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Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless)
power tool.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to
flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.
The product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the product by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the product.
Please read and observe these instructions before using
the product.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects such as paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns or
fire.
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Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or
heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possible
injury.
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Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use
a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to
explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged
battery immediately.
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Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, never use any cordless product
in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery
can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with
water immediately.
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Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
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For best results, charge the battery tool in a location
where the temperature is more than 10°C but less than
37°C. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do
not store outside or in vehicles.
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Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact
with the skin, wash immediately with soap and water,
then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets
into the eyes, flush them with clean water for at least
10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious
personal injury.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise and the operator
should pay special attention to avoid the following:
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Use the product only for its intended use. Do not alter or
modify the product from the original design or function.
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Always be aware that misuse and improper handling
of the product can cause injury to yourself and others.
INTENDED USE
Use the battery pack for Ryobi One+ 18V cordless products
only.
OPERATION
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
Ryobi One+ 18V lithium-ion battery packs are designed
with features that monitor and protect the lithium-ion cells
(active, standby, shut off and sleep modes ) and maximize
battery life.
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The tool may stop during use to prevent overheating or
overloading of the battery (active mode). In this case,
release the trigger to reset and resume operation.
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If this does not reactivate the tool, the battery is
completely discharged (stand-by or sleep mode) and
needs to be charged in a compatible charger.
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The battery can be recharged in stand-by or sleep
mode. It is not necessary to completely discharge the
battery pack before recharging.
NOTE:
A completely discharged battery (sleep mode)
needs reactivation before the charging process begins. To
reactivate a battery in sleep mode, place the battery in the
charger and wait for 90 seconds. If the charging process
does not begin, please remove the battery and wait for 30
seconds. Then start a second attempt to re-activate the
battery by placing it in the charger. If the charging process
does not begin after 3 attempts, the battery may be faulty.
In this case, have the battery serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
NOTE:
The LED charge indicator light will not work if the
battery protection feature has caused the battery pack to
stop powering the tool (sleep mode). When the charger
resets the battery pack, the LED will again function.
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The One+ 18V lithium-ion battery packs are equipped
with an additional SHUT-OFF mode, minimizing self-
discharge of the battery while the battery is not in use. It
will be reactivated automatically when used with a tool
or by pressing the LED gauge.
NOTE:
In SHUT-OFF mode, the battery will show low
voltage when tested with a volt-meter. Use the battery
in a tool or press the LED gauge for read-out of the
actual voltage.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
The lithium-ion battery pack can be used in temperatures
down to -10°C. Put the battery pack on a tool and use the
tool in light duty application. After a while, the battery pack
