Bosch Professional GDS 18V-1600 HC Original Instructions Manual page 9

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1 × continuous green light
1 × flashing green light
Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the
Battery
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Only store the battery within a temperature range of −20 to
50 °C. Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for
example.
Occasionally clean the ventilation slots on the battery using a
soft brush that is clean and dry.
A significantly reduced operating time after charging indic-
ates that the battery has deteriorated and must be replaced.
Follow the instructions on correct disposal.
Assembly
Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-
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ing out work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance,
changing tool, etc.). The battery should also be re-
moved for transport and storage. There is risk of injury
from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.
Inserting the Bluetooth® Low Energy Module
GCY 42 (Accessory)
Read the corresponding operating instructions for informa-
tion about the Bluetooth® Low Energy Module GCY 42.
Changing the tool (see figure A)
When working with an application tool, pay attention
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that the application tool is connected securely to the
tool holder. When the application tool is not securely
connected with the tool holder, it can come off during ap-
plication.
Slide the application tool (10) onto the square drive of the
tool holder (1).
Operation
Method of Operation
The tool holder (1) (with the application tool) is driven by an
electric motor via a gear and impact mechanism.
Status indications
Status indicator for power Meaning/cause
tool (11)
Green Status OK
Yellow Critical temperature has been reached or re-
chargeable battery is almost empty
Illuminated red Power tool has overheated or rechargeable
battery is empty
Bosch Power Tools
The working procedure is divided into two phases:
Capacity
Screwing in and tightening (impact mechanism in action).
5–20 %
The impact mechanism is activated as soon as the screwed
0–5 %
connection runs tight and load is therefore put on the motor.
The impact mechanism then converts the power of the mo-
tor to steady rotary impacts. When loosening screws or nuts,
the process is reversed.
Starting Operation
Always place the power tool down on its side and do
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not lay it on the battery. The power tool can tip over de-
pending on the application tool and battery used.
Set the rotational direction (see figure C)
The rotational direction switch (2) is used to change the ro-
tational direction of the power tool. However, this is not pos-
sible while the on/off switch (8) is being pressed.
Right rotation: To drive in screws and tighten nuts, press
the rotational direction switch (2) through to the left stop.
Left Rotation: To loosen and unscrew screws and nuts,
press the rotational direction switch (2) through to the right
stop.
Adjusting the Speed/Impact Rate
You can adjust the speed/impact rate of the power tool when
it is on by pressing in the on/off switch (8) to varying ex-
tents.
Applying light pressure to the on/off switch (8) results in a
low rotational speed/impact rate. Applying increasing pres-
sure to the switch increases the speed/impact rate.
Switching on/off
To start the power tool, press and hold the on/off switch
(8).
The worklight (14) lights up when the on/off switch (8) is
lightly or fully pressed, allowing the work area to be illumin-
ated in poor lighting conditions.
To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (8).
User interface (see figure B)
The user interface (7) is used to preselect the speed and
working mode and to indicate the status of the power tool.
Solution
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Run the power tool at no load and allow it to
cool down, or replace or charge the battery
soon
Allow the power tool to cool down, or replace
or charge the battery
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