RIDGID R8411501 manual Installing Bits, Removing Bits, Unlock Release Lock Tighten

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OPERATION

INSTALLING BITS

See Figure 9 - 10.

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

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

nInsert drill bit straight into chuck the full length of the jaws as shown in figure 9. The drill bit must be inserted past the first set of carbide inserts, to a depth of 7/8 in.

nTighten the chuck jaws on the drill bit.

NOTE: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked LOCK to tighten chuck jaws.

nDo not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.

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 10. This could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the drill, resulting in possible serious personal injury or damage to the chuck.

REMOVING BITS

See Figure 9.

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

nLoosen the chuck jaws from the drill bit.

NOTE: Rotate chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked UNLOCK to loosen chuck jaws.

nDo not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.

nRemove the drill bit from the chuck jaws.

UNLOCK

(RELEASE)

LOCK

(TIGHTEN)

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionPersonal Safety General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Work AreaSpecific Safety Rules ServiceSafety Rules for Charger Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Depth Gauge ROD Keyless Chuck FeaturesProduct Specifications Assembly Operation Power Indicator Evaluate Indicator Charging Full LED Function of ChargerVariable Speed Installing Battery PackRemoving Battery Pack Reversible TWO-SPEED Gear TrainUnlock Release Lock Tighten Installing BitsRemoving Bits Adjusting Torque Installing Depth Gauge RODAdjustable Torque Clutch To Increase TorqueDrilling Metal Drilling To Adjust Drilling or Hammer ModeWood Drilling Masonry DrillingChuck Removal MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Mallet Chuck Jaws Keyless HEX KEY Wrench ScrewdriverTo Retighten a Loose Chuck Keeping the Charger Vents CleanBattery Pack Removal Preparation for Recycling BatteriesWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredPage Customer Service Information