EY0L81 - Battery charger PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EY0L81 PANASONIC

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IMPORTANT SAFE- TY INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions 1) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger. 2) Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary mark-ings on (1) battery charger, (2) bat-tery pack. 3) CAUTION -To reduce the risk of injury, charge only applicable battery pack as shown in the last page. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. 4) Do not expose charger and battery pack to rain or snow or use in damp location. 5) Use of an attachment not recom-mended may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 6) To reduce risk of damaging the electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. 7) An extension cord should not be used. 8) Do not operate charger with damag-ed cord or plug — replace them immediately. 9) Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service agent. 10) Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified service agent when service or repair is required. Incor-rect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 11) To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 12) Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. 13) The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work toge-ther. Do not attempt to charge any other cordless tool or battery pack with this charger. Do not attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger. 14) Do not attempt to disassemble the battery charger and the battery pack housing. 15) Do not store the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50°C (122°F) (such as a metal tool shed, or a car in the summer), which can lead to deterioration of the storage battery. 16) Do not charge battery pack when the temperature is BELOW 0°C (32°F) or ABOVE 40°C (104°F). 17) Do not incinerate the battery pack. It can be explode in a fire. 18) The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power only. Charge only on the volt-age indicated on the nameplate. Do not attempt to use it on any other voltage! 19) Do not abuse cord. Never carry charger by cord or yank it to discon-nect from outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. 20) Charge the battery pack in a well ventilated place, do not cover the charger and battery pack with a cloth, etc., while charging.

21) Do not short the battery pack.

A battery short can cause a large current flow, over heating and burns. 22) NOTE: If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by a repair shop appointed by the manufacturer, because special purpose tools are required. 23) The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.-

24) Young children should be supervis-

ed to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Symbol MeaningTo reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand instruction manual.For indoor use only.

• Do not use other than the Panasonic battery packs that are designed for use with this rechargeable tool.

Panasonic is not responsible for any damage or accident caused by the use of the recycled battery pack and the counterfeit battery pack.

Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire, or expose it to excessive heat.

Do not drive the likes of nails into the battery pack, subject it to shocks, dis- mantle it, or attempt to modify it.

• Do not allow metal objects to touch the battery pack terminals.

Do not carry or store the battery pack in the same container as nails or sim- ilar metal objects.

Do not charge the battery pack in a high-temperature location, such as next to a fire or in direct sunlight. Otherwise, the battery may overheat, catch fire, or explode.

Never use other than the dedicated charger to charge the battery pack. Otherwise, the battery may leak, overheat, or explode.

After removing the battery pack from the tool or the charger, always reattach the pack cover. Otherwise, the battery contacts could be shorted, leading to a risk of fire.

When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated, Replace It with a New One. Continued use of a damaged battery pack may result in heat generation, ignition or battery rupture.

• If the temperature of the battery pack falls approximately below −10°C (14°F), charging will automatically stop to prevent degradation of the battery.

Do not charge the battery pack whose temperature is below 0°C (32°F).

• When charging a cool battery pack (below 0°C (32°F)) in a warm place, leave the battery pack at the place and wait for more than one hour to warm up the battery to the level of the ambient temperature.

Cool down the charger when charging more than two battery packs consecu- tively.

• Do not insert your fingers into con- tact hole, when holding charger or any other occasions. CAUTION: To prevent the risk of fire or damage to the battery charger.

• Do not use power source from an engine generator.

• Do not cover vent holes on the charger and the battery pack.

• Unplug the charger when not in use. Li-ion Battery Pack NOTE: Your battery pack is not fully charg- ed at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge the battery before use. Battery charger (EY0L80/EY0L81) EY9L42 battery pack can only be charged with the EY0L81 battery charger.

1. Plug the charger into the AC outlet.

2. Insert the battery pack firmly into the

1. Line up the alignment marks and

place the battery onto the dock on the charger.-

2. Slide forward in the direction of the

arrow. Alignment marks Pictured: EY0L80

3. During charging, the charging lamp

will be lit. When charging is completed, an inter- nal electronic switch will automatically be triggered to prevent overcharging.

• Charging will not start if the battery pack is warm (for example, immedi- ately after heavy-duty operation). The orange standby lamp will be flashing until the battery cools down. Charging will then begin automati

The charge lamp (green) will flash slowly once the battery is approximate- ly 80% charged.

Charge complete status EY0L80: The charging lamp (green) will start flashing quickly. EY0L81: The charging lamp (green) will turn off.

6. If the power lamp does not light imme

diately after the charger is plugged in, or if after the standard charging time the charging lamp does not flash quickly in green, consult an author- ized dealer.

7. Consult an authorized dealer if the

following occurs once the standard charging time has elapsed; EY0L80: If the power lamp does not light up immediately when the charger is plugged in, or if the charging lamp (green) does not flash quickly. EY0L81: If the charging lamp (green) does not turn off. Ni-MH/Ni-Cd Battery Pack NOTE: When you charge the battery pack for the first time, or after prolonged storage, charge it for about 24 hours to bring the battery up to full capacity. Battery charger (EY0L80)

1. Plug the charger into the AC outlet.

NOTE: Sparks may be produced when the plug is inserted into the AC power supply, but this is not a problem in terms of safety.

2. Insert the battery pack firmly into the

3. During charging, the charging lamp will

be lit. When charging is completed, an inter- nal electronic switch will automatically be triggered to prevent overcharging.

• Charging will not start if the battery pack is warm (for example, immedi- ately after heavy-duty operation). The orange standby lamp will be flashing until the battery cools down. Charging will then begin automati- cally.

When charging is completed, the charging lamp will start flashing quickly in green color.

5. If the charging lamp does not light

immediately after the charger is plugged in, or if after the standard charging time the charging lamp does not flash quickly in green, consult an authorized dealer.

6. If a fully charged battery pack is

inserted into the charger again, the charging lamp lights up. After sever- al minutes, the charging lamp may flash quickly to indicate the charging is completed.-

LAMP INDICATIONS Charging LampGreen(Left)Orange(Right)(EY0L80 only)Charger is plugged into the AC outlet. Ready to charge.(EY0L80)(EY0L81)(EY0L80)(EY0L81)Charging is completed. (Full charge.)Battery is approximately 80% charged. (Usable charge. Li-ion only.)Now charging.Battery pack is cool.The battery pack is being charged slowly to reduce the load on the battery. (Li-ion only.)Battery pack is warm. Charging will begin when temperature of battery pack drops.If the temperature of the battery pack is –10°C or less, the charg-ing status lamp (orange) will also start ashing. Charging will begin when the temperature of the battery pack goes up (Li-ion only).(EY0L80)(EY0L81)(EY0L80)(EY0L81)Charging is not possible. Clogged with dust or malfunction of the battery pack. Flashing Quickly Flashing Lit Turn off Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equip- ment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying docu- ments mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used bat- teries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and bat- teries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the Euro- pean Union] These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.-

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is tted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rat- ing of 5 amp and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is retted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is ob- tained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UN-

ET. If a new plug is to be tted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualied electrician. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi- nals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth ter- minal of the three pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol . How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse and fuse cover if it is removable. Fuse Cover This apparatus was produced to BS800.-