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RIDGID R840011 Operator's Manual

1/2 in. 18 volt drill 2-speed
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
1/2 in. 18 VOLT DRILL
2-SPEED
R840011


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  • Page 1 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. Thank you for buying a RIDGID product. ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS  Introduction..................................  General Safety Rules ..............................3-4  Specific Safety Rules ...............................4  Symbols ..................................5-6  Features ..................................7-8  Assembly ..................................8  Operation ................................... 9-4  Maintenance ................................5-6  Warranty ..................................7  Customer Service Information ......................... Back Page INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning WARNING! the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may  Do not overreach.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES  Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free  When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section cleaning.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

  • Page 6: Symbols

    AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- do not understand the warnings and instructions ing, use only identical replacement parts. 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.

  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS No Load Speed .......0-450/0-,500 r/min. (RPM) Keyless Chuck ........../ in. Keyless Clutch .............. 4 Positions Motor ..............8 Volt DC Switch ............Variable Speed Torque ..............460 in.lb. Gear Train ..............  Speed AUXILIARY HANDLE TWO-SPEED GEAR ASSEMBLY TORQUE TRAIN (HI-LO) ADJUSTMENT RING...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    FEATURES KNOW YOUR DRILL KEYLESS CHUCK See Figure 1. The keyless chuck allows you to hand-tighten or release the The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the drill bit in the chuck jaws. information on the product and in this operator’s manual as TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.

  • Page 9: Operation

    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 careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a Manual for the battery packs and chargers listed in the second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
  • Page 10 OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 2. Lock the switch trigger on the drill by placing the  direction of rotation (forward/reverse/center lock) selector in center position. Place battery pack in the drill. Align raised rib on battery  pack with the groove inside the drill.

  • Page 11: Variable Speed

    OPERATION VARIABLE SPEED UNLOCK DRILL BIT (RELEASE) CHUCK The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed and BODY torque with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure. NOTE: You might hear a whistling or ringing noise from the switch during use.
  • Page 12 OPERATION ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH ADJUSTING RING TO DECREASE See Figure 6. TORQUE This product is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for driving different types of screws into different ma- terials. The proper setting depends on the type of material and the size of screw you are using.

  • Page 13: Removing Bits

    OPERATION REMOVING BITS See Figure 8.  Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in the center position.  Open the chuck jaws. NOTE: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked UNLOCK to open the chuck jaws. Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.

  • Page 14: Metal Drilling

    OPERATION DRILLING See Figure 11.  Check the direction of rotation selector for the correct setting (forward or reverse).  Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates. ...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    BATTERIES BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING This tool will accept RIDGID 8 V lithium-ion batteries or RIDGID 8 V nickel-cadmium batteries. Length of service To preserve natural resources, please from each charging will depend on the type of work you recycle or dispose of batteries properly.
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE CHUCK REMOVAL MALLET See Figures 12 - 14. CHUCK JAWS The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one.  Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.  Insert a 5/6 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.

  • Page 17: Warranty

    RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand than an authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand ®...

  • Page 18: Customer Service Information

    R840011 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.

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