GSB 1622 RE Professional - Drill BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GSB 1622 RE Professional BOSCH

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instruc-

tions, illustrations and specifica-

tions provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all in-

structions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/

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-

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u Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

u 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

u Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

u 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.

u 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.

u Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec-

u 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

u 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.

u 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

u 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 inatten-

tion while operating power tools may result in serious per-

u 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-

u 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-

u 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-

u Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

all times. This enables better control of the power tool in

unexpected situations.

u 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

u 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.

u 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

u 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-

u 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.

u 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

u 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.

u 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.

u 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.

u 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.

u 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.

u 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.

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Safety Warnings for Drills

Safety instructions for all operations u Wear ear protectors when impact drilling. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss. u Use the auxiliary handle(s). Loss of control can cause personal injury. u Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting ac-

cessory or fasteners may contact hidden wiring or its

own cord. Cutting accessory or fasteners contacting a

"live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power

tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.

Safety instructions when using long drill bits u Never operate at higher speed than the maximum speed rating of the drill bit. At higher speeds, the bit is

likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contact-

ing the workpiece, resulting in personal injury. u Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit tip in contact with the workpiece. At higher speeds, the bit

is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contact-

ing the workpiece, resulting in personal injury. u Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do not apply excessive pressure.Bits can bend causing

breakage or loss of control, resulting in personal injury.

Additional safety warnings u Switch the power tool off immediately if the applica- tion tool becomes blocked. Be prepared for high

torque reactions which cause kickback. The applica-

tion tool becomes blocked when it becomes jammed in

the workpiece or when the power tool becomes over-

loaded. u Hold the power tool securely. When tightening and loosening screws be prepared for temporarily high torque

reactions. u Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by

hand. u 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. u 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.

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

Product Description and

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-

The power tool is intended for impact drilling in brick, con-

crete and stone, dry drilling (not suitable for wet drilling)

with diamond-studded core cutters in brick and lime-sand

brick, as well as for drilling in wood, metal, ceramic and

plastic. Tools with electronic control and right/left rotation

are also suitable for screwdriving and thread cutting.

The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram

of the power tool on the graphics page.

Keyed chuck with automatic lock

"Drilling/impact drilling" selector switch

Rotational direction switch

Lock-on button for on/off switch

Speed preselection thumbwheel

Wing bolt for depth stop adjustment

Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface)

Handle (insulated gripping surface)

Universal bit holder

Chuck key for keyed chuck with manual lock

Keyed chuck with manual lock

Accessories shown or described are not included with the

product as standard. You can find the complete selection of

accessories in our accessories range.

Commercially available (not included in the scope of deliv-

Impact drill GSB 162-2 RE Article number

Rated power input W 1 500

Impact rate at no-load speed

Max. drilling diameter (first/second gear)

/ 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-

Noise/vibration information

Noise emission values determined according to

Typically, the A-weighted noise level of the power tool is:

(triax vector sum) and uncertainty K

determined according to EN62841-2-1:

Drilling into metal: a

Impact drilling into concrete: a

Drilling into concrete with a diamond drill: a

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

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

Auxiliary handle (see figure A) u Do not operate your power tool without the auxiliary handle (10).

You can adjust the auxiliary handle (10) to any of 12 posi-

tions in order to achieve a safe work posture that minimises

Turn the lower gripping end of the auxiliary handle (10) in

rotational direction ➊ and push the auxiliary handle (10) for-

ward until you can swivel it into the required position. Then

pull the auxiliary handle (10) back again and turn the lower

gripping end in rotational direction ➋ to tighten it.

Setting the Drilling Depth

You can use the depth stop(7) to set the required drilling

Loosen the wing bolt for adjusting the depth stop (9) and in-

sert the depth stop into the auxiliary handle (10).

Pull the depth stop far enough out that the distance between

the drill bit tip and the edge of the depth stop corresponds

to the required drilling depth X.

Retighten the wing bolt for adjusting the depth stop (9).

u Wear protective gloves when changing tools. The drill

chuck may heat up significantly when it is used for long

Keyed chuck with automatic lock (see figure D)

Open the keyed chuck (1) by turning it until the tool can be

Insert the tool. Insert the drill chuck key (12) into the corres-

ponding holes of the keyed chuck (1) and clamp the tool

Keyed Chuck with Manual Lock (seefigureE)

Open the keyed chuck(16) by turning it until the tool can be

inserted. Insert the tool.

Insert the chuck key(15) into the corresponding holes of the

keyed chuck(16) and clamp the tool evenly.

With the hexagon of the chuck key(15), turn the eccentric

cam as far as it will go in rotational direction ➋. This ensures

sufficient tensioning force.

