YARDFORCE Battery Pack Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- YARDFORCE
Table of Contents
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AL G25/G40/G50/M40
40V/ 60V BATTERY PACK/ AKKU/ BATTERIE
Original Instructions
SYMBOLS
Safety symbols
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to any possible dangers. The safety symbols and their explanations deserve your careful attention and full understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions within this operator’s manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING”, and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS: Indicate DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
Symbol meanings
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this
product. Read, fully understand and follow all instructions on the machine
before attempting to assemble and operate.
To reduce the risk of injury, users must read the instruction manual carefully.
Do not throw into the water.
Do not throw on the fire.
Do not subject the battery to strong sunlight over long periods of time. Do not leave on a heater (max.45°C).
Batteries contain Li-ion. Do not dispose of waste batteries in domestic waste. Contact local authority to find out how to dispose of batteries.
The product complies with the applicable European directives and an evaluation method of conformity for these directives was done.
WEEE symbol. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or local store for recycling advice.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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 these instructions for later use.
– These safety warnings apply only to lithium-ion batteries!
– Do not open the battery. The danger of short-circuiting- ing.
– Whilst the battery is designed for use in all weather conditions, it is
recommended to keep the contacts away from water and moisture. Contacts, which
are connected
through water or moisture for a longer period of time, may corrode or
discharge the battery. This may result in loss of power and lifetime.
– Although the battery is suitable for use in all weather conditions, it
should not be fully submerged in water, nor stored in a wet environment.
Should this occur, allow
battery to fully dry before re-use.
– Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock.
– In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted.
Ventilate the ar- ea and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours
can irritate the respiratory system.
– Use the battery only in conjunction with your Yard force power tool. This
measure alone protects the battery against dangerous overload.
– Use only original Yard force batteries with the voltage listed on the
nameplate of your power tool. When using other batteries, e. g. imitations
reconditioned batteries or other brands, there is a danger of injury as well
as property damage through ex- ploding batteries.
– The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or screwdrivers
or by force ap- plied externally. An internal short circuit can oc- cur and
the battery can burn, smoke, explode or overheat.
Battery tool use and care
– Before any work on the machine itself (e. g. maintenance, tool change, etc.)
as well as during transport and storage, remove the battery from the power
tool. There is a danger of injury when unintentionally actuating the On/Off
switch.
– 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.
– When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects
like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects
that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
– Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts
eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritations or burns.
INTENDED USE
The contained lithium-ion battery is intended for use with the Yard force cordless tool and recommended for use with the Yard force 40/60V series battery charger.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Battery pack Model | AL G25 | AL 640 | AL G50 | AL M40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery voltage | 40V | 40V | 40V |
60V
Battery capacity| 2.5Ah| 4.0 Ah| 5.0 Ah| 4.0 Ah
Battery charging time| 50 min| 80 min| 100 min| 100min
Battery charger Model| AL GO3C| AL MO1C
OPERATION
Power indicator
This Li-Ion battery pack is equipped with a power indicator which is used to show the battery pack’s remaining charge. Press the power indicator button to check the battery charge as below. The LEDs will stay lit for approximately 4 seconds.
To obtain the best life from the battery
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Never allow the battery to completely discharge before recharging. The battery pack should be placed on the charger whenever the battery pack is noticeably running down
or the tool no longer performs a task it previously performed. -
Avoid conducting short charges. Make sure that the battery is fully charged each time by allowing the charger to complete its full charging cycle.
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Avoid allowing loose items like screws or nails etc. to be stored with battery packs as these or similar items can short battery packs and cause a fire or explosion
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Always unplug the charger when not in use and store it in a dry and secure place.
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Avoid charging or storing your battery in temperatures below 5°C and above 45°C.
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After use, allow the battery to pack to cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Maintenance and Cleaning
Occasionally clean the battery using a soft, clean, and dry brush.
Transport
The contained lithium-ion battery is subject to the Dangerous Goods
Legislation requirements and is suitable for ground transportation by the user
without further conditions.
When being transported by third parties (e.g.: air transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labeling must be observed. For the preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is absolutely required. Dispatch batteries only when the housing is undamaged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging. Please also observe possible additional national regulations.
Disposal
The machine, accessories, and packaging should be sorted for environmental-
friendly recycling. Do not dispose of power tools and batteries/ rechargeable
batteries into household waste!