Assembly; Operation - Ryobi OP40BP Operator's Manual

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
or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
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 purpose:
 Charging RYOBI 40 Volt lithium-ion batteries by
connecting to 40V tools with onboard charging capability
CAUTION:
If at any point during the charging process none of the
LEDs are lit, remove the battery pack from the 40V tool
with onboard charging capability to avoid damaging
the product. DO NOT insert another battery. Return the
charger and battery to your nearest service center for
service or replacement.
NOTICE:
Charge in a well-ventilated area. Do not block charger
vents. Keep them clear to allow proper ventilation.
CHARGING BATTERY PACKS WITH 40V TOOLS
WITH ONBOARD CHARGING CAPABILITY
See Figures 1 - 4, page 7.
Battery packs are shipped in a low charge condition to
prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge
them before first use. If the backpack does not charge your
battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories or attachments 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

battery pack and backpack to your nearest repair center for
electrical check.
Charge time varies and is dependent upon the amp hour
capacity of battery pack.
NOTE: This product charges batteries one at a time; it does
NOT charge multiple batteries simultaneously.
 Place the 40V tool with onboard charging capability on
a flat surface.
 Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage,
120 volts, AC only, 60 Hz.
 Connect the male end of the RYOBI 40V integrated
charger's cord to the power source.
 Insert the female end of the RYOBI 40V integrated
charger's cord into the 40V tool's DC receptacle until it
clicks into place.
 Attach a battery pack to the 40V tool's battery port by
aligning the raised ribs on the battery pack with the
grooves in the 40V tool's battery port, then slide the
battery pack onto the 40V tool's battery port .
 Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on
the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the
40V tool's battery port .
 The latch should snap into place to ensure battery is
correctly connected.
 If desired, attach additional battery packs.
 Do not place the 40V tool in an area of extreme heat or
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.
 The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch
and make a slight humming noise while charging. This is
normal and does not indicate a problem.
 10 minutes after charging is complete, the green LED on
the integrated charger will turn off.
NOTE: Each of the 40V tool's battery ports are numbered.
These port numbers correspond with the port LEDs on the
RYOBI 40V integrated charger. Refer to figures 1 and 3.
 To remove a battery pack from the 40V tool, depress the
latch and pull the battery pack away from the battery port.
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