Ryobi RC18120A Bedienungsanleitung Seite 6

EN ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of your battery charger.
INTENDED USE
The charger is intended only to charge the compatible
battery packs listed in this manual.
The product is not intended to charge any other type of
battery or be used as a power supply. It should never be
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
CHARGER SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Do not recharge primary cells (non-rechargeable).
The product must not be damp and should never be
used in a damp environment.
The product is only for indoor use, in dry conditions.
Do not cover any ventilation slots, and provide adequate
ventilation during operation.
Mains voltage must correspond with the voltage
specifications on the product.
Before using the product, check that the charger
enclosure, cable, and plug are not damaged. If damage
is found, do not use the product and bring it to an
authorised service centre for repair.
Do not use the product if it has suffered any heavy shock
or jolting, or if it is damaged in any other way.
When charging, do not expose the product to sunlight
or other heat source. The recommended temperature
range at charging vicinity is 10 °C to 25 °C.
When using a tool continuously, the cells in the battery
pack become hot. A hot battery pack should be allowed to
cool down for approximately 30 minutes before recharging.
Due to the heat generated during charging, do not use
the product on a combustible surface.
Do not use the product near flammable materials,
such as cloth, packaging materials, paint, spray paint
or aerosols, lubricants, thinners, petrol containers, gas
containers, or gas appliances.
Never modify, disassemble, or attempt to repair the
product yourself.
Do not allow the charger or battery packs to become
contaminated with any material that could be conductive,
such as metallic particles from grinding, cutting, or
machining processes.
Protect the battery contact terminals from metallic objects
to avoid a short circuit, which can cause fire or explosion.
Unplug the product from the power socket when it is not
in use or when cleaning it.
Use only an extension cable that is approved and in
good condition.
Do not charge battery packs that show signs of leaks.
Dispose of them properly.
Never charge a damaged battery pack. Replace
damaged battery packs immediately.
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ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool,
certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing
products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
WALL MOUNTING
Carefully select a stable wall for mounting the charger.
Make sure that there is no hindrance to mounting work
or operation. The maximum gross weight of the charger
is approximately 2.0 kg; provide sufficient reinforcement
for the wall if necessary.
Mount the charger in a vertical orientation only. Install
two screws on the wall to mount the charger. Otherwise,
the charger may fall and cause serious injury.
Check the tightness of the screws on a regular basis.
Make sure that the head of the screws fit properly in the
wall mounting holes to hold the charger firmly in place.
Otherwise, the charger may fall because of loose screws.
OPERATION
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Battery packs are shipped in a low charge condition.
Therefore, you should charge them before first use.
If the charger does not charge the battery pack under
normal circumstances, bring both the battery pack and
charger to an authorised service centre.
Make sure that the power supply is normal household
voltage, 220–240V, 50/60Hz, AC only.
Make sure that the battery pack latch clicks into place
and that the battery pack is secured in the charger
before charging.
NOTE: When the battery becomes fully charged, the green
LED remains on. It is normal for the battery pack to become
slightly warm to touch while charging.
MAINTENANCE
When not using or when cleaning the product, disconnect
it from the power supply and remove the battery pack.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial
solvents. Use a clean cloth or soft brush to remove dirt
and dust.
Do not, at any time, let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, and penetrating oils come in contact
with plastic parts. These products contain chemicals that
can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
Hazardous voltages are present within the product; do
not disassemble.
CLEANING THE CHARGER
Unplug the charger power cord from the power supply
before cleaning to prevent serious personal injury.
Clean the charger surface (except labels) using a damp
cloth with a mild detergent.