RIDGID 140276004 User manual

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Your dual port charger has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DUAL PORT BATTERY CHARGER
140276004
Fits all RIDGID
slide battery packs

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.
 Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger,
battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of
the products and possible injury or damage.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage
to the charger and battery, charge only nickel-
cadmium rechargeable batteries as specifically
designated in this manual. Other types of batteries
may burst, causing personal injury or damage.
 Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or
damp conditions. Water entering charger will increase
the risk of electric shock.
 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal injury.
 Do not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to
carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather
than the plug when disconnecting from receptacle.
Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create
an electric shock hazard. Replace damaged cords
immediately.
 Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp
edges or moving parts, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental
falls, which could cause injury, and damage to the cord,
which could result in electric shock.
 Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage
to housing or internal parts.
 Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic.
 Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If
damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized
serviceman.
 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.
Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical check
to determine if the charger is in good working order.
 Do not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or
fire.
 Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock.
 Disconnect charger from the power supply when
not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or
damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the
opening. It also will help prevent damage to the charger
during a power surge.
 Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion
of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also
to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger
140276004.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery
charger, battery, and product using battery.
3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury or damage.

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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation
of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
FEATURES
Fig. 1
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Charger Voltage ....................................................................................................9.6 Volt, 12 Volt, 14.4 Volt, and 18 Volt DC
Charger Input ....................................................................................................................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only
Charge Rate ..........................................................................................................................................................30 minutes
KNOW YOUR DUAL PORT CHARGER
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
AUTOMATIC FAN SHUT-OFF
Your dual port charger is fan-cooled. When a battery pack
is fully charged (the green LED is on), the fan will automati-
cally shut itself off.
“KEY HOLE” HANGER
The charger has a “key hole” hanging feature for convenient,
space saving storage. Screws should be installed so that
the center distance is 4-1/8 in.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual
before using this product.
Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, as
necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
NAMESYMBOL
4-1/8 in.
“KEY HOLE”
HANGER

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OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
 �Charging 9.6 Volt, 12 Volt, 14.4 Volt, and 18 Volt RIDGID
slide batteries
CAUTION:
If at any point during the charging process none
of the LEDs are lit, remove the battery pack from
the charger 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 THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,
you should charge it until the light on front of charger changes
from flashing green to continuous green.
NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they
are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by
recharging) for them to become fully charged. This is normal
for nickel-cadmium batteries.
TO CHARGE
 Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.
� Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage,
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
 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 battery pack onto the charger.
See Figure 2.
 The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a
problem.
 Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.
 For average charge times, refer to the chart on the
following page.
 When the batteries become fully charged, unplug the
charger from the power supply and remove the battery
pack.
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
When using the tool continuously, the battery pack will
become hot. Because the dual port charger is fan-cooled,
a hot battery pack may be placed directly onto the charger
port. When placed on the charger, a hot battery pack will
cool for 20 minutes or less before attempting to recharge.
If the battery pack is above normal temperature range, the
red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off.
When the battery pack cools down to approximately 104°F
(40°C), the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode.
NOTE: Refer to CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK for
normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge
your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both
the battery pack and charger to your nearest repair center
for electrical check. For the location of your nearest repair
center, please call 1-866-539-1710.
CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK
If the battery pack is below normal temperature range, the
red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off.
When the battery warms to a temperature of more than 41°F
(5°C), the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode.
NOTE: Refer to CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK for
normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge
your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both
the battery pack and charger to your nearest repair center
for electrical check. For the location of your nearest repair
center, please call 1-866-539-1710.
CHARGER SHOWN WITH 18 VOLT BATTERY PACK
Fig. 2
Part Number Voltage
130252007 9.6
130252002 12
130254001 12
130252003 14.4
130254002 14.4
USE THIS RIDGID BATTERY CHARGER ONLY WITH
THE BATTERY PACKS LISTED BELOW.
Part Number Voltage
130254008 14.4
130252001 18
130252004 18
130254003 18
130254007 18

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LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER
See Figure 3.
Fig. 3
POWER
INDICATOR
EVALUATE
INDICATOR
CHARGING
INDICATOR
FULL
INDICATOR
NOTE: The 9.6 Volt, 12 Volt, and 14.4 Volt battery
packs will not slide all the way down onto the
charger port. Insert 9.6 Volt, 12 Volt, and 14.4 Volt
battery packs until they click into place and are
aligned with the line on the charger, shown at left.
Allow up to 5 seconds for the “charge” light to come
on after the battery pack is inserted.
LED
INDICATOR
BATTERY
PACK
RED
LED
GREEN
LED
ACTION
Power Without battery pack ON OFF Ready to charge battery pack
Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing OFF
When battery pack reaches cooled
temperature, charger begins fast
charge mode
Evaluate Cold battery pack Flashing OFF
When battery pack reaches warmed
temperature, charger begins fast
charge mode
Evaluate Deeply discharged Flashing OFF
Charger pre-charges battery until nor-
mal voltage is reached, then begins
fast charge mode
Defective Defective Flashing Flashing Battery pack or charger is defective
• If defective, try to repeat the conditions a second time by removing and reinstalling the battery
pack. If the LED status repeats a second time, try charging a different battery.
• If a different battery charges normally, dispose of the defective pack (see Maintenance section).
• If a different battery also indicates “Defective,” the charger may be defective.
Charging Fast charging ON Flashing See chart below for charge times
Full Slow charging OFF ON Fast charging is complete
Charger maintains charge mode
OPERATION
DEFECTIVE
INDICATOR
GREEN LEDRED LED BATTERY AVERAGE CHARGE TIME
COMPACT SERIES 18 min.
HC 27 min.
HC 2.5 34 min.