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OPERATION
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.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion batteries 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.
NOTE: The LED charge indicator light will not work if the
battery protection feature has caused the battery pack to
stop powering the tool. When the battery pack resets itself,
the LED will again function
BATTERY GAUGE
See Figure 2.
To display the amount of charge left in the battery, press and
hold the battery gauge button.
If the charge indicator light glows green, the battery pack
is fully
charged.
If it glows yellow, it has a usable charge remaining but
will soon require recharging.
If it glows red, the battery requires recharging as indicated
by the battery gauge symbols on top of the battery.
LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER
See Figures 3 - 4.
CHARGER LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE
STATUS OF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:
Red LED on, Green LED off = Power to charger is on.
Red LED flashing, Green LED off = Battery is being
tested.
Red LED flashing, Green LED flashing = Battery is
defective.
Red LED on, Green LED flashing = Battery is charging.
Red LED off, Green LED on = Battery is fully charged.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
This charger will accept Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion
battery packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery
packs.
Use only these Ryobi One+ 18 V battery packs with this
charger: 130155001, 130429001, 130429002,130255004,
and 130224028.
Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge
condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you
should charge them until the green LED on the front of the
charger comes on.
CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK
If the charger does not charge the battery pack under normal
circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger
to your nearest Authorized Service Center for electrical
check.
Charge the battery pack only with the recommended
charger.
Connect the charger to the power supply. Make sure the
power supply is normal household voltage,
120 volts, AC
only, 60 Hz.
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.
Fig.
GREEN =
FULL CHARGE
yELLoW =
USAbLE CHARGE
REMAINS bUt WILL
SooN REQUIRE
RECHARGING
REd =
REQUIRES
RECHARGING
CHARGE
INdICAtoR
LIGHt
bAttERy
GAUGE
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