RYOBI R18TL Tripod Area Light Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: RYOBI

Table of Contents

R18TL Tripod Area Light
INTENDED USE
TRIPOD AREA LIGHT SAFETY WARNINGS
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
MAINTENANCE
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
Product specifications
Documents / Resources

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
R18TL

R18TL Tripod Area Light

Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, maintaining and operating the product.
Subject to technical modification
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of your tripod area light.

INTENDED USE

The tripod area light is intended for general illumination of most work area spaces. Do not use the product in wet conditions.
Do not use the product for any other purpose. Use of the product for operations different from intended could result in a hazardous situation.

TRIPOD AREA LIGHT SAFETY WARNINGS

The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer or his service agent or a similar qualified person.
Use only with recommended battery pack and charger. Any attempt to use another battery pack will cause damage to the product and could possibly explode, cause a fire, or personal injury.
Do not disassemble the product.
The product is non-dimmable; do not connect with any dimmers.
If wrapped or in contact with fabrics, the lens can produce sufficient heat to melt some fabrics. To avoid serious personal injury, never allow the lens to come in contact with anything.
Do not direct the light beam at persons or animals and do not stare into the light beam yourself (not even from a distance). Staring into the light beam may result in serious injury or vision loss.
Do not place the product or battery pack near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possible injury.
Do not place hands or fingers between adjustable head and frame when positioning work light to avoid possible pinching.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to water or rain. Do not place or store the product where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the product is used near children.
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.
Check to make sure the product does not rock, slide or move prior to use.
Put the product on a firm level surface where there is plenty of room to handle and properly support the product.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product.
Do not store the product in a damp or wet location, or in a location where the temperature may reach or exceed 40°C (104°F). For example, inside sheds, vehicles, or metal buildings in the summer.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING
damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that no batteries can come in contact with other batteries or conductive materials while in transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

RYOBI R18TL Tripod Area Light - FIGURE 2

Adjustable head
Upper tube
Middle tube
Lower tube
Lock clamp
Handle
Foot
Battery port
On/Off button
Release button

MAINTENANCE

Use only original accessories and spare parts. Should components need to be replaced which have not been described, please contact an authorised service centre. All repairs should be performed by an authorised service centre.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

| Safety alert
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**| CE conformity
| EurAsian Conformity Mark
V| Volts
**| Direct current
**ta**| The rated maximum ambient
temperature
| Class III protection
| Please read the instructions carefully before using the product.
| Ukrainian mark of conformity
| Do not stare at light source.
| Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.

SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL

****	Note
Parts or accessories sold separately

RYOBI R18TL Tripod Area Light - FIGURE 1 | RYOBI
R18TL Tripod Area Light - FIGURE 3
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Product specifications

Tripod area light|
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Model| R18TL
Voltage| 18 V
Wattage| 22 W
Light output (lumens)|
High brightness
level| 2700
Medium
brightness level| 1000
Low brightness
level| 500
Colour rendering
index (CRI)| 80
Correlated colour
temperature (CCT)| 5000 K
Height|
Fully extended| 1.7 m
Fully collapsed| 0.6 m
Weight – not incl.
battery pack| 3.2 kg
Weight (According
to EPTA procedure
01/2014)| 3.6 kg (1,3 Ah) –
4.4 kg (9,0 Ah)

Battery and charger

Compatible battery pack (not included) Lithium-Ion| RB18L13
RB18L15
RB18L15B
RB18L20
RB18L25
RB18L30
RB18L40
RB18L50
RB18L90
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Compatible charger (not included)| BCL14181H
BCL14183H
RC18150
RC18627
RC18115
RC18120
RC18118C

RYOBI® WARRANTY APPLICATION CONDITIONS
In addition to any statutory rights resulting from the purchase, this product is covered by a warranty as stated below.

The warranty period is 24 months for consumers and commences on the date the product was purchased. This date has to be documented by an invoice or other proof of purchase. The product is designed and dedicated to consumer and private use only. So there is no warranty provided in case of professional or commercial use. This warranty applies only on new products.
There is a possibility to extend for a part of the range of power tools (AC/DC) the warranty period over the period described above using the registration on the www.ryobitools.eu website. The eligibility of products for extended warranty is clearly displayed in stores and / or on packaging and is contained within the product documentation. The end user is required to register his/her newly- acquired products online within 30 days from the date of purchase. The end user may register for the extended warranty in his/her country of residence if listed on the online registration form where this option is valid. Furthermore, end users must give their consent to the storage of their personal data that is required to be entered online. They must also accept the terms and conditions. The registration confirmation receipt, which is sent out by e-mail, and the original invoice showing the date of purchase will serve as proof of the extended warranty.
The warranty covers all defects of the product during the warranty period due to faults in workmanship or material at the purchase date. The warranty is limited to repair and/or replacement and does not include any other obligations including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages. The warranty is not valid if the product has been misused, used contrary to the instruction manual, or has been incorrectly connected to a power supply. This warranty does not apply to:
– any damage to the product that is the result of improper or lack of maintenance
– any product that has been altered or modified
– any product where original identification (trade mark, serial number) markings have been defaced, altered or removed
– any damage caused by non-observance of the instruction manual
– any product not displaying the CE approval mark on the rating plate
– any product that has been attempted to be repaired by a non-authorised warranty service centre or without prior authorisation by Techtronic Industries
– any product connected to improper power supply (amps, voltage, frequency)
– any damage caused by external influences (water, chemical, physical, shocks) or foreign substances
– normal wear and tear spare parts
– inappropriate use, overloading of the tool
– use of non-approved accessories or parts
– Power tool accessories provided with the tool or purchased separately, including but not limited to screw driver bits, drill bits, abrasive discs, sand paper and blades, lateral guide, etc.
– Components (parts and accessories) subject to natural wear and tear, including but not limited to service & maintenance kits, carbon brushes, bearings, chuck, SDS drill bit attachment or reception, power cord, auxiliary handle, transport carry case, sanding plate, dust bag, dust exhaust tube, felt washers, impact wrench pins & springs, etc.
For servicing, the product must be sent or presented to a RYOBI authorised service station listed for each country in the following list of service station addresses. In some countries your local RYOBI dealer undertakes to send the product to the RYOBI service organisation. When sending a product to a RYOBI service station, the product should be safely packed without any dangerous contents such as petrol, marked with sender’s address and accompanied by a short description of the fault.
A repair / replacement under this warranty is free of charge. It does not constitute an extension or a new start of the warranty period. Exchanged parts or products become our property. In some countries delivery charges or postage will have to be paid by the sender. Your statutory rights arising from the purchase of the product remain unaffected
This warranty is valid in the European Community, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Turkey and Russia. Outside these areas, please contact your authorised RYOBI dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE
Any request or issue with the product can be addressed to your local authorised service centres (visit www.ryobitools.eu ) or directly to: Techtronic Industries GmbH, Max Eyth Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany. Please state the serial number and product type printed on the label.
RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited, and is used under license.

Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10,
71364 Winnenden, Germany
961015045-02