Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETY; MODEL BATTERY PACK
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instruc-tions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)...
Page 4 - BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE; SERVICE; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
4 Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations dif-ferent from those intended...
Page 5 - SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5 SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charg...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS; SYMBOL
6 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes T...
Page 7 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 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 8 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
8 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor .........................................................................................................................................................18 Volt / 24 Volt DCCharger Input .....................................................................
Page 10 - OPERATION; APPLICATIONS; XLi
10 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 objects...
Page 11 - TO CHARGE; CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR
11 OPERATION TO CHARGE A fully discharged battery pack with a temperature between 32°F (0°C) and 150°F (65°C) will charge in about an hour. Charge the 24 Volt lithium-ion battery pack only with the charger provided. � Connect the charger to a power supply. NOTE: If needed , the charger can opera...
Page 12 - LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID 24V LITHIUM-ION CHARGER
12 OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID 24V LITHIUM-ION CHARGER See Figure 4. LED INDICATOR BATTERY PACK RED LED GREEN LED ACTION Charging Fast charging ON OFF Charges in 1 hour Charging Deeply Discharged ON OFF Charger pre-charges battery until normal voltage is reached, then begins fast charge mode. M...
Page 13 - LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID NICKEL-CADMIUM CHARGERS
13 OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID NICKEL-CADMIUM CHARGERS See Figure 5. Fig. 5 POWER INDICATOR EVALUATE INDICATOR CHARGING INDICATOR FULL INDICATOR LED INDICATOR BATTERY PACK RED LED GREEN LED ACTION Power Without battery pack ON OFF Ready to charge battery pack Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing ...
Page 14 - LOCKING THE SWITCH TRIGGER; INSTALLING BATTERY PACK
14 OPERATION LOCKING THE SWITCH TRIGGER See Figure 6. The switch trigger of the caulk gun can be locked off using the slide switch located below the switch trigger.� To lock the switch trigger, slide the switch lock up. This will prevent the caulk gun switch trigger from being depressed. � To un...
Page 16 - INSTALLING THE JOIST FOLLOWER
16 JOIST FOLLOWER ADHESIVE BEAD Fig. 12 INSTALLING THE JOIST FOLLOWER See Figure 11. � Hold and lightly squeeze the open end of the joist follower in one hand. � Insert the closed end of the joist follower into the opening located beneath the end of the carriage frame. Make sure it is completely...
Page 17 - APPLYING CAULK
17 OPERATION APPLYING CAULK See Figure 13. �Prepare the surface by removing any dust, dirt, or remnants of old caulk. Make sure the area is clean and dry. Set the speed of the caulk gun to match your application needs. Experiment in an out-of-the-way area to find the best speed and trigger press...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE
18 WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID replace-ment 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, also wear a du...
Page 19 - WARRANTY
19 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 communications...
Page 20 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL; Customer Service Information:
20 983000-9654-17-06 (REV:00) OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT/24 VOLT MaxSelect ™ ADHESIVE/CAULK GUN R8804 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 ...