Installing Bits - RIDGID R8411503 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
BIT STORAGE
See Figure 8.
When not in use, bits provided with the drill can be placed
in the storage area located on the base of the drill.

INSTALLING BITS

See Figure 12.
 Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation
selector in the center position.
 Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the opening
is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also,
raise the front of the drill slightly to keep the bit from falling
out of the chuck jaws.
 Insert the drill bit.
WARNING:
Make sure to insert the drill bit straight into the
chuck jaws. Do not insert the drill bit into the chuck
jaws at an angle then tighten, as shown in figure 3.
This could cause the drill bit to be thrown from the
drill, resulting in possible serious personal injury or
damage to the chuck.
 Tighten the chuck jaws securely on the bit.
NOTE: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the
arrow marked LOCK (tighten) to close the chuck jaws. Do
not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.
REMOVING BITS
See Figure 9.
 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 (release) to open the chuck jaws. Do
not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.
 Remove the drill bit.
USING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 10.
An auxiliary handle assembly is packed with the drill for
ease of operation and to help prevent loss of control. The
handle can be rotated 360°, and it can also be mounted on
the opposite side for left hand use.
To adjust the auxiliary handle assembly,
 Loosen the handle assembly by turning the handle coun-
terclockwise.
 Rotate the handle assembly to the desired operating
position.
 Securely tighten by turning the handle assembly clock-
wise.
Be sure the handle assembly is securely tightened against
the clamp. This secures the handle assembly.
BIT STORAGE AREA
DRILL BIT
CHUCK
JAWS
LOCK
(TIGHTEN)

SCREWDRIVER BIT
KEYLESS
UNLOCK
CHUCK
(RELEASE)
CHUCK
BODY
RIGHT
WRONG
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 0