OPERATOR’S MANUAL 24 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS WORKLIGHT R859 NEW BATTERY PACKS MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE Your worklight has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2 General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................................................3 Safety Rules for Charger .............................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES If wrapped or in contact with fabrics, the worklight 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. WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Keep light dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could result in electric shock. WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage to housing or internal parts. Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this worklight. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the worklight better and safer.
OPERATION WARNING: The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. The charger will keep the battery pack fully charged if left on the charger.
OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 2. LED INDICATOR Charging BATTERY PACK Fast charging RED LED ON GREEN LED ACTION OFF Charges in 1 hour Charging Deeply Discharged ON OFF Charger pre-charges battery until normal voltage is reached, then begins fast charge mode.
OPERATION WORKLIGHT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY WIDE-ANGLE BEAM (TURN ADJUSTMENT RING CLOCKWISE) ADJUSTABLE BEAM 180° ROTATING HEAD ALIGN RAISED RIBS WITH GROOVE INSIDE WORKLIGHT BASE; SLIDE TOGETHER UNTIL LATCHES CLICK. 24 vX Li RAISED RIBS ? LATCHES BATTERY PACK SPOT BEAM (TURN ADJUSTMENT RING COUNTERCLOCKWISE) Fig. 4 SWITCH TRIGGER Fig. 5 MAINTENANCE BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING BATTERIES The battery pack for this tool is equipped with lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.
MAINTENANCE BULB REPLACEMENT SILVER TRIANGLE TO REMOVE LENS COVER TO REATTACH NOTCH TO REMOVE COOLED BULB: ALIGN NOTCH ON BULB AND SILVER TRIANGLE ON SOCKET; PULL TO REMOVE. ALIGN AND PUSH IN TO INSTALL NEW BULB SPARE BULB AND STORAGE AREA BULB Always ask for replacement bulb number 780036001. Fig. 6 ALWAYS REMOVE BATTERY PACK BEFORE CHANGING BULB; REPLACE BULB WITH SAME TYPE RATED 8.4 WATTS.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL 24 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS WORKLIGHT R859 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. The model number of this worklight is found on a plate attached to the base of the worklight.