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Ridge Tool Company

RBC 10 Li-Ion Battery Charger

NOTE! New batteries reach their full capacity after ap -

proximately 5 charging and discharging cycles.

NOTE! It is not necessary to completely discharge a

battery pack before recharging.

1. Set up charger according to Charger Inspection and

Set-Up section.

2. While charger is in the standby “ready to charge”

mode, the yellow LED will blink continuously.

3. With dry hands insert the battery pack onto the charg-

er. The battery pack will be charged automatically.

• The yellow LED may illuminate solid for up to 2

seconds while battery condition is checked.

• If the battery fails to make proper contact or the

battery or charger are damaged, a red LED will
illuminate solid. Check battery contact by removing
and reinserting battery into charger.

• While the battery is charging, the green LED will

blink with the light on 50% of the time and off 50% of
the time.

• The battery pack will become slightly warm to the

touch during charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.

• When the battery charge level reaches 85% charged,

the green LED will change the blinking pattern to
95% on and 5% off. The battery may be used in this
condition if necessary. However, leave the battery
plugged in to attain 100% charge level.

• If the battery pack or charger is too hot or cold, the

red LED will glow solid. Once the battery and charg-
er are within the correct temperature range 41°F
(5°C) to 95°F (35°C), the red LED will stop. The
charging process will begin automatically and the
green LED will blink until the battery is fully charged.

4. When the battery is fully charged the green LED

glows solid. The battery may be removed and used.
See LED Diagnostic section for a complete descrip-
tion of LED indicators.

• Once the battery is charged, it may remain on the

charger until it is ready to be used. There is no risk
of over-charging the battery. When the battery has
been fully charged, the charger automatically switch-
es to retention charging.

5. With dry hands, unplug charger from outlet once

charging completes.

Figure 2 – Warning Label Location On Charger

4. Select an appropriate location for the charger before

use. Check work area for:

• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.

If present, do not work in area until sources have
been identified and corrected. Battery charger is not
explosion proof and can cause sparks.

• Clear, level, stable dry place for charger. Do not use

the machine in wet or damp areas. Do no use the
charger outside, It is designed for indoor use only.

• Proper operating temperature range. The charger

and battery must both be between 41°F (5°C) and
95°F (35°C) for charging to begin. If the tempera-
ture of either is outside this range at any point dur-
ing charging, the operation will be suspended until
brought back into the correct temperature range.

• Appropriate power source. Confirm and assure

that the plug fits correctly into the desired outlet.

• Sufficient ventilation area. The charger needs a

clear ance of at least 4" (10 cm) on all sides to
maintain the proper operating temperature.

5. With dry hands, plug tool into the appropriate power

source.

6. This charger is provided with a convenient key hole

hanging feature if wall mounting is desired. Screws
should be installed at a center distance of 4" (102mm).

Charging Procedure/Operating
Instructions

WARNING

Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
injury from electrical shock.

4" (102mm)