BOSCH GSR 12V-15 Cordless Drill or Driver Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Bosch

Table of Contents

BOSCH GSR 12V-15 Cordless Drill or Driver
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Instructions
Product Description and Specifications
Technical Data
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance and Service
Transport
Disposal
EU Declaration of Conformity
References
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BOSCH GSR 12V-15 Cordless Drill or Driver

Product Information

The GSR 12V-15 Professional is an electric drill powered by a 12V battery. It has a fast-charging battery system and features a quick-release chuck for easy bit changes. The drill has a maximum torque of 30 Nm for hard screwdriving and 15 Nm for soft screwdriving. It also has a built-in PowerLight for illuminating dark workspaces.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the drill, read all safety instructions in the user manual.
Ensure that the battery is fully charged before use.
Select the appropriate drill bit and insert it into the quick-release chuck. Tighten the chuck securely.
Set the torque by turning the torque selector ring to the desired setting.
Set the drill direction by sliding the direction switch to the left or right.
Turn on the drill by pressing the on/off switch.
Place the drill bit on the workpiece and apply gentle pressure while drilling.
When finished, turn off the drill and remove the battery.
Store the drill in a cool, dry place.

It is important to follow all safety instructions provided in the user manual, including using a residual current device (RCD) when operating the drill in wet conditions and avoiding short circuits between the battery contacts. Only have qualified personnel repair the drill with original replacement parts to ensure its safety.

Safety Instructions

General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below 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 (cord-less) power tool.

Work area safety

Keep 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 risk of electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-faces, 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 elec-tric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep 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 exten-sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit-able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD 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, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to 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 in-jury.
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 jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-traction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re-duce dust-related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe in-jury within a fraction of a second.

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 de-signed.
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 re-move the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
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 and accessories. 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, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into ac-count the working conditions and the work to be per-formed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Battery tool use and care

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu-facturer. 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 eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

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.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

Safety Instructions for Drill/Driver
Safety instructions for all operations

Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory or fasteners may contact hidden wiring. Cut-ting accessory or fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

Safety instructions when using long drill bits

Never operate at higher speed than the maximum speed rating of the drill bit. At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contact-ing the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit tip in contact with the workpiece. At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contact-ing the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do not apply excessive pressure. Bits can bend causing breakage or loss of control, resulting in personal injury.

Additional safety information

Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.
Always wait until the power tool has come to a complete stop before placing it down. The application tool can jam and cause you to lose control of the power tool.
Switch the power tool off immediately if the application tool becomes blocked. Be prepared for high torque reactions which cause kickback. The application tool becomes blocked when it becomes jammed in the workpiece or when the power tool becomes overloaded.
Use suitable detectors to determine if there are hid-den supply lines or contact the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric cables can cause fire and electric shock. Damaging gas lines can lead to ex-plosion. Breaking water pipes causes property damage.
Hold the power tool securely. When tightening and loosening screws be prepared for temporarily high torque reactions.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted. The battery can set alight or explode. Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical attention should you experience any adverse effects. The vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
Do not open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuiting.
The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An internal short circuit may occur, causing the battery to burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
Only use the battery with products from the manufac-turer. This is the only way in which you can protect the battery against dangerous overload. Protect the battery against heat, e.g. against continuous intense sunlight, fire, dirt, water and moisture. There is a risk of explosion and short-circuiting.

Product Description and Specifications

Read all the safety and general instructions. Failure to observe the safety and general in-structions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Please observe the illustrations at the beginning of this operating manual.

Intended use
The power tool is intended for driving and loosening screws and for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic and plastic.

Product features
The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram of the power tool on the graphics page.

Keyless chuck
Torque presetting ring
Gear selector switch
Battery release button)
Rechargeable battery)
Rotational direction switch
On/off switch
Battery charge indicator
“Power Light” lamp
Handle (insulated gripping surface)
Universal bit holder)
Screwdriver bite)
Accessories shown or described are not included with the product as standard. You can find the complete selection of accessories in our accessories range.

Technical Data

Measured at 20−25 °C with rechargeable battery GBA 12V 1.3Ah.
Measured with GBA 12V 2.0Ah and GBA 12V 6.0Ah.

