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USER MANUAL RBC121R RIDGID

RBC-121R Battery Charger and RB-1225R Batteries Operator’s Manual

• To reduce risk of injury, charge only RIDGID RB-12XXX series rechargeable batteries or batteries indicated in specifi- cations. Other types of batteries, including non-rechargeable batteries, may burst caus- ing injury to persons and damage.

• Charger is for indoor use only.

• Charge Li-Ion batteries at ambient tem- peratures specified in the instructions. Charging at low or high ambient tempera- tures (i.e. below 32°F (0°c) or above (113°F (45°C)) increases the risk of battery leak- age, electrical shock or fire.

• Properly insert battery into charger. Bat- tery polarity must match charger output polarity to reduce risk.

999-995-210.10_REV. ARBC-121R Battery Charger Important Safety Information WARNING This section contains important safety in-formation that is specic to the RIDGID RBC-121R Battery Charger and RB-1225Rbatteries.Read all instructions, markings and warn-ings for the battery charger, batteriesand any other equipment being used be-fore use to reduce the risk of electricalshock, re, explosion or serious personalinjury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUC-

TIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! NOTICEDANGERWARNINGCAUTIONThis is the safety alert symbol. It is used toalert you to potential personal injury haz-ards. Obey all safety messages that follow thissymbol to avoid possible injury or death.These symbols means read theoperator’s manual carefully beforeusing the equipment. The opera-tor’s manual contains important information onthe safe and proper operation of the equipment.This symbol means always wear safetyglasses with side shields or goggles whileusing this equipment to reduce the risk ofinjury.This symbol means do not expose thecharg er to water or rain to reduce the riskof electrical shock.This symbol indicates the risk of electricalshock.This symbol means do not burn the bat-tery or expose to high temperatures toreduce the risk of fire or explosion.This symbol means do not expose thebattery to water or rain to reduce the riskof electrical shockThis symbol indicates that RIDGID RB-12XXX series batteries (such as theRIDGID RB-1225R and RB-1225) can becharged with this battery charger.This symbol means the battery storage tem -perature should not exceed 60° C (140° F) to reduce the risk of fire or explosion.This symbol indicates that RIDGID RBC-12XX series battery chargers (such as theRIDGID RBC-121R or RBC-121) shouldbe used to charge this battery.This symbol indicates that the product isFor Indoor Use Only.This symbol indicates that the product isClass II equipment.This is the symbol for a fuse.This symbol indicates this is electrical equip-ment that should not be disposed of withhousehold waste. See “Disposal” sectionThis is the China RoHS symbol.T3.15A RBC-12XX SERIES RB-12XXX SERIESterminals may cause sparks, burns or elec- trical shock.

• Do not expose charger or battery to damp or wet conditions, such as rain. Make sure hands are dry when han- dling. Moisture increases the risk of electri- cal shock.

• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge or store the battery pack outside the temperature range speci- fied in the instructions. Charging or stor- ing improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the bat- tery and increase the risk of battery leak- age, electrical shock or fire.

• This appliance can be used by children 8 years and above and persons with re- duced physical, sensory or metal capa- bilities or lack of experience and knowl- edge if they have been given supervi- sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and under- stand the hazards involved.

• Children should be supervised to en- sure that they do not play with the appli- ance. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision. Battery Safety

• Avoid contact with battery fluids. Fluids may cause burns or skin irritation. For skin contact, wash with soap and water. For eye contact, immediately flush eyes thor- oughly with water and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes without rubbing. Seek medical attention. See battery SDS for ad- ditional information.

• Use batteries only with equipment speci- fically designating their use. Using equip- ment and batteries that are not rated for use together can cause fire or other personal in- jury.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a con- nection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

• Do not burn battery or expose to high temperatures. High temperatures can cause the battery to explode.

• Properly dispose of batteries. Do not

• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufac- turer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

• To reduce risk of damage to cord, pull by connector rather than cord when dis- connecting charger.

• Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or oth- erwise subjected to damage or stress.

• Do not operate charger with damaged cord – replace it immediately.

• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger before attempting any mainte- nance or cleaning.

• Use an appropriate power source. An improper power source may cause damage to charger resulting in electrical shock, fire or burns.

