Bosch Power Tools CLPK232-181 manual Gear Shifting, Gear Shifter Adjustable Clutch, Brake, Mode

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GEAR SHIFTING

Your tool is equipped with two separate gear ranges, low gear and high gear. Low gear provides high-torque and slower drilling speeds for heavy duty work or for driving screws. High gear provides faster speeds for drilling lighter work. To change speeds slide switch, to the high or low position (Fig. 5).

ATTENTION: If your tool appears to be running, but the chuck will not turn, check to make sure the gear shifting switch is pushed fully into desired setting.

FIG. 5

GEAR

SHIFTER

ADJUSTABLE CLUTCH

Your tool features 26 clutch settings. Output torque will increase as the clutch ring, is

rotated from 1 to 25. The drill “ ” position will lock up the clutch to permit drilling and driving heavyduty work, and also enables bits to be changed quickly and easily in the keyless chuck (Fig. 6).

ADJUSTABLE	FIG. 6
CLUTCH

BRAKE

The optional belt clip accessory will allow you to conveniently attach your tool to your belt. This feature will allow you to have both hands free when climbing a ladder or moving to another work area.

The belt clip can be attached to either side of the tool by securing it with a mounting screw. Always make sure you securely tighten the mounting screw before use (Fig. 1).

To use clip, turn tool upside down and attach to your belt.

DRILL/HAMMER DRILL SELECTOR RING

(Model HDS181 only)

The selector ring allows the tool to be set for various drilling/hammer drilling applications. Rotate the selector dial right or left depending on the below applications (Fig. 7).

Drill only action: For drilling in woods, metals, plastics or other non concrete materials.

Drill with hammer action: For drilling in concrete, asphalt, tile or other similar hard materials. The hammer drill position overrides the clutch for hammer drilling.

When the trigger switch is released it activates the brake to stop the chuck quickly.

MODE

FIG. 7

This is especially useful in the repetitive driving and removal of screws.

BUILT IN WORK LIGHT

Your tool is also equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the switch is activated, for better visibility when drilling/driving (Fig. 1).

BELT CLIP

When the tool is attached to ! WARNING the belt, position yourself to

avoid entanglement with surrounding objects. Unexpected entanglement could cause the tool to fall resulting in injury to the operator or bystanders.

SELECTOR

RING

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