Husqvarna BLi100 Li-Ion Battery Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Husqvarna
Table of Contents
Husqvarna BLi100 Li-Ion Battery
Product Information
The product is the BLi100/200/300/200X, a battery and battery charger system. It is designed to provide power for various equipment and devices. The product features a battery, a battery charger, a power plug, a charging LED, an error LED on the charger and battery, an LED indicator for the state of charge, and a battery indicator button. The product also includes symbols and decals that indicate important information and certifications.
Symbols on the Product
There are symbols on the product that provide important information and warnings. These symbols indicate the need for caution and proper usage of the product to avoid injury or damage. The rating plate on the product shows the serial number, production year, and production week.
Safety Definitions
The user manual includes safety definitions to draw attention to important parts of the manual. Warnings are used to indicate a risk of injury or death if the instructions are not followed. Cautions are used to indicate a risk of damage to the product or surrounding area. Notes are used to provide additional information in specific situations.
Product Usage Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
It is crucial to read and understand all safety warnings and instructions before using the product. Failure to do so may resultin electrical shock, fire, or serious injury. It is recommended to save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Operation: Charging the Battery
- Before the first use, charge the battery as it is only 30% charged when delivered.
- Place the battery in the battery charger. Ensure that the charging LED on the battery charger comes on, indicating correct connection.
- The battery is fully charged when all LEDs on the LED indicator are illuminated.
- Remove the battery from the battery charger.
Battery LED Indicator
The battery LED indicator displays the state of charge and identifies any problems with the battery. The following indicators show the battery status:
- 4 LED lights: 76% – 100% charged
- 3 LED lights: 51% – 75% charged
- 2 LED lights: 26% – 50% charged
- 1 LED light: 6% – 25% charged
- 1 flashing LED light: 0% – 5% charged
Troubleshooting
If the battery error LED flashes, it may be due to a temperature deviation or an empty battery. In such cases, charge the battery. If the battery error LED comes on and there is a cell difference of more than 1V, it is recommended to contact the dealer for assistance.
Transportation and Storage
The product should be disposed of according to the guidelines provided in the manual. Husqvarna products are not considered domestic waste and require proper disposal.
Technical Data
For detailed technical data, please refer to the rating plate on the battery.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Battery
- Battery charger
- Power plug
- Charging LED
- Error LED on charger
- Error LED on battery
- LED indicator for the state of charge
- Battery indicator button
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Be careful and use the product correctly. This product can cause serious
injury or death to the operator or others.
Read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure that you understand the
instructions before use.
Do not submerge the battery in water.
The rating plate shows serial number. yyyy is the production year, ww is the
production week.
Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for some commercial areas.
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual.
- WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
- CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials or the adjacent area if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
- Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in a given situation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to obey
the warnings and instructions may result in electrical shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Note: Save all warnings and instructions.
- Only use the battery chargers, QC330 or QC500 to charge Husqvarnaoriginal batteries. The batteries are software encrypted.
- Use the BLi100/200/300/200X batteries that are rechargeable as a power supply for the related Husqvarna products only. To prevent injury, do not use the battery as a power supply for other devices.
- Do not try to disassemble or repair the battery. All repairs is to be done by an approved dealer only.
- Keep the battery away from sunlight, heat or open flame. The battery can cause burns and/or chemical burns.
- Do not use a defective or damaged battery or battery charger.
- Do not cause mechanical shock to the battery.
- Do not remove the battery from its package until you are to use it.
- Do not let battery acid touch your skin. Battery acid causes injuries to the skin, corrosion and burns. If you get battery acid in your eyes, do not rub but flush with water for a minimum of 15 minutes. If battery acid has touched your skin, you must clean the skin with a large quantity of water and soap. Get medical aid.
- Keep the battery away from children.
- Keep the battery clean and dry.
- Clean the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
- Do not keep the battery in the battery charger when it is fully charged.
- Remove the battery from the product when you do not use it and during transportation.
- Keep batteries in storage away from metal objects such as nails, screws or jewelry.
OPERATION
- The battery must be charged before you use it for the first time. Always use Husqvarna QC330 or QC500 battery charger.
- Use the battery only when the ambient temperature is between -10°C (14°F) and 40°C (104°F).
- Use the battery charger only when the ambient temperature is between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (104°F).
- The battery will not charge if the battery temperature is more than 50°C (122°F).
- Push the battery indicator button to get information of the state of charge of the battery.
BATTERY
TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
Charge the battery before the first time of operation. The battery is only 30%
charged when delivered.
CAUTION: Only charge the battery when the surrounding temperature is
between 5°C (41°F) and 40°C (114°F).
- Put the battery in the battery charger. When the charging LED on the battery charger comes on, the battery is connected correctly to the battery charger.
- The battery is fully charged when all LEDs on the LED indicator on the battery are on.
- Remove the battery from the battery charger.
Battery LED indicator
The display shows the state of charge and if there are problems with the battery.
| LED indicator | Battery status (state of charge) |
|---|---|
| 4 LED lights are on | The battery is 76% – 100% charged. |
| 3 LED lights are on | The battery is 51% – 75% charged. |
| 2 LED lights are on | The battery is 26% – 50% charged. |
| 1 LED light is on | The battery is 6% – 25% charged. |
| 1 LED light flashes | The battery is 0% – 5% charged. |
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Symptoms | Cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
| The battery error LED flashes. | Temperature deviation, the battery is too cold | |
| or too hot to use. | Let the battery cool down or move it indoors to warm it |
up. When the battery has the correct temperature, it
can be used again. Use the battery in ambient temper- atures between -10°C (14°F) and 40°C (104°F).
The battery is empty.| Charge the battery.
Symptoms| Cause| Action
---|---|---
The battery error LED comes on.| Cell difference too much (1V).| Speak to your
dealer.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
- The supplied Li-ion batteries obey the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
- Obey the special requirement on package and labels for commercial transportations, also those from third parties and forwarding agents.
- Speak to a person with special training in dangerous material before you send the product. Obey all applicable national regulations.
- Use tape on the contacts when you put the battery in a package. Put the battery in the package tightly to prevent damage and accidents.
- Do not keep the battery in an area where static electricity can occur. Do not keep the battery in a metal box.
- Put the battery in a dry, frost free and clean space with correct temperature.
- Put the battery in storage where the temperature is between 5 °C (41 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F). Keep the battery away from sunlight.
- Charge the battery 30% to 50% before you put it in storage for longperiods.
- Clean the battery before you put it in storage.
DISPOSAL
Husqvarna products are not domestic waste and must only be discarded as given
in this manual.
- Obey the local disposal requirements and applicable regulations.
- Recycle the product and package at an applicable disposal location.
- Speak to your local Husqvarna dealer for more information on how to recycle and discard the product.
TECHNICAL DATA
For technical data, refer to the rating plate of the battery.