Bosch GLI18V-1200C Owner's Manual

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Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes d’utilisation/de sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all safety warnings and all instructions in this manual and in the
battery charger manual. 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

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 indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Ke ep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

Do not allow children to use the cordless
area light. It is intended for professional
use. Children can unintentionally blind

themselves or other persons.

Do not operate area lights in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Area

lights create heat and sparks, which may
ignite the dust or fumes.

Do not expose area lights to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering an area light

will increase the risk of electric shock or
fire.

After the automatic shut-off of the
cordless area light, do not continue to
press the On/Off button. The battery

could become damaged.

Do not direct the light beam at persons or
animals and do not stare into the light
beam yourself (not even from a distance).

Do not turn on/off the light without line of
sight to the light. Operator working near

the light may be startled by the sudden
bright light (turn light on) or left out in the
dark (turn light off). Turning light on/off
when there is operator near the light can

cause personal injury or property damage.

Do not cover the lamp head while
operating the cordless area light. The

lamp head heats up during operation and
can cause burns or fire when the heat
accumulates.

Do not use the cordless area light in road
traffic. The cordless area light is not

approved for illumination in road traffic.

Remove the battery from the cordless
area light before any work on the
cordless area light itself (e.g. assembling,
maintenance, cleaning, etc.), as well as
when transporting and storing.

Do not position the lighted area light
head on or near flammable or
combustible materials. The lens gets hot

during use.

Do not touch the lens while the area light
is in operation. Touchi ng h ot l ens

increases the risk of personal injury.

Do not splash the lens of lighted area
light with liquids. Hot lens may shatter

when cooler liquids are contacted.
The area light is ruggedly constructed. It

should, however, be handled with care.

Use only original Bosch accessories.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,

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SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

cl ean and free from oil and gre ase.

Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do
not allow for safe handling and control of
the tool in unexpected situations.

Recharge only with Bosch chargers listed
in the battery/charger list. A charger that

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

Use the battery only in conjunction with
your Bosch product. This measure alone

protects the battery against dangerous
overload.

Use only Bosch BAT612 or the batteries
listed in the battery/charger list. When

using other batteries, e. g. imitations,
reconditioned batteries or other brands,
there is danger of injury as well as property
damage through exploding batteries.

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

Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.

The battery can be damaged by pointed
objects such as nails or screwdrivers or
by force applied externally. An internal

short circuit can occur and the battery can
burn, smoke, explode or overheat.

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.

Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
dam a g e d or modified. Dam a g e d or

mod i fi e d bat t e r ies ma y exhib i t
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.

Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature. Exposure

to fire or temperature above 265 °F may
cause explosion.

Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or tool
outside the temperature range specified
in the instructions. Charging improperly

or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the ba ttery and
increase the risk of fire.

Check the charge level at least once a
month, especially if used for emergency
purposes. If the light seems dimmer,

recharge the battery pack.

 User-Maintenance Instruction

All repairs, electrical or

me chanic al, shoul d b e
att e m p ted o n l y by t rained r e pairmen.
Contact the nearest Bosch Factory Service
Center, Authorized Service Station or other
competent repair service.

Never service damaged battery packs.

Service of battery packs should only be
pe rformed by the manu factur er or
authorized service providers.

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The manufacturer is not responsible for
radio interference caused by unauthorized
mo dificatio ns to this equ ipment. Such
mod i f i cations coul d v o i d t he user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rul es. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1) This devic e ma y not cause harmfu l
interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

NOTE! This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to
pr o vide reas onable prot ection aga inst
har m f u l i nterferen c e i n a resident i a l
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with
the inst r u c tions, m a y ca u s e ha r m ful
in terferenc e to rad io commu nica tions .
How e v e r, there is no guarant e e t hat
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encour a g e d to try to correct t h e

interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Incr e ase t he s e parati o n be t ween the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult th e d ealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.

“Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals:
The wireless device is a radio transmitter
and receive r . It is desi g n ed and
manufactured not to exceed the emission
limit for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
ene r g y set by the Min i s t ry of He a lth
(Canada), Safety Code 6. These limits are
par t of compreh e n sive g uidelin e s and
established permitted levels of RF energy
for the general population.

These guidelines are based on the safety
standards previously set by international
standard bodies. These standards include a
sub s tantial safet y margi n desi g ned t o
assure the safety of all persons, regardless
of age and health.

This device and its antenna must not be co­located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

FCC Caution

This device complies with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference,

and

(2) this dev i c e must ac c e pt any

interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the
device.

