Ryobi Work Light FL1400 Operators Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
14.4 VOLT WORKLIGHT
FL1400
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SOLD SEPARATELY
Your worklight has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard 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 your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
 Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
 General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
 Safety Rules for Charger ................................................................................................................................................. 4
 Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
 Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
 Parts Ordering/Service ..................................................................................................................................... Back Page
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.
WARRANTY
RYOBI® POWER TOOL - LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY AND 30 DAY EXCHANGE POLICY
One World Technologies, Inc., warrants its RYOBI® power tools with the following conditions:
30-DAY EXCHANGE POLICY: During the first 30 days after date of purchase, you may either request service under this
warranty or you may exchange any RYOBI® power tool which does not work properly due to defective workmanship or
materials by returning the power tool to the dealer from which it was purchased. To receive a replacement power tool
or requested warranty service, you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the
original product. The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period
from the date of the original purchase.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI® power
tool for a period of two years from the date of purchase. With the exception of batteries, power tool accessories are
warranted for ninety (90) days. Batteries are warranted for two years.
HOW TO GET SERVICE: Just return the power tool, properly packaged and postage prepaid, to an Authorized Service
Center. You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One
World Technologies, Inc., P.O. Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207, by calling 1-800-525-2579 or by logging on to
www.ryobitools.com. When you request warranty service, you must also present proof of purchase documentation, which
includes the date of purchase (for example, a bill of sale). We will repair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace
any defective part, at our option. We will do so without any charge to you. We will complete the work in a reasonable time,
but, in any case, within ninety (90) days or less.
WHAT’S 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 defects resulting
from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or repairs by other than Authorized Service Centers. One World
Technologies, Inc. makes no warranties, representations or promises as to the quality or performance of its power tools
other than those specifically stated in this warranty.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS: 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, 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.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 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.
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
 Use only recommended battery pack and charger. Any
attempt to use another battery pack will cause damage
to your worklight and could possibly explode, cause a
fire, or personal injury.
 Keep light dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong
solvent to clean the worklight.
 Don’t expose worklight to rain. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock or
malfunction.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better
control of the worklight in unexpected situations. Do not
use on a ladder or unstable support.
 Use battery only with charger listed.
WORKLIGHT USE AND CARE
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
 Know your worklight. Read operator’s manual carefully.
Learn its applications and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this light.
 Store worklight out of the reach of children and other
untrained persons. Worklights are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
 Let worklight cool for several minutes after use before
changing the 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.
MODEL
FL1400
BATTERY PACK
CHARGER
130281002
140309002
or 130224010
or 1412001
 Remove battery pack from worklight before replacing
bulb or performing any routine maintenance or
cleaning.
 Do not disassemble the worklight.
 Do not place worklight or battery pack near fire or
heat. They may explode. Also, do not dispose of a worn
out battery pack by incinerating. Do not incinerate the
battery, even if it is severely damaged or completely worn
out. The battery may explode in fire.
SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY WORKLIGHTS
 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.
 Do not operate worklight or charger near flammable
liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.
Internal sparks may ignite fumes.
 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.
 Do not store your worklight in a damp or wet location.
Do not store in locations where the temperature is less
than 50°F or more than 100°F. Do not store in outside
sheds or in vehicles.
 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.
 Never use a battery pack that has been damaged
or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery pack is
subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a damaged
battery pack immediately. Failure to heed this warning
can result in serious personal injury.
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
 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.
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
 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:
 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.
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
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.
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
 Use only the charger recommended for use with your
worklight. Use of another charger could cause batteries
to explode, causing possible serious injury.
 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.
Cord Length (Feet)
25'
50'
100'
Cord Size (AWG)
16
16
16
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
 Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp
conditions. Water entering charger will increase the risk
of electric shock.
 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.
 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 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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 worklight.
If you loan someone this worklight, loan them these
instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.
 Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage
to housing or internal parts.
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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
Voltage
A
Amperes
Current
min
Minutes
Time
Alternating Current
Type of current
Direct Current
Type or a characteristic of current
No Load Speed
Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction
Double-insulated construction
Per Minute
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Wet Conditions Alert
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s
manual before using this product.
Safety Alert
Precautions that involve your safety.
Hot Surfaces
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot
surface.
no
.../min
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.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
WARNING: 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.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely
the Operator’s Manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the Operator’s Manual, do not use
this product. Call Customer Service for assistance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATION
WARNING:
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.
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY
180° ROTATING
HEAD
CHARGER
SWITCH
TRIGGER
BATTERY
PACK
RED LED
YELLOW
LED
GREEN
LED
Fig. 3
Fig. 1
BULB REPLACEMENT
Always ask for replacement bulb number 981128003.
TO
REMOVE
BULB
STORAGE
AREA
TO
REATTACH
ALIGN RAISED RIB ON
BATTERY PACK WITH
GROOVE IN BATTERY PORT
TO REMOVE COOLED BULB:
PULL OUTWARD
TO INSTALL NEW BULB:
PUSH IN LIGHTLY
DEPRESS BOTH
LATCHES TO
RELEASE
ALWAYS REMOVE BATTERY
PACK BEFORE CHANGING BULB
BATTERY
PACK
Fig. 4
Fig. 2
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OPERATION
 Normally the red LED on charger will come on. This
indicates the charger is in fast charging mode.
 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.
NOTE: The green LED will remain on until the
battery pack is removed from the charger or charger is
disconnected from the power supply.
 If both yellow and green LEDs come on, this indicates 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 battery pack that should be
replaced.
 After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging time
is required to fully recharge battery pack.
 The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
 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.
 When batteries become fully charged, unplug the
charger from power supply and remove the battery
pack.
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in the worklight, be sure
raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of
the worklight and latches into place properly. Improper
installation of the battery pack can cause damage to
internal components.
LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER
LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF
CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:
 Red LED on = Fast charging mode.
 Green LED on = Fully charged and in maintenance charge
mode.
 Green LED on = When battery pack is inserted into
charger, indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack
is out of normal temperature range.
 Yellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or
defective battery pack.
 No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.
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 THE BATTERY PACK
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
The battery packs for this tool have been 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.
When using the tool 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 Authorized Service Center for
checking or replacing.
NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of the
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 Authorized Service Center for electrical check.
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 Authorized Service Center for
electrical check.
 Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.
 Make sure the power supply is normal household
voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
 Connect the charger to the power supply.
 Place the battery pack in the charger aligning raised rib
on the battery pack with the groove in the charger. See
Figure 2.
 Press down on the battery pack to be sure contacts on
the battery pack engage properly with contacts in the
charger.
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MAINTENANCE
BATTERIES
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING
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:
To preserve natural resources, please
re c yc l e or di spose of ba tte ri e s
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.
 Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully
charged and ready for use.
WARNING:
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. 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.
For battery storage longer than 30 days:
 Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
80°F.
 Store battery packs in a “discharged” condition.
If any parts are damaged or missing, call Customer Service at 1-800-525-2579.
The model number of this product will be found on a plate attached to the base.
Always mention the model number when communicating with us regarding this product.
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207
Phone 1-800-525-2579
www.ryobitools.com
983000-696
12-20-05 (REV:00)
Ryobi® is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license.
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