RIDGID R82233 Operator's Manual page 13

OPERATION
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
See Figure 6.
The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by
a direction of rotation selector. With the impact driver held in
normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector
should be positioned to the left of the paddle switch for
driving. The driving direction is reversed when the selector
is to the right of the paddle switch.
Setting the paddle switch in the OFF (center lock) position
helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting when not
in use.
CAUTION:
To prevent gear damage, always allow the
coupler to come to a complete stop before changing
the direction of rotation.
To stop the impact driver, release the paddle switch 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.
Avoid running the driver at low speeds for extended periods
of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may
cause the driver to become overheated. If this occurs, cool
the driver by running it without a load and at full speed.
INSTALLING BITS
See Figure 7.
 Lock the paddle switch by placing the direction of
rotation selector in the center position.
 Remove the battery pack from the impact driver.
 Pull the coupler away from the driver (1).
 Insert driver bit to be used into the coupler (2).
 Release the coupler (3).
 Pull on the bit to make sure it is secured in the coupler.
There may be some play in the installed bit; this is
normal.
NOTE: Use only impact quality bits with a locking
groove.
WARNING:
Make sure the bit is secured in the coupler before
using the impact driver. Failure to do so could
cause serious personal injury.
REMOVING BITS
See Figure 7.
 Lock the paddle switch by placing the direction of
rotation selector in the center position.
 Remove the battery pack from the impact driver.
 Pull the coupler away from the driver.
 Remove driver bit from the coupler.
TO
TURN ON
TO
TURN OFF
FORWARD
PADDLE
SWITCH
PULL COUPLER
1
FORWARD
BIT
INSERT BIT
2
LOCKING
GROOVE
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DIRECTION OF
ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/
CENTER LOCK)
REVERSE
RELEASE COUPLER
3
COUPLER
Fig. 6
Fig. 7