Installing/Removing Battery Pack; Adjustable Head - RIDGID R8698 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION

INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK

See Figure 1, page 9
 Tilt the unit or rotate the adjustable head forward as
needed to gain access to the battery port.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before
beginning operation.
 Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack or unplug extension
cord from your product when you are assembling
parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not
in use. Removing battery pack or unplugging ex-
tension cord will prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING POWER CORD
See Figure 2, page 9.
WARNING:
Do not route cord under carpets, rugs, runners,
furniture, or appliances and always route cord
away from traffic areas to prevent a tripping hazard.
 Insert the female end of the power cord into the product
as shown.
 Connect the male end of the power cord to the power
source. Make sure the power cord is seated securely
before beginning operation.
 To remove the power cord, disconnect the cord from the
power source and then from the rear of the light.
POWER BUTTON (HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW/OFF)
See Figure 3, page 9.
The work light will be in the OFF position until the power
button is pressed.
 Connect the product to the battery pack.
 Press and release the button to cycle between HIGH,
MEDIUM, LOW, and OFF.
 Press and hold the button for two seconds while ON (in
any mode) and the light will shut off.
 Press and hold the button for two seconds while OFF
allows the light to go into low mode
NOTE: This light is equipped with a low voltage indicator.
If the light flashes 3 times while a battery pack is installed,
this indicates a low charge condition. Install a charged
battery pack and resume operation.
OPERATING THE PANEL LIGHT
See Figures 3 - 4, pages 9 - 10.
WARNING:
Hybrid tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, unit should always be in the OFF sta-
tus, with the battery pack removed and power
cord disconnected, when not in use. Do not leave
light on while unattended. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious personal injury.
 Install battery pack or connect product to an AC power
supply.
 Press and release the button to cycle between HIGH,
MEDIUM, LOW, and OFF.
 Place the light's adjustable panels in the positions
needed to direct light as desired.
WARNING:
Keep panel light away from combustible materials.
If wrapped or in contact with fabrics, the panel
light lens can produce sufficient heat to melt some
fabrics. To avoid serious personal injury, never
allow the panel light lens to come in contact with
anything.

ADJUSTABLE HEAD

See Figure 5, page 10.
CAUTION:
Do not place hands or fingers between adjustable
head and frame when positioning panel light to
avoid pinching your fingers or hands.
In addition to adjusting the individual LED panels of the
light, the adjustable head can also be set in a variety of
positions. To adjust positions:
 Loosen the lock knob.
 Adjust head to desired position.
 Tighten knob to secure.
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