ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
18V USB Adapter
RUSBC18
Important!
This appliance is not intended to be used or
cleaned by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, unless they have
been given instructions concerning the safe
use of the appliance by a person legally
responsible for their safety. They should
be supervised whilst using the appliance.
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Children shall not use, clean or play with this
appliance, which when not in use should be
secured out of their reach.
Safety, performance, and dependability have
been given top priority in the design of your USB
adapter.
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INTENDED USE
The USB adapter is only intended to charge USB
capable devices.
The product is only for use indoors in dry
conditions.
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Do not use the product in any way other than
those stated for intended use.
USB ADAPTER SAFETY WARNINGS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING
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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. Save all warnings
and instructions for future reference.
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Do not use the product near water.
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Clean only with dry cloth. Never use brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products,
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or any strong solvents to clean the product.
Following the rule will reduce the risk of loss
of control and deterioration of the enclosure
plastic.
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Do not block any ventilation openings.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
replaced. Replace only with the same or
instructions.
equivalent type.
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Do not place the product in closed bookcases
or racks without proper ventilation. Allow a
PERSONAL SAFETY
minimum distance of 5 cm from any foreign
object.
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Do not place product near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
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Only use attachments and accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
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Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
product. Do not use while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention
may result in serious personal injury.
PRODUCT USE AND CARE
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other
small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
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Keep the product dry, clean and free from
oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth
when cleaning.
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Battery products do not have to be plugged
into an electrical outlet; therefore, they
product has been damaged in any way,
are always in operating condition. Be
liquid has been spilled or objects have
aware of possible hazards when not using
fallen into the product, the product has
your battery product or when changing
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
accessories. Following the rule will reduce
operate normally, or has been dropped.
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
When servicing the product, use only
personal injury.
manufacturer's
replacement
parts,
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Do not place battery products or their
accessories
and
attachments.
Follow
batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce
instructions in the Maintenance section of
the risk of explosion and possibly injury.
the manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
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Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack.
failure to follow Maintenance instructions
Do not use a battery pack or charger that
may create a risk of shock or injury.
has been dropped or received a sharp blow.
Know
your
product.
Read
operator's
A damaged battery is subject to explosion.
manual carefully. Learn its applications and
Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged
limitations, as well as the specific potential
battery immediately.
hazards related to the product. Following
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Batteries can explode in the presence of
the rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
a source of ignition, such as a pilot light.
fire, or serious injury.
To reduce the risk of serious personal
Do not operate the product in explosive
injury, never use any cordless product in
atmospheres, such as in the presence
the presence of open flame. An exploded
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The
battery can propel debris and chemicals. If
product may create sparks that may ignite
exposed, flush with water immediately.
the dust or fumes.
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Do not charge battery product in a damp or
wet location. Following the rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock.
A battery operated product with integral
batteries or a separate battery pack must be
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For best results, your battery product
should be charged in a location where the
recharged only with the specified charger for
temperature is more than 10°C (50°F) but
the battery. A charger that may be suitable
for one type of battery may create a risk of
less than 38°C (100°F). To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, do not store
fire when used with another battery.
outside or in vehicles.
Use battery operated product only with
specifically designated battery pack. Use of
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Risk of uncontrolled situations when used in
ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or
any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
above 40 °C (104°F).
USE RYOBI 18V ONE+ battery packs
only. Do not use battery packs from other
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Under extreme usage or temperature
conditions, battery leakage may occur. If
manufacturers.
liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash
WARNING
immediately with soap and water. If liquid
gets into your eyes, flush them with clean
water for at least 10 minutes, then seek
immediate medical attention. Following the
rule will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
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To reduce the risk of personal injury and
Follow
appliance
manufacturer's'
electric shock, the product should not be
instructions regarding operation and
played with or placed where small children
power. Use of the appliance different from
can reach it.
those intended could result in a hazardous
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Save these instructions. Refer to them
situation.
frequently and use them to instruct others
Use the correct appliance for the
who may use this product. If you loan
application.
someone this product, loan them these
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
instructions also.
use common sense when operating the
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Do not dispose of used battery packs in the
household refuse or by burning them. Take
When servicing, use only original manufacturer's
them to an appropriate disposal/collection
replacement parts. Use of any other part could
site.
create a hazard or cause product damage.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, personal
injury, and product damage due to a
short circuit, never immerse your tool,
battery pack or charger in fluid or allow
a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive
or conductive fluids, such as seawater,
certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can
cause a short circuit.
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Replacement of a battery with an incorrect
type can defeat a safeguard.
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Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven,
or mechanically crushing or cutting of a
battery, can result in an explosion.
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Leaving a battery in an extremely high
temperature surrounding environment can
result in an explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas.
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A battery subjected to extremely low air
pressure may result in an explosion or the
leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local
and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging
and labelling when transporting batteries by a
third party. Ensure that no batteries can come
in contact with other batteries or conductive
materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-
conductive caps or tape. Do not transport
batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check
with the forwarding company for further advice.
FEATURES
AUTO SHUT-OFF
The product has an "auto-shut-off" function.
It shuts off automatically after 8 hours of
operation.
MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
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Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial
solvents and can be damaged by their use.
Use dry cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy
plastic which could result in serious personal
injury.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Safety alert
V
Volts
Direct current
Please read the instructions
carefully before starting the
machine.
Regulatory Compliance
Mark (RCM). Product
meets applicable regulatory
requirements.
Do not dispose of waste
batteries, waste electrical
and electronic equipment as
unsorted municipal waste.
Waste batteries and waste
electrical and electronic
equipment must be collected
separately. Waste batteries,
waste accumulators, and light
sources have to be removed
from the equipment. Check
with your local authority or
retailer for recycling advice
and collection point.
According to local regulations,
retailers may have an
obligation to take back waste
batteries and waste electrical
and electronic equipment free
of charge. Your contribution
to the reuse and recycling of
waste batteries and waste
electrical and electronic
equipment helps to reduce
the demand of raw materials.
Waste batteries, in particular
containing lithium, and waste
electrical and electronic
equipment contain valuable
and recyclable materials,
which can adversely impact
the environment and the
human health if not disposed
of in an environmentally
compatible manner.
Delete personal data from
waste equipment, if any.
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
Note
Parts or accessories sold
separately
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