SAFETY RULES
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you
are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or
when not in use.
Removing battery pack will prevent ac-
cidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.
Always remove battery pack before storing the device.
When battery becomes fully charged, unplug the charger
from the power supply and remove the battery pack from
the charger.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries.
Keep battery pack dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any
solvents to clean battery pack.
Do not use a battery pack that is damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable
behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not modify or attempt to repair a battery pack that
has been damaged.
Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or
excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or temperature
above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure
that the safety of the product is maintained.
Save these instructions.
Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
This product may contain chemicals, including lead, known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure
to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical
outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition.
Be aware of possible hazards when not using your bat-
tery tool or when changing accessories.
Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.
Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire
or heat.
This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly
injury.
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 bat-
tery immediately.
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 pres-
ence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris
and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.
Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
Charge only with RYOBI 40 V lithium-ion battery chargers.
Use of other chargers may result in personal injury, fire, or
damage.
Do not charge battery in an area of extreme heat or cold.
It will work best at normal room temperature.
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery
leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your
skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If liquid
gets into your 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.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects like: 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 a fire and can lead to
personal injury or property damage.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
40 V LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK
OP4015 / OP4026 / OP40261 / OP4030 /
OP4040 / OP4050
To register your RYOBI product, please visit:
http://register.ryobitools.com
Use this battery pack for Ryobi 40 V cordless products only.
Refer to the Operator’s Manual provided with product. Always
mention the model number above when communicating with
us regarding this battery pack.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS
Lithium-ion batteries deliver fade free power for their entire
run time. Lithium-ion tools will not gradually lose power due
to decreasing battery charge. Instead, power from the battery
pack will drop from full to zero once the full charge has been
drained from the battery. Once this happens, recharging of
the battery is required. It is not necessary to drain the battery
pack completely before recharging.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
Lithium-ion battery packs are designed with features that
protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life.
If the tool stops during use, release the trigger to reset and
resume operation. If the tool still does not work, the battery
needs to be recharged.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
The lithium-ion battery pack can be used in temperatures
down to –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
warm up and begin operating normally.
OPERATION
