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specified in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range may damage
the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Service
u
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.
u
Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of bat-
tery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer
or authorized service providers.
Safety instructions for nibblers
u
This power tool is not suitable for bench-mounted use.
It must not be clamped into a vice or fastened to a work-
bench, for example.
u
Wear protective gloves during work.
Sharp burrs de-
velop on the cut sheets; these can cause injury.
u
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, va-
pours may be emitted. The battery can set alight or ex-
plode.
Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical
attention should you experience any adverse effects. The
vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
u
Do not open the battery.
There is a risk of short-circuit-
ing.
u
The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such
as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally.
An internal short circuit may occur, causing the battery to
burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
u
Only use the battery with products from the manufac-
turer.
This is the only way in which you can protect the
battery against dangerous overload.
Protect the battery against heat, e.g. against
continuous intense sunlight, fire, dirt, water
and moisture.
There is a risk of explosion and
short-circuiting.
Product Description and
Specifications
Read all the safety and general instructions.
Failure to observe the safety and general in-
structions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Please observe the illustrations at the beginning of this oper-
ating manual.
Intended Use
The power tool is intended for cutting sheet metal without
deforming the material and is suitable for straight cuts, cut-
outs and narrow curves.
Product features
The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram
of the power tool on the graphics page.
(1)
Battery
a)
(2)
Battery release button
a)
(3)
On/off switch
(4)
Die holder screw
(5)
Handle (insulated gripping surface)
(6)
O-ring
(7)
Die holder
(8)
Punch
(9)
Die
(10)
Rubber ring for knurled screw
(11)
Knurled screw for die
a)
Accessories shown or described are not included with the
product as standard. You can find the complete selection of
accessories in our accessories range.
Technical data
Nibbler
GNA 18V-16 E
Article number
3 601 E29 6..
Rated voltage
V=
18
No-load stroke rate n₀
min
−1
1400
A)
Max. steel sheet cutting ca-
pacity
B)
mm
1.6
Cutting width
mm
5
Smallest curve radius
mm
40
Weight according to EPTA-
Procedure 01:2014
kg
2.1−3.1
C)
Recommended ambient tem-
perature during charging
°C
0 to +35
Permitted ambient temperat-
ure during operation
D)
and
during storage
°C
–20 to +50
Recommended rechargeable
batteries
GBA 18V…
ProCORE18V…
Recommended chargers
GAL 18...
GAX 18...
GAL 36...
A) Measured at 20–25 °C with rechargeable
battery
GBA 18V 4.0Ah
and depending on the battery's state of
charge as well as the power tool's operating temperature
B) with reference to steel sheet of up to 400 N/mm
2
C) Depends on battery in use
D) Limited performance at temperatures < 0 °C
Noise/Vibration Information
Noise emission values determined according to
EN 62841‑2‑8
.
Typically, the A-weighted noise levels of the power tool are:
Sound pressure level
87
dB(A); sound power level
98
dB(A). Uncertainty K =
3
dB.
Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values a
h
(triax vector sum) and uncertainty K
determined according to
EN 62841‑2‑8
:
a
h
=
4.8
m/s
2
, K =
1.5
m/s
2
.
Bosch Power Tools
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