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Your screwdriver has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and 
 operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

9.6 V PIVOTING SCREWDRIVER
VARIABLE SPEED/REVERSIBLE

R81030

Summary of Contents for R81030

Page 1: ...ly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you...

Page 2: ...ated by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemi cals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are...

Page 3: ...ugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool...

Page 4: ...a location where the temperature is more than 50 F but less than 100 F Do not store outside or in vehicles Under extreme usage or temperature conditions battery leakage may occur If liquid comes in c...

Page 5: ...in damp locations Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand oper ator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety...

Page 6: ...efore beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or s...

Page 7: ...ating features and safety rules DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR FORWARD REVERSE center lock Your screwdriver has a direction of rotation forward reverse center lock selector located above the switch tr...

Page 8: ...kage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 86...

Page 9: ...battery pack aligns with the bottom of the screwdriver and latches into place properly Improper installation of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figu...

Page 10: ...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 ro...

Page 11: ...n the coupler before using the screwdriver Failure to do so could cause serious personal injury STICK PISTOL POSITION See Figures 6 7 The screwdriver has been designed so that it can be used as a stic...

Page 12: ...ent a shock to the operator as seen in figure 9 CAUTION Gear housing may become warm to the touch while screwdriver is operating Do not use as a gripping surface USING THE SCREWDRIVER See Figures 9 10...

Page 13: ...are doing The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble free life However like all batteries they will eventually wear out Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to re...

Page 14: ...14 NOTES...

Page 15: ...www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will re pair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any par...

Page 16: ...of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please reco...

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