Bosch GSR12V-140FC 5-In-1 Flexiclick Drill-Driver Instruction Manual

Bosch GSR12V-140FC 5-In-1 Flexiclick Drill-Drive

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Warning: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

Keethe p the work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Kethe ep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment, such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing protecti,on used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up, or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. The use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of accidentally starting the power tool. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Use the power tool, accessorie,s and tool bi, ts e,,tc. In accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Battery tool use and care

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. 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 connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Functional Description

Warning: Disconnect the battery pack from the tool before making any assembly, adjustments, or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Cordless Drill/Driver

1. Hex Drive
2. Adjustable clutch
3. Gear shifter
4. Battery release tabs
5. Battery pack
6. Forward/reversing lever and trigger lock
7. Variable speed trigger switch
8. Battery charge status indicator lights
9. Built-in work light
10. Bit holder adapter
11. Drill chuck adapter
12. Offset adapter
13. Right-angle adapter
14. Lock ring

Specifications

Battery Packs/Chargers

Please refer to the Charger Manual included with your tool.

NOTE: For tool specifications, refer to the nameplate on your tool.

Assembly

Warning: Disconnect the battery pack from the tool before making any assembly, adjustments, or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Inserting the G battery pack

Release battery pack 5 from the tool by pressing on both sides of the battery release tabs 4 and pulling the battery downward (Fig. 2).

To insert the battery, align the battery and slide the battery pack 5 into the tool until it locks into position. Do not force.

Warning: If battery release tabs are cracked or otherwise damaged, do not insert into the tool. The battery can fall out during operation.

Mounting and Removing Adapters

• A. Make sure the hex drive 1 is free. Pull out any bit you might have used.
• B. Insert the hex shaft of an adapter into drive 1 and push the adapter until it snaps in place. You may need to rotate the adapter a little.
• C. Lock the adapter in place by turning the lock ring 14 in the direction shown until it clicks (Fig. 3). To remove the adapter, turn the lock ring 14 in the direction shown until it clicks. Pull the adapter away from the tool (Fig. 4).

Using Right Angle Adapter

You can rotate the right-angle adapter 13 to any position around the axis of the tool in 9° increments. See Fig. 5.

• A. Make sure the adapter is locked on the tool. Pull the adapter 13 away from the lock ring 14 approximately 3/16” (5mm).
• B. Rotate the adapter 13 to a desired position.
• C. Release the pull and let the adapter return to the locked position.

The right-angle adapter’s interface 13a is identical to the interface of the power tool. You can attach the other 3 adapters to it the same way as the adapters are mounted to the tool (See “Mounting and Removing Adapters”).

Using Offset Adapter

You can rotate the offset adapter 12 to any position around the axis of the tool in 9° increments. See Fig. 6.

• A. Make sure the adapter is locked on the tool. Pull the adapter 12 away from the lock ring 14 by approximately 3/16” (5mm).
• B. Rotate the adapter 12 to the desired position.
• C. Let the adapter snap back towards the lock ring 14.

Inserting and Removing Bits (Main Hex Drive)

You can insert any 1/4” hex bits directly into the main hex drive 1 without using any of the adapters (Fig. 7). The hex drive is magnetized and will prevent the bits from falling out during light drilling or driving. To remove a bit, simply pull it out.

Inserting and Removing Bits (Hex Chuck)

Bit holder adapter 10 and offset adapter 12 have a chuck that accepts any 1/4” hex bit. To insert an accessory, simply pull the locking sleeve 12a backward, insert the desired accessory into the chuck, and release the locking sleeve to lock the bit (Fig. 8).

To remove an accessory, pull the locking sleeve backward and remove it from the chuck.

Warning: To avoid loss of control, ensure the bit is locked in the chuck by pulling on the bit after it has been inserted.

Inserting and Removing Bits (Drill Chuck)

Move forward/reversing lever 6 to the center “OFF” position. Remove battery pack 5 and rotate the clutch ring 2 to the drill bit symbol . Rotate the chuck sleeve 11a counter-clockwise, viewing from the huck end, and open the chuck to approximate the drill bit diameter. Insert a clean bit up to the drill bit flutes for small bits, or as far as it will go for large bits. Close chuck by rotating the chuck sleeve 11a clockwise and securely tighten by hand (Fig. 9).

Warning:  Do not use the power of the drill while grasping the chuck to loosen or tighten the bit. Friction burn, or hand injury, is possible if attempting to grasp the spinning chuck.

Operating Instructions

Protection Against Deep Discharging

Tlithium-ionion battery is protected against deep discharging by the “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)”. When the battery is discharged, the tool is switched off by means of a protective circuit.

Variable Speed Controlled Trigger Switch

Your tool is equipped with a variable speed trigger switch. The tool can be turned “ON” or “OFF” by squeezing or releasing the trigger. The speed can be adjusted from the minimum to the maximum nameplate RPM by the pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to increase the speed and release pressure to decrease the speed (Fig. 1).

Brake

When the trigger switch is released, it activates the brake to stop the chuck quickly. This is especially useful in repetitive driving and the removal of screws.

Forward/Reversing Lever and Trigger Lock

Warning: After tool use, lock trigger in “OFF” position to help prevent accidental starts and accidental discharge. Your tool is equipped with a forward/reversing lever and trigger lock 6 located above the trigger (Fig. 10). This lever was designed for changing the rotation of the bit, and for locking the trigger in an “OFF” position.

