Ryobi CFP180L User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CORDLESS FLUORESCENT LIGHT
CFP180L
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Your Fluorescent Light has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard 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 Ryobi product.
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SOLD SEPARATELY

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Use only with recommended battery pack (ABP1801/
ABP1802) and charger (ACR1800) (both sold separately).
CAUTION!
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instruc-
tions before first use of this product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
n KNOW YOUR FLUORESCENT LIGHT.
Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications
and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this fluorescent light.
n REMOVE BATTERY PACK FROM FLUORESCENT
LIGHT BEFORE REPLACING BULB OR PERFORM-
ING ANY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING.
n DO NOT DISASSEMBLE YOUR LIGHT.
n DO NOT PLACE FLUORESCENT LIGHT OR BATTERY
PACK NEAR FIRE OR HEAT.
They may explode. Also,
n DO NOT dispose of a worn out battery pack by inciner-
ating. Do not incinerate the battery, even if it is severely
damaged or completely worn out. The battery may ex-
plode in fire.
n DO NOT STORE YOUR FLUORESCENT LIGHT IN A
DAMP OR WET LOCATION. ALSO, DO NOT STORE
IN LOCATIONS WHERE THE TEMPERATURE MAY
REACH OR EXCEED 40°C (104°F).
For example, outside sheds, vehicles or metal buildings
in the summer.
n DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO USE FLUORESCENT
LIGHT UNSUPERVISED.
It is not a toy. The temperature of the bulb can become
hot after being on for an extended period of time. This
hot temperature may cause burn injury if touched.
n KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
n AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
n KEEP LIGHT DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND
GREASE.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products or any strong
solvent to clean your light.
n CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of this light, a part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will op-
erate properly and perform its intended function. Do not
use fluorescent light if it does not function properly.
n SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Review them frequently and use them to instruct others
who may use this light. If you loan someone this light,
loan them these instructions also.
SAFETY RULES FOR FLUORESCENT LIGHT
WARNING
Do not operate fluorescent light or charger near flam-
mable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmosphere.
Internal sparks may ignite fumes.
WARNING
Lens and bulb become hot during use.
n During or immediately after use, don’t lay fluorescent light
flat on lens surface.
n Handle fluorescent light with care around any flammable
surface.
n If bulb has been lit, let fluorescent light cool for several
minutes before changing bulb.
n Do not use or permit use of fluorescent light in bed or
sleeping bags. A burn injury could result.
OPERATION
TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY PACK (NOT
INCLUDED)
n Begin with a fully charged battery pack.
n TO INSTALL: Align raised ribs on battery pack with
grooves on bottom of uorescent light, then install
battery pack to uorescent light as shown in gure 1.
Make sure the latch on battery pack snaps in place
and battery pack is secured to uorescent light before
beginning operation.
n TO REMOVE: Depress latch located on front of battery
pack (1) to remove battery pack.
Pull on battery pack (2) to remove from uorescent
light.
WARNING
During the change of lamp.

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OPERATION
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
BATTERY PACK
(NOT INCLUDED)
GROOVES
TO REMOVE: DEPRESS
LATCH TO RELEASE
BATTERY PACK
TO
LOWER
SWITCH
TRIGGER
TO RAISE HANGER
SCREW RUBBER
CUSHION
PULL LENS COVER
FORWARD TO REMOVE
LENS COVER
FLUORESCENT TUBE
(9W U-TYPE TUBE)
FLUORESCENT TUBE
SOCKET AREA
CAUTION
When placing battery pack in your fluorescent light, be
sure raised ribs on battery pack aligns with groove inside
light handle and latches snap in place properly. Improper
assembly of battery pack can cause damage to internal
components.
SWITCH
See Figure 2.
To turn your light on and off, depress switch trigger.
HANGING / STORAGE FEATURE
See Figure 2.
On top of the housing is a hook in which you can use to
hang the light up. This is a good feature for storing light
when not in use and also to keep light out of the reach of
children. To use, simply lift up on hook.
TUBE REPLACEMENT
See Figure 3.
WARNING
During the change of lamp the battery has to be not
contacted with the luminaire.
Use only with above listed fluorescent tube, other type of
fluorescent tubes will result in a risk of electric shock.
TO REPLACE FLUORESCENT TUBE
n Remove battery pack from uorescent light.
n Remove screw to release lens cover. Remove lens cover
by pulling forward and lifting from the housing.
n To remove old uorescent tube from spring, gently
grasp the lower edge of the rubber cushion and sides of
bulb. Carefully work tube in a side-to-side motion while
easing tube forward and up until tube is free from the
spring. Do not pull uorescent tube straight out from its
center, as this increases chance of breakage. Remove
rubber cushion from old uorescent tube and place on
top of new tube, rounded edge facing outward.
n Insert new uorescent tube in spring by aligning prongs
on tube with holes in tube socket area. Gently push
down on base of new tube until fully engaged. Do not
force tube into place.
n Replace lens cover by sliding lower edge into housing.
Align screw holes at top. With a screwdriver, tighten
screw.
n Replace battery pack.
WARNING
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Fire or
injury may result.

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