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English

 Safety Notes

Read all safety warnings and all instruc-

tions, including the information on the 

side surface of the construction site radio. 

Failure to follow 

the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire 

and/or serious injury.

Save all safety warnings and instructions for future refer-

ence.

The term construction site radio used in the safety notes, re-

fers to mains-powered construction site radios (with power-

supply plug) and to battery-operated construction site radios 

(without power-supply plug).



Keep work area clean and well lit. 

Cluttered or dark areas 

invite accidents.



The mains plug of the power-supply plug must match 

the socket outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do 

not use adapter plugs together with construction site 

radios. 

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce 

the risk of electric shock.



Do not misuse the cord of the power-supply plug to car-

ry the construction site radio charger, hang it up, or for 

pulling the plug out of the outlet. Keep the cord away 

from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. 

Damaged or 

entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.



Completely unwind the connection cable of the power-

supply plug when operating the construction site radio 

via mains supply. 

Otherwise the connection cable can 

heat up.



Take care that the mains plug can be pulled at any time. 

The mains plug is the only possibility to disconnect the 

construction site radio from the mains supply.

Protect the construction site radio from rain 

and moisture. 

The penetration of water into the 

construction site radio increases the risk of elec-

tric shock.



Keep the construction site radio and the power-supply 

plug clean. 

Contamination may result in danger of electric 

shock.



Check the construction site radio, power-supply plug, 

cable and plug each time before using. If damage is de-

tected, do not use the construction site radio. Never 

open the construction site radio or the power-supply 

plug yourself, and have repairs carried out only by a 

qualified repair person using only identical replace-

ment parts. 

Damaged construction site radios, power-

supply plugs, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric 

shock.



This construction site radio can be used by children 

aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced 

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of expe-

rience and knowledge if they have been given supervi-

sion or instruction concerning use of the construction 

site radio in a safe way and understand the hazards in-

volved. 

Otherwise, there is danger of operating errors and 

injuries.



Supervise children. 

This will ensure that children do not 

play with the construction site radio.



Cleaning and user maintenance of the construction site 

radio shall not be made by children without supervi-

sion.



Do not open the battery. 

Danger of short-circuiting.

Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against 

continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and 

moisture. 

Danger of explosion.



When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from oth-

er metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, 

screws, or other small metal objects that can make a 

connection from one terminal to another. 

 Shorting the 

battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.



Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from 

the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally oc-

curs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-

ally seek medical help. 

Liquid ejected from the battery 

may cause irritations or burns.



In case of damage and improper use of the battery, va-

pours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek 

medical help in case of complaints. 

The vapours can irri-

tate the respiratory system.



Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu-

facturer. 

A charger that is suitable for one type of battery 

pack may create a risk of fire when used with another bat-

tery pack.

WARNING

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

Only use the battery in conjunction with your construc-

tion site radio and/or a Bosch power tool. 

This is the only 

way to protect the battery against dangerous overload.



Use only original Bosch Professional lithium-ion batter-

ies with a voltage of 14,4 V or 18 V. 

When using other 

batteries, e.g. imitations, reconditioned batteries or other 

brands, there is danger of injury as well as property dam-

age through exploding batteries.



Read and strictly observe the safety warnings and 

working instructions in the operating instructions of 

the tools that you connect to the construction site ra-

dio.

Product Description and 

Specifications

Read all safety warnings and all instruc-

tions. 

Failure to follow the warnings and in-

structions may result in electric shock, fire 

and/or serious injury.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustra-

tion of the construction site radio on the graphics page.

1

Display

2

On/Off button

3 “Vol –”

 button for reducing the volume/treble/bass 

setting

4 “Equalizer”

 button (for manual sound adjustment)

5 “Vol +”

 button for increasing the volume/treble/bass 

setting

6

Preset buttons

7

Rod antenna

8

seek button

9

seek button

10

 button (for setting the time)

11 “Source”

 button (for selecting an audio source)

12 “Mute”

 button

13

Carrying handle

14

Speaker

15

Battery port

16 “AUX IN”

 socket

17

AUX cable

18

Battery unlocking button

19

Battery pack*

20

Power-supply plug

21

Plug-in connector

22

Screw for battery lid

23

Battery lid

24

12 V connection socket

*Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard de-

livery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories 

can be found in our accessories program.

