CA 10.818.0 - Battery charger Flex - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CA 10.818.0 Flex

• Contents Symbols used in this manual p. 7
• Symbols on the power tool p. 7
• For your safety p. 7
• Overview p. 8
• Technical specifications p. 8
• Instructions for use p. 9
• Maintenance and care p. 10
• Declaration of Conformity p. 10
• Declaration of Conformity p. 10
• Disposal information p. 11
• Exemption from liability Symbols used in this manual WARNING! Denotes impending danger. Non-observance of this warning may result in death or extremely severe injuries. CAUTION! Denotes a possibly dangerous situation. Non-observance of this warning may result in slight injury or damage to property. NOTE Denotes application tips and important information. Symbols on the power tool Before switching on the power tool, read the operating manual! Short-circuit-proof safety transformer Device is suitable for use indoors only. Do not expose the device to rain. Store electric power tool and batteries in dry rooms. Disposal information (See page 11)! For your safety WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instruc- tions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. Before using the battery charger, read and follow: p. 11

these operating instructions,

the ”General safety instructions” on the handling of power tools in the enclosed booklet (leaflet-no.: 315.915),

the currently valid site rules and the regulations for the prevention of accidents. This charger is not intended for use by children and persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge. This charger can be used by children aged 8 or older and by persons who have physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge if they have been supervised or instructed in the safe operation of the charger and understand the associated dangers. Otherwise, there is a danger of operating errors and injuries. Supervise children. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger. Cleaning and user maintenance of the battery charger shall not be made by children without supervision.CA 10.8/18.0

Intended use The battery charger CA 10.8/18.0 is designed for charging FLEX batteries of types – AP 10.8 (2.5 Ah), – AP 10.8 (4.0 Ah), – AP 10.8 (6.0 Ah), – AP 18.0 (2.5 Ah) and – AP 18.0 (5.0 Ah). The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger. Otherwise there is danger of fire and explosion. Safety instructions for the battery charger Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture. Penetration of water in the battery charger increases the risk of an electric shock. Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead to danger of an electric shock. Before each use, check the battery charger, cable and plug. If damage is detected, do not use the battery charger. Never open the battery charger yourself. Have repairs performed only by a qualified technician and only using original spare parts. Damaged battery chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of an electric shock. In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system. Do not place any objects on the battery charger and do not place the battery charger on soft surfaces. There is a risk of fire. Always check that the mains voltage matches the voltage indicated on the rating plate of the battery charger. Overview 1 Slot for battery 2 Contacts 3 Ventilation slots 4 Display for indicating the operating status 5 Power cord with plug Technical specifications Device Battery charger CA 10.8/18.0 Input voltage V~/Hz 220-240/ 50-60 Charging voltage V– 12/20 Charging time (depending on charge state) AP 10.8/2.5 min 40 AP 10.8/4.0 min 40 AP 10.8/6.0 min 55 AP 18.0/2.5 min 40 AP 18.0/5.0 min 45 Operating temperature °C 0–40 Weight (without battery) kg 0.89 Protection class II /CA 10.8/18.0

Instructions for use CAUTION!

Do not charge batteries in an environment which has high air humidity or at a high ambient temperature.

Do not cover batteries and/or the battery charger during the charging process.

At the end of the charging process pull out the battery charger mains plug. Charging process CAUTION! Use only original batteries in the supplied battery charger. Insert the mains plug of the battery charger. The backlighting of the display is lit green for 2 seconds and then goes out. OK is displayed. Insert battery fully into the battery charger. – The display indicates alternately the remaining duration of the charging process (until the battery is fully charged) and a graphical represen- tation of the charging state. – The backlighting of the display is lit orange when the battery is less than 80% charged. – From a battery charge of 80% the display is lit green and OK is displayed. The battery is fully charged when the display appears. The green backlighting goes out after a short time. Take the battery out of the battery charger. Pull out the mains plug. NOTE If the display flashes after the battery has been inserted into the battery charger, the battery or battery charger is defective. Display flashes slowly. Backlighting orange. The battery is too hot or too cold. When the battery has reached the charging temperature (0°C–55°C), the charging process starts. Display flashes rapidly. Backlighting red. Take the battery out of the battery charger and re-insert. If the display is the same, the battery is defective. Replace battery or have it tested at a service centre. If this error message is also displayed with a different battery, the battery charger is defective. Have the battery charger tested at a service centre.CA 10.8/18.0

Maintenance and care WARNING! Before performing any work, pull out the mains plug. Do not use water or liquid detergents. Remove dirt and dust from the housing with a paint brush or dry cloth. Repairs Repairs may be carried out by an authorised customer service centre only. Exploded drawings and spare-part lists can be found on our homepage: www.flex-tools.com Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under “Technical Data” conforms to the following standards or normative documents: EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU

FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH Bahnhofstrasse 15, D-71711 Steinheim/Murr Declaration of Conformity We as the manufacturer: FLEX Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH, Business address: Bahnhofstr. 15, 71711 Steinheim, Germany declare under our sole responsibility, that the product(s) described under „Technical specifications“ fulfills all the relevant provisions of The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations S.I. 2016/1101 and also fulfills all the relevant provisions of the following UK Regulations: Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations S.I. 2016/1091, The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations S.I. 2012/3032 and are manufactured in accordance with the following designated Standards: BS EN 60335-1:2012, BS EN 60335-2-29:2004, BS EN 55014-1:2017, BS EN 55014-2:2015, BS EN 61000-3-2:2014, BS EN 61000-3-3:2013 Place of declaration: Steinheim, Germany. Responsible person: Peter Lameli, Technical Director – FLEX-Elektrowerk- zeuge GmbH Contact details for Great Britain: FLEX Power Tools Limited, Unit 8 Anglo Office Park, Lincoln Road, HP 12, 3RH Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Klaus Peter WeinperEckhard Rühle Manager Research &Development (R & D)Head of QualityDepartment (QD)CA 10.8/18.0

Disposal information WARNING! Render redundant power tools unusable by removing the power cord. EU countries only: Do not throw electric power tools into the household waste! In accordance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and transposition into national law used electric power tools must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Recycling raw materials instead of waste disposal. Device, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Plastic parts are identified for recycling according to material type. WARNING! Do not throw accumulators/batteries into the household waste, fire or water. Do not open disused batteries. Accumulators/batteries should be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. EU countries only: In accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC defective or used batteries must be recycled. NOTE Please ask your dealer about disposal options! Exemption from liability The manufacturer and his representative are not liable for any damage and lost profit due to interruption in business caused by the product or by an unusable product. The manufacturer and his representative are not liable for any damage which was caused by improper use of the power tool or by use of the power tool with products from other manufacturers.CA 10.8/18.0