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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER
1. OVERVIEW
Fig.1:
1 LED display
For indicating the operating modes.
(a) Yellow light
(b) Red light
(c) Green light
2 Battery charging interface
Slide in battery
2. FOR YOUR SAFETY
Before using this device, read and comply with these operating instructions and the relevant national industrial safety
regulations.
These operating instructions should be kept for later use and enclosed with the device when lending it on or selling it.
INTENDED USE
This device is intended for use with slide-in battery packs of 9.6 –18 V.
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Risk of injury
When using the battery charger, the following basic safety precautions must be observed for protection against electric shock,
injuries and burns.
Please read and observe these instructions before using the device.
Before using the device, check that the mains cable and mains plug are not damaged.
The device must not be damp, neither should it be used in a damp environment.
Do not use the device if it has suffered any heavy shock or jolting, or is damaged in any other way.
Due to the heat generated during charging, the battery charger must not be operated on a combustible surface/in an
inflammable environment.
Do not cover the ventilation slits.
Never disassemble the device yourself.
Improper re-assembly could result in an electric shock or fire.
Unplug the battery charger when it is not in use or when cleaning it.
Only use certified extension cables that are in perfect condition.
During operation, provide sufficient ventilation. Excessive storage or operating temperatures can cause charger malfunctions
during charging. Temperatures must not exceed 40°C.
Battery charging in closed cupboards, near heat sources (radiators, bright sunshine) etc. causes heat to accumulate and can
damage the device.
If the battery is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery from the battery charger and unplug the
charger.
Protect battery terminals to avoid short circuits which may be caused by metallic objects. These short circuits could cause a
fire or an explosion!
Do not rivet or screw anything onto the device. The protective insulation could thereby be rendered ineffective.
Adhesive labels are recommended.
Only charge original RYOBI batteries.
Damage to property/material
Mains voltage must correspond with the voltage specifications on the device.
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