Display Elements

a

Radio frequency indicator

b

Battery charge-control indicator

c

Stereo indicator

d

Mute indicator

e

Multi-function indicator

f

Audio-source indicator

Technical Data

Assembly

Power Supply of the Construction Site Radio

The power supply of the construction site radio can take place 

via the power-supply plug 

20

 or via a lithium ion battery 

19

.

Operation with Battery Pack



Use only original Bosch Professional lithium-ion batter-

ies with a voltage of 14.4 V or 18 V. 

Using other battery 

packs can lead to injuries and pose a fire hazard.

Note: 

Use of batteries not suitable for the construction site ra-

dio can lead to malfunctions of or cause damage to the con-

struction site radio.

Construction Site Radio

GML SoundBoxx

Article number

3 601 D29 9..

Back-up batteries

2 x 1,5 V

(LR03/AAA)

Battery

V

14.4/18

Operating temperature

°C

–10...+40

Storage temperature

°C

–20...+70

Weight according to 

EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

kg

1.6

Audio Operation/Radio

Operating voltage

– for operation with power-

supply plug

– for battery-pack operation

V

V

12

14.4/18

Rated output of amplifier (for 

operation with power-supply 

plug)

2 x 5 W

Reception range

– FM

– AM

MHz

kHz

87.5 –108

531 –1602

Power-supply plug

Article number

1 600 A00 0..

Input voltage

V~

100 –240

Frequency

Hz

50/60

Input current

mA

500

Output voltage

V=

12

Output current

mA

1500

Weight according to 

EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

kg

0.2

Protection class

/

II

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Note: 

The battery pack is supplied partially charged. To en-

sure full capacity of the battery pack, completely charge the 

battery pack in the battery charger before using for the first 

time.



Use only the battery chargers listed on the accessories 

page. 

Only these battery chargers are matched to the lith-

ium ion batteries used in your construction site radio.

The Lithium-Ion battery can be charged at any time without 

reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure 

does not damage the battery.

The battery is equipped with a NTC temperature control 

which allows charging only within a temperature range of be-

tween 0 °C and 45 °C. A long battery service life is achieved 

in this manner.

Insert a battery into the battery port 

15

 in such a manner that 

the connections of the battery face against the connections in 

the charging compartment 

15

, and allow the battery to en-

gage in the battery port.

The battery charge-control indicator 

b

 appears on the display 

as soon as a battery pack with sufficient voltage is inserted 

and the construction site radio is not connected to the mains 

supply via the power-supply plug 

20

.

The battery charge-control indicator 

b

 indicates the current 

battery pack status. When the battery charge-control indica-

tor flashes, the battery pack must be charged.

To remove the battery 

19

, press the release button on the 

battery and pull it out of the battery port 

15

.

Operation with Power-supply Plug 



Observe the mains voltage! 

The voltage of the power 

source for the power-supply plug must correspond with 

the data on the type plate of the power-supply plug.

Open the protective cap of the 12 V connection socket 

24

. In-

sert the plug-in connector 

21

 of the 12 V power-supply plug 

into the 12 V connection socket 

24

. Connect the power-sup-

ply plug to the mains supply.



Use only the original Bosch power-supply plug intend-

ed for your construction site radio. 

This measure will en-

sure proper operation of the construction site radio.

After removing the plug-in connector, reattach the protective 

cap of the 12 V connection socket 

24

 to protect against 

dirt/debris.

Inserting/Replacing the Back-up Battery

In order to store the time in the construction site radio, back-

up batteries have to be inserted. Using alkali-manganese bat-

teries is recommended for this purpose.

To open the battery compartment, loosen screw 

22

 and re-

move battery lid 

23

. Insert the back-up batteries. When in-

serting, pay attention to the correct polarity according to the 

representation on the outside of the battery lid.

Mount the battery lid 

23

 again and tighten it with screw 

22

.

Replace the back-up batteries when the time indication 

e

 be-

comes weaker and the construction site radio no longer 

stores the time.

Always replace all batteries at the same time. Only use batter-

ies from one brand and with the identical capacity.



Remove the back-up batteries from the construction 

site radio when not using it for longer periods. 

When 

storing for longer periods, the back-up batteries can cor-

rode and discharge themselves.

Operation



Protect the construction site radio against moisture 

and direct sunlight. 

The construction site radio is suitable 

only for indoor use.

Audio Operation

Switching On and Off

To 

switch on

 the construction site radio, press the On/Off 

button 

2

. The display 

1

 goes on and the last set audio source 

after switching off the construction site radio is activated.

