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Bosch Power Tools
1 609 929 M31 | (11.9.07)
Auxiliary Handle (GSB 18 VE-2/
GSB 24 VE-2/ GSR 18 VE-2/
GSR 24 VE-2) (see figure A)
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Before any work on the machine (e. g., main-
tenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during
transport and storage, set the rotational di-
rection switch to the centre position.
Unin-
tentional actuation of the On/Off switch can
lead to injuries.
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Operate your machine only with the auxiliary
handle 9.
The auxiliary handle
9
can be set to any position
for a secure and low-fatigue working posture.
Turn the bottom part of the auxiliary handle
9
in
counterclockwise direction and swivel the auxil-
iary handle
9
to the desired position. Then
retighten the bottom part of the auxiliary handle
9
by turning in clockwise direction.
The clamping band
11
of the auxiliary handle
must be seated in the corresponding groove.
Changing the Tool (see figure B)
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Before any work on the machine (e. g., main-
tenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during
transport and storage, set the rotational di-
rection switch to the centre position.
Unin-
tentional actuation of the On/Off switch can
lead to injuries.
The drill spindle is locked when the On/Off
switch
4
is not pressed. This makes quick, con-
venient and easy changing of the tool in the drill
chuck possible.
Open the keyless chuck
3
by turning in rotation
direction
n
, until the tool can be inserted. Insert
the tool.
Firmly tighten the collar of the keyless chuck
3
by
hand in rotation direction
o
until the locking ac-
tion (“click”) is no longer heard. This automati-
cally locks the chuck.
The locking is released again to remove the tool
when the collar is turned in the opposite direc-
tion.
Replacing the Drill Chuck
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Before any work on the machine (e. g., main-
tenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during
transport and storage, set the rotational di-
rection switch to the centre position.
Unin-
tentional actuation of the On/Off switch can
lead to injuries.
Removing the Securing Screw (see figure C)
The keyless chuck
3
is secured with a securing
screw
13
against unintentional loosening from
the drill spindle. Completely open the keyless
chuck
3
and unscrew the securing screw
13
in ro-
tation direction
n
.
Please note that the securing
screw has a left-hand thread.
Removing the Drill Chuck (see figure D)
Clamp the short end of an Allen key
14
into the
keyless chuck
3
.
Place the machine on a stable surface (e.g. a
workbench). Hold the machine firmly and loosen
the keyless chuck
3
by turning the Allen key
14
in
rotation direction
n
. Loosen a tight-seated key-
less chuck by giving the long end of the Allen key
14
a light blow. Remove the Allen key from the
keyless chuck and completely unscrew the key-
less chuck.
Mounting the Drill Chuck (see figure E)
The keyless chuck is mounted in reverse order.
Note:
After mounting the keyless chuck, screw
the securing screw
13
in again.
The drill chuck must be tightened with a
tightening torque of approx. 10–25 Nm.
Operation
Starting Operation
Inserting the Battery
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Use only original Bosch O-pack batteries
with the voltage given on the type plate of
your machine.
The use of other batteries can
lead to injuries and danger of fire.
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