Bosch GLF 18V-8 Professional Notice Originale page 9

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
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.
Bosch Power Tools
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.
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Removing the routing base (see figure A)
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.
Capacity
If the right collet for your router bit is already installed, fol-
low the work steps in the following section.
60–100 %
The collet must sit in the cap nut with a small amount of play.
30–60 %
The collet with the cap nut (6) must be easy to fit. If the cap
5–30 %
nut or collet is damaged, replace it immediately.
0–5 %
Press and hold the spindle lock button (8). If necessary, turn
the motor spindle manually until it is locked in place.
Unscrew the cap nut (6) anticlockwise with the open-ended
spanner (21).
Release the spindle lock button.
Note: Alternative possibility for replacing collet (without
Capacity
pressing the spindle lock button (8)): Place two wrenches
on the shaft using a dihedron, in order to loosen or tighten
80–100 %
the cap nut (6).
60–80 %
If required, clean all the parts you want to fit with a soft
40–60 %
brush or by blowing them clean with compressed air before
20–40 %
assembling them.
5–20 % Place the new cap nut on the tool holder (20).
Loosely tighten the cap nut.
0–5 %
Do not, under any circumstances, tighten the collet
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with the tightening nut until a router bit has been fit-
ted. The collet may otherwise become damaged.
Fitting the router bit (see figure C1 – C2)
Router bits are available in a wide variety of designs and
qualities depending on the intended application.
Router bits made of high-performance high-speed steel
(HSS) are suited to machining soft materials such as soft-
wood and plastic.
Router bits with carbide tips (HM) are especially suitable
for hard and abrasive materials such as hardwood and alu-
minium.
Original router bits from the extensive range of Bosch ac-
cessories are available from your specialist dealer.
Only use undamaged and clean router bits.
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