Tools / Power Tools
Bosch GKH 18V-50 Hydraulic Cordless Cable Cutter User Manual
Quick guide for the Bosch GKH 18V-50 hydraulic cordless cable cutter. Includes safety instructions, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Table of contents
Quick guide from the manual
The Bosch GKH 18V-50 is a hydraulic cordless cable cutter designed for cutting multi-wire and fine-wire aluminum and copper cables without steel reinforcement. This tool is intended for professional use by trained personnel over 16 years of age.
Safety instructions
- Personal safety: Always wear safety goggles. Never reach into the tool head area unless a safe operational stop is ensured (fully open head and battery removed).
- Operation: Operate the tool only by hand. It is prohibited to use the tool in a fixed position or clamped in a device.
- Electrical safety: The tool is not suitable for working on live parts. Ensure no live parts are in the work area before starting.
- Battery safety: Protect the battery from heat, fire, moisture, and water. Do not use damaged or modified batteries.
Operation
Cutting process:
- Insert the battery into the tool just before starting the cut.
- Press and hold the on/off button (10) to start the cutting process. The worklight (8) will turn on.
- Once the tool detects a complete cut, the blades (1) will open and the motor will switch off automatically.
- Release the on/off button.
Manual stop: If the cutting process needs to be stopped prematurely, release the on/off button. If the blades do not open automatically, press and hold the reset button (3) until they are fully open.
Maintenance and cleaning
- Remove the battery before any work on the tool (maintenance, tool change, etc.).
- Keep the tool and ventilation slots clean.
- The tool requires maintenance after 20,000 work cycles or at least every 4 years.
- If the status indicator (4) lights up yellow continuously, the maintenance interval has been exceeded. Send the tool to an authorized Bosch service center.
- Do not sharpen blunt blades (1) yourself; send the tool to an authorized service center.
Status indicators
The status indicator (4) provides feedback on the tool's condition. A green light indicates readiness or a successful cut. A yellow light indicates an upcoming or exceeded maintenance interval. A red light indicates a fault, such as a weak battery, temperature issues, or an incomplete cut.
Manufacturer information
Bosch
Practical help
Common problems
Status indicator (4) lights up red (3s) after inserting battery
Battery is too weak (charge/replace) or battery/tool is outside operating temperature range (allow to reach correct temperature).
Status indicator (4) lights up red (3s) during/after operation
Incomplete cut or internal fault. Restart the process, remove and reinsert the battery, or allow the tool to adjust to ambient temperature.
Status indicator (4) lights up yellow continuously
Maintenance interval of 20,000 work cycles exceeded. Send the tool to an authorized Bosch service center.
Before use
- Ensure blades (1) are clean and free of visible defects.
- Check that the battery is fully charged.
- Ensure the work area is free of live parts.
- Verify that the tool head is visible and no limbs are in the danger zone.
Specs in practice
- Max. system pressing force
- 50 kN, the maximum force applied by the hydraulic system for cutting.
- Max. cable cutting diameter
- 40 mm, the maximum diameter of cable the tool is designed to cut.
- Cutting head turning range
- 360 degrees, allowing for flexible positioning during operation.
Model compatibility
- Compatible with Bosch 18V battery system (GBA 18V, ProCORE18V, etc.).
- Requires Bosch Read-Out Software for detailed work result analysis via USB.
Manual page author
David Miller
Documentation analyst
Organizes user manual content into clear summaries, with attention to model details, product context, and everyday usability.