Bosch GLL 3-15 User Manual

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WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

ADVERTENCIA

Make sure that this device and the tool are securely mounted before operation.

Assurez-vous que cet appareil et l’outil sont solidement assujettis avant de les utiliser.

Asegúrese de que este dispositivo y la herramienta estén montados de manera segura antes de su utilización.

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General Safety Rules

WARNING

instructions listed below may result in hazardous radiation exposure, electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE

The term “tool” in the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) tool or battery-operated (cordless) tool.

The following labels are on your laser tool for your convenience and safety. They indicate where the laser light is emitted by the tool. ALWAYS BE AWARE of their location when using the tool.

complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. This can

lead to persons being blinded.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DO NOT remove or deface any warning or caution labels. Removing labels increases the

risk of exposure to laser radiation.

ALWAYS make sure that any bystanders in the vicinity of use are made aware of the dangers of looking directly into the laser tool.

Read all instructions. Failure to follow all

REFERENCE

Do not direct the laser beam at persons or animals and do not stare into the laser beam yourself. This tool produces laser class 2 laser radiation and

DO NOT place the laser tool in a position that may cause anyone to stare into the laser beam intentionally or unintentionally.

Serious eye injury could result.

ALWAYS position the laser tool securely.

Damage to the laser tool and/or serious injury to the user could result if the laser tool fails.

ALWAYS use only the accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer of your laser tool. Use of accessories that have been

designed for use with other laser tools could result in serious injury.

DO NOT use this laser tool for any purpose other than those outlined in this manual.

This could result in serious injury.

DO NOT leave the laser tool “ON” unattended in any operating mode.

DO NOT disassemble the laser tool. There

are no user serviceable parts inside.

DO NOT modify the product in any way.

Modifying the laser tool may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

DO NOT use the laser viewing glasses as safety goggles. The laser viewing glasses

are used for improved visualization of the laser beam, but they do not protect against laser radiation.

DO NOT use the laser viewing glasses as sun glasses or in traffic. The laser viewing

glasses do not afford complete UV protection and reduce color perception.

DO NOT use any optical tools such as, but not limited to, telescopes or transits to view the laser beam. Serious eye injury could result.

DO NOT stare directly at the laser beam or project the laser beam directly into the eyes of others. Serious eye injury could result.

Work area safety

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

or dark areas invite accidents.

DO NOT operate the laser tool around children or allow children to operate the laser tool. Serious eye injury could result.

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Electrical safety

Batteries can explode or leak, cause injury or fire. To reduce this risk, always follow all

instructions and warnings on the battery label and package.

DO NOT short any battery terminals. DO NOT charge alkaline batteries. DO NOT mix old and new batteries. Replace all of them at the same time with

new batteries of the same brand and type. DO NOT mix battery chemistries. Dispose

of or recycle batteries per local code. DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire. Keep batteries out of reach of children. Remove batteries if the device will not be

used for several months.

Personal safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a tool. Do not use a tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while

operating a tool may result in serious personal injury or incorrect measurement results.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Mounting Magnets

Keep the tools mounting magnets away from cardiac pacemakers. The magnets 14

generate a field that can impair their function.

Keep the tools mounting magnets away from magnetic data medium and magnetically-sensitive equipment. The effect

of the magnets 14 can lead to irreversible data loss.

Use and care

Use the correct tool for your application.

The correct tool will do the job better and safer.

Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Store idle tool out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the tool or these instructions to operate the tool. Tools are dangerous in the hands of

untrained users.

Maintain tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the operation. If damaged, tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained tools.

Use the tool, accessories, etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Service

Have your tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the tool

is maintained.

Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for tool. When cleaning a tool be careful not to disassemble any portion of the tool since internal wires may be misplaced or pinched or may be improperly mounted. Certain

cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Intended Use

The tool is intended for determining and checking horizontal and vertical level, transfer plumb points, and squaring. The measuring tool is suitable exclusively for operation in enclosed working sites.

Preparation

Inserting/Replacing the Battery

Use only alkaline batteries. To open the battery lid 7, push the latch of the

battery lid 6 and turn the battery lid up. Insert the supplied batteries.

When inserting, pay attention to the correct polarity according to the representation on the inside of the battery compartment.

Always replace all batteries at the same time. Only use batteries from one brand and with the identical capacity.

WARNING

for extended periods. When storing for extended periods, the batteries can corrode and discharge themselves.

Remove the batteries from

the tool when not using it

Features

The numbering of the product features shown refers to the illustration of the tool on the graphic page.

