Features; Assembly - RIDGID R8611501 Operator's Manual

FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
No Load Speed ....................... 0-450/0-1,600 r/min. (RPM)
Blows (impacts) per minute* .............0-7,200/0-25,600 IPM
KNOW YOUR HAMMER DRILL
See Figure 1, page 10.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product and in this operator's manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Your drill is equipped with an auxiliary handle assembly that
can be installed in different positions.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
Your drill has a direction of rotation (forward/reverse/center
lock) selector located above the switch trigger for changing
the direction of bit rotation. Setting the switch trigger in the
OFF (center lock) position helps reduce the possibility of
accidental starting when not in use.
IMPACT SPEED
This tool features an impact speed of 0-7,200 BPM (Blows
Per Minute) in LO (1) speed and 0-25,600 BPM in HI (2)
speed.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. All items listed in the Includes section must be
included at the time of purchase.
WARNING:
Items in this Assembly section are not assembled
to the product by the manufacturer and require
customer installation. Use of a product that may
have been improperly assembled could result in
serious personal injury.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
Clutch ................................................................ 24 Position
Torque ................................................................... 650 in.lb.
KEYLESS CHUCK
The keyless chuck allows you to hand-tighten or release the
drill bit in the chuck jaws.
LED GRIP LIGHT
The LED light, located on the front of the tool base, illumi-
nates when either the switch trigger or grip light switch is
depressed.
MODE SELECTOR
With the mode selector, you can select drill, drive, or ham-
mer mode.
TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING
Your drill has a 24-position clutch. The torque adjustment
ring can be turned to select the right amount of torque for
your application.
TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN
The two-speed gear train is designed for drilling or driving
at LO (1) or HI (2) speeds. A slide switch is located on top
of your drill for selecting either LO (1) or HI (2) speed.
VARIABLE SPEED
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended
for use with this product. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE AUXILIARY
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figures 2 - 3, page 10.
WARNING:
Always use the auxiliary handle when using this
tool to help resist torque reactions. Binding or
stalling of this product could lead to serious
personal injury.
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