BOSCH 13 RE GSB Professional Hammer Drill Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Bosch
Table of Contents
13 RE GSB Professional Hammer Drill
Instruction Manual
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 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 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 weaxr 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 too s 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 Drills
Safety instructions for all operations
Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Exposure to noise can cause
hearing loss.
Use the auxiliary handle(s). Loss of control can cause personal injury.
** Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory or fasteners may contact hidden wiring
or its own cord.
Cutting 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 contacting 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 contacting 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 warnings
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.
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.
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.
**** 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.
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 impact driving in brick, concrete and stone, as
well as for drilling in wood, metal and plastic. Tools with electronic control
and clockwise/anticlockwise rotation are also suitable for Screwdriving and
thread cutting.
Product Features
The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram of the power tool
on the graphics page.
- Keyless chuck a)
- Front sleeve
- Rear sleeve
- “Drilling/impact drilling” selector switch
- Rotational direction switch
- Lock-on button for on/off switch
- On/off switch
- Speed preselection thumbwheel (GSB 16 RE/GSB 1600 RE)
- Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface))
- Depth stop
- Handle (insulated gripping surface)
- Chuck keya)
- Keyed chukka)
- Universal bit holder)
- Screwdriver bite)
- Hex key
- Open-ended spanner a)
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.
b) Commercially available (not included in the scope of delivery)
Technical Data
Impact drill| | GSB 13 RE| GSB 1300 RE| GSB 16 RE| GSB
1600 RE
---|---|---|---|---|---
Article number| | 3 601 B27 1..| 3 601 B27 1..| 3 601 B28 1..| 3 601 B28 1..
Rated power input| W| 650| 650| 750| 750
Power output| W| 353| 353| 456| 456
No-load speed| min| 3150| 3150| 3250| 3250
Impact rate| min| 47000| 47000| 48500| 48500
Rated torque| Nm| 1.8| 1.8| 2.1| 2.1
Speed preselection| | –| –| ●| ●
Clockwise/anticlockwise rotation| | ●| ●| ●| ●
Spindle collar diameter| mm| 43| 43| 43| 43
Max. drilling diameter| | | | |
– Concrete| mm| 13| 13| 16| 16
– Steel| mm| 10| 10| 12| 12
– Wood| mm| 20| 20| 25| 25
Chuck capacity| mm| 1.5–13| 1.5–13| 1.5–13| 1.5–13
Weight according to| kg| 1.6| 1.6| 1.8| 1.8
EPTA-Procedure 01:2014 Protection class| | | | |
The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V. These specifications
may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models.
Values can vary depending upon the product and are subject to application and
environmental conditions. For further information www.bosch-
professional.com/wac.
Assembly
** Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the
power tool.
Auxiliary Handle (see figure A)
** Do not operate your power tool without the auxiliary handle (9).
You can swivel the auxiliary handle (9) to any angle for a safe work posture
that minimizes fatigue.
Turn the lower gripping end of the auxiliary handle (9) anticlockwise and set
the depth stop (10).
Pull the depth stop (10) far enough out that the distance between the drill
bit tip and the edge of the depth stop (10) corresponds to the required
drilling depth X.
Then, turn the lower gripping end of the auxiliary handle (9) clockwise to
retighten it.
The fluting on the depth stop (10) must face upwards.
Changing the Tool
Keyless Chuck (see figure B)
Hold the rear sleeve (3) of the keyless chuck (1) firmly and turn the front
sleeve (2) in the rotational direction ➊ until the tool can be inserted.
Insert the tool.
Hold the rear sleeve (3) of the keyless chuck (1) and firmly tighten the front
sleeve (2) by hand in the rotational direction ➋ until it stops clicking. This
will automatically lock the drill chuck.
The lock will disengage again if you turn the front sleeve (2) in the opposite
direction to remove the tool.
Keyed chuck (see figure C)
Open the keyed chuck (13) by turning it until the tool can be inserted. Insert
the tool.
