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JCB BATTERY PACKS
Instruction & User Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Intended Use
This lithium-ion battery pack is indended for
use only with a compatible JCB 18V power
tool & charger.
The component must not be modified or used
for any other purposes than the ones described
in these instructions.
Battery
Check the power tool switch is not operated
during insertion or removal of the battery pack.
NOTE
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Do not force the battery when
connecting it, use moderate pressure.
An incorrectly connected battery can
damage the battery terminals or the battery
socket on the tool.
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Use the button on the battery to check the
charging status; 4 red LEDs indicates fully
charged, where 1 indicates low battery status.
Charging The Battery
After charging for the first time, ensure the
battery is completely discharged before
placing on charge again. Repeat this charging
and discharging cycle 4 to 5 times to ensure
battery is correctly conditioned.
WARNING!
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Place the battery charger on a level and
stable surface.
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Connect the battery to the charger so that it
clicks into place.
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Plug the charger into a suitable power supply.
Note: ensure the rated voltage on the charger
rating label matches the power supply voltage.
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Refer to the Battery Charge Level table
below for battery charger status as indicated
by LED lights.
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Unplug the charger from the power point
and remove the battery from the charger.
Battery Charge Level
Red
LED
Green
LED
Battery Charge Status
Charger is connected to
mains power
Connected battery is
charging
Connected battery is fully
charged
Connected battery has a
charging fault
Charger is outside correct
operating temperature
range (<0˚C / >40˚C)
If the LEDs on the charger do not come on
when charging:
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Check that the battery charger plug is
connectedproperly to the power supply and
the supply is switched on.
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Check that the battery is correctly inserted
in the charger.
Connecting the battery to the
power tool
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Connect the battery to the battery socket
on the tool so that it clicks into place.
Removing the battery pack from the
power tool
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Press the battery release button and remove
the battery from the tool.
