EGO Power Plus CH5500 Rapid Charger User Manual

EGO Power Plus CH5500 Rapid Charger

About EGO Power Plus

EGO Power+ is a brand that specializes in manufacturing cordless outdoor power equipment, primarily focused on lawn and garden tools. They are known for producing battery-powered alternatives to traditional gas-powered tools, offering users a quieter, more environmentally friendly, and hassle-free experience.

EGO Power+ products include a range of outdoor equipment such as lawnmowers, leaf blowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and more. These tools are powered by their own proprietary lithium-ion battery technology, which is designed to deliver sufficient power and performance to handle various outdoor tasks.

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This battery charger has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to this chemical:

• work in a well-ventilated area,
• and work with approved safety equipment,
• such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

FCC STATEMENT

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2.  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, 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 it.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep the work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive environments, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks, which may ignite dust or fumes.
• 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.

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. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. The use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• Use charge the EGO lithium-ion battery packs listed below:

SERVICE

• Have your charger serviced by a qualified 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 the 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 the manufacturer.
• Do not use outdoors.
• For a portable appliance – To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put a charger in water or other liquid. Do not place or store appliance where or can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of a new generation of 56V Rapid chargers. It has been designed, engineered, and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact the EGO customer service center at 1-855-EGO-5656.

This manual contains important information on to the safe assembly, operation, and maintenance of your Rapid charger. Read it carefully before using the charger. Keep this manual handy so you can refer to it at any time.

SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR CHARGER (Fig. 1a & 1b)

• LED INDICATORS: indicate the charging status.
• MOUNTING SLOT: guides the battery pack when it is installed on the charger. WALL MOUNTING HOLE: for convenient storage on the wall.

WARNING
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual, as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all its operating features and safety rules.

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 first time, fully charge the battery pack.

1. Connect the charger to the power supply (120V~, 60Hz). The four charging indication LEDs will briefly 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. 2).
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. 3. The power indicator on the battery pack will flash 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.
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.
   

NOTICE

• A significantly 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 (Fig. 3)

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 135°F (57°C) or warms to more than 37°F (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 flashing red or all the LEDs will turn off.

1. If registered 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 flashing LED1 goes out, then reconnect the plug to the power supply. If LED1 on the charger still displays defective, the charge may be defective.

WALL-MOUNT HOLES

The charger has hanging holes for convenient storage (Fig.1). Install screws in the wall 3 inches (76mm) apart. Use screws sufficiently strong to hold the combined weight of the charger and battery pack (approximately a maximum of 10.6 lbs.)

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 the 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 using compressed air to clean the tool. If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

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 fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. 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 qualified service technician at an EGO Service Center.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY

EGO WARRANTY POLICY
3-year limited warranty on EGO Power+ System battery packs and chargers. Please contact EGO Customer Service Toll-Free at 1-855-EGO-5656 any time you have questions or warranty claims.

LIMITED 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 products will receive free repair.

• This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized EGO retailer and may not be transferred. Authorized EGO retailers are identified online at http://egopowerplus.com/pages/warranty-policy.
• The warranty period for any EGO product, battery pack, and charger used for industrial, professional, or commercial purposes is one year.
• The warranty period for reconditioned or refurbished products used for residential purposes is 1 year, and for industrial, professional, or commercial purposes is 90 days.
• The warranty period for routine maintenance parts, such as, but not limited
  to, blades, trimmer heads, chain bars, saw chains, belts, scraper bars, blower nozzles, and all other EGO accessories is 90 days for residential purposes, 30 days for industrial, professional or commercial purpose. These parts are covered for 90/30 days from manufacture defects in normal working conditions.
• This warranty is void if the product has been used for rental purposes.
• This warranty does not cover the damage resulting from modification, 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 immersion in water or other liquid), accidents, neglect, or lack of proper installation, and improper maintenance or storage.
• This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish, 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 toll-free at 1-855-EGO-5656. 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. When bringing your product to the authorized service center, there may be a small deposit that will be required when dropping off your tool. This deposit is refundable when the repair service is deemed to be covered under warranty.

ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from the date of purchase for the battery pack and charger.

Chevron North America is not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. For customer service

• contact us toll-free at: 1-855-EGO-5656 or EGOPOWERPLUS.COM
• EGO Customer Service, 120 Ionia Street SW / Suite 102 Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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