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This new drill

has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and op-

erator 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.

Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

3/8 in. 18 VOLT DRILL-DRIVER

R84001

Summary of Contents for R84001

Page 1: ...ty 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 Thank you for buying a RIDGID product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR S MANUAL 3 8 in 18 VOLT DRILL DRIVER R84001 ...

Page 2: ...ead thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Pay close attention to the safety rules including Dangers Warnings and Cautions If you use your product properly and only as intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved WARNING The operation of any tool can result in for...

Page 3: ...etter control of the tool in unexpected situations n Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions n Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be drawn into air vents n Do not use on a ladder or unstable support Stable footing on a solid surf...

Page 4: ...n elec trical outlet therefore they are always in operating condition Be aware of possible hazards when not usingyourbatterytoolorwhenchangingaccessories Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious personal injury n Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat This will reduce the risk of explosion and pos sibly injury n Batteries vent hydrogen gas...

Page 5: ...ctric shock If extension cord must be used make sure a That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below Cord Length Feet 25 50 100 Cord Size AWG 16 16 16 Note AWG American Wire Gage n Do no...

Page 6: ...e shields and a full face shield when operating this product Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings th...

Page 7: ... material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool n If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 866 539 1710 for assistance PACKING LIST 3 8 in 10 mm Two Speed Drill Charger Battery Pack 2 Auxiliary Handle Double ended Bit Operator s Manual Case WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate the tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so coul...

Page 8: ...ting when not in use TWO SPEED GEAR TRAIN The drill driver has a two speed gear train designed for drilling or driving at LO 1 or HI 2 speeds A slide switch is located on top of your drill to select either LO 1 or HI 2 speed FORWARD REVERSE SELECTOR DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR The drill driver has a forward reverse selector located above the switch trigger AUXILIARY HANDLE This drill is equippe...

Page 9: ...IT STORAGE DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR FORWARD REVERSE LOCK OFF FEATURES KEYLESS CHUCK BATTERY PACK CHARGER 4 1 8 in TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY REVERSE FORWARD TWO SPEED GEAR TRAIN HI LO ...

Page 10: ...When using your drill continuously the batteries in your bat tery pack will become hot You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge When the battery pack becomes discharged and is hot the green LED will be off and the red LED will begin flashing When the battery pack cools down to approximately 104 F 40 C the charger will automatically begi...

Page 11: ...r begins fast charge mode Charger pre charges battery until normal voltage is reached then begins fast charge mode If red LED continues flashing for more than 90 minutes and green LED remains off this may indicate a damaged battery Fast charges in 20 minutes Fast charging is complete Charger maintains charge mode LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 3 LED INDICATOR BATTERY PACK RED LED GREEN LED ACT...

Page 12: ... latches on side of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from the drill See Figure 5 n The battery pack will automatically disconnect in direction to be removed when buttons are depressed n Remove the battery pack from your drill SWITCH See Figure 6 To turn your drill ON depress the switch trigger To turn it OFF release the switch trigger VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 6 This tool has a var...

Page 13: ...hen using drill in the LO 1 speed range speed will decrease and unit will have more power and torque When using drill in the HI 2 speed range speed will increase and unit will have less power and torque Use LO 1 speed for high power and torque applications and HI 2 speed for fast drilling or driving applications AUXILIARY HANDLE See Figure 8 An auxiliary handle is packed with the drill for ease of...

Page 14: ...OCK to tighten chuck jaws n Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws WARNING Make sure to insert drill bit straight into chuck jaws Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws at an angle then tighten as shown in Figure 9 This could cause drill bit to be thrown from drill resulting in possible serious personal injury or damage to the chuck REMOVING BITS See Figure 9 n Lock the switch tr...

Page 15: ... 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 safety goggles or safety glasses with ...

Page 16: ...t tool Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only enough pressure to keep the bit cutting Do not force or apply side pressure to elongate a hole WARNING Be prepared for binding or bit breakthrough When these situations occur drill has a tendency to grab and kick opposite to the direction of rotation and could cause loss of control when breaking through material If not prepared this loss o...

Page 17: ...d tighten chuck jaws securely Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise direction This will loosen the chuck on the spindle It can now be unscrewed by hand See Figure 16 TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a wobble Periodically check chuck screw for tightness To tighten follow these steps n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of ro tation...

Page 18: ...ckel cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly Also never touch both terminals with metal objects and or body parts as short circuit may result Keep away from children Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and or serious injury To preserve natural resources please recycle or dispose of batteries properly This product contains nickel cadmium batteries Local sta...

Page 19: ...ite at 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 part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you One World Technologies Inc Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY WHAT ...

Page 20: ...uthorized 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 record the serial number in the space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No Serial No R84001 983000 300 5 05 OPERATOR S MANUAL 3 8 in 18 VOLT DRILL DRIVER R84001...

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