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Bosch Power Tools 1 609 929 U13 | (17.8.12)
Noise/Vibration Information
Measured noise values determined
to EN 12549.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the pneumatic tool
are: Sound pressure le96 dB(A); sound power level
110 dB(A). Uncertainty K
Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values a
h
and uncer
cording to EN ISO 20643: a
h
< 2.5 m/s
2
, K
2
.
Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that
described under “Technica” 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/ETM9,
D-70745 Leinfelden-Ech
Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
D-70745 Lein
Leinfelden, 16.08.201
Assembly
Connecting the Air Supply (see figure A)
Make sure that the pressure of the compr
is below the maximum permitted rated pressur
pneumatic tool. Firstly, set the air pressur
value of the
Data”).
When in doubt, check the pressure at the air inlet with a
pressure gauge with the pneumatic tool switched on.
For maximum performance, the values for the supply-air
hose 17 (connection thread, maximum operating pres-
sure, inner hose diameter, maximum hose length; see
“Technical Data”) mus
The compressed air supp
terial and moisture to protect the tool from damage, con-
tamination, and the formation of rust.
All fittings, connecting lines and h
sioned for the
Avoid restrictions in thesupply, e.
kinking, or stretching!
Connecting the Air Supply to the Pneumatic Tool
– Empty the magazine 8.
(See “Emptying t
For the following worksteps, a fa
charged when interior parts of
not in the starting position due to
or transport.
– Connect the air6 with a supply-air hose 17
equipped with an air-conne16.
– Check the13 or
the rubber workpiece pr1 of the pneumatic tool
onto a piece of scrap wood
charging once or twice.
Loading the Ma
Disconnect the air supply before making
any adjustments, changing ac
or placing the pneumatic tool aside. This
safety measure prevents accidental start-
ing of the pneumatic tool.
f Use only ori
Data”). The precision parts of the pn
as the magazine, the outlet and th
matched to Bosch staples, nails and br
ufacturers use other steel qualities and sizes.
Using fasteners not permitted, can damage the pneu-
matic tool and cause injuries.
While loadi
such a manner that the outlet 13 is not pointed at
body or at other persons.
GTK 40 (see figures B1
– Pull b11 until the button of mag-
azine-slider lock 7 fully engages.
– Clean and lubricate the magazi11 as required
and make sure that the magazine 8 is not dirty/soiled.
– Place a fitting strip of staples 18 over maga8.
The stapl
surface of the magazine and the staple strips must move
easily in the magazine.
– Lightly p11 and press the but-
ton of magazine-slider7 inward.
– Carefully guide the magazine slider to the front until it
touches the
Note: Do not let the magazine slider snap back without
guiding it. Otherwise, the magazine slider could become
damaged, and ther
or pinched
GSK 50 (see figures C1
– Press magazine lock 14 and a
zine 8 toward the rear to the stop.
– Clean and lubricate magazine rail 20 as require
– Insert a fitting nail strip 19.
If possible, the nail tip should to
20.
– Slide the nail strip in the magazine all the way to the
front.
– Insert the magazine until magazine lock 14 engage
again.
Refill the magazine when the15
can be seen halfway.
Operation
Actuation systems
The pneumatic too
tuations syst
– Single a
With this actuation system, the discharge lock-off 2
must first
fastener is not discharged unti10 is pulled.
Afterwards, further discing procedures can only be
actuated, when the trigger and the discharge lock
have first bee
– Co
With this actuation system, the trigger 10 must be
pulled first. A fastener is always discharged w
discharge lock-off 2 is firmly pr
piece while the trigger is pressed.
This enables a higher working speed to be achieve
The actuation system is set via the selector switch 9.
Starting Operation
Disconnect the air supply befor
any adjustments, changing accessories,
or placing the pneumatic tool aside. This
safety measure prevents accide
ing of the pneumatic tool.
Working with Single Actuation (see figure D)
– Press selector switch 9 inward and at the same time piv-
ot it to the bottom position until it engages.
The actuation system “single
actuation” is set.
– Release the selector switch 9 again.
– Firmly position the out13 or the rubber workpiece
protector 1 on the workpiece until discharge lock-off 2
is pressed i
– Afterwards, briefly press trigger 10 and rele
A staple (GTK 40) or a brad (GSK 50
– Allow the pneum
piece.
– For a completely lift the pneu-
matic tool f
the next desired location.
Working with Contact Actuation (see figure E)
– Press selector switch 9 i
ot it to the upper position until it engages.
The actuation system
“contact actuation” is
set.
– R9 again.
– Press an10.
– Firmly position the outlet 13 or the rubb
protector 1 on the workpiece unt2
is pressed in completely.
A staple (GTK 40) or a
– Abounce back from the work-
piece.
– F
matic tool from the workpiece and position
the next desired location.
– Miformly
by lifting it off and applying it again.
Each time when applying the pneumatic tool while the
discharge lock-off is p
brad (GSK 50) is discharged.
– Ant of staples (GTK 40) o
brads (GSK 50) have been driven in, release trigge10
again.
Working Ad
Disconnect the air supply before making
any adjustments, changing accessories,
or placing the pneumatic tool aside. This
safety measure preven
ing of the pneumatic
Check the proper function of the safety and actuation de-
vices, and the tight seating of all screws and nuts each time
before using.
Disconnect a defective or n
ic tool immediately from of the air supply and contact a
authorised se
Do not perform any inco
matic tool. Do not disassemble or block any components of
the pneumati
Do not carry out “emergency repairs” with unsuitable
means. Tto be maintained r
and properly (see “Mainte 16).
Avoid any weakening and damage whatsoever of the pneu-
matic to
– Imprinting or engraving,
– R
er,
– Guiding along templates manufact
e.g. steel
– D
– U
– A
Make sure to check whatever is below or behind your work-
piece. Do not shoot st(GTK 40) or brads (GSK 50) in-
to walls, ceilings or floors, when persons a
The fasteners can burst through the wor
someone.
Do not shoot a staple (GTK 40
ready driven-in fasteners. This c
deform, the fasteners coulcome jammed or the pneu-
matic to
When the pneumatic tool is used under cold a
ditions, the first staples (GTK 40) or br
driven in slo Once the pneumatic tool has
warmed up
regained.
Avoid blank shots in order to reduce the
striker.
For longer work breaks or after finishing work, d
the pneumatic tool from the air supply and empty the mag-
azine.
Emptying the Magazine
GTK 40
– Pull back the magazine slider 11
azine-slider lock 7 fully engages.
– R18.
Dr. Egbert Schneider
Senior Vice President
Engineering
Helmut Heinzelma
Head of Product Certification
PT/ETM9
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