Bosch GPL100-30G Assembly instructions

Operating / Safety Instructions
Consignes d’utilisation / de sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad
GPL100-30G
GPL100-50G
IMPORTANT:
Read Before Using
IMPORTANT :
Lire avant usage
IMPORTANTE:
Leer antes de usar
English Version
See page 6
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Safety Symbols
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal
word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
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.
DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
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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 all of the warnings listed below refers to your
mains-operated (corded) tool or battery-operated (cordless) tool.
The following
labels are on
your laser tool for your
convenience and safety. They
indicate where the laser light is
emitted by the tool. ALWAYS BE
AWARE of their 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 laser class 2 laser
radiation and complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and
1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1
Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated
May 8, 2019. This can lead to persons being blinded.
DO NOT remove or deface any warning or caution labels.
Removing labels increases the risk of exposure to laser radiation.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified in this manual, may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
ALWAYS make sure that any bystanders in the vicinity of use
are made aware of the dangers of looking directly into the laser
tool.
DO NOT place the laser tool in a position that may cause
General Safety Rules
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anyone to stare into the
laser beam intentionally or
unintentionally. Serious eye
injury could result.
ALWAYS position the laser
tool securely. Damage to the
laser tool and/or serious injury to
the user could result if the laser
tool fails.
ALWAYS use only the
accessories that are
recommended by the
manufacturer of your laser
tool. Use of accessories that
have been designed for use with
other laser tools could result in
serious injury.
DO NOT use this laser tool for
any purpose other than those
outlined in this manual. This
could result in serious injury.
DO NOT leave the laser tool
“ON” unattended in any
operating mode.
DO NOT disassemble the
laser tool. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. Do
not modify the product in any
way. Modifying the laser tool
may result in hazardous laser
radiation exposure.
DO NOT use the laser viewing
glasses as safety goggles.
The laser viewing glasses are
used for improved visualization
of the laser beam, but they
do not protect against laser
radiation.
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 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.
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 children to operate
the laser tool. Serious
eye injury could result.
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DO NOT use laser tools,
attachments and accessories
outdoors when lightning
conditions are present.
Do not operate the measur-
ing tool in explosive environ-
ments, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or
dusts. Sparks can be created in
the measuring tool which may ig-
nite the dust or fumes.
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
If laser radiation strikes your
eye, you must deliberately
close your eyes and imme-
diately turn your head away
from the beam.
Do not make any modifica-
tions to the laser equipment.
Stay alert, watch what you
are doing and use common
sense when operating a tool.
Do not use a tool while you are
tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while
operating a tool 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
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will reduce personal injuries.
Use caution when using laser
tools in the vicinity of electrical
hazards.
Magnets
Keep the tool and
mounting bracket
away from
implants or other
medical devices such as
pacemaker or insulin pumps.
The magnets generate a field
that can impair the function of
implants or medical devices,
which may lead to serious
personal injury.
Keep the tool and mounting
bracket away from magnetic
data storage medium and
magnetically sensitive
equipment. The effect of
the magnets can lead to
irreversible data loss.
Use and care
Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct
tool will do the job better
and safer.
Do not use the tool if the
switch does not turn it on
and off. Any tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be
repaired.
Store idle tool out of the
reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar
with the tool or these
instructions to operate the
tool. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools. Check for
misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other
condition that may affect the
operation. If damaged, tool
repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
Use the tool, accessories,
etc., in accordance with
these instructions and in
the manner intended for the
particular type of tool, taking
into account the working
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conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the tool
for operations different from
those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Service
Have your tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using
only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the tool is maintained.
Develop a periodic
maintenance schedule for
tool. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The measuring tool is intended for determining and checking
horizontal alignments and plumb points.
The measuring tool is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Intended Use
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The numbering of the product features shown refers to the
illustration of the tool on the graphic page.
(1) Laser beam outlet aperture
(2) On/off switch
(3) Magnetic rotating mount
(4) 1/4” tripod mount
(5) Battery compartment cover locking mechanism
(6) Battery compartment cover
(7) Magnet
(8) Laser warning label
(9) Serial number
(10) Laser viewing glassesA)
(11) TripodA)
(12) Hard Carrying Case
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.
