1 609 929 Y30 | (16.8.12) Bosch Power Tools
14 | English
Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product
described under “T echnical Data” is in conformity with the
following standards or standardization documents:
EN 792 according to the provisions of the directive
2006/42/EC.
Technical file (2006/42/EC) at:
Robert Bosch GmbH, PT/ESC,
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echter dingen
Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
D-70745 Leinfelden -Echterdinge n
Leinfelden, 1 6.08.2012
Assembly
Connecting the Air Supply (see figure A)
Make sure that the pressure of the compressed-air system
is below the maximum permitted rated pr essure of the
pneumatic tool. Firstly, set the air pr essure to the lower
value of the recommended rated pressure (see “T echnical
Data”).
When in doubt, c heck the pres sure at the air inlet w ith a
pressure ga uge with th e pneumatic t ool switched on.
For maximum perf ormance, th e values for th e supply-air
hose 13 (connection thread, maximum op erating pres-
sure, inner ho se diameter, ma ximum hose length; se e
“Technical Data ”) must be obs erved.
The compressed air supplied sho uld be free of foreign ma-
terial and moisture to protect the tool from damage, c on-
taminati on, and the fo rmation of rust.
All fittings, connecting lines and hoses must be dimen-
sioned for the pr essure and the required air volume.
Avoid restrictions in the air supply, e. g., fr om pinching,
kinking, or stretching!
Connecting the Air Supply to the Pneumatic Tool
– E mpty the magazine 8.
(See “Emptying the Magazine”, page 15)
For the following worksteps, a f astener can be dis-
charged when interior pa rts of the pneumatic tool are
not in the star ting positi on due to repairs, ma intenance
or transport.
– C onnect the air c onnector 6 with a supply-a ir hose 13
equipped with an air-connection coupling 12.
– Check the proper functio n by placing th e outlet 11 or
the rubber workpiece p rotector 1 of the pneuma tic tool
onto a piece of scrap wood or wood material, and dis-
charging once or twice.
Loading the Magazine (see figure s B1–B2)
Disconnect the air supply before making
any adjustments, changing accessories,
or placing the pneumatic tool aside. This
safety measure prevents ac cidental start-
ing of the pneumatic tool.
f Use only original Bosch accessories (see “Technical
Data”). Th e precision par ts of the pneuma tic tool such
as the magaz ine, the out let and the shot duct are
matched to Bosch staples, nails and br ads. Other man-
ufacturers use other steel qualities and sizes.
Using fasten ers not permitte d, can damag e the pneu-
matic tool and cause injuries.
While loading the magazine, hold the pneumatic tool in
such a manner that the outlet 11 is not pointed at y our own
body or at other persons.
– Pull back the magazine slider 7 until it engages at the
rear.
Note: The magazine slider must slide back wit h only low
force (finger-pressure). A tight-running magazine slider
causes the nails to be d riven in at an incorrect angle.
– Clea n and lubricate the magazine slider 7 as required
and make sure that the magazine 8 is not dirty/soiled.
– Inse rt a fitting nail strip 14.
Do not use nail strips with less than 5 nails. Do not insert
more than 2 nail strips. Make sure tha t the heads of the
nails do not overlap.
GSN 90-34 DK: With this pneumatic tool, a lock function
of the magazine slider prevents the last nails from being
discharged. App rox. 7 nails remain in the magazine.
– Completely pull ba ck the magazi ne slider 7 once more
to free the lock.
– Carefully guide the magazine slider to the front until it
touches the nail strip.
Make sure that the magazine slider is slid beyond the
head of the last nail.
Note: Do not let the magazine slider snap back without
guiding it. Otherwise, the maga zine slider could bec ome
damaged, an d there is danger of your fing ers being caught
or pinched.
Operation
Actuation systems
The pneumatic tool can be operated w ith two different ac-
tuations systems:
– Single actuation with s afety run
With this actuatio n system, the disch arge lock-off 2
must first be firmly pressed against the wor kpiece. A
fastener is not discharged until the trigger 10 is pulled.
Afterwards, further disc harging proc edures can on ly be
actuated, when the trigger and the discharge lock-off
have first been set back to the starting position.
– Contac t actuation
With this actuation system, the trigger 10 must be
pulled first. A fastener is al ways dis charged w hen the
discharge lock-off 2 is firmly pressed against the work-
piece while the tr igger is pressed.