Industry Canada

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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)

Ah Amp hour (measurement of battery capacity)

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.)

n



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)

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

, , , ...

I, II, III,

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

0

Infinitely variable selector with off (speed is increasing from  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)

I

MPORTANT: 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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Functional Description and Specifications

Bluetooth

®

Connected Cordless Area Light

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

Battery Packs/Chargers

Please refer to the battery/charger list, included with your tool.

Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any assembly,
ad j ustm e nts or cha n ging acc e ssor ies. Suc h pr e vent ive safe ty

measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

1

324

56

1 Lamp head
2 On/off button
3 Carrying handle with

notches for hanging up

4 1/4"-11 tripod mount
5 Battery cover
6 Battery cover latch

7 Battery release button*
8 Battery* **
9 Battery compartment*
10 Button cell*
11 Button cell lid*
12 Screw*

13 Gasket*

* Not Shown. See further

in these operating
instructions.

** Available separately

FIG. 1

Model number GLI18V-1200C
Voltage rating

18V
Bluetooth® range 100 feet max.
Allowed ambient temperature:

– during charging

– during operation

– during storage

32…113 °F (0…+45 °C)

-4…122 °F (-20…+50 °C)

32…122 °F (0…+50 °C)

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 Inserting and Releasing

Battery Pack

Use o nly Bo s c h

BAT612 or batteries

listed in the battery/charger list. Using

other types of batteries m ay r esult in
personal injury or property damage.

Rel e a s e the locki n g latch 6 of the
battery cover 5 and flip the cover 5 open
(Fig. 2).

To remove the battery pack 8, press the
battery pack release button 7 and slide
the battery pack completely out of area
light housing.

To insert battery pack 8, align battery
pack and slide it into area light housing
until it locks into position (an audible
click sound is an indication that the
battery pack is locked). Do not force.

Ensure that the rubber gasket 13 is in
correct position when closing cover.
Otherwise, protection against dust and
splash water cannot be guaranteed.

 Button Cell Activation /

Replacement

To enable the communication of this
cordless area light in the off state to a
mobile terminal/device, the button cell
battery 10 needs to be activated.

To activate the included button cell 10:

A. Release the locking latch 6 of the

battery cover and flip the cover 5
open (Fig. 2).

B. If the battery pack 8 is inserted,

remove it.

C. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver,

loosen the screw 12 of the battery
lid and remove the button cell lid

11.
D. Remove the protective film.
E. Insert the button cell 10. Make sure

that the positive pole + is pointing
outside. Use only Lit hium 3V

CR2032 button cell battery.

F. Re-attach the button cell lid 11.
G. Close battery cover. Make sure that

the rubber gasket 13 is in correct
position when closi ng cover .
Otherwise, protection against dust
and splash water cann ot be
guaranteed.

When replacing a button cell, follow
steps A–C and E–G

The ‘Bosch ToolBox’ app d isplays a
warning before the button cell runs out
of energy.

Che m i c al Bur n

Haz a r d . Kee p

ba tter ies awa y f rom chi ldre n. This

product contains a lithium button/coin
cell battery. If a new or used lithium

Assembly

8

910

11

7

12

6 5 13

FIG. 2

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Assembly

button/coin cell battery is swallowed or
enters the body, it can cause severe
internal burns and can lead to death in
as little as 2 hours. Always completely
secure the battery compartment. If the
battery compartment does not close

sec u r e ly, stop using the product ,
remove the batteries, and keep it away
from children. If you think batteries
might have been swallowed or placed
ins i d e any part of the body, se e k
immediate medical attention.

Operating Instructions

 Protection Against Deep

Discharging

The lithium ion battery is protected
aga i n s t d e e p di s c harging by the
“E lectronic Cell P rote ction (ECP)”.
When the battery is empty, the cordless
area light is switched off by means of a
protective circuit.

 Turning the Area Light On

To turn the area light ON, press the
On/ O f f button 2. T o increase t h e
brightness, press the On/Off button a
second time. To turn area light OFF,
press the On/Off switch a third time
(Fig. 1).

 Temperature Dependent

Overload Protection

In order to protect both the user as well
as the area light, the area light switches
off if the heat sink temperature reaches
140°F (60°C). Allow the cordless area
light to cool down, then switch the
cordless area light on again.

Do not continue to

pre s s t he On/Off
switch after the cordless area light has
been automatically switched off. The

battery can be damaged.

