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BCL1418(260037003)
14.4 - 18 VOLT NICKEL-CADMIUM /
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CHARGER
OWNER'S OPERATING MANUAL
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1. BCL1418 Charger
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2. Battery Port
3. Green LED
DESCRIPTION
4. Red LED
5. "Key Hole" Hanger
6. Depress Latches to remove Battery Pack
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Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before
operating this product.
Subject to technical modications.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is not int en de d fo r us e by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safe ty. Do not le t c hi ld ren play with this
appliance.
CAUTION
When using the battery charger, the following
basic safety precautions should be observed for
protection against electric shock, danger of injury
and burns.
Please read and observe these instructions before using
the device.
n Before using the device check that the mains cable
and mains plug are not damaged.
n The device must not be damp, neither should it be
used in a damp environment.
n Do not use the device if it has suffered any heavy
shock or jolting, or is damaged in any other way.
n Du e to the hea t ge n era t e d d u rin g ch a r gin g ,
the batter y charger should not be operated on a
combustible surface/in an inflammable environment.
n Do not cover the ventilating slits
n Never disassemble the device yourself. Danger of
an electric shock or fire could be caused by improper
reassembly.
n Pull the plug of the battery charger out of the socket
when it is not in use or when cleaning it.
n Only use ex te ns io n ca bl e th at is approved and
technically in perfect condition.
n Du ri ng ope rat io n prov id e su ff ic ien t v ent il ati on .
Malfunction during charging can be caused by storing
and ope ra ti ng in pl ac es whe re the temperature
exc eeds +40°C ; thi s should be avoi de d. Battery
charging in closed cupboards, near heat sources
(radiator s, bri gh t sunshine) etc. caus es hea t to
accumulate and can damage the device.
n If the battery is not going to be used for a longer
period, pull the battery off the battery charger and pull
out the mains plug.
n Protect battery contact to avoid a short circuit caused
by metallic object that can cause a fire or explosion!
n Do not rivet or screw any name-plates or signs onto
the device. The protective insulation can thereb y
be re n der e d i nef fec t ive . Adh e si v e l abe l s a re
recommended.
n Only charge original recommended batteries.
n If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an
Authorised Service Center in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING
Do not recharge primary cells (non-
rechargeable).
Damage to property/material
Mains voltage must correspond with the voltage
specifications on the device.
n This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
n This appliance is not intended for use by young children
or inrm persons unless they have been adequately
supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
n Keep children and visitors away. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from
the work area. Do not let visitors contact the tool or
extension cord.
n Complies with AS/NZS 60335.
ASSEMBLY
No assembly required on this product.
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery
Pack
130224024
130111073 1.5 Ah 12
ABP1817
ABP1813 1.3 Ah 15
130109021 1.5 Ah 15
130109022 1.5 Ah 15
ABP1817 1.7 Ah 15
14.4 V
Voltage
18 V
Charger
Input
220V-240V,
50Hz-60Hz
AC only
Chemistry
Ni-cd
Ni-cd
Capacity
Battery
Cell per
Battery
1.3 Ah 12
1.7 Ah 15
No. of
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SPECIFICATIONS
Battery
Pack
130239010
130240011 1.5 Ah 15
ABP1801 1.7 Ah 15
BPL-1414 14.4 V
BPL-1815
BPL-1820 2.4 Ah 10
Voltage
18 V
18 V
Charger
Input
220V-240V,
50Hz-60Hz
AC only
Chemistry
Ni-cd
Li-ion
Battery
Capacity
1.5 Ah 15
1.4 Ah 4
1.4 Ah 5
No. of
Cell per
Battery
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 safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shie ld s wh en ope ra ting products.
Failure to do so could re sult in objects being
thr ow n into your eyes, res ulting in poss ib le
serious injury.
WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of atta chments or acce ssories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the following purposes:
n Char ging compat ible Ryobi 14.4 Volt and 18 Volt
battery packs.
