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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
18 VOLT
ADHESIVE/CAULK GUN
R84040
Your caulk gun 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 using this product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2 n General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 n Specific Safety Rules......................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. WARNING! n Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may control of the tool in unexpected situations. result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal n Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. injury. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or h
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement SERVICE parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section n Tool service must be performed only by qualified of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Never use a battery that has been dropped or rec
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy WARNING! plastic. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. n An extension cord should not be used unless Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If injury. extension cord must be used, make sure: a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the
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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. 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 No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor......................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DC Charger Input ....................................................................................................................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Charge Rate ......................................................................................................
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR ADHESIVE/CAULK GUN PLUNGER ROD HANDLE See Figure 1. The plunger rod handle is used to pull the plunger rod back, Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself allowing caulk to be loaded. with all operating features and safety rules. PUNCTURE TOOL AUTO SHUT-OFF For your convenience, a puncture tool is provided for break- When the caulk tube is empty, the auto shut-off feature will ing the seal on a new tube of caulk. When using a partially cause the motor to sh
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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 being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Fig. 2 Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this n Attach the battery pack t
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OPERA OPERATION TION LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 3. LED BATTERY RED GREEN ACTION INDICATOR PACK LED LED Power Without battery pack ON OFF Ready to charge battery pack Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing OFF When battery pack reaches cooled temperature, charger begins fast charge mode Evaluate Cold battery pack Flashing OFF When battery pack reaches warmed temperature, charger begins fast charge mode Evaluate Deeply discharged Flashing OFF Charger pre-charges battery until normal volta
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OPERATION INSTALLING BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. n While holding the caulk gun pointed away from you, lock the switch trigger by sliding the switch lock to the left. Place the battery pack on the tool. Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured on the tool before beginning BATTERY PACK operation. CAUTION: When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the drill and latches into
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OPERATION ADJUSTING THE VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 6. Use the variable speed knob to adjust the material feed rate LOW SPEED of the caulk gun for your particular application. n To increase the rate of material feed, turn the knob in a counterclockwise direction. �n To decrease the rate of material feed, turn the knob in a clockwise direction. VARIABLE SPEED LOADING CAULK SELECTOR See Figures 7 - 8. HI SPEED n � Lock the switch trigger by sliding switch lock to the left. Fig. 6 �n Using a ut
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OPERATION INSTALLING THE JOIST FOLLOWER RAISED See Figure 9. JOIST NOTCHES FOLLOWER �n Hold and lightly squeeze the open end of the joist follower in one hand. �n Insert the closed end of the joist follower into the opening located beneath the end of the carriage frame. Make sure it is completely seated to the raised notches on the joist follower. �n Release the open end of the joist follower. n When finished, squeeze the open end of the joist follower and pull to remove. TO INSTALL TO REM
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OPERATION APPLYING CAULK See Figure 11. CAULK BEAD n P � repare the surface by removing any dust, dirt, or remnants of old caulk. Make sure the area is clean and dry. n Adjust caulk gun speed to application needs. n Hold the gun at a slight angle. If filling a crack, insert the spout into the crack, if possible; otherwise, run the caulk gun along the surface. n Squeeze the trigger on the caulk gun and move the caulk gun at an even pace along the surface. NOTE: If the bead of caulk is too n
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R MAINTENANCE USING THE BAG WARNING: See Figure 12. When servicing use only identical RIDGID The bag provided with the caulk gun is designed to allow replacement parts. Use of any other parts may the tool to be secured on the outside of the bag, which create a hazard or cause product damage. helps keep the inside of the bag clean. To transport the caulk gun: n Place the base of the caulk gun inside the large pocket. WARNING: n Pass the left hook-and-loop strap over the carriage frame Alwa
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MAINTENANCE BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND BATTERIES PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel- cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each To preserve natural resources, please charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. recycle or dispose of batteries properly. The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they This product contains nickel-cadmium will eventuall
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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- any part covered under the warranty, at our option, at no ranty service. charge to you. ® Limited to RIDGID hand held and stationary power tools WHAT IS NOT COVERED purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed and may
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 VOLT ADHESIVE/CAULK GUN R84040 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 provided belo
