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Read Before Using Lire avant usage Leer antes de usar Operating/Safety Instructions Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad GLR225 Call Toll Free for Pour obtenir des informations Llame gratis para Consumer Information et les adresses de nos centres obtener información...
General Safety Rules WARNING LASER RADIATION. AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE. DO NOT stare into the laser light source. Never aim light at another person or object other than the workpiece. Laser light can damage your eyes. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all WARNING instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
unintentionally blind other persons. for improved visualization of the laser beam, but they do not Do not point the laser beam at protect against laser radiation. persons or animals and do not look into the laser beam Do not use the laser viewing yourself, not even from a glasses as sun glasses or in large distance.
DO NOT operate the rangefinder ALWAYS repair and servicing in combustible areas such as in must be performed by a qualified the presence of flammable repair facility. Repairs performed liquids, gases or dust. by unqualified personnel could result in serious injury. ALWAYS position the rangefinder securely.
Functional Description INTENDED USE 18 Latch of battery lid The rangefinder is intended for 19 Battery lid measuring distances, lengths, 20 Serial number label heights, clearances and for 21 Laser beam outlet calculating areas and volumes. 22 Reception lens The rangefinder is suitable for 23 Protective case interior and exterior construction 24 Hand strap...
Technical Data GLR225 Laser Rangefinder Article number 3610K16610 Dimensions 2 5/16” x 4 x 1/14” (58 x 100 x 32mm) Measuring range 2 in ... 230 ft (0.05 ... 70m Distance measuring accuracy –typical accuracy ±1/16 in (±1.5 mm) Measuring duration –typical...
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Automatic switch-off after approx.. –Laser 20 s –Rangefinder (Without measurement) 5 min Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 6.35 oz (0.18 kg) Protection class (excluding battery compartment) IP 54 (dust and Splash water protected) A) The working range increases per 26 ft) must be taken into depending on how well the laser account.
Preparation Inserting/Replacing the Battery flashes; taking measurements is no longer possible. Use only alkali-manganese or rechargeable batteries. Always replace all batteries at the same time. Only use Fewer measurements are batteries from one brand and possible when using 1.2 V with the identical capacity.
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When switching on the In the continuous laser beam rangefinder again, “M” is mode, the measurement already indicated in the display. starts upon first actuation of the measuring button 10. Measuring Procedure The measured value appears The rangefinder offers a variety after 0.5 to 4 seconds.
To select the reference point, push button 13. The indication push button 1 repeatedly until the “LASER” lights up continuously required reference point is in the display. indicated in the display. Each Do not point the time after switching on, the rear laser beam at persons or edge of the rangefinder is preset animals and do not look into...
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Area Measurement Afterwards, measure the length, width and the height, one after For area measurements, push another, in the same manner as button 5 until the indicator for for a length measurement. The area measurement laser beam remains switched on appears in the display.
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To start the measurement, briefly push button 4 until “MAX” push the measuring button 10. appears in the display. Move the laser back and forth To start the measurement, briefly push the measuring button 10. over the requested target (e.g., the room ceiling for determining Move the laser back and forth the plumb line) in such a manner...
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target surface is available as a After completing the second reflector. Correct results are measurement, the distance B is achieved only when the laser calculated automatically.The last beam and the sought distance individual measured value is form an exact right angle (90°) indicated at the bottom in the (Pythagorean Theorem).
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at the bottom in the display, while the rangefinder can be moved the surface is indicated at the top. relative to the target, whereby the The laser remains switched on. measured value is updated approx.. every 0.5 seconds. As an example, the user can move from a wall to the required distance, while the actual distance can be read...
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all measuring functions. Pushing display and “add” is briefly the button repeatedly deletes the indicated next to it. individual measured values in If a value is already stored in the reverse order. memory, the new value is added In the multi-surface area to the memory contents, measurement mode, pushing however, only if it’s the same type...
Displaying the Stored Value Deleting the Memory To delete the memory contents, first push the memory retrieve button 2, so that “M=” is indicated in the display. Then push the clear button 14; “M” is no longer indicated in the display. Push the memory retrieve button 2 in order to display the value stored in the memory.
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with varying temperatures or surfaces, especially over longer indirectly received reflections can distances. affect the measured value. These In combination with the laser effects are due to physical beam, the vial level 6 is not reasons and can therefore not suitable for leveling.
Trouble Shooting Issue Remedy The indications “Hot” or “Cold” are indicated in the display; measurement not possible. The rangefinder is not within the Wait until the rangefinder has operating temperature of – 10 °C to reached the operating temperature +50 °C (+14 °F to +122 °F). Battery indication “B”...
Issue Remedy Measuring result not plausible Wrong reference point set Select reference point that corresponds to measurement Obstruction in path of laser beam Laser point must be completely on target surface The rangefinder section with a length of approx.. monitors the correct 3 to 10 meters (10 to 33 feet);...
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• 30-Day Money Back Refund or Replacement. If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your laser or measuring tool product, for any reason, you can return it to BOSCH within 30 days of the date of purchase for a full refund or replacement. To obtain this 30-Day Refund or Replacement, your return must be accompanied by the original receipt for purchase of the laser or measuring tool product.
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