 Low Battery Warning

Shortly before the cordless area light
switches off because of a low battery, it
wil l f lash 3 ti m e s and shin e w ith
reduced brightness.

 Adjusting the Brightness

Pressing the On/Off button 2 will turn
on the area light to the low brightness
setting. Pressing the button again will
turn the area light to the high brightness
setting.

 Run Time

The run time will depend on the Bosch
bat t e r y pac k capac i t y and the
brightness setting of the area light. The
run time on the high brightness setting
will be 80 minutes per Ah of the battery
pack.

 Fastening to the tripod

You can use the tripod mount to screw
the cordless area light onto a tripod.

Tighten the 1/4" screw. Ensure that the
tripod has a firm footing.

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Connectivity

The cordless area light is equipped with
a Bluetooth® module, which enables
data transmission via radio technology
to certain mobile terminals/devices with
a B l u etooth® i n t erface (e.g.,
smartphones, tablets).

To operate the cordless area light via
Blu e t o oth® you need the Bosch
application (app ) “ Bosch Toolbox” .
Download the app from the respective
app stores (Apple App Store, Google
Play Store).

Do not tur n on/off the

light without line of sight

to the light. Operator working near the light

may be startled by the sudden bright light
(turn light on) or left out in the dark (turn light
of f ) . Tur n ing l i ght o n /off when t h ere i s
operator near the light can cause personal
injury or property damage.

Note: Once the timer or interval setting has
been reached, the light will flash 5 times and
then turn off in approximately 60 seconds.

 Using ‘Bosch Toolbox’ app

From the app menu, choose “My tools”.
Your mobile terminal/device displays all
necessary steps to connect the cordless
area light.

After pairing your light with a mobile
device you can adjust certain functions
or check the status of the light using
Bosch Toolbox app.

‘GLI groups’ allows multiple units to be
inc l u d ed in a group th at ca n be
controlled in unison. They can each be
nam e d so that th e y can be ea s i l y
dis t i n guished from e a c h other . I n
unison, they can use the same features
as a single light; on/off, brightness,
timer mode, and interval mode.

A. Help button – tapping this button

will bring up help screen.

B. Tool photo – tapping on the photo

will let you customize the
photograph of the tool.

C. Power tool battery charge

status – the n umber of green

‘batteries’ indicates the estimated
charge level for the battery pack.
Note: Number of indicator
"batteries" may not be equal to the
number of LEDs on the battery fuel
gauge.

D. Power tool nickname – tapping on

the ‘pencil’ icon will let you
customize the tool nickname. You
can also do it when changing the
tool photo.

E. Connection status bar – Here you

can see the connection (signal)
strength indicated by vertical bars.
You can use toggle swi tch to
disconnect the tool from your
mobile device.

F. LED – Turn light on and off
G. Brightness – Toggle between off,

the low setting, and the high
brightness setting.

GLI18V-1200C

Connected

Brightness

LED

GLI18V-1200C

?

Timer & Interval

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

JI

10

The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth®, SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by BOSCH is under license.

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H. Timer – Allows the light or group of

lights to be automatically switched
on or off after a specified amount
of time.

Interval – Allows the light or group
of lights to be automatically
switched on or off at a specified
time of day.

I. Tool alerts – tapping the ‘alerts

triangle’ will display any alerts
received from the tool.

J. Info button – displays tool

information and specifications.

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Connectivity

Maintenance

 Service

NO USER SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Preventive maintenance performed by
un au thorized personnel may result in
mis p l a cing of internal wires and
components which could cause serious
hazard. We recom mend that all tool

ser v i c e be performe d b y a B osch
Factory Service Center or Authorized
Bosch Service Station. SERVICE MEN:
Disconnect tool and/or charger from
power source before servicing.

 Batteries

Be alert for battery packs that are
nearing their end of life. If you notice

dec r e a sed t o o l perf o r mance o r
sig n i f icantly shor t e r r u nning time
be t ween char ges then it is t i me t o
replace the battery pack. Failure to do
so c a n cause the t o o l to opera t e
improperly or damage the charger.

 Cleaning

Certain cleaning

agents and sol vents

damage plastic parts. Some of these

are: gasoline, carbon tetrachlo ride,
chlo rinated cleaning solvents, ammonia
and house hold detergents that contain
ammonia.

To avoid damage, clean the plastic lens
of the cordless area light only with a
dry, so ft cloth. Do not use cleaning
agents or solvents.

To avoid accidents always dis connect the tool from the power
supply before cleaning or performing any main tenance.

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