Contact actuation with automatic return
(GNH 18V-64-2 M, GNH 18V-64 MD)
With this actuation system, the trigger (6) 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 it elsewhere while the
trigger (6) is pushed.
In contact actuation mode, a nail 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 (7).
The user interface lights up.
GNH 18V-64-2 M GNH 18V-64 MD: If single actuation is
activated, the single actuation indicator (31) lights up.
– To switch off the power tool, press the on/off switch (7).
Discharging the nails – single actuation
– Switch on the power tool.
– Firmly position the outlet (18) 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 (6) and release it
again.
This discharges a nail.
– Allow the power tool to bounce back from the workpiece.
Status indications
Status indicator for power tool (22)
Colour
Meaning
Green
Power tool is switched on and ready to use.
Yellow
There is a problem that requires your attention:
Critical temperature, battery is almost empty or
service is due.
Red
The power tool is not ready for use.
Reason: Power tool has overheated, battery is
empty or mechanical fault.
Flashing red
– The second switch was pressed too early.
– The second switch was not pressed within five
seconds; the tool switches off automatically.
– The switches were pressed in the wrong order
(e.g. the trigger was pressed before the tool
had switched to contact actuation mode)
Battery charge indicator (23)
Symbol
Paint
–
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Bosch Power Tools
– For another driving procedure, completely lift the power
tool from the workpiece and position it firmly at the next
required location.
Discharging the nails – contact actuation
(GNH 18V-64-2 M, GNH 18V-64 MD)
– Switch on the power tool.
– Activate the contact actuation by briefly pressing the
mode button (30).
The contact actuation indicator (32) lights up.
– Press and hold the trigger (6).
The worklight switches on and the motor starts.
– Firmly position the outlet (18) or the rubber workpiece
protector (1) on the workpiece until the discharge lock-
off (2) is pressed down completely.
This discharges a nail.
– For another discharging procedure, keep the trigger (6)
pressed and completely lift the power tool from the work-
piece. Replace it firmly in the next required position.
– Switch to single actuation by pressing the mode
button (30) again.
The single actuation indicator (31) lights up.
User interface (see figures B1–B2)
GNH 18V-64-2 M, GNH 18V-64 MD: The user
interface (10) is used to select the working mode and to in-
dicate the status of the power tool.
GNH 18V-64-2: The user interface (10) is used to switch
the worklight on and off and to indicate the status of the
power tool.
Solution
–
– Leave the power tool to cool down.
– Replace or charge the battery.
– Have maintenance performed.
– Leave the power tool to cool down.
– Replace or charge the battery.
– Have maintenance performed.
– Wait a short time until the status indicator dis-
play lights up green.
– The power tool is ready for use again.
– Perform the discharging procedure again, ob-
serving the correct order of pressing when do-
ing so.
– GNH 18V-64-2 M, GNH 18V-64 MD: Change
the actuation mode via the user interface.
State of charge
20–100 %
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