Operation – RIDGID R8823 User Manual
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OPERATION
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
See Figure 9.
The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by
a selector located above the switch trigger. With the impact
driver held in normal operating position, the direction of
rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch
trigger for driving. The driving direction is reversed when the
selector is to the right of the switch trigger.
Setting the switch trigger in the
OFF (center lock) position
helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting when not
in use.
CAUTION:
To prevent gear damage, always allow the coupler
to come to a complete stop before changing the
direction of rotation.
To stop the impact driver, release the switch trigger and allow
the coupler to come to a complete stop.
NOTE: The impact driver will not run unless the direction of
rotation selector is pushed fully to the left or right.
Avoid running the driver at low speeds for extended periods
of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may
cause the driver to become overheated. If this occurs, cool
the driver by running it without a load and at full speed.
LED WORKLIGHT
See Figure 9.
The LED worklight, located below the coupler, illuminates
when the switch trigger is depressed. This provides
additional lighting on the surface of the workpiece for
operation in lower-light areas.
INSTALLING BITS
See Figure 10.
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in the center position.
Remove the battery pack from the impact driver.
Pull the coupler away from the driver (1).
Insert driver bit to be used into the coupler (2).
Release the coupler (3).
Pull on the bit to make sure it is secured in the coupler.
There may be some play in the installed bit; this is
normal.
NOTE: Use only impact quality bits with a locking
groove.
WARNING:
Make sure the bit is secured in the coupler before
using the impact driver. Failure to do so could
cause serious personal injury.
Fig. 9
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
SWITCH
TRIGGER
FORWARD
REVERSE
BIT
Fig. 10
1
2
3
PULL COUPLER
FORWARD
INSERT BIT
RELEASE COUPLER
COUPLER
LOCKING GROOVE
LED
WORKLIGHT