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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
1/2 in. 18 V LITHIUM-ION DRILL
TWO-SPEED/REVERSIBLE
R86006
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...................................................................................................................................................................... General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 Specific Safety Rules ..................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance WARNING! at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better 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 injury. protection must be used for appropriate conditi
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement SERVICE parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section 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 Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces wh
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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-,600 r/min (RPM) Motor ..................................................................8 Volt DC Clutch ................................................................ 4 Position Switch ..........................................................Variable Speed Torque ...................................................................
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FEATURES LED WORKLIGHT KNOW YOUR DRILL The LED worklight, located under the chuck, illuminates See Figure 1. when the switch trigger is depressed. This provides extra The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the light for increased visibility. information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating Your drill has a 4-positio
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OPERATION For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s WARNING: Manual for the battery packs and chargers listed in the General Safety Rules. Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. RIDGID 8 V lithium-ion batteries are designed with features that protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life. Under some operating conditions, these
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OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 2. 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. DEPRESS LATCHES TO Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack RELEASE BATTERY PACK snap in place and battery pack is secured in the drill before beginning operation. CAUTION: When placing bat
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OPERATION DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR UNLOCK (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) KEYLESS (RELEASE) DRILL BIT CHUCK See Figure 3. 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 forward drilling. The drilling direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of the switch trigger. Se
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OPERATION TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN See Figure 5. LOW 1 SPEED The drill has a two-speed gear train designed for drilling or driving at LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch is located on TWO-SPEED GEAR top of the drill to select either LO (1) or HI (2) speed. When TRAIN (HI-LO) using drill in the LO (1) speed range, speed will decrease and unit will have more power and torque. When using drill in the HI (2) speed range, speed will increase and unit will have less power and torque. Use LO (1)
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OPERATION BIT STORAGE See Figure 8. BIT STORAGE When not in use, bits provided with the drill can be AREA placed in the storage area located on the base of the drill. INSTALLING BITS See Figure 9. 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 the drill slightly to keep the bit from falling out of the c
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OPERATION DRILLING See Figure 11. 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 MALLET CHUCK REMOVAL See Figures 12 - 14. The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one. CHUCK JAWS 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. HEX KEY Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.
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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 WHAT IS NOT COVERED warranty service. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers Limited to RIDGID® hand held and stationary power tools defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any purchased //04 and after. This product is manufactured malfunction, failure or defe
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1/2 in. 18 V LITHIUM-ION DRILL TWO-SPEED/REVERSIBLE R86006 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 -866-539-70 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
