 to the desired position. Then retighten the bottom part of the
auxiliary handle 11 by turning in clockwise direction.
Adjusting the Drilling Depth (see figure B)
The required drilling depth X can be set with the
depth stop 10.
– Press the button for the depth stop adjust-
ment 9 and insert the depth stop into the
auxiliary handle 11.
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– The knurled surface of the depth stop 10
must face downward.
– Insert the SDS-plus drilling tool to the stop
into the SDS-plus tool holder 1. Otherwise,
the movability of the SDS-plus drilling tool
can lead to incorrect adjustment of the drilling depth.
– Pull out the depth stop until the distance be-
tween the tip of the drill bit and the tip of the
depth stop correspond with the desired drilling depth X.
Selecting Drill Chucks and Tools
For hammer drilling and chiselling (chiselling
only with MV 200 accessory), SDS-plus tools are
required that are inserted in the SDS-plus drill
chuck.
For drilling without impact in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic as well as for screwdriving,
tools without SDS-plus are used (e.g., drills
with cylindrical shank). For these tools, a keyless chuck or a key type drill chuck are required.
Changing the Key Type Drill Chuck
To work with tools without SDS-plus (e.g., drills
with cylindrical shank), a suitable drill chuck
must be mounted (key type drill chuck or keyless chuck, accessories).
Removing the Key Type Drill Chuck
– Push the locking sleeve 3 toward the rear
and pull out the key type drill chuck 14.
Changing the Tool
The dust protection cap 2 largely prevents the
entry of drilling dust into the tool holder during
operation. When inserting the tool, take care
that the dust protection cap 2 is not damaged.
f A damaged dust protection cap should be
changed immediately. We recommend having this carried out by an after-sales service.
Inserting SDS-plus Drilling Tools (see figure D)
The SDS-plus drill chuck allows for simple and
convenient changing of drilling tools without the
use of additional tools.
– Clean and lightly grease the shank end of the
tool.
– Insert the tool in a twisting manner into the
tool holder until it latches itself.
– Check the latching by pulling the tool.
As a requirement of the system, the SDS-plus
drilling tool can move freely. This causes a certain radial run-out at no-load, which has no effect on the accuracy of the drill hole, as the drill
bit centres itself upon drilling.
Mounting the Key Type Drill Chuck
(see figure C)
– Screw the SDS-plus adapter shank 15 into a
key type drill chuck 14. Secure the key type
drill chuck 14 with the securing screw 13.
Please observe that the securing screw has
a left-hand thread.
Inserting the Key Type Drill Chuck
(see figure C)
– Clean the shank end of the adapter shank
and apply a light coat of grease.
– Insert the key type drill chuck with the adapt-
er shank into the tool holder with a turning
motion until it automatically locks.
– Check the locking effect by pulling the key
type drill chuck.
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Removing SDS-plus Drilling Tools
(see figure E)
– Push back the locking sleeve 3 and remove
the tool.
Inserting Drilling Tools without SDS-plus
Note: Do not use tools without SDS-plus for
hammer drilling! Tools without SDS-plus and
their drill chucks are damaged by hammer drilling.
– Insert a key type drill chuck 14 (see “Chang-
ing the Key Type Drill Chuck”, page 9).
– Open the key type drill chuck 14 by turning
until the tool can be inserted. Insert the tool.
– Insert the chuck key into the corresponding
holes of the key type drill chuck 14 and clamp
the tool uniformly.
– Set the selector switch 8 to the “Drilling”
symbol.
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Removing Drilling Tools without SDS-plus
– Turn the sleeve of the key type drill chuck 14
with the drill chuck key in anticlockwise direction until the drilling tool can be removed.
Dust Extraction with the Dust Extraction Attachment (Accessory)
f Dusts from materials such as lead-containing
coatings, some wood types, minerals and
metal can be harmful to one’s health. Touching or breathing-in the dusts can cause allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the user or bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are
considered as carcinogenic, especially in
connection with wood-treatment additives
(chromate, wood preservative). Materials
containing asbestos may only be worked by
specialists.
