Inserting/Removing Battery; Storage; Cleaning; Service And Repair - RIDGID RBC-121R Operator's Manual

Figure 7 – Inserting Battery In Charger
Inserting/Removing Battery In
Tool
1. With dry hands, insert battery into tool re-
ceptacle. Battery only fits into receptacle
one way. If the battery will not fully seat
into the receptacle, do not force. As the
battery is inserted, the tabs will engage
the tool to retain the battery in place.
2. To remove battery, depress tabs and pull
straight out (Figure 8).
3 Always remove the battery from the tool
when making adjustments, changing at-
tachments or storing.
Figure 8 – Installing/Removing Battery In Tool
999-995-210.10_REV. A
RBC-121R Battery Charger

Storage

Store the charger and batteries
WARNING
in a dry, secured, locked area that is out of
reach of children and people unfamiliar with
proper charger operation.
Remove batteries from tool or charger before
storage. The battery packs and charger should
be protected against hard impacts, moisture
and humidity, dust and dirt, extreme high and
low temperatures, and chemical solutions and
vapors.
Long term storage in the fully charged
NOTICE
state, the fully discharged state or in tempera-
tures above 140°F (60°C) can permanently re-
duce the capacity of a battery pack.

Cleaning

WARNING
unplug charger and remove the battery
before cleaning. do not use any water or
chemicals to clean charger or battery to
reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Remove any dirt or grease from the exterior of
the charger and battery pack with a cloth or
soft, non-metallic brush.

Service And Repair

WARNING
Improper service or repair can make ma-
chine unsafe to operate.
There are no user-serviceable parts for the
charger or battery packs. Do not attempt to
open charger or battery packs, charge individ-
ual battery cells, or clean internal compo-
nents.
For information on your nearest RIDGID In de -
pendent Service Center or any service or re-
pair questions see Contact Information section
in this manual.
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