NINE DIY POWER TOOLS YOU CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT!

The 10.8 Lithium-Ion cordless system is every DIY-er's best friend. 

With the New Year often comes time for a home makeover. Many of us might be considering taking advantage of the rising property market by selling our houses and there are lots of options to improve our most valuable asset in 2014. Indeed, what better way to carry out those home renovations than with the 10.8 Lithium-Ion cordless system from Bosch, allowing a perfect finish to your DIY projects. From sanding to drilling, to cutting and hammering, the range boasts a plethora of DIY capabilities and is powered by ground-breaking Bosch Lithium-Ion technology. The nine innovative 10.8 LI system tools are a must-have for homes up and down the country this year, designed to tackle the most common and complex of tasks. 

Each tool is compatible with the same 10.8 Lithium-Ion battery, which can be used interchangeably across the range. The 10.8 LI system offers versatility and accuracy, delivering a professional finish and ensuring that both amateur and experienced DIY-ers can apply the tools intuitively to produce optimum results. From fixing broken furniture, to sanding down the garden gate, these tools will ensure no job is left untouched this year.

PSM 10.8 LI Multi-Sander: Effortless sanding with a professional finish!

Whether sanding window sills, removing varnish from tables or stripping paint from old furniture, the versatile PSM 10.8 LI cordless multi-sander is easy to use and delivers a professional smooth finish even in tight corners and close to surface edges.

Designed ergonomically, the PSM 10.8 LI is both lightweight and compact, and comes equipped with a two-piece sanding plate for optimum use and precise execution.

The PSM 10.8 LI retails at £89.99 and comes with a 1 hour charging station, 10.8V Lithium-Ion battery, three sanding sheets, adapter for vacuum cleaner and a carry case.

PSB 10.8 LI-2 Cordless Drill: Versatility meets compact design!

The PSB 10.8 LI-2 cordless hammer drill/driver is the ultimate tool for interior design and home improvement this year.

With two gears and twenty torque settings, the PSB 10.8 LI-2s versatility lends itself to drilling into wood and steel, alongside impact drilling into brick and masonry. It also tackles tasks such as building or modifying garden decking, assembling furniture or hanging a coat rack, allowing you to finally complete jobs that have been on the backburner for months.

Powerful and ergonomic, the PSB 10.8 LI-2 enables screw driving, drilling and hammer drilling to be carried out precisely and effortlessly. The lightweight PSB 10.8 LI-2 is the most compact hammer drill/driverin its category, and powered by Li-Ion technology, boasts the ability to secure up to 250 screws with just one battery charge.

The PSB 10.8 LI-2 retails at £99.99 and comes with a 1 hour charging station, a 10.8V Lithium-Ion battery and a double ended screw bit and a carry case.

PST 10.8 LI: The cutting wizard of the power tool market!

Benefitting from a lightweight compact design, the PST 10.8 LI cordless jigsaw is the ultimate tool for delivering precise, straight and short cuts across multiple materials found in the home including wood, plastic, metal and plasterboard. Whether customising furniture or simply creating something new for the home, the PST 10.8 LI will be your best friend this year.

The SDS system, which is compatible with all t-shank jigsaw blades, facilitates easy blade changes, ensuring that the PST 10.8 LI is both convenient and intuitive to use.

With an ergonomic handle and soft grip, the PST 10.8 LI is easy to control while sawing, and can be operated with just one hand, maximising ease-of-use and optimum mobility. Equipped with a variable speed trigger, the cutting speed is controlled by the fingertips for added precision, whilst the safety guard provides safe handling.

The PST 10.8 LI retails at £99.99 and comes with a 1 hour charging station, a 10.8V Lithium-Ion battery, a saw blade and a carry case

PMF 10.8 LI: The all-rounder with countless possibilities!

Tackling common DIY tasks such as sanding wood, scraping old paint, shortening door frames and removing grout can now be achieved with one single, but highly versatile, tool – the PMF 10.8 LI cordless all-rounder.

Operated by a safe oscillating principle for precise cutting and a professional finish, the PMF 10.8 LI is ergonomically designed for comfortable handling. Variable speed pre-selection ensures that the PMF 10.8 LI can be applied across a multitude of materials found in the home, whilst the Eco-Electronic characteristic guarantees up to 50 per cent more runtime. Its cordless feature allows it to be used in even the most hard to reach spaces.

Available from £99.99the PMF 10.8 LI comes with a segment saw blade, a plunge cut blade, a sanding sheet set, a sanding plate, an Allen key, a 1 hour charging station, a 10.8V Lithium-Ion battery and a carry case.

The cordless AHS 45-15 LI and AHS 35-15 LI: A revolutionary hedgecutter to makeover your garden!

Lightweight, cordless and powered by a 10.8 V lithium-ion battery, the AHS 35-15 LI and 45-15 LI hedgecutters are ideal for trimming different sized hedges. The 35 cm blade with 15 mm tooth spacing provides sharp, clean cutting on small – mid-sized hedges, whilst the 45 cm blade and 15 mm spacing can tackle taller hedges with precision and accuracy.

The unique Anti-Blocking System also reverses the blades when necessary, virtually eliminating stalling and allowing users to cut their hedges continuously.

The AHS 35-15 LI is priced from £84.99 and the AHS 45-15 LI is priced from £89.99, and are both available from selected retailers including B&Q and Amazon.

The 10.8 Lithium-Ion System

Also included in the range:

• The PLI 10.8 LI cordless torch – suitable for both DIY and leisure pursuits. Priced from £14.99.

• PSR 10.8 LI-2 cordless 2-speed drill / driver – the handiest tool in its class with the highest power. Priced from £99.99, the PSR 10.8 LI-2 comes with a 1 hour charging station, a 10.8V Lithium-Ion battery, a double ended screwdriver bit and a carry case.

• UNEO 10.8 LI-2 cordless rotary hammer – ideal for screw driving, drilling and hammer drilling. Priced from £119.99, this tool comes with a 1 hour charging station, a 10.8V Lithium-Ion battery, 4 drill bits and a carry case.

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Notes to Editors 

The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and roughly 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth.

Each year, Bosch spends around 4.2 billion euros for research and development, and applies for over 4,100 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group's products and services are designed to improve quality of life through solutions that are innovative and beneficial, as well as fascinating. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is “Invented for life.” The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.”

The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.

Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com and www.bosch-presse.com