This enables a higher working speed to be achieved.
The actuation system is set via t he selector switch 9.
Starting Operation
Disconnect the air supply before making
any adjustments, changing acces sories,
or placing the pneumatic tool aside. This
safety measure prevents accidental star t-
ing of the pneumatic tool.
Working with Single Actuation (see figure C)
– Press selector switch 9 inward and at the same time piv-
ot it to the bottom position until it engages.
The actuat ion system “si ngle
actuatio n” is set.
– Release the selector switch 9 again.
– Firm ly position the outlet 11 or the rubber workpiec e
protector 1 on the wo rkpiece until discharge loc k-off 2
is pressed in completely.
– Afterwards, briefly press trigger 10 and release again.
A nail is discharged.
– Allow the pneumatic tool to bounce back from the work-
piece.
– For another driving procedure , completely lift th e pneu-
matic tool from the workpiece and position it firmly at
the next desired loc ation.
Working with Contact Actuation (see figure D)
– Press selector switch 9 i n w a rd a n d a t t h e sa me t i m e p iv -
ot it to the upper position until it engages.
The actuation syste m
“contact actuatio n” is
set.
– Release the selector switch 9 again.
– Press and hold the trigger 10.
– Firm ly position the outlet 11 or the rubber workpiec e
protector 1 on the wo rkpiece until discharge loc k-off 2
is pressed in completely.
A nail is discharged.
– Allow the pneumatic tool to bounce back from the work-
piece.
– For another driving procedure , completely lift th e pneu-
matic tool from the workpiece and position it firmly at
the next desired loc ation.
– Move the pneumatic tool uniformly over the workpiece
by lifting it off and applying it again.
Each time when applyi ng the pneumatic tool while the
discharge lock-off is pressed in, a nail will be dis-
charged.
– As soon as the desired amount of nails h ave been driven
in, release trigg er 10 again.
Working Advice
Disconnect the air supply before making
any adjustments, changing ac cessories,
or placing the pneumatic tool aside. This
safety measure prevents accidental start-
ing of the pneumatic tool.
Check the proper function of the safety a nd actuation de-
vices, and the tight seating of all screws and nuts each time
before using.
Disconnect a defective or not pr operly operating pneuma t-
ic tool immediately from of the air supply and contact an
authorised service agent for Bosch powe r tools.
Do not perform any incorrec t manipulations on the p neu-
matic tool. Do not disas semble or block any components of
the pneumatic tool, such as the discharge lock-off.
Do not carry out “emergency repairs” with unsuitable
means. The pneumatic tool is to be main tained reg ularly
and properly (see “Maintena nce and Cleanin g”, page 15).
Avoid any weakening a nd damage whatsoever of the pneu-
matic tool, e.g., throug h:
– Imprintin g or engraving,
– Retrofitting measures not approved by the manufactur -
er,
– Guiding along templates manufactured of hard mate rial,
e.g. steel,
– Dropping on or sliding over the floor,
– Using as a hammer,
– Applying an y kind of force.
Ma ke s u r e t o c h e c k w h a t e v er i s b e l o w o r be hi n d y o ur w o r k -
piece. Do not shoot nails into walls, ceilings or floors, when
persons are behind the m. The nails can burst through the
workpiece and injure someo ne.
Noise/Vibration Informa tion
Measured noise values determine d according to EN 12549.
Typically the A-weighted noise l evels of the pneumatic tool are:
Sound pressure level XXX dB(A); sound power level YYY dB(A). Un-
certainty K = 2 dB.
Wear hearing protection!
dB(A)
dB(A)
XXX = 110
YYY = 123
XXX = 110
YYY = 123
XXX = 94
YYY = 107
Vibration total values a
h
and uncertainty K determined according to
EN ISO 20643:
a
h
=Z Z Z m / s
2
, K = 1,5 m/s
2
. m/s
2
ZZZ < 2.5 ZZZ < 2.5 ZZZ = 4.4
Compressed-air nailer GSN 90-21 RK GSN 90-34 DK GSN 100-34 DK
Dr. Egbert Schneider
Senior Vice President
Engineering
Helmut Heinzelmann
Head of Product Certification
PT/ETM9
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