Bosch GSB18V-535C, GSR18V-535C Owner's Guide

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Work area safety

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or

dark areas invite accidents.

Do no t o pera te powe r t ool s i n e xpl o siv e at mos phere s, su ch as in the pre sen ce of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep children and b ystanders away w hi le 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 exp os e power tools to rain or wet conditions. W at er entering a power to ol 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 pa rt s. Damaged or entangled co rds

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 un avoi dabl e, use a Gr ound Fa u lt Circ uit 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.

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.

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow 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 batteryoperated (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. 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, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.

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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 dust-related 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 the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessor ie s, or storing power tools. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

Store idle po we r tools out o f the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to op erat e th e pow er t ool . Pow er t ools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain power tools. 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.

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 p o w er too l s o nly wi th spec i fical l y 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 met al o bj ects like paper clips, coin s, keys, nails, screws, o r ot her small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal t o another. Shorting the

battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

Un der ab usi ve con dit ion s, liq uid m ay be ejected from th e batter y; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If l iqu id con tac ts eye s, add iti ona lly s eek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery

may cause irritation or burns.

Do n ot use a b attery pa ck or too l that i s 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 excess ive temperature . Exposure to fire or

temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.

Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the tem p eratu r e ran g e spe c ified in th e ins t ructi o ns. Char g ing impr o p erly 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.

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Safety Rules for Cordless Drill/Drivers

Wear ear protectors when impact drilling.

Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.

Use auxiliary handle(s) if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.

Ho ld powe r to ol by ins ula ted gri ppi ng surf aces, whe n pe rform ing an o perat ion 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.

Use clamps or another practical way to secure an d support the wo rkp iec e 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 drill, fasten or break into existing walls or other blind areas where electrical wiring may e xist. If this situation is unav oi da ble,

disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this worksite.

Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this tool. Use a dust mask or respirator for applications which generate dust.

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.

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.

Disconnect battery pack from tool before ma kin g a ny ass emb ly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Po sit ion yourse lf to a void be ing c aught 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.

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.

Do not grasp the tool or place your hands too close to the spinning chuck or drill bit. Your

hand may be lacerated.

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.

Do not us e d ull or dama ged bits and accessories. Dull or damaged bits have a

greater tendency to bind in the workpiece.

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.

Ch eck to see that keys and ad jus tin g wrenches are removed from the drill before switching the tool "ON". Keys or wrenches can

fl y a way at high vel oci ty stri kin g y ou or a bystander.

Do not run the tool while carrying it at your side. A spinning drill bit could become entangled

with clothing and injury may result.

Use auxiliary handle(s) if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.

Ho ld p owe r too l by insulated g rip pin g surf aces, whe n perf ormin g an opera tion 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.

Use clamps or another practical way to secure an d supp ort the wo rkp iec e 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 drill, fasten or break into existing walls or other blind areas where electrical wir i ng may e x ist. If t h i s sit u a tion i s

unavoi da ble, disconne ct a ll f us es o r ci rcuit breakers feeding this worksite.

Always hold the tool with both hands. If the bi t jams two han ds will g ive you m aximu m control over torque reaction or kickback.

Safety Rules for Cordless Hammer Drills

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GF CI an d pe rso nal p rot ection dev ice s 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.

Keep 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 moun te d. Cer tain cle aning agents s uch as

gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

En sur e the sw itc h is in the o ff pos iti on before inserting battery pack. Inserting the

battery pack into power tools th at 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

• Ar sen ic and chrom ium from che mic ally -

treated lumber.

Yo ur ri sk fr o m th e se expos ure s vari es, 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.

THINK SAFETY

SAFETY IS A COMBINATION OF OPERATOR COMMON SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL TIMES WHEN POWER TOOLS ARE BEING USED.

Additional Safety Warnings

Alw a ys wear sa f e ty gogg l es or eye protection when using this tool. Use a dust mask or respirator for applications which generate dust.

Secure the material being drilled. Never hold it in your hand o r across legs. Un st able

support can cause the drill bit to bind causing loss of control and injury.

