Working Advice - Bosch GSB 20-2 Professional Manual Original

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Adjusting the Speed/Impact Frequency
(GSB 20-2 RE/GSB 20-2 RCE/GSB 20-2 RET)
The speed/impact rate of the switched on power
tool can be variably adjusted, depending on how
far the On/Off switch 7 is pressed.
Light pressure on the On/Off switch 7 results in
low speed/impact rate. Further pressure on the
switch increases the speed/impact rate.
Preselecting the Speed/Impact Frequency
(GSB 20-2 RE)
With the thumbwheel for speed preselection 8,
the required speed/impact frequency can be
preselected even during operation.
The required speed/impact frequency depends
on the material and the working conditions, and
can be determined through practical testing.
Electronic Speed Preselection
(GSB 20-2 RCE/GSB 20-2 RET)
With the thumbwheel for electronic speed prese-
lection 3, the required speed/impact frequency
can be selected even if the machine is running.
The required speed/impact frequency depends
on the material and the working conditions, and
can be determined through practical testing.
Constant Electronic Control
(GSB 20-2 RCE/GSB 20-2 RET)
The constant electronic control keeps the prese-
lected speed and impact rate nearly constant be-
tween no-load and load conditions.
Electronic Torque Limitation/Speed Preselec-
tion (Torque Control) (GSB 20-2 RET)
Drilling with speed preselection: Set
the selector switch 4 to the "Drilling"
symbol. The required speed can be
selected with the thumbwheel 3; it
can also be adjusted during opera-
tion.
Screwdriving with torque limitation:
Set the selector switch 4 to the
"Screwdriving" symbol. The effective
torque at the drill spindle can be var-
iable adjusted with the thumbwheel
3 during operation:
I=low torque, III=high torque.
The maximum speed is automatically adapted to
the adjusted torque.
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If the preselected torque is reached during
screwdriving, the machine switches off; the drill-
ing tool no longer rotates. If the load on the ma-
chine is then removed with the On/Off switch 7
still pressed, the drilling tool continues to run on-
ly at very low speed for safety reasons.
After briefly releasing the On/Off switch 7, the
next screw can be driven in with the same
torque.
For screwdriving without torque lim-
itation, turn the thumbwheel 3 to the
right stop. This setting is required,
when the torque in position III is not
sufficient.

Working Advice

Apply the power tool to the screw/nut only
when it is switched off. Rotating tool inserts
can slip off.
Tips
After longer periods of working at low speed, al-
low the machine to cool down by running it for
approx. 3 minutes at maximum speed with no
load.
For drilling in tiles, set the selector switch 2 to
the "Drilling" symbol. Do not switch over to the
symbol "Impact Drilling" or work with impact un-
til after drilling through the tile.
Use carbide tipped drill bits when working in
concrete, masonry and brick wall.
For drilling in metal, use only perfectly sharp-
ened HSS drill bits (HSS=high-speed steel). The
appropriate quality is guaranteed by the Bosch
accessories program.
Twist drills from 2,5–10 mm can easily be sharp-
ened with the drill bit sharpener (see accesso-
ries).
Soft Grip
The gripping surface (soft grip) 6 reduces the
danger of slipping and thereby improves the grip
on the machine and the handling.
At the same time, the rubber coating achieves a
vibration-reducing effect.
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