BOSCH GFA 18-H Flexi Click Adapter Instruction Manual

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.

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- less) power tool.

Work area safety

Keep work area clean and well. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of an electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carry- ing, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

If operating a power tool in a damp location is un- unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power 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.
Use personal protective 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- juries.

Prevent unintentional. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites acci- dents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew- Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex- extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are con- nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
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 injury within a fraction of a second.

Power tool use and care

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 designed.

Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

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 Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools and check for mis- misalignment 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.

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.
Use the power tool, accessories, and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into count the working conditions and the work to be per-. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

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.

Battery tool use and care

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu- A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
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 connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the bat- tery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour, resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excess- ive temperature. Exposure to fire or a temperature above 130 °C may cause an explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or an authorized service providers.

Hammer Safety Warnings

Safety instructions for all operations

Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hear- ing loss.
Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied the Loss of control can cause personal injury.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces. When performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact a hidden Cutting accessory contacting “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 with rotary hammers

Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit tip in contact with the At higher speeds, the bit is likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contact ing the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Apply pressure only in the 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 Information

Switch the power tool off immediately if the application tool becomes blocked. Be prepared for high torque reactions, which cause the application tool to become blocked when it becomes jammed in the workpiece or when the power tool becomes overloaded.
Use suitable detectors to determine if there are hidden supply lines or contact the local utility company for Contact with electric cables can cause fire and electric shock. Damaging gas lines can lead to an explosion. Breaking water pipes causes property damage.

Always wait until the power tool has come to a complete stop before placing it The application tool can jam and cause you to lose control of the power tool.
Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than by hand.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, va-pours may be emitted. The battery can set alight or explode. Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical attention should you experience any adverse effects. The vapours may irritate the respiratory system.

Do not modify or open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuiting.
The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An internal short circuit may occur, causing the battery to burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
Only use the battery in the manufacturer’s products. This is the only way in which you can protect the battery against dangerous overload.

Protect the battery against heat, e.g. against continuous intense sunlight, fire, dirt, water and moisture. There is a risk of explosion and short-circuiting.

Do not touch any application tools or adjacent housing components shortly after operation. These can become very hot during operation and cause burns.
The application tool may jam during drilling. Make sure you have a stable footing and hold the power tool firmly with both hands. Otherwise, you could lose con-trol of the power tool.

Take care when carrying out demolition work using the chisel. Falling fragments of the demolition material could injure you or any bystanders.

Product Description and Specifications

Read all the safety and general instructions. Failure to observe the safety and general instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Technical Data
Hammer adapter with auxiliary handle		GFA 18-H	GFA 18-H
Article number		2 609 199 8..	2 609 199 8..
Cordless screwdriver		GSR 18V-60 FC	GSR 18V-90 FC
Article number		3 601 JG7 1..	3 601 JK6 2..
No-load speed	min^–1	0–1900	0–2100
Impact rate	min^–1	0–5400	0–5900
Rated voltage	V=	18	18
Max. drilling diameter
– Concrete	mm	10	10
– Masonry	mm	16	16
Weight^A)	kg	2.4–3.4	2.3–3.3
Recommended ambient temperature during	°C	0 to +35	0 to +35
charging

Hammer adapter with auxiliary handle GFA 18-H GFA 18-H

Permitted ambient temperature during operation and during storage
°C –20 to +50 –20 to +50

Please observe the illustrations at the beginning of this operating manual.

Intended use

The power tool (GSR 18V-60 FC/GSR 18V-90 FC with rotary hammer adapter GFA 18-H) is intended for hammer drilling in concrete, brick and stone.
The rotary hammer adapter GFA 18-H may only be used with the GSR 18V-60 FC/GSR 18V-90 FC cordless drill/drivers.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram of the power tool on the graphics page.

Holder

Torque presetting ring
Gear selector switch
Rechargeable battery^a)

Battery release button^a)
Worklight
Rotational direction switch

On/off switch
Locking ring
Rotary hammer attachment

Auxiliary handle
Handle (insulated gripping surface)

The accessories illustrated or described are not included as standard

Items included

Rotary hammer adapter (10) with auxiliary handle (11). Application tools and other accessories shown or described are not included with the product as standard.

You can find the complete selection of accessories in our cessories range.

Depending on battery in use
Values can vary depending on the product, scope of application and environmental conditions. To find out more, visit www.bosch-professional.com/wac.

Noise/vibration information
Noise emission values determined according to EN 62841-2-6. GSR 18V-60 FC:
Typically, the A-weighted noise level of the power tool is: Sound pressure level 93 dB(A); sound power level 101 dB(A). Uncertainty K = 3 dB.
Wear hearing protection! GSR 18V-90 FC:
Typically, the A-weighted noise level of the power tool is: Sound pressure level 94 dB(A); sound power level 102 dB(A). Uncertainty K = 3 dB.

Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 62841-2-6: GSR 18V-60 FC:
Hammer drilling into concrete: ah = 11.9 m/s2, K = 1.5 m/s2, GSR 18V-90 FC:
Hammer drilling into concrete: ah = 12.5 m/s2, K = 1.5 m/s2,

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 compare power tools. They may also be used for a preliminary estimation of vibration and noise emissions.

The stated vibration level and noise emission value represent the main applications of the power tool. However, if the power tool is used for other applications, with different accessories 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 working period.

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 operator from the effects of vibration, such as servicing the power tool and accessories, keeping their hands warm, and organising workflows correctly.

