GSR 12 VET Professional - Screwdriver BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GSR 12 VET Professional BOSCH

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General Power Tool Safety

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

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to

your mains-operated (corded) power tool or bat-

tery-operated (cordless) power tool.

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-

tered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) 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

c) Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can

cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a) 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

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or

grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radia-

tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is an

increased risk of electric shock if your

body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock.

d) 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. Dam-

aged or entangled cords increase the risk

e) When operating a power tool outdoors,

use an extension cord suitable for out-

door use. Use of a cord suitable for out-

door use reduces the risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp loca-

tion is unavoidable, use a residual current

device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an

RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

a) 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.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Al-

ways wear eye protection. Protective

equipment such as dust mask, non-skid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-

tion used for appropriate conditions will

reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the switch is in the off-position before

connecting to power source and/or bat-

tery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on

the switch or energising power tools that

have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench be-

fore turning the power tool on. A wrench

or a key left attached to a rotating part of

the power tool may result in personal inju-

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times. This enables bet-

ter control of the power tool in unexpected

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-

ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing

and gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be

caught in moving parts.

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g) If devices are provided for the connection

of dust extraction and collection facili-

ties, ensure these are connected and

properly used. Use of dust collection can

reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-

rect power tool for your application. The

correct power tool will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it was de-

b) 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.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power

source and/or the battery pack from the

power tool before making any adjust-

ments, changing accessories, or storing

power tools. Such preventive safety meas-

ures reduce the risk of starting the power

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfa-

miliar with the power tool or these in-

structions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalign-

ment or binding of moving parts, break-

age 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.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Prop-

erly maintained cutting tools with sharp

cutting edges are less likely to bind and are

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool

bits etc. in accordance with these instruc-

tions, taking into account the working

conditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the power tool for operations differ-

ent from those intended could result in a

hazardous situation.

5) Battery tool use and care

a) Recharge only with the charger specified

by the manufacturer. A charger that is

suitable for one type of battery pack may

create a risk of fire when used with anoth-

b) Use power tools only with specifically

designated battery packs. Use of any oth-

er battery packs may create a risk of injury

c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it

away from other metal objects, like paper

clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other

small metal objects, that can make a con-

nection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together

may cause burns or a fire.

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be

ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If

contact accidentally occurs, flush with

water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally

seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the

battery may cause irritation or burns.

a) Have your power tool serviced by a quali-

fied repair person using only identical re-

placement parts. This will ensure that the

safety of the power tool is maintained.

f Hold the machine with a firm grip. High reac-

tion torque can briefly occur while driving in

and loosening screws.

f Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped

with clamping devices or in a vice is held more

secure than by hand.

f 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.

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On/Off switch is in the off position before in-

serting battery pack. Carrying the power tool

with your finger on the On/Off switch or in-

serting the battery pack into power tools that

have the switch on invites accidents.

f Do not open the battery. Danger of short-

Protect the battery against heat, e. g.,

also against continuous sun irradiation

and fire. There is danger of explosion.

Functional Description

Read all safety warnings and all in-

structions. Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may result

in electric shock, fire and/or serious

While reading the operating instructions, unfold

the graphics page for the machine and leave it

The machine is intended for driving in and loos-

The numbering of the product features refers to

the illustration of the machine on the graphics

3 Adjustment sleeve for screwing-depth stop

11 Universal bit holder* *The accessories illustrated or described are not in-cluded as standard delivery. Technical Data

Noise/Vibration Information

Measured values determined according to

Typically the A-weighted sound pressure level of

the product is less than 70 dB(A). Uncertainty

The noise level when working can exceed

Wear hearing protection!

Vibration total values (triax vector sum) deter-

mined according to EN 60745:

Screwdriving without impact: Vibration emission

The vibration emission level given in this informa-

tion sheet has been measured in accordance

with a standardised test given in EN 60745 and

may be used to compare one tool with another. It

may be used for a preliminary assessment of ex-

The declared vibration emission level represents

the main applications of the tool. However if the

tool is used for different applications, with differ-

ent accessories or poorly maintained, the vibra-

tion emission may differ. This may significantly

increase the exposure level over the total work-

Cordless Screwdriver GSR 12 VET Professional

– Self-drilling screws

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An estimation of the level of exposure to vibra-

tion should also take into account the times

when the tool is switched off or when it is run-

ning but not actually doing the job. This may sig-

nificantly reduce the exposure level over the total

Identify additional safety measures to protect the

operator from the effects of vibration such as:

maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the

hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the

product described under “Technical Data” is in

conformity with the following standards or

standardization documents: EN 60745 according

to the provisions of the directives 2004/108/EC,

98/37/EC (until Dec. 28, 2009), 2006/42/EC

(from Dec. 29, 2009 on).

A battery that is new or has not been used for a

longer period does not develop its full capacity

until after approx. 5 charging/discharging cycles.

