OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING THE UNIT

Make sure the charging station is securely fastened to a wall and the charger is plugged into a working wall outlet.

NOTE: Allow the unit to charge for at least 36 hours prior to first use.

NOTE: If you are using the optional Battery and Charger Accessory Kit to charge your battery. Read and follow all instructions in the manual that comes with the kit to set up and properly charge your battery.

1.Slide the unit down into the charging station until it is firmly seated (Fig. 4). The barrel connector in the charging station will insert into the unit. See Replacing the Charger if not, page 16.

NOTE: The battery will heat up while the unit is being charged. Be sure the air vents on the battery housing are kept cleared for proper ventilation (Fig. 4).

3.Charge the battery until the Charging Indicator Light on the charger turns from red to green (Fig. 5).

NOTE: The unit’s operating time and the life of the battery will be shorten if the unit is not fully charged between uses.

4.Place the unit back on the charging station after each use. The unit is designed so that the battery cannot be overcharged.

Charging

indicator light

Air Vents

Charging

Station

Barrel

Connector

Fig. 5

Charging Tips for Maximum Performance

Store and charge the unit where temperatures are between 50˚ F (10˚ C) and 100˚ F (38˚ C). Storing the unit or batteries above 100˚ F (38˚ C) will reduce battery life.

Storage below 50˚ F (10˚ C) will not reduce battery life, but may require a longer charging time.

Store the unit on the charging station when not in use. The unit is designed so that the battery cannot be overcharged.

Fig. 4

2.When the red indicator light on the charger is on, the battery is being charged (Fig. 5). If the light fails to come on, check that the:

a.Charger is plugged into a working wall outlet.

b.Unit is firmly seated into the charging station and the barrel connector is fully inserted into the unit.

c.Barrel connector is properly installed in the charging station. See Replacing the Charger if not, page 16.

d.Power is on at the wall outlet.

NOTE: If the wall outlet is operated by a switch, be sure the switch is ON.

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, if the wall outlet is not working properly, have the wall outlet checked by a qualified electrician.

NOTE: The charging indicator light will remain lit when the unit is properly installed in the charging station.

Temperature Effects on Charging Time

50˚ F (10˚ C) to 100˚ F (38˚ C) – Battery will be charged within 24 hours.

40˚ F (4 ˚C) to 50˚ F (10˚ C) – Battery will require up to 48 hours for a full charge.

Below 40˚ F (4 ˚C) – Battery will not reach full charge.

NOTE: Unit run time will be reduced when the battery is not fully charged.

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Ryobi Outdoor 155VP manual Operating Instructions, Charging the Unit