RIDGID R842301 Operator's Manual

RIDGID R842301 Operator's Manual

1/4 in. 18 volt impact driver
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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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
1/4 in. 18 VOLT IMPACT DRIVER
R842301
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  • Page 1 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS  Introduction ...2  General Safety Rules ... 3-4  Specific Safety Rules ...4  Safety Rules for Charger ...5  Symbols ... 6-7  Features ... 8-9  Assembly ...9  Operation ... 10-14  Maintenance ...15 ...
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.  Use battery only with charger listed. MODEL BATTERY PACK R842301 130254003 140276001, 140276002, 130254007 140276003, 140276004,  Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the charger.
  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    Following this rule will reduce the risk of seri- ous personal injury.  Do not use the impact driver as a drill. The impact driver is not designed to be used as a drill.  Do not drive a screw where there may be hidden wiring behind the surface.
  • Page 5: Safety Rules For Charger

    SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.  Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.
  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current...
  • Page 7: Symbols

    SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: 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.
  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Coupler ...1/4 in. Keyless Motor ... 18 Volt DC Switch ...Variable Speed No Load Speed ...0-2,400/min. Blows Per Minute ...0-3,100 BPM Torque ... 1,450 in.lb. Charger Input ... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Charge Rate ... 30 minutes COUPLER SWITCH TRIGGER BIT STORAGE...
  • Page 9: Assembly

    Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. BIT STORAGE Bits provided with the impact driver can be placed in the storage area, located on the base of the tool. BLOWS PER MINUTE This tool features an impact speed of 0-3,100 BPM (Blows Per Minute).
  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION 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.
  • Page 11 OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 3. INDICATOR Power Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Defective • If defective, try to repeat the conditions a second time by removing and reinstalling the battery pack. If the LED status repeats a second time, try charging a different battery. •...
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 4.  Place the battery pack in the impact driver, aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in the driver’s battery port.  Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured to the impact driver before beginning operation.
  • Page 13 To stop the impact driver, release the switch trigger and allow the coupler to come to a complete stop. NOTE: The impact driver will not run unless the direction of rotation selector is pushed fully to the left or right.
  • Page 14: Operation

    (handle) when performing the operation to prevent a shock to the operator, as seen in figure 8. CAUTION: The impact driver is not designed to be used as a drill. DRIVING OR REMOVING SCREWS See Figures 8 - 9.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a RIDGID authorized service center. BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING...
  • Page 16 NOTES...
  • Page 17: Warranty

    2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
  • Page 18: Customer Service Information

    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 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.

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