AEG BHPL18 User manual

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Important!
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before
assembling, operating, and maintaining the product.
Subject to technical modifications.

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Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
A - Adjustable head
B - Carrying handle/base
C - Control knob
D - Receptacle
E - Head adjustment knob
F - Battery port
G - Hooks
H - Keyholes
I - Rod pocket
J - Tripod mounting hole
A - Adjustable head
B - Battery port
C - Battery pack
D - Latches
A - Receptacle
B - Power cord
A - On/off/brightness knob
B - Press to turn light on and off
C - To increase light
D - To decrease light
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A - Adjustable LED panels
A - Keyholes wall mount holes
B - Hooks
C - Rod pocket
D - Tripod mounting hole
A - Adjustable head
B - Head adjustment knob
A - Screws placed 12 mm apart
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WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
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PANEL LIGHT SAFETY WARNINGS
Know your product. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn
its applications and limitationsas well as tKe speci¿c potential
hazards related to this product. Following this rule will reduce the
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Do not permit children to use the panel light. It is not a toy.
The product is not designed to operate in wet or damp
conditions.
Carefully position the power cord during use. A power cord in
your walking path can be a tripping hazard.
If wrapped or in contact with fabrics, the panel light lens can
produce suf¿cient heat to melt some fabrics. To avoid serious
personal injury, never allow the panel light lens to come in contact
with anything.
Do not place hands or ¿ngers between adMustable head and
frame when positioning panel light to avoid possible pinching.
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet;
therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of
possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing
accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
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Do not place the product or their batteries near ¿re or heat. This
will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.
To reduce the risNof personal inMury and electric shocN, the
product should not be played with or placed where small
children can reach it.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to water
or rain.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to
instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also to prevent misuse of the product
and possible injury.
Do not direct the light beam at persons or animals and do not
stare into the light beam yourself (not even from a distance).
Staring into the light beam may result in serious injury or vision loss.
Use only with recommended battery pack and charger. Any
attempt to use another battery pack will cause damage to the
product and could possibly explode, cause a ¿re, or personal
inMury.
Do not disassemble the product.
Do not store the product in a damp or wet location, or in a
location where the temperature may reach or exceed 40°C
(104°F). For example, inside sheds, vehicles, or metal buildings in
the summer.
The product is non-dimmable; do not connect with any
dimmers.
Always power the product from a standard domestic supply.
Power from generators or inverters may cause the product to
malfunction.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the product, a part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Do not use the
product if it does not function properly.
Have the product repaired by a Tuali¿ed person. The product
is in accordance with the relevant safety requirements. Repairs
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parts, otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.
The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be
replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar
Tuali¿ed person.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any
parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that
is not properly and completely assembled or with damaged or
missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
TECHNICAL DATA 18V HYBRID FOLDING PANEL LIGHT BHPL18
Rated voltage 18V 9a+]
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Light output OXPHQV
Colour rendering index (CRI) 
Correlated colour temperature (CCT) .
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BATTERY AND CHARGER
Compatible battery pack
(not included)
Compatible charger
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WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories or
attachments not recommended for use with this product. Any
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hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not direct the light beam at persons or animals and do not
stare into the light beam yourself (not even from a distance).
Staring into the light beam may result in serious injury or vision
loss.
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
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WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended
by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or
accessories not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purpose listed below:
ŶGeneral illumination of most work area spaces
This product is designed to be powered by either a 18V battery pack
(DC mode) or by electric power (AC mode). Either power source
can be used by installing an approved battery pack or power cord
into the product as described in this manual.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 1.
Rotate the adjustable head forward as needed to gain access to
the battery port.
ŶInsert the battery pack into the product as shown.
ŶMake sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap
into place and the battery pack is secured before beginning
operation.
ŶDepress the latches to remove the battery pack.
WARNING
Always remove battery pack or unplug extension cord from your
product when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack or
unplugging extension cord will prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING POWER CORD
See Figure 2.
WARNING
Do not route cord under carpets, rugs, runners, furniture, or
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prevent a tripping hazard.
ŶInsert the female end of the power cord into the product as
shown.
ŶConnect the male end of the power cord to the power source.
Make sure the power cord is seated securely before beginning
operation.
ŶTo remove the power cord, disconnect the cord from the power
source and then from the rear of the light.
OPERATING THE PANEL LIGHT
See Figures 3 - 4.
WARNING
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product should always be in the OFF status, with the battery
pack removed and power cord disconnected, when not in use.
Do not leave light on while unattended. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious personal injury.
ŶInstall battery pack or connect product to an AC power supply.
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intensity. Rotating counterclockwise will give less light; rotating
clockwise will give more light.
ŶPlace the light’s adjustable panels in the positions needed to
direct light as desired.
WARNING
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heat to melt some fabrics. To avoid serious personal injury,
never allow the panel light lens to come in contact with anything.
ADJUSTABLE HEAD
See Figure 5.
CAUTION
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or hands.
In addition to adjusting the individual LED panels of the light, the
adjustable head can also be set in a variety of positions. To adjust
positions:
ŶLoosen the head adjustment knob.
ŶAdjust head to desired position.
ŶTighten knob to secure.
MOUNTING/HANGING THE PANEL LIGHT
See Figures 6 - 9.
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light offers a variety of hanging and mounting options in both the
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needs.

