BOSCH GAA18V-48N 18V USB Portable Power Adapter Instructions

GAA18V-48N 18V USB Portable Power Adapter
Instruction manual

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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.
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| 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.

General Product Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or  serious injury.

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1. Personal Safety
   Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when using the portable power adapter. Do not use while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention may result in serious personal injury.
   Do not expose portable power adapter to rain or wet conditions. Portable power adapter is not waterproof. Water will increase the risk of electric shock.
   Do not use portable power adapter with uninterrupted power sources (e.g. 12VDC automotive outlets, automotive charger. Use of uninterrupted power sources may create a risk of portable power adapter malfunctions, injury and fire.
   Do not plug power source to USB port or heating element power port on the portable power adapter. The portable power adapter is not designed as a charger to charge the battery pack. Charging the battery pack through the portable power adapter create a risk of injury and fire.

2. Product Use and Care
   Disconnect the battery pack from the portable power adapter when not in use. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of injury. Store out of reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with these instructions to use portable power adapter.
   Portable power adapter misuse can result in personal injury and property damage hazards.
   Periodically check portable power adapter for wear and damage to parts. If damage or excessive wear is discovered, have the portable power adapter repaired before use.

3. Battery tool use and care
   Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. 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. If battery release tabs are cracked or otherwise damaged, do not insert into tool. Battery can fall out during operation.

4. Service
   Have your portable power adapter serviced by a qualified Bosch repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the portable power adapter is maintained.

Safety Rules for Portable Power Adapter

Use only BAT612 or the batteries listed in the battery/charger list. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of workwear malfunctions, injury and fire.
Disconnect battery when not in use or when battery is moist or wet. Moisture could damage the battery pack and create a risk of fire.
Disconnect and remove battery pack and portable power adapter from Bosch heated workwear pocket before washing. Wetting of the battery pack and portable power adapter can result in product damage, injury or fire.

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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.

surface speed, orbits etc. per minute)
0| Off position (zero speed, zero torque…)
 1, 2, 3, …
I, II, III,| Selector settings (speed, torque or position settings. Higher number means greater speed)
| Infinitely variable selector with off (speed is increasing from 0 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)

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.

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.

Functional Description and Specifications

The Portable Power Adapter 1 is intended for using a Bosch 18V or AMPShare 18V lithium-ion Battery 6 as the voltage source. With the Por- table Power Adapter 1 a maximum of two USB devices and one heating element for the Bosch heated workwear can be powered simultaneously. (See Fig.1.)

Battery Packs/Chargers
Please refer to the Battery/Charger List included with your tool.
NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.

Assembly

Inserting and Releasing Battery Pack (Fig. 2)
Use only BAT612 or the batteries listed in the battery/charger list. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of heated workwear malfunctions, injury and fire.
To insert battery, align battery and slide Battery Pack 6 into Portable Power Adapter 1 until it locks into position (an audible click sound is an indication that the battery is locked). Do not force.
To remove the Battery Pack 6, press the Battery Pack Release Button 7 and slide the Battery
Pack 6 completely off of the Portable Power Adapter 1.

Operating Instructions

Charging External USB Devices
(Fig. 1, Fig. 3)

Do not connect any device that is not compatible with 5VDC, 4.8A power source to the USB Ports on the Portable Power Adapter. Charging of noncompatible devices  may create a risk of portable power adapter malfunction.
You can use the USB Ports 4 on the Portable Power Adapter 1 to increase the battery runtime of various battery-operated USB devices, e.g. mobile phone, MP3 player or tablet PC.
Ensure that your external USB device can be charged using the USB Ports 4 on the Portable Power Adapter 1.

1. Plug the charging cable of your USB device into the USB Port 4 on the Portable Power Adapter 1.
2. Press the On Button 2 for activation of the Portable Power Adapter 1. The On Button 2 lights up.
   If no charger cable is connected, the USB ports are automatically disabled after 30 seconds.
   The On Button 2 light goes out.
   The USB Ports 4 are disabled automatically to save power when no power is being used from the USB Ports 4.

Connecting the Heating Element Power Cable (Fig. 1, Fig. 4)
Connect only Bosch Heated Workwear Heating Element Power Cable to the Heating Element Power Port of the Portable Power Adapter. Connecting any other device may create a risk of fire or personal injury.

1. Plug the Heating Element Power Cable 8 into the Heating Element Power Port 3 of the Portable Power Adapter 1.
2. Press the On Button 2 for activation of the Portable Power Adapter 1. The On Button 2 lights.
3. Press the power button and heat level controller of the heated workwear once for each heat level.
4. Slide the Portable Power Adapter 1 into the pocket provided in the garment or hang the Portable Power Adapter 1 on your belt using the Belt Clip 5.
   

Troubleshooting

External USB device cannot be
charged using the USB port.| Check that the Battery Pack 6 is charged.
Connect the charging cable of the external USB device to the USB Port 4 on the portable power adapter. Activate the Portable Power Adapter 1 by pressing On Button 2.
Check that your device does not require any more than the following…
•when one USB Port 4 is used: 5V DC, 4.8 Amp maximum output
•when two USB Ports 4 are used: 5V DC, 2.4 Amp maximum output
Unfortunately, not all devices can be tested for compatibility and your device may not be compatible.
Heated workwear heating element does not heat up.| Check that the Battery Pack 6 is charged.
Connect the cable of the heated workwear to the Heating Element Power Port 3 of the Portable Power Adapter 1. Activate the Portable Power Adapter 1 by pressing On Button 2. (See “Connecting the Heating Element Power Cable” on page 7.)

Maintenance

To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug the portable power adapter and remove the battery pack before performing any maintenance. Never disassemble the battery pack or portable power  adapter. Contact a Bosch service facility for all repairs.
Keep the portable power adapter, battery and charger clean at all times.

Do not immerse the portable power adapter, battery and charger into water or other fluids. Wipe off debris using a moist and soft cloth.
Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents. The battery is not serviceable and should be repaired by an authorized service center.

LIMITED WARRANTY OF BOSCH PORTABLE AND BENCHTOP POWER TOOLS

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all BOSCH portable and benchtop power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase . Seller’s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this Limited Warranty and, to the extent permitted by law, any warranty or condition  implied by law, shall be the repair or replacement of parts, without charge, which are defective in material or workmanship and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or  misrepaired by persons other than Seller or Authorized Service Station . To make a claim under this Limited Warranty, you must return the complete portable or benchtop power tool product,  transportation prepaid, to any BOSCH Factory Service Center or Authorized Service Station . For Authorized BOSCH Power Tool Service Stations, please refer to your phone directory .
This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessorY ITEMS SUCH AS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES, DRILL BITS, ROUTER BITS, JIGSAW BLADES, SANDING BELTS, GRINDING WHEELS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS .
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE . SOME STATES IN THE U .S ., SOME CANADIAN PRO V  NCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF  PROFITS) ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT . SOME STATES IN THE U .S . AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION  OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U .S .,  PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA AND FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PORTABLE AND BENCHTOP ELECTRIC TOOLS SOLD WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA AND THE  COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO.
FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE WITHIN OTHER COUNTRIES, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BOSCH DEALER OR IMPORTER.

© Robert Bosch Tool Corporation 1800 W. Central Road Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-2230
Exportado por: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-2230, E.U.A.
Importado en México por: Robert Bosch, S.A. de C.V., Calle Robert Bosch No. 405, Zona Industrial,
Toluca, Edo. de México, C.P. 50070, Tel. (722) 2792300

References

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