Ryobi BCL3620S User manual

BCL3620S
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
36 Volt
Lithium-ion
Battery Charger

Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling,
maintaining and operating this product.
Subject to technical modification.

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INTENDED USE
This charger is only intended to charge Ryobi battery pack
BPL3625D/BPL3626/BPL3640/BPL3640D/BPL3650D,
see specication table for details.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
WARNING
When using the battery charger, the following basic
safety precautions should be observed for protection
against electric shock, danger of injury and burns.
Please read and observe these instructions before using
the device.
■This charger is only to be used indoor under dry
conditions.
■This charger is not intended to charge any other type
of battery and should never be used in explosive or
inflammable environments.
■Non-rechargeable batteries cannot be charged with this
battery charger.
■To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not
immerse the unit, cord or plug in water or other liquid.
■Before using the device check that the mains cable and
mains plug are not damaged.
■The device must not be damp, and it should not be
used in a damp environment.
■Do not use the device if it has suffered any heavy shock
or jolting, or is damaged in any other way.
■Due to the heat generated during charging, the battery
charger should not be operated on a combustible
surface/in an inflammable environment.
■Do not cover the ventilating slits.
■Never disassemble the device yourself. Danger of
an electric shock or fire could be caused by improper
reassembly.
■When the appliance is not in use and before cleaning
and maintenance, unplug the appliance from the outlet.
■During charging, the battery pack with charger must
be placed in a well ventilated area. Malfunction during
charging can be caused by storing and operating
in places where the temperature exceeds +40°C;
this should be avoided. Battery charging in closed
cupboards, near heat sources (radiators, bright
sunshine) etc. causes heat to accumulate and can
damage the device.
■If the battery is not going to be used for a longer period,
pull the battery off the battery charger and pullout the
mains plug.
■Protect battery contacts to avoid a short circuit caused
by a metallic object that can cause a fire or explosion!
■Do not rivet or screw any name-plates or signs onto
the device. The protective insulation can thereby
be rendered ineffective. Adhesive labels are
recommended.
■If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING
Do not insert any object into the ventilation slots or
charging connector. This can cause damage to the
appliance and may increase the risk of personal injury
and property damage.
WARNING
Do not alter or modify the unit from the original design or
function. This may increase the risk of serious personal
injury or property damage.
WARNING
Before you plug in your product, make sure that the
supply voltage used corresponds to that indicated on the
rating plate.
SYMBOL
Some of the following symbols may be used on this
product. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to
operate the product better and safer.
Precautions that involve your safety.
V Voltage
Alternating current
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read and understand user’s manual
before using this product.
Class II: Protection against electric
shock rely on double insulation or
reinforced insulation.
Time-lag type fuse
Indoor use only
Recycle unwanted

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Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
Product meets applicable regulatory
requirements.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that
may result in property damage.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing
of as waste. The machine, accessories
and packaging should be stored for
environmentally friendly recycling.
DESCRIPTION
1. BCL3620S charger
2. Indicator LED
3. Battery port
4. Key hole hanger
5. Depress latch to remove battery pack
6. Power cord
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery BPL3625D BPL3626 BPL3640
BPL3640D BPL3650D
Voltage 36V DC
Charger input 220V-240V,
50/60 Hz AC only
Battery
capacity 2.5 Ah 2.6 Ah 4.0 Ah 5.0 Ah
No. of cell for
battery 10 20 20 20
Maximum
charging time
(BCL3620S)
100
minutes
100
minutes
145
minutes
200
minutes
Quick
recharge
60%
1 hour 1 hour 1.5 hour 2.0 hours
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
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Never operate the charger where there is a possibility
of inflammable or explosive gases or vapour. Keep well
away from petroleum, paint and cleaning supplies and
gas fired heating systems.
WARNING
Charge in a well ventilated area. Do not block charger
vents. Keep them clear to allow proper ventilation.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Battery packs are shipped in a low charge condition to
prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge
them until the green LED on the front of the charger comes
on.
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
When using a tool continuously, the batteries in the battery
pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack
cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting
to recharge.
NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use
of a tool causes the batteries to become hot. It does not
occur under normal circumstances. Refer to CHARGING
A COOL BATTERY PACK for normal recharging of
batteries. If the charger does not charge the battery pack
under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack
and charger to your nearest authorised service centre for
electrical check.
CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK
Only charge the Ryobi battery pack BPL3625D/BPL3626/
BPL3640/BPL3640D/BPL3650D with this charger. Make
sure the power supply is normal household voltage, 220-
240 V, 50/60 Hz, AC only. Make sure the battery pack latch
snaps into place and the battery pack is secured in the
charger before beginning operation.
1. Connect the charger to the power supply.
2. Place the battery pack in the charger aligning raised
rib on the battery pack with the groove in the charger.
3. Slide in the battery pack to be sure contacts on the
battery pack engage properly with contacts in the
charger.

