Ryobi PDD209K Operation Manual - Page 4

ASSEMBLY WARNING: Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and completely assembled could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the following purposes:  Charging RYOBI™ ONE+™ 18V Li-ion battery packs CAUTION: If at any point during the charging process the LED does not light, remove the charger from the battery to avoid damaging the product. DO NOT insert another battery. Return the charger and battery to your nearest service center for service or replacement. CHARGING See figure 1, page 6. Battery packs are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge them before first use. 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. Charges battery packs in as little as 8 hours, depending upon the type of battery pack.  Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage, 120 volts, AC only, 60 Hz.  Connect the charger to a power supply.  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 charger onto the battery pack.  Press down on the charger to be sure contacts on the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the charger.  Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.  The battery pack may become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.  After charging is complete, the LED will remain on while the charger is in Maintenance mode.  Charger will periodically wake from Energy Save mode to ensure the battery pack remains in a fully charged state.  When the battery pack is fully charged, remove the charger. CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK When using a tool continuously, the battery pack may become hot. The charger may be placed onto a hot battery pack but charging will not begin until the battery temperature cools to within acceptable temperature range. When the charger is placed on a hot battery pack, the LED will flash in the "Evaluate" pattern - two quick pulses followed by a pause. When the battery pack cools, the charger will automatically begin charging. CHARGING A COLD BATTERY PACK The charger may be placed onto a cold battery pack but charging will not begin until the battery temperature warms to within acceptable temperature range. When the charger is placed on a cold battery pack, the LED will flash in the "Evaluate" pattern - two quick pulses followed by a pause. When the battery pack warms the charger will automatically begin charging. 4 − English