tions. To ensure full rechargeable battery capacity, fully
charge the rechargeable battery before using your tool for
the first time.
Inserting the Battery
Push the charged battery into the battery holder until it
clicks into place.
Removing the Battery
Note: Only remove the battery when the power tool is
switched off.
To remove the rechargeable battery, press the battery re-
lease button and pull the battery out. Do not use force to do
this.
The rechargeable battery has two locking levels to prevent
the battery from falling out if the battery release button is
pressed unintentionally. The rechargeable battery is held in
place by a spring when fitted in the power tool.
Battery charge indicator
Note: Not all battery types have a battery charge indicator.
The green LEDs on the battery charge indicator indicate the
state of charge of the battery. For safety reasons, it is only
possible to check the state of charge when the power tool is
not in operation.
Press the button for the battery charge indicator or
show the state of charge. This is also possible when the bat-
tery is removed.
If no LED lights up after pressing the button for the battery
charge indicator, then the battery is defective and must be
replaced.
Battery model GBA 18V...
LED
3× continuous green light
2× continuous green light
1× continuous green light
1× flashing green light
Battery model ProCORE18V...
LED
5 × continuous green light
4 × continuous green light
3 × continuous green light
2 × continuous green light
1 × continuous green light
1 × flashing green light
Bosch Power Tools
Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the
Battery
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Only store the battery within a temperature range of −20 to
50 °C. Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for
example.
Occasionally clean the ventilation slots on the battery using a
soft brush that is clean and dry.
A significantly reduced operating time after charging indic-
ates that the battery has deteriorated and must be replaced.
Follow the instructions on correct disposal.
Fitting
Before carrying out any work on the power tool (e.g.
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maintenance, tool change etc.), remove the battery
from the power tool. There is risk of injury from uninten-
tionally pressing the on/off switch.
Changing the tool
Wearing protective gloves while fitting and changing
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router bits is recommended.
Original router bits from the extensive range of Bosch ac-
cessories are available from your specialist dealer.
Removing the routing base (see figure A)
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Before fitting a router bit, you must first separate the routing
base (2) from the drive unit (1).
Open the wing bolt (12) on the routing base (2).
Pull the drive unit out in an upward direction.
Changing the Collet (see figure B)
Depending on the router bit used, you may have to change
the collet with the cap nut (6) before fitting the router bit.
If the right collet for your router bit is already installed, fol-
low the work steps in the following section.
Capacity
The collet must sit in the cap nut with a small amount of play.
60–100 %
The collet with the cap nut (6) must be easy to fit. If the cap
30–60 %
nut or collet is damaged, replace it immediately.
5–30 %
Press and hold the spindle lock button (8). If necessary, turn
the motor spindle manually until it is locked in place.
0–5 %
Unscrew the cap nut (6) anticlockwise with the open-ended
spanner (21).
Release the spindle lock button.
Note: Alternative possibility for replacing collet (without
pressing the spindle lock button (8)): Place two wrenches
on the shaft using a dihedron, in order to loosen or tighten
Capacity
the cap nut (6).
80–100 %
If required, clean all the parts you want to fit with a soft
60–80 %
brush or by blowing them clean with compressed air before
assembling them.
40–60 %
Place the new cap nut on the tool holder (20).
20–40 %
Loosely tighten the cap nut.
5–20 %
Do not, under any circumstances, tighten the collet
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0–5 %
with the tightening nut until a router bit has been fit-
ted. The collet may otherwise become damaged.
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