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WARNING:

Do  not  allow  familiarity  with  tools  to  make  you 
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a 
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with 
side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so 
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes 
resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do  not  use  any  attachments  or  accessories  not 
recommended  by  the  manufacturer  of  this  tool. 
The use of attachments or accessories not recom-
mended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

  Hammer drilling in concrete, brick, or other masonry

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Drilling in wood

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Drilling in ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, and laminates

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Drilling in metals

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 Driving screws

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Mixing paint

OPERATION

This  product  will  accept  RIDGID  8  V  lithium-ion  battery 
packs and RIDGID 8 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 Safety Rules.

BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES

RIDGID 8 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. 
To reset the battery and tool, release the trigger and resume 
normal operation.
NOTE: To prevent further shut down of the battery, avoid 
forcing the tool. Switching to a lower speed will also prevent 
shut down.
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. 

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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