PowaKaddy FX3 Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
- PowaKaddy
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PowaKaddy FX3 Owner's Manual
PGA is a registered trade mark of the Professional Golfers’ Association Limited.
All PowaKaddy electric trolleys have been awarded the Quiet Mark by the Noise Abatement Society.
Thank you for purchasing the all new PowaKaddy. Please read the following instructions carefully. Battery care is very important, please refer to Section 9 for detailed instructions.
When you receive your new PowaKaddy you will have the following:
1 x Trolley | 1 x Battery | 1 x Charger | 2 x Wheels | 1 x Instruction pack
Product Warranty
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You will require the serial numbers for the Trolley, Battery and Charger. These are located on the individual items. The serial number on the trolley is located in the rear joint, See image.
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Getting Started
Remove the front wheel assembly, wheels and frame from the box.
Slide the front wheel assembly into the frame and secure using the two Hex
bolts and washers provided in the Manual Pack using the supplied Hex Key.
Note: please save the hex hey for adjusting the handle height, see Section 6.
Remove the axle caps and fit the wheels by pressing the release button and sliding onto the axle until the clutch is engaged.
Note: On EBS models only, the wheels can be locked into two positions on the axle; push onto the inner groove to engage the clutches. The outer groove can be used when drive is not required.
Unfold Your Trolley
To open the frame, press the grey main lock button (highlighted in red) and lift the handle until the rear and upper joints click into place. Rotate To fold the trolley, reverse the process to fold so that the handle hook locks into the rear joint.
Lithium Battery
IMPORTANT – you must fully charge your battery before using your trolley. Always recharge your battery within 24 hrs of use. Failure to do so could reduce the life of your battery. See Section 9 Battery Care, for detailed instructions.
Your PowaKaddy trolley features an innovative Plug’n’Play™ battery system including sprung terminals and a locking feature to maintain power connection over uneven terrain. Once your battery is charged and trolley assembled, connect your battery as shown.
- Engage the front of the battery.
- Press the rear until the battery clips into position.
- Press the Power button to turn the trolley on.
To remove the battery, first turn the off via the power button. Pull the grey latch to disengage the battery before lifting from the frame.
Note: The Lithium battery can be stored within the tray for transportation. Please ensure you turn off the battery using the power button. Leaving your battery on with the Green LED illuminated could lead to your battery discharging or trolley activating during transportation.
Front Wheel Adjust
Your trolley is pre-set to run straight but if your trolley is running off course, adjust by:
- Release the front wheel lever.
- Rotate up to make your trolley track more to the LEFT.
- Rotate down to track more to the RIGHT.
- Once you are happy the trolley is running straight re-apply the lever to lock in position.
Handle Height Adjust
Controls Overview
Once your battery is fully charged, and connected, your trolley is ready to use. The control functions are detailed below.
Note: Your trolley includes a power save mode to extend the life of your battery. After 20 minutes of sitting idle, the trolleys display will turn off. To wake up, rotate or press the control dial.
Control Dial: Turn to control the speed of the trolley in normal operation. Press to pause and resume at your selected speed.
Power Indicator: Displays whether power is being applied to the drive system. (Green – ON) (Red – OFF)
Speed Setting: Rotate the control dial to adjust the speed of the trolley from 0 – 9. Press the control dial to pause and resume your selected speed.
Note: when paused at speed 1, the speed will auto-reset to 0.
Battery Gauge: Displays the trolleys battery status. As you progress through your round the bars will extinguish from full to empty. When the final bar is extinguished it indicates that the battery is flat. When your battery is new you may lose only one bar during the entire round. As your battery ages, you may lose more bars.
If you lose all the bars this could indicate; (1) you have not fully charged your battery (2) your battery is nearing the end of its useful life and you should consider buying a replacement. For further battery care information, please refer to Section 9.
Electronic Braking System
The all new Electronic Braking System (EBS) is an option extra feature on the PowaKaddy FX range.
The EBS is an automatic assisted braking system for downhill descents, maintaining the selected speed to prevent the trolley running away from the user. In addition, the trolley will hold a selected speed uphill, removing the need for constant adjustment of the control dial.
Warning: EBS is an assisted braking system for hill descent, not a 100% parking brake. The trolley must be powered on and the wheels engaged with the clutch for the braking system to function. The drive system uses a limited slip differential to allow braking and provide ease of manoeuvrability. Try to avoid traversing a steep hill as the load of the trolley will mostly be applied to the lower wheel on the slope and may cause the higher wheel to slip. If your trolley loses traction and the wheels start to spin, reduce the speed and apply even pressure on the handle to increase traction of both wheels.