Insert the drill chuck key (12) into the corresponding holes of the keyed
chuck (13) and clamp the tool evenly.
** Wear protective gloves when changing tools. The drill chuck may heat up
significantly when it is used for long periods.
Screwdriving Tools (see figure D)
You should always use a universal bit holder (14) when using screwdriver bits
(15). Only use screwdriver bits that fit the screw head.
For Screwdriving, make sure the “drilling/impact drilling” selector switch (4)
is always set to the “drilling” symbol.
Changing the Drill Chuck
** Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the
power tool.
Removing the Drill Chuck (see figure E)
To remove the keyless chuck (1), clamp a hex key (16) in the keyless chuck (1)
and position an open-ended spanner (17) (width across flats: 14) against the
spanner flat of the drive spindle. Place the power tool on a firm surface,
e.g. a work bench. Hold the open-ended spanner (17) in place and loosen the
keyless chuck (1) by turning the hex key (16) in the rotational direction ➊. A
tightly seated keyless chuck can be loosened with a light blow on the long
shaft of the hex key (16). Remove the hex key from the keyless chuck and
completely unscrew the keyless chuck from the power tool. The keyed chuck (13)
can be removed in the same way as described for the keyless chuck.
Fitting the Drill Chuck (see figure F)
The keyless chuck/keyed chuck with securing ring is mounted in reverse order.
The drill chuck must be tightened using a tightening torque of approx. 33–39
Nm.
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.
**** Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can easily ignite.
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 (see figures G–H)
** Only push the rotational direction switch (5) when the power tool is not
in use.
The rotational direction switch (5) 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. Clockwise rotation: To drill and drive in screws, slide the
rotational direction switch (5) upwards on the left-hand side and downwards on
the right-hand side at the same time.
Anti-clockwise rotation: To loosen and unscrew screws and nuts, slide the
rotational direction switch (5) downwards on the left-hand side and upwards on
the right-hand side at the same time.
Setting the Operating Mode
Drilling and screwdriving
Set the selector switch (4) to the “drilling” symbol.
Impact drilling
Set the selector switch (4) to the “impact drilling” symbol.
The selector switch (4) clicks into place and can also be actuated when the
motor is running.
Switching on/off
To start the power tool, press and hold the on/off switch (7).
Press the lock-on button (6) to lock the on/off switch (7) in this position.
To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (7); or, if the switch
is locked with the lock-on button (6), briefly press the on/off switch (7) and
then release it.
Adjusting the Speed/Impact Rate
You can adjust the speed/impact rate of the power tool when it is on by
pressing in the on/off switch (7) to varying extents. Applying light pressure
to the on/off switch (7) results in a low rotational speed/impact rate.
Applying increasing pressure to the switch increases the speed/impact rate.
Preselecting the Speed/Impact Rate (GSB 16 RE/GSB 1600 RE)
You can preselect the required speed/impact rate using the speed preselection
thumbwheel (8), even during operation.
The required speed/impact rate is dependent on the material and the work
conditions and can be determined by practical trials.
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.
After working at a low speed for an extended period, you should operate the
power tool at the maximum speed for approximately three minutes without load
to cool it down.
To drill into tiles, set the selector switch (4) to the “drilling” symbol.
After drilling through the tile, set the selector switch to the “impact
drilling” symbol and drill with impact.
Use carbide drill bits when working with concrete, stone and masonry. When
drilling into metal, only use sharpened HSS drills (HSS = high-speed steel)
which are in perfect condition. The Using the drill bit sharpener (accessory),
you can effortlessly sharpen twist drill bits with a diameter of 2.5–10 mm.
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.
Malaysia
Robert Bosch Sdn. Bhd.(220975-V) PT/SMY
No. 8A, Jalan 13/6
46200 Petaling Jaya Selangor
Tel.: (03) 79663194
Toll-Free: 1800 880188
Fax: (03) 79583838
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.bosch-pt.com.my
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.
Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
70538 Stuttgart
GERMANY
www.bosch-pt.com
1 609 92A 952 (2023.09) DOC / 58
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