BOSCH Professional 18V 4.0Ah GBA Battery Pack Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Bosch
Table of Contents
BOSCH Professional 18V 4.0Ah GBA Battery Pack
Safety instructions
Read all the safety information and general instructions. Failure to ob-serve the safety information and gen-eral instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all the safety information and general in-structions for future reference.
- These safety warnings apply only for Bosch lithium-ion batteries!
- Only use the battery with products from the manufacturer. This is the only way in which you can protect the battery against dangerous overload.
- 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.
Battery type / Compatible charger
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GBA 12V..: GAL 12…, GAX 18…
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PBA 12V…:
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GBA 18V.. : GAL 18…, GAL 36…,
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ProCORE18V…: GAX 18…
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PBA 18V…: AL 18…
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GBA 36V…: GAL 36…, AL 36V…
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The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full battery capacity, fully charge the battery in the charger before using your power tool for the first time.
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Keep battery packs out of the reach of chil-dren.
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Do not open the battery. There is a risk of short-circuiting.
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In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapors may be emitted. The battery can set alight or explode. Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical attention should you experience any adverse effects. The vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
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If used incorrectly or if the battery is damaged, flammable liquid may be ejected from the battery. Contact with this liquid should be avoided. If contact accidentally occurs, rinse off with water. If the liquid comes into contact with your eyes, seek additional medical attention. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
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If the battery is damaged liquid can be ejected and cover nearby surfaces. Check affected parts. Clean these parts or change them if necessary.
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Do not short-circuit the battery pack. When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
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The battery can be damaged by pointed ob-jects such as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An internal short circuit may occur, causing the battery to burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
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Never service damaged battery packs. Ser-vice of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
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Only operate and store the battery at an am-bient temperature between -20 °C and + 50 °C. Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for example. At temperatures of < 0 °C some devices may experience a loss of power.
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Only charge the battery at an ambient tem-perature which is between 0 °C and +35 °C. Only charge the rechargeable battery with a USB cable at an ambient temperature which is between +10 °C and +35 °C. Charging out-side of this temperature range can increase the risk of damage to the battery and pose a fire hazard.
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance and Cleaning
Occasionally clean the ventilation slots and the ter-minals on the battery
using a soft brush that is clean and dry.
- Do not use any chemical substances to clean the rechargeable battery.
Transport
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. The batteries are suitable for road transport by the user without further restrictions. When shipping by third parties (e.g.: by air transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labeling must be observed. For the preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required. Dispatch battery packs only when the housing is undamaged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging. Please also observe the possibility of more detailed national regulations.
Disposal
Do not dispose of batteries with house-hold waste! Batteries and packaging should be sorted for environmentally friendly recycling.