RIDGID R81030 Operator's Manual page 14

OPERATION
STICK/PISTOL POSITION
See Figures 8 - 9.
The screwdriver has been designed so that it can be used
as a stick screwdriver or a pistol screwdriver. A pivot locking
button is located on the side of the screwdriver.
To place the screwdriver in stick position: Hold in normal
operating position, slide pivot locking button down and twist
front housing fully to the right.
To place the screwdriver in pistol position: Hold in normal
operating position, slide pivot locking button down and twist
front housing fully to the left.
SCREWDRIVER IN STICK POSITION
SCREWDRIVER IN PISTOL POSITION
ROTATE
TO STICK
POSITION
ROTATE TO
STICK POSITION
COUPLER
See Figure 10.
The coupler on the screwdriver has been designed to accept
1/4 in. hex bits.
INSTALLING BITS
See Figure 10.
n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in the center position.
n Remove the battery pack from the screwdriver.
n Pull the coupler away from the screwdriver (1).
n Insert screwdriver bit to be used into the coupler (2).
n Release the coupler (3).
n Pull on the bit to make sure it is secured in the coupler.
There may be some play in the installed bit; this is
normal.
n Insert battery pack into tool.
WARNING:
Make sure the bit is secured in the coupler before
using the screwdriver. Failure to do so could cause
serious personal injury.
Fig. 8
14
ROTATE
TO PISTOL
POSITION
ROTATE TO
PISTOL POSITION
TO LOCK
TO
RELEASE
PIVOT
LOCKING
BUTTON
Fig. 9