Bosch GSB 18 VE-2 LI Professional Original Instructions Manual page 24

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To remove the battery 8, press the unlocking
button 7 and pull out the battery toward the
front. Do not exert any force.
Battery Charge-control Indication (only for
3.0 Ah battery) (see figure A)
The three green LEDs of the battery charge-con-
trol indicator 14 indicate the charge condition of
the battery 8. For safety reasons, it is only pos-
sible to check the status of the charge condition
when the machine is at a standstill.
Press button 13 to indicate the charge condi-
tion. This is also possible when the battery 8 is
removed.
LED
Continuous lighting 3 x green
Continuous lighting 2 x green
Continuous lighting 1 x green
Flashing light 1 x green
When no LED lights up after pushing button 13,
then the battery is defective and must be re-
placed.
Auxiliary Handle (GSR 18 VE-2 LI/
GSB 18 VE-2 LI) (see figure B)
Operate your machine only with the auxilia-
ry handle 5.
The auxiliary handle 5 can be set to any position
for a secure and low-fatigue working posture.
Turn the bottom part of the auxiliary handle 5 in
counterclockwise direction and swivel the auxil-
iary handle 5 to the desired position. Then
retighten the bottom part of the auxiliary handle
5 by turning in clockwise direction.
The clamping band 15 of the auxiliary handle
must be seated in the corresponding groove.
Changing the Tool (see figure C)
Before any work on the machine (e. g.,
maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as
during transport and storage, set the rota-
tional direction switch to the centre posi-
tion. Unintentional actuation of the On/Off
switch can lead to injuries.
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The drill spindle is locked when the On/Off
switch 11 is not pressed. This makes quick, con-
venient and easy changing of the tool in the drill
chuck possible.
Open the keyless chuck 1 by turning in rotation
direction
the tool.
Firmly tighten the collar of the keyless chuck 1
by hand in rotation direction
action ("click") is no longer heard. This automat-
ically locks the chuck.
The locking is released again to remove the tool
when the collar is turned in the opposite direc-
tion.
Capacity
Dust/Chip Extraction
≥2/3
Dusts from materials such as lead-containing
≥1/3
coatings, some wood types, minerals and
<1/3
metal can be harmful to one's health. Touch-
ing or breathing-in the dusts can cause aller-
Reserve
gic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infec-
tions of the user or bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are
considered as carcinogenic, especially in
connection with wood-treatment additives
(chromate, wood preservative). Materials
containing asbestos may only be worked by
specialists.
– Provide for good ventilation of the work-
ing place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-
class respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your
country for the materials to be worked.
Operation
Starting Operation
Inserting the Battery
Use only original Bosch lithium ion batter-
ies with the voltage listed on the nameplate
of your power tool. Using other batteries can
lead to injuries and pose a fire hazard.
, until the tool can be inserted. Insert
until the locking
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