Assembly; Operation - RIDGID R8600521 Operator's Manual

SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-
pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL
Recycle Symbol
V Volts
min Minutes
Direct Current
n o
No Load Speed
.../min Per Minute

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or
damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and
completely assembled or with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal 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 and other possible serious injuries.
NAME
This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your
local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/
or disposal options.
Voltage
Time
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended for
use with this product. Any such alteration or modi-
fication is misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not recom-
mended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Drilling in all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard board), ceramics,
plastics, fiberglass, laminates, and metals; driving screws
into wood and drywall with screwdriver bits
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 1, page 9.
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
To turn the drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it
OFF, release the switch trigger and allow the chuck to come
to a complete stop.
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