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OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the following purposes:
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Charging 12 V RIDGID
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lithium-ion batteries
CAUTION:
If at any point during the charging process none
of the LEDs are lit, remove the battery pack from
the charger to avoid damaging the product. DO
NOT insert another battery. Return the charger and
battery to your nearest service center for service
or replacement.
CAUTION:
Charge in a well ventilated area. Do not block
charger vents. Keep them clear to allow proper
ventilation.
TO CHARGE
A fully discharged battery pack with a temperature between
°F and 50°F will charge in about a half an hour.
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Use battery pack only with the recommended charger.
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Connect the charger to a power supply.
Make sure the
power supply is normal household voltage,
120 volts,
AC only, 60 Hz.
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Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the
raised ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the
charger, then slide the battery pack onto the charger.
See
Figure 2.
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Do not place the charger and battery pack in an area of
extreme heat or cold. They will work best at normal room
temperature.
NOTE: The charger and battery pack should be placed in
a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but
less than 00°F.
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The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
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After charging is complete, the green LED will remain
on until the battery pack is removed from the charger or
charger is disconnected from the power supply.
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When batteries become fully charged, unplug the charger
from the power supply and remove the battery pack.
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
If the battery pack is above normal temperature range, the
red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off.
When the battery pack cools down to approximately 50°F,
the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode.
If the charger does not charge the battery pack under
normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and
charger to your nearest repair center for electrical check.
For the location of your nearest repair center, please call
-866-59-70.
CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK
If the battery pack is below normal temperature range, the
red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off.
When the battery warms to a temperature of more than
°F, the charger will automatically begin charge mode.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
The lithium-ion battery pack can be used in temperatures
down to -4°F. Put the battery pack on a tool and use the tool
in a light duty application. After about a minute, the pack will
have warmed up and begin operating normally.
Fig.
CHARGER sHown witH 12 V LitHiUM-ion bAttERy pACk
