RIDGID R840011 Adjustable Torque Clutch, Adjusting Torque, Installing Bits, Lock Tighten Right

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OPERATION

ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH

See Figure 8.

This product is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for driving different types of screws into different ma- terials. The proper setting depends on the type of material and the size of screw you are using.

ADJUSTING TORQUE

There are twenty-four torque indicator settings located on the front of the drill.

Rotate the adjusting ring to the desired setting.

1 - 4 For driving small screws

5 - 8 For driving screws into soft material

9 - 12 For driving screws into soft and hard materials

13 - 16 For driving screws into hard wood

17 - 23 For driving large screws

For heavy drilling

BIT STORAGE

See Figure 9.

When not in use, the bit provided with this drill can be placed in the storage area located on the rear of the drill.\

INSTALLING BITS

See Figure 10 - 11.

Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in the center position.

Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the open- ing is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also, raise the front of the drill slightly to keep the bit from falling out of the chuck jaws.

Insert the drill bit.

WARNING:

Make sure to insert the drill bit straight into the chuck jaws. Do not insert the drill bit into the chuck jaws at an angle then tighten, as shown in figure 11. This could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the drill, resulting in possible serious personal injury or damage to the chuck.

Tighten the chuck jaws securely on the bit.

NOTE: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the ar- row marked LOCK to close the chuck jaws. Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.

ADJUSTING

TO DECREASE RING

TORQUE

TO INCREASE

TORQUE

Fig. 8

BIT STORAGE AREA

SCREWDRIVER BIT

 

 

Fig. 9

 

 

UNLOCK

 

(RELEASE)

 

LOCK

(TIGHTEN)

RIGHT

Fig. 10

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionPersonal Safety General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Work AreaSpecific Safety Rules ServiceImportant Safety Instructions Safety Rules for ChargerSymbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningPack Charger FeaturesProduct Specifications BIT StorageAssembly Operation LED Function of Charger RED LED Green LEDSwitch Trigger To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Depress Latches to Release Battery PackDirection of Rotation Selector Installing Bits Adjustable Torque ClutchAdjusting Torque Lock Tighten RightRemoving Bits Using the Auxiliary Handle AssemblyWrong Auxiliary Handle Assembly Drilling Battery Pack Removal Preparation for Recycling MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance BatteriesMallet Chuck Jaws HEX KEY Keyless Screwdriver Chuck RemovalTo Retighten a Loose Chuck Warranty Customer Service Information