OPERATOR’S MANUAL
24 VOLT LITHIUM-ION
BATTERY CHARGER
140315001
(R85009)
BATTERIES SOLD
SEPARATELY
NEW BATTERY PACKS MUST BE
CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE
Your charger 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.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. 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
Wet Conditions Alert
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual
before using this product.
Read The Operator’s Manual
Eye Protection
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, as
necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.
Safety Alert
Precautions that involve your safety.
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Charger Voltage......................................................................................................................................................24 Volt DC
Charger Input .......................................................................................................................................120 V, 60 Hz, AC only
Charge Rate ..................................................................................................................................................................1 hour
4-1/8 in.
“KEY HOLE”
HANGER
CHARGER
Fig. 1
KNOW YOUR CHARGER
KEY HOLE HANGER
The charger has a key hole hanging feature for convenient,
space saving storage. Screws should be installed so that
the center distance is 4-1/8 in.
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
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OPERATION
CHARGE
LEVEL INDICATOR
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purpose:
Charging 24 Volt RIDGID lithium-ion batteries
24vXLi
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.
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CAUTION:
Charge in a well ventilated area. Do not block
charger vents. Keep them clear to allow proper
ventilation.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
NOTE: New 24 Volt lithium-ion battery packs will not
work without first being charged. Before first time use,
charge the battery pack to activate it.
It is not necessary to drain the battery pack completely
before recharging. Lithium-ion battery packs have no
“memory” and can be recharged at any time. It is therefore
possible to charge the battery pack before extended usage
even if the battery pack is not completely drained of charge.
Use the charge level indicator to determine the amount of
charge in the battery pack.
Fig. 2
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
If the battery pack is above normal temperature range, the
red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off.
When the battery pack cools down to approximately 150°F
(65°C), the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode.
Lithium-ion batteries deliver fade free power for their entire
run time. 24 Volt lithium-ion tools will not gradually lose
power due to decreasing battery charge. Instead, power
from the battery pack will drop from full to zero once the
full charge has been drained from the battery. Once this
happens, your tool’s power drops from full to zero, and
recharging the battery is required.
NOTE: Refer to CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK for
normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge
the battery pack under normal circumstances, return both
the battery pack and charger to your nearest repair center
for electrical check. For the location of your nearest repair
center, please call 1-866-539-1710.
TO CHARGE
A fully discharged battery pack with a temperature between
32°F (0°C) and 150°F (65°C) will charge in about an hour.
Charge the 24 Volt lithium-ion battery pack only with the
charger provided.
CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK
If the battery pack is below normal temperature range, the
red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off.
When the battery warms to a temperature of more than 14°F
(-10°C), the charger will automatically begin charging.
Connect the charger to a power supply.
NOTE:iIf needed, the charger can operate with most
generators and inverters rated at 300 Watts or higher.
Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the
raised ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the
charger, then slide the battery pack onto the charger.
See Figure 2.
Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.
After charging is complete, the continuous green light
will come on and the charge level indicator lights on the
battery will go off.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
The lithium-ion battery pack can be used in temperatures
down to -4°F (-20°C). When the battery pack is very cold, it
may “buzz” for the first minute of use to warm itself up. Put
the battery pack on a tool and use the tool in a light duty
application. After about a minute, the pack will have warmed
itself up and begin operating normally.
The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged if left
on the charger.
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OPERATION
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER
See Figure 3.
LED
INDICATOR
BATTERY
PACK
RED
LED
GREEN
LED
ACTION
Charging
Fast charging
OFF
Charges in 1 hour
ON
Charger pre-charges battery until
normal voltage is reached, then
begins fast charge mode. May take
longer than 1 hour to fully charge
Charging
OFF
Deeply Discharged
ON
Maintenance
charging
Fast charging is complete
Charger maintains charge mode
Full
OFF
ON
When battery pack reaches cooled
temperature, charger begins fast
charge mode
Flashing
OFF
Evaluate
Hot battery pack
When battery pack reaches warmed
temperature, charger begins fast
charge mode
Evaluate
Defective
Cold battery pack
Defective
Flashing
Flashing
OFF
Flashing
Battery pack or charger is defective
• If defective, try to repeat the conditions a second time by removing and reinstalling the battery
pack. If the LED status repeats a second time, try charging a different battery.
