2
will warm up and begin operating normally.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Battery packs are shipped in a low charge condition to
prevent possible problems. Therefore, they should be
charged prior to first use.
NOTE:
If the charger does not charge the battery pack
under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack
and charger to the nearest Ryobi authorised service centre
for electrical check.
Battery pack
Compatible charger
RB18L30A
RB18L60A
RB18L90A
BCL14181H
BCL14183H
BCL1418IV*
RC18150U
RC18627U
RC18120
RC18115
*
for vehicles’ 12V DC outlets
WARNING
Only charge in compatible 18V chargers. Use of other
chargers may result in fire, damager or serious personal
injury.
■
Press down on the battery pack to ensure contacts on
the battery pack engage properly with the contacts in
the charger.
■
Connect the charger to the power supply. Make sure it
is the required power supply.
■
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.
■
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a
problem.
NOTE:
Do not place the charger and battery pack in an
area of extreme heat or cold. They will work best at normal
room temperature.
■
Place charger on hard surface not soft (carpet, etc.),
when charging batteries.
■
When batteries become fully charged, unplug the
charger from power supply and remove the battery
pack.
■
To remove battery pack from the charger, depress the
latches on each side of the battery pack.
■
After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour charging time
is required to fully recharge the battery pack.
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
When using a tool continuously, the battery pack will
become hot. A hot battery pack should be let to cool before
attempting to recharge. When a hot battery pack is placed
on the charger, the charger may indicate the battery pack
is not ready to charge. When the battery pack cools, the
charger will automatically begin charging.
CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK
If the battery 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, the
charger will automatically begin charge mode.
CHARGE STATUS
See Fig. 1.
To display the amount of charge left in the battery, press
the Charge level indicator button.
Charge level indicator
Amount of charge left
0-10%
10-25%
25-50%
50-75%
75-100%
MAINTENANCE
The batteries have been designed to provide maximum
trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they will
eventually wear out.
DO NOT
disassemble battery pack
and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these
batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewellery,
could result in serious burns.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, remove the
battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and
ready for use.
STORAGE
For battery storage longer than 30 days:
■
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
27°C.
■
Store battery packs in a “charged” condition (minimum
of 30%-50% charged).
■
To charge the battery pack after a six months storage
period, it is recommended to discharge the battery
about 10% - 20% (by running it in a tool) and charge
afterwards to maximize the battery lifetime.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
