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Note:
The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure
full battery capacity, fully charge the battery in the charger
before using your power tool for the first time.
The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time without
reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging process
does not damage the battery.
The lithium-ion battery is protected against deep discharge
by the "Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)". When the battery
is discharged, the power tool is switched off by means of a
protective circuit: The application tool no longer rotates.
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Do not continue to press the On/Off switch after the
power tool has automatically switched off.
The battery
can be damaged.
Follow the instructions on correct disposal.
Removing the battery (see figure A)
The battery
(6)
is equipped with two locking levels to pre-
vent the battery from falling out when pushing the battery re-
lease button
(7)
unintentionally. As long as the battery is in-
serted in the power tool, it is held in position by means of a
spring.
To remove the battery
(6)
, press the release button
(7)
and
pull the battery forward and out of the power tool.
Do not
use force to do this.
Changing the Tool
Inserting the application tool (see figure B)
Push the locking sleeve
(2)
back and insert the application
tool by turning it into the holder
(1)
. Release the locking
sleeve
(2)
to lock the application tool.
Removing the application tool
Push the locking sleeve
(2)
back and pull the application tool
out of the holder.
(1)
.
Fitting the adapter (see figure C)
Remove the application tool.
Insert the adapter into the holder
(1)
. Turn the locking ring
(16)
until it audibly clicks into place.
Inserting the application tool into the adapter
GFA 18-E/GFA 18-W (see figure D):
Push the locking sleeve
(2)
back and insert the application
tool by turning it into the holder
(1)
. Release the locking
sleeve
(2)
to lock the application tool.
GFA 18-M/GFA 18-B/GFA 18-WB (see figure E):
Open the drill chuck adapter by turning it in the direction of
rotation
❶
until the application tool can be inserted. Insert
the application tool.
Firmly tighten the sleeve of the drill chuck adapter by turning
it by hand in the direction of rotation
❷
. This will automatic-
ally lock the drill chuck.
Turning the adapter (see figure F)
Pull the locked adapter approx. 5 mm away from the power
tool. Turn the adapter to the required position and then let it
go.
Removing the adapter (see figure G)
Remove the application tool.
Unlock the adapter in direction
and pull it off the holder
(1)
.
Dust/Chip Extraction
Dust from materials such as lead-containing coatings, some
wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to one’s
health. Touching or breathing-in the dust can cause allergic
reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the user or
bystanders.
Certain dust, such as oak or beech dust, is considered carci-
nogenic, especially in connection with wood-treatment ad-
ditives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials containing
asbestos may only be worked by specialists.
– Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the ma-
terials to be worked.
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Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace.
Dust can
easily ignite.
Operation
Starting Operation
Inserting the battery
Note:
The use of batteries unsuitable for your power tool can
lead to malfunctions or damage to the power tool.
Set the rotational direction switch
(9)
to the middle position
to avoid unintentionally switching it on. Insert the charged
battery
(6)
into the handle until you feel it engage and it is
flush with the handle.
Setting the rotational direction (see figure H)
The rotational direction switch
(9)
is used to change the ro-
tational direction of the power tool. However, this is not pos-
sible while the on/off switch
(10)
is being pressed.
Right rotation:
To drill and to drive in screws, press the ro-
tational direction switch
(9)
through to the left stop.
Left Rotation:
To loosen and unscrew screws and nuts,
press the rotational direction switch
(9)
through to the right
stop.
Preselecting the Torque
The torque presetting ring
(3)
can be used to preselect the
required torque in 15 stages. When the correct setting is
used, the application tool will be stopped when the screw is
driven flush into the material or once the set torque has been
reached. In position
the overload clutch is deactivated,
e.g. for drilling.
When unscrewing screws, it may be advisable to select a
higher setting or the
symbol.
Mechanical gear selection
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Only operate the gear selector (4) when the power
tool is not in use.
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Bosch Power Tools
