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
receptacle. Battery only fits into recep-
tacle 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
attachments or storing.
Figure 8 – Installing/Removing Battery In Tool
999-995-210.07_REV. C
RBC-121R Battery Charger

Storage

Store the charger and batter-
WARNING
ies 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
NOTICE
charged state, the fully discharged state or in
temperatures above 140°F (60°C) can perma-
nently reduce 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
machine 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 indi-
vidual battery cells, or clean internal com-
ponents.
For information on your nearest RIDGID In-
de pendent Service Center or any service
or repair questions see Contact Information
section in this manual.
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