OPERATOR’S MANUAL
18 VOLT CORDLESS
WORKLIGHT
R849
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.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An
exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If
exposed, flush with water immediately.
Know your worklight. Read operator’s manual care-
fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as
thespecificpotentialhazardsrelatedtothisworklight.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious injury.
Never use a battery pack that has been damaged or
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery pack is sub-
ject to explosion. Properly dispose of a damaged battery
pack immediately. Failure to heed this warning can result
in serious personal injury.
Lens and bulb become hot during use:
• During or immediately after use, don’t lay worklight
flat on lens surface or place lens area in contact with
a plastic or fabric covered surface.
Use only recommended battery pack with your work-
light. Any attempt to use another battery pack will cause
damage to your worklight and could possibly explode,
cause a fire, or personal injury.
• Handle worklight with care around any flammable
surface.
• Let worklight cool for several minutes after use before
changing bulb.
Remove battery pack from worklight before replac-
ing bulb or performing any routine maintenance or
cleaning.
• Do not use or permit use of worklight in bed or sleeping
bags. This worklight lens can melt fabric and a burn
injury could result.
Do not disassemble your worklight.
Use only the charger recommended for use with your
worklight. Do not substitute any other charger. Use of
anotherchargercouldcausebatteriestoexplodecausing
possible serious injury.
Donotpermitchildrentouseworklightunsupervised.
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.
Do not charge battery pack in a damp or wet loca-
tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electrical
shock.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common
sense. Do not rush.
Yourbatteryworklightshouldbechargedinalocation
wherethetemperatureismorethan50°Fbutlessthan
100°F.
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.
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.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of this work-
light, a part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Do not use worklight if it does not
function properly.
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
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products,
etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
extension cord must be used, make sure:
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the
same number, size and shape as those of
plug on charger.
Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger,
battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of
the products and possible injury or damage.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the
charger and battery, charge only nickel-cadmium
rechargeable batteries as specifically designated
on your charger. Other types of batteries may burst,
causing personal injury or damage.
Cord Length (Feet)
Cord Size (AWG)
25´
16
50´
16
100´
16
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug,
which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged,
have the charger replaced by an authorized serviceman.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it
to an authorized serviceman for electrical check to determine
if the charger is in good working order.
Do not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized
serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp
conditions. Water entering charger will increase the risk
of electric shock.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
Do not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to Unplug charger from outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of
electric shock.
carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather than
the plug when disconnecting from receptacle. Damage
to the cord or charger could occur and create an electric Disconnect charger from the power supply when
not in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or
damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the
opening. It also will help prevent damage to the charger
during a power surge.
Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion
of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this worklight. If you
loan someone this worklight, loan them these instructions
also to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
shock hazard. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges
or moving parts or otherwise subjected to 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.
Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent
damage to housing or internal parts.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger 140276003.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger, battery, and product
using battery.
3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst, causing personal injury or damage.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this worklight. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-
pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the worklight better and safer.
SYMBOL
NAME
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V
Volts
Voltage
Current
A
Hz
W
Amperes
Hertz
Frequency (cycles per second)
Watt
Power
min
Minutes
Time
Alternating Current
Direct Current
Type of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
n
o
No Load Speed
Class II Construction
Per Minute
Double-insulated construction
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
.../min
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Wet Conditions Alert
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Read The Operator’s Manual
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and a full face shield when operating this product.
Eye Protection
Safety Alert
Precautions that involve your safety.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
No Hands Symbol
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in
serious personal injury.
No Hands Symbol
Hot Surface
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with
any hot surface.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL
SIGNAL
MEANING
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
DANGER:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
property damage.
CAUTION:
SERVICE
WARNING:
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-
ing, use only identical replacement parts.
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt
to use this product until you read thoroughly and
understand completely the operator’s manual.
Save this operator’s manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation and instructing others
who may use this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Battery.....................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DC
Charger Input ........................................................................................................................................ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only
180° ROTATING HEAD
BEAM ADJUSTMENT
RING
SWITCH
TRIGGER
LATCHES
BATTERY PACK
Fig. 1
KNOW YOUR WORKLIGHT
BEAM ADJUSTMENT RING
Your worklight has an adjustable beam that provides versatile
lighting from spot to wide-angle.
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
180˚ ROTATING HEAD
Choose the direction of the light beam by rotating the head
up to 180°.
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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing do not operate this
worklight until the missing parts are replaced.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious
personal injury.
Carefully remove the worklight and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
Inspect the worklight carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have careful-
WARNING:
ly inspected and satisfactorily operated the worklight.
Do not attempt to modify this worklight or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
worklight. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Worklight
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
Always remove the battery pack from the worklight
when assembling parts or changing light bulb.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious
personal injury.
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OPERATION
BATTERY PACK
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with worklights to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
worklight. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
CAUTION:
GROOVES
If at any point during the charging process none
of the LEDs are lit, remove the battery pack from
the charger to avoid damaging the product. DO
NOT insert another battery. Return the charger and
battery to your nearest service center for service
or replacement.
CHARGER
Fig. 2
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the
battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot
battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before
attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes
discharged and is hot, the green LED will be off and the red
LED will begin flashing.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,
you should charge it until the light on front of charger changes
from flashing green to continuous green.
When the battery pack cools down to approximately 104°F
(40°C), the charger will automatically begin fast charge
mode.
NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they
are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by
recharging) for them to become fully charged. This is normal
for nickel-cadmium batteries.
CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK
If the battery pack is below normal temperature range, the
red LED will begin flashing and the green LED will be off.
