ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or
damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and
completely assembled or with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
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 remove battery pack from the tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
WARNING :
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. 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 product.
The use of attachments or accessories not recom-
mended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
Driving and removing nuts and bolts using an impact
socket
HIGH TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
Li-ion battery packs are equipped with a high temperature
protection feature that automatically deactivates the tool
when it is overheated. To resume operation, allow the tool
to cool and then squeeze the trigger.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
When the tool is forced or the motor is overloaded, the tool
will automatically shut off. To reset the tool, release the trigger
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create ac-
cessories or attachments not recommended for use
with this product. Any such alteration or modifica-
tion is misuse and could result in a hazardous con-
dition leading to possible serious personal injury.
and resume operation. If the tool still does not resume opera-
tion, remove and reinsert the battery. Do not force the tool.
RECOMMENDED BATTERY PACKS
OCTANE
tools are compatible with all RIDGID
™
battery packs, but tool performance is maximized with
OCTANE
battery packs.
™
If you experience frequent shutoffs due to overload protec-
tion, try using an OCTANE
INSTALLING/REMOVING BELT HOOK
See Figure 1, page 9.
The belt hook may be installed on either side of the housing.
Align holes in belt hook with holes in the housing.
Install screws to secure belt hook in place.
To uninstall, remove screws then remove belt hook.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER
See Figure 2, page 9.
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with
increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased
trigger pressure.
To turn the tool ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it
OFF, release the switch trigger and allow the anvil to come
to a complete stop.
NOTE: A whistling or ringing noise coming from the switch
during use is a normal part of the switch function.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK)
See Figure 2, page 9.
Set the direction of rotation selector in the OFF (center lock)
position to lock the switch trigger and help prevent accidental
starting when not in use.
Position the direction of rotation selector to the left of the
switch trigger for forward operation. Position the selector to
the right of the switch trigger to reverse the direction.
NOTE: The tool will not run unless the direction of rotation
selector is pushed fully to the left or right.
5 - English
®
battery pack.
™
18 Volt