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SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should 
be  performed  only  by  a  qualified  service  technician.  For 
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest 
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-
ing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to 
use this product until you read thoroughly and un-
derstand completely the operator’s manual. If you 
do not understand the warnings and instructions 
in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. 
Call RIDGID

®

 customer service for assistance.

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result 
in severe eye damage. Before 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 standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked 
to comply with ANSI Z87..

WARNING:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result 
in death or serious injury.

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result 
in death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in 
minor or moderate injury. 

CAUTION:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property 
damage.

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SIGNAL

MEANING

Summary of Contents for R840011

Page 1: ...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 under...

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

Page 3: ...not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust m...

Page 4: ...attery immediately Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition such as a pilot light To reduce the risk of serious personal injury never use any cordless product in the presence of o...

Page 5: ...rator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and...

Page 6: ...Before 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...

Page 7: ...eed Gear Train 2 Speed FEATURES Fig 1 BIT STORAGE KEYLESS CHUCK TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY No Load Speed 0 450 0 1 500 r min RPM Clutch 24 Positions Torque 460 in lb SWITCH TRIGG...

Page 8: ...roduct requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yoursel...

Page 9: ...8 V lithium ion battery packs and RIDGID 18 V nickel cadmium battery packs For complete charging instructions refer to the Operator s Manual for the battery packs and chargers listed in the General Sa...

Page 10: ...y pack can cause damage to internal components TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 2 Lock the switch trigger on the drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position Locate latches...

Page 11: ...be positioned to the left of the switch trigger for drilling The drilling direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of the switch trigger Setting the switch trigger in the OFF center loc...

Page 12: ...Figure 7 When not in use the bit provided with this drill can be placed in the storage area located on the rear of the drill INSTALLING BITS See Figure 8 9 Lock the switch trigger by placing the direc...

Page 13: ...To adjust the auxiliary handle assembly Loosen the handle assembly by turning the handle coun terclockwise Rotate the handle assembly to the desired operating position Securely tighten by turning the...

Page 14: ...jams in the workpiece or if the drill stalls stop the tool immediately Remove the bit from the workpiece and determine the reason for jamming NOTE This drill has an electric brake When the switch trig...

Page 15: ...tions WARNING Upon removal cover the battery pack s terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components Lithium ion and nickel...

Page 16: ...e chuck jaws securely Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclock wise direction This will loosen the chuck on the spindle It can now be unscrewed by hand TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK The chuck may beco...

Page 17: ...e at www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any...

Page 18: ...e location 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...

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