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21-18OS
Instruction & User Manual
BATTERY AND CHARGER OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Battery
Make sure the ON/OFF Switch slider (3) is
not set to the ON position (I) when inserting
or removing the battery. Use only JCB
batteries: 21-20LI, 21-30-LI, 21-40LI and
21-50LI
NOTE
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Do not use excessive force when
inserting the JCB battery in the
power tool.
An incorrectly connected
battery can damage the battery terminals or
the battery socket on the power tool.
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Use the button (7) on the battery to check
the charging status; 4 red LEDs indicates
fully charged, where 1 indicates low battery
charge 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. Plug the charger into a
suitable power point.
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Connect the battery pack to the charger so
that it clicks into place.
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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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When the battery pack is fully charged,
unplug the battery charger from the power
supply and remove the battery pack 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 mains plug is properly connected
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 power tool so that it clicks into place.
Removing the battery from the
power tool
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Press the battery release button (8) and
remove the battery from the power tool.