Bosch GTH 18V-38 M Professional Notice Originale page 22

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Do not perform any incorrect manipulations on the power
tool. Do not disassemble or block any components of the
power tool, such as the discharge lock-off.
Do not carry out "emergency repairs" with unsuitable means.
The power tool is to be maintained regularly and properly.
Avoid any tampering and damage to the power tool, e. g.
from:
– Imprinting or engraving,
– Retrofitting measures not approved by the manufacturer,
– Guiding along templates manufactured of hard material,
e.g. steel,
– Dropping on or sliding over the floor,
– Using as a hammer,
– Applying any kind of force.
Make sure to check whatever is below or behind your work-
piece. Do not discharge staples into walls, ceilings or floors
when persons are behind them. The staples may punch
through the workpiece and may cause injury.
Do not discharge staples on top of a staple that has already
been driven in. This could cause the staples to deform, the
staples could become jammed or the power tool could move
in an uncontrolled manner.
When the power tool is used in cold environmental condi-
tions, the first staples will be driven in slower than usual.
Once the power tool has warmed up during working, normal
operating speed will be regained.
Avoid pulling the trigger when the magazine is empty to min-
imise wear on the firing pin.
For longer work breaks or after finishing work, switch off the
power tool, remove the battery and empty the magazine if
possible.
Emptying the magazine (see figures C1–C3)
– Press the switch (12) to open the magazine. The
magazine slider extends.
– Rotate the power tool so that the staple strip slides out in
the magazine.
– Then carefully guide the magazine slider forwards to the
beginning of the magazine (13).
Adjusting the depth stop (see figure D)
You can set the driving depth of the staples using the
thumbwheel (4).
– Empty the magazine (13).
– Staples are driven in too deep: To re-
duce the driving depth, turn the
thumbwheel (4) in the "–" direction.
– Staples are not driven in deep enough:
To increase the driving depth, turn the
thumbwheel (4) in the "+" direction.
You can check the depth stop adjustment on the (3) display.
– Refill the magazine.
– Test the new driving depth on a test workpiece.
Repeat the worksteps as required.
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Eliminating Blockages
Single staples may become jammed in the shot duct. If this
should occur frequently, please contact an authorised Bosch
after-sales service centre.
Note: If the driver blade does not return after clearing a jam,
please contact an authorised Bosch after-sales service
centre.
– Release the trigger (5).
– Switch the power tool off and remove the battery (10).
– Press the switch (12) to open the magazine. The
magazine slider extends.
– Rotate the power tool so that the staple strip slides out in
the magazine. Remove the jammed staple. Use a pair of
pliers for this, if required.
– Refill the magazine.
– Pull the magazine slider to the beginning of the magazine
until the magazine slider engages.
Changing the workpiece protector (see figure E)
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 (10).
– Empty the magazine (13).
– Remove the workpiece protector from the discharge lock-
off.
– Push the new workpiece protector with the open end over
the discharge lock-off.
Note: A spare workpiece protector can be stored at the bot-
tom of the magazine (13). For this, push the workpiece pro-
tector into the storage compartment (19).
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 (16) 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-
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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.
To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep
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the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.
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