Note: 

When operating the first time via battery pack or when 

not having used the construction site radio for a longer peri-

od, it may be necessary to press the On/Off button 

2

 several 

times or longer, to switch the radio on.

Each time after pressing a button, the display 

1

 is illuminated 

for several seconds.

To 

switch off

 the construction site radio, press the On/Off 

button 

2

 again. The current audio source setting is stored.

When not using the construction site radio, switch it off in or-

der to save energy.

Adjusting the Volume

After switching on the construction site radio, a mean volume 

level (value 10) is always set.

To increase the volume, press the 

“Vol +”

 button 

5

; to reduce 

the volume, press the 

“Vol –”

 button 

3

. The volume setting 

“VL”

 is indicated with a value between 0 and 20 for a few sec-

onds in indicator 

e

 on the display.

Before adjusting or changing a radio station, set the volume to 

a lower setting; before starting an external audio source, set 

the volume to medium.

The sound can be switched off by pressing the 

“Mute”

 button 

12

. To switch the sound on again, either press the 

“Mute”

button 

12

 once more or either of the 

“Vol +”

5

 or 

“Vol –”

 but-

tons 

3

.

Adjusting the Sound

An equalizer is integrated in the construction site radio for op-

timal sound reproduction.

To manually change the bass level, press the 

“Equalizer”

 but-

ton 

4

 once. 

“BA”

 is indicated on the display along with the 

stored bass level value in the multi-function indicator 

e

. To 

manually change the treble, press the 

“Equalizer”

 button 

4

again; 

“TR”

 as well as the stored treble value are indicated in 

the multi-function indicator 

e

.

Indication

Capacity



2/3



1/3

<1/3

Reserve

Battery pack empty

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The bass and treble levels can be adjusted between –5 and 

+5. To increase the indicated value, press the 

“Vol + ”

 button 

5

; to lower the value, press the 

“Vol –”

 button 

3

. The 

changed values are automatically stored when indicator 

e

changes back to the time indication a few seconds after last 

pressing either of the buttons.

Selecting an Audio Source

To select an audio source, press the 

“Source”

 button 

11

 until 

the indicator 

f

 for the desired internal audio source (see “Set-

ting/Storing Radio Stations”, page 13) or for the desired ex-

ternal audio source (see “Connecting External Audio Sourc-

es”, page 13) is indicated on the display:

–

“FM”: 

FM radio,

–

“AM”: 

AM radio,

–

“AUX”: 

external audio source (e.g. CD player) via the 

3.5 mm socket 

16

.

Setting the Rod Antenna

The construction site radio is provided with a mounted rod an-

tenna 

7

. For radio operation, point the rod antenna toward 

the direction that enables the best reception.

When the reception is insufficient, position the construction 

site radio at a different location that enables better reception.

Note: 

When operating the construction site radio in the direct 

vicinity of radio-communication equipment or radio trans-

ceivers, or other electronic equipment, the radio reception 

can be subject to interference.

Setting/Storing Radio Stations

Press the 

“Source”

 button 

11

 until 

“FM”

 is indicated for the 

ultra-short wave reception range or 

“AM”

 for the medium 

wave reception range in display element 

f

.

To 

set a certain radio frequency

, press the 

seek button 

9

 to increase the frequency or the 

seek button 

8

 to de-

crease it. The current frequency is shown in indicator 

a

 on the 

display.

To 

scan for radio stations with a high signal strength

, 

press and briefly hold the 

 seek button 

9

 or the 

seek 

button 

8

. The frequency of the found radio station is shown in 

indicator 

a

 on the display.

When the reception of a suitable signal is sufficiently strong, 

the construction site radio automatically switches to stereo 

reception. The indicator for stereo reception 

c

 appears on the 

display.

To 

store a set station

, press one of the preset buttons 

6

 for 

3 seconds. As soon as 

“PR”

 and the number of the selected 

preset button appears in display element 

e

, the station is 

stored.

A total of 5 FM and 5 AM stations can be preset. Please note 

that an already occupied preset is overwritten when a new ra-

dio station is assigned to it.

To 

start the playback of a stored station

, briefly press the 

respective preset button 

6

. 

“PR”

 as well as the preset number 

of the station are indicated in display element 

e

 for a few sec-

onds.

Connecting External Audio Sources

Apart from the integrated radio, various external audio sourc-

es can be played.