Noise/vibration information
Noise emission values determined according to EN 62841-2-1.
Typically, the A-weighted sound pressure level of the power tool is 72 dB(A). Uncertainty K = 3 dB. The noise level when working can exceed the volume stated. Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 62841-2-1:

Drilling in metal: ah <2.5 m/s2, K = 1.5 m/s2
The vibration level and noise emission value given in these instructions have been measured in accordance with a standardized measuring procedure and may be used to com-pare power tools. They may also be used for a preliminary estimation of vibration and noise emissions.
The stated vibration level and noise emission value represent the main applications of the power tool. However, if the power tool is used for other applications, with different ap-plication tools or is poorly maintained, the vibration level and noise emission value may differ. This may significantly increase the vibration and noise emissions over the total working period.
To estimate vibration and noise emissions accurately, the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually being used should also be taken into account. This may significantly reduce vibration and noise emissions over the total working period.
Implement additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration, such as servicing the power tool and application tools, keeping their hands warm, and organizing workflows correctly.

Assembly

Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-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.

Charging the Battery (see figure A)

Use only the chargers listed in the technical data. Only these chargers are matched to the lithium ion battery of your power tool.

Note: The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full battery capacity, fully charge the battery in the charger before using your power tool for the first time.
The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging process does not damage the battery.
The lithium-ion battery is protected against deep discharge by the “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)”. When the battery is discharged, the power tool is switched off by means of a protective circuit: The application tool no longer rotates.

Do not continue to press the On/Off switch after the power tool has automatically switched off. The battery can be damaged.

To remove the battery (5), press the release buttons (4) and pull the battery downwards out of the power tool. Do not use force to do this. Follow the instructions on correct disposal.

Changing the Tool (see figure B)

Remove the battery from the power tool before carrying 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.

The drill spindle is locked when the on/off switch (7) is not pressed. This makes it possible to change the application tool in the drill chuck quickly, conveniently and easily. Open the keyless chuck (1) by turning it in the direction of rotation ➊ until the tool can be inserted. Insert the tool. Firmly tighten the sleeve of the keyless chuck (1) by turning it by hand in the direction of rotation ➋ until it audibly clicks into place. This will automatically lock the drill chuck.

Dust/Chip Extraction
Dust from materials such as lead-containing coatings, some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to one’s health. Touching or breathing-in the dust can cause allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the user or bystanders.
Certain dust, such as oak or beech dust, is considered carci-nogenic, especially in connection with wood-treatment ad-ditives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.

Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator. Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the materials to be worked.

Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can easily ignite.

Operation

Starting Operation
Inserting the battery
Note: The use of batteries unsuitable for your power tool can lead to malfunctions or damage to the power tool.
Set the rotational direction switch (6) to the middle position to avoid unintentionally switching it on. Insert the charged battery (5) into the handle until you feel it engage and it is flush with the handle.

Setting the rotational direction (see figure C)

Only operate the rotational direction switch (6) when the power tool is not in use.

The rotational direction switch (6) is used to change the rotational direction of the power tool. However, this is not possible while the on/off switch (7) is being pressed.

Right rotation: To drill and to drive in screws, press the rotational direction switch (6) through to the left stop.
Left Rotation: To loosen and unscrew screws and nuts, press the rotational direction switch (6) through to the right stop.

Preselecting the Torque
The torque presetting ring (2) can be used to preselect the required torque in 20 stages. When the correct setting is used, the application tool will be stopped when the screw is driven flush into the material or once the set torque has been reached. In position the overload clutch is deactivated, e.g. for drilling.
When unscrewing screws, you can select a higher setting or set the tool to the symbol.

Mechanical gear selection

Only operate the gear selector (3) when the power tool is not in use.

You can preselect two speed ranges with the gear selector (3).

- Low speed range; for working with a large drilling diameter or for screwdriving.
Second gear:
High speed range; for working with a small drilling diameter. If the gear selector switch (3) cannot be pushed all the way, turn the drill chuck slightly with the drill.

Switching on/off
To start the power tool, press and hold the on/off switch
(7).
The lamp (9) lights up when the on/off switch (7) is lightly or fully pressed, meaning that the work area is illuminated in poor lighting conditions.
To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (7).

