Ryobi OP40BP Operator's Manual page 9

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. 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 using RYOBI
40V integrated chargers
 Supplying electrical power for operating compatible
40V tools
WARNING:
Risk of electric shock. Do not allow water or any liquid to
get inside the integrated charger or battery compartment.
Electric shock may result.
DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING THE BATTERY
BOX TO THE ADJUSTABLE HARNESS
See Figures 2 - 4.
The battery box and adjustable harness come preassembled.
To disconnect the battery box from the adjustable
harness:
 Disengage the latch on top of the product.
 Lift the battery box up and away from the adjustable
harness.
To connect the battery box to the adjustable harness:
 Lower the battery box onto the harness so that the
tabs on the bottom of the harness go into the holes on
the bottom of the box.
 Press the battery box and harness together until the
tabs at the top of the harness go into the holes at the
top of the box.
 Secure in place using the latch.
OPERATION
CHARGING BATTERY PACKS WITH RYOBI 40V
INTEGRATED CHARGER
See Figures 5 - 8.
WARNING:
Do not route cord under carpets, rugs, runners, furniture,
or appliances and always route cord away from traffic
areas to prevent a tripping hazard.
NOTICE:
Charge in a well-ventilated area. Do not block unit's vents.
Keep them clear to allow proper ventilation.
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
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.
 Disconnect the battery box from the adjustable harness.
 Place the battery box on a flat surface in the horizontal
position.
 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 product as shown until it clicks
into place.
 Disengage the latch on the side of the battery box and
raise the battery cover.
NOTE: The battery cover has an internal stop mechanism.
When the cover is opened halfway (about 90 degrees),
it will automatically lock in place. To close the cover,
continue opening it until the stop mechanism releases
then lower and close the battery cover.
 Attach a battery pack to the battery port by aligning the
raised ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the
battery port, then slide the battery pack onto the battery
port.
 Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on
the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the
battery port.
 Latches should snap into place to ensure battery is
correctly connected.
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