Remove the protective cap of the 

“AUX IN”

 socket 

16

. Insert 

the angled 3.5 mm plug of the AUX cable 

17

 into the socket 

(see illustration on the graphics page). Connect the second 

plug of the AUX cable to an appropriate audio source.

For playback of the connected audio source, press the 

“Source”

 button 

11

 until 

“AUX”

 appears in indicator 

f

 on the 

display.

After removing the plug of the AUX cable, reattach the protec-

tive cap of the 

“AUX IN”

 socket 

16

 again to protect against 

dirt/debris.

Time Indication

The construction site radio is equipped with a time indication 

with separate power supply. When back-up batteries with suf-

ficient capacity are inserted in the back-up battery compart-

ment (see “Inserting/Replacing the Back-up Battery”, 

page 12), the time can be stored even when the construction 

site radio is disconnected from the A/C power supply or the 

battery.

Setting the Time

– To set the time, press the   button 

10

 until the hours indi-

cation flashes in display element 

e

.

– Press the 

seek button 

9

 or the 

seek button 

8

 until 

the correct hour setting is indicated.

– Press the   button 

10

 again, so that the minutes indica-

tion flashes in display element 

e

.

– Press the 

seek button 

9

 or the 

seek button 

8

 until 

the correct minute setting is indicated.

– Press the   button 

10

 a third time to store the time set-

ting.

Working Advice

Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the Battery

Protect the battery against moisture and water.

Store the battery only within a temperature range between 

0 °C and 50 °C. As an example, do not leave the battery in the 

car in summer.

A battery that is new or has not been used for a longer period 

does not develop its full capacity until after approx. 5 charg-

ing/discharging cycles. 

A significantly reduced working period after charging indi-

cates that the battery is used and must be replaced.

Observe the notes for disposal.

Troubleshooting 

–

 Causes and Corrective 

Measures

Cause

Corrective Measure

Construction site radio inoperative

No power supply

Completely insert the power-

supply plug and plug-in 

connector or the charged 

battery pack

Construction site radio too 

warm or too cold

Wait until the construction 

site radio has reached 

operating temperature

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When the corrective measures do not eliminate an error, 

please contact an authorised service agent for Bosch power 

tools.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

For safe and proper working, always keep the construction 

site radio clean.

Wipe off debris using a moist and soft cloth. Do not use any 

cleaning agents or solvents.

If the construction site radio should fail despite the care taken 

in manufacture and testing, repair should be carried out by an 

authorised customer services agent for Bosch power tools.

In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always 

include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of 

the construction site radio.

After-sales Service and Application Service

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-

ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare 

parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can al-

so be found under:

www.bosch-pt.com

Bosch’s application service team will gladly answer questions 

concerning our products and their accessories.

Great Britain

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)

P.O. Box 98

Broadwater Park

North Orbital Road

Denham

Uxbridge

UB 9 5HJ

Tel. Service: (0844) 7360109

Fax: (0844) 7360146

E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com

Ireland

Origo Ltd.

Unit 23 Magna Drive

Magna Business Park

City West

Dublin 24

Tel. Service: (01) 4666700

Fax: (01) 4666888

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.

Power Tools

Locked Bag 66

Clayton South VIC 3169

Customer Contact Center

Inside Australia:

Phone: (01300) 307044

Fax: (01300) 307045

Inside New Zealand:

Phone: (0800) 543353

Fax: (0800) 428570

Outside AU and NZ:

Phone: +61 3 95415555

www.bosch.com.au

Republic of South Africa

Customer service

Hotline: (011) 6519600

Gauteng – BSC Service Centre

35 Roper Street, New Centre

Johannesburg

Tel.: (011) 4939375

Fax: (011) 4930126

E-Mail: bsctools@icon.co.za

KZN – BSC Service Centre

Unit E, Almar Centre

143 Crompton Street

Pinetown

Tel.: (031) 7012120

Fax: (031) 7012446

E-Mail: bsc.dur@za.bosch.com

Construction site radio inoperative on A/C power supply

Power-supply plug or 

connection cable defective

Check the power-supply plug 

and the connection cable, 

and have them replaced as 

required

Wrong power-supply plug 

inserted

Use the original Bosch power-

supply plug (also available as 

spare part)

Construction site radio inoperative on DC power supply

Battery contacts 

contaminated

Clean the battery contacts 

(e.g. by inserting and 

removing the battery several 

times) or replace the battery

Battery pack defective

Replace the battery

Battery pack too warm or too 

cold

Wait until of the battery has 

reached operating tempera-

ture

Construction site radio suddenly inoperative

Power-supply plug or battery 

pack not properly or 

completely inserted

Plug in power-supply plug or 

battery properly and 

completely

Bad radio reception

Interference from other 

devices or insufficient set-up 

location

Position the construction site 

radio at another location with 

better reception or with 

greater clearance to other 

electronic devices or socket 

outlets.

