EGO CH5500E User manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Operator’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
56 VOLT
RAPID CHARGER
MODEL NUMBER CH5500E

B
4. Electrical Contacts
5. Soft Grip
C
6. Wall Mounting Hole
1. Mounting Slot
2. Cooling Air Port
3. LED Indicators
A
LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Residual risk! People with electronic devices, such
as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before
using this product. Operation of electrical equipment
in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause
interference or failure of the pacemaker.
WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all
repairs should be performed by a qualied service
technician.
WARNING: 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.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention
to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the
explanations with them deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by
themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and
warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all
safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual, including all
safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,”
and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re,
and/or serious personal injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may
appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow
all instructions on the machine before attempting to
assemble and operate.
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your
safety.
Read Opera-
tor’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury,
user must read operator’s
manual
T3,15A
Indoor Use Use this device indoors only
Class II Con-
struction Double-insulated construction
T6,3A
Fuse-links Time-lag miniature fuse-link
V Volt Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
WWatt Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating
Current Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of
current
WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious personal injury.
WORK AREA SAFETY
◾Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
◾Do not operate the EGO charger in explosive
environments, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases, or dust. A charger might
create a spark, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
◾Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodied plugs
and matching outlets will reduce the risk of
electric shock.
◾Do not expose to the charger to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering the charger will increase
the risk of electric shock.

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◾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, or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
◾Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such
as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is grounded.
◾When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
◾The EGO charger can charge the EGO lithium-ion
battery packs listed below:
CHARGER BATTERY PACKS
CH5500E BA1120E, BA1400, BA2240E,
BA2800, BA3360, BA4200
SERVICE
◾Have your charger serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the charger is
maintained.
◾When servicing a charger, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
CAUTION: To reduce the risk ofelectric shock or
damage to the charger and battery, charge only those
lithium-ion rechargeable batteries specically designated
on your charger’s label. Other types of batteries may burst,
causing personal injury or damage.
◾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.
◾Before using the battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings in this manual
and on the battery charger, the battery and the product
using the battery to prevent misuse of the products
and possible injury or damage.
◾Do not use the charger outdoors or expose it to
wet or damp conditions. Water entering the charger
will increase the risk of electric shock.
◾Do not handle charger, including the charger plug
and charger terminals with wet hands.
◾Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery-charger manufacturer may result in a
risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
◾Recharge only with the charger specied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of re when used
with another battery pack.
◾Do not abuse the cord or charger. Never use the
cord to carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord
to disconnect the plug from a receptacle. Damage to
the cord or charger could occur and create an electric
shock hazard. Replace damaged cords immediately.
◾Make sure that the cord is located so that it will
not be stepped on, tripped over, come in contact
with sharp edges or moving parts, or otherwise
be subjected to damage or stress. This will reduce
the risk of accidental falls, which could cause injury
and damage to the cord, which could then result in
electric shock.
◾Keep the cord and charger from heat to prevent
damage to housing or internal parts.
◾Do not allow gasoline, oils, petroleum-based
products, etc. to come in contact with plastic
parts. These materials contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
◾Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord
or plug, which could cause shorting and electric
shock. If damaged, have the charger repaired or
replaced by an authorized service technician at an EGO
Service Center.
◾Do not operate the charger if it has received a
sharp blow, been dropped, or has otherwise been
damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized service
technician for an electrical check to determine if the
charger is in good working order.
◾Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to an
authorized service technician when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or re.
◾Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to
reduce the risk of electric shock.
◾Disconnect charger from the power supply when
not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock
or damage to the charger if metal items should fall into
the opening. It will also help prevent damage to the
charger during a power surge.
◾Risk of electric shock. Do not touch the uninsulated
portion of output connector or uninsulated battery
terminal.

