Ridgid R8804 - Manual

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...

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...

8 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor .........................................................................................................................................................18 Volt / 24 Volt DCCharger Input .....................................................................

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...