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1 This new drill has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the drill 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.[...]
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2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................[...]
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3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit . Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. ■ Do not operate power tools in[...]
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4 SERVICE ■ T ool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury . ■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow [...]
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5 WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. ■ Never use a battery that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped battery immediately. Failure to heed thi[...]
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6 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. Sym[...]
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7 Chuck .......................................................................................................................... ..................... 1/2 in. (13 mm) Keyless Motor .................................................................................................................................................................. 14.4[...]
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8 FEA TURES Before using this tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. However , do not let familiarity with the tool make you careless. W ARNING: Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless ac- tions, for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious personal injury . This new drill-driver is equippe[...]
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9 FEA TURES 22 18 16 20 22 18 16 20 TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN (HI-LO) BIT STORAGE DIRECTION OF ROT A TION SELECTOR (FORW ARD/REVERSE/LOCK OFF) T ORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING KEYLESS CHUCK BA TTERY P ACK DUAL PORT CHARGER 4-1/8 in. E valu ate E v a lu e r E v a lu a r C h a r g i n g C a r g a n d o E n c h a r g e Full C o m p le to C h a rg e m a x . P o w e [...]
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10 OPERA TION Fig. 2 ? 30 m in 30 m in Evaluate E v a lu e r E v a lu a r Charging C a r g a n d o E n c h a r g e Full C om pleto C h arg e m ax. P o w er Corriente Alimentation WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with the drill-driver to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. CHARGIN[...]
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11 Evaluate Evaluer Evaluar C h a r g in g C a rg a n d o E n c h a rg e Full C o m p le to C h a r g e m a x . Power C o rrie n te A lim e n ta tio n 30 m in 3 0 m in ? OPERA TION LED BA TTER Y RED GREEN ACTION INDICA TOR P ACK LED LED Power Without battery pack ON OFF Ready to charge battery pack Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing OFF When batter[...]
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12 OPERA TION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK ■ Lock the switch trigger on the drill by placing the direction of rotation (forward-reverse) selector in center position. See Figure 4. ■ Place battery pack in the drill. Align raised rib on battery pack with the groove inside the drill. See Figure 5. ■ Make sure the latches on each side of your battery [...]
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13 REVERSIBLE See Figure 4. This tool has the feature of being reversible. The direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger . With the drill held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch for drilling. The drilling direction is reversed when [...]
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14 INSTALLING BITS See Figure 9. ■ Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 4. ■ Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also, raise the front of the drill slightly to keep the bit from falling out of the chuck jaws.[...]
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15 OPERA TION 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 dri[...]
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16 DRILLING See Figure 13. When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch to mark desired hole location. This will prevent the drill bit from slipping off center as the hole is started. However , the low speed feature allows starting holes without center punch- ing if desired. T o accomplish this, simply operate the drill at a low speed unti[...]
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17 CHUCK REMOVAL See Figures 14, 15, and 16. The chuck must be removed in order to use some accesso- ries. T o remove: ■ Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota- tion selector in center position. See Figure 4. ■ Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely . ■ T ap the he[...]
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18 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID ® replace- ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage tool as well as workpiece. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petro- leum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come[...]
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19 This product is manufactured under license from Ridgid, Inc. by One World Technologies, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc. at (toll- free) 1-866-539-1710. 90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this [...]
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20 ® OPERA T OR’S MANUAL 14.4 V olt 1/2 in. (13 mm) Drill-Driver R83015 T wo Speed/Reversible 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-[...]