RIDGID R841150 - Manual (Page 19)

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MAINTENANCE
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
■ Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.
Temperatures below 50°F or above 100°F will shorten
battery life.
■ Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Recharge
them immediately after they are discharged.
■ All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the
temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If you
store your tool for long periods of time without using it,
recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice
will prolong battery life.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND
PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with
heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy
or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its
components. Nickel-cadmium batteries must be re-
cycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch
both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts
as short circuit may result. Keep away from children.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
fire and/or serious injury.
To preserve natural resources, please recycle
or dispose of batteries properly.
This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal laws may
prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal options
■ Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. Remove
the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.
See Figure 18.
Note: The screw has left hand threads.
■ Insert the hex key in the chuck and tighten chuck jaws
securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclock-
wise direction. This will loosen the chuck on the spindle.
It can now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure 19.
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a
wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tightness.
To tighten, follow these steps:
■ Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota-
tion selector in center position. See Figure 4.
■ Open the chuck jaws.
■ Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten chuck jaws
securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clock-
wise direction. This will tighten the chuck on the spindle.
See Figure 17.
■ Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.
■ Tighten the chuck screw.
Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
BATTERIES
The battery pack for your tool is equipped with nickel-
cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from
each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide
maximum trouble free life. However, like all batteries, they
will eventually wear out.
Do not disassemble battery pack
and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these
batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could
result in a serious burn.