Bosch PSR 18 LI User Manual

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Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH

70538 Stuttgart
GERMANY

www.bosch-pt.com

PSR 18 LI

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 Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in

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Safety Notes

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING

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 mains­operated (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 and moving parts. Damaged

or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

 When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-

sion 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 unavoid-

able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected
supply. Use of an RCD 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 op-

erating 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.

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Read all safety warnings and all instruc­tions. Failure to follow the warnings and

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 en­ergising 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 ro-

tating 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 jewel-

lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be

caught in moving parts.

 If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-

traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con­nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re-

duce dust-related hazards.

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 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 bind-

ing 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 ac-

cordance 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 manu-

facturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery

pack may create a risk of fire when used with another bat­tery pack.

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 Use power tools only with specifically designated bat-

tery 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 oth-

er 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 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 repair per-

son using only identical replacement parts. This will en-

sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Warnings for Drills and Screwdrivers

 Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces when

performing an operation where the cutting accessory
or fastener may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accesso-

ry and fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make ex­posed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give
the operator an electric shock.

 Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss

of control can cause personal injury.

 Use appropriate detectors to determine if utility lines

are hidden in the work area or call the local utility com­pany for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead

to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to
explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property dam­age.

 Switch off the power tool immediately when the tool

insert jams. Be prepared for high reaction torque that
can cause kickback. The tool insert jams when:

– the power tool is subject to overload or
– it becomes wedged in the workpiece.

 Hold the machine with a firm grip. High reaction torque

can briefly occur while driving in and loosening screws.

 Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamp-

ing devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.

 Always wait until the machine has come to a complete

stop before placing it down. The tool insert can jam and

lead to loss of control over the power tool.

 Do not open the battery. Danger of short-circuiting.

Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against
continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and
moisture. Danger of explosion.

 In case of damage and improper use of the battery, va-

pours may be emitted. Provide for fresh air and seek
medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irri-

tate the respiratory system.

 Use the battery only in conjunction with your Bosch

power tool. This measure alone protects the battery

against dangerous overload.

 Use only original Bosch batteries with the voltage list-

ed on the nameplate of your power tool. When using oth-

er batteries, e.g. imitations, reconditioned batteries or
other brands, there is danger of injury as well as property
damage through exploding batteries.

Product Description and
Specifications

Intended Use

The machine is intended for driving in and loosening screws
as well as for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustra­tion of the machine on the graphics page.

1 Screwdriver bit*
2 Keyless chuck
3 Torque preselection ring
4 Indicator for right rotation
5 Indicator for left rotation
6 Battery*
7 “PowerLight”
8 Rotational direction switch

9 On/Off switch
10 Handle (insulated gripping surface)
11 Battery unlocking button*
12 Universal bit holder*
13 Securing screw for keyless chuck
14 Hex key*

*Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard de­livery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories
can be found in our accessories program.

Technical Data

Cordless Drill/Driver PSR 18 LI

Article number
Rated voltage
No-load speed
Max. screw dia.
Max. drilling dia.

– Steel
– Wood

Chuck clamping range
Weight according to

EPTA-Procedure 01:2014

Please observe the article number on the type plate of your machine.
The trade names of the individual machines may vary.

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Read all safety warnings and all instruc­tions. Failure to follow the warnings and in-

structions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.

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Assembly

Battery Charging (see figure A)

 Use only the battery chargers listed on the accessories

page. Only these battery chargers are matched to the lith-

ium-ion battery of your power tool.

Note: The battery supplied is partially charged. To ensure full
capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in the
battery charger before using your power tool for the first time.

The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time without re­ducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure
does not damage the battery.

The lithium-ion battery is protected against deep discharging
by the “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)”. When the battery is
empty, the machine is switched off by means of a protective
circuit: The inserted tool no longer rotates.

 Do not continue to press the On/Off switch after the

machine has been automatically switched off. The bat-

tery can be damaged.

To remove the battery 6, press the battery unlocking button

11 and pull the battery out of the power tool toward the rear.
Do not exert any force.

For charging, the battery 6 can also remain in the power tool.
During the charging procedure, the power tool cannot be
switched on.