Disconnect battery pack from tool or place th e swit ch in the l ock ed or off p osi tion before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Po sitio n you rself t o avo id bein g cau ght between the tool or side handle and walls or pos t s. S h o uld th e bit b e c ome bo u nd or

jammed in the work, the reaction torque of the tool could crush your hand or leg.

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.

Do not grasp the tool or place your hands too close to the spinning chuck or drill bit.

Your hand may be lacerated.

When installing a bit, insert the shank of the bit well withi n the chuck. If the bit is not

inserted deep enough, the grip of the chuck over the bit is reduced and the loss of control is incr eased. After bit ins ertion, p ull on bit to ensure it is locked.

Do n o t use d u ll or d a mage d b its a n d accessories. Dull or damaged bits have a

greater tendency to bind in the workpiece.

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.

Che c k to see t hat keys an d ad j usti n g 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.

Do not run the drill while carrying it at your sid e . A sp innin g dr i ll bi t co uld becom e

entangled with clothing and injury may result.

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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.)

No 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)

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 (continued)

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 a

nd safer.

Symbol Designation / Explanation

Designates Li-ion battery recycling program

Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling program

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.

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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

NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.

Battery Packs/Chargers

Please refer to the Charger Manual included with your tool.

Model number GSR18V-535C GSB18V-535C Voltage rating 18 V 18 V No load speed 1 n

0-600/min n0 0-600/min

No load speed 2 n

0-1,900/min n0 0-1,900/min

Beats per minute NA 0-28,500 bpm

Maximum Capacities

Chuck size 1/2" 1/2" Driving screw sizes #16 x 3" #16 x 3" Drilling mild metal 1/2" 1/2" Drilling hard wood 1-1/2" 1-1/2" Drilling soft wood 2" 2" Drilling Masonry NA 1/2"

Data Transmission (GCY30-4 installed)

Bluetooth® Bluetooth® 4.1 (Low Energy)

Signal interval, approx. 8 s 8 s Signal range maximum 98ft

maximum 98ft

MODE SELECTOR RING

(Model GSB18V-535C only)

ADJUSTABLE

CLUTCH

KEYLESS

CHUCK

VARIABLE SPEED

TRIGGER SWITCH

BUILT IN WORK LIGHT AND

RED FUNCTION LIGHT

BATTERY PACK

RELEASE BUTTON

BATTERY PACK

VENTILATION

OPENINGS

FORWARD/REVERSING

LEVER AND TRIGGER LOCK

RUBBERIZED GRIP

GEAR SHIFTER / SPEED RANGE SELECTOR

FIG. 1

CONNECTIVITY MODULE

COMPARTMENT

KICKBACK CONTROL INSTRUCTION LABEL

BELT CLIP

The mobile terminal devices must be compatible with Bluetooth® Low Energy devices (version 4 .1) and support the Gen eric Access Profile (GAP).

The 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.).

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Assembly

INSERTING BITS

Move reverse switch lever to the center “OFF” position. Remove battery pack and rotate the clutch ring ( Model GS R1 8V-535C) o r mode selctor ring (Model GSB18V-535C) to the drill bit symbol “ ”. To o pe n rotate the chuck sleeve counter-clockwise viewing from chuck end, and open chuck to approximate drill bit diameter. Insert a clean bit up to the drill bit flutes for small bits, or as far as it will go for large bits. Close chuck by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise and securely tighten by hand (Fig. 4). Return the clutch ring or mode selector ring to desired position.

Do not use the power of the

drill while grasping chuck to loosen or tighten bit. Friction burn or hand injury

is possible if attempting to grasp the spinning chuck.

OPEN

CHUCK

SLEEVE

FIG. 4

DRILL BIT

BIT HOLDER

SCREWDRIVER BIT

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 to the center (off position). Slide charged battery pack 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 and slide the battery pack forward (Fig. 3).

Press the battery pack release button again and slide the battery pack completely out of tool housing (Fig. 3).

BATTERY PACK

RELEASE BUTTON

FIG. 2 FIG. 3

BATTERY PACK

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BELT CLIP

When the tool is attached to

the belt, position yourself to avoid entanglement with surrounding objects. U

nexpected entanglement could cause the tool to

fall resulting in injury to the operator or bystanders.

