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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 quickly and easily
in the keyless chuck (Fig. 11).
▶ Brake
W h e n t h e t r i g g e r s w i t c h i s r e l e a s e d i t
a c t i v a t e s t h e b r a k e t o s t o p t h e c h u c k
quickly. This is especially useful in the
repetitive driving and removal of screws.
▶ Built-In LED Work Light
Your tool is also equipped with an LED light
that turns on automatically when the switch is
activated, for better visibility when drilling/
d r i v i n g ( F i g . 1 ) . T h e l i g h t t u r n s o f f
automatically a short time after the trigger is
released. You can adjust this time frame using
Bosch Tool Box app. See “Connectivity”
section.
▶ Drill/Hammer Drill Selector Ring
(Model GSB18V-490 only)
The selector ring allows the tool to be set
f o r v a r i o u s d r i l l i n g / h a m m e r d r i l l i n g
applications. Rotate the selector dial right
or left depending on the below applications
(Fig. 12).
Drill only action: For drilling in woods, metals,
plastics or other non concrete materials.
Drill with hammer action: For drilling in
concrete, asphalt, tile or other similar hard
materials. T h e h a m m e r d r i l l p o s i t i o n
overrides the clutch for drilling.
▶ Temperature Overload
Protection
Avoid using battery operated 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 extreme loads, may cause
the battery to exceed its allowable operating
temperature range. When the battery exceeds
normal 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 to normal.
MODE
SELECTOR
RING
FIG. 12
ADJUSTABLE
CLUTCH
FIG. 11
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