BOSCH GTB 650 Drywall Screwdriver Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Bosch

BOSCH GTB 650 Drywall Screwdriver

BOSCH GTB 650 Drywall Screwdriver

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 (cordless) 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 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. 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 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 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 energising 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 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 extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce 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 injury 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 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 remove 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 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.
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.

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.

Safety Warnings for Screwdrivers

Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Fasteners contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. 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 or may cause an electric shock.
Hold the power tool securely. When tightening and loosening screws be prepared for temporarily high torque reactions.
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.

Products sold in GB only:

Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

Product Description and Specifications

Read all the safety and general instructions.
Failure to observe the safety and general instructions 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 screwing in and loosening screws.

Product Features

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

Product Features

Screwdriver bita)
Stop sleeve
Adjusting sleeve for screw depth stop
Screw depth stop
Belt clip
Rotational direction switch
Lock-on button for on/off switch
On/off switch
Handle (insulated gripping surface)
Universal bit holdera)

a) 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

Screwdrivers	GTB 650
Article number	3 601 DA2 0..
Rated power input	W
No-load speed	min-1
No-load speed (240 V)	min-1
Tool holder	mm
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01:2014	kg
Protection class	/II

The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V. These specifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models.

Noise/vibration information

Noise emission values determined according to

EN 62841-2-2.
Typically, the A-weighted noise level of the power tool is:
Sound pressure level 84 dB(A); sound power level 95 dB(A). Uncertainty K = 3 dB.
Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 62841-2-2:
Screwdriving: 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 standardised measuring procedure and may be used to compare 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 application 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 organising workflows correctly.

Assembly

Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.

Changing the Tool (see figure A)

Pull the screw depth stop (4) off towards you. Pull the screwdriver bit (1) out. If required, the universal bit holder (10) can also be pulled out and replaced. After changing the tool, reattach the screw depth stop (4).

Operation

Starting Operation

Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the power source must match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the power tool. Power tools marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
Products that are only sold in AUS and NZ: Use a residual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current of 30 mA or less.

Setting the Rotational Direction

Only push 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 (8) is being pressed.

Clockwise rotation: To drill and drive in screws, slide the rotational direction switch (6) downwards on the left-hand side and upwards on the right-hand side at the same time.
Anticlockwise rotation: To loosen and unscrew screws, slide the rotational direction switch (6) downwards on the left-hand side and upwards on the right-hand side at the same time.

Switching on/off

To start the power tool, press and hold the on/off switch (8).

Press the lock-on button (7) to lock the on/off switch (8) in this position.

To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (8); or, if the switch is locked with the lock-on button (7), briefly press the on/off switch (8) and then release it.

Adjusting the Speed
You can adjust the speed of the power tool when it is on by
pressing in the on/off switch (8) to varying extents.
A light pressure on the on/off switch (8) results in a low rotational speed. Increased pressure on the switch causes an increase in speed.

Adjusting the screw-in depth (see figure B)
The depth to which the screw head is screwed into the workpiece X can be preset by turning the adjusting sleeve (3) to 8 engaging steps for each rotation. Each step corresponds to a 0.25 mm change in the screw-in depth.

Turning the adjusting sleeve (3) clockwise increases the screw-in depth; turning it anticlockwise decreases the screw-in depth.
The best way to determine the setting you require is to drive in some test screws.

Practical advice

Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.
Only apply the power tool to the screw/nut when the tool is switched off. Rotating tool inserts can slip off.
Place the screw against the screwdriver bit (1). The screw will be held in place by the magnetic retention force of the universal bit holder (10). Forcefully press the tip of the screw against the material you wish to screw until the screw depth stop (4) rests on the workpiece. Switch the power tool on. The screw is screwed into the workpiece until it reaches the set screw depth. The drive is disconnected; the tool holder stops rotating. Check the screw depth and adjust it if necessary.

Quick screw-in depth adjustment (see figure C)

The screw-in depth Y can be preset using the adjusting sleeve (3):
To loosen screws, slide the screw depth stop (4) towards the handle (9) until you hear a click.
Slide the rotational direction switch (6) upwards on the lefthand side and downwards on the right-hand side at the same time.
Switch on the power tool.

Belt clip

You can use the belt clip (5) to hang the power tool on a belt, for example. You then have both hands free and the power tool is always at hand.
Quick screw-in depth adjustment

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.
To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.

In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord needs to be replaced, this must be done by Bosch or by an after-sales service centre that is authorised to repair Bosch power tools.

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: [email protected]

You can find further service addresses at: www.bosch- pt.com/serviceaddresses

Disposal
The power tool, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

Do not dispose of power tools along with household waste.

Only for EU countries:
According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national law, power tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly 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), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Dimension

EU Declaration of Conformity| 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:
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Screwdrivers| Article number
GTB 650| | 2006/42/EC 2014/30/EU 2011/65/EU| EN 62841-1:2015 EN 62841-2-2:2014 EN IEC 55014-1:2021 EN IEC 55014-2:2021 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, 01.07.2022