Operation - Ryobi RC43P Manual

IMPORTANT!
The product is not intended to be used or cleaned by
persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless
they have been given instructions concerning the safe
use of the product by a person legally responsible for their
safety. They should be supervised while using the product.
Children shall not use, clean, or play with the product,
which when not in use, should be secured out of their
reach.
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual
before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product.
Subject to technical modifications.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of your battery charger.
INTENDED USE
The charger is intended only to charge the compatible
battery packs listed in this manual.
The product is only for indoor use, in dry conditions.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
CHARGER SAFETY WARNINGS
■ Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
■ Do not recharge primary cells (non-rechargeable).
■ The product must not be damp and should never be
used in a damp environment.
■ Do not cover any ventilation slots, and provide adequate
ventilation during operation.
■ Mains voltage must correspond with the voltage
specifications on the product.
■ Before using the product, check that the charger
enclosure, cable, and plug are not damaged. If damage
is found, do not use the product and bring it to an
authorised service centre for repair.
■ Do not use the product if it has suffered any heavy shock
or jolting, or if it is damaged in any other way.
■ When charging, do not expose the product to sunlight
or other heat source. The recommended temperature
range at charging vicinity is 10° to 25°C.
■ Due to the heat generated during charging, do not use
the product on a combustible surface.
■ Do not use the product near flammable materials,
such as cloth, packaging materials, paint, spray paint
or aerosols, lubricants, thinners, petrol containers, gas
containers, or gas appliances.
■ Never modify, disassemble, or attempt to repair the
product yourself.
■ Do not allow the charger or battery packs to become
contaminated with any material that could be conductive,
such as metallic particles from grinding, cutting, or
machining processes.
■ Protect the battery contact terminals from metallic
objects to avoid a short circuit, which can cause fire or
explosion.
■ Unplug the product from the power socket when it is not
in use or when cleaning it.
■ Use only an extension cable that is approved and in
good condition.
■ Do not charge battery packs that show signs of leaks.
Dispose of them properly.
■ Never charge a damaged battery pack. Replace
damaged battery packs immediately.
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Original Instructions
■ Before every use, examine the supply cord for damage.
If the cord is damaged, the product should be scrapped.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool,
battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside
them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater,
certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing
products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
WALL MOUNTING
■ Carefully select a stable wall for mounting the charger.
Make sure that there is no hindrance to mounting work or
operation. The maximum gross weight of the charger is
approximately 0.475 kg, provide sufficient reinforcement
for the wall if necessary.
■ Mount the charger in a horizontal orientation only. Install
two screws on the wall to mount the charger. Otherwise,
the charger may fall and cause serious injury.
■ Check the tightness of the screws on a regular basis.
Make sure that the head of the screws fit properly in
the wall mounting holes to hold the charger firmly in
place. Otherwise, the charger may fall because of loose
screws.

OPERATION

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
■ Battery packs are shipped in a low charge condition.
Therefore, you should charge them before first use.
If the charger does not charge the battery pack under
normal circumstances, bring both the battery pack and
charger to an authorised service centre.
■ Make sure that the power supply is normal household
voltage, 220–240V, 50/60Hz, AC only.
■ Insert the battery pack into the charging port.
■ Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on
the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the
charger.
NOTE: Batteries are charged in sequence. When a second
or third battery is added, their light will glow solid red. Once
the first battery is finished charging, the next battery will
flash green and its charging cycle will begin.
NOTE: When the battery becomes fully charged, the green
LED remains on. It is normal for the battery pack to become
slightly warm to touch while charging.
NOTE: When charging, the charger and battery pack should
be placed in a location where the temperature is more than
10°C but less than 25°C.
CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK
1. Insert the battery pack into the charging port. Press down
on the battery pack to be sure contacts on the battery
pack engage properly with contacts in the charger.
2. Connect the product to a power supply.
3. Disconnect the product from the power supply when the
battery pack becomes fully charged.
4. Remove the battery pack from the product.