Bosch GDS18V-221 Owner's Manual

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GDS18V-221

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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.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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.

Work area safety

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

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.

Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

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.

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.

Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

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.

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.

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.

Personal safety

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.

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Use personal protective equipment. Always 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.

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.

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.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

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 dustrelated hazards.

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.

Power tool use and care

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

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.

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.

Battery tool use and care

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.

Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

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.

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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.

Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F may cause explosion.

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.

Service

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.

Never service damaged battery packs.

Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Safety Rules for Cordless Impact Drivers

Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact“ ” hidden wiring. Fasteners contacting a live wire may “make” exposed metal parts of the power tool live and could give the operator an electric shock.

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.

Do not drive fasteners 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.

Use only sockets designed for power impact wrenches. Sockets designed for hand use may break under the load this tool generates.

Be certain to seat the socket completely and securely on the output drive.

Do not use worn or damaged sockets.

Select the correct size sockets and keep the inside of the socket clean.

Do not allow a loose fastener to spin freely with the socket. The fastener may be thrown out of the socket.

Use thick cushioned gloves and limit the exposure time by taking frequent rest periods. Vibration caused by impact driver action may be harmful to your hands and arms.

Remove battery pack before changing accessories. Accidental starting may occur because battery appliances with a battery inserted are in the operative condition.

Be prepared for a reaction torque when “seating” or removing a fastener. The tool housing may tend to twist in the opposite direction of accessory rotation when “seating” or removing a fastener depending on the torque setting of the tool.

Do not run the tool while carrying it at your side. The rotating drive could become entangled with clothing and injury may result.

Place the tool onto the fastener only when the tool is switched off. Rotating driver tools can slide off the fastener.

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Additional Safety 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.

Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Inserting 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 chemicallytreated 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

VVolts (voltage)

Ah	Amp hour (measurement of battery capacity)

AAmperes (current)

Hz	Hertz (frequency, cycles per second)

WWatt (power)

kg	Kilograms (weight)
min	Minutes (time)

sSeconds (time)

Diameter (size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.)

n0	No load speed (rotational speed at no load)

nRated speed (maximum attainable speed)

.../min

Revolutions or reciprocation per minute (revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc. per minute)

0Off position (zero speed, zero torque...)

1, 2, 3, ...						Selector settings (speed, torque or position settings. Higher number means
I, II, III,						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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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

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters

Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this component is recognized 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 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

Designates Ni-Cad 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 Impact Driver GDS18V-221

Fig. 1

14

13

5

2

1

	8	12
	4
	3

7

6

9

11

10

1	Output drive	10	Battery pack
2	Friction ring	11	Belt clip (sold separately)
3 Forward/reversing lever and trigger		12	Handle (insulated gripping surface)
	lock	13	Ventilation openings
4 Variable speed trigger switch		14	Wrist strap
5	Through hole	15	Socket*

6“Auto Bolt Release (ABR)” Button

7	“Auto Bolt Release (ABR)” Indicator	*	Not Shown. See further in these
8	LED Work light		operating instructions.

9Battery pack release button

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Functional Description and Specifications

Model	GDS18V-221
Voltage	18 V
No load speed	n0 0–2,400/min
Impact rate	0-3,500/min
Maximum torque	221 ft. lbs.
Output drive	1/2" Square drive with Friction Ring and Through Hole

Allowed ambient temperature

–during charging 32...113 °F (0...+45 °C)

–during operation –4...122 °F (–20...+50 °C)

–during storage 32…122 °F (0…+50 °C)

Battery Packs/Chargers

Please refer to the battery/charger list, included with your tool.

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Assembly

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.

Inserting and Releasing Battery Pack

Set Forward/Reversing lever 3 to the center (locked position). Slide charged battery pack 10 into the housing until the battery pack locks into position (Fig. 2).

Your tool is equipped with a secondary locking latch to prevent the battery pack from completely falling out of the handle, should it become loose due to vibration.

To remove the battery pack, press the battery pack release button 9 and slide the battery pack 10 completely out of tool housing (Fig. 3).

Inserting and Removing Accessories

Attach only high quality impact ready accessories with the proper size square drive designed for use with impact wrenches. To install a socket 15, simply push completely onto output drive 1 (Fig. 4).

▼ BELT CLIP (Optional Accessory)

When the tool is attached to the belt, position yourself to avoid entanglement

with surrounding objects. Unexpected entanglement could cause the tool to fall resulting in injury to the operator or bystanders.

The optional belt clip accessory will allow you to conveniently attach your tool to your belt. This feature will allow you to have both hands free when climbing a ladder or moving to another work area.

