RIDGID R82320 - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATION
SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 7.
n
To turn your driver ON, depress the switch trigger. To
turn it OFF, release the switch trigger.
VARIABLE SPEED
See Figure 7.
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. Speed is
controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
See Figure 7.
To select the bit rotation, depress the direction of rotation
selector.
n
To select the bit to rotate clockwise (tighten), push the
selector to the left.
n To select the bit to rotate counterclockwise (loosen), push
the selector to the right.
n To lock out the switch trigger function, move the selector
to the center (lock-off) position.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be locked when
not in use or carrying at your side. Fig. 8
Fig. 7
SWITCH
TRIGGER
FORWARD
REVERSE
DRIVING OR REMOVING SCREWS
See Figures 8 - 9.
n
Place the direction of rotation selector in the correct posi-
tion for the operation.
n Hold the driver with one hand.
n Place the bit on the screw head and slowly depress the
switch trigger. We recommend starting the bit slowly for
more control.
n As screw is driven, impacting will begin.
DIRECTION OF
ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD / REVERSE LOCK - OFF)
WARNING:
Do not drive a screw where there may be hidden
wiring behind the surface. Contact with a “live” wire
will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.
Fig. 9 WRONG
WARNING
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the screw may
contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire
will also make exposed metal parts of the tool “live”
and shock the operator.