Th e be lt c lip accessor y wi ll a llow you t o 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 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. 5).

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

4X BIT TIP HOLDER

Store only bit tips in the on-

tool bit holder. Longer bits

could interfere with proper tool operation and result i

n user injury.

The four piece bit tip holder can be used for convenient on tool storage of your most commonly used bits.

When mounting bit holder accessory, mount on the side of the drill opposite the belt clip.

Al ways mak e sur e you s ecure ly tight en the mounting screw before use. (Fig. 6).

BELT CLIP

FIG. 5

FIG. 6

BIT HOLDER

GCY30-4 CONNECTIVITY MODULE

INSTALLATION

To reduce the risk of injury

re ad the oper ati ng instructions included with Bosch GCY30-4 connectivity module. Operating instructions for

GCY30-4 connectivity module include important information not covered in this manual.

Only use Button/coin cell 3V

lithium CR2032 battery. Do

not use any other button/coin cells or other forms of electrical power supply.

En sur e th at b att ery

replacement is carried out properly. There is a risk of explosion.

Ch emi cal B urn Haza rd.

Keep batteries away from ch ild ren . Th is pro duc t cont ain s a li thi um

button/coin cell battery. If a new or used lithium button/coin cell battery is swallowed or enters the

body, it can cause severe internal burns and can lead to death in as little as 2 hours. If you think a battery might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Always completely secure th e c onn ect ivi ty modu le

co mpa rtm ent . If t he con nec tiv ity mod ule

compartment does not close securely, stop using the product, remove the battery, and keep it away from children.

When discarding batteries, in sul ate the ‘ +’ an d ‘–’

terminals with insulating tape. When disposed

of improperly, lithium batteries may short, causing them to become hot, burst or ignite.

Ne ver dis pos e of the batteries in a fire or expose

to high heat. The batteries may explode.

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If GCY30-4 connectivity module is not purchased with the tool, or if the replacement of the module or the battery becomes necessary, please follow this procedure (See Fig. 7):

- Using a flat screwdriver or a coin, remove the

cover 1 from the side of the handle, by turning it 1/4 turn counter-clockwise.

- I f t h e t ool is alre ady equi ppe d wi th the

connectivity module, remove the battery 2, but do not remove the connectivity module 3.

- If the connectivity module is installed for the

first time, remove the plastic placeholder 4 from the connectivity module compartment, and place the connectivity module 3 in the compartment observing correct orientation. Note: Store the placeholder 4 in a safe place. Re inse rt the place hold er a gai n if the communications module is removed.

- Next place new battery 2 on the top of the

connectivity module with the “+” polarity facing up.

- Place the cover 1 over the battery and turn it ¼- turn clo ckw i se t o lock usin g a flat screwdriver or a coin.

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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).

FORWARD/REVERSING

LEVER & TRIGGER LOCK

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

accidental starts and accidental discharge.

Yo ur to ol is equi ppe d wit h a fo r war d/ reversing lever and trigger lock located above the trigger (Fig. 8). This lever was designe d for changing rotation of the bit, and for locking the trigger in an “OFF” position.

For forward rotation, (with chuck pointed away from you) move the lever to the far left (Fig. 8).

For reverse rotation move the lever to the far right (Fig. 9). To activate trigger lock move lever to the center off position.

Do not change direction of

ro t atio n u ntil t he too l

comes to a complete stop. Shifting during

rotation of the chuck can cause damage to the tool.

Operating Instructions

FIG. 8

FIG. 9

FIG. 7

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ADJUSTABLE CLUTCH

Your tool features 20 clutch settings. Output torque will increase as the clutch ring, is rotated from 1 to 20. The drill “ ” position will lock up t he cl utc h to permit dri lli ng an d driving heavyduty work, and also enables bits to be changed quickly and easily in the keyless chuck (Fig. 11).

