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In case of damage and improper use of the battery, va-
u
pours may be emitted. The battery can set alight or ex-
plode. Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical
attention should you experience any adverse effects. The
vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
Do not open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuit-
u
ing.
The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such
u
as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally.
An internal short circuit may occur, causing the battery to
burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
Only use the battery with products from the manufac-
u
turer. This is the only way in which you can protect the
battery against dangerous overload.
Protect the battery against heat, e.g. against
continuous intense sunlight, fire, dirt, water
and moisture. There is a risk of explosion and
short-circuiting.
Product Description and
Specifications
Read all the safety and general instructions.
Failure to observe the safety and general in-
structions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Please observe the illustrations at the beginning of this oper-
ating manual.
Intended Use
The power tool is intended for driving staples into wood.
Only the fasteners (nails, staples, etc.) specified in the
"Technical Data" table may be used.
Note: The power tool is not suitable for driving staples into
metal or concrete.
Please do not use the power tool in contact actuation mode
with automatic return while working on scaffolding, ladders
or other platforms and when a change of working position is
required. In this case, only use the single actuation mode
with backup sequence.
Product Features
The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram
of the power tool on the graphics page.
(1) Workpiece protector
(2) Discharge lock-off
(3) Depth stop adjustment indicator
(4) Thumbwheel for depth stop adjustment
(5) Trigger
(6) On/off switch
(7) Rechargeable battery release button
(8) Worklight
(9) User interface
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(10) Rechargeable battery
(11) Belt hook
(12) Switch for opening the magazine
(13) Magazine
(14) Viewing window of the reload indicator
(15) Outlet
(16) Handle (insulated gripping surface)
(17) Magazine slider
a)
(18) Staple strip
(19) Storage for workpiece protector
User interface
(20) Status indicator for power tool
(21) Battery charge indicator
(22) Low service due indicator
(23) High service due indicator
(24) Reset button
(25) Mode button
(26) Single actuation indicator
(27) Contact actuation indicator
a) Accessories shown or described are not included with the
product as standard. You can find the complete selection of
accessories in our accessories range.
Technical Data
Cordless tacker
Article number
Rated voltage
Actuation systems
– Single actuation with
safety run
– Contact actuation
with automatic re-
turn
Fastener
– Type
– Length
– Diameter
– Angle
Max. magazine capacity
Dimensions (without
battery)
– Height
– Width
– Length with work-
piece protector
GTH 18V-38 M
3 601 D82 5..
V=
18
●
●
Narrow crown
staples
mm
10–38
mm
1.2
ga
18
0°
110
mm
276
mm
95
mm
329
Bosch Power Tools