Black & Decker BDC1A User manual

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BDC1A

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Intended use
Your BLACK+DECKER BDC1A - A1 charger has
been designed for charging BLACK+DECKER 18V
Li-Ion battery packs. This appliance is intended for
consumer use only.
Safety instructions
General safety warnings
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Warning! Read all safety
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
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Warning! When using battery-
powered appliances, basic safety
precautions, including the follow-
ing, should always be followed
to reduce the risk of re, leaking
batteries, personal injury and
material damage.
Separate collection of used products and
packaging allows materials to be recycled
and used again. Re-use of recycled materials
helps prevent environmental pollution and
reduces the demand for raw materials.
u Read all of this manual carefully before
using the appliance.
u The intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory or
attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than
those recommended in this instruction
manual may present a risk of personal
injury.
u Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
u Always take care when using the appli-
ance.
u 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

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and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and under-
stand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
u Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without supervision.
u The appliance is not to be used as a toy.
u Use in a dry location only. do not allow
the appliance to become wet.
u Do not immerse the appliance in water.
u Do not open body casing. There are no
user serviceable parts inside.
u Do not operate the appliance in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust.
u To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and
cords never pull the cable to remove the
plug from a socket outlet.
After use
u When not in use, the appliance should be
stored in a dry, well ventilated place out of
the reach of children.
u Children should not have access to stored
appliances.
u When the appliance is stored or trans-
ported in a vehicle it should be placed in
the boot or restrained to prevent move-
ment following sudden changes in speed
or direction.
Inspection and repairs
u Before use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may affect
its operation.
u Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
u Have any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorised
repair agent.

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u Never attempt to remove or replace any
parts other than those specied in this
manual.
Power cord safety
uWarning! Never alter the ac power
cord or plug. If it will not t, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
Improper connection may result in an
electric shock.
Additional safety instructions - batteries
and chargers
Batteries
u Never attempt to open for any reason.
u Do not expose the battery to water.
u Do not expose the battery to heat.
u Do not store in locations where the
temperature may exceed 40°C.
u Charge only at ambient temperatures
between 10°C and 40°C.
u Charge only using the charger provided
with the appliance/tool. Using the wrong
charger could result in an electric shock
or overheating of the battery.
u When disposing of batteries, follow the
instructions given in the section “Protect-
ing the environment”.
u Do not damage/deform the battery pack
either by puncture or impact, as this may
create a risk of injury and re.
u Do not charge damaged batteries.
u Under extreme conditions, battery leak-
age may occur. When you notice liquid on
the batteries carefully wipe the liquid off
using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.
u In case of skin or eye contact, follow the
instructions below.
Warning! The battery uid may cause per-
sonal injury or damage to property. In case
of skin contact, immediately rinse with water.
If redness, pain or irritation occurs seek
medical attention. In case of eye contact,
rinse immediately with clean water and seek
medical attention.

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Chargers
Your charger has been designed for a
specic voltage. Always check that the mains
voltage corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.
Warning! Never attempt to replace the
charger unit with a regular mains plug.
u Use your BLACK+DECKER charger only
to charge the battery in the appliance/tool
with which it was supplied. Other batteries
could burst, causing personal injury and
damage.
u Never attempt to charge non-rechargea-
ble batteries.
u If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
u Do not expose the charger to water.
u Do not open the charger.
u Do not probe the charger.
u The charger must be placed in a well
ventilated area when charging.
Residual risks
Additional residual risks may arise when us-
ing the tool which may not be included in the
enclosed safety warnings. These risks can
arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant
safety regulations and the implementation of
safety devices, certain residual risks can not
be avoided. These include:
u Injuries caused by touching any rotating/
moving parts.
u Injuries caused when changing any parts,
blades or accessories.
u Injuries caused by prolonged use of a
tool. When using any tool for prolonged
periods ensure you take regular breaks.
u Impairment of hearing.
u Health hazards caused by breathing dust
developed when using your tool (exam-
ple:- working with wood, especially oak,
beech and MDF.)

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Symbols on the charger
The following symbols are shown on the ap-
pliance along with the date code:
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Warning! To reduce the risk of
injury, the user must read the
instruction manual.
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Do not attempt to charge dam-
aged batteries.
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The charger is intended for
indoor use only.
Electrical safety
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Your charger is double insu-
lated; therefore no earth wire is
required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Never
attempt to replace the charger unit
with a regular mains plug.
u If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following
features.
1. Charger
2. Charging indicator
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery
from the appliance/tool.
Fitting and removing the battery
uTo t the battery, line it up with the receptacle
on the tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle
and push until the battery snaps into place.
uTo remove the battery, push the battery release
button while at the same time pulling the bat-
tery out of the receptacle.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not
overload.

