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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
™
18V/24V MaxSelect
1/4 in. IMPACT DRIVER
R8823
NEW LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS
MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD
SEPARATELY
Your impact driver has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before usin
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2 General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 Specific Safety Rules .....................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the WARNING! off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools Read all instructions. Failure to follow all that have the switch on invites accidents. instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers p
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery may cause irritation or burns. battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. SERVICE Recharge only with the charger specified by the Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair manufacturer. A charger that
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, WARNING! etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may plastic. result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal An extension cord should not be used unless injury. absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electr
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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. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n Rotational speed, at no load No Load Speed o Class II Tool Double-insula
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may CAUTION: result in minor or moderate in
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FEATURES Blows Per Minute PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Coupler ...............................................................1/4 in. Hex 18V Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack ....0-2,900 r/min. (BPM) Switch .............................. Variable Speed Reversible (VSR) 24V Lithium-Ion Battery Pack............. 0-3,300 r/min. (BPM) No Load Speed Torque ................................................................... 1,490 in.lb. 18V Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack ....0-1,700 r/min. (RPM) Charger Input ...
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR IMPACT DRIVER DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR See Figure 1. (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) The safe use of this product requires an understanding of The impact driver has a direction of rotation (forward/reverse/ the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as center lock) selector located above the switch trigger for well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before changing the direction of bit rotation. Setting the switch use of this product, famili
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OPERATION THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR RIDGID WARNING: 24V LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS AND THE 24V Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you RIDGID LITHIUM-ION CHARGER. careless. Remember that a careless fraction of CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. NOTE: New 24V lithium-ion battery packs will not work without first being charged. Before first time use, charge WARNING: the battery pack to activate it. Always wear safety goggles or safety g
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OPERATION FULL 3/4 TO CHARGE CAPACITY CAPACITY A fully discharged battery pack with a temperature between 32°F and 150°F will charge in about an hour. Charge the 24V lithium-ion battery pack only with the 1/2 charger provided. CAPACITY � Connect the charger to a power supply. 24 v X L i NOTE: If needed, the charger can operate with most generators and inverters rated at 300 Watts or higher. Attach the battery pack to the charger by aligning the ? raised ribs on the battery pack with
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OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID 24V LITHIUM-ION CHARGER See Figure 4. LED BATTERY RED GREEN ACTION INDICATOR PACK LED LED Charging Fast charging ON OFF Charges in 1 hour. Charger pre-charges battery until normal voltage Deeply Charging ON OFF is reached, then begins fast charge mode. May Discharged take longer than 1 hour to fully charge. Maintenance Fast charging is complete; Full OFF ON charging Charger maintains charge mode. Hot battery When battery pack reaches cooled temperature, Evalu
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OPERATION THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR RIDGID NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY PACKS AND CHARGERS. Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge the pack until the light on the front of the charger changes from flashing green to continuous green. NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged. This
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OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID NICKEL-CADMIUM CHARGERS See Figure 6. LED BATTERY RED GREEN ACTION INDICATOR PACK LED LED Power Without battery pack ON OFF Ready to charge battery pack. When battery pack reaches cooled Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing OFF temperature, charger begins fast charge mode. When battery pack reaches warmed Evaluate Cold battery pack Flashing OFF temperature, charger begins fast charge mode. Charger pre-charges battery until Evaluate Deeply discharged Flashing O
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OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 7. Place the battery pack in the impact driver, aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in the driver’s battery port. Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured to the impact driver before beginning operation. RAISED RIBS TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 8. Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and LATCH depress both sides to release the battery pack from the
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OPERATION DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) See Figure 9. The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by REVERSE a selector located above the switch trigger. With the impact driver held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch trigger for driving. The driving direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of the switch trigger. Settin
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OPERATION REMOVING BITS See Figure 10. Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in the center position. Remove the battery pack from the impact driver. Pull the coupler away from the driver. Remove driver bit from the coupler. WARNING: Do not drive a screw where there is likely to be hidden wiring behind the surface. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. If you must drive a screw where hidden
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most When servicing use only identical RIDGID plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of replacement parts. Use of any other parts may commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use create a hazard or cause product damage. clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, Always wear safety goggles or safety
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WARRANTY ® RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war- WHAT IS NOT COVERED ranty service. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail ® and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers de- Limited to RIDGID hand held and stationary power tools fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured malfunction, failure or d
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL ™ 18V/24V MaxSelect 1/4 in. IMPACT DRIVER R8823 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 online at www.ridgid.com. The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Please record the serial number in the space
