Axminster GFN3490, User Manual

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1. 

The charger is for 

INDOOR

use only.

2. 

Prior to plugging the charger in to the supply,

check that the plug and the cable are in good
condition. If either are damaged, have the
defective item replaced immediately by a 
suitably qualified person. If the casing of the 
battery charger is damaged, it is good policy to
have the charger checked over by a suitably
qualified person.

3. 

Only use a correctly rated mains outlet to

provide power, do not plug into site generators,
attach to engine generators or D.C. sources. Do
not use a mains socket outlet that is not
switched.

4. 

Only use the charger that was supplied with

the battery pack, and vice versa.

5. 

Do not attempt to charge battery packs that

are too hot (over 40˚C) or too cold (under 10˚C );
if these conditions apply set the battery aside to
"normalise" before proceeding with the charging
operation.

6. 

Set up the charger and cable in a safe place

where it won’t be knocked, tripped over, stepped
on, etc. and where it is well ventilated; make sure
the ventilation slots in the charger case are not
obstructed, plug the charger into the socket
outlet.

7. 

Inspect the battery pack for damage; if it is

undamaged, plug it into the charger, ensuring
the correct orientation. (Most chargers and

batteries have ‘keys’ etc, to make sure the 
battery is not inserted incorrectly, if you are
having to force the battery into the charger, the
chances are you have it the wrong way round,
check and try again.)

8. 

Switch the charger on and check that the

correct indicators illuminate, allow the battery
pack to charge (see the specific instructions for
your charger). Once charging is complete, switch
the char  ger off, remove the battery pack and
store, repeat the procedure if you have more
than one battery to charge. Note that some
RAPID chargers require a rest period between
charges, read the instruction manual concerning
your specific charger to see if this is the case.
After charging is complete, unplug the charger
from the socket outlet by pulling on the plug.
(Do not pull on the cable). Store the charger in a
dry secure place.

9. 

If, when the charger was switched on, the

correct indications did not occur, leave for two or
three minutes to allow the charger to stabilise; if
the correct indications occur, allow the charging
cycle to proceed as normal. If no indication
appears at all, switch off, remove the battery
pack, unplug the charger, check that the charger
contacts and the battery contacts are clean and
repeat the process; if there is still no indication,
switch off, remove the battery pack, unplug the
charger and check the fuse. If the fuse is blown,
replace and repeat the process; if the fuse blows
again, or if the fuse was intact, attempt no further
action. Refer the charger to a suitably qualified
person for assessment/repair.

Safety Instruction for Mains

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