RIDGID R81030 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 selector located above the switch trigger. With the
screwdriver held in normal operating position, the direction
of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the
switch trigger for driving. The driving direction is reversed
when the selector is to the right of the switch trigger.
Setting the switch trigger 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
chuck to come to a complete stop before changing the
direction of rotation.
To stop the screwdriver, release the switch trigger and allow
the chuck to come to a complete stop.
NOTE: The screwdriver will not run unless the direction of
rotation selector is pushed fully to the left or right.
Avoid running the screwdriver at low speeds for extended
periods of time. Running at low speeds under constant us-
age may cause the screwdriver to become overheated. If
this occurs, cool the screwdriver by running it without a load
and at full speed.
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH
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.
ADJUSTING TORQUE
See Figure 7.
n There are sixteen torque indicator settings located on the
front of the screwdriver.
n Rotate adjustment ring to desired setting, aligning num-
ber on adjustment ring with arrow on housing.
• 1 - 4 For driving small screws
• 5 - 8 For driving screws into soft material
• 9 - 12 For driving screws into soft and hard
materials
• 13 - For driving screws into hard wood
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
TO DECREASE
TORQUE
TO INCREASE
TORQUE
13
REVERSE
FORWARD
SWITCH
TRIGGER
ADJUSTING
RING
Fig. 6
Fig. 7