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◾Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this tool.
If you lend this tool to someone else, also lend these
instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product
and possible injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
◾Save these instructions. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for 56V
Rapid Charger CH5500E.
◾Before using the battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on the
battery charger, the battery and the product
using the battery.
WARNING: When using electric appliances, basic
precautions should always be followed, including the
following.
◾To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when an appliance is used near children.
◾Only use attachments recommended or sold by
manufacturer.
◾Do not use outdoors.
◾For a portable appliance – To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not put charger in water or other
liquid. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall
or be pulled into a tub or sink.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge
only lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Other types of
batteries may burst, causing personal injury or damage.
SPECIFICATIONS
Charger Input 220-240 V~50 Hz, 550 W
Charger Output 5-8 A 56 V
Charging Time
Approximately 25 minutes for
BA1120E battery pack.
Approximately 30 minutes for
BA1400 battery pack.
Approximately 30 minutes for
BA2240E battery pack.
Approximately 40 minutes for
BA2800 battery pack.
Approximately 45 minutes for
BA3360 battery pack.
Approximately 60 minutes for
BA4200 battery pack.
Optimum Charging
Temperature 0 °C-40 °C
Charger Weight 1.9 kg
DESCRIPTION
KNOW YOUR CHARGER (Fig. A)
1. Mounting Slot
2. Cooling Air Port
3. LED Indicators
4. Electrical Contacts
5. Soft Grip
6. Wall Mounting Hole
OPERATION
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK
WARNING: Do not use the charger outdoors or
expose it to wet or damp conditions. Water entering the
charger will increase the risk of electric shock.
NOTICE: Lithium-Ion battery packs are shipped partially
charged. Before using it the rst time, fully charge the
battery pack.
1. Connect the charger to the power supply
(220-240V~, 50Hz). The four charging indication
LEDs will briey shine green, indicating that the
charger is working correctly.
2. Align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the
mounting slots in the charger; slide the battery pack
down onto the charger (Fig. B).
3. The charger will communicate with the battery pack
to evaluate the condition of the battery pack.
4. When the battery pack is charging, the four charging
indication LEDs on the charger will shine green in
sequence, from left to right, to indicate the charge
level; please refer to Fig. C. The power indicator on
the battery pack will ash in sequence: red, orange
and green. The fan in the charger continuously
works to cool the battery pack.
5. When the battery pack is fully charged, the charging
indication LEDs stop alternating and will shine green
continuously. The power indicator on the battery pack
will go out. Wait until the cooling fan stops, remove
the battery pack from the charger and disconnect the
charger from the power supply.

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NOTICE:
◾A signicantly reduced run time after fully charging the
battery pack indicates that the batteries are near the
end of their usable life and must be replaced.
◾The charger may warm during charging. This is part
of the normal operation of the charger. Charge in a
well-ventilated area.
LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER
LED INDICATOR BATTERY
PACK
LED ON THE CHARGER
POWER
INDICATOR
ON THE
BATTERY
PACK
BETTERY
PACK
POWER
ACTION
LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4
Defective Flashing
red or off Off Off Off Off — Battery pack or charger is
defective.
Cold/Hot
Battery
Shining
red Off Off Off Off —
Charging will begin when
battery pack returns to
3°C–57°C
Charging
Flashing
green Off Off Off
Flashing
red, orange
and green
alternately
Less than
25% Charging
Shining green
alternately Off Off 25% to 50% Charging
Shining green alternately Off 50% to 75% Charging
Shining green alternately 75% to 90% Charging
Full
Charged Shining green continuously Off 90% to
100%
Charging is complete. Mainte-
nance charging.
—Self-main-
tenance
Intermittently quick ashing in
green Off Approx.
30%
Battery pack is performing
self-maintenance or in
sleep mode. Reinstall the
battery pack on the charger to
recharge it fully.
6. The battery pack will fully charge if left on the charger,
but it will not overcharge. If the battery pack remains
on the charger for one month or more, it will perform
self-maintenance and drop to 30% charge capacity. If
this occurs, reinstall the battery pack on the charger
to recharge it fully.

