Bosch GBH18V-26K24A Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 9

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switch in the locked or off position before
making any assembly, adjustments or
changing accessories. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.
INSTALLING SDS-plus
Clean the insert shank end of the accessory to
remove any debris, then lightly grease with a
light oil or lubricant.
Insert accessory into the chuck through the
dust shield, while twisting and pushing inward
until it locks automatically into place. Pull
outward on the accessory to be certain it is
locked into the chuck (Fig. 2).
FIG. 2
DUST
SHIELD
switch in the locked or off position before
making any assembly, adjustments or
changing accessories. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.
INSTALLING & REMOVING 3-JAW CHUCK
(Not included, available as accessory)
The 3 Jaw Chuck with SDS Shank can convert
your tool for use with straight shank bits.
Clean the insert shank end of the accessory to
remove any debris, then lightly grease with a
light oil or lubricant
Insert accessory into the chuck through the
dust shield, while twisting and pushing inward
until it locks automatically into place. Pull
outward on the accessory to be certain it is
locked into the chuck (Fig. 4).
Assembly
Disconnect battery pack
from tool or place the
®
ACCESSORIES
Disconnect battery pack
from tool or place the
NOTE: The high efficiency available from the
rotary hammers can only be obtained if sharp
and undamaged accessories are used. The
"cost" to maintain sharp and undamaged
accessories is more than offset by the "time
saved" in operating the tool with sharp
accessories.
REMOVING SDS-plus
Accessories may be hot
after use. Avoid contact
with skin and use proper protective gloves or
cloth to remove.
To remove an accessory, pull locking sleeve
backward and pull bit forward. All accessories
should be wiped clean after removing (Fig. 3).
FIG. 3
LOCKING
SLEEVE
To remove the chuck, pull the locking sleeve
backward (towards the rear of tool), while
pulling the chuck forward.
FIG. 4
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®
ACCESSORIES
LOCKING
SLEEVE