The belt clip 12 can be attached to either side of the tool by securing it with a mounting screw. Always make sure you securely tighten the mounting screw before use (Fig.1).

To use clip, turn tool upside down and attach to your belt.

Fig. 2	Fig. 3
10
	9
	10

Fig. 4

1

15

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Operating Instructions

▼ INTENDED USE

This tool is intended for the fastening and loosening of bolts, nuts and various threaded fasteners. This tool is not intended for use as a drill.

▼VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED TRIGGER SWITCH

Your tool is equipped with a variable speed trigger switch. The tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger. The speed can be adjusted from the minimum to maximum nameplate RPM by the pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to increase the speed and release pressure to decrease speed (Fig. 1).

▼ BRAKE

When the trigger switch is released it activates the brake to stop the chuck quickly. This is especially useful in the repetitive driving and removal of screws.

▼ AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN ABR*

* ABR = Auto Bolt Release

The ABR function automatically shuts down the power tool when the bolt or nut is released. The automatic shutdown helps prevent the bolt or nut from falling down when released. You can use the “Auto Bolt Release (ABR)” button 6 to activate and deactivate ABR. The LED for “Auto Bolt Release (ABR)” 7 lights up when ABR is activated (Fig. 5). The previous setting is retained when the battery is changed.

Note: The ABR function only works when tool is in reverse mode.

▼FORWARD/REVERSING LEVER AND TRIGGER LOCK

After tool use, lock trigger in “OFF” position to help prevent accidental starts

and accidental discharge.

Your tool is equipped with a forward/ reversing lever and trigger lock 3 located above the trigger (Fig. 6). This lever was designed for changing rotation of the bit, and for locking the trigger in an “OFF” position.

To lock the trigger, move the lever to the center.

For forward rotation, (with chuck pointed away from you) move the lever to the far left.

Fig. 5

7

6

	Fig. 6
3	3

For reverse rotation move the lever to the far right. To activate trigger lock move lever to the center off position.

Do not change direction of rotation until the tool comes to a complete stop. Shifting during

rotation of the chuck can cause damage to the tool.

▼ BUILT IN WORK LIGHT

Your tool is also equipped with a work light 8 for better visibility when driving (Fig. 1). The lights turn on when the trigger is

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pulled. The light will automatically turn off when trigger is released.

after approx. 6 to 10 Sec. impacting/tightening action.

						Due to the lubrication used in the
	start to impact immediately. Once the
						impacting mechanism, the tool should be
	fastener has “broken loose” it will start to
						run for three minutes at no load prior to
	unthread. Be careful that you do not allow
						actual usage. This will warm the lubricant
	a fastener to spin freely once it is no longer
						and provide better performance.
	engaged with the other threaded part as it
	may be thrown out of the socket.					The torque build-up depends on the
Operating Tips						following factors:
				Use only	sockets	• Hardness of the bolts/nuts.
				designed for	power	• Type of washer (disk washer, spring
	impact wrenches. Sockets designed for					washer, seal).
	hand use may break under the load this					• Hardness of the material to be joined.
	tool generates.					• Lubricating effect at the surfaces of
▼ INSTALLING FASTENERS						the junction.
	To fasten: Start the fastener by hand on to					This leads to the following application
	or in to its threaded counter part (e.g. nut					cases:
	on to bolt, bolt in to nut or threaded hole).					Hard joining application: The joining of
	Next, with the proper impact socket					metal to metal with a disk washer. The
	securely mounted to the wrench, slide the					maximum torque is reached after a relative
	impact socket on to the nut or bolt head.					short impacting/tightening action.
	Hold the tool securely with both hands and					Medium joining application: The joining of
	squeeze the trigger switch. The impact					metal to metal when using spring ring
	socket will turn the fastener and impacting					washer, disk spring washer, stud bolts or
	will begin once the fastener encounters					bolts/nuts with conical seats.
	resistance. See the following chart to					Soft joining application: The joining of e.g.
	estimate the amount of impact time					metal to wood or insulation material.
	required to obtain a desired torque.					For middle or soft joining cases, the
	To loosen: With the proper impact socket					maximum tightening torque is less than for
	securely mounted to the wrench, slide the					hard cases. Therefore, a longer impacting/
	impact socket on to the bolt head (be sure					tightening action is necessary to arrive at
	the rotational direction is “reverse”).					the maximum tightening torque.

Hold the tool securely with both hands and ▼ COLD WEATHER USE (32°F) squeeze the trigger switch. The tool will

▼ TIGHTENING TORqUE

The tightening torque depends on the duration of the impacting/tightening action. The largest tightening torque is achieved

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