PLG 20 A3 - Battery charger PARKSIDE - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Battery charger for lithium-ion batteries
Brand	Parkside
Model	PLG 20 A3
Input power supply	230-240 V~, 50 Hz
Nominal power consumption	120 W
Nominal output voltage	21.5 V (direct current)
Nominal charging current	4.5 A
Charging time (2 Ah, 100%)	Approximately 35 min
Charging time (3 Ah)	Approximately 45 min
Charging time (4 Ah)	Approximately 60 min
Compatible batteries	PAP 20 A1, PAP 20 A2, PAP 20 A3
LED indicators	Red (charging), Green (charged), Flashing (error/fault)
Protection class	II (double insulation)
Internal fuse	3.15 A
Intended use	Charging Parkside PAP 20 series batteries, domestic use
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a dry cloth or brush, do not use water or metal objects
Permissible charging temperature	Between 10°C and 40°C
Safety	Protection against overheating, short circuit, faulty battery; use indoors only
Warranty	3 years from date of purchase
Spare parts and repairability	Spare parts available during warranty period; repair by manufacturer or qualified electrician
Package contents	1 charger, 1 instruction manual

Frequently Asked Questions - PLG 20 A3 PARKSIDE

Which batteries can I charge with the Parkside PLG 20 A3?

The PLG 20 A3 charger is designed for Parkside batteries of the PAP 20 series: PAP 20 A1 (2 Ah), PAP 20 A2 (3 Ah) and PAP 20 A3 (4 Ah). Do not charge other types of batteries.

What is the charging time for a 2 Ah battery?

For a 2 Ah battery (PAP 20 A1), the charging time is approximately 35 minutes to reach 100% charge. A quick charge to 80% can be achieved in about 30 minutes.

What does the flashing red LED on the charger mean?

If the red LED flashes alone, it indicates that the battery is overheated and cannot be charged. Let it cool down. If the red and green LEDs flash together, the battery is defective and must be replaced.

Can I leave the battery charging overnight?

It is not recommended to leave the battery charging unattended for long periods. The charger stops automatically when the battery is full, but for safety reasons, unplug the charger once charging is complete.

How do I check the battery charge level?

Press the battery status button (located on the battery itself). The LEDs indicate: RED + ORANGE + GREEN = full charge, RED + ORANGE = medium charge, RED only = low charge, recharge the battery.

Can the charger be used outdoors?

No, the charger is designed for indoor use only. It must be protected from moisture, water, and direct sunlight.

What to do if the power cord is damaged?

If the cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service, or a qualified person to avoid any risk of electric shock. Do not use the charger with a damaged cord.

Can I charge a cold or hot battery?

The ideal ambient temperature for charging is between 10°C and 40°C. Below 10°C or above 40°C, charging may not work or may damage the battery. Wait until the battery is at room temperature.

How to clean the charger?

Unplug the charger before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or brush to remove dust. Never use water, solvents, or metal objects.

How to benefit from the warranty?

The warranty is 3 years from the date of purchase. Keep the receipt. In case of a defect, contact Parkside customer service (tel. [phone] or email [e-mail]) who will inform you of the procedure.

USER MANUAL PLG 20 A3 PARKSIDE

Translation of the original instructions

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OPLADER

Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the device.

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GB/IE Translation of the original instructions Page 15

All Parkside tools and the chargers PLG 20 A1/PLG 20 A2/PLG 20 A3/ PDSLG 20 A1 of the X20V Team series are compatible with the PAP 20 A1/ PAP 20 A2/PAP 20 A3 battery pack.

Ladedauer ca.30min (2 Ah - Ready to use)

ca. 35 min (2Ah - 100%)

ca. 45 min (3 Ah)

ca. 60 min (4 Ah)

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Entsorgung

Intended use 16
Features 17
Package contents 17
Technical specifications 17

General safety instructions 18

Extended safety guidelines 19
Safety guidelines for battery chargers 20

Before use 21

Charging the battery pack (see fig. A) 21

Checking the battery charge level 22

Cleaning. 22

Maintenance and storage 22

Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty 23

Service 26

Impor ter 26

Disposal 27

Notes on the EC declaration of conformity 28

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance. You have chosen a high-quality product. The operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important information about safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all the operating and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and for the range of applications specified. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any future owner.

