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ASSEMBLy
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
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 resulting in possible
serious injury.
APPLIcATIONS
You may use this product for the following purposes:
Charging Ryobi 18V Li-Ion or Ni-Cd batteries.
NOTICE:
If at any point during the charging process the LED does
not light, remove the charger from the battery to avoid
damaging the product. DO NOT insert another battery.
Return the charger and battery to your nearest service
center for service or replacement.
ENERGy STAR QUALIFIED
This battery charger meets the ENERGY STAR
®
energy-
efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Battery chargers
meeting this standard use an average of 35% less energy
than conventional battery chargers.
chARGING
See figure 1, page 6.
Battery packs are shipped in a low charge condition to
prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge
them before first use. If the charger does not charge the
battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the
battery pack and charger to your nearest repair center for
electrical check.
Charges battery packs in as little as 8 hours, depending
upon the type of battery pack.
Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage,
120 volts, Ac only, 60 hz.
Connect the charger to a power supply.
Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the
raised ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the
charger, then slide the charger onto the battery pack.
Press down on the charger to be sure contacts on
the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the
charger.
Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.
The battery pack may become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
After charging is complete, the LED will remain on while
the charger is in Maintenance mode.
Charger will periodically wake from Energy Save mode to
ensure the battery pack remains in a fully charged state.
When the battery pack is fully charged, remove the
charger.
chARGING A hOT BATTERy PAcK
When using a tool continuously, the battery pack may become
hot. The charger may be placed onto a hot battery pack but
charging will not begin until the battery temperature cools
to within acceptable temperature range. When the charger
is placed on a hot battery pack, the LED will flash in the
"Evaluate" pattern - two quick pulses followed by a pause.
When the battery pack cools, the charger will automatically
begin charging.
chARGING A cOLD BATTERy PAcK
The charger may be placed onto a cold battery pack but
charging will not begin until the battery temperature warms
to within acceptable temperature range. When the charger
is placed on a cold battery pack, the LED will flash in the
"Evaluate" pattern - two quick pulses followed by a pause.
When the battery pack warms the charger will automatically
begin charging.
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