Features
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Rotary Laser GPL100-30G GPL100-50G
Article number 3 601 K66 N10 3 601 K66 P10
Working rangeA) 125 ft (38 m) 125 ft (38 m)
Levelling accuracy (except for
laser point towards the floor)B)C) ±1/8 in. at 30 ft
(±0.35 mm/m)
±1/8 in. at 30 ft
(±0.35 mm/m)
Levelling accuracy (laser point
towards the floor)B)C) NA ±1/4 in. at 30 ft
(±0.7 mm/m)
Self-leveling range ±4° ±4°
Levelling time < 4 s < 4 s
Operating temperature 14˚F ~ 113 ˚F
–10 °C to +45 °C
14˚F ~ 113 ˚F
–10 °C to +45 °C
Storage temperature –4˚F ~ 158 ˚F
–20 °C to +70 °C
–4˚F ~ 158 ˚F
–20 °C to +70 °C
Max. altitude 6,560 ft
(2,000 m)
6,560 ft
(2,000 m)
Relative air humidity max. 90 % 90 %
Pollution degree according
to IEC 61010-1
2D) 2D)
Laser class 2 2
Laser type 500–540 nm,
< 1 mW
500–540 nm,
< 1 mW
C61 1
Divergence 0.8 mrad
(full angle)
0.8 mrad
(full angle)
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Rotary Laser GPL100-30G GPL100-50G
Tripod mount 1/4” 1/4”
Batteries 2 × 1.5 V LR6 (AA) 2 × 1.5 V LR6 (AA)
Operating timeB) 8 h 8 h
Weight according to
EPTA-Procedure 01:2014
.77 lb (.35 kg) .77 lb (.35 kg)
Dimensions
(length × width × height)
4.5” x 2” x 4.5”
(115 × 50 × 113 mm)
4.5” x 2” x 4.5”
(115 × 50 × 113 mm)
Protection rating IP 65 IP 65
A) The working range may be reduced by unfavourable environmental
conditions (e.g. direct sunlight).
B) At 68 - 77°F (20–25 °C)
C) The values stated presuppose normal to favourable environmental
conditions (e.g. no vibration, no fog, no smoke, no direct sunlight). Extreme
fluctuations in temperature can cause deviations in accuracy.
D) Only non-conductive deposits occur, whereby occasional temporary
conductivity caused by condensation is expected.
The serial number (9) on the type plate is used to clearly identify your
measuring tool.
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Inserting/changing the batteries
It is recommended that you use alkaline manganese batteries to op-
erate the measuring tool.
If required, turn the magnetic rotating mount (3) to the side so that
the battery compartment cover (6) is not obstructed.
Press the locking mechanism (5) upwards to open the battery com-
partment cover (6) and remove the battery compartment cover. In-
sert the batteries.
When inserting the batteries, ensure that the polarity is correct ac-
cording to the illustration on the inside of the battery compartment.
Reattach the battery compartment cover (6) and press it firmly into
place at the marked point above the locking mechanism (5).
If the batteries are running low, the laser points will gradually be-
come dimmer.
If the batteries are almost empty, the laser points will flash for 5
times every minute.
If the batteries are empty, the laser points will flash once before the
measuring tool switches off.
Always replace all the batteries at the same time. Only use batter-
ies 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 pe-
riod of time. The batteries can corrode and self-discharge during
prolonged storage in the measuring tool.
Preparation
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Starting Operation
Protect the measuring tool from moisture
and direct sunlight.
Do not expose the measuring tool to any
extreme temperatures or fluctuations in
temperature. The precision of the measuring tool may be
compromised if exposed to extreme temperatures or
fluctuations in temperature. For example, do not leave it in a
car for extended periods of time. If it has been subjected to
significant fluctuations in temperature, first allow the
measuring tool to adjust to the ambient temperature and then
always carry out an accuracy check before continuing work
(see “Leveling Accuracy”, page 18).
