Important Charging Notes; Battery Disposal; Nickel-Cadmium Batteries - RIDGID Compact 100-B Mode D'emploi

Compact 100-B Pressing Tool
• The cord has sufficient wire thickness (16 AWG
below 100'). If the wire thickness is too small, the
cord may overheat, melting the cord's insulation or
causing nearby objects to ignite.
Do not attempt to use a step-up trans-
WARNING
former, an engine generator or DC power receptacle.
Figure 4 – Battery Charger
NOTE! New batteries are not charged and must be
charged before use.
4. Insert the battery cartridge so that the plus and minus
terminals on the battery cartridge are on the same
sides as their respective markings on the battery
charger. Insert the cartridge fully into the port so that
it rests on the charger port floor.
5. When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging
light color will change from green to red and charging
will begin. The charging light will remain lit steadily
during charging. When charging is completed, the
charging light color will change from red to green.
NOTE! Charging time will be approximately 1
for 2.6 AH Ni-MH standard equipment battery or
one hour for 2.0 AH NiCd optional battery.
WARNING
Charge only Makita ® batteries. Other types of bat-
teries may burst causing personal injury.
6. After charging, unplug the charger from the power
source. Always cover the battery terminals with the
battery cover when the battery cartridge is not being
used.

Important Charging Notes

1. When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery
cartridge which has not been used for a long period of
time, it may not accept a full charge. This is a normal
condition and does not indicate a problem. You can
recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharging
it completely and recharging a couple of times.
2. If you charge a battery cartridge from a just-operated
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tool or a battery cartridge which has been left in a
location exposed to direct sunlight or heat for a long
time, the charging light may flash in red color. If this
occurs, wait for a while. Charging will begin after the
battery cartridge cools. The battery cartridge will cool
faster if you remove the battery cartridge from the bat-
tery charger.
3. If the charging light flashes alternately in green and
red color, a problem exists and charging is not pos-
sible. The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge
are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn
out or damaged.
4. Batteries should be removed from the Compact 100-
B Pressing Tool when the tool is being stored, espe-
cially when stored for lengthy periods of time. The tool
electronics represent a very slight drain on the battery
when the battery is installed. Leaving a battery plugged
in the tool for long periods of time may result in over-
discharging a battery and can cause permanent bat-
tery damage.
NOTE! Battery performance is severely reduced
when batteries are stored below 32°F (0°C).
For optimal tool performance and battery life
per charge in cold climates, take care to keep
batteries as warm as possible. When battery
temperatures are kept above 32°F (0°C), the
number of press cycles is dramatically im-
proved, especially on larger diameter fittings.
Other suggestions for improving battery perfor-
mance:
• Use the tool to make pressed connections as
/ hours
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• Be sure to fully discharge the battery before
• Follow proper recharging procedures as spelled

Battery Disposal

WARNING
tery or remove any component projecting from the
battery terminals. Fire or injury may result. Prior to dis-
posal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape
to prevent shorting.

Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

If equipped with nickel-cadmium battery, the battery must
be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
sound manner.
Ridge Tool Company
soon as possible after transferring the battery
from a warm storage environment to a freezing
or subfreezing operating environment. Planning
ahead in this manner will significantly improve
the number of connections achieved before
battery requires recharging.
recharging.
out on pages 5-6 of this manual.
Do not attempt to disassemble the bat-