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wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
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Use suitable detectors to determine if there are hid-
den supply lines or contact the local utility company
for assistance.
Contact with electric cables can cause
fire and electric shock. Damaging gas lines can lead to ex-
plosion. Breaking water pipes causes property damage.
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Hold the power tool securely.
When tightening and
loosening screws be prepared for temporarily high torque
reactions.
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Secure the workpiece.
A workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by
hand.
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Always wait until the power tool has come to a com-
plete stop before placing it down.
The application tool
can jam and cause you to lose control of the power tool.
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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.
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Do not open the battery.
There is a risk of short-circuit-
ing.
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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.
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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.
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Application tools can become hot during operation.
There is a risk of burns when changing the application
tool.
Use protective gloves to remove the application
tool.
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Caution! When using the power tool with
Bluetooth
®
,
a
fault may occur in other devices and systems, aero-
planes and medical devices (e.g. pacemakers, hearing
aids). Also, damage to people and animals in the im-
mediate vicinity cannot be completely excluded. Do
not use the power tool with
Bluetooth
®
in the vicinity of
medical devices, petrol stations, chemical plants,
areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere or in
blasting areas. Do not use the power tool with
Bluetooth
®
in aircraft. Avoid using the product near
your body for extended periods.
The
Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos are registered trade-
marks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH is under li-
cense.
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 machine is intended for driving in and loosening screws
and bolts as well as for tightening and loosening nuts within
the respective range of dimension.
With the
Bluetooth
®
Low Energy Module
GCY 42
inserted,
power tool data and settings can be transferred between the
power tool and a mobile device by means of
Bluetooth
®
wire-
less technology.
Product features
The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram
of the power tool on the graphics page.
(1)
Tool holder
(2)
Rotational direction switch
(3)
Bluetooth® Low Energy Module cover
GCY 42
(4)
Ladder clip
(5)
Battery
a)
(6)
Battery release button
a)
(7)
User interface
(8)
On/off switch
(9)
Handle (insulated gripping surface)
(10)
Application tool (e.g. impact socket)
a)
User interface
(11)
Status indicator for power tool
(12)
Mode indicator
(13)
Worklight button
(
GDS 18V-1000
,
GDS 18V-1050 H
)
(14)
Mode button
(
GDS 18V-1000 C
,
GDS 18V-1050 HC
)
(15)
Worklight
(16)
Speed button
(17)
Speed preselection indicator
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.
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