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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.
Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger,
battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of the
products and possible injury or damage.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to
the charger and battery, charge only lithium-ion or
nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries as specifically
designated on your charger. Other types of batteries
may burst, causing personal injury or damage.
Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp
conditions. Water entering charger will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.
Do not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to carry
the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather than the plug
when disconnecting from receptacle. Damage to the cord
or charger could occur and create an electric shock hazard.
Replace damaged cords immediately.
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges
or moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which
could cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could
result in electric shock.
Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent
damage to housing or internal parts.
Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based prod-
ucts, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They
contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic.
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the
same number, size and shape as those of
plug on charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet)
25´
50´
100´
Cord Size (AWG)
16
16
16
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug,
which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged,
have the charger replaced by an authorized serviceman.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.
Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical check to
determine if the charger is in good working order.
Do not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Unplug charger from 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
also will help prevent damage to the charger during a power
surge.
Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion
of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also to
prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery chargers (18V) 140276003, 140276004
(R84009), and (24V) 140315001 (R85009).
2.
Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery, and product
using battery.
3.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only RIDGID lithium-ion batteries on the RIDGID lithium ion charger
and RIDGID nickel-cadmium batteries on RIDGID nickel-cadmium chargers. These batteries and chargers are not
interchangeable. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury or damage.
