BOSCH GSH 501 Professional Hammer Instruction Manual

BOSCH GSH 501 Professional Hammer

Safety instructions

General Power Tool Safety Warning

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instruc-tions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all in- structions 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 refrigerat-ors. 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 carry-ing, 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 un-avoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protec-ted 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 per-sonal 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 in-juries.
• 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 en-ergising power tools that have the switch on invites acci-dents.
• 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 jew-ellery. 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 con-nected 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 ac-cessories, 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 mis-alignment 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 main-tained 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.

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

Safety instructions for all operations

• 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 the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting ac-cessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make ex-posed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

Additional Safety Instructions

• Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility com-pany 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 dam-age or may cause an electric shock.
• Always wait until the power tool has come to a com-plete stop before placing it down. The application tool can jam and cause you to lose control of the power tool.
• Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.
• Do not touch any application tools or adjacent housing components shortly after operation. These can become very hot during operation and cause burns.
• Take care when carrying out demolition work using the chisel. Falling fragments of the demolition material could injure you or any bystanders.

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 au-thorised 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.

• Hold the power tool firmly with both hands and make sure you have a stable footing. The power tool can be more securely guided with both hands.

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 oper-ating manual.
  Intended use
  The power tool is intended for chiselling work in concrete, brick, stone and asphalt, as well as for driving in and com-pressing with the appropriate accessories.

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

1. Dust protection cap
2. Locking sleeve
3. Chisel adjustment switch (Vario-Lock)
4. Lock-on button for on/off switch
5. On/off switch
6. Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface)
7. Handle (insulated gripping surface)
8. Knurled nut for the auxiliary handle

Technical Data

Demolition hammer GSH 5 GSH 501

lubrication

Weight according to EPTA-

Procedure 01:2014

| kg| 5.6
Protection class|  | / II

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

Noise/Vibration Information
Noise emission values determined according to
EN IEC 62841-2-6.
Typically, the A-weighted noise level of the power tool is: Sound pressure level 96 dB(A); sound power level 107 dB(A). Uncertainty K=3 dB.
Wear hearing protection
Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to
EN IEC 62841-2-6:
Chiselling: ah = 12.9 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 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 repres-ent 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 oper-ator 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.

Auxiliary handle (see figure A)

• Do not operate your power tool without the auxiliary handle (6).
• You can swivel the auxiliary handle (6) to any angle for a safe work posture that minimises fatigue.
• Loosen the knurled nut (8), rotate the auxiliary handle (6) around the axis of the tool to the required position and retighten the knurled nut (8).

Changing the Tool

• With the SDS-max tool holder, you can change the applica-tion tool simply and easily without additional aids.
• The dust protection cap (1) largely prevents the penetration of drilling dust into the tool holder during operation. When inserting the tool, make sure that the dust protection cap (1) does not become damaged.

Replace a damaged dust protection cap immediately. It is recommended that you have use an after-sales service for this.

Inserting the application tool (see figure B)

• Clean and lightly grease the shank of the application tool.
• Push the locking sleeve (2) back and insert the applica-tion tool by turning it into the tool holder. Release the locking sleeve (2) to lock the application tool.
• Check the latching by pulling the tool.

Removing the application tool (see figure C)

• Push the locking sleeve (2) back and remove the applica-tion 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 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 ma-terials to be worked.

Operation

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

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 resid-ual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current of 30 mA or less.

Switching On and Off

• To start the power tool, press and hold the on/off switch (5).
• Press the lock-on button (4) to lock the on/off switch (5) in this position.
• To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (5); or, if the switch is locked with the lock-on button (4), briefly press the on/off switch (5) and then release it.
• At low temperatures, the power tool will take a certain amount of time to reach its full impact performance. You can shorten this warm-up time by tapping the power tool’s inserted application tool on the ground once.
• Changing the Chiselling Position (Vario-Lock)
  You can lock the chisel in 12 different positions, allowing you to select the optimum working position for each task.

• Turn the chisel adjustment switch (3) to the Changing the Chiselling Position (Vario-Lock) position.
• Insert the chisel into the tool holder and turn the chisel to the required position.
• Turn the chisel adjustment switch (3) to the Chiselling position and turn the chisel until it audibly clicks into place.

Working Advice

Sharpening Chisels
Only sharp chiselling tools will produce good results, there-fore sharpen your chiselling tools in good time before use. This will ensure a long service life for the tools and good work results.
Re-sharpening
Grind chiselling tools against sanding discs, e.g. aluminium oxide, under a steady stream of water. Make sure that the cutting edges show no annealing colours; this will impair the hardness of the chiselling tools.
To forge a chisel, heat it to 850–1050 °C (pale red to yel-low).
To harden a chisel, heat it to approx. 900 °C and quench in oil. Then, leave it in an oven for approx. one hour at 320 °C (annealing colour: pale blue).
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.
• Replace a damaged dust protection cap immediately. It is recommended that you have use an after-sales service for this.
• After-Sales Service and Application Service
• Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-ing 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 accessor-ies.
• 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:kiathoe.chong@my.bosch.com

• 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 re-cycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Do not dispose of power tools along with the household waste.

References

• Invented for life | Bosch Global
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