BATTERY AND CHARGER
The first step in preparing a new tool for operation
is to fully charge the new Battery . New Batteries
are shipped discharged and must be charged for
24 hours before first use . All subsequent charges
will require at most a 3 hour charge .
WARNING
Important Charging Notes
CHEMICAL/EXPLOSION
HAZARD Read ALL instructions
before charging or using battery .
Failure to follow ALL instructions may result in fire,
severe burns, or release of toxic materials .
Battery Disposal:
The EPA certified RBRCQ
®
Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadium
(Ni-Cd) battery indicates Ramset is voluntarily
participating in an industry program to collect and
recycle these batteries at the end of their useful
life, when taken out of service in the United States
or Canada . The RBRCQ
®
program provides a
convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd
batteries into the trash or the municipal waste
stream, which may be illegal in your area . Please
call 1-800-8-BATTERY™ (1-800-822-8837) for
information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
in your area . Ramset’s involvement in this program
is part of our commitment to preserving our envi-
ronment and conserving our natural resources .
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
1 . Connect the round plug of the wall mount unit
to the back of the charger base and plug the
wall mount unit into any 120V AC outlet .
2 . Set the charger base on a stable surface and
insert the battery, terminals, into the opening of
the charger base .
3 . The GypFast charger incorporates an LED Light
to inform the user of the battery charge level .
A red light will illuminate at all times during a
charge cycle.
Lit green light
= battery at FULL capacity
The red light will not be lit when the battery
is at full charge.
CHARGING DONT’S
• Do not charge battery when temperature
is below 40°F (5°C).
• Do not drop battery or charger.
• Do not allow metal objects to come in
contact with battery terminals.
• Do not puncture or attempt to open battery
case or cells.
• Do not store battery where it will be subjected
to temperatures above 120°F (49°C).
• Do not incinerate battery.
•
Do not use a defective battery charger, one that
overheats and/or smokes when plugged in.
THE BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM
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THE BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM
Battery
Charger Base
Wall Mount Unit
Ramset Cordless Charging System
