Drill/Driver is powered by lithium-ion battery technology.
Press Release Summary:
Featuring 90° articulating head, cordless LITHEON(TM) 10.8 V I-Driver (PS10) has 5 detent settings and 3.5 in. head length. It can drive one hundred 3 in. screws per charge and is capable of drilling ½ in. dia holes. Head can be adjusted to work between studs, behind fixtures, near pipes, or next to ductwork. Two-finger variable speed trigger offers control over 600 rpm and over 80 in.-lb of torque. Tool comes with 2 batteries, 30-min charger, carrying case, and 2 bits, tool's
Original Press Release:
First Ultra-Compact Drill/Driver with 90-Degree Articulating Head
Mt. Prospect, Ill. -The new LITHEON(TM) 10.8-volt I-Driver (PS10), from Bosch Power Tools and Accessories, is the first professional cordless ultra-compact drill/driver with a five-position 90-degree articulating head to access the tightest work spaces and accomplish the majority of everyday drill/driving tasks. Combine category best power-to-weight ratio with unmatched versatility and the I-Driver is the perfect complement to larger drill/drivers for carpenters, electricians, HVAC contractors, plumbers and more. The I-Driver is powered by LITHEON, the industry's most advanced lithium-ion battery technology.
From top to bottom, the I-Driver offers a myriad of high-performance professional features. The first tool of its kind to feature a full 90-degree articulating head, the I-Driver has 5 detent settings and a total head length of only 3.5-inches, an impressive three times shorter than any stick driver or other compact drill/driver. Also, 33-percent more productive, the I-Driver can drive 100 3-inch screws per charge and is capable of drilling ½-inch diameter holes. Combine its productivity with multi-position capability, and the tool is perfect for accessing tight work areas, as well as accomplishing everyday driving and drilling applications on the job. Users simply adjust the head with the click of a button to the most comfortable and efficient position to work between studs, behind fixtures, near pipes, next to ductwork and more. A Clic-change(TM) bit holder also makes ¼-inch hex shank bits quick and easy to switch out.
The tool's two-finger variable speed trigger offers maximum control over 600 RPM and over 80-inch/lbs. of torque. A 7+1 electronic clutch system enhances precision with seven drive and one drill setting. Additional features include a soft-grip body for better comfort throughout the day and a specially designed hangar hook for tool storage.
While larger more powerful tools are the focus of most manufacturers, Bosch directed its efforts toward both ends of the voltage spectrum, expanding LITHEON, the most advanced lithium-ion battery technology, into two distinct task-specific platforms - 10.8 and 36 -volts. For tools such as the I-Driver, only the power, runtime and weight benefits inherent within lithium-ion could bring the versatility, impressive power and unique design of the tool to a reality.
The Bosch PS10 LITHEON 10.8-volt I-Driver comes complete with two batteries, 30-minute charger, soft carrying case and two bits. All LITHEON tools and batteries are also covered under the industry's most reliable protection plan ever offered, PROVANTAGE. Registering is absolutely free and affords users one-year of tool and two-years of battery replacements in the event of failure and three years of free tool repairs. After purchasing a new Bosch cordless product, users either mail in the enclosed registration card, register online at www.boschprovantage.com or call 888-919-7272. More information about the program and various tools included can be found online.
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.bosch.us.
First unveiled at industry tradeshows earlier in the year, the I-Driver(TM) will hit industrial and retail distribution shelves beginning in early June 2006.
Bosch is the only manufacturer to offer lithium-ion power tools at both ends of the voltage spectrum, the heavy-duty super powerful 36-volts and the ultra-compact power at 10.8-volts. The I-Driver is the perfect complement to any larger drill/driver for accessing hard-to-reach areas others cannot. And with the power to drive 100 3-inch screws per charge, it is easy to see why the tool has received such a great response. The tool will retail for $149.99.
Tools will be available for editorial review and I encourage you to explore this new unique technology. Please also feel free to contact me with any questions you may have concerning lithium-ion technology or Bosch LITHEON
Jason Feldner
PR Manager
Bosch Power Tools and Accessories
224-232-2737
