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:

Make sure to check whatever is below or behind your workpiece. Do not shoot nails into walls, ceilings or floors, when persons are behind them. The nails can burst through the workpiece and injure someone.

Do not shoot a nail onto an already driven-in one. This could cause the nail to deform, the nails could become jammed or the power tool could move in an uncontrolled manner.

When the power tool is used under cold ambient conditions, the first nails 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, switch off the power tool, remove the battery and empty the magazine if possible.

  • Press the switch (10) to open the magazine. The magazine slider extends.
  • Rotate the power tool so that the nail strip (18) slides out in the magazine.
  • Then carefully guide the magazine slider forwards to the beginning of the magazine (17).

The driving depth of the nails can be set with the thumbwheel (13).

  • Nails are driven in too deep: To reduce the driving depth, turn the thumbwheel (13) in the "–" direction.
  • Nails are not driven in deep enough: To increase the driving depth, turn the thumbwheel (13) in the "+" direction.
  • Test the new driving depth on a test workpiece.
    Repeat the worksteps as required.

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

Note: If the drive pin does not return after clearing a jam, please contact an authorised Bosch after-sales service centre.

  • Release the trigger (4).
  • Switch the power tool off and remove the battery (8).
  • Empty the magazine (17).
  • Press the clamping lever (3) up so that the shot duct can be opened.
  • Remove the jammed nail. Use a pair of pliers for this, if required.
  • Close the shot duct, hang the clip of the clamping lever (3) into the hooks on the shot duct and then push the clamping lever down again.
  • Refill the magazine.

The workpiece protector (1) at the end of the discharge lock-off (15) protects the workpiece. The workpiece protector can be removed and replaced

  • Release the trigger (4).
  • Switch the power tool off and remove the battery (8).
  • Empty the magazine (17).
  • Remove the workpiece protector from the discharge lock-off.
  • Push the new workpiece protector with the open end over the discharge lock-off.

Note: The workpiece protector as well as a spare workpiece protector can be stored on the inside right of the connecting bridge between the battery holder and the magazine (17). For this, push the workpiece protector or both workpiece protectors (1) into the corresponding storage compartment (19).

For transport, switch off 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 (16) and with the trigger (4) released.

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