BOSCH 10, 10 RE GBM Professional Drill Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Safety Notes
Product Description and Specifications
- Intended Use
Product Features
Technical Data
Assembly
- Replacing the Drill Chuck
Operation
- Starting Operation
Maintenance and Service
Customer Support
References
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BOSCH 10, 10 RE GBM Professional Drill 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 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 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 energizing 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

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 appropriate 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.
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.
- 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.
Never use the machine with a damaged cable. Do not touch the damaged cable and pull the mains plug when the cable is damaged while working. Damaged cables increase the risk of an electric shock.

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 authorized 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.

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 screw driving and tapping.

Product Features

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

Keyless chuck*
Front sleeve
Rear sleeve
Belt clip
Handle (insulated gripping surface)
Lock-on button for On/Off switch
On/Off switch
Rotational direction switch (GBM 10 RE)
Chuck key*
Key type drill chuck*
Screwdriver bit*
Universal bit holder*

* 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 10
Professional| GBM 10 RE Professional| GBM 10 RE Professional
---|---|---|---|---
Article number| | 3 601 D73 0..| 3 601 D73 5..| 3 601 D73 6..
Rated power input| W| 450| 450| 450
Output power| W| 236| 236| 236
No-load speed| min-1| 2600| 0 – 2600| 0 – 2600
Rated speed| min-1| 1760| 0 – 1760| 0 – 1760
Rated torque| Nm| 14| 14| 14
Spindle collar dia.| mm| 43| 43| 43
Speed control| | –| |
Right/left rotation| | –| |
Key type drill chuck| | | | –
Keyless drill chuck| | –| –|
Max. drilling dia.| | | |
---|---|---|---|---
– Steel| mm| 10| 10| 10
– Wood| mm| 25| 25| 25
– Aluminium| mm| 10| 10| 10
Chuck clamping range| mm| 1 – 10| 1 – 10| 1 – 10
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003| kg| 1.3| 1.3| 1.3
Protection class| | /II| /II| /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.

Assembly

Changing the Tool

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.

Keyless Chuck (see figure A)

Hold the rear sleeve 3 of the keyless chuck 1 tight and turn the
front sleeve 2 in rotation direction ①, until the tool can be inserted. Insert the tool.
Hold the rear sleeve 3 of the keyless chuck 1 tight and firmly
tighten the front sleeve 2 by hand in rotation direction②, until the locking action (click) is heard. The drill chuck is locked automatically.
The locking is released again to remove the tool when the
front sleeve 2 is turned in the opposite direction.

Key Type Drill Chuck (see figure B)

Open the key type drill chuck 10 by turning until the tool can be inserted. Insert the tool.
Insert the chuck key 9 into the corresponding holes of the key type drill chuck 10 and clamp the tool uniformly.

Screwdriver Tools (see figure C)
When working with screwdriver bits 11, a universal bit holder 12 should always be used. Use only screwdriver bits that fit the screw head.

Replacing the Drill Chuck

For machines without spindle lock, the drill chuck must be replaced through an authorized after-sales service agent for
Bosch power tools.

The drill chuck must be tightened with a tightening torque of approx. 31–35 Nm.

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 (GBM 10 RE) (see figure D)

The rotational direction switch 8 is used to reverse the rotational direction of the machine. However, this is not possible with the On/Off switch 7 actuated.
Right Rotation: For drilling and driving in screws, push the rotational direction switch 8 left to the stop.
Left Rotation: For loosening and unscrewing screws and nuts, press the rotational direction switch 8 through to the right stop.
Switching On and Off
To start the machine, press the On/Off switch 7 and keep it pressed.
To lock the pressed On/Off switch 7 , press the lock-on button 6.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 7 or when it is locked with the lock-on button 6 , briefly press the On/Off switch 7 and then release it.

Adjusting the Speed (GBM 10 RE)

The speed of the switched on power tool can be variably adjusted, depending on how far the On/Off switch 7 is pressed.
Light pressure on the On/Off switch 7 results in a low rotational speed. Further pressure on the switch results in an increase in speed.

Working Advice

Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.
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.
Belt Clip
With the belt clip 4 , the machine can be hung onto a belt. The +user has both hands free and the machine is always at hand.

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

Customer Support

HK and Macau Special Administrative Regions
Robert Bosch Hong Kong Co. Ltd.
21st Floor, 625 King’s Road
North Point, Hong Kong
Customer Service Hotline: +852 2101 0235
Fax: +852 2590 9762
E-Mail: info@hk.bosch.com
www.bosch-pt.com.hk