Bosch GBH 5-40 D Professional

Safety Instructions

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

⚠️ 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 (cordless) power tool.

Work Area Safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• 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 or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. 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 tools. 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 electric shock.
• 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 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 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 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.
• 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 injuries.
• 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 energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• 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 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 jewellery. 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 extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected 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 off. 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 tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for 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.

Hammer Safety Warnings

Safety instructions for all operations

• Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
• Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. 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 hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory 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 with rotary hammers

• 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 contacting the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
• 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 information

• Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company 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 damage or may cause an electric shock.
• Always wait until the power tool has come to a complete stop before placing it down. 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 secure than by hand.
• 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 control 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.
• Hold the power tool firmly with both hands and make sure you have a stable footing. The power tool can be more securely guided with both hands.

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.

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

Intended Use

The power tool is intended for hammer drilling in concrete, masonry and stone, as well as for chiselling work.

Product Features

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

• (1) Dust protection cap
• (2) Locking sleeve
• (3) Mode selector switch
• (4) On/off switch
• (5) Handle (insulated gripping surface)
• (6) Speed/impact rate preselection thumbwheel
• (7) Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface)

Technical Data

The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V. These specifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models.

Assembly

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

Auxiliary Handle

• Do not operate your power tool without the auxiliary handle (7).
• Make sure that the auxiliary handle is always tightened. Otherwise you could lose control of the power tool when working.

Swivelling the Auxiliary Handle

You can swivel the auxiliary handle (7) to any angle for a safe work posture that minimises fatigue.

• Turn the lower gripping end of the auxiliary handle (7) anticlockwise and swivel the auxiliary handle (7) into the required position. Then turn the lower gripping end of the auxiliary handle (7) clockwise to retighten it.
• Make sure that the retaining strap of the auxiliary handle slots into the corresponding groove of the housing.

Changing the Tool

The dust protection cap (1) largely prevents the penetration of drilling dust into the tool holder during operation. When inserting the tool, make sure that the dust protection cap (1) does not become damaged.

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

Inserting the Application Tool (see figure A)

With the SDS-max tool holder, you can change the application tool simply and easily without additional aids.

• Clean and lightly grease the shank of the application tool.
• Push the locking sleeve (2) back and insert the application tool by turning it into the tool holder. Release the locking sleeve (2) to lock the application tool.
• Check that it is locked by pulling on the tool.

Removing the application tool (see figure B)

• Push the locking sleeve (2) back and remove the application tool.

Operation

Start-up

• 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.

Setting the Operating Mode

The operating mode of the power tool is selected using the mode selector switch (3).

• To change the operating mode, turn the mode selector switch (3) to the required position.
• Note: Only change the operating mode when the power tool is switched off. Otherwise, the power tool may become damaged.

Position for hammer drilling

If the application tool does not start rotating straight away, run the power tool slowly until the application tool starts rotating.

Position for chiselling

Use the Vario-Lock position to adjust the chisel position.

Switching On/Off

• To start the power tool, press the on/off switch (4) and keep it pressed.
• To switch off, release the on/off switch (4).

For low temperatures, the power tool reaches the full hammer/impact capacity only after a certain time.

Adjusting the Speed/Impact Rate

The electronic control enables continuous speed and impact rate preselection for material-specific adjustments.

• Select the impact rate with the thumbwheel (6) according to the material.

The information in the table below describes the recommended values.

Changing the chiselling position (Vario-Lock)

You can lock the chisel in 12 different positions, allowing you to select the optimum working position for each task.

• Insert the chisel into the tool holder.
• Turn the mode selector switch (3) to the "drilling" position.
• Turn the application tool to the required chisel position.
• Turn the mode selector switch (3) to the "chiselling" position. With this, the tool holder is locked.

Practical Advice

Overload clutch

• If the application tool jams or snags, the power transmission to the drill spindle will be interrupted. Always hold the power tool firmly with both hands to withstand the forces this may create and adopt a position with stable footing.
• 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.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.
• 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 power tools.
• Replace a damaged dust protection cap immediately. It is recommended that you have use an after-sales service for this.
• Clean the tool holder after each use.

Lubrication

The power tool is lubricated with grease and is ready for immediate use.

The lubricating grease should only be changed during maintenance or commissioning carried out by an after-sales service centre authorised to work with Bosch power tools. It is crucial that only lubricating grease provided by Bosch is used.

After-Sales Service and Application Service

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning 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.

Accessories

The following accessories are compatible with your power tool. Genuine Bosch accessories are specifically designed for your tool and offer optimal performance.

SDS max Chisels and Bits

A variety of SDS max chisels and bits are available for different applications, including:

• Pointed chisels
• Flat chisels
• Scraper chisels
• Core chisels
• Various other specialized bits

SDS max Tool Holder Adapter

Allows the use of SDS max tools with compatible machines.

Grease

Specialized grease for lubricating SDS max tool holders and accessories.

Other Accessories

The manual also illustrates other components and potential accessories, such as dust protection caps and specific tool holder adapters.