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Robert Bosch GmbH

Power Tools Division
70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

www.bosch-pt.com
GSB 13 RE Professional
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en Original instructions tr Orijinal işletme talimat originale
fr Notice originale pl Instrukcją oryginalną bg Оригинално ръководство
es Manual original cs Původním návodem k за експлоатация
pt Manual original používání sr Originalno uputstvo za rad
it Istruzioni originali sk Pôvodný návod na použitie sl Izvirna navodila
nl Oorspronkelijke hu Eredeti használati utasítás hr Originalne upute za rad
gebruiksaanwijzing ru Руководство по et Algupärane kasutusjuhend
da Original brugsanvisning эксплуатации lv Oriģinālā lietošanas
sv Bruksanvisning i original uk Оригінальна інструкція з pamācība
no Original driftsinstruks експлуатації lt Originali
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General Power Tool Safety e) When operating a power tool outdoors,

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use an extension cord suitable for out-

Warnings door use. Use of a cord suitable for out-
door use reduces the risk of electric
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all shock.
instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in elec- f) If operating a power tool in a damp loca-
tric shock, fire and/or serious injury. tion is unavoidable, use a residual cur-
Save all warnings and instructions for future rent device (RCD) protected supply. Use
reference. of an RCD reduces the risk of electric
shock.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or 3) Personal safety
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
1) Work area safety use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-
while you are tired or under the influ-
tered or dark areas invite accidents.
ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive moment of inattention while operating
atmospheres, such as in the presence of power tools may result in serious person-
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power al injury.
tools create sparks which may ignite the
b) Use personal protective equipment. Al-
dust or fumes.
ways wear eye protection. Protective
c) Keep children and bystanders away equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
while operating a power tool. Distrac- safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-
tions can cause you to lose control. tion used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
2) Electrical safety
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
the switch is in the off-position before
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
connecting to power source and/or bat-
use any adapter plugs with earthed
tery pack, picking up or carrying the
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified
tool. Carrying power tools with your fin-
plugs and matching outlets will reduce
ger on the switch or energising power
risk of electric shock.
tools that have the switch on invites acci-
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or dents.
grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radia-
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench be-
tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is
fore turning the power tool on. A wrench
an increased risk of electric shock if your
or a key left attached to a rotating part of
body is earthed or grounded.
the power tool may result in personal inju-
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet ry.
conditions. Water entering a power tool
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
will increase the risk of electric shock.
and balance at all times. This enables
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the better control of the power tool in unex-
cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging pected situations.
the power tool. Keep cord away from
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts.
ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing
Damaged or entangled cords increase the
and gloves away from moving parts.
risk of electric shock.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can
be caught in moving parts.

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g) If devices are provided for the connec- 5) Service

tion of dust extraction and collection fa- a) Have your power tool serviced by a qual-
cilities, ensure these are connected and ified repair person using only identical
properly used. Use of dust collection can replacement parts. This will ensure that
reduce dust-related hazards. the safety of the power tool is maintained.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-
rect power tool for your application. The Machine-specific
correct power tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was de-
Safety Warnings
signed. f Wear hearing protection when using impact
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch drills. The influence of noise can lead to loss
does not turn it on and off. Any power of hearing.
tool that cannot be controlled with the f Always use the auxiliary handle supplied
switch is dangerous and must be re- with the machine. Loss of control can cause
paired. personal injury.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power f Use appropriate detectors to determine if
source and/or the battery pack from the utility lines are hidden in the work area or
power tool before making any adjust- call the local utility company for assistance.
ments, changing accessories, or storing Contact with electric lines can lead to fire
power tools. Such preventive safety and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can
measures reduce the risk of starting the lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line
power tool accidentally. causes property damage or may cause an
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of electric shock.
children and do not allow persons unfa- f Switch off the power tool immediately
miliar with the power tool or these in- when the tool insert jams. Be prepared for
structions to operate the power tool. high reaction torque that can cause kick-
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of back. The tool insert jams when:
untrained users. — the power tool is subject to overload or
e) Maintain power tools. Check for mis- — it becomes wedged in the workpiece.
alignment or binding of moving parts, f Hold the power tool only by the insulated
breakage of parts and any other condi- gripping surfaces when performing an oper-
tion that may affect the power tool’s op- ation where the cutting tool may contact
eration. If damaged, have the power tool hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with
repaired before use. Many accidents are a “live” wire will also make exposed metal
caused by poorly maintained power tools. parts of the power tool “live” and shock the
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Prop- operator.
erly maintained cutting tools with sharp f When working with the machine, always
cutting edges are less likely to bind and hold it firmly with both hands and provide
are easier to control. for a secure stance. The power tool is guided
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool more secure with both hands.
bits etc. in accordance with these in- f Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped
structions, taking into account the work- with clamping devices or in a vice is held
ing conditions and the work to be per- more secure than by hand.
formed. Use of the power tool for f Keep your workplace clean. Blends of mate-
operations different from those intended rials are particularly dangerous. Dust from
could result in a hazardous situation. light alloys can burn or explode.