• Do not allow anything to cover the charg- er while in use. Proper ventilation is re- quired for correct operation of charger. Cover- ing vents may result in fire. Allow a mini- mum of 3" (76 mm) of clearance around the charger for proper ventilation.

• Unplug the charger when not in use. Reduces risk of injury to children and un- trained persons.

• Do not carry charger by power cord. Do not pull cord to unplug. Reduces risk of electrical shock. Charger and Battery Safety

• Use appropriate Charger and Battery combinations. See Specifications. Using chargers and batteries that are not rated for use together can cause the battery to burst, fire or other personal injury.

• Do not use charger or battery if either has been dropped, modified or damaged in any way. Modified or damaged charger or battery increases the risk of electrical shock.

• Do not open or disassemble the charger or battery. There are no user serviceable parts. Have repairs performed only at au- thorized locations. Opening or disassem- bling the charger or batteries may cause electrical shock or personal injury.

• Do not probe charger or battery termi- nals with conductive objects. Shorting of

RBC-121R Battery ChargerNominal Voltage....10.8 V Amp-hour..............2.5 Ah Watt-Hour .............27 Wh Battery Weight ......0.40 lb (0.18 kg) Maximum Battery Temperature.............140° F (60° C) Compatibility............RB-12XXX series batteries (such as the RB-1225R and RB-1225) can be charged in any RIDGID RBC-12XX series charger (RBC-121, RBC-121R). RBC-121R Charger Type ......................Li-Ion Input.......................120Va.c., 60Hz (U.S. & Canada) 100V - 240V a.c, 50-60 Hz (all others)

Output ....................10.8V d.c., 4.0 A max. Approximate Charge Time ..........2.5 Ah battery ≤ 40 min- utes Cooling...................Passive convection cool- ing (no fan) Charging Temperature Range ....32° F (0° C) - 113° F (45° C) Charger Dimension .....5.7" x 5.3" x 3.5" (145 x 134 x 89 mm) Charger Weight............1.55 lbs. (0.70 kg) Compatibility................RIDGID RB-12XXX series batteries (such as the RB-1225R & RB-1225) burn. When disposing, place tape over bat- tery terminals to prevent shorting. Batteries are Li-Ion and should be recycled. Follow all applicable local regulations for disposal of batteries. Refer to Disposal section. RIdGId Contact Information If you have any question concerning this RIDGID

product: – Contact your local RIDGID distributor. – Visit RIDGID.com to find your local RIDGID contact point. – Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service De part ment at rtctechservices@emer - son.com, or in the U.S. and Canada call [phone]. description The RIDGID

RBC-121R 10.8V Lithium-Ion Bat - tery Charger is designed to charge 10.8V Lithi- um-Ion Batteries (as listed in the Speci fications section). This charger requires no adjustments. The charger includes lights to indicate battery charge state and charger condition. Figure 1 – RBC-121R Lithium-Ion BatteryChargerFigure 2 – RB-12XXX Series 10.8V Lithium-IonBatteries Specications Batteries Type ......................Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Model....................RB-1225R Cell Information ....3INR19/65

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RBC-121R Battery Charger Cord RB-1225R Tab WarningLabelbinding parts. If any problems are found, do not use charger or batteries until the parts have been properly repaired or re- placed.

2. Clean the equipment. This helps to pre-

vent the equipment from slipping from your grip, allows proper ventilation as well as allowing any damage to be seen.

3. Check to see that all warning labels and

decals on the charger and batteries are intact and readable. See Figure 4 & 5. Figure 4 – Warning Label Location on Charger Inspection and Assembly WARNING Daily before use, inspect the charger and batteries and correct any problems. Assemble charger according to these procedures to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, fire and other causes, and to prevent tool and system damage.

1. Make sure the charger is unplugged.

Inspect the power cord, charger and bat- teries for damage or modifications, or broken, worn, missing, misaligned or Solid LightMeaningBlinkingLight— YellowCharger is plugged in with no battery installed- ready to charge.— Green Battery is being charged. Charge level <85%.Battery Charge level >85%, ready for use.Green —Battery continues to charge. Once battery isfully charged, the charger switches to reten-tion charging.Battery is misaligned in charger. Removebattery and reinsert onto charger.— RedBattery is damaged. See Optional EquipmentSection to select an appropriate replacementbattery. See Disposal Section for recycling in-formation.Charger is damaged. See Service andRepair section for contact information.Red —Battery or charger outside of charging tempera-ture range. Allow battery and charger to reachtemperature range by sitting in a conditionedenvironment.NO Lights ONCharger does not have power. Ensure thatcharger is properly connected to electricaloutlet.Charger is not working properly. See Serviceand Repair Section for contact information.Charger Icon Figure 3 – Light Diagnostic Chart Light999-995-210.10_REV. A

RBC-121R Battery Charger 3" (76 mm)Operating Instructions WARNING Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock. Charging Procedure New batteries reach their full capacity after ap- proximately five charging and discharging cy- cles. It is not necessary to completely dis- charge a battery pack before recharging.

