temperatures above 140°F (60°C) can perma-
nently reduce the capacity of a battery pack.
Battery Transport
RIDGID lithium-ion batteries have success-
fully passed testing according to UN Document
ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev/3 Part III, subsection
38.3 and are packaged in a manner to pre-
vent short circuits and other damage that could
lead to failure. Lithium batteries may be a regu-
lated hazardous material depending on mode of
transportation. Consult the code of Federal
Regulations.
Damaged or defective batteries must not be
transported by air.
Service And Repair
WARNING
Improper service or repair can make
machine unsafe to operate.
There are no user-serviceable parts for the
charger or battery packs. Do not attempt to
open charger or battery packs, charge individ-
ual battery cells, or clean internal compo-
nents.
For information on your nearest RIDGID In -
dependent Service Center or any service or
repair questions:
• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit RIDGID.com or RIDGID.eu to find your
local RIDGID contact point.
• Contact Ridge Tool Technical Service Depart-
ment at rtctechservices@emerson.com, or in
the U.S. and Canada call (800) 519-3456.
disposal
The batteries are Li-ion type and
should be recycled.
Parts of the unit contain valuable
ma terials and can be recycled.
Li-Ion
There are companies that specialize in recy-
cling that may be found locally. Dispose of
the components in compliance with all applica-
ble regulations. Contact your local waste man-
agement authority for more information.
For EC Countries: Do not dis-
pose of electrical equipment with
household waste!
According to the European Guide -
line 2012/ 19/ EU for Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equip ment and its
RBC-121 Battery Charger
implemen tation into national legislation, electri-
cal equipment that is no long er usable must be
collected separately and disposed of in an en-
vironmentally correct manner.
Battery Disposal
For USA and Canada: The RBRC™
(Re charge able Battery Recycling
Corporation) Seal on the battery
packs means that RIDGID has al-
ready paid the cost of recycling the lithium-
ion battery packs once they have reached the
end of their useful life.
RBRC™, RIDGID
®
, and other battery suppli-
ers have de veloped programs in the USA and
Canada to collect and recycle rechargeable
batteries. Normal and rechargeable batteries
contain materials that should not be directly
disposed of in nature, and contain valuable
materials that can be recycled. Help to protect
the environment and conserve natural re-
sources by returning your used batteries to
your local retailer or an authorized RIDGID
service center for recycling. Your local recycling
center can also provide you with additional
drop off locations.
RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Re -
chargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
For EC countries: Defective or used battery
packs/batteries must be recycled according to
the guideline 2012/19/EU.
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