Operation – RIDGID R83015 User Manual

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OPERATION

ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH

This drill is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for
driving different types of screws into different materials.
The proper setting depends on the type of material and the
size of screw you are using.

TO ADJUST TORQUE

■ Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings located

on the front of the drill.

See Figure 11.

■ Rotate adjusting ring to the desired setting.

• 1 - 4

For driving small screws.

• 5 -8

For driving screws into soft material.

• 9 -12

For driving screws into soft and hard
materials.

• 13 -16

For driving screws in hard wood.

• 17 - 20

For driving large screws.

• 21 -

For heavy drilling.

BIT STORAGE

See Figure 12.

When not in use, the bit provided with this drill can be placed
in the storage area located on the rear of the drill.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in dust,
shavings, or loose particles being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

Fig. 12

Fig. 11

TO DECREASE

TORQUE

TO INCREASE

TORQUE

ADJUSTING

RING