Bosch GTH 18V-38 M Professional Notice Originale page 20

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Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the
Battery
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Only store the battery within a temperature range of −20 to
50 °C. Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for
example.
Occasionally clean the ventilation slots on the battery using a
soft brush that is clean and dry.
A significantly reduced operating time after charging indic-
ates that the battery has deteriorated and must be replaced.
Follow the instructions on correct disposal.
Assembly
Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-
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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.
Loading the magazine (see figures A1–A3)
Remove the rechargeable battery before adjusting the
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tool settings, changing accessories, or storing the
power tool. This safety measure prevents the power tool
from being started accidentally.
Use only original Bosch accessories. The precision parts of
the power tool, such as the magazine, the outlet and the shot
duct, are matched to Bosch staples, nails and brads. Other
manufacturers use different steel grades and sizes.
Note: Only use fasteners specified in the "Technical Data"
table.
Using unapproved fasteners can damage the power tool and
cause injuries.
While loading the magazine, hold the power tool in such a
manner that the outlet (15) is not pointed at your body or at
other persons.
– Press the switch (12) to open the magazine. The
magazine slider (17) extends.
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– Insert a staple strip with the staple tips pointing upwards
Capacity
into the upper part of the magazine (13).
0–5 %
Note: Electronic monitoring detects whether staples can be
found in the magazine. If the discharge lock-off is depressed
when the magazine is empty, no discharging procedure is
triggered. Blank firing is thus prevented.
– Pull the magazine slider (17) to the beginning of the
magazine until the magazine slider engages.
Capacity
Note: The magazine slider must slide back with only low
80–100 %
force (finger-pressure). A jammed magazine slider has the
following effects: The staple is not discharged, the staple
60–80 %
gets caught in the shot duct (see jam) or the staple is dis-
40–60 %
charged at the wrong angle.
20–40 %
5–20 %
Operation
0–5 %
Actuation systems
Single actuation with safety run
With this actuation system, the discharge lock-off (2) must
first be firmly pressed against the workpiece. A fastener is
not discharged until the trigger (5) is pulled.
Afterwards, further discharging procedures can only be ac-
tuated when the trigger and the discharge lock-off have been
set back to the starting position.
Contact actuation with automatic return
With this actuation system, the trigger (5) must be pulled
first and held in this position. Afterwards, the discharge
lock-off must be firmly pressed against the workpiece in or-
der to discharge the fastener. Further discharging proced-
ures can be actuated by repositioning the tool elsewhere
while pressing the trigger (5).
In contact actuation mode, a staple can also be driven in
with single actuation.
Starting Operation
Switching On and Off
– To switch on the power tool, press the on/off switch (6).
The user interface lights up.
If single actuation is activated, the (26) indicator lights
up.
– To switch off the power tool, press the on/off switch (6).
Tacking – Single Actuation
– Switch on the power tool.
– Firmly position the outlet (15) or the rubber workpiece
protector (1) on the workpiece until the discharge lock-
off (2) is pressed down completely.
The worklight switches on and the motor starts.
– Afterwards, briefly press the trigger (5) and release it
again.
This discharges a staple.
– Allow the power tool to bounce back from the workpiece.
– For another driving procedure, completely lift the power
tool from the workpiece and position it firmly at the next
required location.
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