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Operating modes
hammer drilling
drilling only
hammer drilling
drilling only
Specs
Impact energy1.7 J1.7 J
Number of thrusts4550 bpm4550 bpm
Rotation speed1400 rpm1400 rpm
Reversesliderslider
Motor locationhorizontalhorizontal
Chuck
Chuck type
SDS+
SDS+
Wood drilling max. 20 mm20 mm
Metal drilling max. 13 mm13 mm
Concrete drilling max. 18 mm18 mm
Features
Functions
safety clutch
brushless motor
LED light
 
 
LED light
General
Power sourcebatterybattery
Batteries in setno1
Battery platformBosch Professional 18 VBosch Professional 18 V
Battery voltage18 V18 V
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery capacity3 Ah
Compatible batteriesGBA 18, ProCORE 18GBA 18, ProCORE 18
Charging time35 min
Charge level indicator
Battery mountsliderslider
In box
additional handle
depth gauge
without charger
 
additional handle
depth gauge
 
case (bag)
Weight
2.7 kg /with battery/
2.6 kg
Added to E-Catalogjuly 2016july 2016

Functions

Soft start. A function that provides a smooth spin-up of the tool motor, with relatively little acceleration. This is achieved by limiting the starting current. Without such a limit, the current drawn by the motor at the time of starting can be quite high, causing the motor to start very abruptly, which increases the risk of letting go of the tool. In addition, current surges can lead to overloads in the network used for power. Soft start allows you to eliminate these phenomena to some extent. Note that it only applies to mains powered models.

Speed controller. Electronic limiter for the maximum speed of the tool attachment. This is implemented using a rotary switch on the tool body, turning it clockwise increases the maximum allowable speed, against — reduces it, which allows you to take into account the characteristics of the materials that need to be drilled or gouged.

Maintain momentum. The presence of an electronic adjustment system that automatically adjusts the rotation speed depending on the diameter of the working tool and the type of material. At the same time, the regulator maintains a constant speed regardless of the load — by changing the power supplied to the tool. Automatic adjustment increases the quality of processing and productivity, and also increases the life of both the working tool and the hammer itself, ensuring optimal operati...on.

Soft blow(economy mode). A special mode of operation in which the impact energy and rotational speed provided by the rotary hammer are reduced. This affects two things: firstly, the tool acts less intensively on the material being processed, and secondly, wear and energy consumption are reduced. The first feature will be relevant when processing fragile materials that can be damaged by too powerful chiselling; the second — when working with soft materials, which lend themselves well to even not very strong impact.

Anti-vibration system. The system for suppressing vibrations transmitted from the operating unit to the operator. Strong vibrations impair the accuracy of work, and also lead to rapid fatigue; vibration protection reduces these effects. It is used mainly in expensive professional models designed for long-term operation.

Safety clutch. Mechanical safety system that protects the hammer from breakage, and the operator from injury in case of jamming of the working tool in the material. When this happens in the drilling mode, the engine experiences critical loads that can very quickly disable it, and when chiseling, the hammer itself also starts to move, transmitting vibration to the operator’s hands. The safety clutch is set to a certain load level; when it is exceeded, it is destroyed, breaking the connection between the working tool and the perforator mechanisms.

Power button lock. The ability to block the power button in the off and/or on state. In the first case, the lock provides protection against accidental pressing, and can also play the role of child protection — the lock button is usually quite tight, and a curious little child will not be able to press it. The second option is useful if you need to work for a long time without a break, and it is inconvenient to keep the power button pressed all the time.

Brushless motor. The presence of a brushless (brushless) motor in an electric tool. Such motors are noticeably superior to traditional collector motors in terms of efficiency, which can significantly reduce energy consumption without sacrificing power; this is especially important for cordless tools (see "Power Source"), where this feature is predominantly found. In addition, brushless motors are quieter and produce virtually no sparks during operation, making them perfect for working in high fire hazard environments. Their main disadvantages are traditional — the complexity of the design and high price.