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CHARGING A HOT OR COLD BATTERY PACK
If the battery pack is out of the normal temperature range,
LED1 will shine red. When the battery pack cools down
to approximately 57°C or warms to more than 3°C, the
charger will automatically begin charging and the 4 LEDs
will sequence normally.
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK OR CHARGER
If the charger detects a problem, LED1 will begin ashing
red or all the LEDs will turn off.
1. If registering as defective, remove and reinsert the
battery pack in the charger. If the LEDs still read
“defective” a second time, try charging a different
battery pack.
2. If a different battery pack charges normally, dispose
of the defective battery pack (refer to the instructions
in the battery pack manual).
3. If a different battery pack also indicates “defective”,
unplug the charger and wait until the ashing LED1
goes out, then reconnect the plug to the power
supply. If LED1 on charger still display defective, the
charge may be defective.
WALL-MOUNT HOLES
The charger has hanging holes for convenient storage.
Install screws in the wall 76mm apart. Use screws suf-
ciently strong to hold the combined weight of the charger
and battery pack (approximately maximum 4.1 kg).
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always
remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or
performing any maintenance.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical EGO
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: It is not recommended to use
compressed dry air as a cleaning method of the charger. If
cleaning with compressed air is the only method to apply,
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when cleaning the tool. If the operation is dusty,
also wear a dust mask.
WARNING: If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake uids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc. to come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical EGO
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage. To ensure safety and
reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualied
service technician at an EGO Service Center.
Protecting the environment
Do not dispose of electrical appliances as
unsorted municipal waste, use separate
collection facilities.
Contact your local government for
information regarding the collection
systems available.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in
landlls or dumps, hazardous substances
can leak into the groundwater and get into
the food chain, damaging your health and
well-being.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Charger doesn’t
work. LED1 ashes
red or all the LEDs
go out.
Battery pack or charger is
defective or bad connec-
tion between the battery
pack and charger.
◾Try to remove and reinsert the battery pack in the charger.
◾Try charging a different battery pack.
◾Unplug the charger and wait until the red LED goes out,
then reconnect the plug to the power supply.
Charger doesn’t work
and LED1 shines red.
Battery pack is too hot or
too cold.
Allow the battery pack to reach normal temperature. Charging
will begin when battery pack returns to 3°C-57°C.

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WARRANTY
EGO WARRANTY POLICY
3 year warranty on EGO Power+ System battery packs and chargers.
Please contact EGO customer service on Australia 1300 000 EGO(1300 000 346),
New Zealand 0508 000 EGO (0508 000 346) any time you have questions or warranty claims.
SERVICE WARRANTY
FOR THREE YEARS from the date of original retail purchase, the EGO Power+ System Battery Pack and Charger are
warranted against defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will receive free repair.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred.
The warranty period for any EGO product or part used for industrial, professional or commercial purpose is
one year.
This warranty is void if the product has been used for rental purpose.
This warranty does not cover the damage resulting from modication, alteration or unauthorized repair.
This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction, failure or
defect resulting from misuse, abuse (including overloading of the product beyond capacity and exposure to
water or rain), accidents, neglect or lack of proper installation, and improper maintenance or storage.
This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior nish, including but not limited to scratches,
dents, paint chips, or to any corrosion or discoloring by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
For warranty service, please contact EGO customer service on Australia 1300 000 EGO(1300 000 346),
New Zealand 0508 000 EGO (0508 000 346). When requesting warranty service, you must present the original dated
sales receipt. An authorized service center will be selected to repair the product according to the stated warranty terms.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
Chervon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 36 165 077 501(“Chervon”) warrants to the original domestic purchaser that this
product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from date of purchase, and any battery or
charger will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years from date of purchase. To make a claim,
return the faulty item together with proof of purchase directly to your closest service agent or to the place of purchase.
Any handling and transportation costs (and other expenses incurred in claiming this warranty) are not covered by this
warranty and will not be borne by Chervon. The replacement product or part or repaired product will be made available
for your collection at an address nominated by Chervon. Where a valid warranty claim is made, Chervon will replace the
defective product or repair the fault. Where the product is repaired, Chervon may use refurbished parts. This warranty
does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse or abuse. This warranty may also be further limited or voided as speci-
cally detailed in the product Manual. Chervon has no other liability under this warranty.The benets to you given by this
warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies imposed by State and Federal legislation that cannot be excluded.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You
are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure. Chervon Australia Pty Ltd, Unit 13, 1488 Ferntree Gully Rd, Knoxeld, VIC. 3180.
Phone Number: Australia 1300 000 EGO(1300 000 346), New Zealand 0508 000 EGO (0508 000 346).
Email address: [email protected].