BOSCH GSH 5 Professional Demolition Hammer Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Safety Notes
Product Description and Specifications
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance and Service
EU Declaration of Conformity
References
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BOSCH GSH 5 Professional Demolition Hammer Instruction Manual

Safety Notes

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 mainsoperated (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 and 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 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, clothing and gloves 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

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 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. 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.

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.

Hammer Safety Warnings

Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss of control can cause personal injury.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory 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.
When working with the machine, always hold it firmly with both hands and provide for a secure stance. The power tool is guided more secure with both hands.
Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.
Always wait until the machine has come to a complete stop before placing it down. The tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control over the power tool.
Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with a 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.
Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.

Product Description and Specifications

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

While reading the operating instructions, unfold the graphics page for the machine and leave it open.

Intended Use

The machine is intended for chiselling work in concrete, brick, masonry and asphalt as well as for driving in and compacting, when using the respective accessories.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the machine on the graphics page.

Dust protection cap
Locking sleeve
Chisel adjustment switch (Vario-Lock)
Lock-on button for On/Off switch
On/Off switch
Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface)
Handle (insulated gripping surface)
Knurled nut for auxiliary handle
Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard delivery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program.

Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard delivery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program.

Technical Data

Noise/Vibration Information

Sound emission values determined according to EN 60745-2-6.

Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are: Sound pressure level 86 dB(A); sound power level 100 dB(A). Uncertainty K=3 dB.

Wear hearing protection!

Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 60745-2-6: Chiselling: ah= 14 m/s2 , K= 1.5 m/s2
The vibration level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.
The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or insertion tools or is poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

Assembly

Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.

Auxiliary Handle (see figure A)

Operate your machine only with the auxiliary handle 6.
The auxiliary handle 6 can be set to any position for a secure and low-fatigue working posture.
- Loosen the knurled nut 8, rotate the auxiliary handle 6 around the axis of the machine to the required position and tighten the knurled nut 8 again.
- The auxiliary handle 6 can be mounted to a different position. For this, completely unscrew the knurled nut 8 and then pull out the hexagon bolt upward. Pull off the auxiliary handle 6 to the side and turn around the remaining clamping element by 180°. Mount the auxiliary handle 6 in reverse order.

Changing the Tool

With the SDS-max tool holder, simpler and easier tool changing is possible without additional aids. The dust protection cap 1 largely prevents the penetration of dust into the tool holder during operation. When inserting the tool, pay attention that the dust protection cap 1 is not damaged.

A damaged dust protection cap should be changed immediately. We recommend having this carried out by an after-sales service.

Inserting (see figure B)

Clean and lightly grease the shank end of the tool.
Push back the locking sleeve 2 and insert the tool in a twisting manner into the tool holder. Release the locking sleeve 2 again in order to lock the tool.
Check the latching by pulling the tool.

Removing (see figure C)

Push back the locking sleeve 2 and remove the tool.

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 carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood treatment additives (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

Operation

Starting Operation

Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the power source must agree with the voltage specified on the nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.

Switching On and Off

To start the machine, press the On/Off switch 5 and keep it pressed.
To lock the pressed On/Off switch 5, press the lock-on button 4.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 5 or when it is locked with the lock-on button 4, briefly press the On/Off switch 5 and then release it.

To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using it.

Changing the Chiselling Position (Vario-Lock)
The chisel can be locked in 12 positions. In this manner, the optimum working position can be set for each application

Set the chisel adjustment switch 3 to the “Changing the chiselling position (Vario-Lock)” position.
Insert the chisel into the tool holder and turn it to the desired position.
Set the chisel adjustment switch 3 to the “Chiselling” position and turn the chisel until it engages.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.
For safe and proper working, always keep the machine and ventilation slots clean.

When the carbon brushes wear below acceptable service tolerances, the machine will automatically cut out. The machine must be sent to customer service for maintenance (for address, see the “After-sales Service and Application Service” section).

If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by Bosch or an authorized Bosch service agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.

If the machine should fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by an after-sales service centre for Bosch power tools.

In all correspondence and spare parts order, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of the machine.

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. Exploded views and information on spare parts can also be found under: www.bosch-pt.com

Bosch’s application service team will gladly answer questions concerning 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

Disposal

The machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental- friendly recycling.

Do not dispose of power tools into household waste!

Only for EC countries:

According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national right, power tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.

Subject to change without notice.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Rotary Hammer: 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

2000/14/EC: Measured sound power level 100 dB(A), uncertainty K =3 dB, guaranteed sound power level 105 dB(A);
Conformity assessment procedure in accordance with annex VI. Product category: 10
Notified body:
TÜV NORD CERT GMBH & Co. KG,
Am TÜV 1, 30519 Hannover, 0044
Technical file at: *

Henk Becker Executive Vice President Engineering

Helmut Heinzelmann Head of Product Certification

Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, 70538Stuttgart, GERMANY Stuttgart, 01.01.2017

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]

Ireland
Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: (01) 4666700
Fax: (01) 4666888

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
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: +61 3 95415555
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Republic of South Africa

Customer service
Hotline: (011) 6519600

Gauteng – BSC Service Centre
35 Roper Street, New Centre Johannesburg
Tel.: (011) 4939375
Fax: (011) 4930126
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KZN – BSC Service Centre
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Tel.: (031) 7012120
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Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
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