RIDGID A JOBMAX R8223400, Operator'S Manual

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CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure
raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of
the tool and latches into place properly. Improper
installation of the battery pack can cause damage
to internal components.
REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 13.
 Lock the switch trigger on the tool by placing the
direction of rotation selector in center position.
 Depress latch on back of battery pack and pull battery
pack away from tool to remove.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be locked when
not in use or carrying at your side.
SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 3, page 13.
To turn the tool ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it
OFF, release the switch trigger.
VARIABLE SPEED
See Figure 3, page 13.
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
NOTE: You might hear a whistling or ringing noise from the
switch during use. Do not be concerned; this is a normal
part of the switch function.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
See Figure 3, page 13.
The direction o f bit rotation is reversible and is controlled
by a selector located below the switch trigger. With the tool
held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation
sele
ctor should be positioned to the left of the switch trigger
for forward movement. The movement direction is reversed
when the selector is to the right of the switch trigger.
Setting the direction of rotation selector 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,
square head, or coupler to come to a complete
stop before changing the direction of rotation.
To stop the tool, release the switch trigger and allow the tool
to come to a complete stop.
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.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNIN G:
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:
 Numerous applications are available depending upon the
accessory head installed
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manual for the battery packs and chargers listed in the
General Safety Rules.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
RIDGID 12 V lithium-ion batteries are designed with features
that protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life.
Under some operating conditions, these built-in features
may cause the battery and the tool it is powering to act
differently from nickel-cadmium batteries.
During some applications, the battery electronics may
signal the battery to shut down, and cause the tool to stop
running.
NOTE: To prevent further shut down of the battery, avoid
forcing the tool.
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 lithium-ion charger.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2, page 13.
 Lock the switch trigger on the tool by placing the
direction of rotation (forward/reverse/center lock)
selector in center position.
 Place battery pack in the tool. Align raised rib on battery
pack with the groove inside the tool.
 Make sure the latch on the back of the battery pack
snaps in place and battery pack is secured in the tool
before beginning operation.
OPERATION