RIDGID R86008, Operator'S Manual

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5 - English
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. All items listed in the
Includes
section must be
included at the time of purchase.
WARNING:
Items in this Assembly section are not assembled
to the product by the manufacturer and require
customer installation. Use of a product that may
have been improperly assembled could result in
serious personal injury.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments 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.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE AUXILIARY
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figures 1 - 2, page 9
.
WARNING:
Always use the auxiliary handle when using this
tool to help resist torque reactions. Binding or
stalling of this product could lead to serious
personal injury.
The auxiliary handle assembly has handle position options.
To install the auxiliary handle:

Turn the handle grip counterclockwise to loosen it and
open the hooks wide enough to fit over the mounting ribs,
behind the torque adjustment ring.

Place the hooks over the mounting ribs, making sure the
hooks are positioned in the slots as shown.
 Turn the handle clockwise to tighten. Make sure the
handle is secure before beginning operation.
To remove the handle and install it on the opposite side:
 Turn the handle grip counterclockwise to loosen and
remove the handle.

Reinstall the handle in the desired position.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.