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Charging the battery
Use only the chargers listed in the technical data. Only
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these chargers are matched to the lithium-ion battery of
your power tool.
Note: Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are supplied par-
tially charged according to international transport regula-
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.
Bosch recommends using battery
packs with a capacity of at least 3.0
Ah.
Removing the Battery
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
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 to show
the state of charge. This is also possible when the battery 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
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LED
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.
Mounting and Operation
Caution: Switch power tool off and remove battery
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from machine before adjusting or cleaning.
The battery has a double locking system to provide for
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additional security. Press the release button once to dis-
connect the battery from the power supply of the device,
but use the second locking mechanism for transporting
the machine in the garden without activating the ma-
chine.
For best results, start the tool with full battery charge.
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Charge status can be checked by pressing the button on
the battery and reading the LED indicator.
The numbering of the product features refers to the illustra-
tion of the product on the graphics pages.
Action
Delivery scope
Fitting the nozzle
Inserting/charging the battery
Switching on and off
Adjusting the airflow speed
Capacity
Working Advice
60–100 %
Maintenance
30–60 %
5–30 %
Symbols
0–5 %
The following symbols are important for reading and under-
standing the original instructions. Please take note of the
symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the
symbols will help you to use the product in a better and safer
manner.
Capacity
80–100 %
60–80 %
Capacity
40–60 %
20–40 %
5–20 %
0–5 %
Figure
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181
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C
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D
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