Backlight. The perforator has its own lamp that illuminates the work area. This feature is useful if there is little natural light, and there is no way to install artificial light — for example, when working in cramped conditions.

— Reverse. The reverse function allows you to rotate the working tool of the rotary hammer in the opposite direction. This can be useful, for example, to release a drill stuck in the material.

— Synchronization with a smartphone. The ability to connect the instrument to a smartphone or other gadget (such as a tablet) via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Such a connection is usually used to adjust operating parameters such as speed or torque; doing this through a mobile application is often more convenient than through the controls on the instrument itself. And some models with this function also allow you to set password access: the tool simply will not respond to the start button until the correct password is entered on the control gadget.

— Built-in bubble level. Built-in device to control the angle at which the tool is located to the horizon. As in ordinary levels, the role of the scale in such devices is played by a sealed flask with marks applied to it, containing a brightly coloured liquid and an air bubble. By the position of this bubble relative to the marks, the position of the entire tool is determined — namely, its correspondence to the vertical, horizontal, or pre-set tilt angle (the latter option, however, is almost never found in the built-in levels). At the same time, purely hand tools usually provide a single-axis level that reacts only to deviation from the horizontal forward or backward, and models with the ability to mount on a rack (see below) can also have a circular level that controls compliance with the vertical and determines deviations from it in any direction.

Carbon brush replacement indicator. The presence of a special indicator in the design of the perforator, signaling the need to replace the carbon brushes. Carbon brushes are located in the electric motor and are the most worn part of it, because. subject to constant friction during operation. When the brushes are worn beyond a critical level, the engine power drops, it starts to work intermittently, which can lead to unpleasant consequences up to tool breakage or even injury. And replacing the worn brushes themselves is much cheaper than changing the entire electric motor or even the entire tool.

Batteries in set

Most modern power tools use replaceable batteries, and then this paragraph indicates the number of such batteries. Such tools can be equipped with several batteries, usually 2 batteries( models with 1 battery are not widely used).

In addition, quite a few modern cordless tools come in a configuration colloquially known as a “carcass” — namely, no batteries at all. This option is relevant mainly for two cases: if the user wants to choose a power source separately, at his own discretion, or if such a source is already on the farm. Regarding the second option, it is worth noting that many large manufacturers use universal batteries suitable for different types of branded power tools. So a battery, for example, from a previously purchased jigsaw or grinder may well be compatible with a rotary hammer of the same company.

Battery type

The type of battery installed in the battery-powered tool (see "Power Source").

— Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium). The most "old" option found in modern power tools. It is distinguished by high reliability, resistance to temperature extremes and good charging speed even with high capacity (which is important, given the "voracity" of the power tool). The main disadvantage of this type of batteries can be called a pronounced "memory effect" — a decrease in battery capacity if it is set for charging without being completely discharged. In addition, Ni-Cd cells are considered environmentally unsafe. Nevertheless, they are still widely used in tools — not least due to their low cost with decent performance.

— Ni-Mh (nickel-metal hydride). Such batteries were created as a development of the nickel-cadmium batteries described above. Retaining all the main advantages of their predecessors, they are at the same time devoid of most of the shortcomings — in particular, they are practically not subject to the memory effect. Of the own shortcomings of this option, it is worth mentioning a slightly lower durability and higher cost than the original Ni-Cd.

— Li-Ion (lithium-ion). A type of battery originally developed for use in portable devices; however, with the development of Li-Ion technology, it has also been used in power tools. The main advantage of such batteries in this case can be called a high capacity with small dimensions and weight. It is also worth noting...that they are not subject to the memory effect and are able to charge quite quickly. On the other hand, this option is not without its drawbacks — this is, first of all, sensitivity to too low or elevated temperatures, as well as a high price.

Battery capacity

The capacity of the battery that the tool is equipped with the appropriate type of power supply (see "Power Source").

