Charging Procedure/Operating Instructions - RIDGID RBC 20 Advanced lithium 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 charg-
er. Figure 3 shows the labels on the bottom of a bat-
tery.
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
explosion 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 temper-
ature 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 main-
tain the proper operating temperature.
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5. With dry hands, plug tool into the appropriate power
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" (102mm).
Charging Procedure/Operating
Instructions
4" (102mm)
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 charg-
er. The battery pack will be charged automatically.
• The yellow LED may illuminate solid for up to 2
seconds while battery condition is checked.
• If the battery fails to make proper contact or the
battery 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 used in this condition if necessary. However,
leave the battery plugged in to attain 100% charge
level.
WARNING
proximately 5 charging and discharging cycles.
battery pack before recharging.