Bosch GLM400C Assembly instructions

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GLM400C
LASER RADIATION. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CLASS 2
LASER PRODUCT. COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND
1040.11 EXCEPT FOR DEVIATIONS PURSUANT TO LASER
NOTICE 50, 6/24/2007
RADIACIÓN LÁSER. NO MIRE AL RAYO. PRODUCTO LÁSER
DE CLASE 2. CUMPLE CON LAS NORMAS 21 CFR 1040.10
Y 1040.11, EXCEPTO POR LAS DESVIACIONES CONFORME
AL AVISO PARA LÁSERES 50 DEL 24 DE JUNIO DE 2007
GLM 400 C
3601K72F10
3x1.5V (AA)
Robert Bosch
Tool Corp.,
Mount Prospect, IL
Made in Malaysia
FCC ID: TXTGLM400C
IC:909H-GLM400C
RAYONNEMENT LASER. NE REGARDEZ PAS DIRECTE-
MENT DANS LE FAISCEAU. PRODUIT LASER DE
CLA SSE 2 . CON FOR ME À 21 C FR 1040.10 ET
1040.11, SAUF POUR LES ÉCARTS SUIVANT L'AVIS
LASER 50, 24/6/2007
IEC 60825 -1:2014
<1mW, 650 nm
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General Safety Rules
Safety Symbols
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each
signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these
symbols.
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
DO NOT operate the laser tool around children or allow chil-
dren to operate the laser tool. Serious eye injury could result.
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in
hazardous radiation exposure, electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury. The term “tool” in the warnings listed below
refers to your mains-operated (corded) tool or battery-operated
(cordless) tool.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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.
Read manual symbol - Alerts user to
read manual.
WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
This symbol designates that this la-
ser measure complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
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DO NOT use measuring tools, attachments and accessories
outdoors when lightening conditions are present.
Electrical safety
Batteries can explode or leak, cause
injury or fire.To reduce this risk, always
follow all instructions and warnings on the battery label
and package.
Do not short any battery terminals.
Do not charge alkaline batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace all of them at
the same time with new batteries of the same brand and
type.
Do not mix battery chemistries.
Dispose of or recycle batteries per local code.
Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
Remove batteries if the device will not be used for several
months.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a measuring, detection and layout
tool. Do not use a measuring, detection and layout tool
while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
measuring, detection and layout tools may result in serious
personal injury or incorrect measurement results.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
DO NOT use any optical tools such as, but not limited to,
telescopes or transits to view the laser beam. Serious eye
injury could result.
DO NOT stare directly at the laser beam or project the laser
beam directly into the eyes of others. Serious eye injury
could result.
Use caution when using measuring tools in the vicinity of
electrical hazards.
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Measuring, detection and
layout tool use and care
Use the correct measuring, detection and layout tool for
your application. The correct measuring, detection and layout
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
Do not use the measuring, detection and layout tool if the
switch does not turn it on and off. Any measuring, detection
and layout tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan-
gerous and must be repaired.
Store idle measuring, detection and layout tools out of the
reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the measuring, detection and layout tool or these instruc-
tions to operate the measuring, detection and layout tool.
Measuring, detection and layout tools may be dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
Maintain measuring, detection and layout tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the measuring, de-
tection and layout tools operation. If damaged, have the
measuring, detection and layout tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained measuring,
detection and layout tools.
Use the measuring, detection and layout tool, accessories,
etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the man-
ner intended for the particular type of measuring, detection
and layout tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the measuring, detec-
tion and layout tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
Have your measuring, detection and layout tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using only approved replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the measuring, detec-
tion and layout tool is maintained.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your measur-
ing, detection and layout tool. Follow checking and recali-
bration procedures outlined in the instruction manual.
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When cleaning a tool be careful not to disassemble any
portion of the tool since internal wires may be misplaced
or pinched or may be improperly mounted. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc.
may damage plastic parts.
Safety Rules for Laser Tools
The following label is on your laser tool for your safety. AL-
WAYS BE AWARE of its location when using the tool.
DO NOT direct the laser beam at persons or
animals and do not stare into the laser beam
yourself.This tool produces class 2 laser radia-
tion and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and
1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.This can lead to persons
being blinded.
DO NOT place the measuring tool in a position that may
cause anyone to stare into the laser beam intentionally or
unintentionally. Serious eye injury could result.
Never aim the beam at a workpiece with a reflective surface.
Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or similar reflective
surfaces are not recommended for laser use. Reflective
surfaces could direct the beam back towards the operator.
