Eaton GIM 60 User manual

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Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes de sécurité/d’utilisation
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
y seguridad
GIM 60
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General Safety Rules
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Electrical safety
Batteries can explode or leak, cause injury or
fire. To reduce this risk, always follow all in-
structions 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 batter-
ies 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.
Maintenance
DO NOT use this digital level for any purpose
other than those outlined in this manual. This
could result in serious injury.
ALWAYS use only the accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer of your
digital level. Use of accessories that have been
designed for use with other digital levels could
result in serious injury.
Repair and servicing must always be per-
formed by a qualified repair facility. Repairs
performed by unqualified personnel could re-
sult in serious injury.
Read all safety warnings
and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may re-
sult in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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Technical Data
Intended Use
The digital level is intended for quick and pre-
cise angle measurements.
Features
The numbering of the product features shown
refers to the illustration of the digital level on
the graphic page.
1Spirit level for horizontal alignment
2Serial number
3Battery lid
4Latch of battery lid
5Illuminated display
6Spirit level for vertical alignment
7Audio signal button
8Button for changing the unit of measure
9“ON/OFF” button
10 Button for calibration “Cal”
11 “HOLD/COPY” button
12 Protective pouch
Digital
level GIM 60 GIM 120
Article number 3 601 K76 710 3 601 K76 810
Dimensions
– Length
– Width
– Height
24 in / 608 mm
1.06 in / 27 mm
2.3 in / 59 mm
49.2 in / 1250 mm
1.06 in / 27 mm
2.3 in / 59 mm
Measuring
range
0–360° (4 x 90°) 0–360° (4 x 90°)
Measuring
accuracy
– 0°/90°
– 1–89°
±0.05°
±0.2°
±0.05°
±0.2°
Operating
temperature
14 °F...122 °F /
–10 °C...+50 °C
14 °F...122 °F /
–10 °C...+50 °C
Storage
temperature
–4 °F...158 °F /
–20 °C...+70 °C
–4 °F...158 °F /
–20 °C...+70 °C
Alkaline
Batteries
4 x1.5V
LR6 (AA)
4 x1.5V
LR6 (AA)
Operating
time, approx.
100 h 100 h
Automatic
switch-off after
approx.
30 min 30 min
Weight accord-
ing to EPTA-
Procedure
01/2003
1.5 lbs / 0.7 kg 2.9 lbs / 1.3 kg
IP 54 (dust
and splash
proof)
●●
The digital level can be clearly identified with
the serial number 2on the type plate.
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Display elements
aAlignment arrows
b/c Units of measure: °; %; IN/FT
d“H” indicator for “HOLD” memory value
eReading
fBattery indicator
gIndicator for audio signal
Assembly
Inserting/Replacing the Batteries
Use alkaline (4 x AA) batteries to operate the
digital level.
Ensure polarity of each
battery matches the mark-
ing on the battery lid. Incorrect battery polar-
ity may cause fire or personal injury.
To open the battery lid 3, press on the latch 4
and fold the battery lid up. Insert the batteries.
Battery Indicator
The battery indicator f always displays the cur-
rent battery status:
The battery is over 90 % full
The battery is between 60 % and 90 %
full
The battery is between 30 % and 60 %
full
The battery is between 10 % and 30 %
full
The empty battery indicator flashes. The
battery level is under 10 %. Once the bat-
tery indicator begins flashing, you can
measure for approximately another 15-
20 minutes until the tool shuts down.
Always replace all batteries at the same time.
Do not use different brands or types of batter-
ies together.
Remove the batteries from the digital level
when not using it for longer periods. When
storing for longer periods, the batteries can
corrode and self-discharge.
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Operation
Initial Operation
Protect the digital level
against moisture and direct
sun light.
Do not subject the digital
level to extreme tempera-
tures or variations in temperature. As an ex-
ample, do not leave it in vehicles for a long
time. In case of large variations in temperature,
allow the digital level to adjust to the ambient
temperature before putting it into operation. In
case of extreme temperatures or variations in
temperature, the accuracy of the digital level
can be impaired.
