Ryobi Battery Charger RC960 User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
9.6 VOLT AM/FM RADIO CHARGER  
Model No. RC960  
charging  
STORAGE  
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100  
1000  
104  
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600 98  
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SPECIFICATIONS:  
AM/FM Radio Charger  
Model No. RC960  
120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only  
9.6 Volt  
Input  
Charging Voltage  
AM/FM Tuner  
AM: 520-1710 KHz  
FM: 87.9-107.9 MHz  
Net Weight  
2.2 Lbs. (1 kg.)  
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI RADIO CHARGER.  
Your new radio charger has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation,  
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.  
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new radio charger.  
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your radio charger properly and only  
for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.  
Thank you again for buying Ryobi products.  
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RADIO  
CHARGER AND SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
The charger is designed to operate on standard  
householdvoltage.Donotattempttouseitonanyother  
voltage.  
Grounding or Polarization – This product may be  
equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug  
(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This  
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is  
a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug  
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace  
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose  
of the polarized plug.  
Do not insert foreign matter into the battery port.  
DonotchargebymeansofanenginegeneratororDC  
power source.  
Do not disassemble the battery.  
Do not charge or store the tool and battery in loca-  
tions where the temperature may reach or exceed  
100°F (38°C), such as outside sheds or metal build-  
ings.  
Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any  
kind into this product through openings as they may  
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that  
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of  
any kind on the product.  
Do not incinerate the battery, even if it is severely  
damaged or completely worn out. The battery may  
explode in fire.  
Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from  
the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service  
personnel under the following conditions:  
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,  
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact  
with your skin, wash immediately 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.  
A) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,  
B) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into  
the product,  
C) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,  
Do not short-circuit the battery.  
D) If the product does not operate normally by following  
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls  
that are covered by the operating instructions as an  
improper adjustment of other controls may result in  
damage and will often require extensive work by a  
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal  
operation,  
A damaged battery is subject to explosion. To avoid  
serious personal injury, properly dispose of a damaged  
battery.  
Do not discharge battery beyond normal use limits.  
Furtherdischarging(suchasbyplacingarubberbandon  
the trigger switch) can cause a deep discharge which  
may result in polarity reversal of a cell, rendering the  
battery useless.  
E) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any  
way, and  
Batteries vent hydrogen gas and 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.  
F) When the product exhibits a distinct change in per-  
formance – this indicates a need for service.  
Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or  
repairs to this product, ask the service technician to  
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in  
proper operating condition.  
Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are  
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation  
of the product and to protect it from overheating. These  
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings  
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,  
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should  
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase  
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the  
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.  
Wall or Ceiling Mounting – This product should be  
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the  
Manufacturer.  
Heat – The product should be situated away from heat  
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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. Following this rule will reduce the risk  
of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
company. For products intended to operate from battery  
power,orothersources,refertotheoperatinginstructions.  
Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the  
operating instructions should be adhered to.  
Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be  
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or  
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying  
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recep-  
tacles, and the point where they exit from the product.  
Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions  
should be followed.  
CleaningUnplugthisproductfromthewalloutletbefore  
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.  
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
Lightning – For added protection for this product during a  
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused  
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and  
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent  
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line  
surges.  
AttachmentsDonotuseattachmentsnotrecommended  
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable  
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable. Thisproductmayfall,  
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious  
damagetotheproduct. Useonlywithacart, stand, tripod,  
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or  
soldwiththeproduct. Anymountingoftheproductshould  
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a  
mountingaccessoryrecommendedbythemanufacturer.  
Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension  
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can  
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
Replacement Parts – When replacements parts are re-  
quired, be sure the service technician has used replace-  
ment parts specified by the manufacturer or have the  
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other  
hazards.  
Power Sources – This product should be operated only  
from the type of power source indicated on the marking  
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to  
your home, consult your product dealer or local power  
SYMBOLS  
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS  
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.  
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair information.  
MEANING  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
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SYMBOLS  
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. 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  
Voltage  
V
Volts  
A
Amperes  
Hertz  
Current  
Hz  
min  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Time  
Minutes  
Alternating Current  
Direct Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
---  
n
No Load Speed  
Rotational speed, at no load  
0
.../min  
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute  
Revolutions, strokes,  
surface speed, orbits etc. per minute  
Safety Alert Symbol  
Indicates danger, warning or caution.  
It means attention!!! Your safety is  
involved.  
Lightning Alert Symbol  
Thelightningflashwitharrowheadwithin  
a triangle is intended to tell the user that  
parts inside the product are a risk of  
electric shock to persons.  
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and  
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do  
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for  
proper accident prevention measures.  
SYMBOL MEANING  
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:  
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.  
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.  
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.  
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.  
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.  
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to  
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock  
and personal injury.  
NOTE:  
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
KEEP DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
GREASE.Alwaysuseacleanclothwhencleaning.Never  
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products or  
any strong solvent to clean your radio charger.  
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE INSTRUC-  
TIONS FOR YOUR HP962 DRILL-DRIVER THOR-  
OUGHLY before using this radio charger.  