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NOTE: After charging is complete, the charger LED
will remain on with green color until the battery pack is
removed from the charger or charger is disconnected
from the power supply. 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 and battery pack in an area of extreme heat or
cold. They will work best at normal room temperature.
NOTE: The charger and battery pack should be placed
in a location where the temperature is more than 10°C
but less than 38°C.
4. When batteries become fully charged, unplug the
charger from the power supply and remove the battery
pack.
To remove the battery pack from the charger, depress
the battery pack latch.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
Ryobi 36 V lithium-ion batteries are designed with features
that protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life.
If the tool stops during use, release the trigger to reset and
resume operation. If the tool still does not work, the battery
needs to be recharged.
WARNING
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.
MAINTENANCE
There are no user serviceable parts or adjustments inside
the battery or charger. Both should be returned to an
authorised service centre for specialised attention.
WARNING
Risk of injury. Service, testing and repairs should
only be carried out by authorised service centres.
We recommend our customer service department or
authorised service centres.
CLEANING THE CHARGER
WARNING
Unplug the charger power cord from power supply
before cleaning at any time to prevent serious personal
injury.
■Clean the charger surface (except labels) using a damp
cloth with a mild detergent.
■Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic
housing. They can be damaged by certain aromatic
oil such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as
kerosene.
■Moisture can cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any
moisture with a soft dry cloth.
■Use a small brush or the air discharge of a small
vacuum cleaner brush to clean the air vents on the
charger.
■Keep the air vents free of obstructions.
STORAGE
Store your charger in a cool dry place between 10 and 25
°C.
It is not recommend to leave it in a vehicle during hot or
cold conditions. Ensure no metal lings or swarf can fall
into the vents during storage, as this may cause serious
injury when it is next used.

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CHARGER LED FUNCTIONS
LED indicator Battery pack LED Action
Red Green
Power Without battery pack On / Ready to charge battery pack.
Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing / When battery pack reaches cooled temperature, charger
begins fast charge mode.
Evaluate Cold battery pack Flashing / When battery pack reaches warmed temperature, charger
begins fast charge mode.
Evaluate Deeply discharged Flashing / Charger pre-charges battery until normal voltage is reached,
then begins fast charge mode.
Defective Defective Flashing Flashing Battery pack or charger is defective.
●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 / Flashing —
Full — / On Fast charging is complete; charger maintains charge mode.
BATTERY PACK LED INDICATION DESCRIPTIONS
Status
Off Off Off Flashing In charging process, battery pack capacity is lower than 25%
Off Off Flashing On In charging process, battery pack capacity is between 25% and 50%.
Off Flashing On On In charging process, battery pack capacity is between 50% and 75%.
Flashing On On On In charging process, battery pack capacity is between 75% and 100%.
On On On On Fully charged
Off Off Off Off One minute after full charge, all LEDs on the battery are off, charger LED
is on with green color.
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