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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER
When using an electrical appliance, basic precaution
should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING:
!
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, battery
pack explosion, or injury due to battery pack /
charger operation:
• Read and understand the warnings on the battery
pack and charger, and the warnings shown in the
instruction manuals supplied with the battery pack and
charger.
• Use only specified battery pack for this Vac.
• Recharge battery pack using only the specified charger
for the battery pack.
• Never use a battery pack that has been modified,
dropped, crushed or received a sharp blow.
A damaged or modified battery pack may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or
risk of injury. Properly dispose of a damaged battery
pack immediately.
• Refer to the battery pack and charger manuals for
storage, usage and charging temperature ranges.
Storage, usage or charging outside of specified
temperature ranges may cause fire or explosion.
• To avoid the risk of explosion, do not expose the
battery pack to fire or heat.
• To reduce the risk of sparks, burns, or fire, do not
allow metal objects such as paper clips or keys to
come into contact with the battery pack terminals.
• Battery pack should be charged in a location where the
temperature is between 32°F and 120°F.
• Keep battery pack dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease.
• Battery pack must be dry when installed on the charger
or vacuum.
• Do not store or charge battery pack outside or in
vehicles.
• Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions.
Do not handle charger with wet hands. Store indoors.
• To reduce the risk of damage to the charger body
and cord, pull by the plug rather than cord when
unplugging.
• Locate charger cord so that it will not be stepped on,
tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
• Do not abuse charger cord. Never carry charger by
cord or yank it to unplug from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug.
If damaged, contact RIDGID Customer Service.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, has been dropped, or is otherwise damaged.
Contact RIDGID Customer Service with any issues.
• Do not disassemble charger.
• Do not attempt to repair, service, or modify the battery
pack or charger. Contact RIDGID Customer Service
with any issues.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug charger
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
• Unplug charger when not in use.
• Do not expose a battery pack to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above
212° F (100°C) may cause explosion.
• Battery packs vent hydrogen gas and can explode in
the presence of an ignition source, such as a pilot light.
To reduce the risk of explosion, do not use any
cordless product in the presence of open flame.
• Use only RIDGID chargers and battery packs listed in
this manual. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
• When battery pack becomes fully charged, remove the
battery pack from the charger and unplug the charger.
• 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
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery pack or charger terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
• Store battery pack in a 30% - 50% charged condition.
• Do not touch uninsulated charger or battery pack
terminals.
• Do not use charger to charge non-rechargeable battery
packs.
• When charging, make sure that the charger has at least
6-inches of clearance on all sides. Adequate airflow is
required to cool the charger when in use.
• Do not use an extension cord with the charger.
• Do not use battery pack or vacuum that is damaged or
modified. Do not crush, drop, incinerate, or damage
the battery pack. Do not incinerate the battery pack
even if it is non-working or severely damaged.
The battery pack can explode in a fire. Damaged or
modified battery packs may exhibit unpredictable
behavior resulting in fire, explosion, or risk of injury.
• Battery packs and chargers are non-serviceable by
user and must be replaced if damaged.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery pack; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery pack may cause irritation or burns.
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