Capacity is essentially the amount of energy a battery can store. The more powerful the device, the more energy it needs to work and the higher the battery capacity should be so that it does not have to be charged too often. At the same time, capacious batteries have a large weight and dimensions, which significantly affects the convenience of work. Therefore, the power of the cordless tool is relatively low — otherwise, too bulky batteries would have to be used.

To some extent, this parameter also determines the time that the tool is able to work without recharging. However, taking into account the fact that different models can differ markedly in power consumption, it makes sense to compare battery properties only with tools with very similar characteristics — and even then very approximately.

Note that the same tool can work with batteries of different capacities — it is enough that they are compatible in terms of connectors and operating voltage.

Charging time

The time required to fully charge the battery used in the tool using the standard charger.

For information on cordless tools in general, see “Power Source.” And charging time data allows you to estimate how you will have to organize your working hours and how long breaks you will need to charge your batteries. However, the specific meaning of this parameter also depends on the number of batteries included. Let us remind you that there are often several of them at once (see “Included battery”), and while one battery is working, the others can be charged. This allows you to reduce breaks to a minimum, or even do without them completely. But if there is only one battery, breaks for charging will inevitably be required in full, and rotary hammers with fast battery charging will be very useful.

Charge level indicator

An indicator that indicates the battery level in the corresponding tool (see "Power supply"). This is advantageously achieved by means of an LED "light" which provides the simplest signals by changing colour and/or flashing frequency.

In box

- Additional handle. The puncher has an additional front handle, usually located at the base of the cartridge. This handle can be non-removable or removable, rigidly fixed or movable. Holding with two hands for two handles is much more convenient than for one and the body, because. allows you to optimally distribute the load on the hands; this is especially important for long-term work and the processing of "heavy" materials.

- Depth stop. A device that allows you to make recesses of a strictly defined depth at once, without constant measurements and without the risk of drilling deeper than necessary. It usually looks like a rod attached to the body of the puncher parallel to the working tool. In use, this rod extends to such a length that when the desired depth is reached, it rests on the surface of the material being processed, preventing the drill from moving further.

- Chisel. Complete nozzle for impact work with a perforator in the manner of chasing, leveling hard surfaces, beating tiles, bricks, concrete, etc. For different tasks, various types of chisels are produced - flat, spade, groove, crushing peaks with a sharp tip.

Bur. The presence of a drill in the delivery set of a tool designed for processing various hard materials due to drilling with impact. The purchase of such a set eliminates the need...to look for a drill separately, however, the characteristics of the complete nozzle must be clarified before purchase, because. they may not meet the requirements of the buyer.

- Charger. The presence of a charging unit in the configuration allows you to charge the batteries. Accordingly, for models with batteries, this accessory is necessary to power the battery. However, there are models without a charger. And punchers with it may differ in the model of the charger, the name of which will allow you to learn more about its characteristics and, if necessary or as needed (breakdown), buy a similar one.

- Case included. The presence of a special case in the delivery set, which facilitates storage and transportation: it provides protection against shocks and adverse conditions (moisture, frost), is equipped with a special carrying handle, in addition, along with the punch itself, a set of working tools can be placed in the case, replaceable cartridges, etc.

- Dust collector. The presence of a special dust collector in the delivery set of the perforator. As the name implies, it is designed to collect the dust generated during operation, which can otherwise create a significant inconvenience. Usually looks like a bag or container attached to the body; can be either replaceable (thrown away with the collected garbage) or permanent. The dust collector slightly increases the weight and dimensions of the puncher, however, if necessary, it can be removed.

Weight

The weight of a fully assembled rotary hammer (in the case of battery power, with a standard battery installed). Unlike many other types of equipment, in the case of rotary hammers, light weight is far from always an advantage. So, heavy models are better suited for professional use — they are less prone to vibrations and, usually, are stronger, which is important when working with difficult-to-cut materials for a long time. But for small, simple works of short duration, a lot of weight is not required, and in this case, light models are useful, which do not require significant effort to hold on weight.
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