OPERATOR’S MANUAL
18 VOLT DUAL PORT CHARGER
P120
BATTERIES
SOLD SEPARATELY
Your battery charger has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s 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 buying a Ryobi product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
�n Safety Rules for Charger ................................................................................................................................................. 3
�n Features........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
�n Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
�n Operation...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
�n Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
�n Parts Ordering / Service .................................................................................................................................................. 8
INTRODUCTION
This charger 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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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
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:
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the
same number, size and shape as those of
plug on charger.
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.
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:
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.
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 Use charger only with recommended battery packs.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these
instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.
n Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent
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.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Charger Voltage......................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DC
Charger Input ....................................................................................................................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only
Charge Rate ..................................................................................................................................................................1 hour
Cord Length ......................................................................................................................................................................6 ft.
EVALUATING
(YELLOW / GREEN LED)
DUAL-PORT
CHARGER
FULLY CHARGED
(GREEN LED)
QUICK CHARGE
(RED LED)
CORD WRAP
3 INCHES
(76.2 mm)
Fig. 1
KNOW YOUR CHARGER
CORD WRAP
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
The power cord wraps neatly around the bottom of the
charger for convenience in storage and transportation.
“KEY HOLE” HANGING
THERMAL PROTECTION
The charger has a “key hole” hanging feature for convenient,
space-saving storage. Screws should be installed so the
center distances are 3 inches (76.2 mm) apart.
Your dual-port charger has a thermal protection system that
prevents charging batteries that are too hot, which could
cause damage to the battery and a loss of run-time.
LED DISPLAY
The LED lights located next to each battery port indicate the
charge status of each battery.
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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
WARNING:
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious personal injury.
n Carefully remove the charger and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
n Inspect the charger carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
n Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
PACKING LIST
Dual-Port Charger
Operator’s Manual
Warranty Registration Card
OPERATION
WARNING:
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.
Do not allow familiarity with tools 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
shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in
possible serious injury.
LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER
LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF
CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK:
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
n Red LED on = Quick charge 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 = Evaluating, possible
deeply discharged or defective battery pack.
n No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the following purposes:
n Charging compatible Ryobi 18 volt battery packs
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OPERATION
THE FOLLOWING BATTERY PACKS MAY BE
USED WITH THE P120 DUAL-PORT CHARGER:
130227001, 130227002, 130224028, 130241001,
130237001, 130256001, 130255004, 130224007,
130233003.
EVALUATING
(YELLOW / GREEN LED)
FULLY
CHARGED
(GREEN LED)
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Battery packs, sold separately, 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: 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 the charger provided.
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 2.
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.
NOTE: The green 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 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 and should be
replaced.
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.
BATTERY SHOWN CHARGING
(BATTERY SOLD SEPARATELY)
QUICK CHARGE
(RED LED)
Fig. 2
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 a 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 Ryobi Authorized Service Center
for checking or replacing.
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 Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical
check.
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MAINTENANCE
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.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
WARNING:
n Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully
charged and ready for use.
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.
For battery storage longer than 30 days:
n Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
80°F.
WARNING:
n Store battery packs in a “discharged” condition.
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing
any maintenance.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal laws
may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash.
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.
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal options.
WARNING:
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.
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.
BATTERIES
The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickelcadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from
each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
18 VOLT DUAL PORT CHARGER
P120
• SERVICE
Now that you have purchased your tool, 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 tool will be found on a plate attached to the bottom of the
charger housing.
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
P120
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
983000-566
9-04
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