RIDGID R888 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: If 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 4.

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.

FULL

CAPACITY

1/2

CAPACITY

24vLi

?

1/4

CAPACITYCHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR

3/4

CAPACITY

CHARGE

LEVEL

INDICATOR

BUTTON

Fig. 5

The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged if left

on the charger.

CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR

See Figure 5.

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.

RED LED

GREEN LED

CHARGING

INDICATOR

FULL

INDICATOR

EVALUATE

INDICATOR

DEFECTIVE

INDICATOR

Fig. 6

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table 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 SpecificationsDepth Adjustment Knob Know Your Hand PlanerChip Exhaust Edge GUIDE/RABBET GuideAssembly INSTALLING/REMOVING the Dust BAGUnpacking Packing ListOperation ApplicationsCharge Level Indicator Charging a HOT Battery PackCharging a Cool Battery Pack To ChargeLED Battery RED Green Action Indicator Pack LED Function of Ridgid 24V LITHIUM-ION ChargerVolts, 60 Hz, AC only LED Function of Ridgid NICKEL-CADMIUM Chargers To Install Battery Pack To Remove Battery PackSTARTING/STOPPING the Planer Planing Depth To set the planing depthOperating the Planer Dust BAG Clamp WorkpieceChamfering Planing Edges and Making Rabbet CutsAttaching the Edge Guide for Planing Edges Planing Edges Attaching the Edge Guide for Making Rabbet CutsMaking Rabbet Cuts Maintenance General MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling BatteriesReplacing Blades See Figures 18Cleaning the Chip Exhaust and EMPTY- ING the Dust BAG Replacing the BeltPage Warranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information

R888 specifications

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