GARDENA 14900 Battery Charger User Manual

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GARDENA® 14900 Battery Charger User Manual

AL 1810 CV P4A Art. 14900

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GARDENA Battery Charger AL 1810 CV P4A

Translation of the original instructions.

This charger is not intended for use by children or 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 a person responsible for their safety supervises them or has instructed them in the safe operation of the charger and they understand the associated dangers. Otherwise, there is a risk of operating errors and injuries.

Intended use:

The POWER FOR ALL Battery Charger 18V is intended to charge relevant POWER FOR ALL System-Batteries and is intended for use in private house and hobby gardens.

The product is not intended for long term use.

SAFETY

Read all the safety and general instructions.

Failure to observe the safety and general instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Store these instructions in a safe place. Only use the charger if you can fully evaluate all functions and carry them out without restrictions, or if you have received corresponding instructions.

Supervise children during use, cleaning and maintenance. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger.
Charge only lithium-ion batteries of the POWER FOR ALL system type PBA 18V with a capacity of 1.5 Ah or more (5 battery cells or more). The battery voltage must match the battery charging voltage of the charger. Do not charge any non-rechargeable batteries.
Otherwise there is a risk of fire and explosion.
Do not expose the charger to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Keep the charger clean.
Dirt poses a risk of electric shock.
Always check the charger, cable and plug before use. Stop using the charger if you discover any damage. Do not open the charger yourself, and have it repaired only by a qualified specialist using only original replacement parts.
Damaged chargers, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not operate the charger on an easily ignited surface (e.g. paper, textiles, etc.) or in a flammable environment. There is a risk of fire due to the charger heating up during operation.
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may also be emitted.
Ensure the area is well ventilated and seek medical attention should you experience any adverse effects.
The vapours may irritate the respiratory system.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery. Contact with this liquid should be avoided. If contact accidentally occurs, rinse off with water. If the liquid comes into contact with your eyes, seek additional medical attention. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord needs to be replaced, this must be done by GARDENA or by a customer service centre that is authorised to repair GARDENA power tools.

Products sold in GB only:
Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

DANGER! Cardiac arrest!
This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates. This field may under some conditions interfere with active or passive medical implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly injure or kill, we recommend persons with medical implants to speak with their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before you operate the product.

DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the polybag can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the product.

OPERATION

To charge the battery [Fig. O1/O2]:

CAUTION!

Note the mains voltage! The voltage of the power source must match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the charger.

Connect the battery charger (C) into a mains socket.
Slide the battery charger (C) onto the battery (B).

The battery is not included with the product as standard. You can find the complete selection of accessories in our accessories range.

Thanks to the intelligent charging process, the charge condition of the battery is automatically detected and then charged up with the optimal charge current depending on battery temperature and voltage.

In this way, the battery is treated with care and remains permanently fully charged when it is stored in the charger.

Meaning of the indication elements:

Indication on the charger:

Flashing of the Battery Charge Indicator (LC)

The charging procedure is indicated by flashing of the battery charge indicator (LC).

Note: The charging procedure is only possible when the battery temperature is within the allowable charging temperature range, see 6. TECHNICAL DATA.

Continuous lighting of the Battery Charge Indicator (LC)

Continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator (LC) indicates that the battery is fully charged or that the temperature of the battery is not within the allowable charging temperature range and can therefore not be charged.

When the battery is not inserted, continuous lighting of the battery charge indicator (LC) indicates that the mains plug is inserted in the socket outlet and that the battery charger is ready for operation.

Practical advice:

When the charger is used continuously, or for several consecutive charge cycles without interruption, the charger may heat up. This is, however, harmless and does not indicate that the charger has a technical defect.

A significantly reduced operating time after charging indicates that the battery has deteriorated and must be replaced.

MAINTENANCE

To clean the battery charger:

Make sure that the surface and the contacts of the battery and the battery charger always are clean and dry before you connect the battery charger.

Do not use running water.

Clean the contacts and the plastic parts with a soft and dry cloth.

STORAGE

To put into storage:
The product must be stored away from children.

Clean the battery charger (see 3. MAINTENANCE).
Store the battery charger in a dry, enclosed and frost-free place.

Disposal:
(in accordance with RL2012/19/EC)

The product must not be disposed of to normal household waste. It must be disposed of in line with local environmental regulations.

IMPORTANT!

Dispose of the product through or via your municipal recycling collection centre.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TECHNICAL DATA

Appropriate POWER FOR ALL system Batteries: PBA 18V.

ACCESSORIES

GARDENA System Battery Battery for additional duration or for replacement.
PBA 18V/45 P4A Art. 14903
PBA 18V/72 P4A Art. 14905

SERVICE/WARRANTY

Service:
Please contact the address on the back page.

Warranty statement:

In the event of a warranty claim, no charge is levied to you for the services provided.

GARDENA Manufacturing GmbH grants a warranty for all original GARDENA new products for two years from the date of original purchase from the retailer, provided that the devices have been for private use only. This manufacturer’s warranty does not apply to products acquired second hand. This warranty includes all significant defects of the product that can be proved to be material or manufacturing faults. This warranty is fulfilled by supplying a fully functional replacement product or by repairing the faulty product sent to us free of charge; we reserve the right to choose between these options. This service is subject to the following provisions:

The product has been used for its intended purpose as per the recommendations in the operating instructions.
Neither the purchaser nor a third party has attempted to open or repair the product.
Only Original GARDENA replacement parts and wear parts have been used for operation.
Presentation of the receipt.

Normal wear and tear of parts and components (such as blades, blade fixing parts, turbines, light bulbs, V-belts / toothed belts, impellers, air filters, spark plugs), visual changes, wear parts and consumables are excluded from the warranty.

This manufacturer’s warranty is limited to replacement and repair of products in accordance with the above-mentioned conditions. The manufacturer’s warranty does not constitute an entitlement to lodge other claims against us as a manufacturer, such as for damages. This manufacturer’s warranty does not , of course, affect statutory and contractual warranty claims against the dealer/retailer.

The manufacturer’s warranty is governed by the law of the Federal Republic of Germany.

In case of a warranty claim, please return the faulty product, together with a copy of the receipt and a description of the fault, with postage paid to the service address.

Product liability
In accordance with the German Product Liability Act, we hereby expressly declare that we accept no liability for damage incurred from our products where said products have not been properly repaired by a GARDENA-approved service partner or where original GARDENA parts or parts authorised by GARDENA were not used.

EC Declaration of Conformity
The undersigned hereby certifies as the authorized representative of the manufacturer, GARDENA Germany AB, PO Box 7454, S-103 92, Stockholm, Sweden, that, when leaving our factory, the unit(s) indicated below is / are in accordance with the harmonised EU guidelines, EU standards of safety and product specific standards. This certificate becomes void if the unit(s) is / are modified without our approval.

Description of the product: Battery Charger
Product type: AL 1810 CV P4A
Article number: 14900

EC-Directives:

2006/42/EG
2014/30/EU
2011/65/EU
2014/35/EU

Harmonised EN:

EN ISO 12100
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-29

Deposited Documentation:
GARDENA Technical Documentation,
M. Kugler, 89079 Ulm

Year of CE marking: 2020
Ulm, 30.10.2020 Authorised representative

Reinhard Pompe
Vice President

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