Bosch GSR 185-LI Professional Cordless Brushless Drill and Driver Instruction Manual

BOSCH GSR 185-LI Professional Cordless Brushless Drill and Driver

Safety Notes

All instructions must be read and observed in order to work safely with the measuring tool. The integrated protections in the measuring tool may be compromised if the measuring tool is not used in accordance with the instructions provided. Never make warning signs on the measuring tool unrecognizable. STORE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE AND INCLUDE THEM WITH THE MEASURING TOOL WHEN GIVING IT TO A THIRD PARTY.

  • Caution – The use of other operating or adjusting equipment or the application of other processing methods than those mentioned here can lead to dangerous radiation exposure.
  • The measuring tool is provided with a warning label (marked with the number 20 in the representation of the measuring tool on the graphics page).
  • If the text of the warning label is not in your national language, stick the provided warning label in your national language over it before operating for the first time. Do not direct the laser beam at persons or animals and do not stare into the direct or reflected laser beam yourself, not even from a distance. You could blind somebody, cause accidents or damage your eyes.
  • If laser radiation strikes your eye, you must deliberately close your eyes and immediately turn your head away from the beam.
  • Do not make any modifications to the laser equipment.
  • Do not use the laser viewing glasses as safety goggles. The laser viewing glasses are used for improved visualisation of the laser beam, but they do not protect against laser radiation.
  • Do not use the laser viewing glasses as sun glasses or in traffic. The laser viewing glasses do not afford complete UV protection and reduce colour perception.
  • Have the measuring tool repaired only through qualified specialists using original spare parts. This ensures that the safety of the measuring tool is maintained.
  • Do not allow children to use the laser measuring tool without supervision. They could unintentionally blind other persons or themselves.
  • Do not operate the measuring tool in explosive environments, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dusts. Sparks can be created in the measuring tool which may ignite the dust or fumes.
  • Loud audio signals will sound under certain conditions while operating the measuring tool. Therefore, keep the measuring tool away from your ear or other persons. The loud audio signal can cause hearing damage. Keep the measuring tool, the laser target plate 27 and the universal holder 24 away from cardiac pacemakers. The magnets inside the measuring tool, the laser target plate and the universal holder generate a field that can impair the function of cardiac pacemakers.
  • Keep the measuring tool, the laser target plate 27 and the universal holder 24 away from magnetic data carriers and magnetically sensitive devices. The effect of the magnets inside the measuring tool, the laser target plate and the universal holder can lead to irreversible data loss.
  • Please note that the measuring tool is operated using a button cell. Never swallow button cells. Swallowing button cells can result in severe internal burns within two hours and can cause death. Ensure that the button cells are kept out of the reach of children. If you suspect that someone has swallowed a button cell or that a button cell has entered someone’s body in another way, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Do not use the measuring tool if the button cell holder 22 does not close. Remove the button cell and have it repaired.
  • Ensure that battery replacement is carried out properly. There is a risk of explosion.
  • Do not attempt to recharge the button cells and do not short circuit the button cell. The button cell may leak, explode, catch fire and cause personal injury.
  • Remove and dispose of drained batteries correctly. Drained batteries may leak and damage the measuring tool or cause personal injury.
  • Do not overheat the batteries or throw them into fire. The button cell may leak, explode, catch fire and cause personal injury.
  • Do not damage the button cell and or take the button cell apart. The button cell may leak, explode, catch fire and cause personal injury.
  • Do not allow damaged button cells to come into contact with water. Leaking lithium may mix with water to create hydrogen, which could cause a fire, an explosion, or personal injury.
  • Before any work on the measuring tool itself (e.g. assembling, maintenance, etc.) as well as when transporting and storing, remove the battery pack or the batteries from the measuring tool. The danger of injury when accidentally actuating the On/Off switch.
  • Do not open the battery pack. The danger of short-circuiting Protect the battery pack against heat, e.g., against continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and moisture. The danger of explosion.
  • When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
  • Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery pack; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery pack may cause irritations or burns.
  • In case of damage and improper use of the battery pack, vapors may be emitted. Provide fresh air and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapors can irritate the respiratory system.
  • Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
  • Use the battery pack only in conjunction with your Bosch product. This measure alone protects the battery pack against dangerous overload.
  • The battery pack can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An internal short circuit can occur and the battery pack can burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
  • Caution! When using the measuring tool with Bluetooth®, interference with other devices and systems, airplanes and medical devices (e.g., cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids) may occur. Also, the possibility of humans and animals in direct vicinity being harmed cannot be completely excluded. Do not use the measuring tool with Bluetooth® in the vicinity of medical devices, petrol stations, chemical plants, areas where there is danger of explosion, and areas subject to blasting. Do not use the measuring tool with Bluetooth ® in airplanes. Avoid operation in direct vicinity of the body over longer periods.

