Subcompact 3/8 in. right angle impact wrench, subcompact 1/2 in. right angle impact wrench (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for RIDGID R842301
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1/4 in. 18 V IMPACT DRIVER R842301 ACCEPTS ALL RIDGID 18 V BATTERY PACKS Your impact driver has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................. General Safety Rules ..............................3-4 Specific Safety Rules ...............................4 Symbols ..................................5-6 Features ...................................7 Assembly ..................................8 Operation ................................... 8- Maintenance .................................. Warranty ..................................3 Customer Service Information ......................... Back page INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance WARNING! at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may Use safety equipment.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section Tool service must be performed only by qualified of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- If you do not understand the warnings and ing, use only identical replacement parts. instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID customer service for ® assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Coupler ............/4 in. Keyless No Load Speed ..........0-,400 r/min. Motor ..............8 Volt DC Blows Per Minute ...........0-3,00 BPM Switch ............Variable Speed Torque ..............,450 in.lb. coupler directioN of rotAtioN selector (forwArd/reverse/ switch trigger ceNter locK) Bit storAge r84008 lithiuM-ioN BAtterY pAcK...
OPERATION This product will accept RIDGID 8 V lithium-ion battery WARNING: packs and RIDGID 8 V nickel-cadmium battery packs. Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s...
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OPERATION NOTE: The RIDGID 8 V nickel-cadmium battery pack is shown in the following illustrations. 18 v NicKel-cAdMiuM TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK BAtterY pAcK See Figure 2. Place the battery pack in the impact driver, aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in the driver’s battery port.
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OPERATION DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR directioN of rotAtioN selector (forwArd/reverse/ceNter locK) (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) See Figure 4. reverse The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the impact driver held in normal operating position, the direction of rota- tion selector should be positioned to the left of the switch trigger for driving.
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OPERATION WARNING: Do not drive a screw where there is likely to be hidden wiring behind the surface. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. If you must drive a screw where hidden wire may be present, always hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces (handle) when performing the operation to prevent a shock...
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be WARNING: repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should To avoid serious personal injury, always remove be replaced at a RIDGID authorized service center. the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance. BATTERIES...
RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand ® and stationary power tools. Consumable accessories pro- Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll vided with the tool such as, but not limited to, blades, bits free) -866-539-70.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1/4 in. 18 V IMPACT DRIVER R842301 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be ® sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call -866-539-70 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.