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NOTE: Be careful not to position the panel light in such a way that
prevents normal operation or damages the cord.
WARNING
Only hang or mount the panel light in an area where no electrical
wires, utility cables, pipes, or other obstructions are located.
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are unsure. Do not hang panel light from any electrical power
cord. Ensure panel light is securely installed to prevent falling
object hazard. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
electrocution, electrical shock, or other serious personal injury.
Hanging the panel light using the keyholes:
ŶInstall two screws approximately 12mm apart.
ŶPlace the wide portion of the keyholes over the heads of screws.
ŶSlide the panel light down until the screws are inside the narrow
portion of the keyholes and the panel light is secure.
Hanging the panel light using the hooks:
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Mounting the panel light to a rod using the rod pocket:
ŶThe panel light can be mounted on rebar, a rod or tube using the
pocket on the base of the panel light.
NOTE: The mounting post must have a diameter less than
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OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
If overheating occurs, the panel light will attempt to cool itself by
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As soon as the unit reaches normal operating temperature, it can be
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BATTERIES
Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be
recharged before use.
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of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine
(risk of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
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after used.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack
from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
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and away from moisture.
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 Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
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Legislation requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with
local, national and international provisions and regulations.
ŶThe user can transport the batteries by road without further
requirements.
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subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation
and transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately.
trained persons and the process has to be accompanied by
corresponding experts.
When transporting batteries:
ŶEnsure that battery contact terminals are protected and
insulated to prevent short circuit.
ŶEnsure that battery pack is secured against movement within
packaging.
ŶDo not transport batteries that are cracked or leak.
Check with forwarding company for further advice
BATTERY PACK PROTECTION
The battery pack has overload protection that protects it from being
overloaded and helps to ensure long life. Under extreme stress the
battery electronics switch off the machine automatically. To restart,
switch the machine off and then on again. If the machine does not
start up again, the battery pack may have discharged completely. In
this case it must be recharged in the battery charger.
MAINTENANCE
The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.
Use only AEG accessories and AEG spare parts. Should
components need to be replaced which have not been described,
please contact one of our AEG service agents (see our list of
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If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please state
the Article No. as well as the machine type printed on the label and
order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at:
Techtronic Industries (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
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Mount Waverley VIC 3149
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Safety alert
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product
meets applicable regulatory requirements.
Please read the instructions carefully before
starting the machine.
Class II, double insulated
Do not dispose of electric tools together with
household waste material. Electric tools and
electronic equipment that have reached the end of
their life must be collected separately and returned
to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.

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Max-Eyth-Straße 10
71364 Winnenden
Germany
Techtronic Industries (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
31 Gilby Road,
Mount Waverley VIC 3149,
Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
2 Landing Drive, Mangere,
Auckland, New Zealand 2022