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use com-  
DO NOT CONNECT YOUR RADIO CHARGER TO  
POWER SUPPLY UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND  
UNDERSTOODALLPRECAUTIONSANDOPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND PRINTED ON  
RADIO CHARGER.  
mon sense. Do not rush.  
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of this  
radio charger, a part that is damaged should be carefully  
checked to determine that it will operate properly and  
perform its intended function. Do not use radio charger if  
it does not function properly.  
KNOW YOUR RADIO CHARGER. Read operator's  
manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as  
well as the specific potential hazards related to this radio  
charger.  
ALWAYS DISCONNECT RADIO CHARGER FROM  
POWER SUPPLY WHEN NOT IN USE.  
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS.Refertothemfrequently  
and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this  
tool, loan them these instructions also.  
CHARGE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED BATTERY  
PACK. Any attempt to use another battery pack will  
cause damage to your radio charger and could possibly  
explode, cause a fire, or personal injury.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
Avoid mounting or storing your radio charger  
in these areas:  
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE YOUR RADIO CHARGER.  
DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO USE RADIO  
Areas exposed to direct sunlight or near appliances that  
CHARGER. It is not a toy.  
generate heat.  
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and  
Areas not well ventilated or dusty.  
Areas subject to constant vibration.  
Humid or moist areas.  
benches invite accidents.  
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use  
radiochargerinadamporwetenvironmentornearasink,  
tub, pool, or the like.  
High traffic areas.  
Areas that children can reach.  
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!!  
Your safety is involved.  
WARNING:  
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,  
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always  
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when  
needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard  
safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply  
with ANSI Z87.1.  
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FEATURES  
UNPACKING  
KNOW YOUR RADIO CHARGER  
See Figure 1.  
Yourradiochargerhasbeenshippedcompletelyassembled.  
Inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has  
occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or  
missing, contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service  
Center to obtain replacement parts before attempting to  
operate radio charger.  
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself  
with all operating features and safety requirements.  
Features include easily operated am/fm radio; built-in  
charger; tool rest for your drill-driver and bit storage com-  
partment.  
LOCATION OF FEATURES AND CONTROLS  
See Figure 1.  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the  
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result  
in possible serious personal injury.  
FM ANTENNA  
CHARGE  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT (LED)  
STORAGE  
COMPARTMENT  
TOOL REST  
charging  
ADAPTER  
STORAGE  
AM/FM  
DIAL  
POWER CORD  
800  
100  
1000  
104  
1
600 98  
2
0
106  
0
0
AM  
53  
88  
FM  
0
0
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Hz  
0
kHz  
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G
AM/FM  
RADIO CHARGER  
AM/FM  
SPEAKER  
BATTERY PORT  
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AM/FM  
BAND KNOB  
ON / OFF AND  
VOLUME CONTROL KNOB  
TUNING KNOB  
Fig. 1  
RADIO CHARGER AND HP962 DRILL-DRIVER  
See Figure 2.  
Figure 2 is a view of your radio charger with the HP962  
Drill-Driver on the tool rest with one battery pack in charger  
and the other battery pack installed in drill-driver.  
0
2
9.6v  
5
1
charging  
STORAGE  
800  
100  
1000  
104  
0
0
8
9
1200  
6
6
1
0
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53  
8
8
6v  
FM  
0
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MHz  
7
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BATTERY PACK  
Fig. 2  
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OPERATION  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
CHARGING BATTERY PACK  
See Figure 4.  
Your radio charger must be connected to a power supply  
that is 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household  
current). Do not operate this radio charger on direct current  
(DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power. If  
the radio charger does not operate when plugged into an  
outlet, check the radio charger, and then double check the  
power supply.  
The battery pack for your drill-driver has been shipped in a  
low charge condition to prevent possible problems. There-  
fore, you should charge it overnight prior to use.  
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they  
are charged. Allow several cycles (drilling followed by re-  
charging batteries) for them to fully charge.  
TO OPERATE RADIO  
See Figure 3.  
TO CHARGE BATTERY PACK  
Charge the battery pack for your drill-driver only with  
the radio charger provided.  
Connect adapter to power supply. Note: Radio does not  
operate on power from your drill's battery pack.  
Make sure power supply is normal household volt-  
age, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.  
Set the AM/FM Band Knob to AM or FM position.  
Turn radio ON by turning the ON/OFF Knob in a clockwise  
direction. Note: You will hear a soft click when radio  
comes ON.  
Connect adapter to power supply.  
Place battery pack in charger. See Figure 4. Align  
raised rib on battery pack with groove in charger.  
Extend the antenna if radio is selected to listen to FM. If  
reception is poor, fully extend antenna and rotate in all  
directions until reception improves.  
Push in on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery  
pack engage properly with contacts in charger. When  
properly connected, red light on charger will turn on and  
remain on until disconnected from power supply.  
Adjust the volume up and down by turning the Volume  
Control Knob.  
After normal usage, 3 hours or less of charging time is  
required to fully recharge battery pack. Note: If battery  
pack is completely discharged, 6 hours or longer of  
charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack.  
SetradiotothedesiredstationbyturningtheTuningKnob.  
