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RC18180
 ■ Use only an extension cable that is approved and in
IMPORTANT! good condition.
The product is not intended to be used or cleaned by ■ Do not charge battery packs that show signs of leaks.
persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental Dispose of them properly.
capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless ■ Never charge a damaged battery pack. Replace
they have been given instructions concerning the safe damaged battery packs immediately.
use of the product by a person legally responsible for their ■ Before every use, examine the supply cord for damage.
safety. They should be supervised while using the product. If there are signs of damage, it must be replaced by a
qualified person at an authorised service centre to avoid
Children shall not use, clean, or play with the product, a hazard.
which when not in use, should be secured out of their
reach.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual
before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product. To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product
Subject to technical modifications. damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool,
battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside
them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater,
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing
priority in the design of your battery charger. products, etc., can cause a short circuit.

INTENDED USE WALL MOUNTING

The charger is intended only to charge the compatible ■ Carefully select a stable wall for mounting the charger.
battery packs listed in this manual. Make sure that there is no hindrance to mounting work
Via USB connection, the product can charge USB devices. or operation. The maximum gross weight of the charger
The product is only for indoor use, in dry conditions. is approximately 2.7 kg, provide sufficient reinforcement
The product is not intended to charge any other type of for the wall if necessary.
battery or be used as a power supply. It should never be ■ Mount the charger in a vertical orientation only. Install
used in explosive or flammable environments. two screws on the wall to mount the charger. Otherwise,
Do not use the product for any other purpose. the charger may fall and cause serious injury.
■ Check the tightness of the screws on a regular basis.
CHARGER SAFETY WARNINGS Make sure that the head of the screws fit properly in
the wall mounting holes to hold the charger firmly in
■ Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result in place. Otherwise, the charger may fall because of loose
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. screws.
■ Do not recharge primary cells (non-rechargeable).
■ The product must not be damp and should never be OPERATION
used in a damp environment.
■ The product is for indoor use only. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
■ Do not cover any ventilation slots, and provide adequate ■ Battery packs are shipped in a low charge condition.
ventilation during operation. Therefore, you should charge them before first use.
■ Mains voltage must correspond with the voltage If the charger does not charge the battery pack under
specifications on the product.
normal circumstances, bring both the battery pack and
■ Before using the product, check that the charger
enclosure, cable, and plug are not damaged. If damage charger to an authorised service centre.
is found, do not use the product and bring it to an ■ Make sure that the power supply is normal household
authorised service centre for repair. voltage, 220–240V, 50 Hz, AC only.
■ Do not use the product if it has suffered any heavy shock ■ Make sure that the battery pack latch clicks into place
or jolting, or if it is damaged in any other way.
and that the battery pack is secured in the charger
■ When charging, do not expose the product to sunlight
or other heat source. The recommended temperature before charging.
range at charging vicinity is 10° to 25°C. NOTE: The charging times listed on the compatible battery
■ Due to the heat generated during charging, do not use packs table can vary depending on the type of the battery
the product on a combustible surface. pack used. (e.g., RB18L40, RB1840X, RB1840T)
■ Do not use the product near flammable materials, NOTE: When the battery becomes fully charged, the green
such as cloth, packaging materials, paint, spray paint
or aerosols, lubricants, thinners, petrol containers, gas LED remains on. It is normal for the battery pack to become
containers, or gas appliances. slightly warm to touch while charging.
■ Never modify, disassemble, or attempt to repair the NOTE: When charging, the charger and battery pack should
product yourself. be placed in a location where the temperature is more than
■ Do not allow the charger or battery packs to become 10°C but less than 25°C.
contaminated with any material that could be conductive,
such as metallic particles from grinding, cutting, or CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK
machining processes.
1. Insert the battery pack into the charging port. Make sure
■ Protect the battery contact terminals from metallic
objects to avoid a short circuit, which can cause fire or that the battery pack latch clicks into place.
explosion. 2. Connect the product to a power supply.
■ Unplug the product from the power socket when it is not 3. Disconnect the product from the power supply when the
in use or when cleaning it. battery pack becomes fully charged.

