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When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR’S MANUAL CORDLESS WORKLIGHT R829 —...
TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ...2 n General Safety Rules ...3 n Specific Safety Rules... 3-4 n Safety Rules for Charger ...4 n Symbols... 5-6 n Features...7 n Assembly ...8 n Operation ... 9-11 n Maintenance ... 12-13 n Warranty ...15 n Customer Service Information...16 INTRODUCTION This worklight has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
Your battery worklight should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F. n Use battery only with charger listed. MODEL BATTERY PACK R829 130252002 130254001 R839 130252003 130254002 WORKLIGHT USE AND CARE...
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Do not permit children to use worklight unsupervised. It is not a toy. The temperature of the bulb will become hot after being on for only a short period of time. This hot temperature can cause burn injury if touched and can create sufficient heat to melt some fabrics.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this worklight. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the worklight better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current...
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. 180˚ ROTATING HEAD Choose the direction of the light beam by rotating the head up to 180°. R829 12 Volt DC 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only 180° ROTATING HEAD BATTERY PACK...
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the worklight and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the worklight carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with worklights to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this worklight.
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OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 2. INDICATOR Power Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Charging Full POWER INDICATOR EVALUATE INDICATOR BATTERY PACK Without battery pack Hot battery pack Flashing Cold battery pack Flashing Deeply discharged Flashing Thermistor shorted Flashing or open Fast charging Slow charging GREEN...
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OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. n Align the raised rib on the battery with the groove inside flashlight base. n Slide together until latches click. CAUTION: When placing battery pack in the worklight, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove inside worklight and latches snap into place properly.
RIDGID authorized service center. BULB REPLACEMENT See Figure 6. When purchasing replacement bulb, request recommended part number 780036001 (for Model No. R829) or 7806001 (for Model No. R839). TO REPLACE BULB: n Allow bulb to cool.
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MAINTENANCE BATTERIES The battery pack for this worklight is equipped with nickel- cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. The batteries in the battery pack have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life.
2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
R839 — 14.4 VOLT Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.