Ryobi P700 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

18 VOLT CORDLESS WORKLIGHT

P700

BATTERIES
AND CHARGERS
SOLD SEPARATELY

Your cordless worklight has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s 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.

Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

n Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................2

n General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................................................3

n Specific Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

n Safety Rules for Charger..................................................................................................................................................4

n Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6

n Features ...........................................................................................................................................................................7

n Assembly .........................................................................................................................................................................8

n Operation ................................................................................................................................................................... 9-11

n Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................ 12-13

n Parts Ordering/Service ..................................................................................................................................................14

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.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail-

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA

n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

benches and dark areas invite accidents.

n Do not operate worklight in explosive atmospheres,

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

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

n 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.

n Use battery operated worklight only with specifically

designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may

create a risk of fire.

n Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK (P100) CHARGER (P110)

P700 130255004 1423701, 140237023

or 130224028 or 140237021

WORKLIGHT USE AND CARE

n 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

n Tool service must be performed only by qualified re-

pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by

unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.

n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement

parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section
of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol-

low Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock
or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet loca-

tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electrical

shock.

n Your battery worklight should be charged in a location

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

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n Remove battery pack from worklight before replac-

ing bulb or performing any routine maintenance or
cleaning.

n Do not disassemble your worklight.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

n 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.

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

sense. Do not rush.

SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail-

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

n 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.

n Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or

damp conditions. Water entering charger will increase

the risk of electric shock.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n Keep co rd and char ger from heat to preve nt

damage to housing or internal parts.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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 pin s on plug of ex tensi on cord ar e the

sam e num ber, size and shape as th ose of
plug on charger.

b. That exte nsio n cor d is prope rly 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

n 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.

n

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.

n

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.

n Unplug charger from outlet before attempting

any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock.

n 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.

n

Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion
of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.

n 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.

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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

n

o

.../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.

Read The Operator’s Manual

Eye Protection

Safety Alert

No Hands Symbol

No Hands Symbol

No Hands Symbol

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.

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

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

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.

SYMBOLS

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

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, 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.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and
should be performed only by a qualified service tech­nician. For service we suggest you return the product
to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for
repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this
product until you read thoroughly and understand com­pletely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation and
instructing others who may use this product.

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FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Battery.....................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DC

Charger Input ........................................................................................................................................ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only

Charge Rate ...................................................................................................................................................................1 hour

180° ROTATING HEAD

KNOW YOUR WORKLIGHT

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.

Fig. 1

180˚ ROTATING HEAD

Pivoting head rotates 180° allowing light to be projected in
any direction.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product has been shipped completely assembled.

n Carefully remove the worklight and any accessories from

the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.

n Inspect the worklight carefully to make sure no breakage

or damage occurred during shipping.

n Do not discard the packing material until you have careful-

ly inspected and satisfactorily operated the worklight.

n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-525-2579 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Worklight

Plug-in Lanyard (not included in combo)

Operator’s Manual

Warranty Registration Card

WARNING:

If any parts are missing do not operate this worklight until
the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this worklight or create
accessories not recommended for use with this work­light. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and
could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Always remove the battery pack from the worklight when
assembling parts or changing light bulb. Failure to do so
could result in possible serious personal injury.

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OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with worklights to make you care­less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom­mended by the manufacturer of this worklight. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the battery pack, remove the bat­tery pack from the charger immediately if no LED comes
on. Return the battery pack and charger to your nearest
service center for checking or replacing. Also, if you are
removing the battery pack from the charger and no LEDs
are on, return both the battery pack and the charger to
your nearest service center. Do not insert another bat­tery pack into the charger. A damaged charger may
damage a battery pack.

CHARGING THE WORKLIGHT

If the worklight did not come in a cordless kit with other
cordless products, a battery pack and charger were not
included. If you need to purchase a battery pack, request
recommended battery pack part number 130255004 or

130224028. If you need to purchase a charger, request

recommended charging assembly part number 1423701 or
140237021 or 140237023. If your worklight came with a kit,
use the battery pack and charger included with the kit.

LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER
LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF

CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:

See Figure 2.

n Red LED on = Fast charging mode.
n Green LED on = Fully charged and in maintenance charge

mode.

n Green LED on = When battery pack is inserted into

charger, indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack
is out of normal temperature range.

n Yellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or

defective battery pack.

n No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.

NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they
are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by
recharging) for them to become fully charged.

CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK

If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red
LED on charger will come on.

