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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
9.6 VOLT PIVOTING SCREWDRIVER
VARIABLE SPEED/REVERSIBLE
R81030
Your screwdriver has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................2 n General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 n Specific Safety Rules......................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropri- WARNING! ate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all n Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the instructions listed below may result in electric off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools tool” in all of the warnings listed below refe
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in n Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from accordance with these instructions and in the manner the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally oc- intended for the particular type of power tool, taking curs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition- into account the working conditions and the work to ally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery be performed. Use of the power t
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SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER tain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy WARNING! plastic. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. n An extension cord should not be used unless Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If injury. extension cord must be used, make sure: a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may CAUTION: result in minor or moderate injury.
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor.................................................................9.6 Volt DC Charger Input ................................... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Switch..........................................................Variable Speed Charge Rate ............................................................20 min. No Load Speed ................................................. 0-530/min. Torque.................................................. Maximum 100 in.lb. Coup
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR SCREWDRIVER STICK/PISTOL COMBINATION See Figure 1. The screwdriver has been designed so that it can be oper- ated as a stick screwdriver or a pistol screwdriver. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING Your screwdriver has a 16-position clutch. The torque adjust- DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR ment ring can be turned to select the right amount of torque (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) for
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OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or ac
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OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 3. LED BATTERY RED GREEN ACTION INDICATOR PACK LED LED Power Without battery pack ON OFF Ready to charge battery pack Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing OFF When battery pack reaches cooled temperature, charger begins fast charge mode Evaluate Cold battery pack Flashing OFF When battery pack reaches warmed temperature, charger begins fast charge mode Evaluate Deeply discharged Flashing OFF Charger pre-charges battery until normal voltage is reach
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OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. n Place the battery pack in the screwdriver, aligning raised rib on battery pack with groove in the tool’s battery port. n Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured to the screwdriver before beginning operation. CAUTION: When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure RAISED RIBS raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the screwdriver and latches into place properly. Im
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OPERATION DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) See Figure 6. The direction of bit rotation is reversible and is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the screwdriver held in normal operating position, the direction REVERSE 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 t
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OPERATION STICK/PISTOL POSITION See Figures 8 - 9. The screwdriver has been designed so that it can be used as a stick screwdriver or a pistol screwdriver. A pivot locking TO LOCK button is located on the side of the screwdriver. To place the screwdriver in stick position: Hold in normal ROTATE operating position, slide pivot locking button down and twist TO TO STICK front housing fully to the right. POSITION RELEASE To place the screwdriver in pistol position: Hold in normal operating
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OPERATION RELEASE COUPLER REMOVING BITS See Figure 10. 3 n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in the center position. PULL COUPLER 1 FORWARD n Remove the battery pack from the screwdriver. n Pull the coupler away from the screwdriver. n Remove screwdriver bit from the coupler. LOCKING INSERT BIT GROOVE 2 WARNING: Do not drive a screw where there is likely to be hidden wiring behind the surface. Contact with a COUPLER BIT “live” wire will make exposed metal
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most When servicing use only identical RIDGID plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of replacement parts. Use of any other parts may commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use create a hazard or cause product damage. clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, Always wear safety goggles or safet
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WARRANTY ® RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war- WHAT IS NOT COVERED ranty service. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail ® and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers de- Limited to RIDGID hand held and stationary power tools fects arising under normal usage and does not cover any purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured malfunction, failure or d
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 9.6 VOLT PIVOTING SCREWDRIVER VARIABLE SPEED/REVERSIBLE R81030 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Please record the serial number