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To remove the application tool, turn the eccentric cam in ro-

tational direction ➊ and open the keyed chuck(16) with the

You should always use a universal bit holder (14) when using

screwdriver bits (13). Only use screwdriver bits that fit the

For screwdriving, make sure the "drilling/impact drilling" se-

lector switch (2) is always set to the "drilling" symbol.

Changing the drill chuck

u Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any

work on the power tool.

Removing the Drill Chuck (seefigureF)

To remove the keyed chuck(1), place an open-ended span-

ner(17) (width across flats: 17 mm) onto the spanner flat of

Place the power tool on a firm surface, e.g. a work bench. In-

sert the chuck key(12) into one of the three holes of the

keyed chuck(1) and release the keyed chuck(1) with this

lever by turning it in rotational direction ➊. A keyed chuck

that is fixed in place can be released by applying light force

to the chuck key(12). Remove the chuck key(12) from the

keyed chuck and completely unscrew the keyed chuck.

Fitting the Drill Chuck (seefigureG)

The keyed chuck is fitted in reverse order.

The drill chuck must be tightened using a tight-

ening torque of approx. 80–85 Nm.

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

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.

u Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can

u 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.

u Products that are only sold in AUS and NZ: Use a resid-

ual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current

Setting the Rotational Direction (seefigureH–I)

The rotational direction switch (3) is used to change the ro-

tational direction of the power tool. However, this is not pos-

sible while the on/off switch (5) is being pressed.

Clockwise rotation: To drill and drive in screws, slide the

rotational direction switch (3) to the left.

Anti-clockwise rotation: To loosen or unscrew screws and

nuts, slide the rotational direction switch (3) to the right.

Setting the Operating Mode

Drilling and screwdriving

Set the selector switch (2) to the "drilling"

Set the selector switch (2) to the "impact

The selector switch (2) clicks into place and

can also be actuated when the motor is running.

Mechanical Gear Selection

u You can press the gear selector switch (8) with the

power tool off or on. You should not do this at full load

or maximum torque, however.

You can preselect two speed ranges with the gear selector

Low speed range; for working with a large drilling diameter

or for screwdriving.

High speed range; for working with a small drilling diameter.

Gear Maximum drilling diameter

Do not use annular cutters

in hammer drilling mode.

Set the selector switch(2)

to the "drilling" symbol.

To start the power tool, press and hold the on/off switch

Press the lock-on button (4) to lock the on/off switch (5) in

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.

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The power tool is equipped with an overload

clutch (anti-rotation) to limit high torque reac-

u If the application tool jams or snags, the power trans-

mission to the drill spindle will be interrupted. Always

hold the power tool firmly with both hands to with-

stand the forces this may create and adopt a position

with stable footing.

u Switch the power tool off immediately and remove the

application tool if the power tool becomes blocked.

Switching on when the drilling tool is blocked may

cause high torque reactions.

Adjusting the Speed/Impact Rate

You can adjust the speed/impact rate of the power tool when

it is on by pressing in the on/off switch (5) to varying ex-

Applying light pressure to the on/off switch (5) results in a

low rotational speed/impact rate. Applying increasing pres-

sure to the switch increases the speed/impact rate.

Preselecting the speed/impact rate

You can preselect the required speed/impact rate using the

speed preselection thumbwheel (6), even during operation.

The required speed/impact rate is dependent on the mater-

ial and the work conditions and can be determined by prac-

The restart protection feature prevents the power tool from

starting unintentionally after the power supply to it has been

To restart the tool, set the on/off switch(5) to the "off" posi-

tion and then switch the power tool on again.

u Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any

work on the power tool.

u Only apply the power tool to the screw/nut when the

tool is switched off. Rotating tool inserts can slip off.

After working at a low speed for an extended period, you

should operate the power tool at the maximum speed for ap-

proximately three minutes without load to cool it down.

To drill into tiles, set the selector switch (2) to the "drilling"

symbol. After drilling through the tile, set the selector switch

to the "impact drilling" symbol and drill with impact.

Use carbide drill bits when working with concrete, stone and

When drilling into metal, only use sharpened HSS drills (HSS

= high-speed steel) which are in perfect condition. The

Bosch accessory range guarantees appropriate quality.

Using the drill bit sharpener (accessory), you can effortlessly

sharpen twist drill bits with a diameter of 2.5–10 mm.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

u Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any

work on the power tool.

u 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

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Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-

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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-

In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always

include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)

UB 9 5HJ At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange

the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.

Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109

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cycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

Do not dispose of power tools along with

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Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation

into national law, power tools that are no longer usable must

be collected separately and disposed of in an environment-

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