Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETY
2 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invi...
Page 4 - SERVICE
4 5 n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per-forming an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting tool “live” and shock the operator. n Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual ca...
Page 5 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL
4 5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands...
Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 7 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,...
Page 7 - DOUBLE INSULATION; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL
6 7 DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect-ing insulation. Double insulated tools do not nee...
Page 8 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
8 9 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Square Drive............................................................. 1/2 in. Torque Output .................................... Maximum 450 ft. lb. Speed Selection ...............................................Two SpeedImpacts Per Minute ................
Page 10 - OPERATION; APPLICATIONS; REVERSIBLE
10 11 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in obje...
Page 11 - INSTALLING AND REMOVING SOCKETS; IMPACT TIME
10 11 OPERATION INSTALLING AND REMOVING SOCKETS See Figure 4. Use only sockets designed for impact wrenches. Always se-lect the correct size impact socket for nuts and bolts. Using the wrong size socket may damage the nut or bolt and cause the fastening torque to be inaccurate or inconsistent. n Unp...
Page 12 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
12 13 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, ...
Page 13 - WARRANTY; 0-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY
12 13 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communicati...
Page 14 - Customer Service Information:; OPERATOR’S MANUAL; DOUBLE INSULATED
14 983000-525 8-05 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us onli...