ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
PACKING LIST
Battery packs
Bit
Charger
Bag
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when assembling parts.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
RIDGID 18 V
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating products. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
During some applications, the battery electronics may signal the battery to shut down, and cause the tool to stop running. To reset the battery and tool, release the trigger and resume normal operation.
NOTE: To prevent further shut down of the battery, avoid forcing the tool. Switching to a lower speed will also prevent shut down.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Drilling in all types of wood products (lumber, plywood, paneling, composition board, and hard board)
Drilling in ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, and laminates
Drilling in metals
Driving screws
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s Manual for the battery packs and chargers listed in the General Safety Rules.
If releasing the trigger does not reset the battery and tool, the battery pack is depleted. If depleted, the battery pack will begin charging when placed on the
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only RIDGID
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.
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