For forward rotation (with the chuck pointed away from you), move the lever to the far left. For reverse rotation, move the lever to the far right. To activate the trigger lock, move the lever to the center position.

CAUTION: Do not change the direction of rotation until the tool comes to a complete stop. Shifting during the rotation of the chuck can cause damage to the tool.

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, the to the high or low position (Fig. 1).

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 the desired setting.

Adjustable Clutch

Your tool features 21 clutch settings. Output torque will increase as the clutch ring is rotated from 1 to 20. The drill position will lock up the clutch to permit drilling and driving heavy-duty work (Fig. 1).

Autolock™

Your tool is equipped with an automatic locking system. This feature will lock the bit holder in one position when the trigger switch is released. This will allow you to tighten or loosen a nut or screw by rotating the tool by hand with the switch off. This is convenient when a higher turning torque is needed.

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).

Battery Charge Condition Indicator Lights

Your tool is equipped with charge condition indicator lights (Fig. 1). The indicator lights show the charge condition of the battery for a few seconds when the On/Off trigger is pressed halfway or fully.

Operating Tips

Driving Nuts And Bolts

Variable speed control must be used with caution for driving nuts and bolts with socket set attachments. The technique is to start slowly, increasing speed as the nut or bolt runs down. Set the nut or bolt snugly by slowing the drill to a stop. If this procedure is not followed, the tool will have a tendency to torque or twist in your hands when the nut or bolt seats.

Drilling

You will extend the life of your bits and do neater work if you always put the bit in contact with the work before pulling the trigger. During the operation, hold the tool firmly and exert light, steady pressure. Too much pressure at low speed will stall the tool. Too little pressure will keep the bit from cutting and cause excess friction by sliding over the surface. This can be damaging to both the tool and the bit.

Drilling With Variable Speed

The variable speed trigger allows you to slowly increase RPM. By using a slow starting speed, you are able to keep the bit from “wandering”. You can increase the speed as the bit “bites” into the work by squeezing the trigger.

Driving With Variable Speed

Variable speed drills will double as a power screwdriver by using a screwdriver bit. Before driving screws, pilot and clearance holes should be drilled. Place the threaded end of the screw in the pilot or clearance hole and start driving the screw slowly, increasing the speed as the screw runs down. Set the screw snugly by slowing to a stop.

Fastening With Screws

The procedure shown in Fig. 11 will enable you to fasten materials together using your drill without stripping, splitting, or separating the material. First, clamp the pieces together and drill the hole 2/3 the diameter of the screw. If the material is soft, drill only 2/3 the proper length. If it is hard, drill the entire length. Second, unclamp the pieces and drill the hole in the top piece of wood again to the same diameter as the shank of the screw.

Third, if a flat head screw is used, countersink the hole to make the screw flush with the surface. Realign the holes on the two pieces and apply even pressure when driving the screw. The screw shank clearance hole in the first piece allows the screw head to pull the pieces tightly together.

The adjustable screw drill accessory will do all of these operations quickly and easily. Screw drills are available for screw sizes No. 6, 8, 10, and 12.

Drill Bits

Always inspect drill bits for excessive wear. Use only bits that are sharp and in good condition.

TWIST BITS: Available with straight and reduced shanks for wood and light-duty metal drilling. High-speed bits cut faster and last longer on hard materials.

CARBIDE TIPPED BITS: Used for drilling stone, concrete, plaster, cement, and other unusually hard nonmetals. Use continuous heavy feed pressure when employing carbide tip bits.

Drilling Wood

Be certain the orkpiece is clamped or anchored firmly. Always apply pressure in a straight line with the drill bit. Maintain enough pressure to keep the drill “biting”. When drilling holes in wood, twist bits can be used. Twist bits may overheat unless pulled out frequently to clear chips from flutes. Use a “back-up” block of wood for work that is likely to splinter, such as thin materials. You will drill a cleaner hole if you ease up on the pressure just before the bit breaks through the wood. Then complete the hole from the back side.

Drilling Metal

There are two rules for drilling hard materials. First, the harder the material, the greater the pressure you need to apply to the tool. Second, the harder the material, the slower the speed. Here are a couple of tips for drilling in metal. Lubricate the tip of the bit occasionally with cutting oil except when drilling soft metals such as aluminum, copper, or cast iron. If the hole to be drilled is fairly large, drill a smaller hole first, then enlarge to the required size; it’s often faster in the long run. Maintain enough pressure to ensure that the bit does not just spin in the hole. This will dull the bit and greatly shorten its life.

Maintenance

Service

Warning: NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in the misplacement of internal wires and components, which could cause a serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.

SERVICEMEN:

Disconnect the tool and/or charger from the power source before servicing.

Batteries

Be alert for battery packs that are nearing their end of life. If you notice decreased tool performance or significantly shorter running time between charges, then it is time to replace the battery pack. Failure to do so can cause the tool to operate improperly or damage the charger.

Tool Lubrication

Your Bosch tool has been properly lubricated and is ready for use.

Motors

The motor in your tool has been engineered for many hours of dependable service. To maintain peak efficiency of the motor, we recommend it be examined every six months. Only a genuine Bosch replacement motor specially designed for your tool should be used.

Cleaning

Warning: To avoid accidents, always disconnect the tool and/or charger from the power supply before cleaning. The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air.

Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through the opening.

CAUTION: Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia, and household detergents that contain ammonia.

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