Ryobi P131 - Manual (Page 6)

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LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER
See Figures 2 and 5, pages 9 - 10.
CHARGER LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE
STATUS OF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:
 Red LED on, Green LED off = Charger is getting power
from cigarette lighter receptacle or powering location.
 Red LED flashing, Green LED off = Battery is being
tested.
 Red LED flashing, Green LED flashing = Battery is
defective.
 Red LED on, Green LED flashing = Battery is charging.
 Red LED off, Green LED on = Battery is fully charged.
NOTE: There is a low input voltage audible alarm for less
than 10.5 Volt DC input. The charger will shut off when input
voltage is less than 10.5 Volts or more than 15 Volts.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
This charger will accept Ryobi One+ 18 V lithium-ion battery
packs and Ryobi One+ 18 V nickel-cadmium battery packs.
Use only these Ryobi One+ 18 V battery packs with this
charger:
Battery packs for this tool 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 BATTERY PACK
If the charger does not charge the battery pack under normal
circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to
your nearest Authorized Service Center for electrical check.

Use battery pack only with the recommended charger.
 Connect the charger to the power supply. Make sure the
power supply is 12 V DC.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the
charger before beginning operation.
 Place the battery pack in the charger aligning raised rib
on the battery pack with the groove in the charger.
 Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on
the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the
charger.
 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 50°F but
less than 100°F.
BATTERY PACK CHARGER (P131)
(P104 Li-ion)
130429001, 130429017
130429002,130155001
(P103 Li-ion)
130429004, 130429008
(P100 Ni-Cd)
130255004, 130224028
140126001
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:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result
in fluids entering your eyes resulting in possible 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.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the following purpose:

Charging compatible Ryobi 18 volt battery packs
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.
CAUTION:
Always place the charger on a rigid surface, not a car
seat, while charging battery pack. Do not place anything
such as a jacket over the charger while it is in use.
CAUTION:
Charge in a well ventilated area. Do not block charger
vents. Keep them clear to allow proper ventilation.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
Ryobi One+ 18 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.
NOTE: The LED charge indicator light will not work if the
battery protection feature has caused the battery pack to
stop powering the tool. When the battery pack resets itself,
the LED will again function.