OPERATOR'S MANUAL
18 V LED HYBRID LIGHT
R8691
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury.
WARNING
When using electric appliances, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
Read all the instructions before using the appliance.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when
an appliance is used near children.
Do not use outdoors.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not put LED hybrid light
or charger in water or other liquid. Do not place or store appliance
where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
Use only recommended battery pack. Any attempt to use another
battery pack will cause damage to your LED hybrid light and could
possibly explode, cause a fire, or personal injury.
For use with 18V nickel-cadmium and 18V lithium-ion battery
packs, see tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation
supplement 988000-302.
Remove battery pack from LED hybrid light before performing any
routine maintenance or cleaning.
Do not disassemble the LED hybrid light. The LED light cannot be
replaced.
Do not place LED hybrid light 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.
Do not operate LED hybrid light or charger near flammable liquids
or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Internal sparks may ignite
fumes.
Do not store your LED hybrid light 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 LED hybrid light. 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.
If wrapped or in contact with fabrics, the LED hybrid light 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.
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 LED hybrid light 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.
LED HYBRID LIGHT USE AND CARE
This product is for household use only.
Store LED hybrid light out of the reach of children and other
untrained persons. Worklights are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
Do not use or permit use of LED hybrid light in bed or sleeping
bags. This worklight lens can melt fabric and a burn injury could result.
SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY LED HYBRID LIGHT
Always remove battery pack before storing the device.
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage
may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immedi-
ately 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.
Batteries 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 crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery
pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow.
A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a
dropped or damaged battery immediately. Use of a damaged battery
pack can result in serious personal injury.
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.
SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the
levels of risk associated with the product.
SYMBOL
SIGNAL
MEANING
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation,
DANGER:
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
WARNING:
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
CAUTION:
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a
CAUTION:
situation that may result in property damage.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please
study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these
symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL
NAME
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Indicates a potential personal injury
Safety Alert
hazard.
Read The
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
Operator's
read and understand operator's
Manual
manual before using this product.
Do not expose battery or internal
Wet Conditions
flashlight components to rain or
Alert
water.
This product uses lithium-ion (Li-
ion) batteries. Local, state or fed-
eral laws may prohibit disposal of
Recycle
batteries in ordinary trash. Con-
Symbols
sult your local waste authority for
Li - Ion
information
regarding
available
recycling and/or disposal options.
V
Volt
Voltage
min
Minutes
Time
Direct Current
Type or a characteristic of current
OPERATION
See Figures 1 - 4.
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product
until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged
or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not direct the light beam at persons or animals and do not
stare into the light beam yourself (not even from a distance). Star-
ing into the light beam may result in serious injury or vision loss.
WARNING
When hanging the hybrid light by its retractable handle, always
be sure it is securely in place to prevent the light from falling.
Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury or damage
to the light if the light falls.
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Wipe the battery pack, worklight, and charger with a clean dry cloth
periodically to remove any dust or debris.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR
RECYCLING
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. Lithium-ion
and 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.
WARRANTY
RIDGID® HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR
LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY
Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service.
Limited to RIDGID
hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04
®
and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc.
The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications
should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand
Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll free) 1-866-
539-1710.
90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY
During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatisfied
with the performance of this RIDGID
Hand Held and Stationary Power
®
Tool for any reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it was
purchased for a full refund or exchange. To receive a replacement tool you
must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged
with the original product. The replacement tool will be covered by the
limited warranty for the balance of the 3 YEAR service warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE
WARRANTY
This warranty on RIDGID
Hand Held and Stationary Power Tools covers
®
all defects in workmanship or materials and normal wear items such
as brushes, chucks, motors, switches, cords, gears and even cordless
batteries in this RIDGID
tool for three years following the purchase date
®
of the tool. Warranties for other RIDGID
products may vary.
®
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
To obtain service for this RIDGID
tool you must return it; freight prepaid,
®
or take it in to an authorized service center for RIDGID
branded hand held
®
and stationary power tools. You may obtain the location of the authorized
service center nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by
logging on to the RIDGID
website at www.ridgid.com. When requesting
®
warranty service, you must present the original dated sales receipt. The
authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship, and either
repair or replace any part covered under the warranty, at our option, at
no charge to you.
WHAT IS 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 defect resulting from
misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than an
authorized service center for RIDGID
branded hand held and stationary
®
power tools. Consumable accessories provided with the tool such as, but
not limited to, blades, bits and sand paper are not covered.
RIDGID, INC. AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. MAKE 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
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties, including
warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any implied warranties, including warranties
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, that cannot be
disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from the date
of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. and RIDGID, Inc. are not
responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/
or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations 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.
Fig. 1
C
D
B
A
A - Retractable handle (poignée rétractable, mango retráctil)
B - Flood light (lumière d'inondation, luz de inundación)
C - On/off switch (interrupteur marche/arrêt, interruptor de encendido/apagado)
Fig. 2
A
B
C
D
A - To install the battery pack: align raised ribs with groove inside worklight base;
slide together until latches click. (Pour installer la batterie : aligner les tas-
seaux avec la rainure dans la base de la lampe de travail. les glisser l'un dans
l'autre jusqu'à ce que les loquets s'enclenchent. Para instalar el paquete de
baterías: alinee las costillas realzadas con la ranura que se encuentra dentro
de la base de la lámpara de trabajo. luego deslícelas hasta que los pestillos se
traben.)
B - Raised ribs (épaulements surélevés, costillas realzadas)
C - Latches (loquets, pestillos)
D - Slide (glisser, deslice)
Fig. 3
A
A - Press on/off button to turn light on or off (appuyer sur l'interrupter « on/off »
(marche/arrêt) pour allumer et éteindre la lumière, presione el interruptor de
encendido/apagado para encender y apagar la luz)
F
E
D - Mode selection dial (cadran de sélection du mode, disco de selección de
modo)
E - Rotating head (tête pivotante, cabeza giratoria)
F - Spot
beam
(faisceau
étroit,
rayo
de
luz
concentrado)
Fig. 4
B
C
A
D
E
A - Mode selection dial (cadran de sélection du mode, disco de selección de
modo)
B - Flood light mode (mode lumière d'inondation, modo de luz de inundación)
C - Spot beam mode (mode faisceau étroit, modo de rayo de luz concentrado)
D - The mode selection dial will rotate 270 ° in either direction (Le cadran de
sélection du mode tourne de 270 degrés dans les deux sens, El disco de
selección de modo se giran 270 grados en cualquier dirección)
E - Rotate dial to change light mode. (Tourner le cadran pour modifier mode
d'éclairage. Gire el cuadrante para cambiar modo de luz.)
One World Technologies, Inc.
P.O. Box 35, Hwy. 8
Pickens, SC 29671
988000-282
9-20-10 (REV:01)