Adjusting the Speed
You can adjust the speed of the power tool when it is on by pressing in the on/off switch (7) to varying extents.
A light pressure on the on/off switch (7) results in a low rotational speed. Increased pressure on the switch causes an in-crease in speed.

Fully automatic spindle lock (Auto-Lock)
The drill spindle, and therefore the tool holder, are locked when the on/off switch (7) is not pressed.
This enables screws to be screwed in even when the battery (5) is empty and allows the power tool to be used as a screwdriver.

Run-out brake
Upon releasing the on/off switch (7), the drill chuck is slowed down, which prevents the application tool from continuing to rotate.
When driving in screws, you should therefore only release the on/off switch (7) once the screw has been inserted flush into the workpiece. This way, the head of screw will not pen-etrate the workpiece.

Battery charge-control indicator
When the on/off switch (7) is pressed in halfway or completely, the battery charge-control indicator (8) indicates the charge condition of the battery for several seconds. The indicator consists of three green LEDs.

Temperature-dependent overload protection
In normal conditions of use, the power tool cannot be over-loaded. In the event of heaving loading or the temperature rising/falling outside the permitted battery temperature range, the speed will be reduced. The power tool will not run at full speed again until the permitted battery temperature has been reached.

Practical advice

Only apply the power tool to the screw/nut when the tool is switched off. Rotating tool inserts can slip off.

After working at a low speed for an extended period, you should operate the power tool at the maximum speed for ap-proximately three minutes without load to cool it down.
When drilling into metal, only use sharpened HSS drills (HSS = high-speed steel) which are in perfect condition. The Bosch accessory range guarantees appropriate quality.
Before screwing larger, longer screws into hard materials, it is advisable to pre-drill a pilot hole with the core diameter of the thread to approx. 2/3 of the screw length.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Remove the battery from the power tool before carrying 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 the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.

After-Sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning 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 accessories.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.
Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair. Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
You can find further service addresses at: www.bosch- pt.com/serviceaddresses

Transport

The recommended lithium-ion batteries are subject to legislation on the transport of dangerous goods. The user can transport the batteries by road without further require-ments.
When shipping by third parties (e.g.: by air transport or for-warding agency), special requirements on packaging and la-belling must be observed. For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required.
Dispatch battery packs only when the housing is undam-aged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the bat-tery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging. Please also observe the possibility of more de-tailed national regulations.

Disposal

Only for EU countries:
According to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its transposition into national law, power tools that are no longer usable, and, according to the Directive 2006/66/EC, defective or drained batteries must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.

Only for United Kingdom:
According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer us- able must be collected separately and disposed of in an en-vironmentally friendly manner.

Battery packs/batteries:
Li-ion:
Please observe the notes in the section on transport.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Cordless Drill/ Driver Article number
We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards.
Technical file at: *
GSR 12V-15 3 601 H68 1.. 2006/42/EC
2014/30/EU
2011/65/EU
EN 62841-1:2015
EN 62841-2-1:2018+A11:2019
EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020
EN 55014-2:2015
EN IEC 63000:2018

Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
(PT/ECS)
70538 Stuttgart
GERMANY
Henk Becker
Chairman of Executive
Management
Helmut Heinzelmann
Head of Product Certification
Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, 70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY
Stuttgart, 07.07.2021

Declaration of Conformity

Cordless Drill/Driver Article number
GSR 12V-15 3 601 H68 102

We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards.
Technical file at: Robert Bosch Ltd. (PT/SOP-GB), Broadwater Park, North Orbital Road, Uxbridge UB9 5HJ, United Kingdom

The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
EN 62841-1:2015
EN 62841-2-1:2018+A11:2019
EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020
EN 55014-2:2015
EN IEC 63000:2018
Vonjy Rajakoba
Managing Director – Bosch UK
Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, 70538 Stuttgart, Germany represented (in terms of the above regulations) by
Robert Bosch Limited, Broadwater Park, North Orbital Road,
Uxbridge UB9 5HJ, United Kingdom
Vonjy Rajakoba
Managing Director – Bosch UK
Martin Sibley
Head of Sales Operations and Aftersales
Robert Bosch Ltd. Broadwater Park, North Orbital Road, Uxbridge UB9 5HJ, United Kingdom, as authorised representative acting on behalf of Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, 70538 Stuttgart, Germany Place of issue: Uxbridge Date of issue: 03/06/2021