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TCL 6 / SCA 8
5 Machine features
[1-1] Charging station
[1-2] Battery pack
[1-3] Remaining charge time display (SCA 8
only)
[1-4] Charge status display
[1-5] Cable holder
[1-6] Vents (SCA 8 only)
[2] Wall mount for charger
The specified illustrations appear at the begin-
ning of the Operating Instructions.
6 Operation
6.1 Commissioning
WARNING
Unauthorised voltage or frequency!
Risk of accident
XThe mains voltage and the frequency of the
power source must correspond with the
specifications on the machine’s name plate!
Start charging
Before use, the cable must be completely
unwound from the recess [1-5].
XInsert the mains plug of the charger in the
socket.
XPush the battery pack [1-2] into the charging
station [1-1].
Wall mounting
XSee figure [2]
6.2 Meaning of the LEDs
After inserting the charger in the socket, all
the LEDs light up for approx. 1 s (SCA 8 only).
After this, the charge status display [1-4] on
the charger initially changes to the yellow LED
(“self-check”) and then indicates the operating
condition of the charger:
Yellow LED - steady light
Charger is ready for operation
Green LED - flashing
Battery pack is charging
Green LED - steady light - READY
The battery pack is >80 % charged and
ready for use. In the background, the
battery pack will continue to charge
up to 100 %.
Red LED - flashing
General fault indicator, e.g. not in full
contact, short circuit, faulty battery
pack, etc.
Red LED - steady light
Battery temperature is outside the
permitted limit values. As soon as the
permitted temperature is reached,
the charger automatically switches
to charging.
30 min
15 min
5 min
Remaining charge time (SCA 8 only)
In addition, the SCA 8 charger indicates
the maximum remaining charge time
on the LEDs [1-3].
XInsert the battery pack.
The charge status display flashes several times.
Maximum remaining charge time is displayed by
the corresponding LED flashing.
6.3 Working instructions
Continuous or several consecutive charging
cycles can cause the charger to heat up. However,
this does not do any harm and does not indicate
a technical fault.
When kept in the charger, battery packs remain
fully charged.
Place battery pack during charging in a well
ventilated area.
AIRSTREAM (SCA 8 only)
The SCA 8 charger is fitted with a fan and actively
supports cooling of the BP 18 Li-AS battery
packs.
7 Service and maintenance
Observe the following instructions:
– Keep the connecting contacts on the charger
clean.
– Do not cover the vents [1-6] on the SCA 8
charger.
Customer service and repair. Only
through manufacturer or service work-
shops: Please find the nearest address
at: www.festool.com/Service