Ridgid R81030 - Manual

6 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 S...

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 the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: To avoid...

8 4-1/8 in. FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor .................................................................9.6 Volt DCSwitch..........................................................Variable SpeedNo Load Speed ................................................. 0-530/min.Coupler ..........

9 FEATURES KNOW YOUR SCREWDRIVER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) Your screwdriver has a direction of rotation (forward/reverse/center lock) selector lo...

10 OPERATION Fig. 2 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 ...

11 OPERATION Ready to charge battery pack When battery pack reaches cooled temperature, charger begins fast charge mode W h e n b a t t e r y p a c k re a c h e s w a r m e d t e m p e r a t u re , c h a rg e r begins fast charge mode Charger pre-charges battery until normal voltage is reached, then...

12 OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. n Place the battery pack in the screwdriver, aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in the tool’s battery port. n Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured to the screwdriver befo...

13 Fig. 6 OPERATION Fig. 7 DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR See Figure 6. The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the screwdriver held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the...

15 PULL COUPLER FORWARD Fig. 10 OPERATION BIT 1 2 3 INSERT BIT RELEASE COUPLER COUPLER LOCKING GROOVE Fig. 11 REMOVING BITS See Figure 10. n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in the center position. n Remove the battery pack from the screwdriver. n Pull the couple...

16 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, als...

17 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...

18 983000-792 7-05 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...