BRAKE

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

BUILT IN LED WORK LIGHT

Your tool is also equipped with an LED light that tu rns on au tom atic ally when th e swit ch is activated, for better visibility when drilling/ driving (Fig. 1). The light turns off automatically a short time after the trigger is released. You can adjust this time frame using Bosch Tool Box app. See “Connectivity” section.

DRILL/HAMMER DRILL SELECTOR RING

(Model GSB18V-535C only)

The selector ring allows the tool to be set for

various drilling/hammer drilling applications. Rotate the selector dial right or left depending on the below applications (Fig. 12).

Drill only action: For drilling in woods, metals, plastics or other non concrete materials.

Drill with hammer action: For drilling in concrete, asphalt, tile or other similar hard materials. The hammer drill position overrides the clutch for drilling.

TEMPERATURE OVERLOAD

PROTECTION

Avoid using battery operated tools continuously, for long periods of time, while subjecting the tool to overload conditions, such as drilling with large diameter accessories into hard materials. Using battery powered tools at extreme loads, may ca use the batt ery to e xce ed it s al low abl e operating temperature range. When the battery exceeds normal operating temperature caused by overload, the speed of the tool may be reduced and the tool may appear to lose power. To regain the tool's full performance, the battery must be allowed to cool, until the operating temperature returns to normal.

MODE

SELECTOR

RING

FIG. 12

ADJUSTABLE

CLUTCH

FIG. 11

GEAR SHIFTING

Your tool is equipped with two separate gear ra nge s, low gear and high gea r. Lo w gea r provides high-torque and slower drilling speeds for heavy duty work or for driving screws. High gear provides faster speeds for drilling lighter work. To change speeds slide switch, to the high or low position (Fig. 10).

ATTENTION: If your tool appears to be running, but the chuck will not turn, check to make sure the gear shifting switch is pushed fully into desired setting.

GEAR

SHIFTER

FIG. 10

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KickBack Control (Rapid Shut-off)

To ensure better control of the tool during operation, this tool is design to shut-off

while in use if a sudden or unexpected bind up situation occurs. Bind up occurs when the bit gets jammed during operation, which forces the bit to stop spinning abruptly. If this occurs, the tool will shut down and the KickBack Control will be indicated by flashing LED lights on the tool.

The sensitivity level of this feature is adjustable. Using Bosch Toolbox app on a mobile device, operator may select one of three settings between “Earlier” and “Later” markers on the app. The se tti ngs o nly co ntr ol th e Kic kBa ck Con tro l activation delay, and do not change the capacity of this feature.

When the switch trigger is pressed, operator is notified about the KickBack Control settings, by the work light and function red light identified in Fig. 1 on page 8.

The setting indications are as follows:

Continuous white light (W) = Later (delayed Kick Back activation).

Slow alternating red (R) and white (W) light = Mid-Level (less delayed activation).

Fast alternating red (R) / white (W) light = Earlier (minimum delay to activation).

The label next to the work light displays the Kick Back setting indicator light pattern.

This feature can only be activated when the tool is running at maximum speed.

NOTE: The default KickBack Control setting for the tool is “Later”. KickBack Control setting for the tool without GCY30-4 module installed is always set to default.

WR WR

WWWW

RRR

RED LIGHT WHITE LIGHT

Connectivity

BLUETOOTH®

Do not use the power tool

wi th Bluetooth® i n the vicinity of gas stations, chemical plants, areas where there is danger of explosion and areas subject to blasting. Do not use the power tool with Bluetooth® in airplanes. Do not use the power tool with Bluetooth® in the vicinity of medical devices. Avoid operation in the direct vi cin ity of the human b ody ov er long er periods of time. When using the power tool with

Bluetooth®, interference with other devices and systems, airplanes and medical devices (e.g., cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids) may occur.

Th e Bl uet oot h® wo rd mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is under license.

Follow all instructions and

warnings provided by your Bluetooth® device manufacturer. Failure to

follow recommended procedures could result in personal injury or property damage.

Exercise extreme caution

wh en usi ng Bluetooth® devi ces to con trol o r ch ange p ower tool functions. Operation of the device may be in a

different area than the paired power tool. Paired devices may have functionality which allows timed event p ro gr am mi ng , including a ut om at ic al ly powering on (e.g. flood light). Depending upon the power tool, t he se unattende d operatio ns or function changes without direct line of sight to the paired tool could result in personal injury or property damage.