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f Always wait until the machine has come to 12 Depth stop*

a complete stop before placing it down. The 13 Chuck key*
tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control
14 Key type drill chuck*
over the power tool.
15 Universal bit holder*
f Never use the machine with a damaged ca-
16 Screwdriver bit*
ble. Do not touch the damaged cable and
pull the mains plug when the cable is dam- 17 Allen Key**
aged while working. Damaged cables in- 18 Open-end spanner**
crease the risk of an electric shock. *The accessories illustrated or described are not in-
cluded as standard delivery.
**Commercially available (not included in the deliv-
Functional Description ery scope)

Read all safety warnings and all in-

Technical Data
structions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may re- Impact Drill GSB 13 RE
sult in electric shock, fire and/or se- Professional
rious injury.
Article number 3 601 B17 1..
While reading the operating instructions, unfold
the graphics page for the machine and leave it Rated power input W 600
open. Output power W 301
No-load speed rpm 0 – 2800
Intended Use
Rated speed rpm 1570
The machine is intended for impact drilling in
brick, concrete and stone as well as for drilling Impact rate bpm 25070
in wood, metal and plastic. Machines with elec- Rated torque Nm 1.8
tronic control and right/left rotation are also Right/left rotation z
suitable for screwdriving and thread-cutting.
Spindle collar dia. mm 43

Product Features Max. drilling dia.

– Brickwork mm 15
The numbering of the product features refers to
– Concrete mm 13
the illustration of the machine on the graphics
– Steel mm 10
page.
– Wood mm 25
1 Keyless chuck*
Chuck clamping range mm 1.5 – 13
2 Front sleeve
Weight according to
3 Rear sleeve
EPTA-Procedure
4 “Drilling/Impact Drilling” selector switch 01/2003 kg 1.8
5 Lock-on button for On/Off switch Protection class / II
6 On/Off switch
The values given are valid for nominal voltages [U] of
7 Thumbwheel for speed preselection 230/240 V. For lower voltage and models for specific
(not for machine version 3 601 B17 103) countries, these values can vary.
8 Rotational direction switch Please observe the article number on the type plate of
9 Button for depth stop adjustment your machine. The trade names of the individual ma-
chines may vary.
10 Wing bolt for adjustment of auxiliary handle
11 Auxiliary handle*

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Noise/Vibration Information Declaration of Conformity

Measured values determined according to We declare under our sole responsibility that
EN 60745. the product described under “Technical Data” is
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the in conformity with the following standards or
product are: Sound pressure level 93 dB(A); standardization documents: EN 60745 accord-
Sound power level 104 dB(A). Uncertainty ing to the provisions of the directives
K =3 dB. 2004/108/EC, 98/37/EC (until Dec. 28, 2009),
Wear hearing protection! 2006/42/EC (from Dec. 29, 2009 on).