Time indication faulty

Back-up batteries of clock 

empty

Replace back-up batteries

Back-up batteries incorrectly 

inserted (wrong polarity)

Insert back-up batteries 

correctly

Cause

Corrective Measure

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Western Cape – BSC Service Centre

Democracy Way, Prosperity Park

Milnerton

Tel.: (021) 5512577

Fax: (021) 5513223

E-Mail: bsc@zsd.co.za

Bosch Headquarters

Midrand, Gauteng

Tel.: (011) 6519600

Fax: (011) 6519880

E-Mail: rbsa-hq.pts@za.bosch.com

People’s Republic of China

China Mainland

Bosch Power Tools (China) Co., Ltd.

567, Bin Kang Road

Bin Jiang District 310052

Hangzhou, P.R.China

Service Hotline: 4008268484

Fax: (0571) 87774502

E-Mail: contact.ptcn@cn.bosch.com

www.bosch-pt.com.cn

HK and Macau Special Administrative Regions

Robert Bosch Hong Kong Co. Ltd.

21st Floor, 625 King’s Road

North Point, Hong Kong

Customer Service Hotline: +852 2101 0235

Fax: +852 2590 9762

E-Mail: info@hk.bosch.com

www.bosch-pt.com.hk

Indonesia

PT. Multi Mayaka

Kawasan Industri Pulogadung

Jalan Rawa Gelam III No. 2

Jakarta 13930

Indonesia

Tel.: (021) 46832522

Fax: (021) 46828645/6823

E-Mail: sales@multimayaka.co.id

www.bosch-pt.co.id

Philippines

Robert Bosch, Inc.

28th Floor Fort Legend Towers,

3rd Avenue corner 31st Street,

Fort Bonifacio Global City,

1634 Taguig City, Philippines

Tel.: (02) 8703871

Fax: (02) 8703870

matheus.contiero@ph.bosch.com

www.bosch-pt.com.ph

Bosch Service Center:

9725-27 Kamagong Street

San Antonio Village

Makati City, Philippines

Tel.: (02) 8999091

Fax: (02) 8976432

rosalie.dagdagan@ph.bosch.com

Malaysia

Robert Bosch (S.E.A.) Sdn. Bhd.

No. 8A, Jalan 13/6

G.P.O. Box 10818

46200 Petaling Jaya

Selangor, Malaysia

Tel.: (03) 79663194

Fax: (03) 79583838

cheehoe.on@my.bosch.com

Toll-Free: 1800 880188

www.bosch-pt.com.my

Thailand

Robert Bosch Ltd.

Liberty Square Building

No. 287, 11 Floor

Silom Road, Bangrak

Bangkok 10500

Tel.: 02 6311879 – 1888 (10 lines)

Fax: 02 2384783

Robert Bosch Ltd., P. O. Box 2054

Bangkok 10501, Thailand

Bosch Service – Training Centre

2869-2869/1 Soi Ban Kluay

Rama IV Road (near old Paknam Railway)

Prakanong District

10110 Bangkok

Thailand

Tel.: 02 6717800 – 4

Fax: 02 2494296

Fax: 02 2495299

Singapore

Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte. Ltd.

11 Bishan Street 21

Singapore 573943

Tel.: 6571 2772

Fax: 6350 5315

leongheng.leow@sg.bosch.com

Toll-Free: 1800 3338333

www.bosch-pt.com.sg

Vietnam

Robert Bosch Vietnam Co. Ltd

10/F, 194 Golden Building

473 Dien Bien Phu Street

Ward 25, Binh Thanh District

84 Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

Tel.: (08) 6258 3690 ext. 413

Fax: (08) 6258 3692

hieu.lagia@vn.bosch.com

www.bosch-pt.com

Transport

The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Danger-

ous Goods Legislation requirements. The user can transport 

the batteries by road without further requirements.

When being transported by third parties (e.g.: air transport or 

forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and 

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