1. Set up charger according to Inspection

and Assembly section.

2. With dry hands, insert plug into appropri-

ate power source. Route cords to prevent tripping or cord damage.

3. When charger is in “ready to charge”

mode, the yellow LED light will blink con- tinuously.

4. With dry hands, insert the battery pack

onto the charger. (See Figure 7.) Do not force the battery into the charger. The battery pack will begin charging auto- matically. The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch during charg- ing. This is normal and does not indi- cate a problem. The LED light on the battery charger will indicate charging condition (Figure 3). Once the battery is charged, it may remain on the charger until use. There is no risk of overcharging the battery.

5. When charging is complete, with dry

hands, remove the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from outlet.

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Figure 5 – Battery Warning Label

4. Select an appropriate location for the

charger before use. Check work area for:

• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite. If present, do not work in area until sources have been identified and corrected. Battery charger is not explosion proof and can cause sparks.

• Clear, level, stable, dry indoor loca- tion for charger. Do not use in wet or damp areas.

• Proper charging temperature range.

• Appropriate power source. Confirm that outlet matches the charger plug. Use of extension cords is not recom- mended.

• Sufficient ventilation area. The charger needs a clearance of at least 3" (76 mm) on all sides to maintain the proper operating temperature. Figure 6 – Inserting Power Cord

5. If needed, securely install power cord into

charger (Figure 6). See Optional Equip - ment section for proper cords for use with the RBC-121R Battery Charger.

6. This charger is provided with a keyhole

hanging feature if wall mounting is de- sired. Screws should be installed at a center distance of 3" (76mm) – See Figure 4. RBC-121R Battery ChargerStorage Store the charger and batteries in a dry, secured, locked area that is out of reach of children and people unfamiliar with proper charger operation. Remove batteries from tool or charger before storage. The battery packs and charger should be protected against hard impacts, moisture and humidity, dust and dirt, extreme high and low temperatures, and chemical solutions and vapors. Long term storage in the fully charged state, the fully discharged state or in tempera- tures above 140°F (60°C) can permanently re- duce the capacity of a battery pack. Cleaning WARNING Unplug charger and remove the battery before cleaning. Do not use any water or chemicals to clean charger or battery to reduce the risk of electrical shock. Remove any dirt or grease from the exterior of the charger and battery pack with a cloth or soft, non-metallic brush. Service And Repair WARNING Improper service or repair can make ma- chine unsafe to operate. There are no user-serviceable parts for the charger or battery packs. Do not attempt to open charger or battery packs, charge individ- ual battery cells, or clean internal compo- nents. For information on your nearest RIDGID In de - pendent Service Center or any service or re- pair questions see Contact Information section in this manual. Figure 7 – Inserting Battery In Charger Inserting/Removing Battery In Tool

1. With dry hands, insert battery into tool re-

ceptacle. Battery only fits into receptacle one way. If the battery will not fully seat into the receptacle, do not force. As the battery is inserted, the tabs will engage the tool to retain the battery in place.

2. To remove battery, depress tabs and pull

straight out (Figure 8). 3 Always remove the battery from the tool when making adjustments, changing at- tachments or storing. Figure 8 – Installing/Removing Battery In Tool999-995-210.10_REV. A

RBC-121R Battery Charger WARNINGNOTICEFor EC Countries: Do not dispose of electrical equipment with house- hold waste! According to the European Guide- line 2012/ 19/ EU for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip ment and its implemen - tation into national legislation, this marking in- dicates that this battery charger and battery pack should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To pre- vent possible harm to the environment or hu - man health from improper waste disposal, recy- cle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To recycle your used device, please use existing collection systems or contact the retailer from whom the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling. Battery Disposal For USA and Canada: The RBRC™ (Re charge able Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the battery packs means that RIDGID has al- ready paid the cost of recycling the lithium-ion battery packs once they have reached the end of their useful life. RBRC™, RIDGID