CAUTION
If at any point during the charging process none
of the LEDs are lit, remove the batte ry pack
from the charger to avoid damaging the product.
DO NOT in se rt another battery. Re tu rn the
cha rg er and batter y to your neares t ser vice
center for service or replacement.
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 and 14.4 V lithium-ion batteries are
designed with features that protect the lithium-ion cells
and maximise 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.
LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER
See Figure 2.
CHARGER LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF
CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:
n Red LED on, Green LED off = Power to charger is on.
n Red LED flashing, Green LED off = Battery is being
tested.
n Red LED flashing, Green LED flashing = Battery is
defective.
n Red LE D on, Gre en LE D fl ashin g = Batte ry is
charging.
n Red LE D off, Gr ee n LED on = Batter y is fu ll y
charged.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Use only Ryobi One+ 18 V and 14.4 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.
NOTE: The charger will also charge Ryobi One + 18V and
14.4V Ni-Cd and Li-ion battery packs.
CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK
If the charger does not charge the battery pack under
normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and
charger to your nearest Authorised Service Center for
electrical check.
n Charge the batter y pa ck only wit h the cha rg er
provided.
n Make sure the power supply is normal househ old
voltage, 220V-240V, 50-60Hz, AC only.
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OPERATION
n 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.
n Connect the charger to the power supply.
n Place the battery pack in the charger aligning raised
rib on the battery pack with the groove in the charger.
n Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts
on the battery pack engage properly with contacts in
the charger.
NOTE: After charging is complete, the green LED will
remain on until the battery pack is removed from the
cha rger or charg er is disconn ected from the power
supply.
n
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
n 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 loc ati on wher e the temperature is
more than 10°C but less than 38°C.
n When batteries become fully ch arged, unplug the
cha rg er from the power sup ply and remo ve the
battery pack.
n To remove the battery pack from the charger, depress
the latches on each side of the battery pack.
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
When using a tool continuo usl y, the batter ies in the
battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery
pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before
attempting to recharge.
NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use
of a tool causes the batteries to become hot. It does not
occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING
A COOL BATTERY PACK" for normal recharging of
batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery
pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery
pack and charger to your nearest Authorised Service
Center for electrical check.
LED FUNCTION
LED INDICATOR
Power
BATTERY
PACK
Without
battery
pack
RED
GREEN
LED
ON OFF
LED
ACTION
Read y to charge
battery pack.
LED INDICATOR
BATTERY
PACK
Hot battery
Evaluate
Evaluate
Evaluate
Defective Defective Flashing Flashing
• If defective, try to repeat the conditions a second time by
• If a different battery charges normally, dispose of the
• If a different battery also indicates "Defective," the charger
Charging
battery
Deeply
discharged
removing and reinstalling the battery pack. If the LED status
repeats a second time, try charging a different battery.
defective pack (see Maintenance section).
may be defective.
charging
Full — OFF ON
pack
Cold
pack
Fast
RED
GREEN
LED
LED
When battery pack
Flashing OFF
Flashing OFF
Flashing OFF
ON Flashing —
re ache s c oo led
t e mp e r a t u re ,
ch arg er be gi ns
fast charge mode.
When battery pack
rea che s warme d
t e mp e r a t u re ,
ch arg er be gi ns
fast charge mode.
Charger prech ar ge s b atte ry
until nomal voltage
is rea che d, the n
begins fast charge
mode.
B at t e ry p ac k
o r c ha rg er i s
defective.
Fas t cha rgi ng is
complete; charger
mainta ins charge
mode.
ACTION
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Risk of injury
Servi ce , testing and repa ir s shoul d only be
carried out by authorised service centres.
We recommend our custom er service department or
authorised service centres.
STORAGE
Store your charger in a cool dry place between 10 &
25°C. It is not recommended to leave it in a cold works
van overnight. Ensure no metal filings or swarf can fall
into the vents during storage, as this may cause serious
injury when it is next used.
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