Product Description and Specifications

Please unfold the fold-out page with the representation of the measuring tool and leave it unfolded while reading the operating instructions. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH is under license.

Intended Use
The measuring tool is intended for determining and checking horizontal and vertical lines.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features shown refers to the illustration of the measuring tool on the graphic page.

  1. Saw blade*
  2. Base plate
  3. Locking sleeve for saw blade
  4. Stroke rod
  5. Battery unlocking button
  6. Lock-off button for On/Off switch
  7. On/Off switch
  8. “PowerLight”
  9. Battery charge-control indicator
  10. Temperature control/overload protection indicator
  11. Handle (insulated gripping surface)

The accessories illustrated or described are not included as the standard delivery

Technical Data

  1. depending on the battery pack being used
  2. limited performance at temperatures <0 °C

Technical data determined with battery from delivery scope.

Noise/Vibration Information
Sound emission values are determined according to EN 60745-2-11. Typically the A-weighted sound pressure level of the product is 70 dB(A). Uncertainty K=3 dB. The noise level when working can exceed 80 dB(A).
Wear hearing protection!

The vibration level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardized test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or insertion tools or is poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organization of work patterns.

Assembly

Measuring tool power supply
The measuring tool can either be operated with commercially available batteries or with a Bosch lithium-ion battery pack.
Operation with Battery Pack
Note: The use of battery packs not suitable for the measuring tool can lead to malfunctions of or cause damage to the measuring tool.
Note: The battery pack is supplied partially charged. To ensure full capacity of the battery pack, completely charge the the battery pack in the battery charger before using for the first time.

  • Use only the chargers listed in the technical data. Only these battery chargers are matched to the lithium-ion battery of your measuring tool. The lithium-ion battery pack can be charged at any time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure does not damage the battery pack. The “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)” protects the lithiumion battery pack against deep discharging. When the battery pack is discharged, the measuring tool is switched off by a protective circuit.
  • Do not switch the measuring tool back on after it has been switched off by the protective circuit. The battery pack can be damaged. To insert the charged battery pack 15, slide it into the battery port until you feel it engage. To remove the battery pack 15, press the unlocking buttons13 and pull the battery pack out of the battery port 10. Do not use force to do this

Operation with Batteries
Alkali-manganese batteries are recommended for the measuring tool. The batteries are inserted into the battery adapter.

  • The non-rechargeable battery adapter is intended only for use in designated Bosch measuring tools and must not be used with power tools.

To insert the batteries, slide the cover 11 of the battery adapter into the battery port 10. Place the batteries in the cover as shown in the illustration on the sealing cap 14. Slide the sealing cap over the cover until you feel it click into place. To remove the batteries 12 press the unlocking buttons 13 of the sealing cap 14 and pull off the sealing cap. Make sure that the batteries do not fall out. To do so, hold the measuring tool with the battery port 10 facing upward. Remove the batteries. To remove the inside cover 11 from the battery port 10, reach into the cover and pull it out of the measuring tool by applying light pressure to the side wall. Always replace all batteries at the same time. Only use batteries from one brand and with the identical capacity.

  • Remove the batteries from the measuring tool when not using it for extended periods. When storing for extended periods, the batteries can corrode and self-discharge.

Battery Status Indicator
The battery status indicator 2 shows the charge condition of the battery pack or batteries:

If the battery pack or the batteries are running low, the laser lines will gradually become dimmer. Immediately replace a fault battery pack or empty batteries.

Operation

Starting Operation
Inserting the battery

  • Use only original Bosch lithium-ion batteries with the voltage listed on the nameplate of your power tool. Using other batteries can lead to injuries and pose a fire hazard.