Assembly

Before carrying out any work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance, tool change etc.), remove the battery from the power tool. There is risk of injury from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.

Changing the Tool

The dust protection cap largely prevents the penetration of drilling dust into the tool holder during operation. When inserting the tool, make sure that the dust protection cap does not become damaged.

Replace a damaged dust protection cap immediately.
It is recommended that you have use an after-sales service for this.

Fitting the adapter (see figure A)
Remove the application tool.
Insert the adapter into the holder (1). Turn the locking ring (9) until it audibly engages.
Inserting the SDS plus Application Tool into the Adapter (see figure B) the SDS plus drill chuck enables you to change the application tool easily and conveniently without needing to use additional tools.

Insert the application tool all the way into the holder of the locking sleeve.
Check that it is locked by pulling on the tool.

Removing the Application Tool (see figure C)
Pull back the locking sleeve and remove the application tool.
Swivelling the Auxiliary Handle (see figure H)
You can swivel the auxiliary handle (11) to any angle for a safe work posture that minimises fatigue.

Turn the lower gripping end of the auxiliary handle (11) anticlockwise and swivel the auxiliary handle (11) into the required position. Then, turn the lower gripping end of the auxiliary handle (11) clockwise to retighten.

Make sure that the retaining strap of the auxiliary handle slots into the corresponding groove of the housing.

Setting the Drilling Depth (see figure I)
You can use the depth stop to set the required drilling depth X.
Press the button for depth stop adjustment and insert the depth stop into the auxiliary handle (11).

The fluting on the depth stop must face upwards or downwards.

Push the SDS plus application tool into the SDS plus tool holder as far as it will go. Otherwise, the movability of the SDS plus drilling tool can lead to incorrect adjustment of the drilling depth.
Pull out the depth stop until the distance between the tip of the drill bit and the tip of the depth stop corresponds with the desired drilling depth X.

Removing the adapter (see figure J)
Remove the application tool.
Unlock the adapter in the direction and pull it off the holder (1).

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 bystanders.
Certain dust, such as oak or beech dust, is considered carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood-treatment additives (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 materials to be worked.
Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can easily ignite.

Operation

Starting Operation
Selecting the Drilling or Hammer Drilling Operating

Mode (see figure D)
Set the torque presetting ring (2) to the “drilling” symbol.

Adjusting the rotational direction (see figures E–F)

Only operate the rotational direction switch (7) when the power tool is not in use.

The rotational direction switch (7) 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 drill and to drive in screws, press the rotational direction switch (7) through to the left stop.
Left Rotation: To loosen and unscrew screws and nuts, press the rotational direction switch (7) through to the right stop.

Mechanical gear selection

Only operate the gear selector (3) when the power tool is not in use.
Always push the gear selector switch as far as it will go. Otherwise, the power tool may become damaged.

You can preselect two speed ranges with the gear selector (3).

Gear selector switch (3) position
Speed Torque Application range
1 Low High For heavy-duty applications:

Gear selector switch (3) position
Speed Torque Application range
e.g. hammer drilling with large diameters
2 High Low For light-duty applications:
e.g. hammer drilling with small diameters

Switching on/off
To start the power tool, press and hold the on/off switch (8).

The worklight (6) lights up when the on/off switch (8) is lightly or fully pressed, allowing the work area to be illuminated in poor lighting conditions.

The worklight (6) will remain lit for a few seconds after the on/off switch (8) has been released.

Adjusting the speed
You can adjust the speed of the power tool when it is on by pressing in the on/off switch (8) to varying extents.
A light pressure on the on/off switch (8) results in a low rotational speed. Increased pressure on the switch causes an increase in speed.

Practical advice
After working at a low speed for an extended period, you should operate the power tool at the maximum speed for approximately three minutes without load to cool it down.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before carrying out any work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance, tool change etc.), remove the battery from the power tool. There is risk of injury from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.

To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.

After each use, clean the application tool, the rotary hammer adapter GFA 18-H with tool holder, and the ventilation slots of the power tool.

After-Sales Service and Application Service

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning the maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare 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 accessories.

In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.

Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham Uxbridge
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
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com

You can find further service addresses at: www.bosch-pt.com/serviceaddresses

Disposal

Power tools, rechargeable batteries, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmentally friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of power tools and batteries/rechargeable batteries into household waste!

Only for EU countries:
Power tools that are no longer suitable for use and defective or used batteries must be disposed of separately. Use the designated collection systems.
If disposed of incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.

Only for the United Kingdom:

According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Battery packs/batteries:

Li-ion:
Please observe the notes in the section on transport.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Hammer adapter with auxiliary handle Article number

We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards.
Technical file at: *

GFA 18-H 2 609 199 816 2006/42/EC

Declaration of Conformity

Hammer adapter with auxiliary handle Article number
GFA 18-H 2 609 199 816

We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards.
Technical file at: Robert Bosch Ltd. (PT/SOP-GB), Broadwater Park, North Orbital Road, Uxbridge UB9 5HJ, United Kingdom

The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008

Documents / Resources

BOSCH GFA 18-H Flexi Click Adapter [pdf] Instruction Manual
GFA 18-H, GSR 18V-60 FC, GSR 18V-90 FC, GFA 18-H Flexi Click Adapter, GFA 18-H, Flexi Click Adapter, Click Adapter, Adapter

References

User Manual

BOSCH GFA 18-H Flexi Click Adapter

General Power Tool Safety Warnings