GBH 36 V-LI Plus cordless rotary hammer

The GBH 36 V-LI Plus is a cordless rotary hammer manufactured by Bosch as part of the Bosch Professional product line.

The machine has a brushed electric motor powered by a 36 volt battery.

In North America this machine has the model identifier RH328VC-36K with the name 36V SDS-plus Bulldog 1-1/8" Rotary Hammer.

An optional dust extraction kit that connects the auxiliary handle and a a vacuum cleaner is available for this machine.

Exterior

The machine has a blue plastic body with black parts and the controls have red accents. The machine has a D-shaped handle placed behind the motor. It is connected through a flexible joint to reduce vibrations being transferred from the machine body to the handle.

Above the handle is a red switch to reverse the turning direction. On front of the handle is a large red trigger switch that can be pressed down with two fingers.

The battery is inserted from behind and is placed under the handle on the bottom of the machine. At the front is a white LED that is angled upwards to illuminate the working area.

Above that is the motor housing with various ventilation holes on the sides and the Bosch logo and model name.

Towards the top on the front is a  black gearbox with a mode dial on the left side to select the work mode. In front of that is a collar with an auxiliary handle and a depth gauge.

At the very front is an SDS Plus chuck in which drills or chisels are inserted.

Variants

• GBH VF-LI Plus - same specifications according to manual. Slightly heavier. The F in the model name usually indicates that the chuck is detachable and a regular clamping drill chuck can be attached.