Bosch DDB180 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 10

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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. 5). 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
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 16 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).
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.
BUILT IN WORK LIGHT
Your tool is also equipped with a light that turns
on automatically when the switch is activated,
for better visibility when driving (Fig. 1).
BIT STORAGE AREA
Your tool is equipped with a bit and storage
area that is conveniently located in the handle
" position
BRAKE
rotation of the chuck can cause damage to
the tool.
base where it is always handy and unlikely to
get lost or misplaced (Fig. 6).
BELT CLIP
When the tool is attached to
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the belt, position yourself to
avoid entanglement with surrounding objects.
Unexpected entanglement could cause the
tool to fall resulting in injury to the operator or
bystanders.
The optional belt clip accessory will allow you
to conveniently attach your tool to your belt.
This feature will allow you to have both
hands free when climbing a ladder or moving
to another work area.
The belt clip can be attached to either side of
the tool by securing it with a mounting screw.
Always make sure you securely tighten the
mounting screw before use (Fig. 6).
To use clip, turn tool upside down and attach
to your belt.
FIG. 6
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FIG. 5
BIT AND BIT
STORAGE
AREA
BELT CLIP