Ryobi 150r - Manual (Page 14)

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT
This requires some disassembly of the unit. If
you feel unsure or unqualified to perform this,
take the unit to an authorized service center.
NOTE: If the battery requires replacing, we
recommend that this be done by an
authorized service center.
If you choose to replace the battery, use the
following instructions.
To Remove the Battery Pack
Refer to fig. 19 on the following page.
1. Place the unit on a workbench with the
left side of the battery housing facing up.
Giving access to the 11 screws holding
the housings together.
2. Remove all 11 screws using a standard or
T-20 Torx bit screwdriver and remove the left
battery housing.
3. Remove the battery pack. Keep the battery
cushions, 5 pieces, for reinstalling the new
battery pack.
CAUTION: If the battery pack has
signs of leakage, do not touch.
To avoid injury, take the unit to an
authorized service center for repair.
4. Disconnect the terminals from the battery
pack.
Prepare the Battery Pack for
Recycling
WARNING: Upon removal, cover
the battery pack’s terminals with
heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not
attempt to destroy or disassemble
battery or remove any of its
components. Sealed lead-acid
batteries must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Never touch
both terminals with metal objects
and/or body parts as short circuit
may result. Keep away from
children. Failure to comply with
these warnings could result in fire
and/or serious personal injury.
To preserve natural resources,
please recycle or dispose of
properly. THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS A SEALED LEAD-ACID
BATTERY AND MUST BE
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Local,
state, or federal laws may prohibit
disposal of sealed lead-acid
batteries in ordinary trash. Consult
your local waste authority for
information regarding available
recycling and/or disposal options.
To Install the Battery Pack
Refer to fig. 19 on the following page.
1. Locate the terminal posts on the battery
pack. Identify the positive (+) and negative (-)
terminals.
2. Connect the red wire to the positive (+)
terminal and the black wire to the negative (-)
terminal. Make sure they are fully inserted
onto the terminals.
3. Place two battery cushions on the outside
steps in the right battery housing and install
the battery pack.
4. Make sure that all wires a routed correctly
and the following parts are positioned
correctly in the right battery housing.
•
Charger Connection
• Charging Indicator Light
• Trigger Switch
• Trigger
• Lock-Off Button
• Motor Wires Tube
5. Place one (1) battery cushion into the right
battery housing center step, at the bottom
of the battery pack.
6. Place two battery cushions on the outside
steps in the left battery housing and install
the left battery housing.
NOTE: Make sure that the Lock-Off button is
fitting into the hole on the left battery
housing and that no wires will be
pinched when fitting the housings.
WARNING: To prevent serious
personal injury, ensure the lock-off
button resets each time the trigger
is released.
7. Reinstall and tighten the 11 screws using a
standard or T-20 Torx bit screwdriver.
NOTE: Take care not to over-tighten the
screws and stripping the housing.
Doing so will require replacement of
the damaged housing.