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21-18BC
Instruction & User Manual
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 illuminate
when charging:
m
Check that mains plug is properly connected
to the power supply and the supply is
switched on.
m
Check that the battery is correctly inserted
in the charger.
Connecting the battery to the
power tool
m
Connect the battery to the battery socket
on the tool so that it clicks into place.
Removing the battery from the
power tool
m
Press the battery release button and remove
the battery from the tool.
Maintenance
Remove the battery pack from the battery
charger before cleaning and maintenance.
This helps avoid the risk of electric shocks
and accidental injury.
WARNING!
m
Wipe the battery charger with a dry or
damp cloth.
Do not use a wet cloth.
Do not use detergent that contains
solvent or corrosive, abrasive
additives.
This risks damaging the surfaces
of the charger.
m
Clear the battery charger connection
terminals of dust and dirt after each use.
Do
not clean terminals by inserting sharp
objects in them, such as screwdrivers
and other similar objects.
m
Stubborn contamination in areas hard to
access can be removed with compressed air
(max 3. bar).
m
Regularly check all fasteners, screws and
bolts to make sure that they are tight.
Tighten any loose screws immediately or
serious injury could occur.
Never open the battery charger. The battery
charger has no internal parts that the user
can service or repair. Never try to repair the
battery charger yourself. Take to an author-
ised service centre.
WARNING!
Transport and Storage
m
If the battery charger will remain unused for
any length of time, it should be stored in the
original packaging, or in a compatible JCB
power tool storage insert.
m
Store the battery charger in a dry, frost-free,
well ventilated place with a temperature of
no more than 40°C.
m
Keep all battery chargers out of the reach of
children.
m
Always remove the battery from the battery
charger before transport.
m
Ensure that the battery charger is not at risk
of being exposed to excessive vibration and
shocks during transport, especially if the
battery charger will be transported by car or
other vehicle.
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