The contact surfaces and
contact edges of the digital
level must be clean. Protect the digital level
against impact and shock. Debris particles or
deformations can lead to faulty measurements.
Avoid heavy impact to or
dropping down of the digi-
tal level. After severe exterior effects to the
digital level, it is recommended to carry out an
accuracy check (see “Checking the Measuring
Accuracy”) each time before continuing to
work.
Switching On and Off
Press the “ON/OFF” switch 9to switch the
digital level on or off.
If no button on the digital level is pressed for
approx. 30 mins or the grade of the digital level
is not changed by more than 1.5°, then the
grade measurement and the display are auto-
matically switched off to save the battery.
Checking the Measuring Accuracy
(see figure B)
Check the accuracy of the digital level each
time before using, after extreme temperature
changes as well as after heavy jolts or impact.
Before measuring angles <45°, the accuracy
check should take place on a level and horizon-
tal surface; before measuring angles >45°, on a
level and vertical surface.
Switch the digital level on and place it on the
horizontal or vertical surface.
Wait for 10s and write down the measured
value.
Rotate the digital level (as shown in the figure)
by 180° around its vertical axis. Wait again for
10s and write down the second measured vale.
Calibrate the digital level only when the dif-
ference between both reading values is great-
er than 0.1°.
Calibrate the digital level in the position (ver-
tical or horizontal), in which the difference of
the measured values has been determined.
Calibration for Horizontal Surfaces (see
figure C)
The horizontal surface used to calibrate the
tool cannot slope more than 5°. If the slope is
greater than 5°, the calibration is discontinued
and “---” will display.
cSwitch the digital level on and place it onto
the horizontal surface so that the spirit lev-
el 1faces upward and the display 5faces
you. Wait for 10s.
dThen press the “Cal” calibration button 10
until “CAL1” appears on the display. Then
the measuring value will flash on the dis-
play.
eTurn the digital level 180° around the ver-
tical axis so that the spirit level still faces
upward, but the display 5faces away from
you. Wait for 10s.
fThen press the “Cal” calibration button 10
again. “CAL2” will be shown on the display.
Then the measuring value (no longer flash-
ing) will appear on the display. The digital
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level has now been recalibrated for this sur-
face.
gAfterwards you must calibrate the digital
level for the opposite surface. For this, turn
the digital level around its horizontal axis so
that the spirit level 1faces downward and
the display 5faces you. Place the digital
level onto the horizontal surface. Wait for
10s.
hThen press the “Cal” calibration button 10
until “CAL1” appears briefly on the display.
Then the measuring value will flash on the
display.
iTurn the digital level 180° around the ver-
tical axis so that the spirit level still faces
downward but the display 5is facing away
from you. Wait for 10s.
jThen press the “Cal” calibration button 10
again. “CAL2” will be shown on the display.
Then the measuring value (no longer flash-
ing) will appear on the display. The digital
level has now been recalibrated for both
horizontal surfaces.
Note: If the digital level is not turned around
the axis shown in the figure in steps Oand S,
then the calibration cannot be completed
(“CAL2” is not indicated in the display).
Calibration for Vertical Surfaces
(see figure D)
The vertical surface used to calibrate the tool
cannot slope more than 5°. If the slope is
greater than 5°, the calibration is discontinued
and “---” will display.
cSwitch the digital level on and place it
against the vertical surface so that the
spirit level 6faces upward and the display
5faces you. Wait for 10s.
dThen press the “Cal” calibration button 10
until “CAL1” appears on the display. Then
the measuring value will flash on the dis-
play.
eTurn the digital level 180° around the ver-
tical axis so that the spirit level still faces
upward, but the display 5faces away from
you. Wait for 10s.
fThen press the “Cal” calibration button 10
again. “CAL2” will be shown on the display.
Then the measuring value (no longer flash-
ing) will appear on the display. The digital
level has now been recalibrated for this sur-
face.
gAfterwards you must calibrate the digital
level for the opposite surface. For this, turn
the digital level around its horizontal axis
in such a manner that the spirit level 6fac-
es downward and the display 5faces you.
