GSR 18V-55 drill
The GSR 18V-55 is a cordless drill manufactured by Bosch as part of the Bosch Professional product line.
The machine has a brushless electric motor that is powered by a 18 volt battery.
According to Bosch this machine is a powerful entry level drill driver suited for professional use.
On Bosch UK's website the description mentions a maximum RPM of 1750 but the specifications on the same page and user manual state 1800.
Exterior
The machine has dark blue plastic housing with black rubberized parts and red accents.
On the bottom of the handle a 18 volt battery attaches by sliding in from the front.
A plastic bit holder for four bits and a metal belt clip can be attached on the left and right side. Above the battery is a white LED that illuminates the working area.
On front of the handle is a red trigger switch. Above it is a red push button to reverse the direction of rotation on each side.
On top of the housing is a red gear selector switch.
At the front is a black clutch setting ring with 20 settings plus a drill setting that disables the clutch. At the front is a black metal chuck with a maximum opening of 13 mm.
Operation
The machine works as a standard drill. It is activated by pressing the variable speed trigger switch. The push button above it can be used to reverse the turning direction or as a trigger lock when the button is centered.
The resistance of the clutch is adjusted with the ring behind the chuck.
The gear can be selected with the sliding switch on top of the body.
Variants
- GSB 18V-55 with hammer mode