Ryobi AP4500 User Manual [en, es, fr]

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Li - Ion

Tek4® Lithium-ion
MPS Rapid Charger

AP4500

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS 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 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

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 lithium­ion rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst, causing personal injury or damage.

SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with the product.

SYMBOL / SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

CAUTION:

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

Safety
Alert

Volt Voltage

V

Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

Hz

Watt Power

W

Alternating
Current

Direct
Current

Wet
Conditions
Alert

Read The
Operator’s
Manual

Eye
Protection

Recycle
Symbols

Indicates an imminently hazardous situ­ation, which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situa­tion, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situ­ation, which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates
a situation that may result in property
damage.

DESIGNATION/

EXPLANATION

Indicates a potential personal
injury hazard.

Type of current

Type or a characteristic of cur­rent

Do not expose to rain or use in
damp locations.

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

Al ways we ar eye protectio n
marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1.

This product uses lithium-ion (Li­ion) batteries. Local, state or fed­eral laws may prohibit disposal of
batteries in ordinary trash. Con­sult your local waste authority for
information regarding available
recycling and/or disposal op­tions.

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.

ASSEMBLY

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 part s are da maged or mi ssing, please ca ll

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.

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.

OPERATION

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
into 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.

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.

CHARGING A BATTERY PACK

See Figure 2, page 2.

If the charger does not charge the battery pack under
normal circumstances, contact Customer Service at
1-800-525-2579.

 Use only with the recommended battery pack.
 Connect to only one power source at a time.
 Connect the charger to a power source using only the

adaptors provided with the product.

 If connecting the charger to a wall outlet, make sure the power

supply is normal household voltage, 120 volts, AC only,
60 Hz. Connect the adaptor to the charger first, then connect
to the wall outlet.

 If connecting the charger to a power source using the USB

adaptor, connect the USB adaptor to the charger, and then
plug the USB adaptor into the power source.

 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 94°F.

 When inserting a battery pack into the charger, make sure

the raised rib on the battery pack aligns with the groove in
the charger. Press on the battery pack to be sure contacts
on the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the
charger. The battery pack will click into place.

 The charger will make a clicking sound when it begins to

evaluate the battery pack. This is normal and does not indicate
a problem.

 The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while

charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

 After charging is complete, the LEDs will remain on until

the battery pack is removed from the charger or charger is
disconnected from the power supply.

When batteries become fully charged, unplug the charger

from the power supply and remove the battery pack from
the charger.

To remove a battery pack from the charger, press the latch

next to the battery port.

CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK

The battery pack will not begin to charge if it is above normal
temperature range. When the battery pack cools down to
approximately 120°F, the charger will automatically begin fast
charge mode.

CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK

The battery pack will not begin to charge if it is below normal
temperature range. When the battery warms to a temperature
of more than 32°F - 50°F (slow charge mode) or > 50°F (normal
charge mode), the battery pack will begin charging.

DUAL PORT CHARGING

See Figure 3, page 2.

The charger will accept two rechargeable Tek4 battery packs
at one time. However, both battery packs cannot be in charge
mode at the same time.

The LEDs for each battery port operate independently. When
you insert one battery pack, then a second, the first battery
pack will charge. The second battery pack’s charge status will
be indicated by the LEDs.

Fig. 1

TOP VIEW OF CHARGER

VUE DU DESSUS DU CHARGEUR

VISTA SUPERIOR DEL CARGADOR

B

A

C

B

A

A - Battery ports (Logements des piles, puertos de baterías)
B - Fuel gauge LEDs

(indicateur de charge, indicador de carga)
C - Latches (loquets, pestillos)
D - Tek4

® logo LED (Tek4® logo, Tek4® logo)

E - 12 V DC port (port d’alimentation c.c. de 12 v, puerto de

alimentación de cc de 12 v)
F - USB port (port USB, puerto de USB)
G - Slide cover (couvercle coulissant, cubierta deslizante)
H - Keyhole hanger (« trous de serrure » pour la suspension,

“bocallave” para colgar
I - 12 V DC adaptor (adaptateur de 12 V c.c., adaptador

para CC de 12 V)
J - USB adaptor (adaptateur USB, adaptador USB)

Fig. 2

ALIGN RIB ON BATTERY PACK WITH

GROOVE IN CHARGER

NERVURE DU BLOC-PILES EST ALIGNÉE

AVEC LA RAINURE DU CHARGEUR

REBORDE ELEVADO DEL PAqUETE ESTÉ

ALINEADO CON LA RANURA DEL

A

B

CARGADOR

C

A - Battery pack (bloc-pile, paquete de baterias)
B - Battery port (logements des piles, puertos de baterías)
C - Battery pack in charger (bloc-piles dans le chargeur, el

paquete de baterías aparece en el cargador)