1 Exit opening for laser beam 2 Automatic leveling indicator 3 On/Off button / Operating mode button 4 Switch for automatic leveling/ locking the

leveling unit

5 Tripod mount 1/4-20 6 Latch of battery lid 7 Battery lid 8 Laser warning label 9 Positioning device* 10 Mounting screw for positioning device

11 Swiveling disc to move laser left to right 12 Fine adjustment knob 13 Ceiling grid clip 14 Magnets 15 Retractable feet 16 Screw hole for positioning device 17 Laser viewing glasses* 18 Tripod* 19 Laser target measuring plate

20 Protective carrying pouch

*The accessories illustrated or described are not included as standard delivery.

Technical Data

Article number . . . . . . . . . . . .3 601 K73 C10

Working range, min.

Leveling Accuracy: . . . . . up to ± 3/16 in @ 30 ft

Self-leveling range, typically . . . . . . . . . . . . ±4°

Leveling duration, typically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 s

Operating temperature . . . . . . . .30° F to 104° F

Storage temperature . . . . . . . . .14° F to 158° F

Relative air humidity, max . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 %

Laser class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The working range can be decrease by unfavorable environmental conditions (e.g. direct sun irradiation)

. . . . . . . . . . . .50 ft (15 m)

(± 0.5 mm/m)

(–1° C to +40° C)

(–10° C to +70° C)

Laser type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 635 nm, <1mW

Mount threading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4”-20

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x AA 1.5V

Operating lifetime, approx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 h

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 lb (0.5 kg)

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8” x 2.6” x 4.7”

(97 x 65 x 120 mm)

The tool can be clearly identified with the serial number 8 on the type plate.

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Operation

Initial Operation

WARNING

irradiation.

Do not subject the tool to extreme temperatures or variations in temperature. As an example, do not leave

it in vehicles for longer periods. In case of large variations in temperature, allow the tool to adjust to the ambient temperature before putting it into operation. In case of extreme temperatures or variations in temperature, the accuracy of the tool can be impaired.

Avoid heavy impact or falling of the tool.

After heavy exterior impact on the tool, an accuracy check should always be carried out before continuing to work (see “Leveling Accuracy”).

Switch the tool off during transport. Push the switch for automatic leveling 2 to the position when transporting the measuring tool. This locks the leveling unit, which can be damaged in case of intense movement.

To switch on the tool, press the On/Off button 3. Immediately after switching on, the tool sends laser beams out of the exit openings 1.

Do not point the laser beam at persons or animals and do not look into the laser beam yourself, not even from a large distance.

This can lead to persons or animals being blind.

To switch off the tool, press the On/Off button 3 until the automatic leveling indicator 2 goes out. Push the switch for automatic leveling 4 to the

position.

Do not leave the switched on measuring tool unattended and switch the tool off after use. Other persons could be blinded by

the laser beam. When not using the tool, switch it off in order to

extend battery life.

The tool has total of three operation modes that can be switched through in sequence:

– Cross-line operation: Produces a horizontal

and vertical laser line in the front and a vertical laser line at a 90° angle on the side.

– Horizontal operation: Produces a horizontal

laser line in the front.

Protect the tool against moisture and direct sun

Switching On and Off

Operating Modes

– Vertical operation: Produces a vertical laser

line in the front.

After switching on, the tool is in cross-line operating mode with self-leveling. To change the operating mode, press the On/Off button/ operating mode button 3 as often as required until the requested operating mode is set.

All operating modes can be selected both with and without automatic leveling.

Symbol Operating Mode

Cross-line operation (see

figures A-C): The measuring tool generates a horizontal and a vertical laser line out of the front laser beam exit opening as well as a vertical laser line out of laser beam exit opening 1 on the side. Both vertical laser lines project at a 90° angle to each other.

Horizontal operation (see figure D): The measuring tool generates a horizontal laser line out of the front laser beam exit opening 1.

Vertical operation (see figure E): The measuring tool generates a vertical laser line out of the front laser beam exit opening 1.

Application

The measuring tool is used for determining and checking horizontal and vertical level as well as for indicating slopes. With the two vertical lines that run a 90° angle, squaring (3-4-5) can be marked and checked.

Automatic Leveling

Working with Automatic Leveling

Position the tool on a level and firm surface, mount, or a tripod 10.

For work with automatic leveling, slide the switch for automatic leveling 4 to the position. The automatic leveling indicator 2 lights up green (

symbol/ “green” ).

If the automatic leveling function is not possible, e.g. because the surface on which the measuring tool stands deviates by more than ±4° from the horizontal plane, the laser beams flash. The leveling indicator 2 lights up red and an audio signal sounds.

Do not hold the measuring tool close to your ear! The loud audio signal can cause

hearing defects.

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