Power Tool Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Information; Battery Charger Safety - RIDGID RBC 20 Operator's Manual

RBC 20 Advanced Lithium Battery Charger
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.

Power Tool Use and Care

• Do not force electrical device. Use the correct
electrical device for your application. The correct
electrical device will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use electrical device if the switch does
not turn it ON and OFF. Any electrical device that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the electrical device before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety mea-
sures reduce the risk of starting the electrical device
accidentally.
• Store idle electrical devices out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the electrical device or these instructions to oper-
ate the electrical device. Electrical devices are dan-
gerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain electrical devices. Check for misalign-
ment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the elec-
trical device's operation. If damaged, have the
electrical device re paired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained electrical devices.
• Use the electrical device and accessories etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the electrical device for opera-
tions different from those intended could result in a haz-
ardous situation.

Service

• Have your electrical device serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the electrical
deviceis maintained.
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Specific Safety Information

WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
battery charger to re duce the risk of electrical
shock or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Battery Charger Safety

• Charge only the RIDGID
listed in the Accessories Section with the RIDGID
RBC 20 Advanced Lithium 18V Battery Charger.
Other types of batteries may burst causing personal
injury and property damage.
• Do not probe battery charger with conductive ob -
jects. Shorting of battery terminals may cause sparks,
burns or electrical shock.
• Do not insert battery into charger if charger has
been dropped or damaged in any way. Damaged
charger increases the risk of electrical shock.
• Charge battery in temperatures above 41°F (5°C)
and below +104°F (40°C). Store charger and battery
packs in temperatures above -4°F (-20°C) and
below +104°F (40°C). Proper care will prevent serious
damage to batteries. Improper care of batteries may
result in battery leakage, electrical shock or burns.
• Use an appropriate power source. Do not attempt
to use a step-up transformer, an engine generator
or DC power receptacle. May cause damage to
charger resulting in electrical shock, fire or burns.
• Do not allow anything to cover the charger while in
use. Proper ventilation is required for correct operation
of charger. Covering vents may result in fire. Allow a
minimum of 4" (10 cm) of clearance around the charg-
er for proper ventilation.
• Unplug the charger when not in use. Reduces risk
of injury to children and untrained persons.
• Do not charge battery pack in damp, wet or explo-
sive environment. Do not expose to rain, snow or
dirt. Contaminants and moisture increase the risk of
electrical shock.
• Do not open the charger housing. Have repairs
performed only at authorized locations.
• Do not carry charger by power cord. Reduces risk
of electrical shock.
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