Caution: Wet or loose ground conditions may cause the wheels to lock and slip on steep slopes. When walking up, down or traversing slopes, please maintain a firm grip on the handle to assist the trolley and avoid injury or damage.
Battery Care
PLUG ‘n’ PLAY™
Note: the Standard 30V Lithium Battery is designed for use over 18 holes and
must always be fully charged before the next round. Please
follow charging instructions as outlined on the following pages. We are aware
that some golfers will try to stretch these batteries to 27 holes. This may
damage the overall capacity of the battery and may result in an early failure.
Playing more than 18 holes with the Standard battery can seriously shorten the
battery’s life and will invalidate the battery’s warranty.
Note: in normal conditions the XL Extended 30V Lithium Battery will do 36 Holes when used on a PowaKaddy product. Conditions such as long or exceptionally hilly courses, wet ground conditions and excessively heavy golf bags may reduce the range of the trolley.
Charging Instructions
- Plug the charger into the mains – the charger indicator light will be green.
- Turn on the battery by press and holding the power button until the green light is illuminated.
- Plug the battery into the charger. The charger light will turn from green to red to indicate the charging process has started.
- Once the battery is fully charged, the charger status light will be continuous green. At this point, remove the battery from the charger and the charger from the outlet.
- Turn off the battery using power button.
- The charging process will take approximately 8 hours depending on the extent of the discharge and battery capacity.
- Avoid leaving your battery on charge for longer than 12 hours. If left for a long period of time, the battery will automatically turn off.
Battery Safety
- Never short circuit a battery. Keep it away from paper clips, coins, keys and other small metal objects that can make a connection between the terminals.
- Do not splash or immerse in liquids.
- Do not store or charge the battery in locations where the temperatures may exceed below -10° (14° F) or above 40° C (105° F) such as outdoor sheds or metal buildings in summer.
- Only charge your PowaKaddy battery using the approved charger supplied. Using another charger may damage the battery or cause fire.
- Never use the battery if the casing or terminals are damaged.
- There are no serviceable parts within the battery, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BATTERY or attempt a repair. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
- The battery is a sealed unit. In the unlikely event liquid leaks from the battery, do not touch the liquid as it may cause irritation or burns.
Follow these precautions:
- Skin contact – Wash with soap and water.
- Inhalation – Expose to fresh air and seek medical advice.
- Eye contact – Immediately wash with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
- Disposal – wear gloves to handle the battery and dispose of immediately; contact your local council or recycling centre.
• Do not incinerate the battery even if damaged.
• Only use a PowaKaddy Battery with a compatible PowaKaddy Trolley. Use of the
battery pack on other products may create risk of injury or fire.
Charging Safety
- Do not probe terminals with conductive objects.
- Only charge a PowaKaddy battery using the supplied PowaKaddy charger. The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
- Only charge on a hard, flat surface.
- The charger will get warm, do not cover the charger.
- Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
- Do not use a charger if the plug, leads, contacts or casing is damaged.
- Remove the plug with care Do not pull on the cord.
- Avoid using an extension cable.
Lithium Battery Storage
Batteries are to be stored in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat or cold; ideally store at room temperature. Charge your battery fully before storing. Charge once every three months thereafter.
Battery Transportation
Ensure the battery is turned off when transporting the trolley to avoid activating the trolley and discharging the battery. Check with your airline before attempting to ship your battery by air.
Lithium Battery Disposal
At the end of its useful life, please discard the battery with due care for the environment.
- If possible, run down the battery completely and remove from the trolley.
- Take the battery to your local recycling centre.
Maintenance
Your PowaKaddy trolley is easy to maintain.
- Never jet wash or immerse in water. Clean the trolley using a sponge and warm water to remove mud, grass and other debris.
- Occasionally remove the wheels and apply grease to the axles and moving parts.
Your serial number can be found in the cavity of the rear joint, please make a note for future reference. Should you experience a problem with your PowaKaddy product, please visit www.powakaddy.com/support
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PGA is a registered trade mark of the Professional Golfers’ Association Limited.
All PowaKaddy electric trolleys have been awarded the Quiet Mark by the Noise Abatement Society
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