D - Raised rib (épaulements surélevés, costillas realzadas)

PRESS LATCH TO RELEASE

D

BATTERY PACK

APPUYER SUR LE LOqUET POUR

RETIRER LE BLOC-PILES

PRESIONE EL PESTILLO PARA LIBERAR

EL PAqUETE DE BATERÍAS

REAR/BOTTOM VIEW OF CHARGER

VUE ARRIÈRE ET DU DESSOUS DU CHARGEUR

VISTA POSTERIOR E INFERIOR DEL CARGADOR

H

D

F

E

I

J

Fig. 3

12V DC ADAPTOR TO DC POWER PORT

ADAPTATEUR DE 12 V c.c. RELIÉ À UN PORT

D’ALIMENTATION c.c.

ADAPTADOR DE CC DE 12 V PARA PUERTO DE

ALIMENTACIÓN DE CC

USB ADAPTOR TO USB PORT

ADAPTATEUR DE USB RELIÉ À UN PORT USB

ADAPTADOR DE USB PARA PUERTO DE USB

G

2

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE WARRANTY

To charge a battery pack:

Insert a battery pack into either port.


The LEDs for the battery port will begin flashing to indicate

charge status as shown in the LED FUNCTIONS/CHARGE
STATUS chart.

The LEDs will indicate whether the battery pack is 1/3 charged,

2/3 charged, or fully charged. If the battery pack is not fully
charged, charging begins.

If you insert a second battery pack while the first pack is

charging, the charger evaluates the pack and indicates the
charge level.

When the first battery pack is fully charged, all three LEDs

on that side will light up

begin to charge.

. The second battery pack will then

LED FUNCTIONS CHARGE STATUS

Bottom LED flashing Battery is 0-1/3 charged

Bottom LED on, center
LED flashing

Bottom and center LEDs
on, top LED flashing

All LEDs flashing Defective battery

Tek4 LED on

Tek4 LED flashing

All LEDs on Fully charged

Battery is 1/3 - 2/3 charged

Battery 2/3 charged - fully charged

Charger is plugged into power
source

Low input voltage; power source is
not sufficient to charge the pack

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 during maintenance. If operation is dusty, also wear
a dust mask.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery
pack from the product when cleaning or performing any
maintenance.

MANUEL D’UTILISATION Tek4® Chargeur de 4 V à lithium-ion AP4500

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic
parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic
which may result in serious personal injury.

BATTERIES

This charger will accept Ryobi 4 V lithium-ion batteries. Length
of service from each charging will depend on the type of work
you are doing.
Lithium-ion batteries have been designed to provide maximum
trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually
wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to
replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially
when wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious
burn.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
 Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully

charged and ready for use.

For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
 Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80°F

and away from moisture.

 Store battery packs in a 30%-50% charged condition.
 Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

WARNING:

Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy­duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble
battery pack or remove any of its components. Lithium-ion
batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also,
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 injury.

Français

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY AND 30 DAY EXCHANGE
POLICY

30-DAY EXCHANGE POLICY: During the first 30 days after date of

purchasing this product, you may either request service under this
warranty or you may exchange it by returning it with proof of purchase
and all original equipment packaged with the original product to the
dealer from which it was purchased. The replacement product will
be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year
period from the date of the original purchase.

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY. This product is warranted against
all defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years
from the date of purchase. The warranty on any accessories for this
product, excluding batteries, is limited to 90 days from the date the
accessory is purchased. To obtain warranty service, call Customer
Service at 1-800-525-2579 for warranty return instructions. The prod­uct must be properly packaged and returned with all equipment that
was included with the original product. When you request warranty
service, you must also present proof of purchase documentation,
which includes the date of purchase (for example, a receipt or a bill
of sale). Defective products returned within the warranty period will
be repaired or replaced, at our option, free of charge, within ninety
(90) days or less. The cost of shipping the product to us is your re­sponsibility. This warranty only covers defects arising under normal
usage and does not cover any malfunction, failure or defects resulting
from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or unauthorized
repairs. It applies only to the original purchaser at retail, and may not
be transferred. One World Technologies, Inc. makes no warranties,
representations or promises as to the quality or performance of this
product other than those specifically stated in this warranty. Any
implied warranties granted under state law, including warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to two
years from the date of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. is not
responsible for direct, indirect, or incidental damages Some states
do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625

Phone [phone]

États-Unis, Téléphone 1-800-525-2579

USA, Teléfono 1-800-525-2579

www.ryobitools.com

RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ CONCERNANT LE CHARGEUR

ADVERTISSEMENT !

LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS. Le non-

respect de toutes les instructions ci-dessous peut entraîner un
choc électrique, un incendie et/ou des blessures graves.

 Avant d’utiliser le chargeur de piles, lire toutes les instructions

de sécurité et les mises en garde figurant dans ce manuel, sur le
chargeur et sur le produit utilisant le chargeur pour éviter un usage
incorrect et des dommages ou blessures.

ATTENTION :

Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique ou de dommages au
chargeur et de la pile, ne charger que des piles rechargeables au

lithium-ion ou nickel-cadmium du type indiqué sur le chargeur.

Les piles d’autres types peuvent exploser et causer des
dommages et blessures.

ATTENTION :

Risque de blessures. Raccorder uniquement à un port de
données d’un appareil homologué en vertu de la norme
UL 60950.

Bloc-pile: AP4000, AP4001

Chargeur: AP4500

 Ne pas utiliser le chargeur à l’extérieur, ni l’exposer à l’eau ou

l’humidité. La pénétration d’eau dans le chargeur accroît le risque

de choc électrique.

 L’usage d’un accessoire non recommandé ou vendu par le

fabricant du chargeur peut causer un risque d’incendie, de
choc électrique ou de blessures. Le respect de cette consigne

réduira les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures
graves.

 Garder le chargeur à l’écart des sources de chaleur pour éviter

des dommages au boîtier ou aux pièces internes.

 Ne jamais laisser de liquides tels que, l’essence, les produits à

base de pétrole, les huiles pénétrantes, etc., entrer en contact
avec les pièces en plastique. Ces liquides contiennent des

produits chimiques susceptibles d’endommager, d’affaiblir ou de
détruire le plastique.

 N’utiliser un cordon prolongateur qu’en cas d’absolue

nécessité. L’usage d’un cordon prolongateur incorrect peut

présenter des risques d’incendie et de choc électrique. Si un
cordon prolongateur doit être utilisé, s’assurer :
a. Que la fiche du cordon comporte le même nombre de broches

que celles du chargeur et que ses broches sont de mêmes

forme et taille.
b. Que le cordon est correctement câblé et en bon état

électrique ; et
c. Que le calibre des fils est suffisant pour l’intensité c.a. du

chargeur spécifiée ci-dessous :

Longueur du cordon (en pieds) 25 50 100

Calibre du cordon (AWG) 16 16 16
NOTE : AWG = American Wire Gage (calibre de fils américain)

 Ne pas utiliser un chargeur dont la prise ou le endommagé,

ce qui pourrait entraîner un court-circuit et un choc électrique.

 Ne pas utiliser le chargeur s’il a été soumis à un choc violent

ou autrement endommagé.

 Ne pas démonter le chargeur. Un remontage incorrect peut

entraîner des risques de choc électrique ou d’incendie.

 Pour réduire les risques de choc électrique, débrancher

le chargeur de la prise secteur avant de procéder à tout
nettoyage ou entretien.

3

 Lorsqu’il n’est pas en usage, débrancher le chargeur de

l’alimentation secteur. Ceci réduira le risque de choc électrique

ou de dommages au chargeur si des articles en métal venaient
à tomber dans l’ouverture. Ceci aidera également à éviter des
dommages au chargeur en cas de saute de tension.

Risque de choc électrique. Ne pas toucher les parties non isolées

du connecteur de sortie ou les bornes de piles non isolées.

 Conserver ces instructions. Les consulter fréquemment et les

utiliser pour instruire les autres utilisateurs éventuels. Si cet outil
est prêté, il doit être accompagné de ces instructions, afin d’éviter
un usage incorrect et d’éventuelles blessures.

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT

LA SÉCURITÉ

1. CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS -

DANGER : POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE
D’INCENDIE OU DE DÉCHARGE
ÉLECTRIQUE, VEUILLEZ SUIVRE
ATTENTIVEMENT CES INSTRUCTIONS

Ce manuel contient d’importantes instructions relatives à la

sécurité et au fonctionnement des chargeur de piles AP4500.

2. Avant d’utiliser le chargeur de piles, lire toutes les instructions et

les mises en garde figurant sur le chargeur de pile, sur la pile et
sur le produit utilisant la pile.

3. ATTENTION : Pour réduire les risques de blessure, ne charger

que des piles rechargeables lithium-ion. Les piles d’autres types
peuvent exploser et causer des dommages et blessures.