RIDGID R8823 Operator's Manual page 15

OPERATION
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 7.
 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.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 8.
 Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and
depress both sides to release the battery pack from the
impact driver.
 Remove the battery pack.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be locked when
not in use or carrying at your side.
SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 9.
To turn the impact driver ON, depress the switch
trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger.
VARIABLE SPEED
See Figure 9.
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. Speed is
controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.
NOTE: You might hear a whistling or ringing noise from
the switch during use. Do not be concerned; this is a
normal part of the switch function.
18V BATTERY PACK
DEPRESS LATCHES TO
RELEASE BATTERY PACK
24V BATTERY PACK
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RAISED RIBS
LATCH
Fig. 7
LATCH
LATCH
Fig. 8