Ryobi AP4500 - Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Tek4
®
Lithium-ion
MPS Rapid Charger
AP4500
WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
 Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings in this manual, on charger, battery, and product
using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible
injury or damage.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger
and battery, charge only lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
as specifically designated on your charger. Other types of
batteries may burst, causing personal injury or damage.
CAUTION:
Risk of Injury. Connect only to a data port on equipment
certified to meet UL 60950.
 Use charger only with battery pack listed.
Battery Pack: AP4000, AP4001
Charger: AP4500
 Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp
conditions. Water entering charger will increase the risk of
electric shock.
 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.
 Keep charger from heat to prevent damage to housing or
internal parts.
 Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc.
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals
that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a
risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used,
make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number,
size and shape as those of plug on charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger
as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25’ 50’ 100’
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
 Do not operate charger with a damaged plug, which could
cause shorting and electric shock.
 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.
 Do not disassemble charger. Incorrect reassembly may result
in a risk of electric shock or fire.
 Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock.
 Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in
use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER
charger if metal items should fall into the opening. It also will
help prevent damage to the charger during a power surge.
 Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion of
output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.
 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
DANGER: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger AP4500.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on battery charger, battery, and
product using battery.
3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only lithium-
ion rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst, causing personal injury or damage.
SYMBOLS
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 tool better and
safer.
SYMBOL / NAME
DESIGNATION/
EXPLANATION
Safety
Alert
Indicates a potential personal
injury hazard.
V Volt Voltage
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
Alternating
Current
Type of current
Direct
Current
Type or a characteristic of cur-
rent
Wet
Conditions
Alert
Do not expose to rain or use in
damp locations.
Read The
Operator’s
Manual
To reduce the risk of injury,
user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using
this product.
Eye
Protection
Always wear eye protection
marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1.
Li - Ion
Recycle
Symbols
This product uses lithium-ion (Li-
ion) batteries. Local, state or fed-
eral laws may prohibit disposal of
batteries in ordinary trash. Con-
sult your local waste authority for
information regarding available
recycling and/or disposal op-
tions.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with the product.
SYMBOL / SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situ-
ation, which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation, 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.
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Pack Voltage ................................................... 4 V DC
Charger Input ......................... 12V 20W (DC Port/Wall outlet)
5V 500mA (USB Port)
Charge times (per battery pack) ..........36 min. (12 V DC Port)
5 hours (USB Port)
KNOW YOUR CHARGER
See Figure 1, page 2.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product and in this operator’s manual. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features
and safety rules.
DUAL PORT OPERATION
Your dual port charger indicates the charge status of one battery
pack while charging a second battery pack.
DUAL FUEL GAUGES
Each charger port has a set of LED fuel gauges to indicate
battery pack status.
MULTIPLE POWER SOURCES
Your charger can be powered by connecting the 12 V DC adaptor
to a wall outlet, or connecting the USB adaptor to a USB power
source, such as a personal computer. The ports can be selected
by moving a slide cover on the back of the charger.
WALL MOUNT OPTION
The keyhole hanger on the back of the unit can be used for
mounting the charger on a wall.
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.

Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
WARNING:
Do not use this 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.
 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Rapid Charger
USB Adaptor
12 V DC Adaptor
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
WARNING:
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.
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.