Measuring Tool Power Supply

The measuring tool can be operated either with conventional non-rechargeable batteries or with a Bosch lithium-ion battery.

Operation with lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack (see figure A)

  • Use only the chargers listed in the technical data. Only these chargers are matched to the lithium-ion battery of your measuring tool.

Note: The use of batteries unsuitable for your measuring tool can lead to malfunctions or damage to the measuring tool.

Note: Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are supplied partially charged according to international transport regulations. To ensure full rechargeable battery capacity, fully charge the rechargeable battery before using your tool for the first time.

To insert the charged battery pack (10), slide it into the battery bay (25) until you feel it engage.

To remove the battery pack (10), press the release buttons (9) and pull the battery pack out of the battery bay (25). Do not use force to do this.

Operation with non-rechargeable batteries (see figure B)

It is recommended that you use alkaline manganese batteries to operate the measuring tool.

The batteries are inserted into the battery adapter.

  • The battery adapter is intended only for use in designated Bosch measuring tools and must not be used with power tools.

To insert the batteries, slide the receptacle  (28) of the battery adapter into the battery bay (25). Place the batteries in the receptacle as shown in the picture on the cap (27). Slide the cap over the receptacle until you feel it click into place.

To remove the batteries (26), press the release buttons (9) of the cap (27) and pull off the cap. Make sure that the batteries do not fall out by holding the measuring tool with the battery bay (25) facing upwards. Remove the batteries. To remove the receptacle (28) from inside the battery bay, reach into the receptacle and pull it out of the measuring tool, applying light pressure to the side wall as you do so.

Always replace all the batteries at the same time. Only use batteries from the same manufacturer and which have the same capacity.

  • Take the batteries out of the measuring tool when you are not using it for a prolonged period of time. The batteries can corrode and self-discharge during prolonged storage in the measuring tool.