DO NOT operate the measuring tool around children or
allow children to operate the measuring tool. Serious eye
injury could result.
ALWAYS: Make sure that any bystanders in the vicinity of
use are made aware of the dangers of looking directly into
the measuring tool.
Do not use the measuring tool to photograph any
people or animals, as this involves the laser beam being
continuously switched on. You could blind somebody or
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cause accidents or eye damage with the laser beam switched
on.
DO NOT remove or deface any warning or caution labels.
Removing labels increases the risk of exposure to laser
radiation.
Do not use the measuring tool if the display glass is visibly
damaged (e.g. cracks in the surface, etc.). This poses a risk
of injury.
DO NOT operate the measuring tool in combustible areas
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not use the laser viewing glasses as sun glasses or in
traffic. The laser viewing glasses do not afford complete UV
protection and reduce color perception.
DO NOT leave measuring tool “ON” unattended in any
operation mode.
ALWAYS turn the measuring tool “OFF” when not in use.
Leaving the measuring tool “ON” increases the risk of someone
inadvertently staring into the laser beam.
ALWAYS position the measuring tool securely. Damage to
the measuring tool and/or serious injury to the user could result
if the measuring tool falls.
Take care to recognize the accuracy and range of the
device. Measurement may not be accurate if used beyond the
rated range of the device.
ALWAYS use only the accessories that are recommended
by the manufacturer of your measuring tool. Use of
accessories that have been designed for use with other
measuring tools could result in serious injury.
DO NOT use this measuring tool for any purpose other
than those outlined in this manual. This could result in
serious injury.
ALWAYS remove the batteries when cleaning the laser light
aperture and laser lens.
DO NOT disassemble the measuring tool. There are no
user serviceable parts inside. Disassembling the laser
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will void all warranties on the product. Do not modify the
product in any way. Modifying the measuring tool may result
in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
Repair and servicing must always be performed by a
qualified repair facility. Repairs performed by unqualified
personnel could result in serious injury.
Bluetooth®
Do not use the laser measure with Bluetooth® in the
vicinity of gas stations, chemical plants, areas where
there is danger of explosion and areas subject to blast-
ing. Do not use the laser measure with Bluetooth® in air-
planes. Do not use the laser measure with Bluetooth® in
the vicinity of medical devices. Avoid operation in the
direct vicinity of the human body over longer periods
of time. When using the laser measure with Bluetooth®,
interference with other devices and systems, airplanes
and medical devices (e.g., cardiac pacemakers, hearing
aids) may occur.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trade-
marks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is under license.
FCC Caution
The manufacturer is not responsible for radio interfer-
ence caused by unauthorized modifications to this equip-
ment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op-
eration is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE! This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class B digital devices, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to pro-
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vide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand
receiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechni-
cian for help.
“ExposuretoRadioFrequency(RF)Signals:Thewireless
device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed
andmanufacturednottoexceedtheemissionlimitforex-
posure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Ministry
of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6. These limits are part
of comprehensive guidelines and established permitted
levels of RF energy for the general population.
These guidelines are based on the safety standards previ-
ously set by international standard bodies. These stan-
dards include a substantial safety margin designed to
assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or op-
erating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmit-
ter.
This device has been shown to be capable of compli-
ance for localized specific absorption rate (SAR) for un-
controlled environment / general public exposure limits
specicinANSI/IEEEC95.1-1992andhadbeentestedin
accordance with the measurement procedures specified
in IEEE 1528-2003.”
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The measuring tool is intended for measuring distances,
lengths, heights, clearances and inclines, and for calculating
areas and volumes.
The measuring results can be transmitted to other devices via
Bluetooth®.
Intended Use
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Features
The numbering of the product features shown refers to the
illustration of the measuring tool on the graphic page.
