Operation - RIDGID R6790 Operator's Manual

ASSEMbLY
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Driving multiple screws into wood and drywall with screw-
driver bits.
TURNING THE SCREWDRIVER ON/OFF
See Figure 2, page 14.
To turn the screwdriver ON, depress the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to turn the screwdriver OFF.
LOCK-ON bUTTON
See Figure 2, page 14.
The screwdriver is equipped with a lock-on feature which
is convenient for continuous driving of screws for extended
periods of time. To lock-on, depress the switch trigger, push
in and hold the lock-on button located on the side of the
handle, then release switch trigger. Release the lock-on but-
ton and the screwdriver will continue running.
To release the lock, depress the switch trigger and
release.
NOTE: If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use
and the screwdriver becomes disconnected from the power
supply, disengage the lock-on feature immediately.
FORWARD/REVERSE SWITCH
See Figure 3, page 14.
The direction of rotation of the bit is controlled by a switch
located above the switch trigger. With the screwdriver held
in normal operating position, the forward/reverse switch
should be positioned to the left of the switch for forward
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.
driving operation. The direction of rotation is in reverse when
the lever is to the right of the switch.
INSTALLING bITS
See Figure 4, page 14.
 Unplug the screwdriver.
 Remove screw strip from the tool if previously loaded.
 Hold the screwdriver upright and pull the bit release
toward the rear of the tool.
 Drop the bit into the feed housing.
 While still holding the bit release, depress the nosepiece
with the palm of your opposite hand to center the bit.
 Cycle the nosepiece up and down while gently shaking
the tool until the bit drops into place.
NOTE: You should not be able to see the bit above the
feed housing.
 Release the button when the bit drops into place.
 Make sure that the bit is secure by pointing the tool
downward and shaking the tool.
 If the bit is not secure, repeat the installation steps.
REMOVING bITS
See Figure 5, page 14.
 Unplug the screwdriver.
 Remove screw strip from tool if previously loaded.
 Hold the tool with the nose pointed downward.
 Pull the bit release toward the rear of the tool and shake
the tool.
 Release the button when the bit drops out of the feed
housing.
SETTING SCREW LENGTH
See Figure 6, page 14.
The adjustable nosepiece allows the tool to automatically
drive screws to preset depths.
To make preset depth adjustments:
 Unplug the screwdriver.
 Remove the nosepiece screw by turning counterclock-
wise with the supplied 9/64 in. hex key.
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