Battery and Battery Charger

■Ensure the switch is in the off position be- fore inserting battery pack. Inserting the bat- tery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

■Convince yourself before using that the battery is securely seated in the machine.

■Do not strain the machine so heavily that it comes to a standstill.

■When working with the machine, always hold it firmly with both hands and provide for a secure stance.

■Operate the machine only with the auxiliary handle 10.

■Hold the power tool only by the insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an op- eration where the cutting tool may run into hidden wiring.

Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the op- erator.

■Use appropriate detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assist- ance.

Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage.

■Be careful when screwing in long screws; dan- ger of sliding off.

■Set the machine against the screw/nut only when switched off.

■When screwdriving, operate in first gear as well as with a low speed.

■Always switch the machine off and wait until it has come to a standstill before placing it down.

■Never allow children to use the machine.

■Bosch is only able to ensure perfect operation of the machine if the original accessories in- tended for it are used.

■The enclosed operating instructions for the battery charger must be read carefully!

■Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suita- ble for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

■Allow a heated battery to cool before charging.

■Protect the battery from heat and fire: Danger of explosion! Do not place the battery on radi- ators or expose to strong sun rays for a longer time; temperatures over 50 °C cause damage.

■Do not open the battery, and protect it from im- pact. Store in a dry and frost-free place.

■When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a con- nection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

■Do not dispose of the battery in household waste or discard into fire or water.

Intended Use

The machine is intended for hammer drilling in concrete, brick and stone. It is also suitable for drilling without impact in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic. Machines with electronic control and right/left rotation are also suitable for screwdriv- ing and thread cutting.

Before Putting into Operation

Battery Charging

A battery that is new or has not been used for a longer period does not develop its full capacity until after approximately 5 charging/discharging cycles.

To remove the battery 8, press the unlocking but- tons 9 and pull out the battery downwards. Do not exert any force.

The battery is equipped with an NTC temperature control which allows charging only within a tem- perature range of between 0 °C and 45 °C. A long battery service life is achieved in this man- ner.

A significantly reduced working period after charging indicates that the batteries are used and must be replaced.

■Observe the notes on environmental protec- tion.

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GBH 24 VF, GBH 24 V specifications

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