Bosch HDS183, DDS183 Owner's Manual

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Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad

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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

us e any ada p t e r plugs w i th eart h e d

(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs

an d ma tchin g ou tlets wil l re d uce ris k o f

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

us e c ommon se nse when o pera ting 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

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

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. 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, will

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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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.

Hold power tool by insulat ed grippin g

surfaces, when performing an operation

where the cutting accessory may contact

hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a

"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of

th e p o wer tool " live" an d co uld give the

operator an electric shock.

Safety Rules for Cordless Hammer Drills

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such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard

h

at, or hearing protection used for appropriate

conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

sw itch is in the off- posi tion be fore

connecting to power source and / or battery

pa ck, pic king up or ca rryi ng the too l.

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

co n trol of the power too l in unexp e cted

situations.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing

or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and

gloves away from moving parts. Loos e

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.

Power tool use and care

Do not for ce th e pow er too l. 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

ca n n o t be control l e d with the switc h 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

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. 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.

Ma n y a c c i dents are caused by po o r l y

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 th e ma nufa cturer. A cha rger tha t is

suitable for one type of battery pack may

create a risk of fire when used with another

battery pack.

Use power too ls 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 m e t a l objects that c a n 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

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.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified

re p a i r pe r son u s i n g on l y id e ntical

replacement parts. This will ensure that the

safety of the power tool is maintained.

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Safety Rules for Cordless Drill/Drivers

Use clamps or another practical way to

s

ecure 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 drill, fasten or break into existing

walls or other blind areas where electrical

wi r ing may e x ist. If t h is situ a tion is

unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit

breakers feeding this worksite.

Al w ays we ar saf e ty go g gles o r 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 t ime by t aking fre que nt rest

periods. Vibration caused by hammer-drill

action may be harmful to your hands and arms.

Secure the material being drilled. Never

ho ld it in yo u r hand or across le g s.

Unstable support can cause the drill bit to bind

causing loss of control and injury.

Disconnect battery pack from tool before

maki ng any a sse mbly, ad jus tments or

changing accessories. S uch preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the

tool accidentally.

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.

If the bit becomes bound in the workpiece,

r

elease 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 use dul l or d a maged bit s 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 tha t ke ys and adju s ting

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 tool while carrying it at your

si de. A spin ning dril l bi t c o uld becom e

entangled with clothing and injury may result.

Use auxiliary handle(s) if supplied with the

tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.

Hold powe r too l by insulate d grippi ng

surfaces, when performing an operation

where the cutting accessory may contact

hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a

"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of

th e po wer tool "liv e" a nd c ould 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 drill, fasten or break into existing

walls or other blind areas where electrical

wiring ma y ex is t. If this si t u a ti on is

unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit

breakers feeding this worksite.

Always hold the tool with both hands. If

the b i t j ams t w o h ands w i l l give y o u

maximum contro l ove r torque reaction or

kickback.

Always wear safet y g o g g l e s o r e y e

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 or across legs.

Unstable support can cause the drill bit to

bind causing loss of control and injury.

Di sconn e ct ba ttery pack from tool or

pl a c e the sw i t c h in t h e loc k e d or off

position be fore making any ass embly,

adjustments or chan ging accessori es.

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GFCI 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.

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 c leaning a tool be

careful not to disassemble any portion of

th e tool sin ce inte rnal wir es may be

misplaced or pinched or safety guard return

sp ring s may be impro perl y mou nted .

Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline,

carb on tetra chl ori de, ammo nia , 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 du st created by

power sanding, sawing,

grinding, drilling, and other construction

activities contains chemicals known to

ca use ca ncer , b i rth 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 chrom ium from chemically -

treated lumber.

Yo u r risk f r om the s e exposu r e s varie s ,

depending on how often you do this type of

work. To r educe 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.

Additional Safety Warnings

Such preventive safety measures reduce the

r

isk of starting the tool accidentally.

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.

If the bit be c o m e s b o u n d in the

workpiece, release th e tr i g g e r

im m ediat e ly, r e verse the dire c tion o f

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 within the chuck. If the bit is

not inserted deep enough, the grip of the

c

huck over the bit is reduced and the loss of

control is increased. After bit insertion, pull

on bit to ensure it is locked.

