BOSCH 18V-40 Professional Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Product Description and Specifications
Technical Data
Operation
Maintenance and Servicing
References
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BOSCH 18V-40 Professional Instruction Manual

BOSCH 18V-40 Professional Instruction Manual

BOSCH 18V-40 Professional Instruction Manual - Product
Overview
Safety instructions

Read all the safety and general instructions. Failure to observe the safety and general instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Store these instructions in a safe place. Only use the charger if you can fully evaluate all functions and carry them out without restrictions, or if you have received corresponding instructions.

This charger is not intended for use by children or persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge. This charger can be used by children aged 8 or older and by persons who have physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge if a person responsible for their safety supervises them or has instructed them in the safe operation of the charger and they understand the associated dangers. Otherwise, there is a risk of operating errors and injuries.
Supervise children during use, cleaning and maintenance. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
Only charge Bosch Li-Ion batteries with a capacity of 2.0 Ah or more ( 3 battery cells or more). The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger. Do not charge any non-rechargeable batteries. Otherwise there is a risk of fire and explosion.
Do not expose the charger to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Keep the charger clean. Dirt poses a risk of electric shock.
Always check the charger, cable and plug before use.
Stop using the charger if you discover any damage. Do not open the charger yourself, and have it repaired only by a qualified specialist using only original replacement parts. Damaged chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not operate the charger on an easily ignited surface (e.g. paper, textiles, etc.) or in a flammable environment. There is a risk of fire due to the charger heating up during operation.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may also be emitted. Ensure the area is well-ventilated and seek medical attention should you experience any adverse effects. The vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
Do not cover the ventilation slots of the charger. Otherwise, the charger may overheat and no long function properly.

Products sold in GB only:
Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

Product Description and Specifications

Product Features
The numbering of the components shown refers to the diagram of the charger on the graphics page.

Battery A)
Charging slot
Red battery charge level indicator
Green battery charge level indicator
Wall mount A) Accessories shown or described are not included with the product as standard. You can find the complete selection of accessories in our accessories range.

Technical Data

Operation

Start-up
Note the mains voltage! The voltage of the power source must match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the charger. Chargers marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
Charging process The charging process begins as soon as the mains plug for the charger is inserted into the mains socket and the battery (1) is inserted into the charging slot (2).
Thanks to the intelligent charging process, the charge condition of the battery is automatically detected and then charged up with the optimal charge current depending on battery temperature and voltage.
In this way, the battery is treated with care and remains permanently fully charged when it is stored in the charger.

What the display elements mean

BOSCH 18V-40 Professional Instruction Manual - What the display elements
mean

Wall mounting
The charger can be used either free-standing (for use on a desktop) or mounted on the wall. When affixing to the wall: Drill two holes, leaving a clearance as specified in the image. To secure it, use round-head screws with a diameter of 5 mm to max. 6.5 mm.

Errors - Causes and Corrective Measures

Practical advice
When the charger is used continuously, or for several consecutive charge cycles without interruption, the charger may heat up. This is, however, harmless and does not indicate that the charger has a technical defect.
A significantly reduced operating time after charging indicates that the battery has deteriorated and must be replaced.

Maintenance and Servicing

Maintenance and cleaning
In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord needs to be replaced, this must be done by Bosch or by a customer service centre that is authorised to repair Bosch power tools.

After-sales service and advice on using products
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you with any questions about our products and their accessories.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.

Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.) P.O. Box 98 Broadwater Park North Orbital Road Denham Uxbridge UB 9 5HJ At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair. Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109 E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com
Ireland
Origo Ltd. Unit 23 Magna Drive Magna Business Park City West Dublin 24 Tel. Service: (01) 4666700 Fax: (01) 4666888

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: (01300) 307044
Fax: (01300) 307045
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: (0800) 543353
Fax: (0800) 428570
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: +61 3 95415555
www.bosch-pt.com.au
www.bosch-pt.co.nz

Republic of South Africa
Customer service
Hotline: (011) 6519600
Gauteng – BSC Service Centre
35 Roper Street, New Centre
Johannesburg
Tel.: (011) 4939375
Fax: (011) 4930126
E-mail: bsctools@icon.co.za
KZN – BSC Service Centre
Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: (031) 7012120
Fax: (031) 7012446
E-mail: bsc.dur@za.bosch.com
Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: (021) 5512577
Fax: (021) 5513223
E-mail: bsc@zsd.co.za
Bosch Headquarters
Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: (011) 6519600
Fax: (011) 6519880
E-mail: rbsa-hq.pts@za.bosch.com

Disposal
Chargers, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
Do not dispose of chargers along with household waste.
Only for EU countries: According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national law, chargers that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
70538 Stuttgart
GERMANY
www.bosch-pt.com
1 609 92A 4ET (2018.06Robert B) DOC / 96