Measuring Tool Power Supply
The measuring tool can be operated either with conventional non-rechargeable batteries or with a Bosch lithium-ion battery.
- Use only the chargers listed in the technical data. Only these chargers are matched to the lithium-ion battery of your measuring tool.
Note: Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are supplied partially charged according to international transport regulations. To ensure full rechargeable battery capacity, fully charge the rechargeable battery before using your tool for the first time.
To insert the charged battery (15), slide it into the battery bay (10) until you feel it engage.
To remove the battery (15), press the release buttons (13) and pull it out of the battery bay (10). Do not use force to do this.
It is recommended that you use alkaline manganese batteries to operate the measuring tool.
The batteries are inserted into the battery adapter.
- The battery adapter is intended only for use in designated Bosch measuring tools and must not be used with power tools.
To insert the batteries, slide the cover (11) of the battery adapter into the battery bay (10). Place the batteries into the cover as per the illustration on the sealing cap (14). Slide the sealing cap over the cover until you feel it click into place.
To remove the batteries (12), press the release buttons (13) of the sealing cap (14) and pull off the sealing cap. Make sure that the batteries do not fall out. To do this, hold the measuring tool with the battery bay (10) facing upward. Remove the batteries. To remove the cover (11) from inside the battery bay, reach into the cover and pull it out of the measuring tool, applying light pressure to the side wall as you do so.
Always replace all the batteries at the same time. Only use batteries from the same manufacturer and which have the same capacity.
- Take the batteries out of the measuring tool when you are not using it for a prolonged period of time. The batteries can corrode and self-discharge during prolonged storage in the measuring tool.
The battery charge indicator (2) shows the state of charge of the battery/batteries:
LED | State of charge |
|---|---|
Green continuous light | 100–75 % |
Yellow continuous light | 75–35 % |
Red continuous light | 35–10 % |
No light |
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If the rechargeable battery or non-rechargeable batteries are running low, the laser lines will gradually become dimmer.
Immediately replace a faulty rechargeable battery or any empty batteries.
The measuring tool is fitted with a coin cell (21) so that date and time can be saved for the CAL guard function without having a battery pack or batteries inserted.
In order to change the coin cell, remove the battery pack or the entire battery adapter.
Pull the coin cell holder (22) out of the coin cell port (23). Remove the empty coin cell (21) and insert a new coin cell. Ensure that the polarity is correct according to the illustration on the coin cell holder (the positive terminal of the coin cell must be facing upwards).
With the coin cell fitted, slide the coin cell holder (22) into the port (23). Ensure that the coin cell holder is inserted correctly and fully, as otherwise protection from dust and splashes is no longer guaranteed.
When using for the first time, remove the protective film from the coin cell (21). To do this, follow the same steps as when changing the coin cell.