RIDGID STEALTH FORCE R86036 Operator's Manual page 6

OPERATION
NOTE: A whistling or ringing noise coming from the switch
during use is a normal part of the switch function.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
See Figure 2, page 9.
Set the direction of rotation selector in the OFF (center lock)
position to lock the switch trigger and help prevent accidental
starting when not in use.
Position the direction of rotation selector to the left of the
switch trigger for forward operation. Position the selector to
the right of the switch trigger to reverse the direction.
NOTE: The tool will not run unless the direction of rotation
selector is pushed fully to the left or right.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Lock the switch when not in use or carrying at your
side, when installing or removing the battery pack,
and when installing or removing bits.
NOTICE:
To prevent gear damage, always allow the coupler
to come to a complete stop before changing the
direction of rotation.
SPEED/TORQUE SELECTOR
See Figure 3, page 9.
The speed and torque of the impact driver can be changed
for various applications.
 LOW Speed (1)
 MEDIUM Speed (2)
 HIGH Speed (3)
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 4, page 9.
To install:
 Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation
(forward/reverse/center lock) selector in center position.
 Align raised rib on battery pack with the groove inside
the tool.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and battery pack is secured before begin-
ning operation.
To remove:
 Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation
selector in center position.
 Depress the latches on the sides of the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's
manuals for your battery pack and charger.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BITS
See Figure 5, page 9.
 To install bits, remove the battery pack from the tool.
 Push the bit into the coupler until it clicks into place.
NOTE: If the bit does not insert easily into the coupler,
pull the coupler forward and reinsert the bit.
 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.
NOTE: Use only impact quality bits.
WARNING:
Make sure the bit is secured in the coupler before
using the impact driver. Failure to do so could
cause serious personal injury.
 To remove bits, remove the battery pack from the tool.
 With the nose of the tool pointed away from you, pull the
coupler away from the driver.
 The bit will eject from the coupler.
TRI-BEAM LED LIGHTS
See Figure 6, page 10.
The LED lights around the coupler illuminate when either the
switch trigger or LED grip light switch is depressed.
If the tool is not in use, the time-out feature will cause the
lights to start fading and then shut off.
The LED lights illuminate only when there is a charged bat-
tery pack in the tool.
USING THE IMPACT DRIVER
See Figures 7 - 8, page 10.
WARNING:
Do not drive a screw where there is likely to be
hidden wiring behind the surface. Contact with a
"live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and possibly shock the operator. If you must
drive a screw where hidden wire may be present,
always hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
(handle) when performing the operation to prevent
a shock to the operator.
CAUTION:
The metal surface may become hot during use.
Avoid contact with it to avoid possible burn injury.
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