Avoid substantial knocks to the measuring
tool and avoid dropping it. Always carry out
an accuracy check before continuing work if the measuring tool
has been subjected to severe external influences (see “Leveling
Accuracy”, page 18).
Switch the measuring tool off when
transporting it. The pendulum unit is
locked when the tool is switched off, as it can otherwise be
damaged by extreme movements.
Switching On/Off
To switch on the measuring tool, slide the on/off switch (2) to
the “ON” position. As soon as it is switched on, the measuring
tool emits laser beams from the outlet apertures (1).
Operation
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Do not direct the laser beam at persons or
animals and do not stare into the laser
beam yourself (even from a distance).
To switch off the measuring tool, slide the on/off switch (2) to
the OFF position. The pendulum unit is locked when the tool is
switched off.
Never leave the measuring tool unattended
when switched on, and ensure the measur-
ing tool is switched off after use. Others may be blinded by the
laser beam.
If the maximum permitted operating temperature of 113 °F (45
°C) is exceeded, the tool shuts down to protect the laser di-
ode. Once it has cooled down, the measuring tool is operational
again and can be switched back on.
Automatic shut-off
The measuring tool automatically switches itself off after 60 min
of operation.
If the switched on measuring tool is not within the self-levelling
range (the laser points flash continuously), the automatic shut-
off is reset to 60 min.
Automatic Levelling
Position the measuring tool on a level, firm support or attach it
to a tripod (11).
To use the bottom laser point, rotate the measuring tool on the
magnetic rotating mount (3) in such a manner that the laser
point can be seen on the floor.
After switching on, the automatic levelling function automati-
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cally compensates irregularities within the self-levelling range of
±4°. The levelling is finished as soon as the laser points light up
continuously (i.e. no longer flashing) and do not move any more.
If automatic levelling is not possible, e.g. because the surface on
which the measuring tool stands deviates by more than 4° from
the horizontal plane, the laser points will flash continuously and
quickly.
If this is the case, set up the measuring tool in a level position
and wait for the self-levelling to take place. As soon as the mea-
suring tool is within the self-levelling range of ±4°, the laser
points will light up continuously.
In case of ground vibrations or position changes during opera-
tion, the measuring tool is automatically levelled again. After
each levelling process, check the position of the horizontal
and/or vertical laser points in relation to the reference points
to avoid errors arising from a change in the measuring tool’s
position.
Accuracy Check of the Measuring Tool
Influences on Accuracy
The largest influence is exerted by the ambient temperature. In
particular, temperature differences that occur from the ground
upwards can refract the laser beam.
Since the temperature stratification is greatest at ground level,
you should always mount the measuring tool on a tripod for
measuring distances of 65 ft (20 m) or more. In addition, posi-
tion the measuring tool in the centre of the work surface, wher-
ever this is possible.
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In addition to external influences, device-specific influences
(e.g. falls or heavy impacts) can also lead to deviations. For this
reason, check the levelling accuracy each time before beginning
work.
Should the measuring tool exceed the maximum deviation dur-
ing one of the tests, please have it repaired by a Bosch after-
sales service.
Checking the horizontal levelling accuracy
For this check, you will need a free measuring distance of 16 ft
(5 m) on firm ground between two walls (designated A and B).
– Mount the measuring tool close to wall A on a tripod, or place
it on a firm, flat surface. Switch on the measuring tool.
AB
16 ft (5 m)
– Aim the horizontal laser beam that runs parallel to the longitu-
dinal axis of the measuring tool at the closer wall A and allow
the measuring tool to level in. Mark the centre of the laser
point on the wall (point I).
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180°
AB
– Turn the measuring tool 180°, allow it to level in and mark the
centre point of the laser beam on the opposite wall B (point
II).
– Position the measuring tool – without rotating it – close to
wall B, switch it on and allow it to level in.
AB
– Align the height of the measuring tool (using the tripod or by
placing objects underneath as required) so that the centre
point of the laser beam exactly hits the previously marked
point II on wall B.
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