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uCharge discharged batteries within 1 week.
Battery life will be greatly diminished if stored
in a discharged state.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left con-
nected with the LED glowing indenitely. The
charger will keep the battery pack fresh and fully
charged.
Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER tool has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory opera-
tion depends upon proper tool care and regular
cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance
apart from regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on
the tool, remove the battery from the tool. Unplug
the charger before cleaning it.
uRegularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool
and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
uRegularly clean the motor housing using a
damp cloth.
uDo not use any abrasive or solvent-based
cleaner.
Charging the battery
The battery needs to be charged before rst use
and whenever it fails to produce sufcient power
on jobs that were easily done before. The battery
may become warm while charging; this is normal
and does not indicate a problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient
temperatures below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Rec-
ommended charging temperature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if
the cell temperature is below approximately 10
°C or above 40 °C.
The battery should be left in the charger and
the charger will begin to charge automatically
when the cell temperature warms up or cools
down.
uTo charge the battery, insert it into the charger
(1). The battery will only t into the charger in
one way. Do not force. Be sure that the battery
is fully seated in the charger.
uPlug in the charger and switch on at the mains.
The charging indicator (2) will blink.
The charge is complete when the charging indica-
tor (2) switches to continuously on. The charger
and the battery can be left connected indenitely.
The LED will switch on as the charger occasionally
tops up the battery charge.

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life. To take advantage of this service please return
your product to any authorised repair agent who
will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest
authorised repair agent by contacting your local
BLACK+DECKER ofce at the address indicated
in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
BLACK+DECKER repair agents and full details of
our after-sales service and contacts are available
on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com
Batteries
ZRun the battery down completely, then
remove it from the tool.
uRun the battery down completely, then remove
it from the tool.
uBatteries are recyclable. Place the battery(s)
in a suitable packaging to ensure that the ter-
minals cannot be short-circuited. Take them to
any authorised repair agent or a local recycling
station.
uDo not short-circuit the battery terminals.
uDo not dispose of the battery(s) in a re as
this may result in a risk of personal injury or an
explosion.
uRegularly open the chuck and tap it to remove
any dust from the interior.
Protecting the environment
ZSeparate collection. This product
must not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Should you nd one day that your
BLACK+DECKER product needs replacement, or
if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it
with household waste. Make this product available
for separate collection.
zSeparate collection of used products
and packaging allows materials to
be recycled and used again. Re-use
of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces
the demand for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collec-
tion of electrical products from the household, at
municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you
purchase a new product.
BLACK+DECKER provides a facility for the collec-
tion and recycling of BLACK+DECKER products
once they have reached the end of their working

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uThe product has been used for trade, profes-
sional or hire purposes;
uThe product has been subjected to misuse or
neglect;
uThe product has sustained damage through
foreign objects, substances or accidents;
uRepairs have been attempted by persons
other than authorised repair agents or Black &
Decker service staff.
To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit
proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised
repair agent. You can check the location of your
nearest authorised repair agent by contacting
your local Black & Decker ofce at the address
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full
details of our after-sales service and contacts are
available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com
Please visit our website www.blackanddecker.
co.uk to register your new BLACK+DECKER
product and to be kept up to date on new products
and special offers. Further information on the
BLACK+DECKER brand and our range of products
is available at www.blackanddecker.co.uk
Technical data
Charger 905998** (typ. 1)
Input Voltage VAC 230
Output Voltage VDC 18
Current A1
Approx. charge time h 1 - 5
Guarantee
Black & Decker is condent of the quality of its
products and offers an outstanding guarantee. This
guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way
prejudices your statutory rights. The guarantee is
valid within the territories of the Member States of
the European Union and the European Free Trade
Area.
If a Black & Decker product becomes defective
due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of
conformity, within 24 months from the date of
purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to replace
defective parts, repair products subjected to fair
wear and tear or replace such products to ensure
minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:

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DEUTSCH
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Achtung! Beachten Sie beim
Umgang mit akkubetriebenen
Geräten stets die grundleg-
enden Sicherheitshinweise,
einschließlich der folgenden. Da-
durch verhindern Sie weitgehend
das Entstehen von Bränden,
das Auslaufen von Akkus sowie
Sach- und Personenschäden.
Durch die getrennte Sammlung von ausgedi-
enten Produkten und Verpackungsmaterial-
ien können Rohstoffe recycelt und wieder-
verwendet werden. Die Wiederverwendung
aufbereiteter Materialien
trägt zur Vermeidung von Umweltverschmut-
zung bei und senkt den Rohstoffbedarf.
u Lesen Sie diese Anleitung vollständig und
aufmerksam durch, bevor Sie das Gerät
zum ersten Mal verwenden.
u Der vorgesehene Verwendungszweck ist
in dieser Anleitung beschrieben. Bei Ver-
wendung von Zubehör oder Anbauteilen,
Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung
Ihr BLACK+DECKER BDC1A - 1A Ladegerät
wurde für das Laden von BLACK+DECKER 18V-
Lithium-Ionen-Akkus entwickelt. Dieses Gerät ist
nicht für den gewerblichen Einsatz vorgesehen.
Sicherheitshinweise
Allgemeine Sicherheitswarnungen
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Achtung! Lesen Sie sämtliche
Sicherheitswarnungen und An-
weisungen. Die Nichteinhaltung
der nachstehend aufgeführten
Warnungen und Anweisungen
kann einen elektrischen Schlag,
Brand und/oder schwere Verlet-
zungen verursachen.