Bosch GBH 18 V-EC Professional - Manual (Page 11)

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f Use the battery only in conjunction with your Bosch
power tool. This measure alone protects the battery
against dangerous overload.
f Use only original Bosch batteries with the voltage list-
ed on the nameplate of your power tool. When using oth-
er batteries, e. g. imitations, reconditioned batteries or
other brands, there is danger of injury as well as property
damage through exploding batteries.
f The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full ca-
pacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in the
battery charger before using your power tool for the first
time.
f Read the operating instructions of the battery charger.
f Check the tight seating of the battery. Two locking lev-
els are possible.
Symbols
The following symbols are important for reading and under-
standing the operating instructions. Please take note of the
symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the
symbols will help you to use the machine in a better and safer
manner.
Symbol Meaning
GBH 18 V-EC: Rotary Hammer
Grey-marked area: Handle (insulated
gripping surface)
Article number
Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions
Before any work on the machine itself,
remove the battery from the power
tool.
Wear protective gloves
Wear ear protection.
Wear safety glasses/goggles
Movement direction
Reaction direction
Next step of action
Drilling without impact
Hammer Drilling
Chiselling
Screwdriving
Right/left rotation
Vario-Lock
Switching On
Switching Off
Low speed/impact rate
High speed/impact rate
Battery Charge Indicator
Extraction
Tool holder
U Rated voltage
E Impact energy per stroke according to
EPTA-Procedure 05/2009
n Rated speed
Wood
Steel
Concrete
Brickwork
Ø Drilling diameter, max.
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure
01/2003
L
wA
Sound power level
Symbol Meaning
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