RBC-121 Battery Charger
Safety Symbols
In this operator's manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safe-
ty information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
dANGeR
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
CAuTIoN
NOTI E
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator's manual carefully
before using the equipment to reduce the risk of injury.
The operator's manual contains important information
on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side
shields or goggles while using this equipment to reduce
the risk of injury.
This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock.
This symbol means do not expose the charger to water or
rain to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
This symbol means do not expose the battery to water or
rain to reduce the risk of electrical shock
This symbol means do not burn the battery or expose to
high temperatures to reduce the risk of fire or explosion.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
battery charger or batteries to reduce the risk of
electrical shock, fire, explosion or serious person-
al injury.
SAVe ALL WARNINGS ANd INSTRuCTIoNS
FoR FuTuRe ReFeReNCe!
• Use appropriate Charger and Battery combinations.
See chargers and batteries listed in the Optional Equip -
ment section for use together. Using chargers and bat-
teries that are not rated for use together can cause the
battery to burst, fire or personal injury.
• Do not use charger or battery if either has been
dropped, modified or damaged in any way. Modified
or damaged charger or battery increases the risk of
electrical shock.
• Do not open or disassemble the charger or battery.
2
This symbol means the battery temperature should not
exceed 60° C (140° F) to reduce the risk of fire or explo-
sion.
This symbol indicates that RIDGID RBC-120 series bat-
tery chargers (such as the RIDGID RBC-121) should be
RBC-120
used to charge this battery.
SERIES
This symbol indicates that RIDGID RB-1200 series bat-
teries (such as the RIDGID RB-1225 and RB-1250)
RB-1200
can be charged with this battery charger.
SERIES
This symbol indicates that the product is For Indoor
Use Only.
This symbol indicates that the product is Class II equip-
ment.
This symbol means read operator's manual.
There are no user serviceable parts. Have repairs
performed only at authorized locations. Opening or
disassembling the charger or batteries may cause
electrical shock or personal injury.
• Do not probe charger or battery terminals with con-
ductive objects. Shorting of terminals may cause
sparks, burns or electrical shock.
• Do not expose charger or battery to damp or wet
conditions, such as rain. Make sure hands are dry
when handling. Moisture increases the risk of elec-
trical shock.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
or store the battery pack outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging or stor-
ing improperly or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk of
battery leakage, electrical shock or fire.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, senso-
ry or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-