Vibration total values (triax vector sum) deter- Technical file at:
mined according to EN 60745: Robert Bosch GmbH, PT/ESC,
Drilling into metal: Vibration emission value D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
ah =3 m/s2, Uncertainty K =1.5 m/s2, Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
Impact drilling into concrete: Vibration emission Senior Vice President Head of Product
value ah =26 m/s2, Uncertainty K =3 m/s2, Engineering Certification
Screwdriving: Vibration emission value
ah <2.5 m/s2, Uncertainty K =1.5 m/s2.
The vibration emission level given in this infor-
mation sheet has been measured in accordance
06.11.2007, Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
with a standardised test given in EN 60745 and D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
may be used to compare one tool with another.
It may be used for a preliminary assessment of
exposure. Assembly
The declared vibration emission level repre-
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull
sents the main applications of the tool. However
the mains plug.
if the tool is used for different applications, with
different accessories or poorly maintained, the
vibration emission may differ. This may signifi- Auxiliary Handle (see figure A)
cantly increase the exposure level over the total f Operate your machine only with the auxilia-
working period. ry handle 11.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibra- The auxiliary handle 11 can be set to any posi-
tion should also take into account the times tion for a secure and low-fatigue working pos-
when the tool is switched off or when it is run- ture.
ning but not actually doing the job. This may sig- Turn the wing bolt for adjustment of the auxilia-
nificantly reduce the exposure level over the to- ry handle 10 in anticlockwise direction and set
tal working period. the auxiliary handle 11 to the required position.
Identify additional safety measures to protect Then tighten the wing bolt 10 again in clockwise
the operator from the effects of vibration such direction.
as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep
the hands warm, organisation of work patterns. Adjusting the Drilling Depth (see figure A)
The required drilling depth X can be set with the
depth stop 12.
Press the button for the depth stop adjustment
9 and insert the depth stop into the auxiliary
handle 11.
Pull out the depth stop until the distance be-
tween the tip of the drill bit and the tip of the
depth stop correspond with the desired drilling
depth X.

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in rotation direction n. Loosen a tight seated

Changing the Tool keyless chuck by giving the long end of the Allen
Keyless Chuck (see figure B) key 17 a blow. Remove the Allen key from the
keyless chuck and completely unscrew the key-
Hold the rear sleeve 3 of the keyless chuck 1 less chuck.
tight and turn the front sleeve 2 in rotation di-
rection n, until the tool can be inserted. Insert The key type drill chuck 14 is removed in the
the tool. same manner as the keyless chuck.

Hold the rear sleeve 3 of the keyless chuck 1 Mounting the Drill Chuck (see figure F)
tight and firmly turn the front sleeve 2 in rota- The keyless chuck/key type drill chuck is mount-
tion direction o by hand until the locking action ed in reverse order.
is no longer heard. This automatically locks the
drill chuck. The drill chuck must be tightened with a
tightening torque of approx. 30–35 Nm.
The locking is released again to remove the tool
when the front sleeve 2 is turned in the opposite
direction. Dust/Chip Extraction
f Dusts from materials such as lead-containing
Key Type Drill Chuck (see figure C) coatings, some wood types, minerals and
f Wear protective gloves when changing the metal can be harmful to one’s health. Touch-
tool. The drill chuck can become very hot ing or breathing-in the dusts can cause aller-
during longer work periods. gic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infec-
Open the key type drill chuck 14 by turning until tions of the user or bystanders.
the tool can be inserted. Insert the tool. Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are
considered as carcinogenic, especially in
Insert the chuck key 13 into the corresponding
connection with wood-treatment additives
holes of the key type drill chuck 14 and clamp
(chromate, wood preservative). Materials
the tool uniformly.
containing asbestos may only be worked by
Screwdriver Tools (see figure D) specialists.
– Use dust extraction whenever possible.
When working with screwdriver bits 16, a uni-
versal bit holder 15 should always be used. Use – Provide for good ventilation of the work-
only screwdriver bits that fit the screw head. ing place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-
For driving screws, always position the “Drill-
class respirator.
ing/Impact Drilling” selector switch 4 to the
“Drilling” symbol. Observe the relevant regulations in your
country for the materials to be worked.
Replacing the Drill Chuck
Removing the Drill Chuck (see figure E)
Operation
To dismount the keyless chuck 1, clamp an Allen
key 17 into the keyless chuck 1 and position an
open-end spanner 18 (size 14 mm mm) against Starting Operation
the spanner flats of the drive spindle. Place the f Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage
machine on a firm support, e.g., a workbench. of the power source must agree with the
Hold the open-end spanner 18 firmly and loosen voltage specified on the nameplate of the
the keyless chuck 1 by turning the Allen key 17 machine. Power tools marked with 230 V
can also be operated with 220 V.

