Bosch GAA18V-24 Operating/Safety Instructions

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GAA18V-24

Operating/Safety Instructions Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité

Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad

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Safety Symbols

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual

and pay attention to these symbols.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.

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PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing and us e co mm on sense when usi ng the portable power adapter. Do not use while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of

inattention may result in serious personal injury.

Do not expose portable power adapter to rain or wet co nd it ions. P ortable po we r

adapter is not waterproof. Water will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not use portable power adapter with uninterrupted power sources (e.g. 12VDC automotive outlets, automotive charger.

Use of uninterrupt ed power sources may cr ea te a ris k of por table p ower ada pt er malfunctions, injury and fire.

Do not plug power source to USB port or heating element power port on the portable power adapter. The portable power adapter is not designed as a charger to charge the battery pa ck. Charging the batter y p ack

through the portable power adapter create a risk of injury and fire.

PRODUCT USE AND CARE Di sc onnec t the ba tt ery pack f rom th e portable power adapter when not in use.

Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of injury.

Store out of reach of children and do not al lo w per so ns unfamili ar with the se instructions to use portable power adapter.

Portable power adapter misuse can result in personal injury and property damage hazards.

Periodically check portable power adapter for wear and damage to parts. If damage or

ex ce ssive w ear is disco vered, hav e the portable power adapter repaired before use.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable

for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the

battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the

battery may cause irritation or burns.

If batte ry r elease ta bs a re cra cked o r otherwise damaged, do not insert into tool.

Battery can fall out during operation.

SERVICE Have your portable power adapter serviced by a qualified Bosch repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will

ensure that the safety of the portable power adapter is maintained.

GENERAL PRODUCT SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings

and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING

SAFETY RULES FOR PORTABLE POWER ADAPTER

Use only with bosch recommended battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may

create a risk of jacket malfunctions, injury and fire.

Disconnect battery when not in use or when battery is moist or wet. Moisture could

damage the battery pack and create a risk of fire.

Disconnect and remove battery pack and portable power adapter from Bosch heated jacket pocket before washing. Wetting of the

battery pack and portable power adapter can result in product damage, injury or fire.

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Symbols

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them

and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Symbol Designation / Explanation

V Volts (voltage)

A Amperes (current)

Hz Hertz (frequency, cycles per second)

W Watt (power)

kg Kilograms (weight)

min Minutes (time)

s Seconds (time)

⌀

Diameter (size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.)

No load speed (rotational speed at no load)

n Rated speed (maximum attainable speed)

.../min

Revolutions or reciprocation per minute (revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc. per minute)

0 Off position (zero speed, zero torque...)

1, 2, 3, ...

I, II, III,

Selector settings (speed, torque or position settings. Higher number means greater speed)

Infinitely variable selector with off (speed is increasing from 0 setting)

Arrow (action in the direction of arrow)

Alternating current (type or a characteristic of current)

Direct current (type or a characteristic of current)

Alternating or direct current (type or a characteristic of current)

Class II construction (designates double insulated construction tools)

Earthing terminal (grounding terminal)

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Symbols (continued)

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them

and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Symbol Designation / Explanation

Designates Li-ion battery recycling program

Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling program

Alerts user to read manual

Alerts user to wear eye protection

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this component is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards.

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INSERTING AND RELEASING

BATTERY PACK

For use only with Bosch re comme nd ed b atter ies.

Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of jacket malfunctions, injury and fire.

To insert battery, align battery and slide battery pack into portable power adapter until it locks into position (an audible click sound is an indication that the battery is locked) (Fig. 2). Do not force.

To remove the battery pack, press the battery pack release button and slide the battery pack completely off of the portable power adapter.

Assembly

Model number: GAA18V-24 Voltage rating: 18V

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Functional Description and Specifications

The portable power adapter is intended for using a Bosch 18 V lithium-ion battery as the voltage source. With the portable power adapter a maximum of two USB devices and one heating element for the Bosch heating jacket can be powered simultaneously.

FIG. 1

Battery Packs/Chargers

Please refer to the Charger Manual included with your tool.

NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.

FIG. 2

BATTERY PACK

RELEASE

BUTTON

BELT CLIP

BOSCH 18V BATTERY

(not included)

PORTABLE POWER

ADAPTER

USB PORT

ON BUTTON

HEATED JACKET

POWER PORT

USB PORT

PORTABLE POWER

ADAPTER

WARNING

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Operating Instructions

CHARGING EXTERNAL USB DEVICES

(SEE FIGURE 3)

You can use the USB ports on the portable p

owe r adap t er t o inc r ease the b a tte r y runtime of v arious battery-operated U SB devices, e.g. mobile phone, MP3 player or tablet PC.

Ensure that your external USB device can be charged using the USB port on the portable power adapter.

Do not connect any device

that is not compatible with 5VDC, 2.4A power source to the USB port on the portable power adapter. Charging of

non-compatible devices may create a risk of portable power adapter malfunction.

1.Plu g the ch a rgi n g cab le of your U SB

device into the USB port on the portable power adapter.

2.Pre ss the On but ton for a ctiv ati o n of

portable power adapter. The On button lights up.

If no charger cable is connected, the USB ports are automatically di sabled after 3 0 seconds. The On button light goes out.

The USB ports are disabled automatically to save power when no power is being used from the USB port.

CONNECTING THE HEATED JACKET

POWER CABLE (SEE FIGURE 4)

Con n ect onl y Bo sch

hea t ed jac k et hea t ing ele m ent po w er cab l e to the hea ting element power port of the portable power adapter. Connecting any other device may

create a risk of fire or personal injury.

1.Plug the heated jacket power cable into the

heated jacket power port of the portable power adapter.

2.Pre ss the On but ton for a ctiv ati o n of

portable power adapter. The On button lights.

3.Press t he power button and heat l evel

controller of the heated jacket once for each heat level.

4.Slide the portable power adapter into the

pocket provided in the garment or hang the portable power adapter on your belt using the belt clip.

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

WARNING

HEATED JACKET

POWER CABLE

WARNING

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Troubleshooting

Problem Corrective Measure

External USB device cannot be charged using the USB port.

Check that the battery pack is charged.

Connect the charging cable of the external USB device to the USB port on the portable power adapter. Activate the portable power adapter by pressing On button.

Check that your device does not require any more than the following...

a) when one USB port is used:

5V DC, 2.4 Amp Maximum Output

b) when two USB ports are used:

5V DC, 1.2 Amp Maximum Output

Unfortunately, not all devices can be tested for compatibility and your device may not be compatible.

Heated jacket heating element does not heat up.

Check that the battery pack is charged.

Connect the cable of the heated jacket to the port on the porta ble p ower adapter. Activate the portab le power adapter by pressing On button.

To reduce the risk of injury,

always unplug the portable power adapter and remove the battery pack before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the battery pack or portable power adapter. Contact a Bosch service facility for all repairs.

Keep the portable power adapter, battery and charger clean at all times.

Do not im mers e th e porta b le pow e r adapter, battery and charger into water or other fluids.

Wipe off debris using a moist and soft cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.

The battery is not serviceable and should be r epa ire d by a n aut hor ize d service center.

WARNING

Maintenance

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