1Display
2Measuring button
3Soft key
4Plus button
(Select to the right)
5Zoom button
6Carrying strap lug
7Measuring pin release
button
8Measuring pin
9On/Off/Clear button
10 Digital Viewfinder Button
11 Minus button
(Select to the left)
12 Soft key
13 Function button
14 Laser warning label
15 Serial number
16 Battery lid
17 1/4” Tripod socket
18 Laser beam outlet
19 Digital viewfinder
20 Reception lens
21 Twist lock
22 Batteries
23 Protective pouch
24 Carrying strap
25 Laser target plate*
26 Laser viewing glasses*
27 Tripod*
Display Elements
aResult line
bTarget indicator (crosshair)
cDisplay tilt angle
dDate/time
eMeasurement reference
level
fConnection status
Bluetooth®
not activated
Bluetooth®
activated
Bluetooth®
Connected
gBattery indicator
hMeasured-value lines
iSettings (soft key)
jSelected measuring
function
kInternal memory (soft key)
lHelp screen
mBack (soft key)
nHome screen (soft key)
oTool settings
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Digital Laser Measure GLM400C
Measuring range (typical) 2 in - 400 ft (0.05 –122 mA))
Measuring range (typical,
unfavorable conditions) 196 ft (60 mB))
Measuring accuracy (typical) ±1/16 in (±1.5 mmA))
Measuring accuracy (typical,
unfavorable conditions) ±1/10 in (±3 mmB))
Lowest indication unit 1/32 in (0.5 mm)
Indirect Distance Measurement and Vial
- Measuring range 0°–360° (4x90°)
Gradient measurement
- Measuring range 0°–360° (4x90°)
- Measuring accuracy (typical) ±0.2°C)/D)/H)
- Lowest indication unit 0.1°
Operating temperature +14° F to 113° F (-10° C to +45° C)E)
Storage temperature -4° F to 158° F (-20° C to +70° C)
Relative air humidity, max. 90 %
Laser class 2
Laser type 650 nm, <1mW
Laser beam diameter at 77° F (25 °C)
- at 32 ft (10 m) distance, approx. .35 in (9 mm)
- at 328 ft (100 m) distance, approx. 3.5 in (90 mm)
Automatic switch-off after approx.
- Laser 20 s
- Measuring Tool AdjustableG)
Weight .46 lb (0.21 kg)
Dimensions 5.5 (6.9) x 2.5 x 1.1 in (142 (176) x 64 x 28 mm)
Batteries 3 x 1.5V (AA)
Degree of Protection IP54 (dust and splash water protected)C)
Technical Data
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Bluetooth® Bluetooth®(4.1 low-energy)F)
Operating frequency band 2402 – 2480 MHz
A) For measurements from the front edge of the measuring tool, applies to high
reflectivity of the target (e.g. a white-painted wall), weak backlighting and 25°C
operating temperature. In addition, a deviation of ±0,05mm/m must be taken
into account.
B) For measurements from the rear edge of the measuring tool, applies to low
reflectivity of the target (e.g. a dark-painted wall), strong backlighting and – 10°C
to +45°C operating temperature. In addition, a deviation of ±0.15 mm/m must be
taken into account.
C) After calibration at 0° and 90° with an additional pitch error of max. ±0.01°/
degrees up to 45°. The measurement accuracy is related to the 3 orientations
based on the calibration of the inclination (tilt measurement), see picture H.
D) At 25°C operating temperature.
E) In the continuous measurement function, the maximum operating temperature
is +40°C.
F) When using Bluetooth®Low Energy tools, it may not be possible to establish a
connection depending on the model and operating system. Bluetooth®devices
must support the GATT profile.
G) Automatic switch-off of the measuring tool is adjustable after 2, 5, 10 minutes
or never.
H) The left-hand side of the measuring tool serves as the reference level for grade
measurement.
A long battery runtime is achieved by means of energy-saving measures, such
as deactivating the Bluetooth®function when not required, or reducing the display
brightness, etc.
The measuring tool can be clearly identified with the serial number 15 on the type
plate.
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Assembly
Inserting/Replacing the Batteries
AA alkaline batteries are recommended for the measuring tool.
To open the battery lid, press the latch in the direction of the
arrow and remove the battery lid. Insert the batteries. When
inserting, pay attention to the correct polarity according to the
representation on the inside of the battery compartment.
When the battery symbol appears for the first time on the
display, measurements are still possible for approx. 15 minutes.
When the battery symbol flashes, the batteries must be
replaced; measurements are no longer possible.
Always replace all batteries at the same
time. Only use batteries from one
brand and with the identical capacity.
Remove the batteries from the tool when not using it for
extended periods. When storing for extended periods, the
batteries can corrode and discharge themselves.
Operation
Protect the tool against moisture and
direct sun irradiation.
Do not subject the tool to extreme temperatures or
variations in temperature. As an example, do not leave
it in vehicles for longer periods. In case of large variations
in temperature, allow the tool to adjust to the ambient
temperature before putting it into operation. In case of extreme
temperatures or variations in temperature, the accuracy of the
tool can be impaired.
Avoid heavy impact or falling of the tool. After heavy exterior
impact on the tool, an accuracy check should always be
carried out before continuing to work (see “Accuracy Check of
the Distance Measurement”, page 36).
DO NOT stare directly at the laser beam
or project the laser beam directly into
the eyes of others. Serious eye injury could result.
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