Starting Operation - Bosch GSR 12 VE-2 Professional Manual Original

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Auxiliary Handle (GSB 18 VE-2/
GSB 24 VE-2/ GSR 18 VE-2/
GSR 24 VE-2) (see figure A)
Before any work on the machine (e. g., main-
tenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during
transport and storage, set the rotational di-
rection switch to the centre position. Unin-
tentional actuation of the On/Off switch can
lead to injuries.
Operate your machine only with the auxiliary
handle 9.
The auxiliary handle 9 can be set to any position
for a secure and low-fatigue working posture.
Turn the bottom part of the auxiliary handle 9 in
counterclockwise direction and swivel the auxil-
iary handle 9 to the desired position. Then
retighten the bottom part of the auxiliary handle
9 by turning in clockwise direction.
The clamping band 11 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., main-
tenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during
transport and storage, set the rotational di-
rection switch to the centre position. Unin-
tentional actuation of the On/Off switch can
lead to injuries.
The drill spindle is locked when the On/Off
switch 4 is not pressed. This makes quick, con-
venient and easy changing of the tool in the drill
chuck possible.
Open the keyless chuck 3 by turning in rotation
direction , until the tool can be inserted. Insert
the tool.
Firmly tighten the collar of the keyless chuck 3 by
hand in rotation direction
tion ("click") is no longer heard. This automati-
cally locks the chuck.
The locking is released again to remove the tool
when the collar is turned in the opposite direc-
tion.
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Replacing the Drill Chuck
Removing the Securing Screw (see figure C)
The keyless chuck 3 is secured with a securing
screw 13 against unintentional loosening from
the drill spindle. Completely open the keyless
chuck 3 and unscrew the securing screw 13 in ro-
tation direction
screw has a left-hand thread.
Removing the Drill Chuck (see figure D)
Clamp the short end of an Allen key 14 into the
keyless chuck 3.
Place the machine on a stable surface (e.g. a
workbench). Hold the machine firmly and loosen
the keyless chuck 3 by turning the Allen key 14 in
rotation direction
less chuck by giving the long end of the Allen key
14 a light blow. Remove the Allen key from the
keyless chuck and completely unscrew the key-
less chuck.
Mounting the Drill Chuck (see figure E)
The keyless chuck is mounted in reverse order.
Note: After mounting the keyless chuck, screw
the securing screw 13 in again.
Operation
until the locking ac-

Starting Operation

Inserting the Battery
Before any work on the machine (e. g., main-
tenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during
transport and storage, set the rotational di-
rection switch to the centre position. Unin-
tentional actuation of the On/Off switch can
lead to injuries.
. Please note that the securing
. Loosen a tight-seated key-
The drill chuck must be tightened with a
tightening torque of approx. 10–25 Nm.
Use only original Bosch O-pack batteries
with the voltage given on the type plate of
your machine. The use of other batteries can
lead to injuries and danger of fire.
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