IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
1. The battery pack accepts only about 80%Remember to unplug charger during storage
of its maximum capacity with its first fewperiod.
charge cycles. However, after the first few
charge cycles, the battery will charge to full5. If battery does not charge properly:
capacity.a. Check for voltage at outlet by plugging
in some other electrical device.
2. The charger was designed to fast chargeb. Check to see if outlet is connected to a
the battery only when the batterylight switch which turns power Ooff� when
4uC
41uClights are turned off.
3. A substantial drop in operating time perc. Check battery pack terminals for dirt.
charge may mean that the battery pack isClean with cotton swab and alcohol if
nearing the end of its life and should benecessary.
replaced.d. If you still do not get proper charging,
take or send tool, battery pack and charger
4. If you anticipate long periods (i.e. a monthto your local Bosch Service Center. See
or more) of non-use of your tool, it is best toOTools, Electric� in the Yellow Pages for
run your tool down until it is fully dischargednames and addresses.
before storing your battery pack. After a long
period of storage, the capacity at first rechargeNote: Use of chargers or battery packs not
will be lower. Normal capacity will be restoredsold by Bosch will void the warranty.
in two or three charge/discharge cycles.
Operating Tips
TETHER HOOKDRILLING WITH VARIABLE SPEED
The purpose of the tether hook is to secureThe trigger controlled variable speed feature
the tool when working on ladders,will eliminate the need for center punches in
scaffolding, or elevated heights to preventhard materials. The variable speed trigger
the tool from hitting the ground if accidentallyallows you to slowly increase RPM. By using
dropped. For best results, it isa slow starting speed, you are able to keep
recommended to use 1/4" braided nylon ropethe bit from Owandering�. You can increase
or similar material.the speed as the bit Obites� into the work by
squeezing the trigger.
You will extend the life of your bits and do
neater work if you always put the bit inDRIVING WITH VARIABLE SPEED
contact with the work before pulling theVariable speed drills will double as a power
trigger. During the operation, hold the toolscrewdriver by using a screwdriver bit in the
firmly and exert light, steady pressure. Toodrill mode. The technique is to start slowly,
much pressure at low speed will stall the tool.increasing the speed as the screw runs
Too little pressure will keep the bit fromdown. Set the screw snugly by slowing to a
cutting and cause excess friction by slidingstop. Prior to driving screws, pilot and
over the surface. This can be damaging toclearance holes should be drilled.
both tool and bit.
FASTENING WITH SCREWSFirst, clamp the pieces together and drill the
Fig. 5first hole 2/3 the diameter of the screw. If the
you to fasten materials together with yourmaterial is soft, drill only 2/3 the proper
Cordless Drill/Screwdriver without stripping,length. If it is hard, drill the entire length.
splitting or separating the material.
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