Bosch FL10 Flashlight for Litheon 10.8v Cordless Tools | List Price: $14.99
Discount Price: $12.99
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Brand: Bosch
Features: - Add on to any Bosch 10.8V Litheon Lithium-Ion cordless system
- 6-position pivoting head
- Adjustable focus beam
Below expectations [Posted on 2007-12-29]
I bought the Bosch Litheon 10.8V driver and got a bonus Bosch 10.8V Litheon light for free. Thank goodness it was free. It uses the same battery as the driver and the kit came with two batteries, so I thought that was great. I charged the battery and took it outside to use it. Of course, after I set it up, it tipped over and fell on the ground. The light immediately went out, wouldn't work. I had only had it on for about two minutes. I figured the bulb went out and I set about to change it. The manual said a spare bulb was in a side compartment. The instructions really aren't very clear. When it comes to removing the bulb in service it is pretty deeply recessed in the light, and there is a tiny clip (the same color as the bulb base) that holds the bulb in place. The manual just says remove bulb. To access the spare bulb you have to go into an even tinier recessed storage compartment to pull it out. My needlenose pliers wouldn't even work. I had to use a pick to slip in a cut out slot in the side of the bulb to pry and work it out. Replaced the bulb, everything is ok now .... until 30 minutes later I dropped it again and of course it no longer works. Most likely another bulb. Wonder how much those bulbs are gonna be. The light is round and isn't going to stay put if you lay it on its side. For a light, it works great (and the rechargeable batteries are great). For a tool (any tool is going to get bumped around and dropped), don't depend on it.
Nice utility light [Posted on 2008-01-11]
Bosch 10.8V Litheon Cordless Pivot Head Flashlight. TOOL ONLY
Handy little tool. As the above reviewer mentioned, it is easily knocked over but as a hand held (not standing) lamp it really works great. The small size makes it an easy fit in tight spaces.
Also, in response to the above reivew. The spare light bulb is accessed by using a regular screw driver on the black button with the lock symbol on the side of the light. Simply turn it a quarter turn and the spare bulb pops out with no effort at all.
As a side note, my 2 and a half year old got a hold of my light and left it on facing down on a blanket. Not sure how long it was there but the lens melted and scorched the blanket before I noticed. Totally my fault for letting my kid near a tool but I wanted to let people know to be careful, this thing puts out some heat.
Useful little freebie. [Posted on 2008-05-02]
Light came free with my PS40 and I find it a useful addition. Rechargeable flashlights are always good, and it's nice to share the battery and charger with a tool that I'm already carrying with me on a daily basis. As just a standalone light, I would not bother. Plenty bright and a charged battery lasts quite a while in shorter bursts. It does get hot, so I would not use it for extended periods of time.
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