NOTE: If the charger does not charge the battery pack
under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and
charger to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for
electrical check.

n Charge the battery pack only with a recommended

charger.

n Make sure the power supply is normal household

voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

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. See
Figure 3.

n Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on

the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the
charger.

n Normally the red LED on charger will come on. This

indicates the charger is in fast charging mode.

n Red LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour

then the green LED will come on. Green LED on
indicates battery pack is fully charged and charger is
in maintenance charge mode.

NOT E: The gr een LED will remain on until the

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

n If both yellow and green LEDs come on, this indi-

cates a deeply discharged or defective battery pack.
Allow the battery pack to remain in the charger for 15
to 30 minutes. When the battery pack reaches normal
voltage range, the red LED should come on. If the
red LED does not come on after 30 minutes, this may
indicate a defective bat tery pack and should be
replaced.

P110

GREEN LED

CHARGER

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Battery packs for this worklight are shipped in a low charge
condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you
should charge it until the green LED on the front of the
charger comes on.

YELLOW

LED

RED LED

Fig. 2

OPERATION

n After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging time

is required to fully recharge battery pack.

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

n When batteries become fully charged, unplug the

charger from power supply and remove the battery
pack.

CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK

When using the worklight continuously, the batteries in the
battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery
pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before at­tempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes dis­charged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to come on
instead of the red LED. After 30 minutes, reinsert the battery
pack in the charger. If the green LED continues to remain on,
return battery pack to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service
Center for checking or replacing.

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK

See Figure 4.

�n Begin with a fully charged battery pack.
n Orient battery pack so that raised rib on battery pack

aligns with groove inside worklight. Battery pack is de­signed to fit only one way in worklight handle.

�n Insert battery pack, making sure latches on each side of

battery pack snap in place and battery pack is secure in
worklight before use.

CAUTION:

When placing battery pack in the worklight, be sure raised
rib on battery pack aligns with groove inside worklight
and latches snap into place properly. Improper installa­tion of the battery pack can cause damage to internal
components.

NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of
the worklight causes the batteries to become hot. It does
not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to “CHARG-
ING 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 Ryobi Authorized Service Center
for electrical check.

CHARGER

BATTERY

PACK

Fig. 3

LATCH

BATTERY

PACK

DEPRESS LATCHES TO

RELEASE BATTERY PACK

Fig. 4

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OPERATION

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

See Figure 4.

�n To remove battery pack, locate latches on end of bat-

tery pack and depress to release battery pack from the
worklight.

CAUTION:

Battery tools are always in operating condition. Use
caution when carrying to prevent depressing the switch
trigger when light is not needed.

SWITCH

See Figure 5.

To turn the worklight ON and OFF, depress the switch.

180º ROTATING HEAD

See Figure 5.

Rotate the head of worklight to change the direction of light
beam.

180° ROTATING HEAD

SWITCH

Fig. 5

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when using compressed air to clean worklights.
If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

WARNING:

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

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.

BULB REPLACEMENT

See Figure 6.

When purchasing replacement bulb, request recommended
part number 7817502.

TO REPLACE BULB:

n Allow bulb to cool.
�n Remove battery pack by depressing side latches to re-

lease from worklight.

�n Remove lens cover by turning in a counterclockwise

direction.
�n Remove old bulb from spring by pulling out.
��n Insert new bulb in spring and push in slightly to seat.
��n Replace lens cover.
��n Replace battery pack.
NOTE: For your convenience, the worklight has a spare bulb

storage area located behind the lens cover.

BULB

STORAGE AREA

WARNING:

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

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center.

LENS COVER

BULB

Fig. 6

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MAINTENANCE

BATTERIES

The battery pack for this worklight is equipped with nickel­cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from
each charging will depend on the type of work you are
doing.

The batteries in this worklight 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:

n Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully

charged and ready for use.

For battery storage longer than 30 days:

n Store the battery pack where the temperature is below

80°F.

n Store battery packs in a “discharged” condition.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

To preserve natural resources, please
re cycle or disp ose of batte ries
properly.

This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal laws
may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash.

Consult your local waste authority for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal options.

WARNING:

Up on re mov al, co ver the batt ery pack’s term i­nals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not at­tempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or
remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium
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.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

18 VOLT CORDLESS WORKLIGHT

P700

• SERVICE

Now that you have purchased your worklight, should a need ever exist for repair parts or
service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide
all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi
Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a
complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.

The model number of this worklight will be found on a plate attached to the base of the
worklight. Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided
below.

• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

When ordering repair parts, always give the following information:

• MODEL NUMBER

• SERIAL NUMBER

RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625

Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207

Phone [phone]

P700

www.ryobitools.com

983000-509

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