Maintenance And Service; Maintenance And Cleaning; Maintenance Schedule; Rectifying Faults - Bosch GNH 18V-64 Professional Manual Original

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– Switch the power tool off and remove the battery (7).
– Empty the magazine (12).
– Press the clamping lever (3) down so that the shot duct
opens.
– Remove the jammed nail. Use a pair of pliers for this, if re-
quired.
– Close the shot duct, hang the clip of the clamping
lever (3) into the hooks on the shot duct and then push
the clamping lever up again.
– Refill the magazine.
Changing the workpiece protector (see figure F)
The workpiece protector (1) at the end of the discharge
lock-off (2) protects the workpiece until the power tool is
correctly placed for the discharging procedure. The work-
piece protector can be removed and replaced
– Release the trigger (5).
– Switch the power tool off and remove the battery (7).
– Empty the magazine (12).
– Remove the workpiece protector from the discharge lock-
off.
– Push the new workpiece protector with the open end over
the discharge lock-off.

Maintenance Schedule

– Clean the magazine (12). Remove plastic or wood shav-
ings that may accumulate in the magazine during work.
Measure
Cleaning the magazine (12) and
magazine slider (13).
Ensure that the discharge lock-off (2)
functions properly.

Rectifying Faults

Problem
The power tool is not ready for opera-
tion.
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Note: A spare workpiece protector can be stored on top of
the magazine (12). For this, push the workpiece protector
into the storage compartment (10).
Transport and Storage
For transport, switch off the power tool; especially when us-
ing ladders or moving in an unusual stance or posture.
At the workplace, carry the power tool only by the handle (8)
and with the trigger (5) released.
Always store the power tool disconnected from the battery
and in a dry and warm location.
When not using the power tool for an extended period of
time, apply a fine oil coating to steel parts. This prevents the
formation of rust.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-
u
ing out work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance,
changing tool, etc.). The battery should also be re-
moved for transport and storage. There is risk of injury
from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.
To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep
u
the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.
Clean the power tool at regular intervals using com-
pressed air.
Explanation
Prevents a nail from becoming jammed. – Blow out the mechanism of the
Promotes your work safety and efficient
use of the power tool.
Cause
The battery is discharged or defective.
The battery is not properly inserted.
The battery temperature is too high or
too low.
The battery contacts are contaminated
or defective.
The magazine (12) is empty.
Action
magazine/magazine slider daily with
compressed air.
– Blow out the mechanism of the dis-
charge lock-off daily with compressed
air.
Corrective measures
– Fully recharge the battery or replace
it.
– Make sure that the battery is firmly
engaged in the handle.
– Wait until the battery has reached the
optimal operating temperature again.
– Contact an authorised Bosch after-
sales service centre. Have the com-
ponent replaced there.
– Refill the magazine.(see "Loading the
magazine (see figures A1–A4)",
page 20)
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