OPERATION

DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR

See Figure 6.

The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the screwdriver 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 chuck to come to a complete stop before changing the direction of rotation.

To stop the screwdriver, release the switch trigger and allow the chuck to come to a complete stop.

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

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

ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH

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

See Figure 7.

nThere are sixteen torque indicator settings located on the front of the screwdriver.

nRotate adjustment ring to desired setting, aligning num- ber on adjustment ring with arrow on housing.

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 - For driving screws into hard wood

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

REVERSE

FORWARD

 

SWITCH

 

TRIGGER

Fig. 6

ADJUSTING

TO DECREASE RING

TORQUE

TO INCREASE

TORQUE

Fig. 7

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RIDGID R81030 Adjustable Torque Clutch, Adjusting Torque, Reverse Forward, Adjusting To Decrease Ring Torque To Increase