RIDGID R849 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

18 VOLT CORDLESS WORKLIGHT

R849

Your worklight has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2

 General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................................................3

 Specific Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

 Safety Rules for Charger .................................................................................................................................................4

 Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6

 Features ...........................................................................................................................................................................7

 Assembly .........................................................................................................................................................................8

 Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 9-11

 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................ 12-13

 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................15

 Customer Service Information .......................................................................................................................................16

INTRODUCTION

This worklight has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

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 Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

benches and dark areas invite accidents.

 Do not operate worklight in explosive atmospheres,

such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

 A battery operated worklight with integral batteries

or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger

that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

 Use battery operated worklight only with specifically

designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may

create a risk of fire.

 Use battery only with charger listed. MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER

R849 130252004, 130254003 140276001,140276002, 130254007 140276003, or 140276004

WORKLIGHT USE AND CARE

 When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from

other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting

the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.

SERVICE

 Worklight service must be performed only by qualified

repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by

unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

 When servicing a worklight, use only identical replace-

ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or

failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 Know your worklight. Read operator’s manual care-

fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this worklight.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

 Lens and bulb become hot during use: � • During or immediately after use, don’t lay worklight

flat on lens surface or place lens area in contact with a plastic or fabric covered surface.

• Handle worklight with care around any flammable surface.

• Let worklight cool for several minutes after use before changing bulb.

• Do not use or permit use of worklight in bed or sleeping bags. This worklight lens can melt fabric and a burn injury could result.

 Use only the charger recommended for use with your

worklight. Do not substitute any other charger. Use of

another charger could cause batteries to explode causing possible serious injury.

 Do not charge battery pack in a damp or wet loca-

tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electrical

shock.

 Your battery worklight should be charged in a location

where the temperature is more than 50°F but less than 100°F.

 Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,

battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact

with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention.

 Batteries vent hydrogen gas and 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.

 Never use a battery pack that has been damaged or

received a sharp blow. A damaged battery pack is sub-

ject to explosion. Properly dispose of a damaged battery pack immediately. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

 Use only recommended battery pack with your work-

light. Any attempt to use another battery pack will cause

damage to your worklight and could possibly explode, cause a fire, or personal injury.

 Remove battery pack from worklight before replac-

ing bulb or performing any routine maintenance or cleaning.

 Do not disassemble your worklight.  Do not permit children to use worklight unsupervised.

It is not a toy. The temperature of the bulb will become hot after being on for only a short period of time. This hot temperature can cause burn injury if touched and can create sufficient heat to melt some fabrics.

 Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common

sense. Do not rush.

 If wrapped or in contact with fabrics, the worklight

lens can produce sufficient heat to melt some fabrics.

To avoid serious personal injury, never allow the worklight lens to come in contact with anything.

 Check damaged parts. Before further use of this work-

light, a part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Do not use worklight if it does not function properly.

SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER

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 battery charger, read all instructions and

cautionary markings in this manual, on battery 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 nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries as specifically designated on your charger. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury or damage.

 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.

 Do not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to

carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather than the plug when disconnecting from receptacle. Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric shock hazard. Replace damaged cords immediately.

 Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped

on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges or moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which

could cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could result in electric shock.

 Keep cord and 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, s i z e a n d s h a p e a s t h o s e o f 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 cord or plug,

which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized serviceman.



Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it

to an authorized serviceman for electrical check to determine if the charger is in good working order.



Do not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized serviceman when service or repair is required. 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 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.

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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use

them to instruct others who may use this worklight. If you loan someone this worklight, loan them these instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger 140276003.

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 nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries

may burst, causing personal injury or damage.

SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this worklight. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the worklight better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts

A Amperes

Hz Hertz

W Watt

min Minutes

Alternating Current

Direct Current

.../min

No Load Speed

Class II Construction

Per Minute

Wet Conditions Alert

Voltage

Current

Frequency (cycles per second)

Power

Time

Type of current

Type or a characteristic of current

Rotational speed, at no load

Double-insulated construction

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

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Eye Protection

Safety Alert

No Hands Symbol

Hot Surface

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product.

Precautions that involve your safety.

Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.

To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.

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