Intended use

This charger is intended exclusively for charging PARKSIDE PAP 20 A1/A2/A3 series batteries.

This appliance is suitable for:

The appliance is not intended for commercial use. Any other usage or modification of the appliance is deemed to be improper and carries a significant risk of accidents. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage attributable to misuse.

Features

Battery pack (not included)
2 High-speed charger
Red charge control LED
Green charge control LED
5 Battery charge level button (not supplied)
6 Battery display LED (not supplied)

Package contents

1 20V battery charger

1 set of operating instructions

Technical specifications

Charger PLG 20 A3

INPUT

Rated voltage 230-240 V ~ (AC), 50 Hz

Rated power consumption 120 W

Fuse (internal) 3.15 A

OUTPUT

Rated voltage 21.5 V (DC)

Rated current 4.5 A

Charging time approx. 30 min (2 Ah - Ready to use)

approx. 35 min (2Ah - 100%)

approx. 45 min (3 Ah)

approx. 60 min (4 Ah)

Protection class II / (double insulation)

General safety instructions

WARNING!

• Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

a) Charge a rechargeable battery unit using only the charger recommended by the manufacturer. Chargers are often designed for a particular type of rechargeable battery unit. There is the danger of fire if other types of rechargeable battery units are used.
b) Only the rechargeable battery units supplied are to be used with an electrical power tool. The use of other rechargeable battery units may lead to the danger of injury or fire.
c) When they are not being used, store rechargeable battery units away from paperclips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that could cause the contacts to be bridged.

Short-circuiting the contacts of a rechargeable battery unit may result in heat damage or fire.

d) Fluids may leak out of rechargeable battery units if they are misused. If this happens, avoid contact with the fluid. If contact occurs, flush the affected area with water. Seek additional medical help if any of the fluid gets into your eyes. Escaping battery fluid may cause skin irritation or burns.

CAUTION! RISK OF EXPLOSION!

Never charge non-rechargeable batteries.

Protect the rechargeable battery from heat; for example, from continuous exposure to sunlight, fire, water and moisture.

There is a risk of explosion.

Extended safety guidelines

• Do not use a damaged or modified battery. Damaged or modified batteries may behave unexpectedly and cause fires, explosions or pose a risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery to fire or excessively high temperatures. Fire or temperatures in excess of 130^ ( 265^ ) can cause an explosion.
• Follow all instructions regarding charging and never charge the battery or the cordless tool outside the temperature range given in the operating instructions.

Incorrect charging or charging outside of the approved temperature range can destroy the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Ensure that the mains voltage corresponds to the specifications on the charger type plate.

There is a risk of electric shock.

Safety guidelines for battery chargers

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they are under supervision or have been told how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the potential risks. Do not allow children to use the appliance as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

• To avoid potential risks, damaged mains cables should be replaced by the manufacturer, their customer service department or a similarly qualified person.

The charger is suitable for indoor use only.

CAUTION!

This charger can only charge the following batteries: PAP 20 A1/PAP 20 A2/PAP 20 A3.
A current battery compatibility list can be found at www.lidl.de/akku.

WARNING!

To avoid potential risks, damaged mains cables should be replaced by the manufacturer, their customer service department or a similarly qualified person.

Before use

Charging the battery pack (see fig. A)

CAUTION!

Always unplug the appliance before you remove the battery pack from or connect the battery pack to the charger.

NOTE

• Never charge the battery pack at an ambient temperature of below 10^ or above 40^ . If a lithium-ion battery is to be stored for an extended period, the charge level should be checked regularly. The optimum charge level is between 50% and 80% . The storage climate should be cool and dry and the ambient temperature should be between 0^ and 50^ .

Connect the battery pack to the high-speed battery charger 2 (see fig. A).
Insert the power plug into the socket. The control LED lights up red.
The green control LED4 indicates that the charging process is complete and the battery pack 1 ready.

ATTENTION!

If the red control LED 3 flashes, this means that the battery pack 1 as overheated and cannot be charged.
If the red and green control LED 3 4 both flash, this means that the battery pack defective.
Push the battery pack into the appliance.
Switch off the charger for at least 15 minutes between successive charging sessions. Also disconnect the power plug from the mains power socket.

