RIDGID R86212 Operator's Manual page 6

OPERATION
NOTICE:
To prevent gear damage, always allow the anvil
to come to a complete stop before changing the
direction of rotation.
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 sockets.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3, page 8.
 Lock the switch trigger.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and that battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
 Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
LED LIGHT
See Figure 4, page 8.
The LED light at the base of the tool illuminates when the
switch trigger is depressed.
If the tool is not in use, the time-out feature will cause the
light to start fading and then shut off.
The LED light illuminates only when there is a charged bat-
tery pack in the tool.
MODE SELECTOR
See Figure 4, page 8.
Press the mode selector to cycle between Low (1) speed,
Medium (2) speed, High (3) speed, and Auto Mode (A).
Auto Mode offers protection from over-tightening fasteners.
It allows for greater control, reducing damage to fasteners
and work surfaces. If the tool is in Auto Mode and running
in the forward direction, it will automatically shut down once
it starts impacting. If the tool is in Auto Mode and running
in the reverse direction, it will automatically shut down after
impacting has completed.
The range of speeds available in each setting are:
 Auto Mode (A) ............................................0-1,100 RPM
 Low (1) ..........................................................0-600 RPM
 Medium (2) .................................................0-1,300 RPM
 High (3).......................................................0-1,800 RPM
NOTICE:
Never change modes while the tool is running.
Doing so may result in serious damage to the tool.
CAUTION:
Overtightening fasteners may cause galling or
breakage, so it is recommended to choose a mode
that stops at half of the desired torque application
and to finish the tightening with a reliable torque
wrench.
NOTE: Torque-limiting devices are compatible with Auto-
Tightening and are available to prevent overtightening.
They can be purchased seperately at The Home Depot
and other hardware stores.
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