Ryobi RC18640 Manual page 6

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.
Via USB connection, the product can charge USB devices.
The product is only for indoor use, in dry conditions.
The product is not intended to charge any other type of
battery or be used as a power supply. It should never be
used in explosive or fl ammable environments.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
CHARGER SAFETY WARNINGS
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Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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Do not recharge primary cells (non-rechargeable).
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The product must not be damp and should never be
used in a damp environment.
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The product is for indoor use only.
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Do not cover any ventilation slots, and provide adequate
ventilation during operation.
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Mains voltage must correspond with the voltage
specifications on the product.
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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.
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Do not use the product if it has suffered any heavy shock
or jolting, or if it is damaged in any other way.
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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.
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Due to the heat generated during charging, do not use
the product on a combustible surface.
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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.
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Never modify, disassemble, or attempt to repair the
product yourself.
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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.
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Protect the battery contact terminals from metallic objects
to avoid a short circuit, which can cause fire or explosion.
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Unplug the product from the power socket when it is not
in use or when cleaning it.
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Use only an extension cable that is approved and in
good condition.
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Do not charge battery packs that show signs of leaks.
Dispose of them properly.
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Never charge a damaged battery pack. Replace
damaged battery packs immediately.
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Before every use, examine the supply cord for damage. If
there are signs of damage, it must be replaced by a qualified
person at an authorised service centre to avoid a hazard.
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Original Instructions
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury, and product
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool,
battery pack, or charger in fl uid or allow fl uid to fl ow inside
them. Corrosive or conductive fl uids, such as seawater,
certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing
products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
WALL MOUNTING
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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 8.97 kg, provide sufficient reinforcement
for the wall if necessary.
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Mount the charger in a vertical orientation only. Install
two screws on the wall to mount the charger. Otherwise,
the charger may fall and cause serious injury.
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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
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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.
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Make sure that the power supply is normal household
voltage, 220–240V, 50/60Hz, AC only.
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Make sure that the battery pack latch clicks into place
and that the battery pack is secured in the charger
before charging.
NOTE: When multiple battery packs are connected to the
charger, the battery packs are charged one at a time in the
order they are installed.
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. Make sure
that the battery pack latch clicks into place.
2. Connect the product to a power supply.
3. Disconnect the product from the power supply when the
battery pack becomes fully charged.
4. Press the battery pack latches to unlock the battery pack
from the product.
5. Remove the battery pack from the product.
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
When using a tool continuously, the cells in the battery pack
become hot. A hot battery pack should be allowed to cool
down for approximately 30 minutes before recharging.