Practical Advice; Maintenance And Service; Maintenance And Cleaning; After-Sales Service And Application Service - Bosch GBH 18V-26 Professional Notice Originale

Rapid shut-off (KickBack Control)
The rapid shut-off function (KickBack
Control) gives the user greater control
over the power tool and offers them bet-
ter protection than power tools that do
not have KickBack Control. The power
tool will switch off if it suddenly and un-
foreseeably rotates around the drilling
axis.
– To switch the tool back on, release the on/off switch
(13) and then press it again.
Rapid shut-off is indicated by flashing of the worklight (17)
on the power tool.

Practical Advice

Setting the drilling depth (see figure L)
You can use the depth stop (20) to set the required drilling
depth X.
– Press the button for depth stop adjustment (18) and in-
sert the depth stop into the auxiliary handle (19).
The fluting on the depth stop (20) must face downwards.
– Insert the SDS-plus application tool into the SDS-plus tool
holder (3) to the stop. Otherwise, the movability of the
SDS-plus drilling tool can lead to incorrect adjustment of
the drilling depth.
– Pull the depth stop far enough out that the distance
between the drill bit tip and the edge of the depth stop
corresponds to the required drilling depth X.
Changing the chiselling position (Vario-Lock)
You can lock the chisel in 44 different positions, so you can
select the optimum working position for each task.
– Insert the chisel into the tool holder.
– Turn the impact/mode selector switch (16) to the "Vario-
Lock" position.
– Turn the application tool to the required chisel position.
– Turn the impact/mode selector switch (16) to the "chis-
elling" position. With this, the tool holder is locked.
– Set the rotational direction for chiselling to clockwise.
Inserting screwdriver bits (see figure M)
Only apply the power tool to the screw/nut when the
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tool is switched off. Rotating tool inserts can slip off.
A universal holder (29) with SDS-plus shank (accessory) is
required to work with screwdriver bits.
– Clean and lightly grease the insertion end of the shank.
– Insert the universal holder into the tool holder while turn-
ing it until it locks automatically.
– Check that it is locked by pulling the universal holder.
– Insert a screwdriver bit in the universal holder. Only use
screwdriver bits that fit the screw head.
– To remove the universal holder, slide the locking sleeve
(5) backwards and remove the universal holder (29)
from the tool holder.
Bosch Power Tools
Vibration damping
The integrated vibration damping function re-
duces the generated vibration.
Do not continue to use the power tool if the damping
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element is damaged.
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.

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.
Replace a damaged dust protection cap immediately.
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It is recommended that you have use an after-sales
service for this.
– Clean the tool holder (3) after each use.

After-Sales Service and Application Service

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-
ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare
parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on
spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you
with any questions about our products and their accessor-
ies.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always
include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate
of the product.
Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: (01300) 307044
Fax: (01300) 307045
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: (0800) 543353
Fax: (0800) 428570
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