Always check tool settings

before use. Settings may be different than when the tool was last used. The connectivity module enables transfer of data and se tti ngs bas ed on B lue too th® wir ele ss technology. With module installed, select tool settings may be changed remotely by a paired Bluetooth® device and user installed app.

Th e connectivity mo dul e

GCY30-4 is equipped with a radio interface. Local operating restrictions, e.g. in

To reduce the risk of injury read the operating instructions included with Bosch GCY30-4 connectivity module. Operating instructions for GCY30-4

connectivity module include important information not covered in this manual.

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military sites or hospitals, are to be observed. Transmitters have demonstrated an ability to unintentionally interfere with other devices.

THINK SAFETY

SAFETY IS A COMBINATION OF OPERATOR COMMON SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE TOOL IS BEING USED.

FCC Caution

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 dev ice ma y no t c aus e ha rmf ul interference, and

2) This device must ac cept 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. If 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.

• Increas e the separation bet wee n th e equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a c

ircuit 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. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limit for exposure to radio frequency (R F) energy s et by the Ministry o f Hea lth (Canada), Safety Code 6. These limits are part of co mprehens ive gui del ine s an d estab lis hed permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.

Th ese gui del ine s a re based on the saf ety 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 colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Industry Canada

This devic e comp lies w ith In dustry C anada 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.

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Using ‘Bosch Toolbox’ app

After pairing your tool with a mobile device you can adjust certain functions or check the status of the power tool using Bosch Toolbox app.

Every time you change any setting the tool will confirm the changes by flashing the white LED work light.

A. Help button – tapping this button will bring up

help screen.

B. Tool photo – tapping on the photo will let you

customize the photograph of the tool.

C. Power tool battery ch ar ge status – the

number of gre en ‘batteries’ indicates the estimated charge level for the battery pack.

D. Power tool nickname – tapping on the ‘pencil’

icon will let you customize the tool nickname. You can also do it when changing the tool photo.

E. Connection status bar – Here you can see

the connection (signal) strength indicated by vertical bars. You can use toggle switch to disconnect the tool from you mobile device.

F. KickBack Control adjustment slide – you

can choose between three settings: ‘Earlier’, Middle (unmarked) and ‘Later’.

G. LED Afterg low timer – you can set t he

number of second that the LED worklight stays on a fte r the tr igg er swi tch o f the to ol is released.

H. Factory Reset toggle switch – you can reset

tool settings back to factory default settings. When you do so the LED after glow will reset to ‘10s’ and KickBack Control will be reset to ‘Later’ setting.

I. Tool alerts – tapping the ‘alerts triangle’ will

display any alerts received from the tool.

J. Info button – displays tool information and

specifications.

GSB18V-535C

Connected

LED Afterglow

Reset to Factory Default

KickBack Control

10s

(Activation)

arlier Later

GSB18V-535C

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DRIVING NUTS AND BOLTS

Variable speed control must be used with caution for driving nuts and bolts with socket set attach ments. The technique is to start slowly, increasing speed as the nut or bolt runs down. Set the nut or bolt snugly by slowing the drill to a stop. If this procedure is not followed, the tool will have a tendency to torque or twist in your hands when the nut or bolt seats.

DRILLING

You will extend the life of your bits and do neater work if you always put the bit in contact with the work before pulling the trigger. During the oper a tion, hold the tool firmly and exert light, steady pressure. Too much pressure at low speed will stall the tool. Too little pressure will keep the bit from cutting and cause excess friction by sliding over the surface. This can be damaging to both tool and bit.

DRILLING WITH VARIABLE SPEED

The variable speed trigger allows you to slowly increase RPM. By using a slow starting speed, you are able to keep the bit from “wander ing”. You can increase the speed as the bit “bites” into the work by squeezing the trigger.

