RIDGID R840011 manual Direction of Rotation Selector

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OPERATION

DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR

(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)

See Figure 5.

The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the drill held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch trigger for drilling. The drilling direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of the switch trigger.

Setting the switch trigger in the OFF (center lock) position helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting when not in use.

CAUTION:

To prevent gear damage, always allow the chuck to come to a complete stop before changing the direction of rotation.

To stop the drill, release the switch trigger and allow the

DRILL BIT

UNLOCK

 

(RELEASE)

CHUCK

 

 

 

 

 

BODY

CHUCK

JAWS

LOCK

(TIGHTEN)

KEYLESS

 

CHUCK

Fig. 6

 

TWO-SPEED GEAR

TRAIN (HI-LO)

chuck to come to a complete stop.

NOTE: The drill will not run unless the direction of rotation selector is pushed fully to the left or right.

Avoid running the drill at low speeds for extended periods of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may cause the drill to become overheated. If this occurs, cool the drill by running it without a load and at full speed.

KEYLESS CHUCK

See Figure 6.

The drill has a keyless chuck to tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws. The arrows on the chuck indicate which direction to rotate the chuck body in order to LOCK (tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the drill bit.

WARNING:

Do not hold the chuck body with one hand and use the power of the drill to tighten the chuck jaws on the drill bit. The chuck body could slip in your hand, or your hand could slip and come in contact with the rotating drill bit. This could cause an accident resulting in serious personal injury.

TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN

See Figure 7.

The drill has a two-speed gear train designed for drilling or driving at LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch is located on top of the drill to select either LO (1) or HI (2) speed. When using drill in the LO (1) speed range, speed will decrease and unit will have more power and torque. When using drill in the HI (2) speed range, speed will increase and unit will have less power and torque. Use LO (1) speed for high power and torque applications and HI (2) speed for fast drilling or driving applications.

HI SPEED

2

1

LO

SPEED

Fig. 7

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsElectrical Safety General Safety RulesPersonal Safety Work AreaService Specific Safety RulesSafety Rules for Charger Important Safety InstructionsSymbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceProduct Specifications FeaturesPack Charger BIT StorageAssembly Operation RED LED Green LED LED Function of ChargerTo Remove Battery Pack To Install Battery PackSwitch Trigger Depress Latches to Release Battery PackDirection of Rotation Selector Adjusting Torque Adjustable Torque ClutchInstalling Bits Lock Tighten RightWrong Auxiliary Handle Assembly Using the Auxiliary Handle AssemblyRemoving Bits Drilling General Maintenance MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal Preparation for Recycling BatteriesTo Retighten a Loose Chuck Chuck RemovalMallet Chuck Jaws HEX KEY Keyless Screwdriver Warranty Customer Service Information