Do not u se du l l or dam a ged b i t s an d

accessories. Dull or damaged bits have a

greater tendency to bind in the workpiece.

When removing the bit from the tool avoid

contact w i t h s kin and u s e pr o p e r

protective gloves when grasping the bit or

accessory. Accessories may be hot after

prolonged use.

Check to see th at k eys and adjus ting

wr e n c h e s are r e m o v e d from t h e drill

before switching the tool "ON". Keys or

wr e n c h e s can f l y away a t high v e l o c i t y

striking you or a bystander.

Do not run the drill while carrying it at

your side. A spinning drill bit could become

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.)

n

0

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)

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 (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 and 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

Battery Packs/Chargers

Please refer to the Charger Manual included with your tool.

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

Model number DDS183 HDS183

Voltage rating 18 V 18 V

No load speed 1 n

0

0-600/min n

0

0-600/min

No load speed 2 n

0

0-1900/min n

0

0-1900/min

Impact rate NA 0-22000 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"

MODE SELECTOR RING

(Model HDS183 only)

ADJUSTABLE

CLUTCH

KEYLESS

CHUCK

VARIABLE SPEED

TRIGGER SWITCH

BUILT IN

WORK LIGHT

BATTERY PACK

RELEASE BUTTON

BATTERY PACK

VENTILATION

OPENINGS

FORWARD/REVERSING

LEVER & TRIGGER LOCK

RUBBERIZED

GRIP

GEAR SHIFTER /

SPEED RANGE SELECTOR

FIG. 1

BELT CLIP

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Assembly

Disconnect battery pack

from tool before making

any assembly, adjustments or changing

ac c essor i es. Su ch pre v entiv e safet y

measures reduce the risk of starting the tool

accidentally.

INSERTING BITS

Move reverse switch lever to the center “OFF”

position. Remove battery pack and rotate the

clutch ring (Model DDS183) or mode selctor

ring (Model HDS183) to the drill bit symbol

“ ”. To open rotate the chuck sleeve

counter-clockwise viewing from chuck end,

an d ope n chuc k to app r oxima t e dr i ll bi t

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

(F ig. 2). Retur n th e c l utch rin g or mo d e

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.

CLOSE

OPEN

CHUCK

SLEEVE

FIG. 2

DRILL BIT

BIT HOLDER

SCREWDRIVER BIT

BELT CLIP

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 belt clip ac cess ory wi ll all ow 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 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. 3).

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 in user injury.

The four piece bit tip holder can be used for

co nven ient on tool stor age of you r most

commonly used bits.

When mounting bit holder accessory, mount on

the side of the drill opposite the belt clip.

Always make sure you securely tighten the

mounting screw before use. (Fig. 4).

BELT CLIP

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

BIT HOLDER

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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

preve nt acci dent al sta rts and accid enta l

discharge.

Yo u r t o o l is equipped w i t h a f o r ward/

reversing lever and trigger lock located above

the trigger (Fig. 5). This lever was designed

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. 5).

For reverse rotation move the lever to the far

right (Fig. 6). 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.

Operating Instructions

FIG. 5

FIG. 6

GEAR SHIFTING

Your tool is equipped with two separate gear

ranges, low gear and high gear. Low gear

pr ovid es h igh- torq u e a nd s lower dr illin g

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. 7).

AT TENT ION: If you r t o ol a ppea r s t o 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. 7

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Set Forward/Reversing lever to the center (off

position). Slide charged battery pack into the

housing un til the bat ter y p ack locks i nto

position (Fig. 10).

Your tool is equipped with a secondary locking

la t ch to pr event the bat t ery 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. 11).

Press the battery pack release button again

and slide the battery pack completely out of

tool housing (Fig. 11).

INSERTING AND RELEASING BATTERY PACK

BATTERY PACK

RELEASE BUTTON

FIG. 10 FIG. 11

BATTERY PACK

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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 the clutch to permit drilling and

driving heavyduty work, and also enables bits

to be changed qui c kly a nd e asily in the

keyless chuck (Fig. 8).

BRAKE

Wh e n the tr igger sw i t c h is released it

activates the brake to stop the chuck quickly.