, and other battery suppli- ers have de veloped programs in the USA and Canada to collect and recycle rechargeable batteries. Normal and rechargeable batteries contain materials that should not be directly disposed of in nature, and contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Help to protect the environment and conserve natural re- sources by returning your used batteries to your local retailer or an authorized RIDGID service center for recycling. Your local recycling center can also provide you with additional drop off locations. RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Re - chargeable Battery Recycling Corporation. For EC countries: Defective or used battery packs/batteries must be recycled according to the guideline 2012/19/EU. Battery Transport The battery is tested according to UN Docu - ment ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev/6 Part III, subsec- tion 38.3. It has effective protection against in- ternal overpressure and short-circuiting as well as devices for the prevention of violent rupture and dangerous reverse current flow. Optional Equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, only use op- tional equipment specifically designed and recommended for use with the RIDGID RBC-121R Battery Charger, such as those listed. For a complete listing of RIDGID

optional equipment available for this tool, see the Ridge Tool Catalog online at RIDGID.com or see Contact Information. Disposal The batteries are Li-ion type and should be recycled. Parts of the unit contain valuable materials and can be recycled. There are companies that specialize in recycling that may be found locally. Dispose of the com- ponents in compliance with all applicable reg- ulations. Contact your local waste manage- ment authority for more information. RBC-121R Battery Charger

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Catalog Plug No. Region Type55193 Charger USA, Canada and Mexico A55198 Charger Europe C55203 Charger China A55208 Charger Australia & Latin America I55213 Charger Japan A55218 Charger United Kingdom G44798 Charger Cord North America A44808 Charger Cord Europe C44803 Charger Cord China A 44813 Charger Cord Australia & Latin America I 44818 Charger Cord Japan A44828 Charger Cord United Kingdom G RBC-121R Chargers and Cords CatalogNo. Model Capacity55183 RB-1225R 10.8V 2.5Ah Batteries All listed batteries can be charged with any catalog number RBC-121R Battery Charger. Li-IonRBC-121R Battery Charger

The lithium-equivalent content in the battery is below applicable limit values. Therefore, the battery is not subject to national or interna- tional regulations pertaining to dangerous mediums, neither as an individual compo- nent nor when inserted into a machine. How - ever, the regulations governing dangerous goods may be relevant when transporting several batteries. In this case, it may be neces- sary to comply with special conditions (e.g., concerning the packaging).RBC-121R Battery Charger

FCC Compliance Information Model Number: RIDGID RBC-121R Battery Charger Company: Ridge Tool Company Address: 400 Clark Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001 Tel.: [phone] Compliance Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any in- terference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Any changes or modifications to this

unit not expressly approved by the party re- sponsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equip- ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi- cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal- lation. If this equipment does cause harmful in- terference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip- ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equip- ment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re- ceiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.EC Declaration

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare that the machines listed above, when used in ac- cordance with the operator’s manual, meet the relevant require- ments of the Directives and Standards listed below.

Conforms to UL STD. 1310 Certified to CSA STD. C22.2 No. 223What is covered RIDGID

tools are warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material. How long coverage lasts This warranty lasts for the lifetime of the RIDGID

tool. Warranty coverage ends when the product becomes unusable for reasons other than defects in workmanship or material. How you can get service To obtain the benefit of this warranty, deliver via prepaid transportation the complete prod- uct to RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, or any authorized RIDGID

INDEPENDENT SERVICE CENTER. Pipe wrenches and other hand tools should be returned to the place of pur- chase. What we will do to correct problems Warranted products will be repaired or replaced, at RIDGE TOOL’S option, and returned at no charge; or, if after three attempts to repair or replace during the warranty period the product is still defective, you can elect to receive a full refund of your purchase price. What is not covered Failures due to misuse, abuse or normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty. RIDGE TOOL shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages. How local law relates to the warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state, province to province, or country to country. No other express warranty applies This FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY is the sole and exclusive warranty for RIDGID

prod- ucts. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this warranty or make any other warranty on behalf of the RIDGE TOOL COMPANY. Qué cubre Las herramientas RIDGID