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Reversing the Rotational Direction The required speed/impact frequency depends

(see figures G–H) on the material and the working conditions, and
The rotational direction switch 8 is used to re- can be determined through practical testing.
verse the rotational direction of the machine.
However, this is not possible with the On/Off Working Advice
switch 6 actuated. f Apply the power tool to the screw/nut only
Right Rotation: For drilling and driving in when it is switched off. Rotating tool inserts
screws, push the rotational direction switch 8 can slip off.
left to the stop.
Tips
Left Rotation: For loosening and unscrewing
screws and nuts, press the rotational direction After longer periods of working at low speed, al-
switch 8 through to the right stop. low the machine to cool down by running it for
approx. 3 minutes at maximum speed with no
Setting the Operating Mode load.
Drilling and Screwdriving For drilling in tiles, set the selector switch 4 to
Set the selector switch 4 to the “Drill- the “Drilling” symbol. Do not switch over to the
ing” symbol. symbol “Impact Drilling” or work with impact
until after drilling through the tile.
Impact Drilling
Use carbide tipped drill bits when working in
Set the selector switch 4 to the “Im-
concrete, masonry and brick wall.
pact drilling” symbol.
For drilling in metal, use only perfectly sharp-
The selector switch 4 engages noticeably and
ened HSS drill bits (HSS=high-speed steel). The
can also be actuated with the machine running.
appropriate quality is guaranteed by the Bosch
Switching On and Off accessories program.

To start the machine, press the On/Off switch 6 Twist drills from 2.5–10 mm can easily be
and keep it depressed. sharpened with the drill bit sharpener (see ac-
cessories).
To lock the pressed On/Off switch 6, press the
lock-on button 5.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off
switch 6 or when it is locked with the lock-on Maintenance and Service
button 5, briefly press the On/Off switch 6 and
then release it. Maintenance and Cleaning
Adjusting the Speed/Impact Frequency f Before any work on the machine itself, pull
The speed/impact rate of the switched on pow- the mains plug.
er tool can be variably adjusted, depending on f For safe and proper working, always keep
how far the On/Off switch 6 is pressed. the machine and ventilation slots clean.
Light pressure on the On/Off switch 6 results in If the machine should fail despite the care taken
low speed/impact rate. Further pressure on the in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair
switch increases the speed/impact rate. should be carried out by an after-sales service
centre for Bosch power tools.
Preselecting the Speed/Impact Frequency
In all correspondence and spare parts order,
(not for machine version 3 601 B17 103)
please always include the 10-digit article
With the thumbwheel for speed preselection 7, number given on the type plate of the machine.
the required speed/impact frequency can be
preselected even during operation.

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WARNING! Important instructions for con- Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
necting a new 3-pin plug to the 2-wire cable. Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
The wires in the cable are coloured according to Power Tools
the following code: Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: +61 (01300) 307 044
Fax: + 61 (01300) 307 045
Inside New Zealand:
Do not connect the blue or brown wire to the Phone: +64 (0800) 543 353
earth terminal of the plug. Fax: +64 (0800) 428 570
Important: If for any reason the moulded plug is Outside AU and NZ:
removed from the cable of this power tool, it Phone: +61 (03) 9541 5555
must be disposed of safely. www.bosch.com.au

After-sales service and customer Disposal

assistance
The machine, accessories and packaging should
Our after-sales service responds to your ques- be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
tions concerning maintenance and repair of your
Only for EC countries:
product as well as spare parts. Exploded views
and information on spare parts can also be Do not dispose of power tools in-
found under: to household waste!
www.bosch-pt.com According the European Guideline
Our customer consultants answer your ques- 2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical
tions concerning best buy, application and ad- and Electronic Equipment and its
justment of products and accessories. implementation into national
right, power tools that are no longer usable
Great Britain must be collected separately and disposed of in
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.) an environmentally correct manner.
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
Subject to change without notice.
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
Tel. Service: +44 (0844) 736 0109
Fax: +44 (0844) 736 0146
E-Mail: [email protected]

Ireland
Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: +353 (01) 4 66 67 00
Fax: +353 (01) 4 66 68 88

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