This is e specially use ful in t he re petitive

driving and removal of screws.

BUILT IN WORK LIGHT

Your tool is also equipped with a light that turns

on automatically when the switch is activated,

f

or better visibility when drilling/driving (Fig. 1).

DRILL/HAMMER DRILL SELECTOR RING

(Model HDS183 only)

The selector ring allows the tool to be set for

various drilling/hammer drilling applications.

Rotate th e s e l e c to r dial r i g h t o r left

depending on the below applications (Fig. 9).

Drill only action: For drilling in woods, metals,

plastics or other non concrete materials.

Dr ill with h amme r a ctio n: Fo r d rill ing in

concrete, asphalt, tile or other similar hard

materials. The hammer drill position overrides

the clutch for drilling.

MODE

SELECTOR

RING

FIG. 9

ADJUSTABLE

CLUTCH

FIG. 8

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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. 12 will enable

you to fasten materials together using your

drill without stripping, splitting or separating

the material.

First, clamp the pieces together and drill the

hole 2/3 the diameter of the screw. If the

material is soft, drill on ly 2/3 the prop er

length. If it is hard, drill the entire length.

Second, unclamp the pieces and drill the

hole in the top piece of wood again to the

same 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 when driving the

screw. 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.

Operating Tips

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TEMPERATURE OVERLOAD

P

ROTECTION

Av o id usi ng bat t ery ope rated 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

extr eme l oads, may cause the battery to

exceed its allowable operating temperature

range. When the battery exceeds nor mal

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

t

o normal.

RAPID SHUT-OFF (KICK BACK CONTROL)

To ensure better control of the tool during

operation, this tool is design to shut-off while in

us e if a sud den or un e xpect e d bin d 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 Rapid Shut-off

will be indicated by a flashing LED on the tool.

This feature can only be activated when the

tool is running at maximum speed.

2. Drill same diameter

as screw shank

3. Countersink

same diameter

as screw head

1. Drill 2/3 diameter

and 2/3 of screw

length for soft

materials, full

length for hard

materials

Screw

Apply a slight

even pressure

when driving

screws

Adjustable

Screw

Drill

Top

Bottom

FASTENING

WITH SCREWS

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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.

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CORRECT: Wire tips doing the work.

INCORRECT: Excessive pressure can cause wire breakage.

DRILL BITS

A

lways inspect drill bits for excessive wear. Use

only bits that are sharp and in good condition.

TWIST BITS: Ava ila ble 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. Twist bits may overheat unless pulled 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

t

he 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 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

fa ster in the lon g run. Mai n tain eno ugh

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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(* = standard equipment)

(** = optional accessories)

* Screwdriver bit

* Carrying case

Accessories

Service

NO US E R

SERVICE ABL E P ART S

I

NS I D E . Pr e v e n t i v e m a i n t e n a n c e

performed by un au thorized personnel may

result in misplacing of internal wires and

components which could cause serious

hazard. We recom mend that all tool service

be performed by a Bosch Factory Service

Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.

SE R V I C E M E N : Di s c o n n e c t to o l an d / o r

charger from power source before servicing.

BATTERIES

Be alert for battery packs that are nearing

their end of life. If you notice decreased

tool perfo rmance or si gnifica ntl y short er

running time between charges then it is time

to replace the battery pack. Failure to do so

can cause the tool to operate improperly or

damage the charger.

TOOL LUBRICATION

Your Bosch tool has been properly lubricated

and is ready for use.

D.C. MOTORS

The motor in your tool has been engineered

for many hours of dependable service. To

maintain peak efficiency of the motor, we

recommend it be examined every six months.

Only a genuine Bosch replacement motor

specially designed for your tool should be

used.

Cleaning

To a v o i d a c c i d e n t s ,

always disconnect th e

tool and/or charger from the power supply

before cleaning. The tool may be cleaned

most effectively with com pressed dry air.

Al w a y s wea r safety goggle s when

cleaning tools with compressed air.

Ventilation openings and switch levers must

be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do

not attempt to cle an by inserting pointed

objects through opening.

Certain cleaning agents

an d solvents d a m a g e

plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,

car bon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning

solvents, ammonia and household detergents

that contain ammonia.

Maintenance

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