RIDGID R840011 Operator's Manual page 12

OPERATION
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4.
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.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack

snap in place and battery pack is secured in the drill
before beginning operation.
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure
raised rib on battery pack aligns with the slide on
the bottom of the drill and latches snap into place
properly. Improper assembly of the battery pack
can cause damage to internal components.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4.
 Lock the switch trigger on the drill by placing the
direction of rotation selector in center position.
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to

release battery pack from the drill.
The battery pack will automatically disconnect in

direction to be removed when buttons are depressed.
Remove the battery pack from the drill.

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 5.
To turn the drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it
OFF, release the switch trigger.
VARIABLE SPEED
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed and
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. Do not be concerned; this is a
normal part of the switch function.
DEPRESS LATCHES TO
RELEASE BATTERY PACK
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
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REVERSE
FORWARD
SWITCH TRIGGER
Fig. 4
Fig. 5