Place the digital level against the vertical
surface. Wait for 10s.
hThen press the “Cal” calibration button 10
until “CAL1” appears on the display. Then
the measuring value will flash on the dis-
play.
iTurn the digital level 180° around the ver-
tical axis so that the spirit level still faces
downward but the display 5is facing away
from you. Wait for 10s.
jThen press the “Cal” calibration button 10
again. “CAL2” will be shown briefly on the
display. Then the measuring value (no lon-
ger flashing) will appear on the display. The
digital level has now been recalibrated for
both vertical surfaces.
Note: If the digital level is not turned around
the axis shown in the figure in steps eand
i, then the calibration cannot be completed
(“CAL2” is not indicated in the display).
Changing the Unit of Measure (see figure A)
You can change between the units of measure
“°”, “%” and “IN/FT” at any time. For this, press
the button for changing the unit of measure 8
as often as required until the desired setting is
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Measuring Functions
The “Hold/Copy” button 11 has two functions:
– Holding (“Hold”) a measured value, even
when the digital level is moved afterwards
(e.g., because the digital level is in a posi-
tion in which the display cannot be read);
– Copying (“Copy”) a measured value.
“Hold” function:
– Press the “Hold/Copy” button 11. The cur-
rent measuring value eis held on the dis-
play and stored, and indicator “H” flashes.
– Press the “Hold/Copy” button 11 again to
end the “Hold” function. The stored value is
deleted. Normal measuring is continued.
“Copy” function:
– Long press the “Hold/Copy” button 11. The
current measuring value eis copied and in-
dicator “H” will flash 3 times on the display
before returning to normal measuring.
– Press the “Hold/Copy” button 11. The
stored measuring value eis shown on the
display and indicator “H” flashes.
– Place the digital level in the location to
which the measuring value is to be trans-
ferred. When doing so, the alignment of
the digital level is irrelevant. The alignment
arrows ashow which direction the digital
level has to be moved in to reach the grade
you want to copy. When the stored grade
is reached, an audio signal sounds and the
alignment arrows adisappear.
– Press the “Hold/Copy” button 11 again to
return stored measurement. Indicator “H”
is shown flashing on the display.
– Long press the “Hold/Copy” button 11 to
store a new value.
– To delete a “Hold” value, press the “ON/
OFF” button 9.
displayed in indicator b/c. The current measur-
ing value is automatically converted.
The unit-of-measure setting is retained when
switching the digital level on or off.
Switching the Audio Signal On/Off
The audio signal can be switched on/off with
the audio signal button 7. When the audio sig-
nal is switched on, indicator gappears in the
display.
When you switch on the digital level, the audio
signal is switched on as standard.
Measured-value Indication
and Alignment Aids
The measurement on the digital level changes
with the movement of the tool. The display
will stop on the measurement once your digital
level is stationary on the desired position.
The measurement on the display will rotate
180 degrees with the digital level, so the dis-
play can be read for overhead work.
The digital level uses arrows on the display to
show which direction it has to be tilted in or-
der to reach the target value. In standard mea-
surements the target value is the horizontal or
vertical, in the “Hold/Copy” function it is the
stored measuring value.
When the target value is reached, the arrows
disappear and a continuous audio signal
sounds when the audio signal is switched on.
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Maintenance and Service
Store and transport the digital level only in the
supplied protective pouch.
For safe and proper working, always keep the
digital level clean.
Do not immerse the digital level in water or
other fluids.
Wipe off debris using a moist and soft cloth.
Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.
In case of repairs, send in the digital level
packed in its protective pouch 12.
If the digital level should fail despite the care
taken in manufacturing and testing procedures,
repair should be carried out by an authorized
after-sales service centre for Bosch power
tools. Do not open the digital level yourself.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders,
please always include the 10-digit article num-
ber given on the type plate of the digital level.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Recycle raw materials and batter-
ies instead of disposing of waste.
The unit, accessories, packag-
ing and used batteries should be
sorted for environmentally friend-
ly recycling in accordance with
the latest regulations.
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