RIDGID R8823 manual Direction of Rotation Selector, Installing Bits

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OPERATION

DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR

See Figure 9.

The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the impact driver held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch trigger for driving. The driving 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 coupler to come to a complete stop before changing the direction of rotation.

To stop the impact driver, release the switch trigger and allow the coupler to come to a complete stop.

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

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

DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)

REVERSE

SWITCH

LEDTRIGGER

WORKLIGHT FORWARD

Fig. 9

 

RELEASE COUPLER

PULL COUPLER

3

FORWARD

 

 

1

LED WORKLIGHT

See Figure 9.

The LED worklight, located below the coupler, illuminates when the switch trigger is depressed. This provides additional lighting on the surface of the workpiece for operation in lower-light areas.

BIT

INSERT BIT

2

INSTALLING BITS

See Figure 10.

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

Remove the battery pack from the impact driver.

Pull the coupler away from the driver (1).

Insert driver bit to be used into the coupler (2).

Release the coupler (3).

Pull on the bit to make sure it is secured in the coupler. There may be some play in the installed bit; this is normal.

NOTE: Use only impact quality bits with a locking groove.

WARNING:

Make sure the bit is secured in the coupler before using the impact driver. Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury.

LOCKING GROOVE

COUPLER

 

Fig. 10

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