RIDGID 18V SPEAKER WITH BLUETOOTH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
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Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOLS
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
References
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18V SPEAKER WITH BLUETOOTH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
Instruction Manual

RIDGID 18V SPEAKER WITH BLUETOOTH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY

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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HEED ALL WARNINGS

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
Know your product. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this product. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
Do not operate products in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Products create sparks that may ignite dust or fumes.
Do not use this apparatus near water.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

A battery-operated product with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery but may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
Use battery-operated products only with a specifically designated battery pack. The use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
For use with 18 V lithium-ion battery packs, see tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 988000-302.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Do not use on a ladder or on unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the product in unexpected situations.
Do not use the speaker to listen to music or other audio programs while operating machinery. Doing so may cause distractions that could result in serious personal injury.
This speaker is capable of producing sound levels that can be dangerous to long-term hearing. Listening to music at a high volume for any period of time may cause noise-induced hearing loss. The higher the volume, the less time required before your hearing may be affected.

PRODUCT USE AND CARE

When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
Keep the speaker and its handle dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any strong solvents to clean the speaker. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.
Battery products do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery product or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Do not place battery products or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.
Do not crush, drop or damage the battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.
Batteries 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 an open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
To reduce the risk of personal injury and electric shock, the product should not be played with or placed where small children can reach it.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. The use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion, or risk
of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265° F may cause an explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

SERVICE

When servicing a product, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product.
If you loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also.

SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL	SIGNAL	MEANING
****	DANGER :	Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,

will result in death or
serious injury.
**| WARNING:| Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
**| CAUTION:| Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
| NOTICE:| (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but
not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

SYMBOL	NAME	DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert	Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual	To reduce the risk of injury, users must read and

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and completely assembled or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories or attachments 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.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:
Always remove the battery pack from the product when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing the battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

WARNING:
The speaker is not waterproof. Do not submerge in liquid. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE:
Always refer to the manual for any device recommended for use as an attachment or accessory. Proper use of any device, when attached to the speaker, is the sole responsibility of the operator. Improper use may damage the device or the product.

APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the following purposes:

BLUETOOTH® audio streaming, charging USB-capable devices up to 2 Amp

INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 1, page 8.

To install a battery pack:

Align the ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the speaker’s battery port and place the battery pack in the speaker as shown.
Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured to the speaker before beginning operation.
NOTE: Leaving the battery pack connected for long periods
of time will drain the battery pack. Always disconnect the battery pack after use.
To remove the battery pack:
Depress the latches on both sides to release the battery pack from the speaker.
NOTE: Always remove the battery pack from the speaker when not in use.

CONTROL BUTTONS
See Figure 2, page 8.

Use the control buttons to turn the speaker on and off, connect or disconnect BLUETOOTH® devices and control the volume.
NOTE: The USB charging port beside the control buttons can be used to charge small USB devices.
TURNING THE SPEAKER ON AND OFF:
Press the on/off button to turn the speaker on and off.
When the speaker is on, a battery pack is installed, and a BLUETOOTH® enabled device is paired, the light will turn solid. If the device is not connected the light will flash slowly. If the battery charge is low, the light will fade on and off.

NOTE: When the battery charge is low, the speaker will say “Battery Low”.

DISCONNECTING BLUETOOTH® DEVICES:
Press and hold the BLUETOOTH® button for three seconds to disconnect a paired BLUETOOTH® device.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME:

To increase the volume, press the + button.
To decrease the volume, press the – button.
NOTE: Volume for any connected device can be adjusted using the volume control for that device and/or with the + or – buttons on the product.

PAUSE AND PLAY:

Briefly press and release the BLUETOOTH® button to cycle between pausing and playing the audio.

USING A BLUETOOTH® ENABLED DEVICE (NOT INCLUDED) WITH THE SPEAKER
See Figure 3, page 9.

Install a battery pack and turn the speaker on.
NOTE: The speaker will say “Power On” and automatically attempt to connect to the last device it was paired to. If no device has been previously paired, the will flash.
Set your device to search/scan for available BLUETOOTH® signals, then select “RIDGID Speaker R84088” from the list. No password or PIN is required for connection.
NOTE: For best results, BLUETOOTH® enabled devices should be within 50 ft. of the speaker and set to search/ scan in order to pair with the speaker.
When the device has successfully paired with the speaker, the speaker will say “Bluetooth Connected” and the will turn solid.
NOTE: If the speaker does not pair with your device, turn the power to the speaker off, wait 5 seconds, then turn the power back on and start the pairing process again.
NOTE: When a device is paired to the speaker, information for connecting to the device is saved in the speaker’s memory.
To disconnect the BLUETOOTH® enabled device, press and hold the BLUETOOTH® button for three seconds.
When the device is disconnected, the speaker will say “BLUETOOTH® disconnected”, the will flash, and the speaker will search for a BLUETOOTH® signal.
NOTE: The speaker will not automatically connect to the device it was just disconnected from.

USING THE USB DEDICATED CHARGING PORT
See Figures 4 – 5, page 9.
The USB dedicated charging port provides charging power of 5 Volts DC at up to 2 Amp for your cell phone, MP3 player, or other USB devices.

NOTICE:
Attempting to charge devices rated more than 2.1 Amp, such as a tablet, could damage the USB dedicated charging port and/or the device.

Connect one end of a USB cable (not provided) to your USB device.
Connect the other end of the USB cable (not provided) to the USB dedicated charging port to begin charging the device.
NOTE: The USB dedicated charging port provides power only; it does not provide any data communication capabilities.
The USB dedicated charging port will continue to function as long as the speaker is on. If the speaker is off, charging will stop.
NOTE: The speaker will turn off in 30 minutes if no audio has been streamed. Turn the speaker on to resume operation.

NOTE: Maintenance information begins on page 7 after the French and Spanish
language sections. Illustrations start on page 8.
This product has a 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy, as well as a
Three-year Limited Warranty. For Warranty and Policy details,
please go to powertools.ridgid.com or call (toll-free) 1-866-539-1710.