Operating Instructions - Bosch 38636-01 - 36V Cordless Litheon Brute Tough Dril Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

BM 2610944822 11-06
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).
To reduce the risk of injury
!
WARNING
immediately discontinue use
of the tool if the variable speed control ceases
to function. Subsequent loss of on/off control
of the trigger switch is likely.
FORWARD/REVERSING
LEVER & TRIGGER LOCK
After tool use, lock trigger in
!
WARNING
"OFF" position to help prevent
accidental starts and accidental discharge.
Your tool is equipped with a forward/
reversing lever and trigger lock located above
the trigger (Fig. 1). 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.
For reverse rotation move the lever to the far
right. To activate trigger lock move lever to
the center off position.
Do not change direction of
! CAUTION
rotation until the tool
comes to a complete stop. Shifting during
INSERTING BITS
Move reverse switch lever to the center "OFF"
position. Remove battery pack and rotate the
clutch ring to the drill bit symbol
" ". Rotate the chuck sleeve counter-
clockwise viewing from chuck end, and open
chuck to approximate drill bit diameter. Insert
a clean bit up to the drill bit flutes for small
bits, or as far as it will go for large bits. Close
chuck by rotating the chuck sleeve clockwise
and securely tighten by hand (Fig. 2).
Do not use the power of
!
WARNING
the drill while grasping
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rotation of the chuck can cause damage to
the tool.
GEAR SHIFTING
Your tool is equipped with two separate gear
ranges, low gear and high gear. 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 your tool appears to be
running, but the chuck will not turn, check to
make sure the gear shifting switch is pushed
fully into desired setting.
ADJUSTABLE CLUTCH
Your tool features 15 clutch settings. Output
torque will increase as the clutch ring, is
rotated from 1 to 15. The drill "
will lock up the clutch to permit drilling and
driving heavyduty work, and also enables bits
to be changed quickly and easily in the
keyless chuck (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.
BIT STORAGE AREA
Your tool is equipped with a bit and storage
area that is conveniently located in the handle
base where it is always handy and unlikely to
get lost or misplaced (Fig. 1).
chuck to loosen or tighten bit. Friction burn
or hand injury is possible if attempting to
grasp the spinning chuck.
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FIG. 2
CHUCK
SLEEVE
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" position