The battery is equipped with a NTC temperature control
which allows charging only within a temperature range of be­tween 0 ° C and 45 ° C. A long battery service life is achieved
in this manner.

Observe the notes for disposal.

Changing the Tool (see figure B)

 Before any work on the machine itself (e. g. mainte-

nance, tool change, etc.) as well as during transport
and storage, remove the battery from the power tool.

There is danger of injury when unintentionally actuating
the On/Off switch.

The drill spindle is locked when the On/Off switch 9 is not
pressed. This makes quick, convenient and easy changing of
the tool in the drill chuck possible.

Open the keyless chuck 2 by turning in rotation direction ,
until the tool can be inserted. Insert the tool.

Firmly tighten the collar of the keyless chuck 2 by hand in ro­tation direction . This automatically locks the drill chuck.

The locking is released again to remove the tool when the col­lar is turned in the opposite direction.

Replacing the Drill Chuck (see figures C – E)

 Before any work on the machine itself (e. g. mainte-

nance, tool change, etc.) as well as during transport
and storage, remove the battery from the power tool.

There is danger of injury when unintentionally actuating
the On/Off switch.

Removing the Securing Screw (see figure C)

The keyless chuck 2 is secured with a securing screw 13
against unintentional loosening from the drill spindle. Com­pletely open the keyless chuck 2 and unscrew the securing
screw 13 in rotation direction . Please note that the se-

curing screw has a left-hand thread.

If the securing screw 13 is seated tightly, apply a screwdriver
to the screw head and loosen the securing screw by giving a
blow onto the handle of the screwdriver.

Removing the Drill Chuck (see figure D)

Clamp the short end of a hex key 14 into the keyless chuck 2.
Place the machine on a stable surface (e. g. a workbench).

Hold the machine firmly and loosen the keyless chuck 2 by
turning the hex key 14 in rotation direction . Loosen a tight­seated keyless chuck by giving the long end of the hex key 14
a light blow. Remove the hex key from the keyless chuck and
completely unscrew the keyless chuck.

Mounting the Drill Chuck (see figure E)

The keyless chuck is mounted in reverse order.

The drill chuck must be tightened with a tightening
torque of approx. 7– 9 Nm.

Screw the securing screw 13 in anti-clockwise direction into
the opened keyless chuck. Always use a new securing screw,
as the threads are covered with a thread-locking compound
that loses its effect after multiple usage.

Dust/Chip Extraction

 Dusts from materials such as lead-containing coatings,

some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to
one’s health. Touching or breathing-in the dusts can cause
allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of
the user or bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are considered
as carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood-treat­ment additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials
containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.
– Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator.

Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the
materials to be worked.

 Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace. Dusts can

easily ignite.

Operation

Starting Operation

Inserting the battery
 Use only original Bosch lithium ion batteries with the

voltage listed on the nameplate of your power tool.

Using other batteries can lead to injuries and pose a fire
hazard.

Set the rotational direction switch 8 to the centre position in
order to avoid unintentional starting. Insert the charged bat­tery 6 into the handle so that it can be felt to engage and faces
flush against the handle.

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Reversing the rotational direction (see figure F)

The rotational direction switch 8 is used to reverse the rota­tional direction of the machine. However, this is not possible
with the On/Off switch 9 actuated.

Right Rotation: For drilling and driving in screws, push the
rotational direction switch 8 left to the stop.

The indicator for right rotation 4 lights up when the
On/Off switch 9 is actuated and the motor is running.

Left Rotation: For loosening or unscrewing screws, push the
rotational direction switch 8 right to the stop.

The indicator for left rotation 5 lights up when the
On/Off switch 9 is actuated and the motor is running.

Setting the torque

The required torque can be preselected in 15 steps with the
torque preselection ring 3. With the correct setting, the insert
tool is stopped as soon as the screw is screwed flush into the
material or when the set torque is reached.
Select a higher setting when driving out screws, or set to the
symbol “Drilling”.

Drilling

Protection Against Deep Discharging

The lithium-ion battery is protected against deep discharging
by the “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)”. When the battery is
empty, the machine is switched off by means of a protective
circuit: The inserted tool no longer rotates.

