Yard Force AL G03C 40V Battery Charger

Symbols

Safety symbols are used to draw your attention to potential dangers. It is important to understand these symbols and their explanations. Warnings do not eliminate danger by themselves and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.

WARNING: Read and understand all safety instructions, including safety alert symbols like "DANGER", "WARNING", and "CAUTION", before using this tool. Failure to follow instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

Safety alert symbols indicate DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION and may be used with other symbols or pictographs.

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must carefully read the instruction manual.

• The charger is for indoor use only.
• Double insulation
• T3.15A (Fuse rating)
• ♻️ WEEE symbol: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
• The product complies with applicable European directives.

General Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow them may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. Save these instructions for later use.

• Only use the charger when you fully understand and can perform all functions, or have received appropriate instructions.
• Only charge Yard Force lithium-ion batteries. The battery voltage must match the charger's charging voltage to prevent fire and explosion risk.
• Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination can lead to electric shock.
• Before each use, check the charger, cable, and plug. Do not use if damage is detected. Never open the charger yourself; have repairs done by qualified personnel using original spare parts. Damaged components increase electric shock risk.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the charger. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase electric shock risk.
• Do not operate the charger on easily flammable surfaces (e.g., paper, textiles) or in flammable surroundings. Heating during charging poses a fire hazard.
• In case of damage or improper use of the battery, vapors may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek medical help for respiratory irritation.
• Supervise children during use, cleaning, and maintenance to ensure they do not play with the charger.
• This tool is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised or instructed by a person responsible for their safety.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Do not cover the charger; it can overheat and malfunction.
• Observe the safety instructions for the battery.
• This is a Class II unit and must only be connected to properly earthed power sources.
• For GB only: Your product is fitted with a BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted by an authorized customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating. The severed plug must be disposed of safely.

Intended Use

The contained charger is intended for use with Yard Force battery packs.

Technical Data

Operation: Charging the Battery Pack

NOTE:

• Remove the battery pack from the charger after it has been fully charged.
• Battery should be fully charged before first use.
• Make sure the mains voltage is the same as the rating label on the charger.

1. Connect the charger to a power supply. The red LED will light up.
2. To insert the battery pack into the charger, align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the grooves of the charger, then push it in.
3. The green LED light of the charger will flash continuously during normal charging.
4. After charging is complete, the green LED will light up.

Maintenance and Storage

Maintenance and Cleaning

Occasionally clean the battery charger using a soft, clean, and dry brush.

Disposal

Battery chargers, accessories, and packaging should be sorted for environmentally-friendly recycling. Do not dispose of battery chargers into household waste!

Only for EC countries: According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national law, battery chargers that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.

CE Declaration of Conformity

We, MEROTEC GmbH, Otto-Brenner-Str. 8, 47877 Willich, Germany, declare that the product:

• Machine Description: 40V Charger
• Model: AL G03C / B0Q-SP03-4030ZA
• Function: Charging battery

Complies with the essential health and safety requirements of the following directives:

• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
• EC Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendment Directive (EU) 2015/863 (RoHS)

Standards and technical specifications referred to:

• EN 60335-1: 2012+A11+A13
• EN 60335-2-29: 2004+A2+A11
• EN 55014-1: 2017
• EN 55014-1: 2006+A1+A2
• EN 55014-2: 2015
• EN 61000-3-2: 2014
• EN 61000-3-3: 2013
• EN 50581: 2012
• EN62233: 2008

Authorized Signatory

Date: 24.03.2020

Place: Willich

Name: Roland Menken

Title: General Manager