ASSEMBLY
UNPACkING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
PACkING LIST
Impact Driver
Operator's Manual
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 accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
Driving screws, lag bolts
Tightening nuts and bolts
Removing screws, nuts, and bolts
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this tool until the damaged or missing parts are
replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always remove the battery
pack from the tool when assembling parts.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
RIDGID lithium-ion batteries are designed with features that
protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life.
During some applications, the battery electronics may sig-
nal the battery to shut down, and cause the tool to stop
running. To reset the battery and tool, release the trigger
and resume normal operation.
NOTE: To prevent further shut down of the battery, avoid
forcing the tool.
If releasing the trigger does not reset the battery and tool,
the battery pack is depleted. If depleted, the battery pack will
begin charging when placed on the lithium-ion charger.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of injury, charge only RIDGID
lithium-ion batteries on the chargers listed in the
General Safety Rules. Other types of batteries may
burst, causing personal injury or damage.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be locked when
not in use or carrying at your side.
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