Push the lock-off button 6 leftward to protect the power tool against accidental switching on. Insert the charged battery 12 into the handle until it can be felt to engage and faces flush against the handle. Switching On and Off (see figure D) Push the lock-off button 6 rightward. To switch on the power tool, press the On/Off switch 7 and keep it pressed. To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 7. Afterward, push the lock-off button 6 leftward again. To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using it. Controlling the Stroke Rate  Increasing or reducing the pressure on the On/Off switch 7enables stepless stroke-rate control of the switched-on machine. The required stroke rate is dependent on the material and the working conditions and can be determined by a practical trial. Reducing the stroke rate is recommended when the saw blade engages in the material as well as when sawing plastic and aluminum. Temperature Control/Overload Protection Indicator The red LED indicator 10 will help you in protecting the battery against overheating and the motor against overloading. When the LED indicator 10 continuously lights up red, the temperature of the battery is too high and the machine switches off automatically.

  • Switch the power tool off.
  • Allow the battery to cool down before continuing to work.

The LED indicator 10 flashes red, the power tool is blocked and switches off automatically.

  • Remove the power tool from the workpiece. As soon as the blockage is corrected, the power tool will continue to work at the set stroke rate.

Plunge Cutting

  • The plunge cutting procedure is only suitable for treating soft materials such as wood, plasterboard or similar! Do not work metal materials with the plunge cutting procedure!

Use only short saw blades for plunge cutting. Place the machine with the edge of footplate 2 onto the workpiece and switch on. For power tools with stroke speed control, set the maximum stroke speed. Press the power tool firmly against the workpiece and allow the saw blade to slowly plunge into the workpiece. As soon as footplate 2 fully lays on the surface of the workpiece, continue sawing alongside the desired cutting line. For certain work, the saw blade 1 can also be inserted turned through by 180°, and the saber saw can be guided accordingly in a reversed manner.
Coolant/Lubricant
When sawing metal, coolant/lubricant should be applied alongside cutting line because of the material heating up.

Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the Battery

Protect the battery against moisture and water Store the battery only within a temperature range between –20 °C and 50 °C. As an example, do not leave the battery in the car in summer. Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a soft, clean and dry brush. A significantly reduced working period after charging indicates that the battery is used and must be replaced. Observe the notes for disposal.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning
Store and transport the measuring tool only in the protective pouch or in the case. Keep the measuring tool clean at all times. Do not immerse the measuring tool in water or other fluids. Wipe off debris using a moist and soft cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents. Regularly clean the surfaces at the exit opening of the laser in particular, and pay attention to any fluff or fibres. In case of repairs, send in the measuring tool packed in its protective pouch 29.
After-sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can also be found at: www.bosch-pt.com
Bosch’s application service team will gladly answer questions concerning our products and their accessories. In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.
Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.
Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: [email protected]
Ireland
Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: (01) 4666700
Fax: (01) 4666888

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: (01300) 307044
Fax: (01300) 307045
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: (0800) 543353
Fax: (0800) 428570
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: +61 3 95415555
www.bosch-pt.com.au
www.bosch-pt.co.nz
Supplier code ERAC000385
Republic of South Africa
Customer service
Hotline: (011) 6519600
Gauteng – BSC Service Centre
35 Roper Street, New Centre
Johannesburg
Tel.: (011) 4939375
Fax: (011) 4930126
E-Mail: [email protected]
KZN – BSC Service Centre
Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: (031) 7012120
Fax: (031) 7012446
E-Mail: [email protected]
Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: (021) 5512577
Fax: (021) 5513223
E-Mail: [email protected]
Bosch Headquarters
Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: (011) 6519600
Fax: (011) 6519880
E-Mail: [email protected]
Transport
The usable lithium-ion battery packs are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. The user can transport the battery packs by road without further requirements. When being transported by third parties (e.g. via air transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labeling must be observed. For the preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required. Dispatch battery packs only when the housing is undamaged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery pack in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging. Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations.

Disposal

Measuring tools, battery packs/batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentally-friendly recycling. Do not dispose of measuring tools and batteries/ rechargeable batteries into household waste!
Only for EC countries:
According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EU, measuring tools that are no longer usable, and according to the European Guideline 2006/66/EC, defective or used battery packs/batteries must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner. Batteries no longer suitable for use can be directly returned at:
Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.
Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: [email protected]
Battery packs/batteries:
Li-ion:
Please observe the instructions in section “Transport”, page 24. Integrated batteries may only be removed for disposal by qualified personnel. Opening the housing shell can destroy the measuring tool.