Bosch GSR18V-535FC Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 17

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▶ Forward/Reversing Lever &
Trigger Lock
position to help prevent accidental starts
and accidental discharge.
Your tool is equipped with a forward/
reversing lever and trigger lock 9 located
above the trigger. This lever was designed
for changing rotation of the bit, and for
locking the trigger in an "OFF" position.
For forward rotation, (with chuck pointed
away from you) move the lever to the far left
(Fig. 15).
For reverse rotation move the lever to the
far right (Fig. 16). To activate trigger lock
move lever to the center off position.
comes to a complete stop. Shifting during
rotation of the chuck can cause damage to
the tool.
▶ Protection Against
Deep Discharging
The lithium ion battery is protected against
deep discharging by the "Electronic Cell
Protection (ECP)". When the battery is
discharged, the tool is switched off by
means of a protective circuit.
▶ Variable Speed Controlled
Trigger Switch
The tool is equipped with a variable speed
trigger switch. The tool can be turned "ON"
or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the
trigger. The speed can be adjusted from
the minimum to maximum nameplate RPM
by the pressure you apply to the trigger.
Apply more pressure to increase the speed
and release pressure to decrease speed
(Fig. 1).
▶ Brake
When the trigger switch is released it
activates the brake to stop the chuck
quickly. This is especially useful in the
repetitive driving and removal of screws.
Operating Instructions
After tool use, lock
trigger in "OFF"
Do not change direction
of rotation until the tool
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FIG. 15
9
▶ Speed Selector
The tool is equipped with two separate
gear ranges, low gear (1) and high gear (2).
Low gear provides high-torque and slower
drilling speeds for heavy duty work or for
driving screws. High gear provides faster
speeds for drilling lighter work. To change
speeds slide switch, to the high or low
position (Fig. 1).
ATTENTION: If the tool appears to be
running, but the chuck will not turn, check
to make sure the speed selector switch is
pushed fully into desired setting.
▶ Adjustable Clutch
The tool features 21 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 heavy
duty work (Fig. 1).
9
FIG. 16
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