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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3/8 in. 18 VOLT DRILL-DRIVER
R84001
This new drill has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and op-
erator 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.
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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 n Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better WARNING! control of the tool in unexpected situations. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may n Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing injury. protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- SERVICE ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance n Tool service must be performed only by qualified section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. risk of shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER n An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely WARNING! necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may be used, make sure: result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the injury. same number, size and shape as those
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SYMBOLS Important: 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 Curren
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SPECIFICATIONS Chuck .................................................................................................................................................3/8 in. (10 mm) Keyless Motor......................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DC Switch..........................................................................................................................
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FEATURES Before using this tool, familiarize yourself with all operat- FORWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR ing features and safety requirements. However, do not let (DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR) familiarity with the tool make you careless. The drill-driver has a forward/reverse selector located above the switch trigger. This new drill-driver is equipped with the following features. See Figure 1. AUXILIARY HANDLE KEYLESS CHUCK This drill is equipped with an auxiliary handle for ease of The drill-dri
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FEATURES AUXILIARY TWO-SPEED HANDLE ASSEMBLY GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO) TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING KEYLESS CHUCK DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE/LOCK OFF) BIT STORAGE BATTERY PACK REVERSE FORWARD 4-1/8 in. CHARGER Fig. 1 9
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OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your drill-driver to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. CHARGING BATTERY PACK The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it until the light on front of charger changes from flashing green to continuous green. Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged.
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OPERATION 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 voltage is reach
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OPERATION SELECTOR WITH CENTER TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK LOCK POSITION n Lock the switch trigger on the drill by placing the direction of rotation (forward-reverse) selector in center position. See Figure 4. n Place battery pack in the drill. Align raised rib on battery REVERSE pack with the groove inside the drill. See Figure 5. n Make sure the latches on each side of your battery pack snap in place and battery pack is secured in the drill before beginning operation. CAUTION: When pla
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OPERATION TWO SPEED REVERSIBLE GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO) See Figure 4. LO This tool has the feature of being reversible. The direction of SPEED rotation is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the drill held in normal operating position, the 1 direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left 2 HI of the switch for drilling. The drilling direction is reversed SPEED when the selector is to the right of the switch. When the selector is in center position, th
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OPERATION INSTALLING BITS UNLOCK (RELEASE) See Figure 9. n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota- tion selector in center position. See Figure 4. n Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also, raise the front of the drill slightly to keep the bit from falling out of the chuck jaws. n Insert drill bit straight into chuck the full length of the jaws as shown in figure 10. n Tighten the chuck jaws
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OPERATION ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH RING This drill is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for TO DECREASE driving different types of screws into different materials. The TORQUE proper setting depends on the type of material and the size of screw you are using. TO ADJUST TORQUE n Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings located on the front of the drill. See Figure 11. n Rotate adjusting ring to the desired setting. • 1 - 4 For driving small screws. • 5
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OPERATION DRILLING See Figure 13. When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch to mark desired hole location. This will prevent the drill bit from slipping off center as the hole is started. However, the low speed feature allows starting holes without center punching if desired. To accomplish this, simply operate the drill at a low speed until the hole is started. The material to be drilled should be secured in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotate
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MAINTENANCE MALLET CHUCK REMOVAL See Figures 14, 15, and 16. CHUCK JAWS The chuck must be removed in order to use some acces- sories. To remove: n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of ro- tation selector in center position. See Figure 4. n Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely. n Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. See Figure 14. This will loosen the screw in HEX KEY the chuck for easy re
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MAINTENANCE BATTERIES WARNING: The battery pack for your tool is equipped with nickel- ® When servicing use only identical RIDGID cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each replacement parts. Use of any other parts may charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. create a hazard or cause product damage. The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble free life. However, like all batteries, they Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices
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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 3/8 in. 18 VOLT DRILL-DRIVER R84001 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
