BOSCH GBM 13 HRE Professional Rotary Drill Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Safety Notes
Safety Warnings for Drills and Screwdrivers
Product Description and Specifications
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance and Service
References
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BOSCH GBM 13 HRE Professional Rotary Drill Instruction Manual

Instructions

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.

Safety Warnings for Drills and Screwdrivers

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.
Switch off the power tool immediately when the tool insert jams. Be prepared for high reaction torque that can cause kickback. The tool insert jams when:
- the power tool is subject to overload or
- it becomes wedged in the workpiece.
Hold the machine with a firm grip. High reaction torque can briefly occur while driving in and loosening screws.
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 drilling in wood, metal, ceramic
and plastic. Machines with electronic control and right and
left rotation are also suitable for screwdriving and tapping.
Product Features
The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the machine on the graphics page.

Key type drill chuck
Rotational direction switch
On/Off switch
Lock-on button for On/Off switch
Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface)
Chuck key
Handle (insulated gripping surface)
Screwdriver bit*
Universal bit holder*
Securing screw for key type drill chuck
Hex key*

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

Rotary drill		GBM 13 HRE
Article number		3 601 K49 6A.
Rated power input	W	550
Output power	W	285
No-load speed	min-1	0 – 550
Rotational speed under load, max.	min-1	450
Rated torque	Nm	5
Spindle collar dia.	mm	43
Max. drilling dia. – Steel – Wood – Aluminium	mm

mm
mm| 13
40
20
Chuck clamping range| mm| 1.5 – 13
Weight according to EPTAProcedure 01:2014| kg| 2.1
Protection class| | /II

The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of 230 V. For different voltages and models for specific countries, these values can vary.

Noise/Vibration Information

Sound emission values determined according to EN 60745-2-1.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are:
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 60745-2-1:
Drilling into metal: ah=3.5 m/s2 , K=1.5 m/s2
Screwdriving without impact: ah<2.5 m/s2 , K =1.5 m/s2
Tapping: ah<2.5 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.

Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under “Technical Data” is in conformity with all relevant provisions of the directives 2011/65/EU, until 19 April 2016: 2004/108/EC, from 20 April 2016 on:
2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EC including their amendments and complies with the following standards: EN 60745-1, EN 60745-2-1, EN 50581.

Technical file (2006/42/EC) at:
Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, PT/ETM9,
70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY

Henk Becker
Executive Vice President
Engineering

Helmut Heinzelmann
Head of Product Certification
PT/ETM9

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

Assembly

Auxiliary Handle (see figure A)

Operate your machine only with the auxiliary handle 5.

The auxiliary handle 5 can be set to any position for a secure and low-fatigue working posture.
Turn the bottom part of the auxiliary handle 5 in counterclockwise direction and swivel the auxiliary handle 5 to the desired position. Then retighten the bottom part of the auxiliary handle 5 by turning in clockwise direction.

Changing the Tool (see figure B)

Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.
Wear protective gloves when changing the tool. The drill chuck can become very hot during longer work periods.

Open the key type drill chuck 1 by turning until the tool can be inserted. Insert the tool.

Insert the chuck key 6 into the corresponding holes of the key type drill chuck 1 and clamp the tool uniformly.

Screwdriver Tools (see figure C)

When working with screwdriver bits 8, a universal bit holder 9 should always be used. Use only screwdriver bits that fit the screw head.

Replacing the Drill Chuck

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

Removing the Securing Screw (see figure D)
The key type drill chuck 1 is secured with a securing screw 10 against unintentional loosening. Open the drill chuck 1 completely and unscrew the securing screw 10 by turning in clockwise direction. Please observe that the securing screw has a left-hand thread.

If the securing screw 10 is seated tightly, apply a screwdriver to the screw head and loosen the securing screw by giving a blow onto the handle of the screwdriver.

Removing the Drill Chuck (see figure E)
To remove the key type drill chuck 1, clamp an Allen key 11 into the key type drill chuck 1. Place the machine onto a stable support, e. g. a workbench. Hold the machine tightly and loosen the key type drill chuck 1 by turning the Allen key 11 in anticlockwise direction. A tightly seated key type drill chuck is loosened by applying a light blow onto the long end of the Allen key 11. Remove the Allen key from the key type drill chuck and fully unscrew the drill chuck.

Mounting the Drill Chuck (see figure F)
The drill type key chuck is mounted in reverse order.

The drill chuck must be tightened with a tightening torque of approx. 10–15 Nm.

Screw the securing screw 10 in anti-clockwise direction into the opened keyless chuck. Always use a new securing screw, as the threads are covered with a thread-locking compound that loses its effect after multiple usage.

Dust/Chip Extraction

Dusts 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 dusts can cause allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the user or bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are considered as 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.
Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace. Dusts can easily ignite.

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.

Reversing the rotational direction

The rotational direction switch 2 is used to reverse the rotational direction of the machine. However, this is not possible with the On/Off switch 3 actuated.

Right Rotation: For drilling and driving in screws, push the rotational direction switch 2 left to the stop.
Left Rotation: For loosening and unscrewing screws and nuts, press the rotational direction switch 2 through to the right stop.

Switching On and Off

To start the machine, press the On/Off switch 3 and keep it pressed.
To lock the pressed On/Off switch 3, press the lock-on button 4.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 3 or when it is locked with the lock-on button 4, briefly press the On/Off switch 3 and then release it.
To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using it.

Adjusting the Speed
The speed of the switched-on power tool can be variably adjusted, depending on how far the On/Off switch 3 is pressed.
Light pressure on the On/Off switch 3 results in a low rotational speed. Further pressure on the switch results in an increase in speed.

Working Advice

Apply the power tool to the screw/nut only when it is switched off. Rotating tool inserts can slip off.
For drilling in metal, use only perfectly sharpened HSS drill bits (HSS=high- speed steel). The appropriate quality is guaranteed by the Bosch accessories program.
Twist drills from 2.5–10 mm can easily be sharpened with the drill bit sharpener (see accessories).
We recommend the use of a drill stand (see accessories) for work where greater precision is particularly required.
The machine vice, which is available as an accessory, enables secure clamping of workpieces. This prevents the workpiece from turning and any accidents this would cause.

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.

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.

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.

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

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
www.bosch.com.au

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
E-Mail: bsctools@icon.co.za

KZN – BSC Service Centre
Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: (031) 7012120
Fax: (031) 7012446
E-Mail: bsc.dur@za.bosch.com

Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: (021) 5512577
Fax: (021) 5513223
E-Mail: bsc@zsd.co.za

Bosch Headquarters
Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: (011) 6519600
Fax: (011) 6519880
E-Mail: rbsa-hq.pts@za.bosch.com

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.