Specifications; Features - RIDGID R86008 Operator's Manual

FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Chuck ...........................................................1/2 in. Keyless
Motor .................................................................. 18 Volt DC
Switch .............................. VSR (Variable Speed Reversible)
No Load Speed ....................... 0-450/0-1,650 r/min. (RPM)
KNOW YOUR DRILL
See Figure 1, page 13.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the product and in this operator's manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all oper-
ating features and safety rules.
BELT HOOK
The belt hook can be used to hang the tool from a belt when
disconnected and not in use.
BIT STORAGE
The bit provided with the drill can be placed in the storage
area, located on the base of the drill.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
Your drill has a direction of rotation (forward/reverse/center
lock) selector located above the switch trigger for changing
the direction of bit rotation. Setting the direction of rotation
selector in the OFF (center lock) position will lock the switch
trigger to help reduce the possibility of accidental starting
when not in use.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
This product and some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may
contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Clutch ................................................................ 24 Position
Torque
with 1.5 Ah Li-ion battery R840085 535 in.lb. (60.45 Nm)
with 3.0 Ah Li-ion battery R840083 ..500 in.lb. (55.9 Nm)
KEYLESS CHUCK
The keyless chuck allows you to hand-tighten or release the
drill bit in the chuck jaws.
LED GRIP LIGHT
The LED grip light, located on the front of the tool base,
illuminates when either the switch trigger or grip light switch
is depressed.
TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING
Your drill has a 24-position clutch. The torque adjustment
ring can be turned to select the right amount of torque for
your application.
TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN
The two-speed gear train is designed for drilling or driving
at LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch is located on top
of your drill for selecting either LO (1) or HI (2) speed.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
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