Working Advice

 Apply the power tool to the screw only when it is

switched off. Rotating tool inserts can slip off.

After longer periods of working at low speed, allow the ma­chine to cool down by running it for approx. 3 minutes at max­imum speed with no load.

For drilling in metal, use only perfectly sharpened HSS drill
bits (HSS= high-speed steel). The appropriate quality is guar­anteed by the Bosch accessories program.

Before screwing larger, longer screws into hard materials, it is
advisable to predrill a pilot hole with the core diameter of the
thread to approx.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

The safety clutch is deactivated in the “Drilling” position.

Switching On and Off

To start the machine, press the On/Off switch 9 and keep it
pressed.

The power light 7 lights up when the On/Off switch 9 is slightly
or completely pressed, and allows the work area to be illumi­nated when lighting conditions are insufficient.

To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 9.

Adjusting the Speed

The speed of the switched-on power tool can be variably ad­justed, depending on how far the On/Off switch 9 is pressed.

Light pressure on the On/Off switch 9 results in a low rotation­al speed. Further pressure on the switch results in an increase
in speed.

Fully automatic spindle locking (Auto-lock)

When the On/Off switch 9 is not pressed, the drill spindle and
thus the tool holder are locked.

This enables screws to be screwed in, even when the battery is
empty and allows for the machine to be used as a screwdriver.

Run-on Brake

When the On/Off switch 9 is released, the chuck brakes to a
stop, thus preventing the run-on of the tool.

When driving in screws, wait until the screw is screwed in
flush with the material and then release the On/Off switch 9.
By doing so, the head of the screw does not penetrate into the
material.

Temperature Dependent Overload Protection

When using as intended for, the power tool cannot be subject
to overload. When the load is too high or the allowable battery
temperature of 70 ° C is exceeded, the electronic control
switches off the power tool until the temperature is in the op­timum temperature range again.

 Before any work on the machine itself (e. g. mainte-

nance, tool change, etc.) as well as during transport
and storage, remove the battery from the power tool.

There is danger of injury when unintentionally actuating
the On/Off switch.

 For safe and proper working, always keep the machine

and ventilation slots clean.

When the battery is no longer operative, please refer to an au­thorised after-sales service agent for Bosch power tools.

If the machine should fail despite the care taken in manufac­turing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by
an after-sales service centre for Bosch power tools.

In all correspondence and spare parts order, please always in­clude the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of
the machine.

After-sales Service and Customer Service

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern­ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare
parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can al­so be found under:

www.bosch-pt.com

Our customer service representatives can answer your ques­tions concerning possible applications and adjustment of
products and accessories.

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Great Britain

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
Tel. Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Ireland

Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: [phone]
www.bosch.com.au

Republic of South Africa
Customer service

Hotline: [phone]

Gauteng – BSC Service Centre

35 Roper Street, New Centre
Johannesburg

Bosch Headquarters

Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Transport

The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Danger­ous Goods Legislation requirements. The user can transport
the batteries by road without further requirements.
When being transported by third parties (e.g.: air transport or
forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and
labelling must be observed. For preparation of the item being
shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is re­quired.

Dispatch batteries only when the housing is undamaged.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in
such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging.
Please also observe possibly more detailed national regula­tions.

Disposal

The machine, rechargeable batteries, accessories
and packaging should be sorted for environmental­friendly recycling.

Do not dispose of power tools and batteries/rechargeable
batteries into household waste!

Batteries no longer suitable for use can be directly returned at:

Great Britain

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
Tel. Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Battery packs/batteries:

Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

KZN – BSC Service Centre

Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: [phone]

Subject to change without notice.

Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Western Cape – BSC Service Centre

Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Li-ion:

Please observe the instructions
in section “Transport”, page 8.

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18 V (Li-Ion)

2 607 336 039 (1.3 Ah)
1 600 Z00 000 (1.5 Ah)

AL 2204 CV
(14.4 – 18 V)

2 607 225 277 (AU)

AL 2215 CV
(14.4 – 18 V)

1 600 Z00 003 (AU)

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