Intended Use - Bosch GDR18V-1400 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Disconnect battery pack
from tool before making
WARNING
any assembly, adjustments or changing
accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
INSERTING AND REMOVING
ACCESSORIES
To avoid loss of control,
ensure bit is locked in chuck
WARNING
by pulling on bit after it has been inserted.
The chuck accepts only standard 1/4"
hexagonal shank accessories with power
groove.
Your tool is equipped with a Socket-Ready™
quick release chuck. The Socket-Ready™
chuck includes a 1/4" hex chuck designed for
impact ready bits and accessories.
When using the 1/4" hex chuck insert a bit or
accessory by simply pulling the locking sleeve
forward and inserting the desired accessory
into the chuck and release locking sleeve (Fig.
2 and 3). To remove a bit or accessory, pull
locking sleeve forward and simply remove it
from the chuck.
(Model GDX18V-1600 only)
When using the 1/2" square drive, attach only
high quality impact ready accessories with the
proper size square drive designed for use with
impact wrenches. To install a socket, simply
push completely onto output drive (Fig. 3).

INTENDED USE

This tool is intended for the fastening and
loosening of bolts, nuts and various threaded
fasteners. This tool is not intended for use as a
drill.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
Your 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
Assembly
FIG. 2
SCREWDRIVER BIT
SCREWDRIVER BIT
FIG. 3
SOCKET
Operating Instructions
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).
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.
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LOCKING
SLEEVE
CHUCK
BIT HOLDER
LOCKING
SLEEVE
OUTPUT
DRIVE
SCREWDRIVER
BIT
BIT HOLDER
SCREWDRIVER BIT
BRAKE