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Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. 

(English)  

© Oct. 2022 by SHIMANO INC.  ITP

UM-7DG0C-001-00

User's manual

Battery Charger (SM-BCR1)

User's manuals in other languages are available at :

https://si.shimano.com

IMPORTANT NOTICE

 

Contact the place of purchase or a bicycle dealer for information on installation and 
adjustment of the products which are not found in the user's manual. A dealer's manual for 
professional and experienced bicycle mechanics is available on our website (https://si.shimano.
com).

 

Do not disassemble or alter this product.

For safety, be sure to read this user's manual thoroughly before use, and 
follow it for correct use.

Important Safety Information

For replacement information, contact the place of purchase or a bicycle dealer.

Be sure to observe the following in order to avoid burns or other injury from fluid leakages, 
overheating, fire or explosions.

DANGER

 

Do not get the charger wet or use it while it is wet, and do not touch or hold it with wet 
hands.

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If this is not observed, problems with operation or electric shocks may occur.

 

Do not cover the charger with a cloth or similar while it is in use.

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If this is not observed, heat may build up and the case may become deformed, or fire or 
overheating may occur.

 

Do not disassemble or modify the charger.

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If this is not observed, electric shocks or 

injury may occur.

 

Use the charger at the specified power supply voltage only.

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If a power supply voltage other than that specified is used, fire, explosions, smoke, 
overheating, electric shocks or burns may occur.

WARNING

 

Be sure to hold the power cable by the power plug when connecting and disconnecting the 
power plug from the electrical outlet. 

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If you do not hold the power cable by the power plug, fire or electric shocks may occur. 

If heat or acrid-smelling smoke is coming out from the power plug.

There may be a bad connection inside the power plug.

 

Do not touch metallic parts of the charger or the AC adapter if there is a lighting storm. 

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If lightning strikes, electric shocks may occur. 

 

Do not overload the electrical outlet with appliances beyond its rated capacity, and use only a 100 –  
240 V AC electrical outlet.

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If the electrical outlet is overloaded by connecting too many appliances using adapters, 
overheating resulting in fire may occur. 

 

Do not damage the power cord or power plug.  
(Do not damage, process, forcibly bend, twist or pull them, bring them near hot objects, place 
heavy objects on them or bundle them tightly together.)

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If they are used while damaged, fire, electric shocks or short-circuits may occur.

 

Do not use the charger with commercially-available electrical transformers designed for 
overseas use, as they may damage the charger. 

 

Always be sure to insert the power plug as far as it will go. 

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If this is not observed, fire may occur.

 

After reading the user's manual carefully, keep it in a safe place for later reference.

CAUTION

 

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 

years and above and persons with reduced physical, 

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience 

and knowledge if they have been given supervision 

or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a 

safe way and understand the hazards involved. 

Children should not play with the appliance. 

Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made 

by children without supervision.

 

Disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet before cleaning the charger. 

Notice

 

Use this instrument under the direction of a safety supervisor or the direction for use. Do not 
allow physically, sensory, or mentally impaired persons, inexperienced persons, or persons with 
no required knowledge including children to use this instrument.

 

Do not allow children to play near this instrument.

 

Products are not guaranteed against natural wear and deterioration from normal use and 
aging.

 

For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance 
products.

Main specifications

Input

100 – 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz

Output

8.4 V DC, 0.55 A

Dimensions

Approx. 100 mm (W) x 30 mm (H) x 72 mm (D)

Weight

Approx. 110 g

Operating temperature

0 – 45 °C

Storage temperature

–20 – 70 °C

Names of parts

 

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Charger (SM-BCR1)

This charger is a special charger for use in charging Shimano lithium ion batteries (SM-BTR1). 
Never insert any other type of batteries, otherwise bursting or fire may occur.
*  Make sure that you thoroughly understand the general Safety Information for this product 

before use. 

Electrical contacts:

If these are modified or damaged, 
problems with operation will occur.
Be very careful when handling them.

ERROR indicator:

This flashes when there is an 
error.

CHARGE indicator:

This illuminates while charging is in 
progress.

Power cord:

Insert into the connector.
* Insert as far as it will go.

Power cord 
connector

Charger cord
< Sold separately >

Type No.
USA/Canada : SM-BCC1 2
UK : SM-BCC1 6

 

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Special battery (SM-BTR1)

This is a lithium ion battery. Use the special charger (SM-BCR1) to charge it.  Never use any other 
charger to charge the battery, otherwise bursting or fire may occur.

Electrical contacts:

If these are modified or damaged, 
problems with operation will occur.
Be very careful when handling them.

Charging method

1. Insert the power plug of the charger 

into an electrical outlet.

2. Insert the battery (SM-BTR1) into the 

charger (SM-BCR1) as far as it will go.

*  The charging time is approximately 

1.5 hours. (Note that the actual 
time will vary depending on the 
amount of charge remaining in the 
battery.)

3. When the CHARGE indicator (orange) 

switches off, charging is complete. 

*  If the ERROR indicator flashes, it 

means that there may be a problem 
with the battery. Refer to "Error 
Judgment Details" for more 
information.

4. Disconnect the power plug of the 

charger from the electrical outlet and 
store the charger in a suitable place as 
specified in the Safety Precautions.

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Error Judgment Details

What to do if an error occurs

 

Remove the battery from the charger, 
disconnect the power plug of the 
charger from the electrical outlet, and 
then repeat the charging operation.

 

If charging is still not possible after the 
above steps have been carried out, the 
ambient temperature may be too low 
or too high, or there may be a problem 
with the battery.

If charging is not 
possible, the ERROR 
indicator on the 
charger will flash.

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