Ryobi Comprehensive Guide to Battery Replacement and Recycling

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT

This requires some disassembly of the unit. If you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this, take the unit to an authorized service center.

NOTE: If the battery requires replacing, we recommend that this be done by an authorized service center.

If you choose to replace the battery, use the following instructions.

To Remove the Battery Pack

Refer to fig. 19 on the following page.

1.Place the unit on a workbench with the left side of the battery housing facing up. Giving access to the 11 screws holding the housings together.

2.Remove all 11 screws using a standard or T-20 Torx bit screwdriver and remove the left battery housing.

3.Remove the battery pack. Keep the battery cushions, 5 pieces, for reinstalling the new battery pack.

CAUTION: If the battery pack has signs of leakage, do not touch.

To avoid injury, take the unit to an authorized service center for repair.

4.Disconnect the terminals from the battery pack.

Prepare the Battery Pack for Recycling

WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery or remove any of its components. Sealed lead-acid batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious personal injury.

To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of properly. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERY AND MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of sealed lead-acid batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

To Install the Battery Pack

Refer to fig. 19 on the following page.

1.Locate the terminal posts on the battery pack. Identify the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.

2.Connect the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal. Make sure they are fully inserted onto the terminals.

3.Place two battery cushions on the outside steps in the right battery housing and install the battery pack.

4.Make sure that all wires a routed correctly and the following parts are positioned correctly in the right battery housing.

•Charger Connection

•Charging Indicator Light

•Trigger Switch

•Trigger

•Lock-Off Button

•Motor Wires Tube

5.Place one (1) battery cushion into the right battery housing center step, at the bottom of the battery pack.

6.Place two battery cushions on the outside steps in the left battery housing and install the left battery housing.

NOTE: Make sure that the Lock-Off button is fitting into the hole on the left battery housing and that no wires will be pinched when fitting the housings.

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, ensure the lock-off button resets each time the trigger is released.

7.Reinstall and tighten the 11 screws using a standard or T-20 Torx bit screwdriver.

NOTE: Take care not to over-tighten the screws and stripping the housing. Doing so will require replacement of the damaged housing.

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