RIDGID R842301 - Manual (Page 9)

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WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this tool until the damaged or missing parts are
replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always remove the battery
pack from the tool when assembling parts.
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR IMPACT DRIVER
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
BIT STORAGE
Bits provided with the impact driver can be placed in the
storage area, located on the base of the tool.
BLOWS PER MINUTE
This tool features an impact speed of 0-3,100 BPM (Blows
Per Minute). Blows Per Minute is the number of impacts
per minute.
CHARGER
The charger has a “key hole” hanging feature for convenient,
space saving storage. Screws should be installed so that
the center distance is 4-1/8 in.
COMPACT DESIGN
The compact design of the impact driver allows the operator
to get into tight areas.
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.

Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box.
 Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Impact Driver
Battery
Bit
Charger
Tool Bag
Operator’s Manual
ASSEMBLY
COUPLER
Quickly and easily change bits without the need for tools.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
Your impact driver has a direction of rotation (forward/
reverse/center lock) selector located above the switch trigger
for changing the direction of bit rotation. Setting the switch
trigger in the
OFF (center lock) position helps reduce the
possibility of accidental starting when not in use.
ELECTRIC BRAKE
The electric brake will stop the bit rotation after the operator
releases the switch trigger.
MINIMUM REACTIVE TORQUE
This impact driver minimizes the amount of reactive torque
to the operator.
VARIABLE SPEED
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.