Checking the battery charge level

Press the battery charge level button 5 to check the status of the battery (see also main diagram).

The status/remaining charge will be shown on the battery display LED 6s follows:

RED/ORANGE/GREEN = maximum charge

RED/ORANGE = medium charge

RED = low charge - charge the battery

Cleaning

Clean the appliance with a dry cloth or brush. Do not use water or metallic objects.

Maintenance and storage

If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended period, remove the batteries and store it in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight.

This appliance has a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase. If this product has any faults, you, the buyer, have certain statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by the warranty described below.

Warranty conditions

The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt in a safe place. This will be required as proof of purchase.

If any material or manufacturing fault occurs within three years of the date of purchase of the product, we will either repair or replace the product for you or refund the purchase price (at our discretion). This warranty service requires that you present the defective appliance and the proof of purchase (receipt) within the three-year warranty period, along with a brief written description of the fault and of when it occurred.

If the defect is covered by the warranty, your product will either be repaired or replaced by us. The repair or replacement of a product does not signify the beginning of a new warranty period.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects

The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs effected under the warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired components. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking. Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to a fee.

Scope of the warranty

This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with strict quality guidelines and inspected meticulously prior to delivery.

The warranty covers material faults or production faults. The warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal wear and tear or to fragile parts which could be considered as consumable parts such as switches or parts made of glass.

The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, improperly used or improperly maintained. The directions in the operating instructions for the product regarding proper use of the product are to be strictly followed. Uses and actions that are discouraged in the operating instructions or which are warned against must be avoided.

This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper handling, use of force and modifications / repairs which have not been carried out by one of our authorised Service centres.

The warranty period does not apply to

Normal reduction of the battery capacity over time
Commercial use of the product
Damage to or alteration of the product by the customer
Non-compliance with safety and maintenance instructions, operating errors
Damage caused by natural hazards

Warranty claim procedure

To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions:

Please have the till receipt and the item number (e.g. IAN 12345) available as proof of purchase.

■ You will find the item number on the type plate on the product, an engraving on the product, on the front page of the operating instructions (below left) or on the sticker on the rear or bottom of the product.

If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail.

You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred.

You can download these instructions along with many other manuals, product videos and installation software at www.lidl-service.com.

This QR code will take you directly to the Lidl service page (www.lidl-service.com) where you can open your operating instructions by entering the item number (IAN) 123456.

Service

WARNING!

Have your appliances repaired by the Service Centre or a qualified electrician and only using genuine replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the appliance is maintained.
Always ensure that the power plug and power cord are replaced only by the manufacturer of the appliance or the its customer service. This will ensure that the safety of the appliance is maintained.

Service Great Britain

Tel.: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Service Ireland

Tel.: [phone]

(0,08 EUR/Min., (peak))

(0,06 EUR/Min., (off peak))

E-Mail: [e-mail]

IAN 344099_1910

Importer

Please note that the following address is not the service address. Please use the service address provided in the operating instructions.

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Disposal

The packaging protects the appliance from damage during transport. The packaging materials have been selected for their environmental friendliness and disposal attributes, and are therefore recyclable.

Returning the packaging into the material cycle conserves raw materials and reduces the amount of waste generated. Dispose of packaging materials which are no longer needed in accordance with applicable local regulations.

Do not dispose of power tools in your normal domestic waste!

European Directive 2012/19/EU requires that worn-out power tools are collected separately and recycled in an environmentally compatible manner.

Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Note the labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging material components for disposal if necessary. The packaging material is labelled

with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings: 1-7: plastics, 20-22: paper and cardboard, 80-98: composites.

Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out product.

The product is recyclable, subject to extended producer responsibility and is collected separately.

Notes on the EC declaration of conformity

This appliance complies with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU and the Low-Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.

The complete original Declaration of Conformity is available from the importer.

C E

RoHS Directive

(2011/65/EU)*

• The manufacturer bears the full responsibility for compliance with this conformity declaration. The object of the declaration described above complies with the requirements of the Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and Council of 8 June 2011 on the limitations of use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic appliances.

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Nominate spanning 230 - 240V (wisselstroom), 50~Hz

Nominal vermogen 120 W

Zekering (intern) 3,15 A

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