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Akkus/Batterien:

Personal safety

Li-Ion:

 Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

Bitte beachten Sie die Hinweise im Ab-

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power

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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,

Änderungen vorbehalten.

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection

used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal inju-

ries.

 Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in

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the off-position before connecting to power source

and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or en-

ergising power tools that have the switch on invites acci-

Read all safety warnings and all in-

WARNING

dents.

structions. Failure to follow the warnings

 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seri-

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a ro-

ous injury.

tating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-

all times. This enables better control of the power tool in

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)

unexpected situations.

power tool.

 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-

Work area safety

lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from

moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be

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

caught in moving parts.

invite accidents.

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

 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,

traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con-

such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or

nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re-

dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust

duce dust-related hazards.

or fumes.

 Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

Power tool use and care

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

 Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool

for your application. The correct power tool will do the

Electrical safety

job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

 Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with

on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with

earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and

the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

 Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the

 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,

battery pack from the power tool before making any

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is

tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

earthed or grounded.

starting the power tool accidentally.

 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

 Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or

shock.

these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

 Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away

 Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-

from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damaged

ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other

or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If

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

damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.

sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable

Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power

for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

tools.

 If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid-

 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained

able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind

supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

and are easier to control.

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 Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in ac-

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

cordance with these instructions, taking into account

can briefly occur while driving in and loosening screws.

the working conditions and the work to be performed.

 Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamp-

Use of the power tool for operations different from those

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

intended could result in a hazardous situation.

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

Battery tool use and care

Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against

continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and

 Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu-

moisture. Danger of explosion.

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

pack may create a risk of fire when used with another bat-

tery pack.

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

 Use power tools only with specifically designated bat-

vapours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek

tery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a

medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irri-

risk of injury and fire.

tate the respiratory system.

 When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from oth-

 Use the battery only in conjunction with your Bosch

er metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,

power tool. This measure alone protects the battery

screws or other small metal objects, that can make a

against dangerous overload.

connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the

 Use only original Bosch batteries with the voltage list-

battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

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

 Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from

er batteries, e.g. imitations, reconditioned batteries or

the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally oc-

other brands, there is danger of injury as well as property

curs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-

damage through exploding batteries.

ally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery

may cause irritation or burns.

Additional Safety and Working

Service

Instructions

 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair per-

 Dusts from materials such as lead-containing coatings,

son using only identical replacement parts. This will en-

some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to

sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

one’s health and cause allergic reactions, lead to res-

piratory infections and/or cancer. Materials containing

Safety Warnings for Drills and

asbestos may only be worked by specialists.

Screwdriver

– Provide for good ventilation of the working place.

– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator.

GSB 18-2-LI

Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the

materials to be worked.

 Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Exposure to

 Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace. Dusts can

noise can cause hearing loss.

easily ignite.

GSR 18-2-LI/GSB 18-2-LI

 Before any work on the machine (e. g., maintenance,

 Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when

tool change, etc.) as well as during transport and stor-

performing an operation where the cutting accessory

age, set the rotational direction switch to the centre

or fastener may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accesso-

position. Unintentional actuation of the On/Off switch can

ry and fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make ex-

lead to injuries.

posed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give

 The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full

the operator an electric shock.

battery capacity, completely charge the battery in the

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

battery charger before using for the first time.

of control can cause personal injury.

 The battery is equipped with a NTC temperature con-

 Use appropriate detectors to determine if utility lines

trol which allows charging only within a temperature

are hidden in the work area or call the local utility com-

range of between 0 °C and 45 °C. A long battery ser-

pany for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead

vice life is achieved in this manner.

to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to

 Read the operating instructions of the battery charger.

explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property dam-

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

age.

switched off. Rotating tool inserts can slip off.

 Switch off the power tool immediately when the tool in-

 Adjust the gear switch only when the machine is at a

sert jams. Be prepared for high reaction torque that

complete stop.

can cause kickback. The tool insert jams when:

— the power tool is subject to overload or

— it becomes wedged in the workpiece.

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