Charging Procedure/Operating Instructions - RIDGID RBC 20 Mode D'emploi

RBC 20 Advanced Lithium Battery Charger
3. Check to see that all warning labels and decals on
the charger and batteries are intact and readable.
Figure 2 shows the warning label on the bottom of
the charger. Figure 3 shows the labels on the bottom
of a battery.
Figure 2 – Warning Label Location On Charger
Figure 3 – Warning Label Location On Battery
4. Select an appropriate location for the charger before
use. Check work area for:
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite. If
present, do not work in area until sources have been
identified and corrected. Battery charger is not explo-
sion proof and can cause sparks.
• Clear, level, stable dry place for charger. Do not use
the machine in wet or damp areas.
• Proper operating temperature range. The charger
and battery must both be between 41°F (5°C) and
104°F (40°C) for charging to begin. If the tempera-
ture of either is outside this range at any point dur-
ing charging, the operation will be suspended until
brought back into the correct temperature range.
• Appropriate power source. Check to see that the plug
fits correctly into the desired outlet.
• Sufficient ventilation area. The charger needs a clear­
ance of at least 4" (10 cm) on all sides to maintain the
proper operating temperature.
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5. With dry hands, plug tool into the appropriate pow-
er source.
6. This charger is provided with a convenient key
hole hanging feature if wall mounting is desired.
Screws should be installed at a center distance of 4"
(102 mm).
Charging Procedure/Operating
Instructions
4" (102 mm)
Key Hole
Hanger Slots
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects.
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
injury from electrical shock.
NOTE! New batteries reach their full capacity after ap-
NOTE! It is not necessary to completely discharge a
1. Set up charger according to Charger Inspection and
Set-Up section.
2. While charger is in the standby "ready to charge"
mode, the yellow LED will blink continuously.
3. With dry hands insert the battery pack onto the
charger. The battery pack will be charged automati-
cally.
• The yellow LED may illuminate solid for up to 2 sec-
onds while battery condition is checked.
• If the battery fails to make proper contact or the bat-
tery or charger are damaged, a red LED will blink with
the light ON 95% of the time and OFF 5% of the time
(Fast Blink). Check battery contact by removing and
reinserting battery into charger.
• While the battery is charging, the green LED will blink
with the light on 50% of the time and off 50% of the
time (Slow Blink).
• The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch during charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
• When the battery charge level reaches 85% charged,
the green LED will change the blinking pattern to
95% on and 5% off (Fast Blink). The battery may be
WARNING
proximately 5 charging and discharging cycles.
battery pack before recharging.