DRIVING WITH VARIABLE SPEED

Variable speed drills will double as a power screwdriver by using a screwdriver bit. Prior to driving screws, pilot and clearance holes should be drilled. Place the threaded end of the screw in the pilot or clearance hole and start driving the screw slowly, increasing the speed as the screw runs down. Set the screw snugly by slowing to a stop.

FASTENING WITH SCREWS

The procedure shown in Fig. 13 will enable you to fast en materials togeth er using yo ur drill without stripping, splitt ing or se parating the material.

First, clamp the pieces together and drill the ho l e 2/3 the dia mete r o f the scre w. If the material is soft, drill only 2/3 the proper length. If it is hard, drill the entire length.

Second, unclamp the pieces and drill the hole in the top piece of w o od a gain to t h e s a me diameter as the shank of the screw.

Third, if flat head screw is used, countersink the hole to make the screw flush with the surface. Realign the holes on the two pieces and apply even pressure wh en driving the scre w. The screw shank clearance hole in the first piece allows the screw head to pull the pieces tightly together.

The adjustable screw drill accessory will do all of these operations quickly and easily. Screw drills are available for screw sizes No. 6, 8, 10 and 12.

DRILL BITS

Always inspect drill bits for excessive wear. Use only bits that are sharp and in good condition.

TWIST BITS: Available with straight and reduced shanks for wood and light duty metal drilling. High speed bits cut faster and last longer on hard ma terials.

CARBIDE TIPPED BITS: Used for drilling stone, con crete, plaster, cement and other unusually hard nonmetals. Use continuous heavy feed pres sure when employing carbide tip bits.

DRILLING WOOD

Be certain workpiece is clamped or anchored firm ly. Always apply pressure in a straight line with the drill bit. Maintain enough pressure to keep the drill “biting”.

When drilling holes in wood, twist bits can be used. Tw ist bits may overh eat unles s p ull ed out frequently to clear chips from flutes.

Use a “back-up” block of wood for work that is likely to splinter, such as thin materials.

You will drill a cleaner hole if you ease up on the pressure just before the bit breaks through the wood. Then complete the hole from the back side.

DRILLING METAL

There are two rules for drilling hard materials. First, the harder the material, the greater the pres sure you need to apply to the tool. Second, the harder the material, the slower the speed. Here are a couple of tips for drilling in metal. Lubri cate the tip

Operating Tips

. Drill same diameter

as screw shank

3. Countersink same diameter a

s screw head

1. Drill 2/3 diameter and 2/3 of screw l

ength for soft materials, full length for hard materials

Screw

pply a slight

ven pressure

hen driving

crews

djustable

crew

rill

Top

ottom

ASTENING

ITH SCREWS

FIG. 13

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Before using an accessory,

be certain that its maximum safe operating speed is not exceeded by the nameplate speed of the tool. Do not exceed the recommended wheel diameter.

SANDING AND POLISHING

Fine sanding and polishing re quire “touch”. Select the most efficient speed.

When using polishing bonnets, alway be sure the excess string that secures the bonnet is tucked well within the bonnet during operation.

WIRE BRUSHES

Work with brushes requires high speeds.

BRUSHING PRESSURE

1. Let the tips of a wire brush do the work . Operate the brush with the lightest pressure so only the tips of the wire come in contact with the work.

2. If heavier pressures are used, the wires will be overstressed, resulting in a wiping action; and if this is continued, the life of the brush will be shortened due to wire fatigue.

3. Apply the brush to the work in such a way

that as much of the brush face as possible is in full contact with the work. Applying the side or edge of the brush to the work will result in wire breakage and shortened brush life.

CORRECT: Wire tips doing the work.

INCORRECT: Excessive pressure can cause wire breakage.

of the bit occasionally with cutting oil except when drilling soft metals such as alu minum, cop per or cast iron. If the hole to be drilled is fairly large, drill a smaller hole first, then enlarge to the required size, it’s often faster in the long run. Main tain enough pressure to assure that the bit does not just spin in the hole. This will dull the bit and greatly shorten its life.

DRILLING MASONRY

Soft materials such as brick are relatively easy to drill. Concrete however, will require much more pressure to keep the bit from spinning. Be sure to use carbide tip bits for all masonry work.

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