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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
1/2 in. 18 VOLT LITHIUM-ION
™
AutoShift DRILL
R86014
Your drill 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 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 Specific Safety Rules ..................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning WARNING! the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better injury. control of the tool in unexpected
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of Following this rule will reduce the
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product 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 o No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction
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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 result DANGER: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result WARNING: in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in CAUTION: minor or moderate injury. (W
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Chuck .........................................................../ in. Keyless No Load Speed .......................0-450/0-,450 r/min. (RPM) Motor ..................................................................8 V olt DC Clutch ................................................................ 4 Position Switch ..........................................................Variable Speed Torque ................................................................
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ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product has been shipped completely assembled. If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate Carefully remove the product and any accessories from this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list heed this warning could result in serious personal are included. injury. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packi
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OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 2. Lock the switch trigger on the drill by placing the direc- tion of rotation (forward/reverse/center lock) selector in center position. Place battery pack in the drill. Align raised rib on battery pack with the groove inside the drill. Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and battery pack is secured in the drill DEPRESS before beginning operation. LATCHES TO RELEASE TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK BATTERY PACK See
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OPERATION ™ AutoShift SELECTOR CAUTION: ™ AutoShift To prevent gear damage, always allow the chuck BLUE to come to a complete stop before changing the LED direction of rotation. AMBER To stop the drill, release the switch trigger and allow the LED chuck to come to a complete stop. NOTE: The drill will not run unless the direction of rotation selector is pushed fully to the left or right. HIGH Avoid running the drill at low speeds for extended periods of time. Running at low speeds under
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OPERATION LED LIGHT See Figure 7. The LED light on the foot of the drill will come on when the switch trigger is depressed. This provides additional lighting on the surface of the workpiece for operation in lower-light areas. INSTALLING BITS See Figure 8. Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in the center position. Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also, raise the front of t
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OPERATION DRILLING See Figure 10. Check the direction of rotation selector for the correct setting (forward or reverse). Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates. Hold the drill firmly and place the bit at the point to be drilled. Depress the switch trigger to start the drill. Move the drill bit into the workpiece, applying only enough pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force the drill or apply side pressu
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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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MAINTENANCE CHUCK REMOVAL MALLET See Figures 11 - 13. CHUCK JAWS The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one. Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. Insert a 5/6 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise di- rection. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal. Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. Using a
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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 //04 and after. This product is manufactured malfunction, failure or def
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1/2 in. 18 VOLT LITHIUM-ION ™ AutoShift DRILL R86014 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 -866-539- 7 0 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