To remove the battery 6 press the unlocking but-

tons 5 and pull out the battery downwards. Do

not exert any force.

The battery is equipped with a NTC temperature

control which allows charging only within a tem-

perature range of between 0 °C and 45 °C. A long

battery service life is achieved in this manner.

A significantly reduced working period after

charging indicates that the battery is used and

Observe the notes for disposal.

Changing the Tool (see figure A)

f Before any work on the machine (e. g., main-

tenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during

transport and storage, set the rotational di-

rection switch to the centre position. Unin-

tentional actuation of the On/Off switch can

Pull off the screwing-depth stop 4 toward the

front. Pull out the screwdriver bit 1. If required,

the universal bit holder 11 can also be pulled off

After changing the tool, reattach the screwing-

Inserting the Battery

f Use only original Bosch flat shape battery

packs with the voltage given on the type

plate of your machine. The use of other bat-

tery packs can lead to injuries and fire haz-

Set the rotational direction switch 8 to the centre

position in order to avoid unintentional starting.

Insert the charged battery 6 into the handle so

that it can be felt to engage and faces flush

Reversing the Rotational Direction

The rotational direction switch 8 is used to re-

verse the rotational direction of the machine.

However, this is not possible with the On/Off

Right rotation: Set the rotational direction

switch 8 to the “R” symbol.

Left rotation: For unscrewing screws, set the ro-

tational direction switch 8 to the “L” symbol.

Dr. Egbert Schneider

Senior Vice President

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Switching On and Off

To start the machine, press the On/Off switch 7

and keep it depressed.

To switch off the machine, release the On/Off

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.

When the On/Off switch 7 is released, the chuck

brakes to a stop, thus preventing the run-on of

Adjusting the Screw-in Depth (see figure B)

With the adjustment sleeve 3 the screw-in depth

of the screw head into the workpiece can be var-

iably adjusted. Each turn corresponds with a

0.2 mm change of the screw-in-depth.

Turning the adjustment sleeve 3 in clockwise di-

rection results in a greater screw-in depth; turn-

ing in anticlockwise direction reduces the screw-

Push the adjustment sleeve 3 toward the front to

the stop, adjust the screw-in-depth by turning

the adjustment sleeve 3 and then pull the adjust-

ment sleeve 3 back again until it latches.

The required setting is best determined by test-

f Apply the power tool to the screw only when

it is switched off. Rotating tool inserts can

Guide the screw toward the screwdriving bit 1.

The screw is held in place by the integrated mag-

net ring in the tool holder. Firmly push the tip of

the screw into the material to be screwed until

the screwing-depth stop 4 faces against the

Switch the machine on. The screw is screwed in-

to the material until the adjusted screw-in depth

is reached. The drive is disengaged and the tool

holder no longer rotates. Check the screw-in

depth and readjust, if required.

For unscrewing screws, set the rotational direc-

tion switch 8 to left rotation and pull off the

screwing-depth stop 4 toward the front without

turning the adjustment sleeve.

Working with the screwing-depth stop 4 is also

possible when adapting the screw-in depth.

With the light bulb 9, the screwing location can

be illuminated when lighting conditions are inad-

Remove the end cap 10 and insert the light bulb

9 into the opening to the stop.

To switch the light bulb 9 on or off, turn the

switch in the required direction.

Note: When using the machine without the light

bulb 9, the end cap 10 must always be inserted

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

f Before any work on the machine (e. g., main-

tenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during

transport and storage, set the rotational di-

rection switch to the centre position. Unin-

tentional actuation of the On/Off switch can

f For safe and proper working, always keep

the machine and ventilation slots clean.

If the machine should fail despite the care taken

in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair

should be carried out by an after-sales service

centre 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.

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After-sales service and customer

Our after-sales service responds to your ques-

tions concerning maintenance and repair of your

product as well as spare parts. Exploded views

and information on spare parts can also be found

Our customer consultants answer your questions

concerning best buy, application and adjustment

of products and accessories.

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

Fax: +353 (01) 4 66 68 88

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.

Customer Contact Center

The machine, accessories and packaging should

be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.

Only for EC countries:

Do not dispose of power tools into

According the European Guideline

2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical

and Electronic Equipment and its

implementation into national right,

power tools that are no longer usable must be

collected separately and disposed of in an envi-

ronmentally correct manner.

Battery packs/batteries:

Ni-Cd: Nickel cadmium

Warning: These battery packs contain cadmium,

a highly toxic heavy metal.

Ni-MH: Nickel metal hydride

Do not dispose of battery packs/batteries into

household waste, fire or water. Battery

packs/batteries should be collected, recycled or

disposed of in an environmental-friendly manner.

Only for EC countries:

Defective or dead out battery packs/batteries

must be recycled according the guideline

Batteries no longer suitable for use can be

directly returned at:

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

E-Mail: SPT-Technical.de@de.bosch.com

Subject to change without notice.

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