4 — English
OPERATiON
APPLicATiONS
You may use this product for the following purposes:
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Charging 9.6 V, 12 V, 14.4 V, and 18 V RIDGID slide
batteries
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Charging 18 V RIDGID Lithium-Ion batteries
cAUTiON:
If at any point during the charging process none
of the LEDs are lit, remove the battery pack from
the charger to avoid damaging the product. DO
NOT insert another battery. Return the charger and
battery to your nearest service center for service
or replacement.
cAUTiON:
Charge in a well ventilated area. Do not block
charger vents. Keep them clear to allow proper
ventilation.
USE ThiS Ridgid BATTERY chARgER ONLY WiTh
ThE BATTERY PAckS LiSTEd BELOW.
chARgiNg Ridgid NickEL-cAdMiUM
BATTERY PAckS
RIDGID nickel-cadmium battery packs are shipped in a low
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,
you should charge them until the light on the front of the
charger changes from flashing green to continuous green.
NOTE:
Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they
are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by
recharging) for them to become fully charged. This is normal
for nickel-cadmium batteries.
TO chARgE
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Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage,
120 volts, Ac only, 60 hz.
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Connect the charger to a power supply.
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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 battery pack onto the charger.
See Figure 2, page 9.
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The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a
problem.
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Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.
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For average charge times, refer to the chart on the
following page.
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When the batteries become fully charged, unplug the
charger from the power supply and remove the battery
pack.
NOTE:
The 9.6 V, 12 V, and 14.4 V battery packs will not slide all
the way down onto the charger port. Insert 9.6 V, 12 V, and 14.4 V
battery packs until they click into place.
See Figure 3,
page 9.
Allow up to 5 seconds for the “charge” light to come on after
the battery pack is inserted.
FEATURES
PROdUcT SPEciFicATiONS
Battery Voltage ........................................................................................................................9.6 V, 12, 14.4 V, and 18 V DC
Charger Input........................................................................................................................................ 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz
kNOW YOUR chARgER
See Figure 1, page 9.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
“kEY hOLE” hANgER
The charger has a “key hole” hanging feature for convenient,
space saving storage. Screws should be installed so that
the center distance is 4-1/8 in.
Part Number
Voltage
Part Number
Voltage
130252007
9.6
130252004
18
130252002
12
130254003
18
130254001
12
130254007
18
130252003
14.4
130254002
14.4
Lithium-ion
130254008
14.4
R840084
18
130252001
18
R84008
18
