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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.
■ 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
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
(not included)
RB18L15
RB18L15A
RB18L25
RB18L25A
RB18L40
RB18L40A
RB18L50
RB18L50A
BCS618G
BCL14181H
BCL14183H
BCL1418IV*
RC18150U
RC18150
RC18627U
RC18115
RC18120
*
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.