When using the equipment, a number of safety
precautions must be observed to avoid injuries
and damage. Please read the complete operating
instructions and safety information with due care.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place
so that the information is available at all times. If
you give the equipment to any other person, hand
over these operating instructions and the safety
information as well. We cannot accept any liability
for damage or accidents which arise due to
failure to follow these instructions and the safety
information.
1. Safety information
DANGER!
Read all the safety information and
instructions. Failure to adhere to the safety
information and instructions set out below
may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious
injury. Keep all the safety information and
instructions in a safe place for future use.
This equipment can be used
by children of 8 years and older
and by people with limited
physical, sensory or mental
capacities or those with no
experience and knowledge if
they are supervised or have
received instruction in how to
use the equipment safely and
understand the dangers which
result from such use. Children
are not allowed to play with the
equipment. Unless supervised,
children are not allowed to
clean the equipment or carry
out user-level maintenance
work.
Replacing the power cable
If the power cable for this
equipment is damaged, it
must be replaced by the
manufacturer or OEM aftersales service or by similarly
trained personnel to prevent
hazards.
a) The charging unit is not allowed to be used
for non-rechargeable, normal batteries.
b) Suffi cient ventilation is required.
c) The current and voltage information on the
battery pack must be the same as that on the
charging unit.
d) Do not expose the charging unit to splash
water or rain.
e) The charging unit must be disconnected
from the socket outlet before the cordless
screwdriver is inserted into or removed from
the charging station.
f) Do not throw old or damaged batteries
into water or fi re. Follow the environmental
protection directives.
g) A defective or no longer chargeable battery
must be treated as special waste. Dispose of
it at a special collection point. Do not dispose
of it with your normal household waste or
throw it into water or fi re.
h) Place the charging unit away from all sources
of heat.
i) To reduce the risk of electric shock, pull the
power plug out of the socket outlet by the plug
itself and not by the cable when you want to
disconnect the charging unit from the power
supply.
j) Do not take the charging unit apart. Take it
Input ....................... 100-120 V~50-60 Hz, 150 W
Output 1 ............................. 20 V
Output 2 .............................. 20 V
Important!
The charging unit is allowed to be used only for
the lithium-ion batteries of the Power-X-Change
series!
Power-X-Change
18V 1.5Ah P-X-C lithium-ion battery
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18V 2.0Ah P-X-C lithium-ion battery
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18V 2.6Ah P-X-C Plus lithium-ion battery
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18V 3.0Ah P-X-C lithium-ion battery
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18V 4.0Ah P-X-C lithium-ion battery
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18V 5.2Ah P-X-C Plus lithium-ion battery
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, 3000 mA
, 3000 mA
4. Operation
The battery charger can be used to charge either
1 or 2 rechargeable batteries. By charging independently you can also charge diff erent batteries
(e.g.: 2.0 Ah and 4.0 Ah) simultaneously for the
charging times stated on the charger.
Fig. 2+3
1. Pull the battery pack (4) out of the handle,
pressing the push lock button (3) as you do
so.
2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as
that marked on the rating plate of the battery
charger. Insert the power plug of the charger
(1) into the socket outlet. The green LED will
then begin to fl ash.
3. Insert the battery pack (4) into the battery
charger (1).
4. In section 8 „Charger indicator“ you will fi nd a
table with an explanation of the LED indicator
on the charger.
If the battery fails to charge, please check
whether there is voltage at the power socket.
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whether there is good contact at the charging
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contacts of the charging unit is in place
If the battery still fails to charge, send
the charging unit
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and the rechargeable battery
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to our customer service center.
Customer service:
Contact the Einhell USA® customer service
center at 1-866-EINHELL (1-800-346-4355) for
assistance.
Timely recharging of the battery will help it serve
you well for a long time. You must recharge the
battery pack when you notice that the power of
the cordless equipment drops.
Mounting the charging unit on a wall (Fig. 4)
The charging unit can also be mounted on a wall.
The correct dimensions for drilling holes in the
wall can be found on the back of the charging unit.
Spacing distances
≥ 4 in. (10 cm) from the wall (right + left)
≥ 40 in. (100 cm) from the ceiling
Important!
When mounting on a wall you must use suitable
screws, e.g. pan-head screws, in order to prevent
damage to the housing and risk of falling.
5. Cleaning, maintenance and
ordering spare parts
Always pull out the power plug before starting any
cleaning work.
The equipment is not allowed to be stored in a
damp location or where there are caustic gases.
Keep it in a dry place out of the reach of children.
5.1 Cleaning
Keep the surface of the equipment clean and
wipe it only with a dry cloth.
1. If your power tool requires service, contact an authorized Einhell USA dealer or
call the Einhell USA customer service
center at 1-866-EINHELL
(1-866-346-4355). Only identical replace-
ment parts should be utilized for repairs. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
2. If the battery charger cable is damaged, it
must be immediately replaced to avoid a
hazard. Contact the Einhell USA® customer
service center at 1-866-EINHELL
(1-866-346-4355) for assistance.
6. Disposal and recycling
The equipment is supplied in packaging to
prevent it from being damaged in transit. The
raw materials in this packaging can be reused or
recycled. The equipment and its accessories are
made of various types of material, such as metal
and plastic. Never place defective equipment in
your household refuse. The equipment should
be taken to a suitable collection center for proper
disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of
such a collection point, you should ask in your
local council offi ces.
7. Storage
Store the equipment and its accessories out
of children‘s reach in a dark and dry place at
above freezing temperature. The ideal storage
temperature is between 41°F and 86°F
(5°C and 30°C). Keep the electric tool in its
original packaging.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
WARNING! Any changes or modifi cations
to this unit not expressly approved by the part
responsible for compliance could void the user‘s
authority to operate the equipment.
Class B device:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the
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equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
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circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
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TV technician for help.
The reprinting or reproduction by any other
means, in whole or in part, of documentation and
papers accompanying the products is strictly
subject to the express consent of iSC GmbH.
The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no
battery pack in the charger
OnOff Charging
The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode.
The charging times are shown directly on the charger.
Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated
charging times depending on the existing battery charge.
Off OnThe battery is charged and ready for use.
The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is
fully charged.
To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15
minutes longer.
Action:
Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the
mains supply.
FlashingOff Adapted charging
The charger is in gentle charging mode.
For safety reasons the charging is performed less quickly and takes more
time. The reasons can be:
- The rechargeable battery has not been charged for a very long time.
- The battery pack temperature is outside the ideal range (between 50°F
and 113°F (10° C and 45° C)).
Action:
Wait for the charging to be completed; you can still continue to charge the
battery pack.
FlashingFlashingFault
Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective.
Action:
Never charge a defective battery pack.
Take the battery pack out of the charger.
OnOnTemperature fault
The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below
32°F (0° C)).
Action:
Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 68°F
(20° C)) for one day.