The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings . . . . . .3
Additional Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Industry Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Getting to Know Your Product . . . . . . . . . .10
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Inserting and Removing
the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Inserting and Removing
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
GCY42 Connectivity Module
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Think Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using "Bosch Toolbox" App . . . . . . . . . . .14
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Safety Symbols
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Table of Contents
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Variable Speed Controlled
Trigger Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Forward/Reversing Lever
and Trigger Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Built-In Work Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Operating tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Joist Hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Tool Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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