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4. Press the battery pack latches to unlock the battery pack
from the product. Do not dispose of waste electrical and
5. Remove the battery pack from the product. electronic equipment as unsorted municipal
waste. Waste electrical and electronic
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK equipment must be collected separately.
When using a tool continuously, the cells in the battery pack Waste light sources have to be removed
become hot. A hot battery pack should be allowed to cool from the equipment. Check with your local
down for approximately 30 minutes before recharging. authority or retailer for recycling advice
and collection point. According to local
MAINTENANCE regulations, retailers may have an obligation
to take back waste electrical and electronic
■ When not using or when cleaning the product, disconnect equipment free of charge. Your contribution
it from the power supply and remove the battery pack. to the reuse and recycling of waste electrical
■ Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most and electronic equipment helps to reduce
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial the demand of raw materials. Waste
solvents. Use clean cloth or soft brush to remove dirt electrical and electronic equipment contain
and dust. valuable and recyclable materials, which
■ Do not, at any time, let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- can adversely impact the environment and
based products, and penetrating oils come in contact the human health if not disposed of in an
with plastic parts. These products contain chemicals that environmentally compatible manner. Delete
can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic. personal data from waste equipment, if any.
■ Hazardous voltages are present within the product; do
not disassemble.

CLEANING THE CHARGER

■ Unplug the charger power cord from the power supply
before cleaning to prevent serious personal injury.
■ Clean the charger surface (except labels) using a damp
cloth with a mild detergent.
■ Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing.
They can be damaged by certain aromatic oils, such as
pine and lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene.
■ Moisture can cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any
moisture with a soft dry cloth.

STORAGE
■ Store the product in a cool dry place between 10°C and
38°C.

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

V Volts
Direct current
Alternating current
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product
meets applicable regulatory requirements.

Class II equipment

Please read the instructions carefully before

starting the product.

For indoor use only.

Time-lag fuse 5A

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COMPATIBLE BATTERY PACKS

Number of Cell for

Battery Pack Voltage Charger Input Battery type Battery Capacity
Battery
RB18L15 1.5 Ah 5
RB18L15A 1.5 Ah 5
RB18L15B 1.5 Ah 5
RB1815C 1.5 Ah 5
RB18L20 2.0 Ah 5
RB18L20A 2.0 Ah 5
RB1820C 2.0 Ah 5
RB18L25 2.5 Ah 5
RB18L25A 220 - 240V 2.5 Ah 5
18 V Lithium-Ion
RB1825C 50 Hz 2.5 Ah 5
RB18L40 4.0 Ah 10
RB18L40A 4.0 Ah 10
RB1840C 4.0 Ah 10
RB18L50 5.0 Ah 10
RB18L50A 5.0 Ah 10
RB1850C 5.0 Ah 10
RB1860X 6.0 Ah 10
RB18L90A 9.0 Ah 15

CHARGER LED FUNCTIONS

Battery pack
LED indicator Red LED Green LED Action
status

When battery pack reaches cooled temperature,

Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing OFF
charger begins fast charge mode.

When battery pack reaches warmed

Evaluate Cold battery pack Flashing OFF
temperature, charger begins fast charge mode.

Defective Defective Flashing Flashing Battery pack or charger is defective.

• If defective, try to repeat the conditions a second time by removing and reinstalling the battery pack. If the
LED status repeats a second time, try charging a different battery.
• If a different battery charges normally, dispose of the defective pack (see Maintenance section).
• If a different battery also indicates “Defective,” the charger may be defective.

Charging Fast charging OFF Flashing Battery pack is being charged.

Charging Taper charging OFF Fading Battery pack is being charged at lower rate.

Full Fully charged OFF ON Charging is complete.

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Battery port

USB charging port

114 mm
Wall mounting holes

Operator’s manual

Battery pack

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Charger

Model RC18180

Charger

Input 220 - 240V 50 Hz

Output 18 V

Input power 230 W

Charger output current 8A

Weight - excluding battery pack 1.2 kg

USB charging

Output voltage 5V

2.0 A(USB-A)
Maximum output current
3.0 A(USB-C)

USB-A
Type
USB-C

Battery Pack

Voltage 18 V

Battery type Lithium-Ion

Operating temperature 5°C - 40°C

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Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
Melbourne, Australia

Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited

Unit C, 70 Business Parade South,
Highbrook, Auckland 2013, New Zealand

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