Working Advice

Before starting work, always check that the safety and actuation devices are functioning correctly and that all screws and nuts are tightly seated.
If a power tool is defective or not functioning properly, disconnect it immediately from the power supply and contact an authorised Bosch after-sales service centre.

Do not perform any incorrect manipulations on the power tool. Do not disassemble or block any components of the power tool, such as the discharge lock-off.

Do not carry out "emergency repairs" with unsuitable means. The power tool is to be maintained regularly and properly.

Avoid any tampering and damage to the power tool, e. g. from:

Make sure to check whatever is below or behind your workpiece. Do not shoot nails into walls, ceilings or floors, when persons are behind them. The nails can burst through the workpiece and injure someone.

Do not shoot a nail onto an already driven-in one. This could cause the nail to deform, the nails could become jammed or the power tool could move in an uncontrolled manner.

When the power tool is used under cold ambient conditions, the first nails will be driven in slower than usual. Once the power tool has warmed up during working, normal operating speed will be regained.

Avoid pulling the trigger when the magazine is empty to minimise wear on the firing pin.

For longer work breaks or after finishing work, switch off the power tool, remove the battery and empty the magazine if possible.

  • With the nail pusher (15) pressed, pull the magazine slider (16) backwards until the last nail is free; then carefully guide the magazine slider forwards to the beginning of the magazine (14).

Note: Do not let the magazine slider snap back without guiding it. This could damage the magazine slider and there is a risk of getting your fingers caught.

  • Turn the power tool so that the nails in the magazine slide back to the magazine spring (21).
  • Press the magazine spring down and allow the nails to slide past the nail pusher (16) out of the magazine (14).

The driving depth of the nails can be set with the thumbwheel (5).

  • Empty the magazine (14).
  • Nails are driven in too deep: To reduce the driving depth, turn the thumbwheel (5) in the "–" direction.

  • Nails are not driven in deep enough: To increase the driving depth, turn the thumbwheel (5) in the "+" direction.

You can check the depth stop adjustment on the depth stop adjustment display (4).

  • Refill the magazine.
  • Test the new driving depth on a test workpiece.
    Repeat the worksteps as required.

Single nails can become jammed in the shot duct. If this should occur frequently, please contact an authorised Bosch after-sales service centre.

Note: If the driver blade does not return after clearing a jam, please contact an authorised Bosch after-sales service centre.

  • Release the trigger (6).
  • Switch the power tool off and remove the battery (9).
  • Empty the magazine (14).
  • Press the clamping lever (3) down so that the shot duct opens.
  • Remove the jammed nail. Use a pair of pliers for this, if required.
  • Close the shot duct, hang the clip of the clamping lever (3) into the hooks on the shot duct and then push the clamping lever up again.
  • Refill the magazine.

The workpiece protector (1) at the end of the discharge lock-off (2) protects the workpiece until the power tool is correctly placed for the discharging procedure. The workpiece protector can be removed and replaced

  • Release the trigger (6).
  • Switch the power tool off and remove the battery (9).
  • Empty the magazine (14).
  • Remove the workpiece protector from the discharge lock-off.
  • Push the new workpiece protector with the open end over the discharge lock-off.

Note: A spare workpiece protector can be stored on top of the magazine (14). For this, push the workpiece protector into the storage compartment (12).

For transport, switch off the power tool; especially when using ladders or moving in an unusual stance or posture.

At the workplace, carry the power tool only by the handle (19) and with the trigger (6) released.

Always store the power tool disconnected from the battery and in a dry and warm location.

When not using the power tool for an extended period of time, apply a fine oil coating to steel parts. This prevents the formation of rust.