Turn radio OFF by turning the ON/OFF Knob in a  
counterclockwisedirection. Note:Youwillhearasoftclick  
when radio turns OFF.  
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch  
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a  
problem.  
FM ANTENNA  
ADAPTER  
DO NOT place radio charger in an area of extreme  
heat or cold. It will work best at normal room tempera-  
ture.  
AM/FM  
DIAL  
When battery pack has been charged, disconnect  
adapter from power supply and remove the battery  
pack. This practice will increase battery life.  
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STORAGE  
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ADAPTER  
CHARGE  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT (LED)  
800  
100  
1000  
104  
0
0
1200  
6
98  
1
0
0
6
AM  
AM  
53  
88  
FM  
0
0
FM  
1
0
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kHz  
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in  
STORAGE  
g
T
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IN  
G
AM/FM  
POWER CORD  
M
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SPEAKER  
AM/FM  
BAND KNOB  
800  
100  
1
104  
0
0
0
0
0
1200  
6
6
98  
1
0
0
AM  
53  
8
8
FM  
00  
ON/OFF AND VOLUME  
CONTROL KNOB  
A
M
F
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1
0
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kH  
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TUNING KNOB  
T
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IN  
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Fig. 3  
M
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Your radio charger is a AM/FM Radio with a built in charger  
for charging the battery pack supplied with your HP962 Drill-  
Driver. Use this charger to charge only battery pack No.  
1311146.  
BATTERY PORT  
Fig. 4  
BATTERY PACK  
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OPERATION  
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER  
LED on indicates battery pack is in charging mode.  
LED does not come on indicates the following:  
a. No battery pack in the charger.  
WARNING:  
Do not allow screws or other metal pieces to touch  
battery contacts or fall in battery port. Failure to do so can  
result in fire, explosion, or personal injury.  
b. Battery pack was not inserted into charger  
properly. Remove battery pack then reinsert.  
c. Battery pack is deeply discharged. Battery pack  
should remain in charger 5 to 30 minutes. The  
LED will come on automatically and start charging  
the battery pack; or  
S T O  
S T O  
R
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E
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d. Defective Battery Pack.  
WARNING:  
To reduce risk of injury, charge only the recommended  
nickel-cadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other types  
ofbatteriesmayburstcausingpersonalinjuryanddamage.  
ER  
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SID  
R
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PE  
UP  
SID  
6.00”  
152.4 mm  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING  
HOT BATTERIES  
When using your drill-driver continuously, the batteries in  
your battery pack become hot. You should let a hot battery  
pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before  
attempting to recharge.  
BACK SIDE OF RADIO CHARGER  
TAB  
Fig. 5  
Note: This situation occurs when continuous use of your  
drill-driver causes the batteries to become hot. It does not  
occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "Charging  
Battery Pack" for normal recharging of batteries. If the  
charger does not charge your battery pack under normal  
circumstances,returnboththebatterypackandradiocharger  
to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for elec-  
trical check.  
TO  
CLOSE  
DOOR  
STORAGE  
COMPARTMENT  
TO  
OPEN  
S T O R A G E  
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MOUNTING RADIO CHARGER  
See Figure 5.  
Your radio charger has a "key hole" hanging feature for  
convenient, space saving storage. Screws should be  
installed so that center distances are 6 in. (152.4 mm)  
apart.  
800  
100  
1000  
104  
8
1
600  
9
2
0
1
0
0
0
AM  
6
53  
88  
FM  
0
0
A
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F
M
1
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7
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TU  
N
IN  
G
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M
CAUTION:  
M
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Fig. 6  
Mount radio charger to a surface that will accommodate  
the weight of the radio charger, drill, and both batteries.  
STORAGE COMPARTMENT  
See Figure 6.  
A storage compartment is located on the top portion of your  
radio charger. This storage compartment is convenient for  
storing small items such as bits, screws, washers, etc. The  
door to the compartment opens and closes in the direction of  
the arrows as shown in Figure 6. Pull back on tab and lift up  
ondoortoopen.Whenclosingdoor,makesuretabsnapsinto  
place so items will not fall out.  
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MAINTENANCE  
DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage  
tool as well as workpiece.  
WARNING:  
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.  
Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause  
product damage.  
WARNING:  
Donotattempttomodifythisproductorcreateaccessories  
not recommended for use with this product. Any such  
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a  
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal  
injury.  
WARNING:  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-  
basedproducts,penetratingoils,etc.comeincontactwith  
plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage,  
weaken or destroy plastic.  
NOTES  
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NOTES  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
9.6 VOLT AM/FM RADIO CHARGER  
Model No. RC960  
• SERVICE  
Now that you have purchased your Radio Charger, should a need ever exist for repair parts  
orservice, simplycontactyournearestRyobiAuthorizedServiceCenter. Besuretoprovide  
all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi  
complete list of Authorized Service Centers.  
• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.  
The model number and serial number of this radio charger will be found on a plate attached  
to the back of the unit. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.  
• NAME OF ITEM  
Radio Charger  
• MODEL NUMBER RC960  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
Ryobi Technologies Inc.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road  
Anderson, SC 29622  
Post Office Box 1207  
Anderson, SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
983000-009  
4-02  
 

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