No reverse on drill, can this cause problems?

[eskimo39]

I have been given a brand new Bosch GBH 4 DFE drill and noticed that it doesn't have a reverse gear. Does anyone else use this drill or one similar. A friend of mine was saying it could cause problems as if the bit got stuck in whatever I was drilling (wood, masonary etc) there would be no way to get it out.

Have I been given a duff un?

Thanks

 

[bugsy]

if you clear the hole as your drilling it should'nt be a problem, has it got a clutch

 

[eskimo39]

I think it will have, haven't used it yet but going by the size of the beast, if it doesn't it could be classed as a 'Lethal Weapon'

 

[Davey101]

Edit- ignore me, its not the drill I thought it was.
According to the manual, it doesnt appear to have reverse.

 

[leekemp85]

the makita core drill i use has no reverse, I've never had a problem as the clutch kicks in before it gets stuck