Working Advice

Before starting work, always check that the safety and actuation devices are functioning correctly and that all screws and nuts are tightly seated.
If a power tool is defective or not functioning properly, disconnect it immediately from the power supply and contact an authorised Bosch after-sales service centre.

Do not perform any incorrect manipulations on the power tool. Do not disassemble or block any components of the power tool, such as the discharge lock-off.

Do not carry out "emergency repairs" with unsuitable means. The power tool is to be maintained regularly and properly.

Avoid any tampering and damage to the power tool, e. g. from:

  • Imprinting or engraving,
  • Retrofitting measures not approved by the manufacturer,
  • Guiding along templates manufactured of hard material, e.g. steel,
  • Dropping on or sliding over the floor,
  • Using as a hammer,
  • Applying any kind of force.

Make sure to check whatever is below or behind your workpiece. Do not discharge staples into walls, ceilings or floors when persons are behind them. The staples may punch through the workpiece and may cause injury.

Do not discharge staples on top of a staple that has already been driven in. This could cause the staples to deform, the staples could become jammed or the power tool could move in an uncontrolled manner.

When the power tool is used in cold environmental conditions, the first staples will be driven in slower than usual. Once the power tool has warmed up during working, normal operating speed will be regained.

Avoid pulling the trigger when the magazine is empty to minimise wear on the firing pin.

For longer work breaks or after finishing work, remove the rechargeable battery from the power tool and empty the magazine if possible. Place the power tool on a level surface so that the contact element is not activated.

  • Press the switch (9) to open the magazine. The magazine slider (10) extends.
  • Rotate the power tool so that the staple strip (15) slides out in the magazine (11).
  • To close the magazine, carefully guide the magazine slider (10) forwards to the beginning of the magazine (11).

You can set the driving depth of the staples using the thumbwheel (13).

  • Empty the magazine (11).
  • Staples are driven in too deep: To reduce the driving depth, turn the thumbwheel (13) in the  direction.
  • Staples are not driven in deep enough: To increase the driving depth, turn the thumbwheel (13) in the  direction.

Ensure that the depth stop (12) fully rests on the workpiece.

  • Refill the magazine.
  • Test the new driving depth on a test workpiece.
    Repeat the worksteps as required.

Single staples may become jammed in the shot duct. If this should occur frequently, please contact an authorised Bosch after-sales service centre.

  • Release the trigger (4).
  • Remove the rechargeable battery (7).
  • Press the switch (9) to open the magazine.
  • Rotate the power tool so that the staple strip (15) slides out in the magazine (11). Remove the jammed staple. Use a pair of pliers for this, if required.
  • Refill the magazine (11).
  • Pull the magazine slider (10) to the beginning of the magazine until the magazine slider engages.

For transport, remove the rechargeable battery from the power tool; especially when using ladders or moving in an unusual stance or posture.

At the workplace, carry the power tool only by the handle (5) and with the trigger (4) released.

Always store the power tool disconnected from the battery and in a dry and warm location.

When not using the power tool for an extended period of time, apply a fine oil coating to steel parts. This prevents the formation of rust.

You can use the belt hook (8) to hang the power tool on a belt, for example. You then have both hands free and the power tool is always within easy reach.