• If a different battery charges normally, dispose of the defective pack (see Maintenance section).
• If a different battery also indicates “Defective,” the charger may be defective.
RED LED
FULL
CAPACITY
3/4
CAPACITY
GREEN LED
CHARGING
INDICATOR
1/2
CAPACITY
24vXL
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FULL
INDICATOR
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CHARGE
LEVEL
INDICATOR
BUTTON
EVALUATE
INDICATOR
1/4
CAPACITY
CHARGE
LEVEL INDICATOR
DEFECTIVE
INDICATOR
Fig. 4
CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR
See Figure 4.
The charge level indicator shows that the battery is charged
at 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, or full capacity. To display the amount of
charge left in the battery, press and hold the charge level
indicator button.
Fig. 3
NOTE: When the battery pack contains less than 10%
charge, the 1/4 charge level indicator will flash.
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MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical RIDGID
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
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:
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.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields during power tool operation or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
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 RIDGID authorized service center.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or
performing any maintenance.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
BATTERIES
The battery pack for this tool is equipped with lithium-ion
rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging
will depend on the type of work you are doing.
FOR RECYCLING
To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of batteries
properly.
The batteries in this tool 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.
This product contains lithium-ion
batteries. Local, state or federal laws
may prohibit disposal of lithium-ion
Li - Ion
batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal options.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully
WARNING:
charged and ready for use.
Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals
with heavy-duty 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.
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 nor-
mal.
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WARRANTY
RIDGID® HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL
3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY
Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting
warranty service.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at
retail and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers
defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any
malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse,
neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than
an authorized service center for RIDGID® branded hand
held and stationary power tools. Consumable accessories
provided with the tool such as, but not limited to, blades,
bits and sand paper are not covered.
Limited to RIDGID® hand held and stationary power tools
purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured
by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed
from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be
directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand
Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll
free) 1-866-539-1710.
90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY
During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are
dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID® Hand Held
and Stationary Power Tool for any reason you may return
the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full
refund or exchange. To receive a replacement tool you must
present proof of purchase and return all original equipment
packaged with the original product. The replacement tool
will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of
the 3 YEAR service warranty period.
RIDGID, INC. AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
MAKE NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR
PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE
OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFI-
CALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied
warranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed.
Any implied warranties, including warranties of merchant-
ability or fitness for a particular purpose, that cannot be
disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from the
date of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. and RIDGID,
Inc. are not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations 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.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR
LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY
This warranty on RIDGID® Hand Held and Stationary Power
Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and
normal wear items such as brushes, chucks, motors, switch-
es, cords, gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID®
tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool.
Warranties for other RIDGID® products may vary.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
To obtain service for this RIDGID® tool you must return it;
freight prepaid, or take it in to an authorized service center
for RIDGID® branded hand held and stationary power tools.
You may obtain the location of the authorized service cen-
ter nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by
logging on to the RIDGID® website at www.ridgid.com.
When requesting warranty service, you must present the
original dated sales receipt. The authorized service center will
repair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace
any part covered under the warranty, at our option, at no
charge to you.
One World Technologies, Inc.
Hwy. 8
Pickens, SC 29671
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
24 VOLT LITHIUM-ION
BATTERY CHARGER
140315001
(R85009)
Customer Service Information:
For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be
sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of
the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us
The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the bottom of the
charger. Please record the serial number in the space provided below. When order-
ing repair parts, always give the following information:
140315001 (R85009)
Model No.
Serial No.
983000-945
03-06-06 (REV:00)
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