Bosch GDS18V-221 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 11

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▼ 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 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.
▼ AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN ABR*
* ABR = Auto Bolt Release
The ABR function automatically shuts down
the power tool when the bolt or nut is
released. The automatic shutdown helps
prevent the bolt or nut from falling down
when released. You can use the "Auto Bolt
Release (ABR)" button 6 to activate and
deactivate ABR. The LED for "Auto Bolt
Release (ABR)" 7 lights up when ABR is
activated (Fig. 5). The previous setting is
retained when the battery is changed.
Note: The ABR function only works when
tool is in reverse mode.
▼ FORWARD/REVERSING LEVER AND
TRIGGER LOCK
position to help prevent accidental starts
and accidental discharge.
Your tool is equipped with a forward/
reversing lever and trigger lock 3 located
above the trigger (Fig. 6). This lever was
designed for changing rotation of the bit,
and for locking the trigger in an "OFF"
position.
To lock the trigger, move the lever to the
center.
For forward rotation, (with chuck pointed
away from you) move the lever to the far
left.
Operating Instructions
After tool use, lock
trigger in "OFF"
Fig. 5
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For reverse rotation move the lever to the
far right. 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.
▼ BUILT IN WORK LIGHT
Your tool is also equipped with a work light
8 for better visibility when driving (Fig. 1).
The lights turn on when the trigger is
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Fig. 6
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Do not change direction
of rotation until the tool