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tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
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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
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accordance with these instructions, taking into ac-
count the working conditions and the work to be per-
formed. 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
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free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping
surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
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person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Safety Warnings for Drills
Safety instructions for all operations
Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool. Loss
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of control can cause personal injury.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
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when performing an operation where the cutting ac-
cessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make ex-
posed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
Safety instructions when using long drill bits
Never operate at higher speed than the maximum
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speed rating of the drill bit. At higher speeds, the bit is
likely to bend if allowed to rotate freely without contact-
ing the workpiece, resulting in personal injury.
Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit tip
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in contact with the workpiece. 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 direct line with the bit and do
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not apply excessive pressure.Bits can bend causing
breakage or loss of control, resulting in personal injury.
Additional safety warnings
Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with
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clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by
hand.
Switch the power tool off immediately if the applica-
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tion tool becomes blocked. Be prepared for high
torque reactions which cause kickback. The applica-
tion tool becomes blocked when it becomes jammed in
the workpiece or when the power tool becomes over-
loaded.
Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are
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hidden in the work area or call the local utility com-
pany for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead
to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to
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explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property dam-
age or may cause an electric shock.
Always wait until the power tool has come to a com-
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plete stop before placing it down. The application tool
can jam and cause you to lose control of the power tool.
Products sold in GB only:
Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric
plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an au-
thorised customer service agent. The replacement plug
should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible
shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains
socket elsewhere.
Product Description and
Specifications
Read all the safety and general instructions.
Failure to observe the safety and general in-
structions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Please observe the illustrations at the beginning of this oper-
ating manual.
Intended Use
The power tool is intended for impact drilling in brick, con-
crete and stone, as well as for drilling in wood, metal,
ceramic and plastic. Tools with electronic control and right/
left rotation are also suitable for screwdriving and thread
cutting.
Product features
The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram
of the power tool on the graphics page.
A)
(1) Keyless chuck
(Only applies to 3 601 AB2 006/3
601 AB2 041 power tools: Keyless chuck with secur-
A)
ing ring
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(2) Front sleeve
(3) Rear sleeve
(4) Lock-on button for on/off switch
(5) Speed preselection thumbwheel
(6) On/off switch
(7) Rotational direction switch
(8) Gear selector switch
(9) Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface)
(10) Depth stop
(11) Handle (insulated gripping surface)
A)
(12) Chuck key
A)
(13) Keyed chuck
A)
(14) Screwdriver bit
A)
(15) Universal bit holder
Bosch Power Tools