RIDGID R851150 manual To Charge, Charge Level Indicator, Charging a HOT Battery Pack

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OPERATION

TO CHARGE

A fully discharged battery pack with a temperature between 32° F (0° C) and 150° F (65° C) will charge in about an hour.

Charge the 24 Volt lithium-ion battery pack only with the charger provided.

Connect the charger to a power supply.

NOTE:iIf needed, the charger can operate with most generators and inverters rated at 300 Watts or higher.

Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the raised ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the charger, then slide the battery pack onto the charger. See

Figure 3.

Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.

After charging is complete, the continuous green light will come on and the charge level indicator lights on the battery will go off.

The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged if left on the charger.

CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR

See Figure 4.

The charge level indicator shows that the battery is charged at 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, or full capacity. To display the amount of charge left in the battery, press and hold the charge level indicator button.

NOTE: When the battery pack contains less than 10% charge, the 1/4 charge level indicator will flash.

CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK

If the battery pack is above normal temperature range, the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off. When the battery pack cools down to approximately 150° F (65°C), the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode.

NOTE: Refer to CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK for normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge the battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest repair center for electrical check. For the location of your nearest repair center, please call 1-866-539-1710.

CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK

If the battery pack is below normal temperature range, the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off. When the battery warms to a temperature of more than 14° F (-10 °C), the charger will automatically begin charge mode.

COLD WEATHER OPERATION

The lithium-ion battery pack can be used in temperatures down to -4° F. When the battery pack is very cold, it may “buzz” for the first minute of use to warm itself up. Put the battery pack on a tool and use the tool in a light duty application. After about a minute, the pack will have warmed itself up and begin operating normally.

FULL

3/4

CAPACITY

CAPACITY

1/2

CAPACITY

24vLi

?

1/4

 

CHARGE LEVEL

CAPACITY

CHARGE

INDICATOR BUTTON

 

LEVEL INDICATOR

Fig. 4

 

 

 

RED LED

GREEN LED

 

CHARGING

INDICATOR

FULL

INDICATOR

EVALUATE

INDICATOR

DEFECTIVE

INDICATOR

Fig. 5

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Contents NEW Battery Packs Must be Charged Before First USE OPERATOR’S ManualTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Work Area SafetyElectrical Safety Personal SafetySpecific Safety Rules Battery Tool USE and CareService Important Safety Instructions Safety Rules for ChargerSymbols Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Features Product SpecificationsAuxiliary Handle Assembly Mode Change RingTorque Adjustment Ring Know Your Hammer DrillAssembly Installing the Auxiliary Handle AssemblyUnpacking Packing ListCharging the Battery Pack OperationApplications Charge Level Indicator Charging a HOT Battery PackCharging a Cool Battery Pack To ChargeLED Battery RED Green Action Indicator Pack LED Function of ChargerTo Install Battery Pack Removing Battery PackSwitch Trigger Drill BIT Hammer Mode Drive Selecting DRIVE, DRILL, or Hammer Setting Torque AdjustmentInstalling Bits Removing BitsUsing the Auxiliary Handle Assembly DrillingWood Drilling Metal DrillingMasonry Drilling Maintenance General MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling BatteriesTo Retighten a Loose Chuck Chuck RemovalWarranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information