Bosch GSB Professional 14,4 VE-2 LI Original Instructions Manual page 22

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The lithium ion battery can be charged at any
time without reducing its service life. Interrupt-
ing the charging procedure does not damage the
battery.
The Li-ion battery is protected against deep dis-
charging by the "Electronic Cell Protection
(ECP)". When the battery is empty, the machine
is switched off by means of a protective circuit:
The inserted tool no longer rotates.
Do not continue to press the
WARNING
On/Off switch after the ma-
chine has been automatically switched off. The
battery can be damaged.
The battery is equipped with a NTC temperature
control which allows charging only within a tem-
perature range of between 0 °C and 45 °C. A
long battery service life is achieved in this man-
ner.
Observe the notes for disposal.
Removing the Battery
The battery 8 is equipped with two locking lev-
els that should prevent the battery from falling
out when pushing the battery unlocking button
7 unintentionally. As long as the battery is in-
serted in the power tool, it is held in position by
means of a spring.
To remove the battery 8, press the unlocking
button 7 and pull out the battery toward the
front. Do not exert any force.
Auxiliary Handle (GSR 18 VE-2 LI/
GSB 18 VE-2 LI) (see figure A)
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.
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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 12 of the auxiliary handle
must be seated in the corresponding groove.
Changing the Tool (see figure B)
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.
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 , until the tool can be inserted. Insert
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.
Replacing the Drill Chuck
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.
Removing the Securing Screw (see figure C)
The keyless chuck 1 is secured with a securing
screw 14 against unintentional loosening from
the drill spindle. Completely open the keyless
chuck 1 and unscrew the securing screw 14 in
rotation direction . Please note that the se-
curing screw has a left-hand thread.
until the locking
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