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Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the
charger before beginning operation.
Place the battery pack in the charger aligning raised
rib on the battery pack with the groove in the charger.
Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts
on the battery pack engage properly with contacts in
the charger.
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 10°C (50°F)
but less than 38°C (100°F).
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
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.
When batteries become fully charged, unplug the
charger from the power supply and remove the battery
pack.
To remove the battery pack from the charger, depress
the latches on each side of 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°C
(122°F), the charger will automatically begin fast charge
mode.
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
0°C (32°F), the charger will automatically begin charge
mode.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
The lithium-ion battery pack can be used in temperatures
down to -20°C (-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.
ENERGIZING BATTERY CHARGER
See figure 3
By holding the connector firmly, place connector into a
cigarette lighter receptacle or “power point” to energize
battery charger; red power LED will come on.
CAUTION
If the 12 V adapter does not fit firmly into the cigarette
lighter receptacle or power point, the receptacle
may not be suitable for use with the charger. A poor
connection at the base of the 12 V adapter could lead
to electrical problems in the vehicle outside of the
protections offered by the vehicle or charger’s fuse.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing
any 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 and grease.
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.
CHANGING FUSE
See figure 4
The 12 V adapter contains a 250 V 8 Amp fuse to protect
the adapter and charger from unexpected power surges.
To replace the fuse:
Unscrew the fuse cap on the top of the 12 V adapter.
Replace old fuse with new one. If spring comes out, be
sure to reinsert it before replacing new fuse.
Thread fuse cap back onto adapter. Tighten securely.
BATTERIES
This charger will accept Ryobi 14.4V and 18V lithium-
ion batteries or Ryobi 14.4V and 18V nickel-cadmium
batteries. Length of service from each charging will
depend on the type of work you are doing.