– As far as possible, use a dust extraction
system suitable for the material.
– Provide for good ventilation of the work-
ing place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-
class respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your
country for the materials to be worked.
f Prevent dust accumulation at the work-
place. Dusts can easily ignite.
Mounting the Dust Extraction Attachment
(see figure F)
For dust extraction, the dust extraction attachment (accessory) is required. When drilling, the
dust extraction attachment retracts so that the
attachment head is always close to the surface
at the drill hole.
– Press the button for depth stop adjustment 9
and remove the depth stop 10. Press button
9 again and insert the dust extraction attachment into the auxiliary handle 11 from the
front.
– Connect an extraction hose (diameter
19 mm, accessory) to the extraction sleeve
16 of the dust extraction attachment.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the material being worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special
vacuum cleaner.
Adjusting the Drilling Depth on the Dust Extraction Attachment (see figure G)
The required drilling depth X can also be adjusted when the dust extraction attachment is
mounted.
– Insert the SDS-plus drilling tool to the stop
into the SDS-plus tool holder 1. Otherwise,
the movability of the SDS-plus drilling tool
can lead to incorrect adjustment of the drilling depth.
– Loosen the wing bolt 20 on the dust extrac-
tion attachment.
– Without switching the power tool on, apply it
firmly to the drilling location. The SDS-plus
drilling tool must face against the surface.
– Position the the guide pipe 21 of the dust ex-
traction attachment in its holding fixture in
such a manner that the head of the dust extraction attachment faces against the surface
to be drilled. Do not slide the guide pipe 21
further over the telescopic pipe 19 of the
dust extraction attachment than required, so
that as much as possible of the scale 19 on
the telescopic pipe remains visible.
– Retighten the wing bolt 20 again. Loosen the
clamping screw 17 on the depth stop of the
dust extraction attachment.
–Move the depth stop 18 on the telescopic
pipe 19 in such a manner that the
clearance X shown in the figure corresponds
with the required drilling depth.
– Tighten the clamping screw 17 in this posi-
tion.
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Operation
Starting Operation
f Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage
of the power source must agree with the
voltage specified on the nameplate of the
machine. Power tools marked with 230 V
can also be operated with 220 V.
Setting the Operating Mode
With the selector switch for drilling/hammer
drilling 8, the operating mode of the machine is
selected.
Note: Change the operating mode only when the
machine is switched off! Otherwise, the machine can be damaged.
– To change the operating mode, press the re-
lease button 7 and turn the drilling/hammer
drilling selector switch 8 to the desired position until it can be heard to latch.
Position for hammer drilling in
concrete or stone as well as for
chiselling (chiselling only with the
MV 200 accessory)
Position for drilling without impact
in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic
as well as for screwdriving and
thread cutting
Reversing the Rotational Direction
(GBH 2-23 RE)
The rotational direction switch 4 is used to reverse the rotational direction of the machine.
However, this is not possible with the On/Off
switch 6 actuated.
Right rotation: Turn the selector switch for
drilling/hammer drilling 4 on both sides to
the stop in the position .
Left rotation: Turn the selector switch for
drilling/hammer drilling 4 on both sides to
the stop in the position .
Set the direction of rotation for hammer drilling,
drilling and chiselling always to right rotation.
Switching On and Off
–To start the machine, press the On/Off
switch 6.
–To lock the On/Off switch, keep it pressed
and additionally push the lock-on button 5.
–To switch off the machine, release the
On/Off switch 6. When the On/Off switch 6
is locked, press it first and then release it.
Setting the Speed/Impact Rate
(GBH 2-23 E/RE)
The speed/impact rate of the switched on power tool can be variably adjusted, depending on
how far the On/Off switch 6 is pressed.
Light pressure on the On/Off switch 6 results in
low speed/impact rate. Further pressure on the
switch increases the speed/impact rate.
Safety Clutch
f If the tool insert becomes caught or
jammed, the drive to the drill spindle is interrupted. Because of the forces that occur,
always hold the power tool firmly with both
hands and provide for a secure stance.
f If the power tool jams, switch the machine
off and loosen the tool insert. When switching the machine on with the drilling tool
jammed, high reaction torques can occur.
