RIDGID R862311 Operator's Manual page 7

OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
R86115
Hammer drilling in concrete, brick, or other masonry.
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
R862311
Driving long deck screws, driving carriage bolts into deck
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posts; driving Tapcon screws into block walls and concrete;
driving screws into metal studs
CAUTION:
These tools are not intended to be used for mixing
concrete, drywall, grout or other similar types of
viscous mixtures. Failure to obey this caution could
cause poor performance, possible injury, and will
void your warranty.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BELT HOOK
OR BIT HOLDER
See Figure 3, page 12 (R86115).
See Figure 1, page 13 (R862311).
The belt hook (p/n 636181001) and bit holder (p/n 539462001)
are interchangeable. They may be installed on either side of
the base. Look for these accessories where you purchased
this product or call 1-866-539-1710.
 Align hole in belt hook or bit holder with hole in tool's base.
 Install screw to secure belt hook or bit holder in place.
 To uninstall, remove screw and then belt hook or bit
holder.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 4, page 12 (R86115).
See Figure 2, page 13 (R862311).
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
To turn the tool ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it
OFF, release the switch trigger and allow the chuck to come
to a complete stop.
NOTE: A whistling or ringing noise coming from the switch
during use is a normal part of the switch function.
NOTE: Running at low speeds under constant usage may
cause the drill to become overheated. If this occurs, cool the
drill by running it without a load and at full speed.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD / REVERSE / CENTER LOCK)
See Figure 4, page 12 (R86115).
See Figure 2, page 13 (R862311).
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.
NOTICE:
To prevent gear damage, always allow the chuck
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 bits.
INSTALLING / REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5, page 12 (R86115).
See Figure 3, page 13 (R862311).
 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 in place and battery pack is secured 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.
R86115 HAMMER DRILL
INSTALLING/REMOVING BITS
See Figures 6 - 7, page 12 (R86115).
The arrows on the keyless chuck indicate which direction to
rotate the chuck sleeve to tighten or release the bit.
Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.
 To install bits, lock the switch trigger.
 Open or close the chuck jaws until the opening is slightly
larger than the bit size you intend to use.
 Raise the front of the drill slightly and insert the bit.
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