When the battery warms to a temperature of more than 41°F
(5°C), the charger will automatically begin fast charge mode.
TO CHARGE
Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.
Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage,
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
NOTE: Refer to CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK for
normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge
your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both
the battery pack and charger to your nearest repair center
for electrical check. For the location of your nearest repair
center, please call 1-866-539-1710.
Connect the charger to a power supply.
Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the
raised ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the
charger, then slide the battery pack onto the charger. See
Figure 2.
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a
problem.
Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.
For average charge times, refer to the chart on the
following page.
When the batteries become fully charged, unplug the
charger from the power supply and remove the battery
pack.
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OPERATION
LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER
See Figure 3.
LED
INDICATOR
BATTERY
PACK
RED
LED
GREEN
LED
ACTION
Power
Without battery pack ON
OFF
Ready to charge battery pack
When battery pack reaches cooled
temperature, charger begins fast
charge mode.
Evaluate
Evaluate
Hot battery pack
Cold battery pack
Flashing
OFF
OFF
When battery pack reaches warmed
temperature, charger begins fast
charge mode.
Flashing
Charger pre-charges battery until nor-
mal voltage is reached, then begins
fast charge mode.
Evaluate
Defective
Deeply discharged
Defective
Flashing
Flashing
OFF
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
Slow charging
ON
Flashing
ON
See chart below for charge times
Fast charging is complete;
charger maintains charge mode
Full
OFF
BATTERY
AVERAGE CHARGE TIME
POWER
INDICATOR
RED LED
GREEN LED
COMPACT SERIES
18 min.
27 min.
34 min.
EVALUATE
INDICATOR
HC
HC 2.5
DEFECTIVE
INDICATOR
CHARGING
INDICATOR
NOTE: The 9.6 Volt, 12 Volt, and 14.4 Volt battery
packs will not slide all the way down onto the
charger port. Insert 9.6 Volt, 12 Volt, and 14.4 Volt
battery packs until they click into place and are
aligned with the line on the charger, shown at left.
FULL
INDICATOR
Allow up to 5 seconds for the “charge” light to come
on after the battery pack is inserted.
Fig. 3
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OPERATION
TO TURN WORKLIGHT ON/OFF
See Figure 5.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4.
To turn worklight ON or OFF, depress switch trigger located
Align the raised rib on the battery with the groove inside
beneath handle.
flashlight base.
Slide together until latches click.
TO CHANGE BEAM DIRECTION
See Figure 5.
Rotate worklight head up to 180˚ to change direction of
light beam.
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in the worklight, be sure
raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove inside
worklight and latches snap into place properly.
Improper installation of the battery pack can cause
damage to internal components.
TO ADJUST WORKLIGHT BEAM
See Figure 5.
While holding worklight with beam pointed away from
you, secure worklight head to prevent rotation.
With your other hand, twist beam adjustment ring clock-
wise for a wide-angle beam, or counter-clockwise for a
spot beam.
SWITCH
TRIGGER
RAISED
RIBS
180° ROTATING HEAD
ADJUSTABLE BEAM
LATCHES
WIDE-ANGLE BEAM
BATTERY
Fig. 4
CAUTION:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Use caution when carrying to prevent depressing
the switch trigger when light is not needed.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from worklight.
Remove battery pack from worklight.
SPOT BEAM
Fig. 5
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MAINTENANCE
BULB REPLACEMENT
See Figure 6.
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical RIDGID
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
When purchasing replacement bulb, request recommended
part number 780204001.
TO REPLACE BULB:
Allow bulb to cool.
WARNING:
Remove battery pack from worklight.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when using compressed air to clean
worklights. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust
mask.
Twist lens cover in a counter-clockwise direction and
remove.
Twist old bulb until silver triangle and triangle-shaped
notch are aligned, then pull to remove.
Position new bulb by aligning notch on bulb with silver
triangle on bulb socket.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the worklight when cleaning or
performing any maintenance.
Push in on bulb slightly and twist to secure.
Replace lens cover.
Replace battery pack.
NOTE: For your convenience, the worklight has a spare bulb
storage area. It is located behind the lens cover.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
SPARE BULB
STORAGE AREA
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may
result in serious personal injury.
SPARE BULB
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at a RIDGID authorized service center.
SILVER
TRIANGLE
NOTCH
BULB
LENS COVER
Fig. 6
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MAINTENANCE
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
BATTERIES
The battery pack for this worklight is equipped with nickel-
cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each
charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
To preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of batteries
properly.
The batteries in the battery pack have been designed to
provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all bat-
teries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble
battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Han-
dling of these batteries, especially when wearing rings and
jewelry, could result in a serious burn.
This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal options.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully
WARNING:
charged and ready for use.
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. 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.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
80°F.
Store battery packs in a “discharged” condition.
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WARRANTY
RIDGID® HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL
3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY
Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-
ranty service.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail
and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers de-
fects 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 pro-
vided with the tool such as, but not limited to, blades, bits
and sand paper are not covered.
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.
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 SPECIFI-
CALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied war-
ranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FIT-
NESS 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 conse-
quential 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 dam-
ages, 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.
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 nor-
mal 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 log-
ging 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 re-
pair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or replace
any part covered under the warranty, at our option, at no
charge to you.
One World Technologies, Inc.
P.O. Box 35, Hwy. 8
Pickens, SC 29671
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
18 VOLT CORDLESS
WORKLIGHT
R849
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
The model number of this worklight is found on a plate attached to the base of
the worklight. Please record the serial number in the space provided below. When
ordering repair parts, always give the following information:
R849
Model No.
Serial No.
983000-311
3-24-06 (REV:02)
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