OPERATION

ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH

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

TO ADJUST TORQUE

Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings located on the front of the drill. See Figure 11.

Rotate 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 in hard wood.

17 - 20 For driving large screws.

21 - For heavy drilling.

BIT STORAGE

See Figure 12.

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

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

TO DECREASE

ADJUSTING

TORQUE

RING

 

2

 

2

 

20

 

18

 

16

TO INCREASE

TORQUE

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

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RIDGID R84015 manual Adjustable Torque Clutch, To Adjust Torque, To Increase Torque