metabo LC 40 Charger Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
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metabo LC 40 Charger Instruction Manual
Conformity Declaration
We, being solely responsible: Hereby declare that these chargers, identified by type and serial number (LC 40: 2706…) comply with all regulations of the principles 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2011/65/EU and standards EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29, EN 50581:2012. Technical documentation at:
2017-06-01 Bernd Fleischmann Vice President Product Engineering & Quality Responsible person for Documentation Metabowerke GmbH, 72622 Nuertingen, Germany
Specified Use
The chargers are only suitable for charging Metabo battery packs.
This tool is not designed for use by persons with physical, sensory or mental disabilities, or with insufficient experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety, or have received instructions on how to use the tool by this person.
The LC 40 is only suitable for charging Li-ion battery packs (10.8 V, 1.5 Ah – 5.2 Ah, 3 cells).
Never attempt to charge batteries that are not rechargeable. Danger of explosion!
The user bears sole responsibility for damage caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident-prevention regulations and accompanying safety instructions should be observed.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING – Reading the operating instructions will reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference.
Before using the charger, carefully read through and familiarise yourself with all the enclosed safety information and the Operating Instructions. Keep all enclosed documentation for future reference, and pass on your charger only together with this documentation
Special Safety Instructions
For your own protection and for the protection of your charger pay attention to all parts of the text that are marked with this symbol!
Danger – electrical voltage!
Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from defective Li-ion battery packs! If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water and seek medical treatment immediately!
Do not recharge a fully charged battery pack! Overcharging damages and shortens the life span of the battery pack!
Only use the charger indoors.
Protect the charger from
moisture.
Never allow children to use the machine.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the tool.
Keep children away from the battery charger and the working area! Keep your battery charger out of reach of children!
Pull out the mains plug immediately if the battery charger starts to smoke or flames emerge!
Do not use faulty battery packs.
Overview
See page 1.
- Battery pack *
- Charging compartment
- Warning display
- Operation display
- not in scope of delivery
Commissioning
Before plugging in, check to see that the rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as stated on the rating label, match your power supply. Devices such as this one, which generate direct current, may have an effect on basic residualcurrent circuit breakers. Use type F or better, with a release current of max. 30 mA.
Self-test
Insert mains supply plug. The warning display (3) and the operating display (4) light up in succession for approx. 1 second.
Use
Charging battery pack
Insert battery pack (1) up to the stop in the charging compartment (2). The operating display (4) flashes and the battery is charged.
When the battery pack is fully charged, the operating display (4) lights up continuously.
The battery pack can remain in the battery charger and is therefore always ready for use.
Fault
Warning display (3) lights up continuously
- Battery pack is not charged. Excessive/ Insufficient temperature. When the temperature of the battery pack is between 0 °C and 50 °C, the charging process begins automatically
Warning display (3) flashes
- Battery pack is defective. Remove the battery pack immediately from the charger.
- Short circuit between the charging contacts. Check the contacts for foreign bodies.
Repairs
Repairs to the charger must only be carried out by qualified electricians.
If the mains connection cable of this tool is damaged, in order to prevent endangering personnel and property it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or the Customer Service of the manufacturer, or a similarly qualified person.
Contact your local Metabo representative if you have Metabo chargers requiring repairs. For addresses see www.metabo.com.
Environmental Protection
Worn out chargers and accessories contain considerable amounts of valuable raw and plastic materials, which can be recycled. These instructions are printed on chlorine-free bleached paper.
Only for EU countries: Never dispose of power tools in your household waste! In accordance with European Guideline 2012/ 19/EU on used electronic and electric equipment and its implementation in national legal systems, used power tools must be collected separately and handed in for environmentally compatible recycling.
Technical Specifications
Changes due to technological progress reserved.
Voltage ranges of the battery packs …. = 10.8 V
Charging current: = 2.3 A
Charging time1) (Li-ion battery pack)
1.5 Ah: = 40 min
2.0 Ah: = 53 min
4.0 Ah: = 105 min
5.2 Ah: = 138 min
Depending on the residual capacity and the temperature of the battery pack,
real charging times may deviate from the specifications.
Recommended ambient temperature when charging: 0 °C to 50 °C
Machine in protection class II
~Alternating current
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