Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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 Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite...
Page 4 - SERVICE
4 SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. GENERAL SAFETY RULES When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section ...
Page 5 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL
5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Min...
Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: To avoid...
Page 7 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
7 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Chuck .........................................................../ in. KeylessMotor .................................................................. 8 Volt DCSwitch .......................................................... Variable Speed No Load Speed ..............
Page 8 - KNOW YOUR DRILL; PACKING LIST; ASSEMBLY
8 FEATURES KNOW YOUR DRILL See Figure 1. 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 operating features and s...
Page 9 - OPERATION; WARNIN; BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
9 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products 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 products. Failure to do so could result in ob...
Page 10 - TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK; VARIABLE SPEED
0 OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 2. Lock the switch trigger on the drill by placing the direction of rotation (forward/reverse/center lock) selector in center position. Place battery pack in the drill. Align raised rib on battery pack with the groove inside the drill. Make sure t...
Page 11 - DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
OPERATION DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) See Figure 3. The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the drill held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned...
Page 12 - ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH; LED WORKLIGHT
OPERATION HI SPEED TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO) 1 2 LOW SPEED TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN See Figure 5. The drill has a two-speed gear train designed for drilling or driving at LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch is located on top of the drill to select either LO (1) or HI (2) speed. When using drill i...
Page 13 - BIT STORAGE; REMOVING BITS
3 OPERATION CHUCK BODY BIT STORAGE See Figure 8. When not in use, bits provided with the drill can be placed in the storage area located on the base of the drill. INSTALLING BITS See Figure 9. Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in the center position. Open or c...
Page 14 - DRILLING
4 OPERATION DRILLING See Figure 11. Check the direction of rotation selector for the correct setting (forward or reverse). Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates. Hold the drill firmly and place the bit at the point to be d...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
5 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, al...
Page 16 - CHUCK REMOVAL; TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
6 MAINTENANCE CHUCK REMOVAL See Figures 12 - 14. The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one. Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. Insert a 5/6 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. Tap...
Page 17 - WARRANTY
7 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased //04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications sho...
Page 18 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL; Customer Service Information:
OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1/2 in. 18 V LITHIUM-ION DRILLTWO-SPEED/REVERSIBLE R86006 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...