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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
1/2 in. 18 VOLT DRILL
2-SPEED
R840011
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2 General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 Specific Safety Rules .....................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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 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 protection must be used for appropriate conditions. injury
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- SERVICE ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance 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 Never use a battery that has been dropped or
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER An extension cord should not be used unless WARNING! absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. extension cord must be used, make sure: Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may 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 of plug on cha
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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 injury.
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Clutch ..............................................................24 Positions Keyless Chuck ............................................. 1/2 in. Keyless Charger Input ................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Motor ..................................................................18 Volt DC Switch ..........................................................Variable Speed Charge Rate ......................................................20 minute
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR DRILL KEYLESS CHUCK See Figure 1. The keyless chuck allows you to hand-tighten or release the Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself drill bit in the chuck jaws. with all operating features and safety rules. TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY The drill has a 24-position clutch. The torque adjustment Your drill is equipped with an auxiliary handle assembly for ring can be turned to select the right amount of torque for ease of operation a
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OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your tool 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: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachmen
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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 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 nor- Evaluate Deeply discharged Flashing OFF mal voltage is reac
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OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. Lock the switch trigger on the drill by placing the direction 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 before beginning operation. CAUTION: When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raise
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OPERATION UNLOCK DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR DRILL BIT (RELEASE) (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) CHUCK See Figure 5. BODY The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the drill held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch trigger for drilling. The drilling direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of the switch trigger. CHUCK Settin
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OPERATION ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH RING TO DECREASE See Figure 8. TORQUE This product is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for driving different types of screws into different ma- terials. The proper setting depends on the type of material and the size of screw you are using. ADJUSTING TORQUE There are twenty-four torque indicator settings located on the front of the drill. Rotate the adjusting ring to the desired setting. • 1 - 4 For driving small screws • 5 - 8 For
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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. Open the chuck jaws. NOTE: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked UNLOCK to open the chuck jaws. Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws. Remove the drill bit. USING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY See Figure 12. An auxiliary handle assembly is packed with the drill for ease of operation and to help prevent loss of co
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OPERATION DRILLING See Figure 13. 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 press
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most When servicing use only identical RIDGID replace- plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use 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, petro- Always wear safety gog
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MAINTENANCE CHUCK REMOVAL MALLET See Figures 14 - 16. 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 5/16 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 HE
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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 ® Limited to RIDGID hand held and stationary power tools and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers de- purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any by One World Technologies
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1/2 in. 18 VOLT DRILL 2-SPEED R840011 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 b
