Cordless Tool Kit has 2-bay charger for optimal uptime.
Press Release Summary:
Featuring 2 BLUECORE(TM) batteries, CPK40-18 is 18 V, 4-piece combo kit with 30 min dual-bay charger. Brute-Tough(TM) hammer drill/driver has carbide teeth and hammer on/off ring. Operating at speeds to 3,600 rpm, 6½ in. cordless circular saw features 50° bevel to cut 2 x 2 material as well as 45° positive stop. Reciprocating saw has dual-stroke function and variable speed trigger. Also included, 2-position pivoting head flashlight has adjustable focus beam and can stand upright.
Original Press Release:
New Bosch Four-Piece 18-Volt Cordless Combo Kit (CPK40-18) First to Feature BLUECORE(TM) Batteries and 30-minute Dual-bay Charger
Mt. Prospect, Ill. (October 12, 2005) - Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is proud to announce the availability of the new CPK40-18 four-piece 18-volt Cordless Combo Kit, the first to feature two BLUECORE(TM) batteries and a 30-minute dual-bay charger, boasting 50-percent more battery life and half the charge time. The new combination also features the widely successful cordless 18-volt Brute-Tough(TM) hammer drill/driver, 6-1/2-inch circular saw, reciprocating saw and flashlight. Backed by the industry's most reliable tool protection plan, PROVANTAGE(TM), professionals and serious users alike can be confident their tools will be ready when they need them.
Super-charged with two new BLUECORE batteries, users can expect 50-percent more battery life for the newest combo kit. Positioned between individual cells, BLUECORE cooling rods absorb and dissipate potentially damaging heat within the battery for extended cycle life - the number of charges each battery will hold. The addition of the new 30-minute dual-bay charger, which also utilizes a micro-processor to read the internal battery temperature and optimize the charging process, replaces the formerly standard one-hour single-bay charger. Now, users can charge two batteries simultaneously and in half the time. All BLUECORE batteries and 30-minute chargers are compatible with current and previous generation tools, batteries and chargers.
Professionals across all trades will recognize the highly popular Bosch Brute-Tough 18-volt cordless hammer drill/driver. Perfect for drilling in wood, metal, masonry and light concrete, the tool has proven itself over and over to survive the rigors of any jobsite. And now, Bosch improved the tool with new carbide teeth for extra holding power and a Hammer On/Off Ring, which easily turns the hammer function on and off without the need to change clutch settings. For the professional, time is always money.
The kit's 6-1/2-inch cordless circular saw offers unique capabilities, such as a 50-degree bevel to cut 2x2 material and a 45-degree positive stop for quick and accurate bevel adjustments at the most common cuts. At 3,600 RPM, the tool offers more than enough power for any professional in search of a solid cordless circular saw.
With its dual stroke function - 1-1/4-inch stroke for fast aggressive cuts and 3/4-inch stroke for plunge and precision cuts - the Bosch 18-volt reciprocating saw offers features engineered to maximize the tools use in any situation. Furthermore, tool-less blade change makes the process fast and easy, while a push-button foot adjustment allows professionals to utilize the entire blade or adapt the tool for various applications. And a variable speed trigger, which engages up to 2,300 strokes per minute, gives the user complete control over the tool.
Rounding out the kit is an 18-volt 2-position pivoting head flashlight. With an adjustable focus beam and the ability to stand upright for hands-free work, this component is always handy in dim working environments and comes with an extra bulb stored in the unit's handle.
Because Bosch stands behind its tools, those that purchase any Bosch cordless power tool can take advantage of PROVANTAGE, the industry's best service and support program. After purchasing a new Bosch cordless product, users either mail in the enclosed registration card, register online at www.boschtools.com or call 888-919-7272. Registering is absolutely free, affords users two-years of BLUECORE battery replacements in the event of a failure, one-year of tool replacement, the following two years of tool repairs free and a one-call resolution hotline. More information about the program and various tools included can be found online.
The Bosch CPK40-18 18-volt cordless combo kit featuring BLUECORE batteries and 30-minute dual-bay charging technology also comes complete with a soft-bag carrying case, large enough to fit other jobsite necessities.
About Bosch Power Tools and Accessories:
Bosch Power Tools and Accessories is one of the divisions within the $1 billion, 4,000 employee strong Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, which is the North American branch of the largest power tool and accessory manufacturer in the world, Robert Bosch GmbH. Bosch provides a complete line of corded and cordless power tools and accessories engineered to survive any jobsite and allow professionals to take control of their work. For more information, call toll free 877-BOSCH-99 (877-267-2499) or visit www.boschtools.com.
About Bosch North America:
In North America, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets power tools and accessories, automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial automation and mobile products, security technology, thermo-technology, packaging equipment and household appliances. Bosch employs nearly 23,000 associates in more than 80 primary and 20 associated facilities throughout the region with reported sales of $7.8 billion in 2004. For more information, visit www.boschus.com.
