Ryobi P1190VNM Operation Manual 1 - Page 5

OPERATION CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK When using a tool continuously, the battery pack may become hot. A hot battery pack may be placed directly onto the charger port but charging will not begin until the battery temperature cools to within acceptable temperature range. When a hot battery pack is placed on the charger, the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off. When the battery pack cools, the charger will automatically begin charging. CHARGING A COLD BATTERY PACK A cold battery pack may be placed directly onto the charger port but charging will not begin until the battery temperature warms to within acceptable temperature range. When a cold battery pack is placed on the charger, the red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off. When the battery pack warms, the charger will automatically begin charging. LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 1, page 7. MODE BATTERY PACK RED LED GREEN LED ACTION Power Testing Without battery pack Hot battery pack Cold battery pack Deeply discharged ON Flashing OFF Ready to charge battery pack. When battery pack reaches cooled temperature, charger begins charge mode. OFF When battery pack reaches warmed temperature, charger begins charge mode. Charger pre-charges battery until normal voltage is reached, then begins charge mode. Error Pack inserted Fading OFF Battery pack or charger error. • Try to repeat the conditions a second time by removing and reinstalling the battery pack. If the LED Error status repeats a second time, try charging a different battery. • If a different battery charges normally, dispose of the pack that received the Error (see your battery pack manual for instructions). • If a different battery also indicates Error, the charger should be replaced. Charging Charging Charged Battery full Energy Battery full / Save Mode Energy Save mode Battery is being charged. ON Flashing OFF Charging is complete; charger maintains charge mode. ON OFF Battery pack is fully charged and charger is in Energy Save mode. Fading 5 - English