Starting Operation
- Always place the power tool down on its side and do not lay it on the battery. The power tool can tip over depending on the application tool and battery used.
The rotational direction switch (2) is used to change the rotational direction of the power tool. However, this is not possible while the on/off switch (8) is being pressed.
Right rotation: To drive in screws and tighten nuts, press the rotational direction switch (2) through to the left stop.
Left Rotation: To loosen and unscrew screws and nuts, press the rotational direction switch (2) through to the right stop.
The user interface (7) is used to preselect the speed and working mode and to indicate the status of the power tool.
Status indications
Status indicator for power tool (11) | Meaning/cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
Green | Status OK | – |
Yellow | Critical temperature has been reached or rechargeable battery is almost empty | Run the power tool at no load and allow it to cool down, or replace or charge the battery soon |
Illuminated red | Power tool has overheated or rechargeable battery is empty | Allow the power tool to cool down, or replace or charge the battery |
Flashing blue | Power tool is connected to a mobile device or settings are being transferred | – |
With the speed preselection button (15), you can preselect the required speed in three stages. Press button (15) as often as needed until the required setting is indicated in the speed indicator (16). The selected setting will be saved.
You can also preselect the speed using the Bosch Toolbox app.
The required speed depends on the material and the working conditions; it can be ascertained through practical tests.
The information in the table below describes the recommended values.
Basic speed setting at level | |||
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | |
[min–1] | [min–1] | [min–1] | |
Number of speed settings | |||
3 | 0–800 | 0–1300 | 0–1750 |
You can use the button for speed preselection (15) to preselect the required speed, even during operation.
The power tool has two preset working modes A and B (12). You can also programme working modes for different applications and adjust existing modes via the Bosch Toolbox under A and B (12).
To switch between the working modes A and B (12), press button (13).
To leave the working modes, press the button for speed preselection (15).