Ryobi R18SPL User manual

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
18V Dual Power
LED Spotlight
R18SPL

Important!
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.
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before
operating this tool.
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Safety, performance, and dependability have been given
top priority in the design of your spotlight.
INTENDED USE
The spotlight is designed for illuminating distant objects
and areas requiring additional light.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
SPOTLIGHT SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
This spotlight is not a toy. Always keep it out of the reach
of children. Never aim the beam towards vehicles. You
may distract the driver.
■To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when an appliance is used near children.
■To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put
spotlight or charger in water or other liquid. Do not
place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink.
■Use only recommended battery pack. Any attempt
to use another battery pack will cause damage to your
spotlight and could possibly explode, cause a fire, or
personal injury.
■Remove battery pack from spotlight before
performing any routine maintenance or cleaning.
■Do not place spotlight or battery pack near fire or
heat. They may explode. Do not dispose of a worn
out battery pack by incinerating. Do not incinerate the
battery, even if it is severely damaged or completely
worn out. The battery may explode in fire.
■Do not operate spotlight or charger near flammable
liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.
Internal sparks may ignite fumes.
■Do not store your spotlight in a damp or wet
location. Do not store in locations where the
temperature is less than 10°C or more than 38°C.
Do not store in outside sheds or in vehicles.
■Never direct the light beam at any other person or
animal.
■Do not look directly at the operating lamp.
■Do not disassemble the product.
■Do not permit children to use spotlight.
■Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious personal injury.
■Do not use the product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or
damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and
completely assembled could result in serious personal
injury.
■Do not use the product in contact with fabrics.
Keep the lens at least 1 m from all surfaces. The lens
can produce sufficient heat to melt fabrics and cause
serious personal injury.
■Do not expose the product to rain. Water entering
the product will increase the risk of electric shock or
malfunction.
■Remove battery pack and allow the lens to cool before
storing or cleaning the product.
■Keep the product dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
■To reduce risk of damage to 12 Volt adaptor and
cord, pull by 12 Volt adaptor rather than cord when
disconnecting power cord.
■Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better
control of the spotlight in unexpected situations. Do not
use on a ladder or unstable support.
■Store spotlight out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Flashlights are dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
■Do not use or permit use of spotlight in bed or
sleeping bags. This spotlight lens can melt fabric and
a burn injury could result.
■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.
■The light source of this luminaire is not replaceable;
when the light source reaches its end of life the whole
luminaire shall be replaced.
■The light cannon may be connected to a 12 Volt
power source, such as a cigarette lighter receptacle or
automotive power port. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual
for location of cigarette lighter receptacle or power port.
WARNING
The product 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 product by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the product.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps

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or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.
BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
■Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
explosion and possibly injury.
■Never use a battery that has been dropped or
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject
to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged
battery immediately.
■Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, never use any cordless product
in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery
can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with
water immediately.
■Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
■Do not place batteries near fire or heat. They may
explode.
■Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion
of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.
■For best results, your battery tool should be
charged in a location where the temperature is
more than 10°C but less than 38°C. Do not store
outside or in vehicles.
■Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in
contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap
and water. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek
immediate medical attention. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 5.
1. Switch trigger
2. Cord retainer
3. Battery port
4. Adaptor port
5. 12V adaptor
MAINTENANCE
■When servicing, use only original Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
■Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types
of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their
use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease,
etc.
■Do not attempt to modify the product or create
accessories not recommended for use with the product
by the manufacturer.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing
of as waste. The machine, accessories
and packaging should be sorted for
environmental-friendly recycling.
SYMBOLS
Safety Alert
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
Product meets applicable regulatory
requirements.
Please read the instructions carefully
before starting the product.
Class III protection
Do not stare at light source.
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.
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
Note
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.

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BATTERY AND CHARGER
Model Compatible battery
pack (not included)
Compatible charger
(not included)
Lithium-Ion
RB18L13
RB18L15
RB18L20
RB18L25
RB18L26
RB18L40
RB18L50
BCS618G
BCL14181H
BCL14183H
BCL1418IV*
RC18150U
*for vehicles with 12V DC outlets
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
18V dual power LED spotlight
Model R18SPL
Voltage 18V / 12V adaptor
LEDs 7
Life time (LED) Up to 50000 hrs (TM-21 lifetime)
Light output (Lumens) Over 2500 in high power mode
Run time (approximate) High power Low power
2.5Ah battery 1 hour 9 hours
5.0Ah battery 2 hours 17 hours

Techtronic Industries (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
31 Gilby Road,
Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
Techtronic Industries New Zealand Ltd.
2 Landing Drive, Mangere,
Auckland, New Zealand 2022
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