Rechargeable battery

Bosch also sells worklights without a rechargeable battery. You can tell whether a rechargeable battery is included with the worklight by looking at the packaging.

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

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.

Push the charged battery into the battery holder until it clicks into place.

To remove the rechargeable battery, press the battery release 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.

Note: Not all battery types have a 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

Capacity

3× continuous green light

60–100 %

2× continuous green light

30–60 %

1× continuous green light

5–30 %

1× flashing green light

0–5 %

 

Battery model ProCORE18V...

LED

Capacity

5 × continuous green light

80–100 %

4 × continuous green light

60–80 %

3 × continuous green light

40–60 %

2 × continuous green light

20–40 %

1 × continuous green light

5–20 %

1 × flashing green light

0–5 %

In battery operation, the five LEDs on the battery charge indicator indicate the state of charge of the rechargeable battery when the worklight is switched on.

In mains operation, the current state of charge of the battery is not indicated.

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 indicates that the battery has deteriorated and must be replaced.

Follow the instructions on correct disposal.