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FEATURES

This product has been shipped completely assembled.

  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the 

box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list 
are included.

  Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage 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 

-866-539-70 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

/ in. Drill
Auxiliary Handle
Double-ended Bit
Bag 
Operator’s Manual

KEYLESS CHUCK

The keyless chuck allows you to hand-tighten or release the 
drill bit in the chuck jaws.

TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING

The drill has a 4-position clutch. The torque adjustment 
ring can be turned to select the right amount of torque for 
the application.

TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN

The two-speed gear train is designed for drilling or driving 
at 

LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch is located on top 

of the drill for selecting either 

LO (1) or HI (2) speed.

VARIABLE SPEED

The  variable  speed  switch  trigger  delivers  higher  speed 
with  increased  trigger  pressure  and  lower  speed  with  
decreased trigger pressure.

KNOW YOUR DRILL

See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product 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  yourself  with  all  operating 
features and safety rules.

AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Your drill is equipped with an auxiliary handle assembly for 
ease of operation and to prevent loss of control.

BIT STORAGE

 

Bits provided with the drill can be plac

ed in the storage area, 

located on the base of the drill.

DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR 

(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
Your drill has a direction of rotation (forward/reverse/center 
lock) selector located above the switch trigger for changing 
the direction of bit rotation. Setting the switch trigger in the 
OFF (center lock) position helps reduce the possibility of 
accidental starting when not in use.

ASSEMBLY

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.

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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