Working Advice
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
Chiselling
For chiselling, a MV 200 SDS-plus chiselling attachment (accessory), which is inserted into the
SDS-plus tool holder 1, is required.
Inserting Screwdriver Bits (see figure H)
f Apply the power tool to the screw/nut only
when it is switched off. Rotating tool inserts
can slip off.
To work with screwdriver bits, a universal bit
holder 22 with SDS-plus shank (accessory) is required.
– Clean the shank end of the adapter shank
and apply a light coat of grease.
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– Insert the universal bit holder with a turning
motion into the tool holder until it automatically locks.
– Check the locking effect by pulling the uni-
versal bit holder.
– Insert a screwdriver bit into the universal bit
holder. Use only screwdriver bits that match
the screw head.
– To remove the universal bit holder, pull the
locking sleeve 3 toward the rear and remove
the universal bit holder 22 out of the tool
holder.
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance and Cleaning
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
f For safe and proper working, always keep
the machine and ventilation slots clean.
f A damaged dust protection cap should be
changed immediately. We recommend having this carried out by an after-sales service.
– Clean the tool holder 1 each time after using.
If the machine should fail despite the care taken
in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair
should be carried out by an after-sales service
centre for Bosch power tools.
In all correspondence and spare parts order,
please always include the 10-digit article
number given on the type plate of the machine.
After-sales Service and Customer
Assistance
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your
product as well as spare parts. Exploded views
and information on spare parts can also be
found under:
www.bosch-pt.com
Our customer service representatives can answer your questions concerning possible applications and adjustment of products and accessories.
People’s Republic of China
China Mainland
Bosch Power Tools (China) Co., Ltd.
567, Bin Kang Road
Bin Jiang District 310052
Hangzhou, P.R.China
Service Hotline: 400 826 8484
Fax: +86 571 8777 4502
E-Mail: contact.ptcn@cn.bosch.com
www.bosch-pt.com.cn
HK and Macau Special Administrative Regions
Robert Bosch Hong Kong Co. Ltd.
21st Floor, 625 King’s Road
North Point, Hong Kong
Customer Service Hotline: +852 (21) 02 02 35
Fax: +852 (25) 90 97 62
E-Mail: info@hk.bosch.com
www.bosch-pt.com.hk
Indonesia
PT. Multi Tehaka
Kawasan Industri Pulogadung
Jalan Rawa Gelam III No. 2
Jakarta 13930
Indonesia
Tel.: +62 (21) 46 83 25 22
Fax: +62 (21) 46 82 86 45/68 23
E-Mail: sales@multitehaka.co.id
www.multitehaka.co.id
Philippines
Robert Bosch, Inc.
28th Floor Fort Legend Towers,
3rd Avenue corner 31st Street,
Fort Bonifacio Global City,
1634 Taguig City, Philippines
Tel.: +63 (2) 870 3871
Fax: +63 (2) 870 3870
matheus.contiero@ph.bosch.com
www.bosch-pt.com.ph
Bosch Service Center:
9725-27 Kamagong Street
San Antonio Village
Makati City, Philippines
Tel.: +63 (2) 899 9091
Fax: +63 (2) 897 6432
rosalie.dagdagan@ph.bosch.com
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Robert Bosch Vietnam Co. Ltd
10/F, 194 Golden Building
473 Dien Bien Phu Street
Ward 25, Binh Thanh District
84 Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Tel.: +84 (8) 6258 3690 ext. 413
Fax: +84 (8) 6258 3692
hieu.lagia@vn.bosch.com
www.bosch-pt.com
Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: +61 (01300) 307 044
Fax: + 61 (01300) 307 045
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: +64 (0800) 543 353
Fax: +64 (0800) 428 570
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: +61 (03) 9541 5555
www.bosch.com.au
Disposal
The machine, accessories and packaging should
be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of power tools into household
waste!
Subject to change without notice.
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